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#3dStudio at Bargain $$$

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#33685From: Richard T. CoolickJan 28, 1993 1:03 PM
I've reduced my prices on the following items. 3d STUDIO – Release 2.01. Unopened disks (still in shrink- wrap). Registration card ready to be filled in by new owner. Full package (manuals, CDROM, all diskettes). This is an excellent value below dealer's cost… $1700.00 VIN Box – VGA to NTSC converter which attaches in-line on the monitor cable, and allows real-time screen animations to be captured to a VCR or camcorder… 130.00 Items shipped UPS/ground collect – at my expense. Respond here or by EMail if interested. Thanks, Terry
#33699From: alec jasonJan 28, 1993 3:22 PM
Richard, I'll buy the VIN box for $130. I'm assuming: 1.It works fine. 2.It will connect to a standard TV (not just those with an SVHS input). 3. Comes with all cables and manuals. Ship COD check ? Alec Jason 2546 Downer St Pinole, CA 94564 510-724-1003
#33701From: Richard T. CoolickJan 28, 1993 3:50 PM
Alec, I'm honored! I followed your original dialog on the Forum here when you were developing the animations for the Mitchell Bros. trial. Yeah, the box works fine – will go to VHS or SVHS. Your check will be a souvenir! The unit has all the manuals, diskettes, cables. I'll ship it tomorrow. Regards, Terry
#33729From: Dirk GastaldoJan 28, 1993 8:32 PM
Terry, Ouch!!! I paid $1,900 for 3DSr2 about three months ago. I should never look at "ads" after I've purchased something. In the grand scheme of things, what's $200 (plus shipping <g>!) . . . but I can sure think of a lot of things I'd like to buy for $200 now!!! You should have no problem selling your copy at $1,700. Good luck. Dirk
#33768From: Richard T. CoolickJan 29, 1993 6:58 AM
Dirk, That's the story of my life too (buying something and watching it's price plummet the next day). I was an early purchaser of a Gateway 486 (wonderful machine) and have steadily watched the price drop as features are ADDED to it. Thanks for the good wishes. If it helps your self esteem, I started advertising the package at $2000 a couple of weeks ago when you were looking so you beat me by $100. I've since been lowering the price to find the market. Thanks again, Terry
#33791From: Paul KakertJan 29, 1993 12:25 PM
Tell me more about VIN Box. I may be interested. Paul
#33805From: Richard T. CoolickJan 29, 1993 2:13 PM
Paul, I had the good fortune to sell the box yesterday. Basically it converts VGA signals to NTSC signals so that you can capture a VGA screen to a VHS or SVHS device such as a camcorder or VCR. Jovian makes the device, and they have a presence here on CIS if you want more info. Regards, Terry