Sunday, March 31, 2013

Wait a minute, didn't I already trade my apple? Trade 3: A Macquarium


I thought I had seen the one and only apple on my trade list, but when I was offered a Macquarium (A 1984 Apple Macintosh computer casing modified into an aquarium),  I had to snag it.  I almost want to keep it for myself!
 I met a fellow trader who worked from $10 to a Playstation and bought this Macquarium a while ago but never did anything with it.  Mac, as I'll refer to him for now, is a true original.  He is a model M0001 Macintosh, also known as the Macintosh 128K, with peripherals such as the original keyboard, mouse, and number pad with roller.  This is the same computer that was advertised in the famous Superbowl "1984 commercial!  After playing with the info I gleaned from the serial number, he was produced in the 18th week of 1983, so he is actually a wee bit older than me.  Mac has been cleaned of his internal mechanical bits and had them replaced with a small aquarium.  Included is a pump, filter, aquarium light, gravel, small plastic plants, water condititioner and even a duffel to hold it all!  It needs very minimal work.  If you offer a trade that exceeds my expectations I'll even throw in a fish or two and an old floppy disk to help him remember the good ol' days of computing.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Trade 2: Working GameCube with controllers

I was overwhelmed with the response I received, even though the apple was a small item.  I drove north of Waco to help a guy out who had been craving an apple since last night.  As he exchanged his GameCube I knew I needed to find someone as cool as him to barter with next.  I appreciate you helping me on my first step, Russell.  So now the quest continues.  Who is interested in trading something with me for hours of entertainment?

Friday, March 29, 2013

Trade 1 offer: an apple

So, here goes nothing, my very first trade.  Up on deck, a beautiful, juicy, delicious apple.  I hope that having something that may not last forever will kickstart my swap and in addition  represent me as a teacher. Oddly enough, I never have actually received an apple but I guess that was from a bygone era.  I will take any reasonable offer and will answer any questions!  Let the zen begin!