Blizzard 1260/PPC for swap...

[syphus]

One other thing... Can anyone offer some suggestions as to the most acceptable way of carrying out an exchange like this? Is there some sort of protocol for who sends first, or the use of a third party, or even just doing two complete sales via something with receipts like Paypal?

How would you want it done, if it were you? Thoughts are welcome:)

[BinoX]

I'd do it like this

You (wanting to do the swap) sends the item out (recorded delivery) and when the other person receives it they send you their card (also recorded delivery)

recorded delivery is very important so you can see when the person has actually received the card.

Alternatively, both ppl send cards to a 3rd party who then sends them on. (Still all using registered mail)


On another note: Where are you based? (UK/US/ETC?)

[syphus]

Good advice, ta. I'm in the UK; Newcastle.

[doctorq]

How would you want it done, if it were you? Thoughts are welcome:)

If it was me, I would take it like two seperate sales. At least get the price difference between the 603e+ board and the 1260 board before you send out your card.

And yes, recorded delivery only, insurance highly recommended, as packages DO get lost in the mail system every now and then,  and these are expensive parts, and furthermore, not easy to replace.

[Bazzaq]

Hi. I don't have a blizzard to trade but i do have an apollo 1260 @ 66mhz to trade.

It's only got the 1 simm slot so 32mb is max it will take. Another slot can be soldered on to get it to 64mb.

pmail me if interested.

[syphus]

-=UPDATE=-

I've had a bit of interest already, and I'm asking interested parties to pmail me with offers that they think are reasonable price-differences between 1260 and 603e+.

In terms of the practicalities of the trade, I'm thinking the best thing could be for me to sell my card for an agreed price, taking payment via PayPal (and posting with registered/insurance) on the understanding that the other party sells their 1260 for an agreed lower price to me, also to be paid via PayPal etc.

Of course if people have other solutions, I'm happy to hear them:)

[Rob]

Looks at at A1200 tower with Apollo 1260/50 an other stuff rescued from a friend who was about to tip it.  Wonders if it would be ethical to sell the Tower and accessories and swap the proceeds and 1260 for BPPC and keep it.

[Gav]

Hi
I`m pretty much from newcastle and have a Blizzard 1260,i`m very interested..I have sent you a pm,hope to hear back from you soon.
Thanks
Gav

[Gav]

Just thought i would say that i was the one who done the deal with Bren..Great guy and a great card..
Really happy with it  :-)

[Gwion]

I would just keep the card its GREAT card!:-D

[syphus]

THANK YOU to everyone who got in touch with me to show their interest in this deal, and I'm sorry if I forgot to reply to anyone. The pmail system doesn't have a 'sent' folder, so while I *think* I replied to everyone individually, I apologise if I missed you.

And thanks to everyone who offered suggestions and, of course, to Gav:) Now I'm going to go and set up my non-PPC 060 libs...