The machine sold for $599.95, the equivalent of about $1,100 in 1987 dollars.
The machines, which help show how well a patient is recovering, sell for about $35,000 each.
The machine sold very poorly for a number of reasons.
The machine sells in various models at prices from $1500 to $3000.
Mr. Rose said his machine should be on the market in several months and sell for about $250.
The machines will sell for about $125,000, he said.
So far, each machine has been logging 35 quotes and selling 8 to 10 policies a day.
Most such machines now sell for $700 to $1,000.
In 1983, the basic machine sold for about $2000.
Until now, such machines have sold for $20,000 to $40,000.