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		<title>Lot of 12 USSR Ceramic Microchips – Gold Pins – Vintage Soviet ICs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 12 vintage USSR ceramic integrated circuits, featuring classic Soviet gold-top construction with gold-plated pins and military-grade]]></description>
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<p data-start="180" data-end="474">Lot of <strong data-start="187" data-end="234">12 vintage USSR ceramic integrated circuits</strong>, featuring classic Soviet gold-top construction with <strong data-start="288" data-end="308">gold-plated pins</strong> and military-grade ceramic bodies.<br data-start="343" data-end="346" />These chips are well-known among collectors for their robust build, unique markings, and rarity outside the former Soviet Union.</p>
<p data-start="476" data-end="594">Perfect for collectors of Soviet electronics, museum displays, retro-hardware enthusiasts, or gold-recovery hobbyists.</p>
<p data-start="596" data-end="821">✔ <strong data-start="598" data-end="617">12 pieces total</strong><br data-start="617" data-end="620" />✔ Original USSR production<br data-start="646" data-end="649" />✔ Ceramic body with gold-plated pins<br data-start="685" data-end="688" />✔ Mixed models and date codes<br data-start="717" data-end="720" />✔ Rare vintage components — untested<br data-start="756" data-end="759" />✔ Great for collections, display, or precious metal recovery</p>
<p data-start="823" data-end="885">Note: Minor pin bending may be present due to age and storage.</p>
<p data-start="1162" data-end="1195"><strong data-start="1162" data-end="1195">USSR ceramic gold pin ICs lot</strong></p>
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<h1 data-start="892" data-end="912"><strong data-start="894" data-end="912">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h1>
<p data-start="914" data-end="1133">• Quantity: <strong data-start="926" data-end="936">12 ICs</strong><br data-start="936" data-end="939" />• Origin: <strong data-start="949" data-end="957">USSR</strong><br data-start="957" data-end="960" />• Package Type: Ceramic IC with gold pins<br data-start="1001" data-end="1004" />• Color: Gold ceramic top<br data-start="1029" data-end="1032" />• Condition: Vintage, untested<br data-start="1062" data-end="1065" />• Ideal Use: Collecting, retro electronics, display, gold recovery</p>
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		<title>Lot of 20 USSR Ceramic ICs – Gold Pins – Vintage Soviet Microcircuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 20 vintage USSR ceramic integrated circuits, featuring classic Soviet military-grade construction with gold-plated pins and ceramic]]></description>
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<p data-start="197" data-end="506">Lot of <strong data-start="204" data-end="251">20 vintage USSR ceramic integrated circuits</strong>, featuring classic Soviet military-grade construction with <strong data-start="311" data-end="331">gold-plated pins</strong> and ceramic bodies in yellow and grey variants.<br data-start="379" data-end="382" />These microcircuits are highly collectible due to their unique Soviet-era design, reliability, and rarity in modern markets.</p>
<p data-start="508" data-end="624">Perfect for collectors of Soviet electronics, museum exhibits, retro-hardware restorers, or gold-recovery hobbyists.</p>
<p data-start="626" data-end="846">✔ <strong data-start="628" data-end="647">20 pieces total</strong><br data-start="647" data-end="650" />✔ Original USSR production<br data-start="676" data-end="679" />✔ Ceramic body with gold-plated pins<br data-start="715" data-end="718" />✔ Mixed markings and models<br data-start="745" data-end="748" />✔ Vintage, untested — sold as-is<br data-start="780" data-end="783" />✔ Ideal for collections, displays, or precious metal hobby work</p>
<p data-start="848" data-end="910">Note: Some pins may show light bending from long-term storage.</p>
<p>USSR ceramic gold pin ICs lot</p>
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<h1 data-start="917" data-end="937"><strong data-start="919" data-end="937">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h1>
<p data-start="939" data-end="1194">• Quantity: <strong data-start="951" data-end="961">20 ICs</strong><br data-start="961" data-end="964" />• Origin: <strong data-start="974" data-end="982">USSR</strong><br data-start="982" data-end="985" />• Package Type: Ceramic IC with gold pins<br data-start="1026" data-end="1029" />• Color: Yellow &amp; grey ceramic mix<br data-start="1063" data-end="1066" />• Condition: Vintage, cosmetic wear possible, untested<br data-start="1120" data-end="1123" />• Suitable for: Collecting, display, retro electronics, gold recovery</p>
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		<title>Lot of 16 USSR Ceramic Microchips – Gold Pins / Vintage Soviet ICs GOLD SCRAP</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 16 vintage USSR ceramic microchips, all with gold-plated pins and classic Soviet purple-ceramic + gold frame]]></description>
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<p data-start="207" data-end="500">Lot of <strong data-start="214" data-end="252">16 vintage USSR ceramic microchips</strong>, all with <strong data-start="263" data-end="283">gold-plated pins</strong> and classic <strong data-start="296" data-end="334">Soviet purple-ceramic + gold frame</strong> construction.<br data-start="348" data-end="351" />These components are highly collectible due to their distinctive design, military-grade build quality, and rare availability outside the former USSR.</p>
<p data-start="502" data-end="617">Perfect for collectors, restorers of vintage Soviet electronics, gold recovery hobbyists, or museum-grade displays.</p>
<p data-start="619" data-end="809">✔ 16 pieces total<br data-start="636" data-end="639" />✔ USSR-made<br data-start="650" data-end="653" />✔ Ceramic body with gold-plated pins<br data-start="689" data-end="692" />✔ Window-type package<br data-start="713" data-end="716" />✔ Rare and not tested — sold as-is<br data-start="750" data-end="753" />✔ Ideal for collection, display, or materials recovery</p>
<p data-start="811" data-end="874"><em data-start="811" data-end="874">Note: Pins on some chips may be slightly bent due to storage.</em></p>
<p data-start="811" data-end="874">USSR ceramic gold pin microchips lot GOLD SCRAP</p>
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<h1 data-start="881" data-end="901"><strong data-start="883" data-end="901">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h1>
<p data-start="903" data-end="1104">• Quantity: 16 pieces<br data-start="924" data-end="927" />• Origin: USSR<br data-start="941" data-end="944" />• Package: Ceramic window IC<br data-start="972" data-end="975" />• Pins: Gold-plated<br data-start="994" data-end="997" />• Condition: Vintage, untested<br data-start="1027" data-end="1030" />• Use: Collecting, retro electronics, display, precious metal hobby work</p>
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		<title>Lot of 13 Vintage CPUs – Intel, AMD, VIA, HP, Nortel, i960, i386, DX4, Ceramic &#038; Gold Top Processors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 13 mixed vintage CPUs, ideal for collectors, retro hardware enthusiasts, and gold/ceramic CPU buyers.The set contains]]></description>
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<p data-start="275" data-end="546">Lot of <strong data-start="282" data-end="307">13 mixed vintage CPUs</strong>, ideal for collectors, retro hardware enthusiasts, and gold/ceramic CPU buyers.<br data-start="387" data-end="390" />The set contains multiple iconic processors from the 1980s–2000s, including ceramic and gold-top models, rare enterprise chips, and classic Intel/AMD units.</p>
<p data-start="548" data-end="721">This is a mixed, as-is collectors lot. Some CPUs are ceramic, some feature gold lids, and some are bare-die or delidded. Perfect for display, restoration, or CPU collecting.</p>
<h3 data-start="723" data-end="763"><strong data-start="727" data-end="763">Lot Includes (as seen in photo):</strong></h3>
<p data-start="765" data-end="1232">✔ HP A4865-50001 (ceramic)<br data-start="791" data-end="794" />✔ Rare ceramic PGA CPU (bare-die exposed)<br data-start="835" data-end="838" />✔ Intel DX4 iCOMP index=435 (ceramic)<br data-start="876" data-end="879" />✔ AMD Am29040-33GC (ceramic)<br data-start="907" data-end="910" />✔ VIA C3 Gold Top CPU<br data-start="931" data-end="934" />✔ AMD K5/K6-style ceramic CPU<br data-start="963" data-end="966" />✔ Intel i960 ceramic RISC processor<br data-start="1001" data-end="1004" />✔ Intel i386 ceramic CPU<br data-start="1028" data-end="1031" />✔ Nortel QMV288C1 ceramic chip<br data-start="1061" data-end="1064" />✔ Intel Pentium (ceramic package)<br data-start="1097" data-end="1100" />✔ Large ceramic PGA CPU (brown ceramic bottom-left)<br data-start="1151" data-end="1154" />✔ Large ceramic CPU with metal lid<br data-start="1188" data-end="1191" />✔ HP A4865-50001 (second unit, metal top)</p>
<p data-start="1234" data-end="1297"><em data-start="1234" data-end="1297">Some chips show wear from age but are original vintage parts.</em></p>
<p data-start="1299" data-end="1355">This is a <strong data-start="1309" data-end="1328">collector’s lot</strong> — not tested — sold as-is.</p>
<p data-start="1656" data-end="1686">Lot of 13 vintage ceramic CPUs</p>
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<h1 data-start="1362" data-end="1382"><strong data-start="1364" data-end="1382">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h1>
<p data-start="1384" data-end="1628">Quantity: 13 CPUs<br data-start="1401" data-end="1404" />Types: Ceramic CPUs, gold-top CPUs, metal-top CPUs, PGA CPUs<br data-start="1464" data-end="1467" />Brands: Intel, AMD, VIA, HP, Nortel<br data-start="1502" data-end="1505" />Era: 1980s–2000s<br data-start="1521" data-end="1524" />Condition: Vintage, untested<br data-start="1552" data-end="1555" />Use: Collecting, display, scrap gold recovery, retro hardware restoration</p>
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		<title>DEC 21064-BB A233 Alpha CPU – Vintage 1993 Ceramic Processor / Rare Gold Top Collector’s Item</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 piece Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Alpha 21064-BB A233 vintage processor.This is one of the earliest 64-bit RISC]]></description>
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<p data-start="262" data-end="548">1 piece <strong data-start="270" data-end="329">Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Alpha 21064-BB A233</strong> vintage processor.<br data-start="348" data-end="351" />This is one of the earliest 64-bit RISC processors ever produced, part of the groundbreaking <strong data-start="444" data-end="457">DEC Alpha</strong> architecture, introduced in the early 1990s for high-performance workstations and servers.</p>
<p data-start="550" data-end="729">This model features a <strong data-start="572" data-end="623">large ceramic package with a gold heat spreader</strong>, making it extremely desirable for CPU collectors, museums, and enthusiasts of Digital/Compaq/HP history.</p>
<p data-start="731" data-end="1042">✔ Original DEC Alpha 21064-BB A233 CPU<br data-start="769" data-end="772" />✔ Large gold heat spreader — premium collector piece<br data-start="824" data-end="827" />✔ Ceramic body, heavy, high-quality construction<br data-start="875" data-end="878" />✔ Marked: <strong data-start="888" data-end="907">DEC 284L H 9623</strong>, Date: <strong data-start="915" data-end="927">Dec 1993</strong><br data-start="927" data-end="930" />✔ Rare early Alpha chip — not common on the market<br data-start="980" data-end="983" />✔ Ideal for display, collecting, or historical preservation</p>
<p data-start="731" data-end="1042">DEC Alpha 21064-BB A233 ceramic CPU</p>
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<h2 data-start="1049" data-end="1070"><strong data-start="1052" data-end="1070">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h2>
<p data-start="1072" data-end="1358">Model: DEC Alpha 21064-BB A233<br data-start="1102" data-end="1105" />Architecture: 64-bit DEC Alpha RISC<br data-start="1140" data-end="1143" />Package: Large ceramic with gold top<br data-start="1179" data-end="1182" />Date Code: 1993<br data-start="1197" data-end="1200" />Manufacturer: Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)<br data-start="1249" data-end="1252" />Condition: Vintage, used<br data-start="1276" data-end="1279" />Use: Collecting, display, CPU museum pieces, high-end retro computing history</p>
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		<title>4× Vintage Gold-Plated  Substrates – High-Quality Gold Recovery / Collector Lot</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 4 vintage  substrates with high-quality gold-plated grid surfaces.These substrates were originally used in early microelectronics and]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="244" data-end="270"><strong data-start="247" data-end="270">PRODUCT DESCRIPTION</strong></h2>
<p data-start="272" data-end="496">Lot of <strong data-start="279" data-end="311">4 vintage  substrates</strong> with <strong data-start="317" data-end="359">high-quality gold-plated grid surfaces</strong>.<br data-start="360" data-end="363" />These substrates were originally used in early microelectronics and hybrid circuits and feature a dense gold grid pattern, ideal for:</p>
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<li data-start="498" data-end="525">
<p data-start="500" data-end="525">Precious metal recovery</p>
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<li data-start="526" data-end="543">
<p data-start="528" data-end="543">Gold refining</p>
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<li data-start="544" data-end="570">
<p data-start="546" data-end="570">Electronics collectors</p>
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<li data-start="571" data-end="606">
<p data-start="573" data-end="606">Display or educational purposes</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="608" data-end="750">Each piece is made from durable ceramic with a full-surface plated gold grid structure. Extremely hard to find in this condition and quantity.</p>
<p data-start="752" data-end="940">✔ 4× gold-plated  substrates<br data-start="787" data-end="790" />✔ High-quality gold plating<br data-start="817" data-end="820" />✔ Large surface area for recovery<br data-start="853" data-end="856" />✔ Vintage microelectronics components<br data-start="893" data-end="896" />✔ Only this listing includes this rare set</p>
<p data-start="752" data-end="940">gold-plated substrates</p>
<hr data-start="942" data-end="945" />
<h2 data-start="947" data-end="968"><strong data-start="950" data-end="968">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h2>
<p data-start="970" data-end="1194">Quantity: 4 pieces<br data-start="988" data-end="991" />Material: C base with gold-plated grid surface<br data-start="1043" data-end="1046" />Condition: Vintage, used<br data-start="1070" data-end="1073" />Use: Gold recovery, collection, display, precious metal refining<br data-start="1137" data-end="1140" />Rarity: Very rare – available <strong data-start="1170" data-end="1194">only in this listing</strong></p>
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		<title>3× VIA C3 800MHz – Vintage Ceramic CPUs / Gold Top Collectors Lot / Socket 370</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Set of 3 vintage VIA C3 processors, all in ceramic packages with gold tops, highly collectible due to]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="181" data-end="207"><strong data-start="184" data-end="207">PRODUCT DESCRIPTION</strong></h2>
<p data-start="209" data-end="416">Set of <strong data-start="216" data-end="247">3 vintage VIA C3 processors</strong>, all in <strong data-start="256" data-end="291">ceramic packages with gold tops</strong>, highly collectible due to their unique construction and their role as efficient x86-compatible CPUs in early 2000s systems.</p>
<p data-start="418" data-end="571">These CPUs belong to the VIA C3 family (Samuel 2 / Ezra), known for extremely low power consumption and broad compatibility with Socket 370 motherboards.</p>
<p data-start="573" data-end="589">Included models:</p>
<ul data-start="591" data-end="748">
<li data-start="591" data-end="635">
<p data-start="593" data-end="635"><strong data-start="593" data-end="622">VIA C3 800MHz – 133 × 6.0</strong> (×3 units)</p>
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<li data-start="636" data-end="748">
<p data-start="638" data-end="748">All feature a <strong data-start="652" data-end="697">ceramic body and large gold heat spreader</strong>, making them desirable for collectors and display.</p>
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<p data-start="750" data-end="978">✔ 3× Original VIA C3 ceramic CPUs<br data-start="783" data-end="786" />✔ All 800MHz (133 × 6.0)<br data-start="810" data-end="813" />✔ Large gold top – excellent for collectors<br data-start="856" data-end="859" />✔ Socket 370 compatible<br data-start="882" data-end="885" />✔ Ideal for retro PC builds, CPU collections, and display<br data-start="942" data-end="945" />✔ Cooling required (fan/heatsink)</p>
<p data-start="750" data-end="978">VIA C3 800MHz ceramic CPU lot</p>
<hr data-start="980" data-end="983" />
<h2 data-start="985" data-end="1006"><strong data-start="988" data-end="1006">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h2>
<p data-start="1008" data-end="1337">Models Included: VIA C3 800MHz ×3<br data-start="1041" data-end="1044" />Clock Speed: 800MHz<br data-start="1063" data-end="1066" />Configuration: 133MHz FSB × 6.0 multiplier<br data-start="1108" data-end="1111" />Voltage: Standard VIA C3 operating voltage<br data-start="1153" data-end="1156" />Package: Ceramic with gold top<br data-start="1186" data-end="1189" />Architecture: VIA C3 (Samuel 2 / Ezra family)<br data-start="1234" data-end="1237" />Socket: Socket 370<br data-start="1255" data-end="1258" />Condition: Vintage, used<br data-start="1282" data-end="1285" />Use: Collection, display, retro hardware restoration</p>
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		<title>3× Motorola MC68040 Ceramic CPUs – Vintage 25–33MHz Processors / Collector’s Lot / Rare 68k Chips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lot of 3 vintage Motorola MC68040 ceramic processors, part of the legendary Motorola 68k family used in early]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 data-start="194" data-end="220"><strong data-start="197" data-end="220">PRODUCT DESCRIPTION</strong></h2>
<p data-start="222" data-end="416">Lot of <strong data-start="229" data-end="278">3 vintage Motorola MC68040 ceramic processors</strong>, part of the legendary Motorola 68k family used in early workstations, embedded systems, Apple Macintosh models, and industrial hardware.</p>
<p data-start="418" data-end="592">These CPUs are in <strong data-start="436" data-end="469">large square ceramic packages</strong>, highly desirable among collectors due to their role in computing history and their distinctive high-quality construction.</p>
<p data-start="594" data-end="614">Included in the lot:</p>
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<li data-start="616" data-end="649">
<p data-start="618" data-end="649"><strong data-start="618" data-end="638">1× MC68EC040RC25</strong> – 25 MHz</p>
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<li data-start="650" data-end="683">
<p data-start="652" data-end="683"><strong data-start="652" data-end="672">1× MC68EC040RC25</strong> – 25 MHz</p>
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<li data-start="684" data-end="717">
<p data-start="686" data-end="717"><strong data-start="686" data-end="706">1× MC68EC040RC33</strong> – 33 MHz</p>
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<p data-start="719" data-end="963">✔ Original Motorola 68040 vintage CPUs<br data-start="757" data-end="760" />✔ Ceramic QFP package — collectible and valuable<br data-start="808" data-end="811" />✔ Models: EC040 25MHz and 33MHz<br data-start="842" data-end="845" />✔ Made in Malaysia<br data-start="863" data-end="866" />✔ Ideal for collectors, retro workstation restorers, and CPU museums<br data-start="934" data-end="937" />✔ Sold as a <strong data-start="949" data-end="961">set of 3</strong></p>
<p>Motorola MC68040 ceramic CPU lot</p>
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<h2 data-start="970" data-end="991"><strong data-start="973" data-end="991">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h2>
<p data-start="993" data-end="1055">Models Included:<br data-start="1009" data-end="1012" />• MC68EC040RC25 (×2)<br data-start="1032" data-end="1035" />• MC68EC040RC33 (×1)</p>
<p data-start="1057" data-end="1289">Architecture: Motorola 68040 (68k family)<br data-start="1098" data-end="1101" />Package: Large ceramic QFP<br data-start="1127" data-end="1130" />Clock Speeds: 25–33 MHz<br data-start="1153" data-end="1156" />Manufacturer: Motorola<br data-start="1178" data-end="1181" />Condition: Vintage, used<br data-start="1205" data-end="1208" />Use: Collecting, display, retro workstation repair, embedded hardware restoration</p>
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		<title>10g High-Quality Non-Magnetic Gold-Plated Pins – Premium Gold Scrap for Recovery / Refining</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[DESCRIPTION This listing is for 10 grams of high-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated electronic pins, ideal for gold recovery and precious metal]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 data-start="256" data-end="277"><strong data-start="260" data-end="275">DESCRIPTION</strong></h3>
<p data-start="278" data-end="536">This listing is for <strong data-start="298" data-end="368">10 grams of high-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated electronic pins</strong>, ideal for <strong data-start="380" data-end="425">gold recovery and precious metal refining</strong>. These vintage pins come from older electronics known for superior gold plating compared to modern components.</p>
<p data-start="538" data-end="661">All pins have been checked with a magnet – <strong data-start="581" data-end="602">100% non-magnetic</strong>, ensuring higher gold plating and better refining results.</p>
<hr data-start="663" data-end="666" />
<h3 data-start="668" data-end="686"><strong data-start="672" data-end="684">FEATURES</strong></h3>
<p data-start="687" data-end="922">✔ <strong data-start="689" data-end="730">High-quality vintage gold-plated pins</strong><br data-start="730" data-end="733" />✔ <strong data-start="735" data-end="751">Non-magnetic</strong> – no iron filler, better gold content<br data-start="789" data-end="792" />✔ Excellent for <strong data-start="808" data-end="825">gold recovery</strong> and <strong data-start="830" data-end="842">refining</strong><br data-start="842" data-end="845" />✔ Clean, dry, and ready to process<br data-start="879" data-end="882" />✔ Higher yield compared to modern pins</p>
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<h3 data-start="929" data-end="953"><strong data-start="933" data-end="951">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h3>
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<p data-start="956" data-end="978"><strong data-start="956" data-end="967">Weight:</strong> 10 grams</p>
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<p data-start="981" data-end="1040"><strong data-start="981" data-end="994">Material:</strong> High-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated pins</p>
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<p data-start="1043" data-end="1078"><strong data-start="1043" data-end="1057">Condition:</strong> Scrap for refining</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1079" data-end="1125">
<p data-start="1081" data-end="1125"><strong data-start="1081" data-end="1095">Packaging:</strong> Securely bagged and shipped</p>
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<h3 data-start="1132" data-end="1147"><strong data-start="1136" data-end="1145">NOTES</strong></h3>
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<li data-start="1148" data-end="1195">
<p data-start="1150" data-end="1195">Gold yield depends on your refining method.</p>
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<li data-start="1196" data-end="1256">
<p data-start="1198" data-end="1256">Photos show the exact type of material you will receive.</p>
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		<title>20g High-Quality Non-Magnetic Gold-Plated Pins – Premium Gold Scrap for Recovery / Refining</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[DESCRIPTION This listing is for 20 grams of high-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated electronic pins, ideal for gold recovery and precious metal]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 data-start="256" data-end="277"><strong data-start="260" data-end="275">DESCRIPTION</strong></h3>
<p data-start="278" data-end="536">This listing is for <strong data-start="298" data-end="368">20 grams of high-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated electronic pins</strong>, ideal for <strong data-start="380" data-end="425">gold recovery and precious metal refining</strong>. These vintage pins come from older electronics known for superior gold plating compared to modern components.</p>
<p data-start="538" data-end="661">All pins have been checked with a magnet – <strong data-start="581" data-end="602">100% non-magnetic</strong>, ensuring higher gold plating and better refining results.</p>
<hr data-start="663" data-end="666" />
<h3 data-start="668" data-end="686"><strong data-start="672" data-end="684">FEATURES</strong></h3>
<p data-start="687" data-end="922">✔ <strong data-start="689" data-end="730">High-quality vintage gold-plated pins</strong><br data-start="730" data-end="733" />✔ <strong data-start="735" data-end="751">Non-magnetic</strong> – no iron filler, better gold content<br data-start="789" data-end="792" />✔ Excellent for <strong data-start="808" data-end="825">gold recovery</strong> and <strong data-start="830" data-end="842">refining</strong><br data-start="842" data-end="845" />✔ Clean, dry, and ready to process<br data-start="879" data-end="882" />✔ Higher yield compared to modern pins</p>
<hr data-start="924" data-end="927" />
<h3 data-start="929" data-end="953"><strong data-start="933" data-end="951">SPECIFICATIONS</strong></h3>
<ul data-start="954" data-end="1125">
<li data-start="954" data-end="978">
<p data-start="956" data-end="978"><strong data-start="956" data-end="967">Weight:</strong> 20 grams</p>
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<li data-start="979" data-end="1040">
<p data-start="981" data-end="1040"><strong data-start="981" data-end="994">Material:</strong> High-quality, non-magnetic gold-plated pins</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1041" data-end="1078">
<p data-start="1043" data-end="1078"><strong data-start="1043" data-end="1057">Condition:</strong> Scrap for refining</p>
</li>
<li data-start="1079" data-end="1125">
<p data-start="1081" data-end="1125"><strong data-start="1081" data-end="1095">Packaging:</strong> Securely bagged and shipped</p>
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<hr data-start="1127" data-end="1130" />
<h3 data-start="1132" data-end="1147"><strong data-start="1136" data-end="1145">NOTES</strong></h3>
<ul data-start="1148" data-end="1256">
<li data-start="1148" data-end="1195">
<p data-start="1150" data-end="1195">Gold yield depends on your refining method.</p>
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<li data-start="1196" data-end="1256">
<p data-start="1198" data-end="1256">Photos show the exact type of material you will receive.</p>
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