Free magazines and cover disks - pickup only

David Grantham · 12 May 2010, 22:00

I need the space, so I am offering my whole collection of Amiga magazines and cover disks for free.

I don't have the time to sell them or sort out shipping (the cost would be too high anyway), so it is pickup only I am afraid. If you can get to the UK postcode RH6 9QR they are yours. Ideally I would like to get rid of them all in one go.
Sunday afternoons are good for me.

You will need to bring some boxes to put them in.
I hope you are feeling strong as I won't be able to help you carry them to your car.

There are approximately:-
141 Commodore User / CU Amiga (1986-End)
98 Amiga Computing (1989-End)
44 Amiga Format (Various issues)
+ booklets
430 Cover disks in boxes

To save you the trouble, I ADF'd all of the cover disks using disk2fdi+parallel cable and put them on a CD, you can have that as well.

The magazines are all in "well read" condition, with some edge discolouration. A few of the old Commodore Users have tape on the covers. Some of the disk boxes are a bit tatty.
The dust is also free!

Djay · 12 May 2010, 22:26

i live 47 minutes away, i used to live in Dorking (which isnt that far away from you)
when do you need shifted by? i would like all of them if its ok?

David Grantham · 12 May 2010, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

i live 47 minutes away, i used to live in Dorking (which isnt that far away from you)
when do you need shifted by? i would like all of them if its ok?

The whole lot is no problem.
I don't need to urgently get rid, so a timeframe to suite you will be OK.

IFW · 13 May 2010, 11:30

Djay, can you dump the disks for SPS? (or loan them for dumping)

Djay · 14 May 2010, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFW

Djay, can you dump the disks for SPS? (or loan them for dumping)

yeah no prob

he has adf'ed all the disks and put them CD... i could send you a copy if that helps

prowler · 15 May 2010, 00:04

Hi Djay,

I think .IPF files would be required for SPS.

I would appreciate a copy of that CD if you could send me one!

And, of course, I would cover your costs.

Djay · 15 May 2010, 03:34

no probs...

trying to arrange courier now as work commitments are getting in the way

the costs will be minimal so no money required

how do i .IPF them (N00B), i have only ever used .ADFs

prowler · 15 May 2010, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

no probs...

trying to arrange courier now as work commitments are getting in the way

the costs will be minimal so no money required

Thanks, Djay!

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFW

Djay, can you dump the disks for SPS? (or loan them for dumping)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

how do i .IPF them (N00B), i have only ever used .ADFs

As I understand it, you should confirm with IFW that you are willing to dump the disks for SPS, and they will make the software available for you to do this.

Disks dumps are usually emailed back to them by return, but as you will have so many disks to dump, maybe sending a CD-R will be a better solution.

Of course, I may be wrong about the requirement for .IPF dumps of coverdisks, and in that case the .ADFs would be perfectly satisfactory.

Djay · 16 May 2010, 19:00

i having real problems at the moment trying to sort this.... courier is around £250 and travelling there is difficult because of work commitment and family issues..

IFW · 16 May 2010, 21:08

Yes, feel free to PM or email any SPS member, including me.

Djay · 17 May 2010, 16:17

some personal issues have stopped me from completing this with David (PM sent), if someone else talk to David and take up his offer that would be great

poohbear · 19 May 2010, 00:42

PM sent to Mort to see if he is interested.

Mort · 19 May 2010, 16:55

Would be interested, as working on amiga mags at the moment. so could sort out a courier or get my girlfriend to pick them up on the journey between Wiltshire and Kent ;-)

Djay · 19 May 2010, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

Would be interested, as working on amiga mags at the moment. so could sort out a courier or get my girlfriend to pick them up on the journey between Wiltshire and Kent ;-)

i got a quote from TNT, £250.... i live 40 minutes away

the girlfriend option is pocket friendly... as much as girlfriends are pocket friendly

mr.vince · 20 May 2010, 13:44

GPB250? That's insane.

So what's the status? Mort... would you be willing to dump them?

Mort · 20 May 2010, 14:24

The cover disks I have no knowledge to dump, Most of the mags I have scanned and are available on the Amiga magazine rack, any that are not scanned will see if David can sort out the mia`s I have and recycle the rest as that should alleviate any nasty courier bills for unecessary paperwork duplicating what I have already got plus i would get nagged about the Cr*p I am collecting as herself would say.

Mort

prowler · 26 May 2010, 22:06

Has this lot been snapped up yet?

David Grantham · 26 May 2010, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

Has this lot been snapped up yet?

Mort showed interest in a few of them to complete his scanning. I PM'd him the other day and I haven't heard back yet.

prowler · 26 May 2010, 22:49

Hi David,

If Mort doesn't get back to you, could I take the collection instead, please?

It would be a shame to see those magazines destroyed for the want of a few scans which I could do anyway.

Thanks.

David Grantham · 26 May 2010, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

If Mort doesn't get back to you, could I take the collection instead, please?

I will give him a few more days, he may be on holiday.

Don't worry, you are next in line!

12 May 2010, 22:00	#1
David Grantham Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: England Posts: 8	Free magazines and cover disks - pickup only I need the space, so I am offering my whole collection of Amiga magazines and cover disks for free. I don't have the time to sell them or sort out shipping (the cost would be too high anyway), so it is pickup only I am afraid. If you can get to the UK postcode RH6 9QR they are yours. Ideally I would like to get rid of them all in one go. Sunday afternoons are good for me. You will need to bring some boxes to put them in. I hope you are feeling strong as I won't be able to help you carry them to your car. There are approximately:- 141 Commodore User / CU Amiga (1986-End) 98 Amiga Computing (1989-End) 44 Amiga Format (Various issues) + booklets 430 Cover disks in boxes To save you the trouble, I ADF'd all of the cover disks using disk2fdi+parallel cable and put them on a CD, you can have that as well. The magazines are all in "well read" condition, with some edge discolouration. A few of the old Commodore Users have tape on the covers. Some of the disk boxes are a bit tatty. The dust is also free!

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12 May 2010, 22:26	#2
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i live 47 minutes away, i used to live in Dorking (which isnt that far away from you) when do you need shifted by? i would like all of them if its ok?

13 May 2010, 11:30	#4
IFW Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Age: 52 Posts: 1,838	Djay, can you dump the disks for SPS? (or loan them for dumping)

15 May 2010, 00:04	#6
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Djay, I think .IPF files would be required for SPS. I would appreciate a copy of that CD if you could send me one! And, of course, I would cover your costs.

15 May 2010, 03:34	#7
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	no probs... trying to arrange courier now as work commitments are getting in the way the costs will be minimal so no money required how do i .IPF them (N00B), i have only ever used .ADFs

16 May 2010, 19:00	#9
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	i having real problems at the moment trying to sort this.... courier is around £250 and travelling there is difficult because of work commitment and family issues..

16 May 2010, 21:08	#10
IFW Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ... Age: 52 Posts: 1,838	Yes, feel free to PM or email any SPS member, including me.

17 May 2010, 16:17	#11
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	some personal issues have stopped me from completing this with David (PM sent), if someone else talk to David and take up his offer that would be great

19 May 2010, 00:42	#12
poohbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto / Canada Posts: 65	PM sent to Mort to see if he is interested.

19 May 2010, 16:55	#13
Mort Scanner genocide King Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tunbridge Well, England Age: 52 Posts: 33	Would be interested, as working on amiga mags at the moment. so could sort out a courier or get my girlfriend to pick them up on the journey between Wiltshire and Kent ;-)

20 May 2010, 13:44	#15
mr.vince Cheesy crust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawk's Creek Age: 48 Posts: 1,383	GPB250? That's insane. So what's the status? Mort... would you be willing to dump them?

20 May 2010, 14:24	#16
Mort Scanner genocide King Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tunbridge Well, England Age: 52 Posts: 33	The cover disks I have no knowledge to dump, Most of the mags I have scanned and are available on the Amiga magazine rack, any that are not scanned will see if David can sort out the mia`s I have and recycle the rest as that should alleviate any nasty courier bills for unecessary paperwork duplicating what I have already got plus i would get nagged about the Cr*p I am collecting as herself would say. Mort

26 May 2010, 22:06	#17
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Has this lot been snapped up yet?

26 May 2010, 22:49	#19
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi David, If Mort doesn't get back to you, could I take the collection instead, please? It would be a shame to see those magazines destroyed for the want of a few scans which I could do anyway. Thanks.

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