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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #14 from previous page: March 09, 2011, 05:33:59 AM »
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But i am actually not looking for disks, i am after manuals and boxes : )


Yes, if all else fails, having original boxes with manuals is cool. I had a large Atari ST deal a few months back and got well worth my money in software. But... All the boxes with manuals I got I thought all had disks, but all are missing. So, I need to now find downloads and make my own. Was bummed but at least I have boxes and manuals. Tj
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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2011, 07:33:39 AM »
Some of the latest issues of Amiga Format has some pretty well detailed articles about how to clean disks that are damaged by mold.
 

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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2011, 08:03:15 AM »
I'm scratching my head on this one.  I'm from Maryland and totally understand the mold thing, but in all my experiences, the box goes first before the disks get done in.

What condition are the boxes in?

The only thing I can think of is that he had all the disks in a disk case or something and that is how they all get infected and not the boxes.  But the outside of the disks would have the film also...

Perplexing.

As for the mold itself, I'd get it tested.  No joke, I lived in my parents basement for years, moved out in '98, went back to visit last year and ALL the dry wall was pulled down for black mold.  Apparently the stuff is toxic or something and fairly invisible unless in large colonies.

I know I'm sounding like a real conspiracy theorist right now, but I'm really just lookin' out for ya.  GOOD LUCK!
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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2011, 02:55:21 PM »
The boxes were a little dusty, and a few show signs of moisture like warpage on the bottom - but by and large, they're in really good shape. No obvious signs of mildew or weak integrity like they've been kept in a damp environment all this time.
 

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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2011, 02:57:30 PM »
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Some of the latest issues of Amiga Format has some pretty well detailed articles about how to clean disks that are damaged by mold.

Is there a link out there to read up on this?
 

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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2011, 07:25:59 PM »
Back in the day (C64 day), we could pretty easily take the floppy out of the case/jacket and wash it or replace it even..
Looking at a 3.5" disk now tho, I'm not sure you can open the floppy without ruining it..
Hmmmmm

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Re: Boxed Amiga software deal turns bust :-(
« Reply #20 on: March 09, 2011, 07:48:32 PM »
you might be able to, but I dont think they'll fit back together again properly.