How Much is Your Old Computer Worth?

Old electronics go two ways. Useless junk or valued collectible. Many people have these items in their self storage locker and do not even realize it. Well, we have comprised a list of some of the most valuable computers out there. If you have one of these, sell it now and enjoy the money.

Extremely Valuable Old Computers

1. The Cray-1

Created and sold in 1976, this computer only ever sold 80 units. This is highly sought after by collectors and if you come across one of these inside your storage locker, be ready because its worth is in the tens of thousands of dollars.

2. The Commodore 64

This is the best-selling computer ever made to date. With over 17 million units sold after its launch in 1982 it now sits as one of the most collectible items. If you have a good condition Commodore 64 in your unit, you could profit over $400.

3. The Apple 2

If you have seen the Steve Jobs movie, we suggest you should. The Apple 2 was the computer that kick-started Apple to fame. This isn’t the most collectible computer in the bunch, but a good conditioned Apple 2 will get you around $300.

4. The Apple 1

Obviously the predecessor to the Apple 2, the Apple 1 was Apple’s first shot at modern, commercial computing. With only a few hundred sold, this is an extremely rare item. If you have one, tell nobody because that baby is worth a cool 25 thousand dollars.

5. The Alto

If you have never heard of this, don’t feel bad, neither did we. Made by Xerox, that company who now creates copiers. In 1973, they released The Alto, it was a hit due to its unique interface and attached laser printer. Have one of these? Well now you are looking at collecting anywhere from 5 to 10 thousand dollars.

We urge you to check out that storage locker you may not have used in a while for any of these. You will be surprised at how many people have no idea they possess one of these treasures Looking to store your old computers for the future? Contact North Shore Mini Storage!

sweda

Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.