Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 09:44 PM, Karl Kuras wrote: [Snip] You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? For me it is mostly the Apple ][, IBM PC, and a few Macintosh games. I really don't collect for a particular hardware platform, though. I tend to pick up the games I'm interested and if they span platforms I'll follow (for example, the Might and Magic series). -- Edward Franks -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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On Monday, February 3, 2003, at 09:45 PM, Dan Chisarick wrote: [Snip] As an aside, first Apple game I played was Castle Wolfenstein. There was a mainframe at the school as well (I think it was an HP of some variation). It had a game whose name escapes me (Mystery Mansion?). Haunt? -- Edward Franks -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I just found an Apple II copy of a game called Brimstone, a Synapse Broderbund Production. Does anyone know if this is rare? I was going to throw it up on eBay to see what happens ;) - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Welcome aboard Richard! And sorry for forgetting you Marco :) Adam - 17 Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Brad - 26 (which month?) Stefan - 26 (December) Karl - 26 (September) Pedro - 26 (April) Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Stephen Lee - 29 Marco - 30 Dan - 31 Lee - 32 John R. - 35 Richard B. - 36 (which month?) Chris N. - 36 (which month?) Joe - 38 Edward - 39 So the average is now 29,5. -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Richard Boulet [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04-02-2003 05:18 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Hi everyone! I, for my part, only collect for IBM. My parents bought an IBM PC in November 1983 when I was only 17 years old (so I am now 36!). A few weeks after that, I bought my very first PC games: Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 and Microsoft Decathlon. I'm glad that I still have both of these games, as well as the original IBM PC! 8-) I have been collecting PC games since then and I must have now somewhere between 1000 and 1200 of them I'd say (I don't know the exact number right now). I now collect every game genres but, up until 1996, I had never bought a single adventure games because, as a player, I did not like that kind of games very much. Now, as a more serious collector, I try to acquire the classic adventure games as well. I have been suscribed to the swcollect mailing list for a few years and I have read several of your messages over the years; I have even done business with some of you on a few occasions since 1996. However, I am sorry to say but, up until now, I never took the time to write and send a single message myself! Now I finally have! 8-) Richard Boulet - Original Message - From: Karl Kuras [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
I collect RPGs in general for the following platforms (in order of preference): IBM AppleII Amiga C64 Atari ST Sinclair Spectrum (probably not worth mentioning as I believe there are only two interesting/known RPGs on it: Bard's Tale and Times of Lore) I usually skip RPGs that do not exist on the IBM platform (which means, for example, I don't mind having a Bard's Tale on any of the above platforms, but if Bard's Tale never had an IBM PC version, I would not want it). The list above stands true for Ultimas, although with some extra exceptions, namely Atari 8 bits and some japanese platforms. -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Karl Kuras [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04-02-2003 03:44 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
In a message dated 02/04/2003 10:01:03 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: mark TomMage down for 67 years old! 67!!! Well I am younger than that so you have an upper limit now too ;) Tom
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Adam - 17 Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Brad - 26 (which month?) Stefan - 26 (December) Karl - 26 (September) Pedro - 26 (April) Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Stephen Lee - 29 Dan - 31 Lee - 32 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Edward - 39 So we can now conclude that the average collector is named Stephfan Leeonard and is aged 29,06 ;) -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Adam Baratz [EMAIL PROTECTED] 30-01-2003 21:11 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Also, Adam and Stephen have been silent for awhile, any ideas where they are? I'm still here. I just didn't want to sink the average, being 17 and all (yes, I know I'm a dork). -Adam -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Heh, Pedro, you forgot me and my 30 years, which raises the mean to 29.11 and the median to 28 :-) Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. Marco Pedro Quaresma schrieb: Adam - 17 Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Brad - 26 (which month?) Stefan - 26 (December) Karl - 26 (September) Pedro - 26 (April) Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Stephen Lee - 29 Dan - 31 Lee - 32 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Edward - 39 So we can now conclude that the average collector is named Stephfan Leeonard and is aged 29,06 ;) -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: Adam Baratz cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! 30-01-2003 21:11 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Also, Adam and Stephen have been silent for awhile, any ideas where they are? I'm still here. I just didn't want to sink the average, being 17 and all (yes, I know I'm a dork). -Adam -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Marco Thorek wrote: Heh, Pedro, you forgot me and my 30 years, which raises the mean to 29.11 and the median to 28 :-) Well, except that this is only accurate to two significant digits. :P You'd have to get exact birthdates from everyone for the digits after the decimal point tomean anything, heh. Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. Hmm ... well, actually, this is what I expected. Zork-on-mainframes has not been around that much longer than Zork-on-personal-computers. Also, and more importantly, commerical personal computing gaming software just didn't exist until the late 70's. You can't really collect freeware gaming programs like Roguelikes :) That doesn't explain it all -- it used to be that the average age of computer gamers was around 35-40 (this has been steadily declining for several reasons), so you'd expect people who played lots of games in the early 80's to be 55-60 today (eep!) People don't typically feel nostalgia for things that happens when they were 35-40; it's often things that happened when they were kids or teenagers or in their early twenties. And a big motivation for collecting is nostalgia. So we're the lower end of the 80's gamers, 15-20 years later. That's my theory. -- Stephen Pedro Quaresma schrieb: Adam - 17 Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Brad - 26 (which month?) Stefan - 26 (December) Karl - 26 (September) Pedro - 26 (April) Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Stephen Lee - 29 Dan - 31 Lee - 32 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Edward - 39 So we can now conclude that the average collector is named Stephfan Leeonard and is aged 29,06 ;) -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: Adam Baratz cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! 30-01-2003 21:11 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Also, Adam and Stephen have been silent for awhile, any ideas where they are? I'm still here. I just didn't want to sink the average, being 17 and all (yes, I know I'm a dork). -Adam -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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WellI mostly collect for IBM, but it doesn't have much to do with my age. My first computer was a TRS-80 Model I, then a Model 3, then an Atari 800 XL, then a Commodore 128, and then a PC AT. The reason I mostly collect for IBM is that I collect newer games too, and I need to somehow restrict the number of titles I have, for space considerations. And most, if not all, of the games that I'd ever want to play/collect are available in PC-compatible versions. (There are some exceptions, of course) I also only collect adventure games, for the most part. Stuart -Original Message- From: Karl Kuras [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Hi everyone! I, for my part, only collect for IBM. My parents bought an IBM PC in November 1983 when I was only 17 years old (so I am now 36!). A few weeks after that, I bought my very first PC games: Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 and Microsoft Decathlon. I'm glad that I still have both of these games, as well as the original IBM PC! 8-) I have been collecting PC games since then and I must have now somewhere between 1000 and 1200 of them I'd say (I don't know the exact number right now). I now collect every game genres but, up until 1996, I had never bought a single adventure games because, as a player, I did not like that kind of games very much. Now, as a more serious collector, I try to acquire the classic adventure games as well. I have been suscribed to the swcollect mailing list for a few years and I have read several of your messages over the years; I have even done business with some of you on a few occasions since 1996. However, I am sorry to say but, up until now, I never took the time to write and send a single message myself! Now I finally have! 8-) Richard Boulet - Original Message - From: Karl Kuras [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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According to the Official List of Computer Game Collectors I collect for these: Apple, TRS-80, Atari 8-Bit, TI, VIC-20, Amstrad, Sinclair, C-64, Atari ST, Amiga, Intel, Mac, Other My favorite is the Other, which was very popular at the end of the 20th century. Speaking of the Official List, if anybody wants to sign up (who hasn't already), go here: http://www.classicgaming.com/gotcha/collectors.htm Hugh -Original Message- From: Karl Kuras [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 7:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Seriously, we all are rather young. I always thought this hobby would attract more people who were around when Zork was played on mainframes and who now approach 50. You know that brings up a good question. It would be interesting to see what systems each of us mainly collect for. I'm guessing it'll reflect our age. I'm mainly (virtually only) C64 and Amiga stuff. How about the rest of you? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Since everyone else is sharing... (ages, pictures, e-mail addresses, what next?) http://homepage.mac.com/chisarickd/dan.jpg -Original Message- From: Alexander Zöller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 8:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Same here, left for a few days and BAM! 120+ new messages :) Anyway, here's a recent pic of mine: http://uw3.de/me.jpg /Alexander -Original Message- From: Stephen S. Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 12:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I go away for a week and this mailing EXPLODES! Sheesh :) Anyway, I'm 29. I'd tell you how many months but no one else seems to be either, so there :) Referring to another discussion: I also own an Ultima II large box. In fact, I don't have either of the other two package types available for IBM at all -- this is the only U2 solo I have at all. Some idiot put this up with a Buy It Now! of $25. Who was I to turn that down? It had even been up for like four hours when I nailed it, too. The box is in rough shape, unfortunately, so it's not worth the full $200 or so, but it's still one of my great prizes. -- Stephen On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Pedro Quaresma wrote: Actually the nestling must probably be Alexander. If I'm not mistaken he's 24. Dan is 28 IIRC, and John Romero is 35 (he's the only list member whose data we can find on the web ;) ) Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Stefan - 26 Pedro - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 28 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 (Average so far is 29.3 -- do notice the lack of any members in the 28-35 range ) Who's not on the above list, start talking ;) Tom? Jim? Edward? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Marco Thorek [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28-01-2003 18:36 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Damn, and I thought I was the youngest at 30 :-) But I'd say we roughly all belong to the same generation, born between 1965 and 1975. You are the nestling, Stephen ;-) Marco Stephen Emond schrieb: I'm probably one of the youngest at 25... -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I go away for a week and this mailing EXPLODES! Sheesh :) Anyway, I'm 29. I'd tell you how many months but no one else seems to be either, so there :) Referring to another discussion: I also own an Ultima II large box. In fact, I don't have either of the other two package types available for IBM at all -- this is the only U2 solo I have at all. Some idiot put this up with a Buy It Now! of $25. Who was I to turn that down? It had even been up for like four hours when I nailed it, too. The box is in rough shape, unfortunately, so it's not worth the full $200 or so, but it's still one of my great prizes. -- Stephen On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Pedro Quaresma wrote: Actually the nestling must probably be Alexander. If I'm not mistaken he's 24. Dan is 28 IIRC, and John Romero is 35 (he's the only list member whose data we can find on the web ;) ) Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Stefan - 26 Pedro - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 28 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 (Average so far is 29.3 -- do notice the lack of any members in the 28-35 range ) Who's not on the above list, start talking ;) Tom? Jim? Edward? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Marco Thorek [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28-01-2003 18:36 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Damn, and I thought I was the youngest at 30 :-) But I'd say we roughly all belong to the same generation, born between 1965 and 1975. You are the nestling, Stephen ;-) Marco Stephen Emond schrieb: I'm probably one of the youngest at 25... -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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This is usually good for a double take in a conversation, and what better timing. My birthday is 6/6/66 and the person who did the sound for The Exorcist and, I think, The Omen is named Chris Newman. Don't make me angry. Just don't. Stephen S. Lee wrote: I go away for a week and this mailing EXPLODES! Sheesh :) Anyway, I'm 29. I'd tell you how many months but no one else seems to be either, so there :) Referring to another discussion: I also own an Ultima II large box. In fact, I don't have either of the other two package types available for IBM at all -- this is the only U2 solo I have at all. Some idiot put this up with a Buy It Now! of $25. Who was I to turn that down? It had even been up for like four hours when I nailed it, too. The box is in rough shape, unfortunately, so it's not worth the full $200 or so, but it's still one of my great prizes. -- Stephen On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Pedro Quaresma wrote: Actually the nestling must probably be Alexander. If I'm not mistaken he's 24. Dan is 28 IIRC, and John Romero is 35 (he's the only list member whose data we can find on the web ;) ) Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Stefan - 26 Pedro - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 28 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 (Average so far is 29.3 -- do notice the lack of any members in the 28-35 range ) Who's not on the above list, start talking ;) Tom? Jim? Edward? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Marco Thorek [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28-01-2003 18:36 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Damn, and I thought I was the youngest at 30 :-) But I'd say we roughly all belong to the same generation, born between 1965 and 1975. You are the nestling, Stephen ;-) Marco Stephen Emond schrieb: I'm probably one of the youngest at 25... -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Same here, left for a few days and BAM! 120+ new messages :) Anyway, here's a recent pic of mine: http://uw3.de/me.jpg /Alexander -Original Message- From: Stephen S. Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 12:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I go away for a week and this mailing EXPLODES! Sheesh :) Anyway, I'm 29. I'd tell you how many months but no one else seems to be either, so there :) Referring to another discussion: I also own an Ultima II large box. In fact, I don't have either of the other two package types available for IBM at all -- this is the only U2 solo I have at all. Some idiot put this up with a Buy It Now! of $25. Who was I to turn that down? It had even been up for like four hours when I nailed it, too. The box is in rough shape, unfortunately, so it's not worth the full $200 or so, but it's still one of my great prizes. -- Stephen On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Pedro Quaresma wrote: Actually the nestling must probably be Alexander. If I'm not mistaken he's 24. Dan is 28 IIRC, and John Romero is 35 (he's the only list member whose data we can find on the web ;) ) Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Stefan - 26 Pedro - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 28 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 (Average so far is 29.3 -- do notice the lack of any members in the 28-35 range ) Who's not on the above list, start talking ;) Tom? Jim? Edward? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Marco Thorek [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28-01-2003 18:36 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Damn, and I thought I was the youngest at 30 :-) But I'd say we roughly all belong to the same generation, born between 1965 and 1975. You are the nestling, Stephen ;-) Marco Stephen Emond schrieb: I'm probably one of the youngest at 25... -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Brad - 26 (which month?) Stefan - 26 (December) Karl - 26 (September) Pedro - 26 (April) Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 31 Lee - 32 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Edward - 39 Average is increasing: 29,93 Of the list regulars we still miss Jim and... Tom :) Also, Adam and Stephen have been silent for awhile, any ideas where they are? Anyway, we can already conclude that 1976 was a great year for Software Collectors... ;) -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
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Dan Chisarick wrote: Me - 31 Wasn't too far off! :) Updated list. Alexander - 24 Steve - 25 Stefan - 26 Pedro - 26 Karl - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 31 John R. - 35 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Current average: 29,27 Someone said he was 32. Who was it? Also Karl, in which month were you born? :) Stefan calls me old timer all the time, and I call him young brat although he's just one month younger than me! ;) [snip] Devil's advocate: We all worship the oldies, and have fond memories of playing them. But, any titles you've played for a thousand hours way back when that you light up now and can't play for more than 10 minutes for some non-technical reason? (bad controls, overly simplistic, etc.) Nah, unthinkable. Short answer: Happens now and then, I guess :) Long answer: I think it's proportional to the time you've dedicated to it in the past. I still play a lot of the Spectrum's Formula 1 now and then on an emulator, and most of the RPGs I enjoyed in the early 90s I still pick them up to play again (or else why am I building a retro-gaming 486?!). But obviously if you think of a game you just played for a few hours/days back then you won't be dedicating some minutes to it nowadays. -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
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LOL sure laddie! ;) I was born in April. -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Karl Kuras [EMAIL PROTECTED] 29-01-2003 17:29 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Also Karl, in which month were you born? :) Stefan calls me old timer all the time, and I call him young brat although he's just one month younger than me! ;) I was born in Sept. of 76. Do I get to call you old timer too now? ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
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Hmmmpf... when I was your age, kids had more respect for the elders! :D Actually Stefan, I thought _you_ were born in the Summer! So you're younger than Karl? I feel I should know Tom's age... hmm... 43? -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Stefan Lindblom [EMAIL PROTECTED] 29-01-2003 17:18 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect April?!?!? I thought you were born during the fall, gosh.. you are REALLY old buddy - Original Message - From: Pedro Quaresma To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! LOL sure laddie! ;) I was born in April. -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: cc: Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Karl Kuras [EMAIL PROTECTED] 29-01-2003 17:29 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Also Karl, in which month were you born? :) Stefan calls me old timer all the time, and I call him young brat although he's just one month younger than me! ;) I was born in Sept. of 76. Do I get to call you old timer too now? ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt ToyotaShopping - A sua Loja Toyota Online http://www.toyota.pt
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Research, mostly. Looked at other lists of adventure games, got most of the early CGW issues and went through them. I check catalogs that come in game boxes, sometimes they list additional titles I haven't heard of. Got a couple of old software lists from distributors. - Original Message - From: Dan Chisarick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:09 AM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I'll be there for some part of each of the three days. Though I can't imagine what I'd bring. Nothing I have is exceptionally rare or unusual (to the people on this list). I've seen C.E.'s want list and I can honestly say I've never heard of most of them. Come to think of it, how did you come up w/that list? You played most of them? Research? Filling in entire series? -Original Message- From: Origin Museum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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That's correct, 28. Though I vaguely remember Wacky Packs. Got a gift package with some in them at a school or church social event. The big card fad from my era was Garbage Pail Kids, though I never got into them myself. - Original Message - From: Feldhamer, Stuart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:39 AM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I'm 27, and I think CE is 28... Stuart -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org
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There's another thought I had concerning this: many of us have games in their original shrinkwrap. The manufacturers of these games probably never figured they would ever stay for so long in that shrinkwrap, so might we actually create ourselves a problem if we leave those precious games in there? There is surely no air circulation going on through the shrinkwrap. Good shrinkwrap jobs have the pencil-eraser hole in the front and back. I may have actually brought this up in a column once (or was going to): If the shrink threatens to compress and damage the package, we may have to decide slitting it slightly is acceptable. Like the action figure collectors who decided cutting the spare battery out of the package was better than having it rupture and leak acid all over an MIP fig. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I remember buying Garbage Pail Kids...they sure were garbage, weren't they? -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 1:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! That's correct, 28. Though I vaguely remember Wacky Packs. Got a gift package with some in them at a school or church social event. The big card fad from my era was Garbage Pail Kids, though I never got into them myself. - Original Message - From: Feldhamer, Stuart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:39 AM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I'm 27, and I think CE is 28... Stuart -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent
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Now, next question... Would someone who lives closer (driving distance) be willing to accept a package with some of the stuff I'll be bringing to show off? It's too far for me to drive (10+ hours) and I'm not chancing my items getting damaged or the shrink opened by airport security. - Original Message - From: Origin Museum [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 6:51 AM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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C.E. Forman schrieb: Good shrinkwrap jobs have the pencil-eraser hole in the front and back. The what holes? I thought those were there because the shrinkwrapping machines sucked the air out through those. I may have actually brought this up in a column once (or was going to): If the shrink threatens to compress and damage the package, we may have to decide slitting it slightly is acceptable. Like the action figure collectors who decided cutting the spare battery out of the package was better than having it rupture and leak acid all over an MIP fig. That's what I figured, but my fingers will tremble when I actually have to cut through there. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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You know what? I figured you to be over 40 and Tom to be mid-20 :-) Marco C.E. Forman schrieb: That's correct, 28. Though I vaguely remember Wacky Packs. Got a gift package with some in them at a school or church social event. The big card fad from my era was Garbage Pail Kids, though I never got into them myself. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I don't know...I hate the idea of keeping software in shrinkwrap. I can understand that shrinkwrap makes the value higher, because someone buying a piece of old software would rather buy a new item than a used item. But as a collector, why would I want my software shrinkwrapped unless I'm in the hobby for profit? I couldn't really enjoy my collection if it was all shrinkwrapped and I couldn't examine the documentation, feelies, etc. I mean, I also collect comics. If they were shrinkwrapped, forget it. I would never have gotten into the hobby. Collecting shrinkwrapped software, you might as well just be collecting the box art. I know some of you keep shrinkwrapped and non-shrinkwrapped copies of the same game...maybe if I had a warehouse I would do this too... : ) *Dons Asbestos Suit* Stuart -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! C.E. Forman schrieb: Good shrinkwrap jobs have the pencil-eraser hole in the front and back. The what holes? I thought those were there because the shrinkwrapping machines sucked the air out through those. I may have actually brought this up in a column once (or was going to): If the shrink threatens to compress and damage the package, we may have to decide slitting it slightly is acceptable. Like the action figure collectors who decided cutting the spare battery out of the package was better than having it rupture and leak acid all over an MIP fig. That's what I figured, but my fingers will tremble when I actually have to cut through there. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position in or make a market in any security described above, and may act as an investment banker or advisor to such. Although CIBC World Markets Corp. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), it is solely responsible for its contractual obligations. Any securities products recommended, purchased, or sold in any client accounts (i) will not be insured by the FDIC, (ii)will not be deposits or obligations of CIBC, (iii) will not be endorsed or guaranteed by CIBC, and (iv) will be subject to risks, including possible loss of principal in! vested. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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All my collection is shrinkwrapped only. I don't need to touch the stuff inside the box, I did that when I actually played them many years ago ;) They look nicer in the shrinkwrap imo too. I'm not in it to make money, but there's nothing wrong with keeping the maximum value in tact for my collection, right? Plus, I think a collection of originally shrinkwrapped stuff is just more impressive. ;) Brad - Original Message - From: Feldhamer, Stuart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:26 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I don't know...I hate the idea of keeping software in shrinkwrap. I can understand that shrinkwrap makes the value higher, because someone buying a piece of old software would rather buy a new item than a used item. But as a collector, why would I want my software shrinkwrapped unless I'm in the hobby for profit? I couldn't really enjoy my collection if it was all shrinkwrapped and I couldn't examine the documentation, feelies, etc. I mean, I also collect comics. If they were shrinkwrapped, forget it. I would never have gotten into the hobby. Collecting shrinkwrapped software, you might as well just be collecting the box art. I know some of you keep shrinkwrapped and non-shrinkwrapped copies of the same game...maybe if I had a warehouse I would do this too... : ) *Dons Asbestos Suit* Stuart -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 2:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! C.E. Forman schrieb: Good shrinkwrap jobs have the pencil-eraser hole in the front and back. The what holes? I thought those were there because the shrinkwrapping machines sucked the air out through those. I may have actually brought this up in a column once (or was going to): If the shrink threatens to compress and damage the package, we may have to decide slitting it slightly is acceptable. Like the action figure collectors who decided cutting the spare battery out of the package was better than having it rupture and leak acid all over an MIP fig. That's what I figured, but my fingers will tremble when I actually have to cut through there. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position in or make a market in any security described above, and may act as an investment banker or advisor to such. Although CIBC World Markets Corp. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), it is solely responsible for its contractual obligations. Any securities products recommended, purchased, or sold in any client accounts (i) will not be insured by the FDIC, (ii)will not be deposits or obligations of CIBC, (iii) will not be endorsed or guaranteed by CIBC, and (iv) will be subject to risks, including possible loss of principal in! vested. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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C.E., It would be our pleasure to transport this stuff for you...Be sure to insure it, and delivery confirmation is important! Please let me know what you decide. ...Prserving Worlds... Joe Garrity Curator of The Origin Museum C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:33:59 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now, next question... Would someone who lives closer (driving distance) be willing to accept a package with some of the stuff I'll be bringing to show off? It's too far for me to drive (10+ hours) and I'm not chancing my items getting damaged or the shrink opened by airport security. - Original Message - From: Origin Museum [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 6:51 AM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Pedro Quaresma stated: Updated list. Alexander - 24=20 Steve - 25=20 Stefan - 26=20 Pedro - 26 Karl - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 31=20 John R. - 35=20 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Current average: 29,27 Someone said he was 32. Who was it? Me, which makes the average 29.5. -- Lee K. Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I'm 35 - John -Original Message- From: Lee K. Seitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 1:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Pedro Quaresma stated: Updated list. Alexander - 24=20 Steve - 25=20 Stefan - 26=20 Pedro - 26 Karl - 26 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Dan - 31=20 John R. - 35=20 Chris N. - 36 Joe - 38 Current average: 29,27 Someone said he was 32. Who was it? Me, which makes the average 29.5. -- Lee K. Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail- [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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On Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at 02:25 AM, Pedro Quaresma wrote: [Snip] Who's not on the above list, start talking ;) Tom? Jim? Edward? I'm 39 and not holding. ;-) -- Edward Franks
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On Thursday, January 23, 2003, at 07:26 PM, John Romero wrote: Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I do have several copies of the same games in baggies, though. ;) Sure, it doesn't hurt. I was just wondering what a Dungeon Campaign might go for. Heh. :drool: :drool: :drool: Geez, you know how to tempt people. :-D -- Edward Franks -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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On Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at 01:26 PM, Feldhamer, Stuart wrote: [Snip] I don't know...I hate the idea of keeping software in shrinkwrap. I can understand that shrinkwrap makes the value higher, because someone buying a piece of old software would rather buy a new item than a used item. But as a collector, why would I want my software shrinkwrapped unless I'm in the hobby for profit? I couldn't really enjoy my collection if it was all shrinkwrapped and I couldn't examine the documentation, feelies, etc. I mean, I also collect comics. If they were shrinkwrapped, forget it. I would never have gotten into the hobby. Collecting shrinkwrapped software, you might as well just be collecting the box art. I know some of you keep shrinkwrapped and non-shrinkwrapped copies of the same game...maybe if I had a warehouse I would do this too... : ) I'm with you on the shrinkwrap. While it can be fun to have a complete shrinkwrapped collection, I most enjoy replaying the old games with all the goodies at hand. There's nothing quite like playing Suspended with the face mask staring at you over the monitor while you chart where the robots are or using the cloth map in an Ultima to see where you want to go next. -- Edward Franks -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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More than I'd trust it to the airlines. - Original Message - From: Feldhamer, Stuart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:33 PM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! You would trust it to the mail though? I don't know if I would... -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 1:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Now, next question... Would someone who lives closer (driving distance) be willing to accept a package with some of the stuff I'll be bringing to show off? It's too far for me to drive (10+ hours) and I'm not chancing my items getting damaged or the shrink opened by airport security. - Original Message - From: Origin Museum [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 6:51 AM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position
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I remember buying Garbage Pail Kids...they sure were garbage, weren't they? Oh that brings back memories... heck I even bought those when I lived in Argentina (called Basuritas there). What ever happened to collectable trading cards that weren't sports or CCGs? Karl Kuras -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Yeah, I sort of feel the same way...what could I possibly bring that the people on this list haven't already seen??? Personal Software Zork? IBM King's Quest? Adventure in Serenia? Microsoft Adventure? Large box Ultima 2? I have a lot of rarer newer titles but you guys seem much more interested in the older stuff. Stuart -Original Message- From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I'll be there for some part of each of the three days. Though I can't imagine what I'd bring. Nothing I have is exceptionally rare or unusual (to the people on this list). I've seen C.E.'s want list and I can honestly say I've never heard of most of them. Come to think of it, how did you come up w/that list? You played most of them? Research? Filling in entire series? -Original Message- From: Origin Museum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ Information in this message reflects current market conditions and is subject to change without notice. It is believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Details provided do not supersede your normal trade confirmations or statements. Any product is subject to prior sale. CIBC World Markets Corp, its affiliated companies, and their officers or employees, may have a position in or make a market in any security described
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In a message dated 01/28/2003 9:28:47 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Large box Ultima 2? Stuart do you have the IBM Big Box UII? I have one and am curious to compare it with other IBM BBs. Mine has a full sized galactic map/ref card, same size as the manual. Most of the Apple/Atari versions have the half sized card although I have seen one 2nd edition Apple with the full sized card also. TTYL!! Tom
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I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Mine
is Apple 2. In fact, I didn't even know that there was a big box Ultima 2 for
IBM...are you sure that there is one?
Stuart
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:52
AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New
topic--Collectors UNITE!In a message dated 01/28/2003 9:28:47 AM Central Standard
Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Large box Ultima 2?Stuart do you have the
IBM Big Box UII? I have one and am curious to compare it with other IBM BBs.
Mine has a full sized galactic map/ref card, same size as the manual. Most of
the Apple/Atari versions have the half sized card although I have seen one 2nd
edition Apple with the full sized card also.TTYL!!Tom
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Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail
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Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed
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I'm 27, and I think CE is 28... Stuart -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe
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Freaking kids Feldhamer, Stuart wrote: I'm 27, and I think CE is 28... Stuart -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com
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I guess the old-timer has to 'fess up'. I am 38. Joe (young as you feel) Garrity Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:16:21 -0500 Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hahaha, that's a good idea. I'm curious about that. On the Wacky Packages forum, I know the median age is 35, because the question comes up alot. But what about here? Chris - 36 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 Pedro Quaresma wrote: Oh, calm down granpa! ;) ;) ;) Anyway, I'm younger than Stuart, Stefan is slightly younger than me, and Alexander is much younger than Stefan.. Can we say the age of the average collector is 26-27? We should have some statistics! ;) -- Pedro R. Quaresma Salvador Caetano IMVT Div. Sistemas de Informação / Systems and Information Division Administração e Desenvolvimento Lotus Notes / Lotus Notes Admnistration and Development [EMAIL PROTECTED] // +351 22 7867000 (ext. 3492) It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein Para: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A/C: Ref: Chris Newman cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Assunto: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! 28-01-2003 16:59 Solicita-se resposta a swcollect Freaking kids Feldhamer, Stuart wrote: I'm 27, and I think CE is 28... Stuart -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, I suppose we are all roughly in the same age group. I'm 36 and I think Jim, Romero, and CE are in their mid 30s too. Wackys were a major phenomenon of the early to mid 70s. Topps literally sold each set in the millions (saw an order from from Topps to a printing company for one of their runs, and they ordered 15 million stickers. That's ALOT of wackiness! :) Stephen Emond wrote: Heehee, I didn't know anyone else here appreciated Wacky Packages ;) I have a whole bunch of them in a box somewhere... Steve - Original Message - From: Chris Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. Origin Museum wrote: Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (CE., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
It's matured into a full-blown hobby. The original art used to generate the stickers sells on ebay anywhere from $3,000 - $20,000. Some of the stickers are worth quite alot of money. It's funny when the fans of a hobby grow from innocent kids to calculating adults and bring their wiles to bear on the hobby. All of the manuvering they use to get a hard-to-find item is surprising. Kinda takes the fun out of it and turns it into a cynical profiteering enterprise. Origin Museum wrote: Chris Newman wrote: I live on Long Island actually (New York). I'd REALLY like to go, as I'm very curious to see the faces behind the e-mails (except, of course, for Jim now that he sufficiently scared me by his totally unwarranted appearance on the MindCandy DVD) but I doubt I could make it. I have a new baby, and it's not easy to get a babysitter for an overnight. Congratulations on the baby, Chris, but we'll definitely miss ya! If any juggling is possible, please see what you can do...I think that it's gonna be a good time! This get-together idea is a good thing to nurture. I visit the Wacky Packages (another of my hobbies -- remember the 70s phenomenon of Wacky Packages stickers? http://www.wackypacks.net ) forum over on Delphi and they have get togethers constantly. It adds a new level of friendship and allows for a greater scope in the topics of the forum (because they know each other) and it's fun to read the back-and-forth exchanges. LOL! I used to collect Wacky Packages when I was in 3rd grade! I had over 100 of them! I brought them to school, and they were confiscated by a Catholic nun, my homeroom teacher. She spent the rest of the school year ditributing them to children who did well in her classes.and I have despised nuns ever since! :) Joe - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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I'd love to go, just expensive to fly anywhere from Canada :( If I *could* go though I think I know one thing I could bring... http://members.shaw.ca/cmdrfalcon/u3bg.jpg If anyone here can read Japanese we could even play ;) Steve - Original Message - From: Feldhamer, Stuart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:19 AM Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Yeah, I sort of feel the same way...what could I possibly bring that the people on this list haven't already seen??? Personal Software Zork? IBM King's Quest? Adventure in Serenia? Microsoft Adventure? Large box Ultima 2? I have a lot of rarer newer titles but you guys seem much more interested in the older stuff. Stuart -Original Message- From: Dan Chisarick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! I'll be there for some part of each of the three days. Though I can't imagine what I'd bring. Nothing I have is exceptionally rare or unusual (to the people on this list). I've seen C.E.'s want list and I can honestly say I've never heard of most of them. Come to think of it, how did you come up w/that list? You played most of them? Research? Filling in entire series? -Original Message- From: Origin Museum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Well, Well, WellThis could be turning into a real party! Philly Classic it IS, then! We've got 4 so far (C.E., Stuart, Joe +Paula)...anyone else wanna meet up? Chris Newman--don't you live in the Jersey area? Paula and I will each bring a few items to show...I hope everyone else does the same! Show and tell in Philadelphia! :) It's not too late! If you want to join us, post soon! Joe C.E. Forman [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:16:06 -0600 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - - This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available
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On Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at 09:55 AM, Feldhamer, Stuart wrote: Mine is Apple 2. In fact, I didn't even know that there was a big box Ultima 2 for IBM...are you sure that there is one? I own one. -- Edward Franks
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Chris Newman stated: Hahaha, that's a good idea. I'm curious about that. On the Wacky Packages forum, I know the median age is 35, because the question comes up alot. But what about here? Chris - 36 Stuart - 27 C.E. - 28 For the record, I'm 32. -- Lee K. Seitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Agree on the air circulation issue - covering games in plastic for a longer period *may* prove fatal depending on the humidity you enshrine with them. Make sure to puncture ziplocs if you plan to store games in them for several years. As for the plastic cases I would order 100 or so if they were in the $1.50 range, more if they were cheaper. I don't quite care about the size, the bigger the are, the larger the range of games I could put in them :) I'd highly prefer ordering custom-sized cases though (i.e. something that snugly fits a specific box type so the package won't rattle around inside). Perhaps we could ask other collectors outside this mailing list and see if we can commission a larger quantity. I'm in dire need of at least 200 cases for the classic OSI boxes. Won't be able to attend a meeting although I'd certainly love to. /Alexander -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Origin Museum schrieb: 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a sof tware collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we c ould make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Would this plastic case idea work if they simply had small vent holes in them? I'm most interested in them to prevent crushing during movement and damage from touching (or biting in the case of my dog or son). Hugh -Original Message- From: Alexander Zoeller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Agree on the air circulation issue - covering games in plastic for a longer period *may* prove fatal depending on the humidity you enshrine with them. Make sure to puncture ziplocs if you plan to store games in them for several years. As for the plastic cases I would order 100 or so if they were in the $1.50 range, more if they were cheaper. I don't quite care about the size, the bigger the are, the larger the range of games I could put in them :) I'd highly prefer ordering custom-sized cases though (i.e. something that snugly fits a specific box type so the package won't rattle around inside). Perhaps we could ask other collectors outside this mailing list and see if we can commission a larger quantity. I'm in dire need of at least 200 cases for the classic OSI boxes. Won't be able to attend a meeting although I'd certainly love to. /Alexander -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Origin Museum schrieb: 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a sof tware collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we c ould make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Agreed, but strategically-placed holes to allow a minimum of dust to get inside. - Original Message - From: Hugh Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 12:49 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Would this plastic case idea work if they simply had small vent holes in them? I'm most interested in them to prevent crushing during movement and damage from touching (or biting in the case of my dog or son). Hugh -Original Message- From: Alexander Zoeller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Agree on the air circulation issue - covering games in plastic for a longer period *may* prove fatal depending on the humidity you enshrine with them. Make sure to puncture ziplocs if you plan to store games in them for several years. As for the plastic cases I would order 100 or so if they were in the $1.50 range, more if they were cheaper. I don't quite care about the size, the bigger the are, the larger the range of games I could put in them :) I'd highly prefer ordering custom-sized cases though (i.e. something that snugly fits a specific box type so the package won't rattle around inside). Perhaps we could ask other collectors outside this mailing list and see if we can commission a larger quantity. I'm in dire need of at least 200 cases for the classic OSI boxes. Won't be able to attend a meeting although I'd certainly love to. /Alexander -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Origin Museum schrieb: 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a sof tware collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we c ould make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org
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I had a pipe burst above one of my boxes of games once. They were spared because of some cheap loose-fitting bags sealed with a single piece of tape. Breathable but servicable too. Certainly one can't expect plastic boxes to protect them from everything, but I strongly agree with the 'strategically placed' comment. Perhaps just on one side? -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 9:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Agreed, but strategically-placed holes to allow a minimum of dust to get inside. - Original Message - From: Hugh Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 12:49 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Would this plastic case idea work if they simply had small vent holes in them? I'm most interested in them to prevent crushing during movement and damage from touching (or biting in the case of my dog or son). Hugh -Original Message- From: Alexander Zoeller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 10:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Agree on the air circulation issue - covering games in plastic for a longer period *may* prove fatal depending on the humidity you enshrine with them. Make sure to puncture ziplocs if you plan to store games in them for several years. As for the plastic cases I would order 100 or so if they were in the $1.50 range, more if they were cheaper. I don't quite care about the size, the bigger the are, the larger the range of games I could put in them :) I'd highly prefer ordering custom-sized cases though (i.e. something that snugly fits a specific box type so the package won't rattle around inside). Perhaps we could ask other collectors outside this mailing list and see if we can commission a larger quantity. I'm in dire need of at least 200 cases for the classic OSI boxes. Won't be able to attend a meeting although I'd certainly love to. /Alexander -Original Message- From: Marco Thorek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Origin Museum schrieb: 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a sof tware collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we c ould make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because
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Yeah, I could take that Monday off instead. LMK how this works for everyone else. - Original Message - From: Stuart Feldhamer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Origin Museum schrieb: 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a software collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? This sounds like a lotta fun - I would just have to find the time! And autographs, well - those are always SO EXPENSIVE! Hahahahaha! I'm still pretty mystified that people want my signature... Maybe I would bring along MY Akalabeth... ;) You know, I have a bunch of old Synergistic Software titles in baggies hereI was thinking about popping them up on eBay - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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John, Think long and hard before you get rid of your Synergistics on ebay! Financial gain aside why would you do it? In a few decades the infant hobby of computer software collecting might turn into a mature, mainstream hobby. By selling these titles you would be removing a direct link to the very beginning of the hobby. How many hobbies can you think of where acquiring first generation artifacts is possible? These games are also a link to the state of the industry at the beginning of your career, as well as the state of the art. Keep them as pristine and innocent markers of a very exciting era. Just my opinion... John Romero wrote: 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? This sounds like a lotta fun - I would just have to find the time! And autographs, well - those are always SO EXPENSIVE! Hahahahaha! I'm still pretty mystified that people want my signature... Maybe I would bring along MY Akalabeth... ;) You know, I have a bunch of old Synergistic Software titles in baggies hereI was thinking about popping them up on eBay - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I do have several copies of the same games in baggies, though. ;) Sure, it doesn't hurt. I was just wondering what a Dungeon Campaign might go for. Heh. BTW, I fixed the problem with my getting duplicate emails. I had duplicate rules in Outlook so it was filtering the email twice! Fixed. - John -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 5:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! John, Think long and hard before you get rid of your Synergistics on ebay! Financial gain aside why would you do it? In a few decades the infant hobby of computer software collecting might turn into a mature, mainstream hobby. By selling these titles you would be removing a direct link to the very beginning of the hobby. How many hobbies can you think of where acquiring first generation artifacts is possible? These games are also a link to the state of the industry at the beginning of your career, as well as the state of the art. Keep them as pristine and innocent markers of a very exciting era. Just my opinion... John Romero wrote: 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? This sounds like a lotta fun - I would just have to find the time! And autographs, well - those are always SO EXPENSIVE! Hahahahaha! I'm still pretty mystified that people want my signature... Maybe I would bring along MY Akalabeth... ;) You know, I have a bunch of old Synergistic Software titles in baggies hereI was thinking about popping them up on eBay - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail- [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Oh, doubles, that's another story. www.ebay.com/sell.html :) John Romero wrote: Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I do have several copies of the same games in baggies, though. ;) Sure, it doesn't hurt. I was just wondering what a Dungeon Campaign might go for. Heh. BTW, I fixed the problem with my getting duplicate emails. I had duplicate rules in Outlook so it was filtering the email twice! Fixed. - John -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 5:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! John, Think long and hard before you get rid of your Synergistics on ebay! Financial gain aside why would you do it? In a few decades the infant hobby of computer software collecting might turn into a mature, mainstream hobby. By selling these titles you would be removing a direct link to the very beginning of the hobby. How many hobbies can you think of where acquiring first generation artifacts is possible? These games are also a link to the state of the industry at the beginning of your career, as well as the state of the art. Keep them as pristine and innocent markers of a very exciting era. Just my opinion... John Romero wrote: 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? This sounds like a lotta fun - I would just have to find the time! And autographs, well - those are always SO EXPENSIVE! Hahahahaha! I'm still pretty mystified that people want my signature... Maybe I would bring along MY Akalabeth... ;) You know, I have a bunch of old Synergistic Software titles in baggies hereI was thinking about popping them up on eBay - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail- [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
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Making games today isn't like the old days. Teams of 15 to 40 people are typical, and project managers are necessary for a team that size. I've seen many times where a programmer has a great game idea and therefore also wants to act as the designer or project manager. In the past a person could easily wear many hats. Now-a-days that is VERY difficult. A serious game design today requires a full-time lead designer, lead programmer, lead artist and project manager throughout the course of the project. More than once I've seen companies try to fill a few of those roles with one person and failing. The cowboy days of game development are rare today, and the more structured software discipline of modern games doesn't always appeal to the old-timers. Oh and I'd definitely buy a few hundred cases at that price. I'd want SSI big box sizes and the more standard SSI gold box sizes. Hugh ---Original Message--- From: Dan Chisarick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01/23/03 05:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Boxes: Not sure of the sizes. I'd say something big enough to hold an SSI wargame should be about right. I'd definitely order at least 100 of them if they're in the $1.50/ea range. Philly classic: That gets my vote (so what if its 35 minutes from my house). John Romero's sig: I don't suppose you have a small cache of your own creations in a box somewhere that you'd sign put up for auction... Random comment: Backhand me if I'm wrong but depressingly few classic game developers still write games. I stumble across the occasional homepage of an author and they have their past creations listed around page 3 or 4 of their online resume. And then they have project management at the top (yuck). With the possible exception of politics and corporate manuverings getting in the way, how can you get bored of turning pure thought and creativity into reality? Dan -Original Message- From: Chris Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! John, Think long and hard before you get rid of your Synergistics on ebay! Financial gain aside why would you do it? In a few decades the infant hobby of computer software collecting might turn into a mature, mainstream hobby. By selling these titles you would be removing a direct link to the very beginning of the hobby. How many hobbies can you think of where acquiring first generation artifacts is possible? These games are also a link to the state of the industry at the beginning of your career, as well as the state of the art. Keep them as pristine and innocent markers of a very exciting era. Just my opinion... John Romero wrote: 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? This sounds like a lotta fun - I would just have to find the time! And autographs, well - those are always SO EXPENSIVE! Hahahahaha! I'm still pretty mystified that people want my signature... Maybe I would bring along MY Akalabeth... ;) You know, I have a bunch of old Synergistic Software titles in baggies hereI was thinking about popping them up on eBay - John -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect
Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
To add to what Joe wrote, my cousin currently holds a management position at a plastics company. If we can get a large enough order to justify the expense involved, I'd be glad to talk to him about a production run, see what's involved. (Haven't gotten around to it yet, Joe, this Infocom T-shirt faker has been taking up a lot of my time, but it's on my list.) I can see myself ordering 200 - 300, easy. The more we order at once, the lower the unit cost. This could be something they could continue manufacturing, if the demand catches on. For the time being, I'd say something about the size of an Infocom grey or Origin two-piecer is about right, and maybe some a little larger. I think we're looking at 2 sizes. You don't want to make it too small and leave your big box Ultima II out, but they can't all be big enough to hold Suspended masks, or we're out of shelf space. B-) I'll put this to my readership in the next column, too. If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
On plastic cases: So far, the tally is as follows: Museum-200 Dan-100 Brad-100 Hugh-100 Current imaginary total=500 Of course, I won't hold anyone to these numbers until I could get a more detailed idea of cost--but I don't want to call any vendors until I can assure that there's enough interest. I assume that we'll need about a minimum run of 1000 to 1500 to make this happen...keep those imaginary bids coming! As to size, Hugh writes: Oh and I'd definitely buy a few hundred cases at that price. I'd want SSI big box sizes and the more standard SSI gold box sizes. For now, I believe that we'd only stick to ONE case size, and see how that goes. My idea is that we have cases made that would accomodate *MOST* box sizes, and the smaller ones would fit as well. With that in mind, could anyone measure an SSI big box for me(Hieght, Width, Depth), and we'll start with something a bit bigger as a standard to work with. (...so that it'll fit, of course) Or, better yet, could a few of you measure your biggest titles (after discarding the Ultima9, Ultima2, and other 'oversizes'), and post them here, so that we can get an idea of AVERAGE size? Preserving Worlds Joe Garrity Curator of the Origin Museum Protector of the Ultima Crossbow http://originmuseum.solsector.net - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
Now that I'm on the west coast, I won't be making the Philly classic. But if anybody wants to arrange something around E3, that would work for me. Hugh -Original Message- From: Stuart Feldhamer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Um...any chance we can do this on the Sunday of Philly Classic as opposed to Saturday? Stuart -Original Message- From: C.E. Forman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! *snip* If I can get the Friday before off, I'm definitely planning to do Philly Classic this year. Dragon*Con is out, as I've already made plans with a visiting German buddy for the CGE in Vegas that month. If you can make Philly, LMK if there's anything I can bring that you'd like to see. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
RE: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE!
You don't have to put everything in a case. I've got around 3000 games, but I'd be thrilled if I could just put a few hundred of the most delicate in plastic. Hugh -Original Message- From: Stephen S. Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [SWCollect] New topic--Collectors UNITE! Hello, yeah, I've also been largely absent because of busy-ness in real life, but I'm now furnishing a large room and am now thinking of filling the rest of the room with games :) I think a big problem with plastic boxes is that games just come in too many sizes. They also weigh a ton ... and now that my game collection is somewhere over the 1,000 mark; if I got a thousand of these at $1.50 a pop, I'm out enough money that could have gotten several shrinked pink frisbees (eek!) I can't afford that; I need to be reasonably economical. Right now I think I'll just go for bookcases with glass cabinet doors attached. These will reasonably protect the games from dust (not perfect but should be close) and still make them readily accessible for playing and looking. Plastic baggies, even if you go deluxe baggies, are awkward-looking and not really a long-term solution. Also, unlike many of you other folk, I also have to worry about anchoring my bookcases to the wall, so I don't lose too much in case an earthquake strikes :) I did look around the 'net for storage solutions, and much of what currently exists can't accommodate something as large as a common Ultima VI box. As for meeting, I'd be all up for that, except most of the people reading this aren't in California, I'd wager, even if there are enough collectors here to clean out any remotely reasonable source of goods (sigh). -- Stephen On Thu, 23 Jan 2003, Origin Museum wrote: Although this talk about genres is fascinating, I'm gonna start a new topic (I hope noone minds). I spent some time a few weeks ago talking to C.E. Forman on the phone. We covered a multitude of topics, but the two that were the most interesting are below. I'd like to get input on each of them. Please post to this topic if anyone is interested in either. 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom box made to a software collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! So, here are the questions: *If you were able to have plastic boxes made to preserve your software, what would be the specifications?(size, ie: LxWxH) *What type of box would they be?(clamshell, like an Ultima box, hinged, or something else?) *How much would you pay for each box? *How many boxes would you buy in your first order? If we can suss out some agreeable details, and enough people were interested in buying in large numbers, we *MAY* be able to make this happen. I'm assuming the more that were ordered, the cheaper they would be. I know that if they were relatively cheap ($1.50 to $2.00 each), I would buy 200 of these boxes immediately. Please let me know what you all think of this. 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like this. Would YOU attend? ...Preserving Worlds... Joe Garrity Curator of The Origin Museum http://originmuseum.solsector.net - Express yourself with a super cool email address from BigMailBox.com. Hundreds of choices. It's free! http://www.bigmailbox.com - -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect
