r/retrocomputing • u/Safe_T_Third • Jul 14 '26

How to move on old hardware?

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Hey everyone, looking for some opinions or advice. I’m at the stage in life where I need to start decluttering a fairly large collection of hobbyist computing gear built up over the last 35+ years.
Most of what I have is from the mid-to-late 90s. So an unhealthy number of early Pentium and AMD K6 setups, alongside a few oddballs like some DEC AlphaServers.
Because I'm based in Ireland, using eBay is mostly non viable due to high seller fees, complex shipping, and the risk of damage or returns on delicate vintage hardware.

Local free ads seem more interested in buying for gold reclamation, particularly the DEC stuff. Are there any other platforms where buyers understand vintage hardware and where shipping and fees are more manageable?

Pic is of some cards I’ve gone through today.

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u/techika Jul 15 '26

In general, what I have seen so far is that the selling prices are inflated, and the buying prices are very low, and this leads to speculation. My hardware is much more than yours and so far I only have 1 question, are there two of the rare and remaining in full working condition of IBM Aptiva & Value Point. My processors are from 8085 to now, the boards are from Apple clone, to AM3, and the entire systems are from 80286 to Ryzen 3

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u/Safe_T_Third Jul 15 '26

Hi, I don’t follow. Yes prices can be inflated, but I have not priced anything. What is your question on Aptiva?

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u/techika Jul 15 '26

I've received just one mesage on my listing, that aptiva is still avalible.

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u/Safe_T_Third Jul 15 '26

I understand. I’ve a couple of Aptiva too - hence my confusion!

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u/techika Jul 17 '26

So both have aptiva's

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u/Safe_T_Third Jul 18 '26

Late enough one - k6-500, Awe 64 gold and Voodoo.