WTB - mint/new boxed turboduo

[blixa]

alt. a turboduo in very good condition.

[Bernie]

Wish ya luck on that.  The MINT boxed Turbo Duo systems rarely pop up here in the forums, though they do occasionally.  Far as NEW, I dont think I have ever seen one here, but I have seen them on eBay..and man they are up there.  ugh..  Try PMing Keith Courage, he usually has systems on hand, and I bought a boxed Duo from him a year or so ago. 

[BlueBMW]

The real question is, what kind of money are you wanting to spend.  And also, why the desire for a mint/new unit?  Is it going to be played or just sit and look pretty?

[Mishran]

Or go up on eBay for more money?

[blixa]

The real question is, what kind of money are you wanting to spend.  And also, why the desire for a mint/new unit?  Is it going to be played or just sit and look pretty?

both played on and looking pretty.

[BlueBMW]

How particular are you regarding a system that has been opened and refurbished?  Every normal duo needs capacitors by now, even ones that are new in box.  Keep that in mind when looking to buy one.

[Mishran]

Actually Blue, mine hasn't had caps replaced yet and it operates fine. Clear video, loud audio, and I haven't yet seen any goo leaking out onto the board. Perhaps there are other systems out there with such luck.

I know I'm perhaps pushing MY luck with it, but once it's ready for cap replacement, it'll get done.

[BlueBMW]

Ive seen both extremes.  Some systems do still look mint inside, but even on those when I go to recap them I find some leaked fluid under some of the caps.  Certainly not enough to cause damage, but it was there.  Its probably safe to wait until you notice sound issues.

[Bernie]

I sent a Turbo Duo to Blue, that was basically brand new and mint with a mint box.  I sent it to him for a region mod, and even though it was nice and clean inside, he found some caps leaking.