Four-piece lot of original vintage computer catalogs, promotional literature and price lists dating from 1986 through 1990.
LOT INCLUDES:
• Black Box Catalog of Data Communications and Computer Devices — January 1987
Full-size catalog featuring vintage networking and data communications equipment including network switches, interface converters, data cables and related computer devices. The cover features a prominent "New Lifetime Guarantee" badge.
• Personal Black Box Catalog / MICOM 3012+ Modem Flyer — circa 1987
Supplemental promotional literature featuring the "Free! 10 Personal BLACK BOX Products" promotion and a highlighted "$139" promotion for a MICOM 3012+ Modem.
• NEC PowerMate Portable Price List — November 1987
Original NEC Information Systems trifold price list for the PowerMate Portable "luggable" computer system.
• Budget Micro & D-RAM, Inc. Retail Price List — Effective November 19, 1990
Original retail price list from Budget Micro & D-RAM, Inc. of Addison, Texas.
These publications offer a fascinating look at the computer hardware, networking, telecommunications and pricing available during the early personal-computer era. A great addition for vintage computer collectors, computer historians, retro-computing enthusiasts, BBS hobbyists or collectors of original computer-industry documentation.
CONDITION:
Good vintage pre-owned condition overall. Pages are intact and completely legible. Expect minor cosmetic shelf wear and normal age-related wear consistent with the age of these publications. The Budget Micro & D-RAM, Inc. price list has some light staining/aging on the sheet consistent with long-term storage. No major tears noted.
These publications have been stored for many years and may have a noticeable vintage/storage odor.
Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
ITEM SOURCE / PROVENANCE:
This item comes from the remaining inventory of ABC Resellers, a Texas-based computer sales and repair business established by my lste father. The business specialized in vintage computer systems, legacy hardware, components, and professional repair services.
This inventory remained professionally stored as original business stock and is now being carefully liquidated and individually listed.
The inventory from ABC Resellers was accumulated through many years of my father's work in vintage computer sales, repair, restoration, and technical support. It represents a unique collection of vintage technology spanning generations of personal computing and includes systems, components, peripherals, software, networking equipment, and other legacy computer-related items.
My father spent decades working with and supporting computer technology, helping customers maintain older systems and sourcing hard-to-find legacy parts after many of these technologies were no longer readily available.
The specific acquisition history of this individual item is not known, so no particular acquisition source is being represented as fact.
Original manuals, accessories, or additional documentation are not included unless specifically described or pictured.