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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: trip6 on January 04, 2008, 03:21:31 AM
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I need your help... Here's the deal... I have a nice collection of amigas that my girlfriend hates, because she says they clutter things. However she doesn't mind equipment that has the original boxes and are stacked in neat piles.
So what I need is two original A1200 boxes with styros and internal box if possible and two A500 boxes with styros and internal box if possible.
If somebody has extras lying around I would gladly pay postage... I would even pay up to $75.00 per box for A1200 boxes and up to $40.00 per box for A500 boxes, if they are 100% complete with styros and internal box and in good shape.
Please help me save my Amiga collection from the wrath of the little woman... Thanks in advance.
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:crazy:
A good friend of mine would say to you "Put your foot down or cut your Schwanz off!"
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Why does it have to be actuall Amiga boxes? Surely a suitably sized plain cardboard box will do the job?
Maybe you could get scans of the original artwork and laminate them onto some plain boxes. This would be much cheaper.
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I suggest you boot your girlfriend out and tell her she has a say when you're married.
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I say he sends me his 1200s and 500s for safe keeping. :-D :-P ;-)
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Wow you guys are harsh... I was hoping somebody would help... I am trying to keep the peace here...
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There is some good advice here.
In your relationship you have to have established boundaries. She is going to have to accept some of your (in her mind) clutter/junk/toys.
Don't end up being one of those pu**y-whipped types. It's very sad.
The art is hitting the right compromise.
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trip6 wrote:
Wow you guys are harsh... I was hoping somebody would help... I am trying to keep the peace here...
Hey I am opposed to "shacking up" and I am not afraid to voice my opinions on it. :) My wife and I lived separately before we married and she doesn't complain about my 20 Amigas, 5 Ataris, 4-5 Commodore 8 bits. :P
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two original A1200 boxes with styros and internal box if possible and two A500 boxes with styros and internal box if possible.
Hey, I don't want to offend or come off rude so sorry if I do, but I notice one of two things with the statement above .i.e. you want both with styros and internal boxes
so....
1. You just want these boxes to sell some Amigas "boxed" for more money or something as I can't figure how the hell your girfriend would know what is IN the box that is stacked up?
2. If she really wants you to have everything packed in the boxes neat as well then I say maybe she is a little too anal retentive?
Does her closet look like this??
(http://www.dalemannodesigns.com/images/closet.jpg)
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@trip6
The problem with keeping the peace is that one person always ends up being the one that does. Say goodbye to your soul.
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@AmigaHeretic
You just want these boxes to sell some Amigas "boxed" for more money or something
Would including some old boxes really boost the price so much that paying $75 for them in the first place would be at all justified?
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Comeon guys. Give him a break here :)
If you have a spare box or re-boxed your amiga, 75$ sounds like a sweet deal. No matter what his real motives are ;)
You can PM me, as I might have a spare A1200 box up on the attic :)
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EVERYTHING FOR THE VAGINA!
:bow:
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First, tickle your woman untill she laughs so much she lets go of your family jewels.
Second, that is now the time to tell her to stay well away from your miggy collection.
As it's still the Xmas season, I'm not even going to charge you for that guidance.
All the best. :lol:
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You just want these boxes to sell some Amigas "boxed" for more money or something as I can't figure how the hell your girfriend would know what is IN the box that is stacked up?
First, no it has nothing to do with boosting their value. It has to do with a safe way to store them... The original box with styros will help protect them. She doesn't care whats in the box just that it looks neat, not units loose layying around. I store my stuff that I am not using, as I have limited space to play with my amiga stuff.
Second, yes her closet does look like that.
Third, if you saw the space that I have to work with and you saw my girlfriend you would understand why I am making such an effort.
Fourth, she has made compromises recently. So its my turn... This is just the rules of a good relationship. In a way I would actually feel more secure that the equipment is protected if I had boxes for them. Right now some are in anti-static bags and some are just loose.
If anybody could help I would appreciate it... I though that maybe amigakit would have some...
The lay down the law attitude does not work in reality, its a negotiation, not an argument. With the exception of the one married guy who replied, I take it that all of you are single based on your unrealistic replies.
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please! guys! could someone kills me as soon as i'll decide to get married? :-)
joking trip6!
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Tell your girlfriend to ditch any shoes or clothes she hasn't worn in more than 12 months....
and then you'll see about getting rid of the Amigas.
:crazy:
They can't have it both ways.
Sounds like its an organization problem. Here in the states we have container stores where you can buy pretty boxes with lables that match interiors.
Nice shelving systems, etc.
With the $65 at a clip you're willing to spend on boxes just get professional mass produced storage systems.
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The lay down the law attitude does not work in reality, its a negotiation, not an argument. With the exception of the one married guy who replied, I take it that all of you are single based on your unrealistic replies.
Yep, I'm single :-D
When i like to have Amiga's all over the place, I do that. Not allways, but sometimes..
If I were you, I would find some boxes in the right size and make the styros myself.
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This smells like the prologue to ...
My wife/girlfriend is making me sell my equipment!
seen it all hundreds of times before.
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Sounds like you need a man room. One room that is your domain. Beyond the door which your word is law.
My uncle has one. He decided it was the best way to keep his wife and sanity. He decorates it, the computer is in there along with the HAM radio and his other items. Basically. his play room.
My aunt has the rest of the house. Which she decorates and accessorizes to no end.
Maybe get some nice shelves to display them on or get/make your own custom boxes.
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I totally agree with the man room idea. I have my "basement office", a bedroom turned computer and work area. No more gutted electronics on the dining room table.
It would be neat to find original boxes, that's true. But a nice cabinet or shelves would make a nice display for your Amigas.
Seems like you listen to her concerns. That's great. Any idea if she likes engagement rings? :-)
Hope it works out for ya!
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Argo wrote:
Sounds like you need a man room. One room that is your domain. Beyond the door which your word is law.
Argo has the best solution, if you have the space. In Ham radio, we used to call those rooms "shacks" even if it was indoors :)
Not having space, and if you are in Buffalo NY, I'd go to the nearest location of a chain called the Container Store. They have boxes of all sizes to simulate original packaging, and even shelves to store them on.
Oh, and are you going to post a pic of the G-friend?
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I know what you mean. I would like nice boxes for all my systems and it can get pretty cluttered if you do not have lots of room. You can't swing a dead cat in my house without hitting a retro computer!! Good thing I am single. When I bring over a girl I usually remove all the amiga and ataris from the common areas atleast!
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I second the man room. My girlfriend doesnt mind the computer stuff, I keep it neat, and clean up when i'm done playing. If I get married, i'll just get a 3 bedroom place and keep one room or the garage for all my retro stuff.. do what I did.. just get some plastic storage boxes and fill it up with your amiga stuff... I've got one for software and one for hardware, plus it keeps the dust out much better than an original box, and it wont tear and keeps moisture out.. I say its time for you to find her a hobby! :lol:
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Pssh. I *STILL* say he should just send me his 1200s and 500s for safe keeping!! :lol:
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AND I STILL SAY "USE PLAIN CARDBOARD BOXES!" You should be able to find ones which are the right size, "AND BUY SOME SYROFOAM SQUARES AND CUT CHUNKS OUT!".
PROBLEM SOLVED!
Sorry I had to shout, but it seemed like you were not listening to me
Why does it have to be original boxes anyway, the Amiga boxes were always ugly, flimsy things. Seen the box on the "magic pack"? Or the graphics on my A500 box? Puke inducing!
Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to my "Man Room" (which until now was known as "the Studio"). That was the second best suggestion here, but obviously won't work in a small apartment.
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It would be great to have a "man" room if I had the space and/or money for one (an addition to the house). In the next house this will be a consideration. In a way its partially my fault, almost 100% of my 8-bit commodore stuff has 100% original packaging and she got used to\tolerant of that stuff. When I started re-kindling my amiga collection, I was getting alot of unboxed loose equipment as opposed to the commodore stuff that was 100% complete with packaging and all.
I have not been able to locate the right size plain brown boxes for these units (always too big or too small) , so I figured if I am going to have to buy storage boxes or carboard boxes, why not try to get original packaging first. After all that is what its made for...
Wow this really sparked a debate to a degree of which I couldn't have imagined, when I originally posted. I was just looking for some original boxes to keep the peace. I guess that I touched on a sensitive subject with everyone...
If you have boxes, I'll take them...
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trip6 wrote:
Wow this really sparked a debate to a degree of which I couldn't imagined, when I originally posted. I was just looking for some original boxes to keep the peace. I guess that I touched on a sensitive subject with everyone...
Heh. I was just trying to get some free Amigas. :roflmao:
;-)
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Can't find boxes which are EXACTLY the right size? No problem.
USE A BIGGER BOX! you could store several amigas in one.
Cut styrofoam to size to stop them from moving about and getting damaged.
I had to do this recently in order to transport my collection.
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@trip6
Here is the Deal................if you want to marry her...............if she is the ONE............then listen to her concerns.......Your Amiga will never find you a wife worth marrying...so the wife is more important.
However........I sold off a bunch of Amiga stuff for a woman I wanted to marry........seems to have been a scam now I don't know............but I no longer have an SX32 and FMV card and a few other goodies. I don't regret it because now I know I am willing to do what I have to for the right girl. SO listen to her.
But here is an awesome suggestion:
Go to Target, and get nice containers..even if they are expensive (Heck you would pay $75 for a cardboard box so....) then get them all the same size and color so it looks eally neat when you stack them and go to UHAUL or something to get that styrofoam Popcorn stuff and your good to go!
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and go to UHAUL or something to get that styrofoam
Are you TRYING to make DOOMY'S head EXPLODE!!!
(http://www.feebleminds-gifs.com/exploding-head.gif)
Doomy would kill you if you used anything OTHER than BLACK anti-static foam. You know that the "pink" anti-static foam is FAKE!! :-D
(Actually he probably wouldn't care if you packed those "crap" A1200's in styrofoam peanuts, but not those mil-spec A500s.)
**Disclamer: A1200's are always "Crap" unless Doomy is trying to sell one in an auction then they are "Awsome!".
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OMG.. I've had 1 bottle of red wine on my own and 1 litre of beer and still I fell that I have to be the voiceof reason in this thread.. but here it goes:
Arnljot Arntsen said(after two cans and a bottle of californian red):
Listen original poster: You've gotten a good advice. Get a bigger box and put everything it after customizing styrofoam to it.
Amiga.org: Get a grip. He posted a simple wanted ad. "Original boxes wanted." Not an ad for relationship advice.
Now, play nice!
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oh STOP!!
this has nothing to do with boxes, computers or Amigas, it has to do with respect.
if a partner/spouse/friend/etc doesn't respect YOU, they think they can bully you around and tell you what YOU should value and what you should consider trash.
screw that!
I'd NEVER let anyone tell me what to do with MY stuff.
don't piss me off! :madashell:
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cecilia wrote:
oh STOP!!
this has nothing to do with boxes, computers or Amigas, it has to do with respect.
if a partner/spouse/friend/etc doesn't respect YOU, they think they can bully you around and tell you what YOU should value and what you should consider trash.
screw that!
I'd NEVER let anyone tell me what to do with MY stuff.
don't piss me off! :madashell:
ok, ok, ok!
You're right. But I only say this because you're an amiga fan with a female nick!
OMG... I might be banned now...