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Value of 1996 Power Mac 7300/200?
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For a collector it could be worth up to $75 I'd say. But that's with the right collector, who's probably been looking for one.
Based on the condition in the photos and assuming it works AND assuming I wanted it - I'd give you $15, $20 at most. If you're asking me to pay the shipping, then it's going to be a hard 'no'.
Yes, people collect PowerPC Macs. But like many products, these Macs were mass produced and sold in large amounts.
Based on the condition in the photos and assuming it works AND assuming I wanted it - I'd give you $15, $20 at most. If you're asking me to pay the shipping, then it's going to be a hard 'no'.
Yes, people collect PowerPC Macs. But like many products, these Macs were mass produced and sold in large amounts.
I remember seeing a 7300 in my graphic design days, that was a while back. Good times!
My mom had a 7200 I think, back in 1995 or so. When she got it she intended to put out some money for an A/V upgrade, so not really sure if it was the 7200 or the 7300. Could even have been the 7100. All I recall is that she wanted upgrades.
She even had me installing new ram she got for it at one point. I cannot recall what she had exactly because back then I was a PC user so I honestly didn't care.
But I did end up with a 7100 at one point that she gave me (not the one I speak of above). Speaker volume control went out so I had to disconnect it because it was stuck at max volume. Had it running at work as an Applescript server for a couple of years before I was able to move that work to an OS X Mac.
Last I saw of it was when the Goodwill employee took it from me.
omg, i need this to complete the set!
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i may list the whole thing for some lucky '90's nostalgia-ridden buyer. however, alternatively, are there easier and more valuable PARTS to be mined on this machine?
Vintage Apple Power Macintosh 7300 200 | eBay
A 15" LCD with 1024x768 native resolution works well with this setup. 2GB hard drive. Display not included.
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Sold for $213 a couple of months ago with no monitor.
"Vintage Apple Power Macintosh 7300 200
MacOS 8.6
2GB hard drive
160MB RAM
Keyboard, mouse and video adapter
Working two port USB card (requires 8.6 or higher).
You do still need a ADB mouse at least to get past the General Controls nag screen
Display not included.
A 15" LCD with 1024x768 native resolution works well with this setup.
Dell 1504, Gateway 1530, HP 1503 or similar."
just saw this one. $200 untested.
Apple Power Macintosh 7300/180 Desktop Computer PowerPC UNTESTED PARTS REPAIR | eBay
<p>Apple Power Macintosh 7300/180 Desktop Computer PowerPC UNTESTED PARTS REPAIR. </p><br /><p>Condition is FOR PARTS OR REPAIR. Computer is being sold UNTESTED AS-IS WITH NO RETURNS. Computer is in good cosmetic condition. I believe the hard drive was removed. See pictures for condition...
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so there seems to be something of a parts demand. actually, very little for sale, so demand may be higher than supply. mine has the typical power button issue. however, floppy and cd-rom ejected (haven't tried playing), mouse works. monitor hooks up. i feel everything functions on this. power supply, motherboard, ram, etc in some demand. they aint making these anymore!
Scrub it super clean. Start with windex dampened paper towels. Wipe everything. Use a flat head to push the paper towel well into all crevices.
Next hit up any marks left with 70% alcohol with a dampened paper towel. If that isn’t enough. Use Goo Gone in a paper NOT Goof Off. Then use alcohol for the residue.
take lots of nice and well lit pictures. Open it up and take clear interior shots. especially the logic board. To show no cap leaks, battery leak or corrosion.
Clean the cables and monitor too.
You may or may want to sell the monitor separately. As shipping is a killer on it. CRT monitor prices can be crazy. I don’t know current prices. But a year ago. That Mac, keyboard and mouse. Clean, known working, all case parts, no cracks. Would probably get $200-$$250 after shipping. The yellowing hurts it.
The monitor itself could get over $200. It’s really hard to tell. As anything over the 13” Apple RGB rarely shows up. Due to massive shipping costs and risk of damage in shipping. A high end 19+” CRT gets insane prices. Try listing as local pickup only first.
This is all just prices I remember from October 2020. I don’t know if the vintage market has heated up or cooled down. I do know presentation is very important.
Next hit up any marks left with 70% alcohol with a dampened paper towel. If that isn’t enough. Use Goo Gone in a paper NOT Goof Off. Then use alcohol for the residue.
take lots of nice and well lit pictures. Open it up and take clear interior shots. especially the logic board. To show no cap leaks, battery leak or corrosion.
Clean the cables and monitor too.
You may or may want to sell the monitor separately. As shipping is a killer on it. CRT monitor prices can be crazy. I don’t know current prices. But a year ago. That Mac, keyboard and mouse. Clean, known working, all case parts, no cracks. Would probably get $200-$$250 after shipping. The yellowing hurts it.
The monitor itself could get over $200. It’s really hard to tell. As anything over the 13” Apple RGB rarely shows up. Due to massive shipping costs and risk of damage in shipping. A high end 19+” CRT gets insane prices. Try listing as local pickup only first.
This is all just prices I remember from October 2020. I don’t know if the vintage market has heated up or cooled down. I do know presentation is very important.
yes, presentation and clear pics are important. would like to get it into the hands of someone with a plan (parts or whole). didn't know the CRT would be pretty valuable. shipping would be expensive, and packaging would take time.
maybe break into three pieces: CRT, power PC, and keyboard/mouse.
maybe break into three pieces: CRT, power PC, and keyboard/mouse.
Not sure about the keyboard and mouse. They might be worth more with the Mac. It’s just an Apple Design Keyboard not an Apple Extended Keyboard I/II. So, it doesn’t have the sought after keyswitches.
People must be having dinner.
Cleaned the case, which didn’t need much. Used dawn dish soap. Watched the above video, helped me understand things. Removed the case, did some light cleaning, gorilla glued the broken panel posts that seem to easily break (see video). Don’t want to pull everything apart. Here are more pics down memory lane.
Cleaned the case, which didn’t need much. Used dawn dish soap. Watched the above video, helped me understand things. Removed the case, did some light cleaning, gorilla glued the broken panel posts that seem to easily break (see video). Don’t want to pull everything apart. Here are more pics down memory lane.
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And got to understand the external power button problem that is so common. Brittle plastic stays eventually break, rendering the button floppy, hard to hit the internal power switch.
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The 7300 came out right before I purchased my very first Macintosh computer. I played on it a bit on display at a Mac Mall store. It was really nice and really fast (back then). I really wanted it but it was pretty expensive. Instead I went with a Clone for my first Mac.
But today? It’s worthless E-Waste garbage. I can’t see any intrinsic value to it. It’s not old enough to be a classic. It’s just another yucky 1990s era computer (in my eyes at least)
But today? It’s worthless E-Waste garbage. I can’t see any intrinsic value to it. It’s not old enough to be a classic. It’s just another yucky 1990s era computer (in my eyes at least)
Sounds like you are still bitter that you couldn’t afford it in ‘97!! Time for therapy?
He's right. The 7300, while a nice system, has nothing special going for it that would make it desirable. There are people who might want one (I purchased one a couple of years ago) but there aren't many. I ended up giving mine away as I couldn't find a local buyer (I don't bother with Ebay anymore). Mine was in excellent condition with no yellowing. Only problem was the power button...even the kickstand was intact on mine.
I would recommend posting it somewhere and trying to sell it. Don't expect much for it. Especially if you have to ship it somewhere.