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Re: PSB series II disks on eBay

2012-12-06 by dvdborn

Hand up. I was one of the other bidders. Though not the +£300 one.
Unfortunately my pockets weren't so deep. 

I really hope these disks still contain all their data. Let us know.

Cheers,
David
http://dvdborn.blogspot.com

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, Joe Sleator <joe.sleator@...> wrote:
>
> I think the dubious honour of the most expensive ones goes to myself. Half
> asleep, accidentally bidding against another enthusiastic member...and
> winning. Put your hand up, other member!
> 
> Got a few others as well. And yes, at least one other member got a few!
> 
> Yay! \o/
> 
> We'll keep y'all posted as to what was on 'em, if anything useful. I think
> the PPG ones might be 8" waveterm B, and the CMI ones II or IIx. We'll know
> more when they arrive, of course.
> 
> Hopefully all who won floppies are in a position to imagedisk 'em, and they
> all have rare and wonderful content for our continued content-ment.
> 
> Joe S
> On Dec 6, 2012 9:48 AM, "KyleR" <kar_chicago@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > I see these disks sold for nearly US$2500...wow!
> >
> > Is the buyer a member here? I hope we will find out if the disks are still
> > usable.
> >
> > --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, linear226@ wrote:
> > >
> > > in case any Series II users are interested..
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/330834587035?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
> > >
> > > also same seller has some frankie goes to hollywood PPG Waveterm disks
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankie-Goes-To-Hollywood-original-Fairlight-floppy-discs-set-of-4-rare-genuine-/330834579322?pt=UK_Music_Music_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4d07470f7a
> > >
> > > :)
> > >
> >
> >  
> >
>

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