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Could be! I'm interested in trying to find out.  Here's the sticker on the bottom:  And here's the serial:  The M1476 matches LC 475/Quadra 605.  The serial number seems bunk trying to run it through the decoders I'm finding - anyone have an insight? The power supply is different than...

I've been enthusing about and (off-and-on) collecting Macs since my first-ever computer (Performa 550), and have managed to never own an '040 - until now!  I was stoked to find this 475, particularly with the rarer old-style enclosure as I am quite partial to auto-inject floppy drives. This was...

Another anecdote for those following along. (I'll edit this post with replies if more come in.) More along the lines of the typical experience, it seems. 

A glimmer of hope! I searched eBay for completed auctions of these machines and started messaging sellers for "did it survive?" anecdotes. Here was the first response:  > Hey there my friend, I shipped it with Fedex per the customers request. Fedex has this amazing new auto expanding foam...

Thanks for the insights everyone. And for the welcome into the community! I am currently between the following thoughts: 1. Try for the pool noodle padding + double (triple!?) boxing. I actually have a bunch of pool noodles from an old art project that I could send the seller, if he's down to...

Thanks! In this case, potentially receiving. It's about 15 hours drive away, domestic (within U.S. in my case). If it was 4-5, I'd make the trip myself, but 15 is going to be hard especially with COVID situation.  I explained the fragility to the seller and he's willing to do professional...

I'd be interested in recommendations for high-quality long-lasting electrolytics. I am fortunate enough to have a number of machines with original caps and no (obvious) damage - but can't squander this luck much longer. Ordered a bent SMD tip for my Hakko and have started sourcing some practice...

With their brittle aged plastic and heavy CRTs, it seems these lovely machines (very sadly) survive shipping less often than not. Has anybody had success or know the proper methods? Any wisdom to share? Double boxing for sure, but seems like that's not enough. Is getting one "professionally...