Vintage Texas Instruments TI-99 4/A Market Report
The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A is an 8-bit personal computer released in 1981 by Texas Instruments. It was designed to be compact and user-friendly, featuring a built-in calculator, graphics capabilities, and a unique "color graphic display adapter" (CGDA). The TI-99/4A gained popularity among users who wanted a powerful and versatile home computer at an affordable price. Its compatibility with popular software applications like BASIC and games made it a favorite among hobbyists, programmers, and educators. It remains a nostalgic icon of the early personal computer era, cherished by those who grew up with it.
RECENT PRODUCT SALES
Product Name Product Price Sale Date Lot of 2 vintage Texas Instruments TI99/4A Home Computer consoles only $59.00 Sold Jan 23, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A Vintage Home Computer With 18 Carts- Works Great $71.30 Sold Jan 23, 2025 Vtg New Nos TI99-4a Home Computer Hunt The Wumpus Command Module Rare PHM 3023 $29.99 Sold Jan 21, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A (PHC004A) Vintage Home Computer ~ Parts/Repair Sold Jan 21, 2025 Vintage Texas Instruments TI99/4A Home Computer Original open Box manuals Etc Sold Jan 20, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A (PHC004A) Vintage Home Computer And 9 Games Sold Jan 20, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A (PHC004A) Vintage Home Computer Sold Jan 19, 2025 Vintage TI99-4a Home Computer CASSETTE Voodoo Castle PHT 6048w/ Manual - Tested $24.29 Sold Jan 18, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A (PHC004A) Vintage Home Computer Sold Jan 15, 2025 Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Computer Console Vintage In Original Box W/recorder $99.99 Sold Jan 14, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A Vintage 1982 Home Computer NO CABLES / UNTESTED #99 Sold Jan 14, 2025 Vintage 1984 How to use the Texas Instruments TI-99 4A Computer Brewer & Willis $27.50 Sold Jan 14, 2025 Vintage Texas Instruments Home Computer TI-99/4A Parsec Cartridge - JO35 $7.49 Sold Jan 13, 2025 Vintage TI-99/4A Speech Synthesizer PHP1500 Texas Instruments Computer w/ Manual $62.85 Sold Jan 11, 2025 Vintage 1983 Programmer's Reference Guide to the TI-99/4A Computer! C. Regena $4.99 Sold Jan 10, 2025 NOS Vintage Texas Instruments TI 99/4A Computer Home Management Programming $249.00 Sold Jan 9, 2025 Vintage Texas Instruments Home Computer TI-99/4A Dual Cassette Cable Sold Jan 8, 2025 Texas Instruments TI-99/4A Vintage Home Computer Brand New Open Box $129.99 Sold Jan 7, 2025 Texas Instruments Ti-99/4A (PHC004A) Vintage Home Computer / powers on / W Box Sold Jan 6, 2025 Vintage Texas Instruments TI-99/4A Home Computer & Power Bundle Tested $110.00 Sold Jan 5, 2025
EXPERT MARKET ANALYSIS **Product Analysis Report** **Summary and Findings:** This analysis provides an overview of the price trends, product assumptions, and significant outliers observed in the data. **1. Price Trends Over Time:** The overall trend indicates a **decrease in prices** over time for Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computers. The average sale price has decreased by approximately 69% during the analyzed period. **2. General Assumptions About Products:** Based on product descriptions and price changes, it appears that: * Lower-priced products are often listed as **untested or as-is**, which may affect their resale value. **3. Significant Outliers or Price Fluctuations:** One notable observation is that some products are listed at **much lower prices** than others, despite being sold in similar condition. This suggests a potential disparity in market value between different types of TI-99/4A products. The analysis also reveals a surge in sales on specific dates (December 11 and 14), which may indicate a temporary increase in demand or interest for these products during this period. Overall, the data suggests that prices for Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computers are decreasing over time due to market factors such as surplus inventory and decreased demand.
* Multiple listings for similar or identical products suggest a surplus in the market, leading to decreased prices over time.
* Products with additional features or components (e.g., video games, speech synthesizers) tend to have higher price points.
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