The History of the Curta Calculator

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The discussion centers around the Curta mechanical calculator, highlighting its historical significance and current market availability. Users express nostalgia for the Curta, with mentions of eBay listings priced around $2,499.00, making it a costly collectible. Additionally, a Walmart advertisement for a Curta poster priced at $18.99 is noted, showcasing the continued interest in the Curta brand. A video demonstrating the Curta's functionality is also referenced, indicating a desire for educational resources about this unique device.

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Read through the whole article. Quite magnificent, I must say.
 
I always wanted to get one when I was younger but they just weren't available. Now you can find them on ebay but at a cost that is way over my budget of collection.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1544132836...2749490302&abcId=9300678&merchantid=101738850

and then there's the Walmart ad for $18.99 you can own a Curta... POSTER!

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Calculator-Curta-Mechanical-Accurate-Type-Ii-20-Inch-By-30-Laminated-Poster-With-Bright-Colors-And-Vivid-Imagery-Fits-Perfectly-In-Many-Attractive-Fr/652094648?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=13858&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9028292&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=118780606&wl11=online&wl12=652094648&veh=sem&gclsrc=ds

and this video on how it works:

 
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jedishrfu said:
find them on ebay but at a cost that is way over my budget of collection.
At that price US $2,499.00 I would sell the one that is sitting on my desk.
 

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