Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
24. "Commodore VIC-20" computer, U.S.A., approx. 1980-1985
Selling price
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EUR 150
Session
Thu, 30 March 2023 19:00
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The Commodore VIC-20 was a personal computer launched by Commodore International in 1980 and remained in production until 1985, making it one of the best-selling computers in history (approximately 17 million copies). With a low selling price compared to other manufacturers, Commodore managed to dominate the computer market in the 80s, resulting in over 10,000 C64 programs. Part of the calculator's success was due to the sales strategy, i.e. not only to dealers but also to toy shops, bookshops, shopping malls, offering special purchase prices for these shops. Then, with the possibility to connect it to a TV, the computer could be turned into a games console, thus entering into direct competition with console manufacturers, which the company exploited to the full, offering a buy-back scheme to those who gave up a games console to buy a Commodore.
Dimensions
width 21 cm, height 40 cm, custom 40 Ã 21 cm
Description
plastic, electronic components
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
The Commodore VIC-20 was a personal computer launched by Commodore International in 1980 and remained in production until 1985, making it one of the best-selling computers in history (approximately 17 million copies). With a low selling price compared to other manufacturers, Commodore managed to dominate the computer market in the 80s, resulting in over 10,000 C64 programs. Part of the calculator's success was due to the sales strategy, i.e. not only to dealers but also to toy shops, bookshops, shopping malls, offering special purchase prices for these shops. Then, with the possibility to connect it to a TV, the computer could be turned into a games console, thus entering into direct competition with console manufacturers, which the company exploited to the full, offering a buy-back scheme to those who gave up a games console to buy a Commodore.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 21 cm, height 40 cm, custom 40 Ã 21 cm
Description
plastic, electronic components
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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