500 QTY NOS A1200's

[seuden]

Didn't know where to put this so it's here, please move if need be.

Has anyone contacted Petro T. Tyschtschenko or have any further info about the supposedly NOS A1200's that have been found? The Amiga.org forum is a bit sparse on info.

Ie. Is it actually true that these have been found? Where can we purchase one from?

Info on EAB seems even more sparse but surely this is massive news?

[Zetr0]

I heard something about this on AmiBay, however I found the discussed price point wasn't reflective of electrical goods that had been sitting for over 15 years.

Because of this I would sooner buy one from amigakit.co.uk or vesalia.de

[seuden]

They don't have any NOS?

[Zetr0]

Could you imagine the state that some of those are going to be in.... with capacitors on the motherboard and the power-supply that have not been power-cycled in over 15 years!

Personally buying one that was NOS, would be asking for trouble if not shortly after having it.

[seuden]

Not worried about the power supply and we can only assume about the capacitors can't we? Or is it inevitable that they're going to be damaged?

[FOL]

Originally Posted by seuden

Not worried about the power supply and we can only assume about the capacitors can't we? Or is it inevitable that they're going to be damaged?

They done a study into it and could'nt proove either way.

[duga]

I guess it should be okay as long as it's been stored in a good warehouse with okay temperature and humidity.

[Zetr0]

personally (for me) it wouldn't be worth the risk,

As far as manufactures go all recommend that SMT wet-ware electrolytic capacitors should be power cycled once every 3 years, or the electrolyte will begin to degrade the aluminium foil.

As I said I would rather have a known working / reworked unit from Amigakit - as they take all the - guess, assumptions and could be - out of the equation.

[duga]

Well, I would expect a one year warranty if I bought it from a dealer.

[kipper2k]

my question is, do these actually exist,? a lot of different opinions, i haven't seen any proof

[keitha1200]

Sounds like an urban myth or something How could someone not miss a 150 Amigas sitting there in a warehouse for over 20 years!!

Sounds like something out of an Indiana Jones movie

[seuden]

Originally Posted by kipper2k

my question is, do these actually exist,? a lot of different opinions, i haven't seen any proof

This is what I'd really like to know.

[Bodie_CI5]

Were they sold to his Facebook friends or something? I'd love to have an AT A1200 for the novelty factor (plus they stay white, yeah?)

[Riempie]

Petro posted a picture of the A1200 magic pack on FB on june 12th. He said he would get 500 units soon...

I got this reaction (june 15th) from him when I asked him about it.

"Sofar I do not have any A 1200 Magic Pack received. As soon as I will receive the A 1200 Magic Pack I will write a procedure how to order and how to pay.. Please be patient.. Thank you soo much Best regards Petro"

In other messages he said we should wait for at least 8 weeks... so maybe we'll get some news soon.

He also said he has some A4000T's in his warehouse...

[kriz]

Interesting to see for sure, add Petro ;

https://www.facebook.com/ptyschtschenko?ref=ts

[Jope]

Hmm, A4000Ts you say..

[Bamiga2002]

Wonder if there are any CSPPC's also in there

[duga]

Why? Phase 5/DCE made CSPPC, not Amiga Inc/Tech.

[Bamiga2002]

Yes but the point was they'd still go sweet with A4000T's

[DDNI]

Sounds like Petro is about to cash in a chunk of his retirement plan.
I hope he comes through with the goods and doesn't become yet another amigan full of empty promises.

[The BuZZard]

Regarding NOS A1200...i bought one from Amigakit three years ago, it works a treat

[Riempie]

Originally Posted by Zambot_3

Regarding NOS A1200...i bought one from Amigakit three years ago, it works a treat

Me too, works like a treat too, but not on super highres in combination with Indy MK2 and ACA 56mhz It arrived with the timing fixes though...

[Leffmann]

Wonder what state they're in though. Just because they've been sitting wrapped in plastic, in a closed box, in a sealed container, it doesn't mean the caps and motherboards are OK.

[Bamiga2002]

I can imagine when you open the airtight A1200 pack for some mobo inspecting...cap acid right on ya face!

[Riempie]

I already asked Petro why he can't make a deal with AmigaKit or Vesalia or something because both companies probably make the necessary timing fixes and check for leaking caps. They wil test before they ship out.

He didn't answer this question.

I can't imagine Petro will do this all by himself, so he would take the risk sending out non-working / badly working A1200's

Time will tell, first we should wait if this thing is real or not.

[The BuZZard]

Originally Posted by Bamiga2002

I can imagine when you open the airtight A1200 pack for some mobo inspecting...cap acid right on ya face!

Not mine. It was in mint condition

[Paul_s]

Much rather have a NOS A500... I remember there were some in the states a few years back

[alenppc]

Oh I'd totally buy one of these babies even though I already got too many Amigas, but still...

[Riempie]

News from Petro: 60 units are on the way to europe. Available end of september. He's starting to collect the orders and will give details for the order procedure soon....

[brett71]

Personally, I'll believe it when someone on here claims to have purchased one, has it in his (or her) hands, and posts pics.

[SpeedGeek]

Surprise!!!

http://leblogdecosmos.blogspot.com/

[Gordon]

I can only see one box.

[Oge]

Originally Posted by Zetr0

Could you imagine the state that some of those are going to be in.... with capacitors on the motherboard and the power-supply that have not been power-cycled in over 15 years!

Personally buying one that was NOS, would be asking for trouble if not shortly after having it.

What about refurbishing them in the first place? Recently I bought a NOS 1993 C64C and the Power Supply was not working at all. So, worries about the state of capacitors are concrete.


Cheers,
Oge

[Supamax]

Originally Posted by Riempie

News from Petro: 60 units are on the way to europe. Available end of september. He's starting to collect the orders and will give details for the order procedure soon....

How much will the price be?
(Is Pedro/Petro from Amigakit?)

[dirkies]

wicked how this rumor agitates the community again... I would not hold my breath for this... Zzzz

[8bitbubsy]

Originally Posted by dirkies

wicked how this rumor agitates the community again... I would not hold my breath for this... Zzzz

What are you babbling about? I bought my NOS A1200 from Amigakit some years ago, they unboxed it just to do some timing mods and verify that it works. They had many in stock too!

[Riempie]

I'm not buying a NOS A1200 from Petro anymore. First I read there would be 1500 NOS A1200's. Then he started collecting orders on facebook and said there would be 'only' 500 units. Now he's posting on forums that orders have to be send to a specific e-mail adress and that he has 60 units which he can deliver in november. He can't seem to get any more units.

It'll cost you at least 200 euro's and he said he can not give any guarantee about the state of the 60 units. He's not going to test them. So if your unit is not working, then bad luck. No tming fixes etc.

Somebody already asked him why he hasn't made a deal with Amigakit or something, but he's not giving any good reason...

[Akira]

This guy sounds like a scam. The fact that he is one of the liars that ruled Amiga in its latest years should speak volumes about his lack of trustworthiness.

He KNOWS machines could be damaged nevertheless ignores it and says he takes no responsibility if they are.

Anybody buying fromhim has lost all its marbles. Purchase from Amigakit or Vesalia, respected, trustworthy and Amiga-supporting shops.

[edd_jedi]

That's strange, I enquired on Facebook and he completely ignored me. Does anybody have a link to where he's selling them now?

[Riempie]

If you have access to his message on facebook (when he announced the NOS A1200's), then you can check all replies to this message. Otherwise, pm me for the details.

You'll find an e-mail address there and the details you have to provide.
On Oct 4th he already had 30 orders. I don't know if there are any left...