Interesting chips from EDI

[skippy]

Interesting items, from a forum member. Anybody know anything about them? I have a few of the white ceramic dips, and some other pretty, old chips but I've never seen anything like these.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Gold-Bearing-for-Scrap-Recovery-Collins-351-2902-010-D78-140499-/370758127932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5652e8113c

 

[goldsilverpro]

As usable parts, who knows? I can't see the insides but, as scrap, I would guess they are only worth from about 1/40th to 1/100th of the asking price. They're listed at $5,800 per pound (454/77.4 x 990). That's equivalent to 25% gold by weight or 6K gold, folks. Shipping is $15!

 

[skippy]

I wasn't going to comment on the price,
Sometimes if you have something rare enough its worthwhile to sit on things and ask a premium. I was just curious if anyone knew more about what they are.

 

[macfixer01]

They appear to be new old stock and are some type of digital to analog (D/A) converters. Despite the writing on them, they appear to be unused. I assume they're being sold for use and not scrap? I think the seller would do a lot better to contact one of these many after-market suppliers since they appear to be asking almost $1500 apiece for them! They seem to be used in military weapons systems which maybe explains the ridiculous pricing.

http://www.parttarget.com/5962-00-434-2745_5962004342745_351-2902-010.html

macfixer01