Maybe it just isn't a model people want anymore. I don't know much about them. Good luck.
I figured the best place to ask was the local Apple authorized service place.
They handle iPad/iPhone/Mac warranty repairs for Apple, but has a bunch of
Mac nuts.(or that's what they call themselves)
I stopped by there tonight and spoke to a couple of them earlier this evening.
They said if it's in the unopened condition like I described, they would be
very interested.
The manager offered me $2500 in cash. When I bring
the unopened Apple IIe to the store, he will give me $2500 in cash. He will
unbox it right there. If the machine can be powered on, he will give me an
additional $500. So, best case scenario, $3000.... He told me to call him
before going in, so he can go withdraw the cash from the bank first.
I told him that I needed to sleep on it. That was too easy... makes me wonder
if there's a subculture of people who collect antique Apple II computers...
maybe I can get more? But cash is cash which is just as good as money, plus
I won't have to deal with eBay buyers and fees and shipping.... hmmm....