Msg: 6979 *Conference*

03-18-97 09:10:06

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : WILLIAM MCWEENY

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #6978 (VARIOUS PRODUCTS)


 > (1) About ten years ago ... in 32K and 64K versions ... 
 > Do you ever see any of these?

I know these well.  PCSG's RAM expansions were manufatured by American
Cryptronics in Costa Mesa, CA.  Tony, Gary Kakert's chief engineer used to
build them by hand.  We used to carry them until sales went to zero.  The PG
Design unit was built and sold by Peter Van Heusden in Richmond, MI.  Peter
didn't want to bother continuing the units when sales went away in the late
'80s.

The PCSG/AC unit was booted via a ROM+ ROM (I have the code and can burn these
ROMs).  PG Design's unit booted from software shipped on tape.  That code
should be around here, someplace.

I believe that I "do" have some of these units in the warehouse.  I will make a
note to check.  However, be forwarned, the warehouse is a BIG fricken mess with
everything boxed away.  I started moving and reorganizing the entire place last
November and never finished the job.  The xmas sale started, and other projects
came up and the warehouse is still pretty much packed in boxes.

On the flip side, I have plans to dig back in this month--this is the truth.
I've already totally redesigned and streamlined the computer lab, complete with
4 computer upgrades and yet, 2 more pentiums and a laser to the printer rack.

 > (2) Do you have TS-DOS ROM?  If so, what is the current price?

Yes sir.  I still manufacture all 3 versions of ROM and 6 versions of the disk
along with full documentation (paper... the expensive part).  $49.95 ROM,
$39.95 disk. (see below)

 > (3) Do you have for sale or know of an available Model 102?  If so, 
 > what is the price?

Sir, I do a very brisk business in reconditioned Model 100 and 102 computers.
I have over 1,000 Model 100s available and around 500 Model 102s.  I sell in
multiple units world wide to industry and research firms.  These companies pay
me a premium price for multiple units.  They like that I stand behind these
machines for 90 days and that each one has been totally reconditioned, starting
with a total dissassembly, testing, cleaning, repair, etc.

May I suggest that you check the for sale ads for individuals selling their
equipment.  You will spend far less than buying a 102 from me.  I highly
recommend that you go to our web site and click on the For Sale list.  This is
a user-managed CGI dedicated to members selling Model "T" stuff to each other.

 > (4) Are the 1996 Holiday Special prices still in effect, or have 
 > prices gone back to the previous level?

The sale ended at midnight Dec 31st 1996... just like I wrote at the top of the
order form... which you read, before you asked me these questions.  But that's
okay.  I understand human nature.  Two and two don't always add up to four...
everyone wants a deal.  Nothing wrong with asking.  Right?

I will gladly give a discount on your next order.  Just how much will be my
choice but it will be a solid discount.  I have just made a note in your
records on this end to provide a discount on your next order.

Thank you for asking.  Again, give me some time to get the warehouse back in
order and find and test the RAM expansions.  -Rick-