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Old 05-31-2004, 12:58 PM   #1
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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? :-?
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Old 05-31-2004, 01:59 PM   #2
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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

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Old 06-04-2004, 10:21 AM   #3
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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
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Old 06-04-2004, 10:32 AM   #4
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where can you buy a new one from? and ship to the uk and how much
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Old 06-04-2004, 10:52 AM   #5
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I jut want to know who is going to honor the 2 year warrenty?
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Old 06-04-2004, 01:56 PM   #6
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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
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Old 06-04-2004, 02:03 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 06-04-2004, 02:42 PM   #8
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Anywhere in Europe (not counting with UK, the postage is just too expensive) where I can buy one of those?
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Old 06-04-2004, 03:44 PM   #9
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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.
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try the swedish store www.ggsdata.se they have new A1200 for sale.

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