CompuServe Thread

#Tape Drive Wanted

30 messages in this thread
#82936From: Forrest McKinneyDec 28, 1992 12:04 PM
Looking for SCSI Tape Backup Forrest
#82946From: Christopher TolmieDec 28, 1992 1:08 PM
Forrest, Take a look at the refurbished Viper tape drive bundled with AMI-BACK for around $350 from: MoonLighter Software Development,Inc 3208-C East Colonial Drive Suite 204 Orlando, FL 32803 407-384-9484 FAX 407-384-9319 Chris
#83100From: David CzayaDec 29, 1992 10:36 PM
The Fax number is disconnected. I tried yesterday. -Dave-
#83210From: Christopher TolmieDec 30, 1992 5:46 PM
What about the voice number? It should be good. MoonLighter Software Development,Inc 3208-C East Colonial Drive Suite 204 Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 384-9484 Chris
#83223From: David CzayaDec 30, 1992 8:32 PM
I found out the fax number you posted had a transposed number. The correct number is 407-384-9391 (you had 9319). David Czaya …via AutoPilot
#83240From: Christopher TolmieDec 30, 1992 10:15 PM
Dvaid, Somtetimse, I mkae mitkaes, but usually somoene cathces me. >grin< That has been in my rollodex like that for some time now, thanks for finding it. Chris
#83226From: Dave CinegeDec 30, 1992 9:16 PM
I would like to know why all the messages I leave with any type of commercial asspect are moved to a private section, but Chris is allowed to out right ADVERTISE for a company selling tape drives. If I were to leave such info it would be gone in 5 minutes. But this is at least the third I have seen not only pricing but an address and phone #. They may be selling refurb drives, but they DO come with a warranty, and brand NEW software. So why isn't this being regulated? Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83239From: Christopher TolmieDec 30, 1992 10:15 PM
Dave, You asking me why? A person asked for info on tape drive, I gave it to him. I don't own the company, make a commission, or own stock. I don't even have a Viper Tape Drive, I use a GVP Wangtek 5150ES paid like $500 for it in an external case and you can call them at: GVP 600 Clark Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 FAX 1-215-337-9922 Main Office 1-215-337-8770 Tech support 1-215-354-9495 Ext 2 GARY Ext 263 Robert Ext 370 if you need info on it. If someone asked for info on 486 BB upgrades, I'd probably (maybe) mention to them to ask you at Elite MicroComputers, but since your in here all the time I mostly would figure you'd pick up on it and use E-mail. When I was operating an Amiga service bureau and typesetter, I didn't advertise my prices in here. I did use E-mail to send info to people who asked for it. I never sent it unsolicited. Maybe I should add disclaimer? I am not affiliated with any of the above mentioned companies, I make NO commisions, gifts or receive any renumerations of any kind for any information I may supply. Buyers should be aware that it is their choice if they make a purchase and should understand it is on them if it doesn't work out. <grin> If I'm doing something in error, SYSOPS please let me know. Chris
#83271From: Mark D. ManesDec 31, 1992 2:04 AM
I am not a Sysop, but I play one on TV! 🙂 Chris, pay not attention to the man behind the curtain. I think you did not right–no surprise eh? -mark=
#83372From: Don Curtis/SYSOPJan 1, 1993 12:35 AM
Chris, No problem at all with what you're doing….replying to a request for information since you're not affiliated with the companies involved. Don
#83268From: Michael GerardDec 31, 1992 1:25 AM
Because Chris is making a recommendation to a user of a company in which he has _no_ vested interest. Chris is in no way connected with Moonlighter, and he is not advertising, but rather sharing information he has in response to a question asked by another user, just like him.
#83274From: Dave CinegeDec 31, 1992 3:35 AM
But if I respond, it will be moved…… Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83286From: Michael GerardDec 31, 1992 9:03 AM
not true. It depends on HOW you respond.
#83270From: Mark D. ManesDec 31, 1992 2:04 AM
Dave, It is simple. You are a vendor while Chris is a potential customer. See the difference? CIS is not a place to hawk commercial wares, unless you have a place in AmigaVendor. Dave–everytime I think that I have misjudged you, you give me reason to consider my thoughts valid. -mark=
#83275From: Dave CinegeDec 31, 1992 3:35 AM
My point is….it seems the policies of CI$, aren't really fair…..If I had a buddu of mine calling he could push my products like crazy, but if I mention anything about a price I'm solicitating people…like I'm selling drugs or something. Isn't Chris solicitating when he pushes one company that hard? Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83285From: Michael GerardDec 31, 1992 9:03 AM
That's not the point. Chris has nothing to gain by recommending a vendor or a product. He is an end user, with experience or opinion that he is sharing. A dealer, on the other hand, while possibly very informed and experienced, looses credibility when recommending something and then offering to sell it.
#83486From: Dave CinegeJan 2, 1993 2:52 AM
I don't sell products I don't believe in….. Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83287From: Marlene Zenker/SYSOPDec 31, 1992 9:29 AM
Chris has no vested interest in the company he suggested, no fault there. If you got a friend to push a product that you're selling, it would be wrong, because you told that friend to do it and that friend would be acting like an agent of your company. If that friend did it of his own accord, then it would be ok as long as it didn't get out of hand. If someone started quoting prices on products and we suspected that he or she was working with a dealer, we'd pull those notices. We've done it before, and we'd do it again. Steve
#83487From: Dave CinegeJan 2, 1993 2:52 AM
No interested that you know of….he could own the thing and you wouldn't know different if he never mentioned that he did. Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83533From: Jim Nangano/SYSOPJan 2, 1993 11:29 AM
Dave, The person in question has been a member of the Amiga forums for a long time. We know him from the way that he has acted in our forum. He never entered these hallowed bitpaths with an attitude, nor did he ever do anything here to arouse any suspicion or antagonism. In other words, this person has established and developed a feeling of trustworthyness and honor among the people he has been dealing with here. You on the other hand, well, we're just out to get you. <grin> – BobR
#83322From: Vic WagnerDec 31, 1992 3:31 PM
Dave, The difference is in _responding_ to a question rather than 'volunteering' (which unfortunately looks like 'hawking product').
#83325From: Mark D. ManesDec 31, 1992 4:33 PM
Dave, I don't think he was pushing anything too hard. I think you are unreasonable. -mark=
#83374From: Don Curtis/SYSOPJan 1, 1993 12:39 AM
Dave, "Soliciting" implies seeking business from which the solicitor profits. Don
#83256From: Jim SakladDec 31, 1992 12:02 AM
Dave – If your are the one looking for the tape backup, please file my name and number away somewhere. I have a Viper from Moonlighter that I am basically happy with, but may want to resell anyway, if I do indeed get the floptical that my wife and I are thinking about. . . . . JimDoc, on AutoPilot
#83291From: Forrest McKinneyDec 31, 1992 10:29 AM
I apreciate everyones responses to my inquiry. I have decded to purchase the Archive Viper 150 that Dave is selling. Again thanks for the help all… Forrest
#83367From: Michael GerardJan 1, 1993 12:16 AM
You'll like the system… enjoy! (and Happy New Year!)
#82951From: Dave CinegeDec 28, 1992 1:30 PM
I have a used one for sale….Archive 2150…250 mb. Make me an offer. Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!
#83018From: Forrest McKinneyDec 29, 1992 10:19 AM
Dave I looked up the Archive 2150 in my Archive catalog, and it is listed as a Archive Viper series 150 meg backup… Forrest
#83044From: Michael GerardDec 29, 1992 4:49 PM
Forrest: I'm using an Archive Viper 2150, and I can assure you that it does in fact backup 250 meg to a 3M DC 6250 250 meg tape.
#83052From: Dave CinegeDec 29, 1992 5:17 PM
It will do 250megs on extended tapes (DC 6250). These tapes only cost about $5 more then the 150 meg tapes (about $35). No trick to use them either….just pop one in and the drive will recognize it. Dave Elite MicroComputers – via Whap!