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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: MrWho on May 31, 2004, 07:58:43 PM

Title: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: MrWho on May 31, 2004, 07:58:43 PM
Hi there. I'm in need of some help on deciding what to do.

I want to buy an Amiga 1200, but I'm with serious difficulties doing so. I have two chances so far, none of them too appealing, but I must decide between them if nothing better comes up.

- I can buy a very cheap A1200 through eBay on UK. Trouble is, postage from there to Portugal is around 50€, and that without any kind of insurance. So, it goes to around €75 if I buy it real cheap and with insured postage.

- I found out here in Portugal a new A1200, wich goes for about 150€. Since it's new, I suppose it has the full 2 year warranty, and the regular software/accesories and brand new package.

So, here's my problem. Should I go for the €75 used Amiga in UK, with all the risks it poses me? Or should I go for the safe bet and pay €150 for a new A1200 with the 2 year warranty?  :-?
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: Markus_Bieler on May 31, 2004, 08:59:04 PM
If the "new" A1200 has already Kickstart 3.1 installed I would buy the new one.
Most A1200 on E-Bay have kickstart 3.0 installed, so buying a Kickromset is more or less needed.

And I guess that the new one has a HerdDisk installed

Markus
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: NJ_72 on June 04, 2004, 05:21:04 PM
i would go for a new one ! its worth the extra cash, as you will get a complete package with box, manuals and even warranty :-)

bought myself a new 1200 a few months ago, looking so nice and clean besides the other "yellowing" amiga hardware i have :lol:
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: lordnicon on June 04, 2004, 05:32:14 PM
where can you buy a new one from? and ship to the uk and how much
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: vpcs on June 04, 2004, 05:52:55 PM
I jut want to know who is going to honor the 2 year warrenty?
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: MrWho on June 04, 2004, 08:56:57 PM
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lordnicon wrote:
where can you buy a new one from? and ship to the uk and how much


Send a mail to geral@cyber-expert.com

I guess they understand English...  :-P
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: Zetec-S on June 04, 2004, 09:03:27 PM
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lordnicon wrote:
where can you buy a new one from? and ship to the uk and how much


I noticed the other day that Vesalia have A1200s with Magic Pack and UK keyboards for just over 60GBP. They even do new ones with OS3.5 preinstalled.
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: MrWho on June 04, 2004, 09:42:22 PM
Anywhere in Europe (not counting with UK, the postage is just too expensive) where I can buy one of those?
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: Acill on June 04, 2004, 10:44:43 PM
Why not just save up and get a Pegasos or an A1? With OS4 Pre not out its a much better option I would think.
Title: Re: Buying an A1200 - Or not?
Post by: crown on June 13, 2004, 06:09:31 PM
try the swedish store www.ggsdata.se  they have new A1200 for sale.

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lordnicon wrote:
where can you buy a new one from? and ship to the uk and how much