*********************************************************************** This article is being presented through the *StarBoard* Journal of the FlagShip/StarShip SIGs (Special Interest Groups) on Delphi and GEnie telecommunication networks. Permission is hereby granted to non-profit organizations only to reprint this article or pass it along electronic- ally as long as proper credit is given to both the author and the *StarBoard* Journal. *********************************************************************** REPAIR FOLLOW-UP REPORT In last month's *StarBoard* Journal TWOMC told us how to trade in our broken C64's and/or 1541's for new machines, OR exchange them for C128's and 1571's. This month he tells us more about his business and gives us lots of different options. One correction to last month's article... TWOMC does have a GEnie account, but because he is not on line daily, he would like to suggest that folks contact him by voice, mail, or his BBS. The following will help you contact him more easily: Eric B 643 East 13 Street, 2E New York, New York 10009 Voice phone: 212-505-0320 BBS telephone: 212-420-9380 (1200 baud only) And now for this month's update!! New Equipment Sales: 1670 1200BPS MODEM... NOW ONLY $139.00 MPS-1000 PRINTER...............$233.00 1571 DISK DRIVE................$225.00 C-128 COMPUTER.................$245.00 (Call for current price) C-64C COMPUTER.................$179.00 1541N DISK DRIVE...............$175.00 NYS Sales Tax Additional Trade-ins TRADE IN GET PAY -------------------------------------- 1541 (OLD STYLE) 1571 $125.00 1541N (NEW STYLE) 1571 $119.00 C-64 COMPUTER C-128 $145.00 -------------------------------------- Trade-in equipment must have original packaging and be in good physical and working condition. If equipment is damaged in any way, add $15 to trade-in prices. NYS sales tax additional Damaged Equipment Exchange DAMAGED UNIT......... GET ........... FOR ------------------------------------------- 1541(OLD STYLE) GET NEW STYLE $ 70.00 1541N (NEW STYLE) GET 1541N $ 65.00 1571 DISK DRIVE GET 1571 $ 90.00 C-64 COMPUTER GET C-64 $ 55.00 C-128 COMPUTER GET C-128 $ 90.00 ------------------------------------------- NYS sales tax additional All equipment, sold by us, whether trade-in or straight purchase, is brand new, covered by manufacturer's warranty. Prices subject to change. Check MCMC BBS for price updates....(The Metro Computer Message Center, in New York City, 212-420-9380, 1200 baud ONLY). I also can get Amiga systems, with 512Kb RAM, and RGB Monitor, for $1,200.00. *********************** * A Note from Eric B: * *********************** Send your equipment (if applicable) properly packaged and prepaid (we pay shipping on new equipment to you) and a money order in the appropriate amount (paid to Eric B) to: Eric B 643 East 13 Street, Suite 2E NYC, NY 10009 Your order will be processed within 24 hours of receipt (excluding weekends and holidays). In case of personal checks your order will be held for bank clearance. Many people have been asking about our sources for the computer equipment we sell. People may wonder if we are conducting a legitimate business. COMMODORE EXPRESS: This is an authorized dealer of Commodore/Amiga, and Atari Computer systems, and many brands of computer peripherals and software. It is through Commodore Express that we are able to offer most of the great values we have on computer equipment and supplies. If you want more information about Commodore Express, please write: COMMODORE EXPRESS 336 ROUTE 9 NORTH MANALAPAN, NEW JERSEY 07726 EBSC SYSTEMS CONSULTANTS: This is the independent operation, run by Eric B. Eric B shops around at computer fairs, shows, and distributors, to bring you more great values on computer equipment and accessories. We never conduct any illegal business transactions. Through Commodore Express and EBSC, you will never buy an item which "fell off the truck". All of our goods are new (except for used & surplus, as specified), and covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Eric B (TWOMC on GEnie)