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system: You are John Demott, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bruce Shetrone about "Wanted Book!".

They wrote:
BS> Wanted Book Called  "The Mound Builders"
BS>                      by Henry C. Shetrone

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assistant: Hello Bruce!
13 Feb 97 20:25, Bruce Shetrone wrote to All:
I found this info on the Internet. The web site is Amazon.
                              Mound Builders
by Henry C. Shetrone
Hardcover
List: $89.00 -- Amazon.com Price: $89.00
Published by Reprint Services Corp
Publication date: March 1993
ISBN: 0781254000
Availability: This item usually shipped within 4-6 weeks, but PLEASE NOTE
that it might not be available at all. Items occasionally go out of print
or publishers run out of stock. We will notify you within 2-3 weeks if we
have trouble obtaining this item.
John                demott@voyager.net
system: You are Dave Jansen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Newspaper comic pages".

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assistant: I have several comic pages from the st. paul pioneer press, ranging from
1930 to 1972. Im going to let go soon. Price to be determend. Not in
perfect shape,but interisting to read, both for the comics and for the
news on ww II on the back pages! Anyone interested,send me a private E
mail. I also have old pop bottles for sale. What else? Nixon resigns
papers,as well as Papeers of the day John Lennon got snuffed,and the
infamous Inquier last photo issue! Some 1950 saturday evening posts in
fine shape also. Send e-mail if interested. Thanx!
system: You are Jasmine Bliss, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bruce Shetrone about "ATARI GAME CART. COLL".

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assistant: how much for the whole lot of your atari games?
thanks
Jasmine
system: You are Andrew Naylor, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Barb Lemanski about "Re: Mcdonald'S Collectibl".

They wrote:
BL>Hi Andrew!
BL>> Are you buying any McD's toys? I have a whole box full I want to sell
BL>> if
BL>> your interested. Some are over 15 years old.
BL>>
BL>How much are you looking to get out of them?  He gets his pretty cheap
BL>at yard sales and such, and I don't think he does much volume buying
BL>without actually looking at the toys.  Just curious as to what you think
BL>you'd want for them and approximately how many toys there are and what
BL>kind of shape they're in.

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assistant: Well, I'd like to get at least 75% of what their worth. Oh, I think I
have a few hundred probably... About half or more (I think) are in MINT
CONDITION still in the plastic. I you want a list of what I have tell
me. The ones that aren't in the plastic are mint also.
-ANDREW NAYLOR KB9IZK- (Tech Plus) (Age 16) <><
Internet Address: ANDREW.NAYLOR@ODDS-BBS.COM
FidoNet Address: ANDREW NAYLOR@1:2255/901
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system: You are Bruce Shetrone, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Demott about "Wanted Book!".

They wrote:
> BS> Wanted Book Called  "The Mound Builders"
> BS>                      by Henry C. Shetrone
> I found this info on the Internet. The web site is Amazon.

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assistant: Thanks John!
I have ordered it through the Publisher.  I am also looking for used copies
to give to other family members.  As you can tell Henry Shetrone is a distant
cousin of mine.
Bruce
system: You are Tami Thomas, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Comic Books.".

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assistant: I have some comic books that I have kept ahold of since, well ... since I was
younger. :)  Is there someone out there that could tell me if they are of any
value?  If they arent, I will just hand em to the kids. :)
1.  Marvel Comics Group Fantastic Four 212 NOV 02462 (The Clash of the
itans)
2.  Thor Marvel Comics Group  The Mighty Thor 198 APR 02450 (When dies the
 Immortal!)
3.  The DC DEMON  The Demon NO.2 OCT 30683  (Bath of Fire)
4.  DC 1st Issue special No. 9 DEC 32413  DR. FATE (The mummy that time
forgot)
5.  Marvel Premiere  Dr. Strange, Master of the mystic arts 7 MAR 02142 (Now
   strikes... DAGOTH)
6.  Marvel Comic Group STAR WARS At Last! Beyond the movie! Beyound the
alaxy
    #10 (THE BEHEMOTH FROM BELOW!)   (This is a 1978 comic)
7.  DC  Shazam! No. 2 DEC 30688 (Extra! The worlds Mightiest boy) Traped by
  Giant Rats.
8.  Marvel Comics Group  The DEFENDERS  41 NOV 02152
9.  Marvel Comics Group  DAREDEVIL and the BLACK WIDOW 97 MAR 02459
10. Marvel COmics Group  Vault of Evil (EERIE FIRST ISSUE) 1 FEB 02183 (come
   midnight, come monster!)
11. DC  MAN*BAT (1st DC ISSUE) No. 1 JAN 30582
12. DC 100 pages for only 60Cents, SHAZAM! No. 13 AUG 30688 (The ORiginal
captain Marvel)
13. DC 100 pages for only 60Cents, Shazam! No.17 APR 31601 (The worlds
mightiest mortal teams up with a ghost!)
14. DC MISTER MIRACLE Super escape artist, NO.12 FEB 30585 (also complete in
    this issues, Mystivac, the speed trap.)
15. Marvel Comics Group  MS. MARVEl 17 02198
These comics are in good to excellent condition.  They have been read at
least once. :)  If anyone could give me a ballpark on what they are worth, I
would be grateful, if anyone is interested in purchasing them, mail me here.
- Tami Thomas, Co-SysOp, Covenant Family BBS
system: You are Wayne Hoang, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Football cards".

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assistant: Does anyone collect 1995 Sportsflics? They are the ones that when you angle
the card, It will show motion. I have a couple of sets that needs to
completed. I also have alot of surplus that if you need, I can exchange with
you.
system: You are Ed Davis, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Giannini about "Looking for an LP".

They wrote:
> I am looking for an LP, if anyone thinks they might have one.  The
> band is the Chantays, a mid 60's surf group.  The group put out three
> LPs, and I'll take any of the three I can find.  If you have one you
> wouldn't mind parting with, please let me know.
> --- GoldED 2.50
>  * Origin:  The Moonshadow :*: 916.343.0534 :*: Chico, CA :*: (1:119/

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assistant: I have "Pipeline", no doubt their most popular LP.  It's in excellant
condition, and I'm asking $30 for it, postage paid.
I some 400 albums for sale, all from my personal collection.  If you are
looking for other things, let me know, I might have them.
Ed Davis
(410) 284-6621
(410) 285-2149 Fax
system: You are Barb Lemanski, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Andrew Naylor about "Re: Mcdonald'S Collectibl".

They wrote:
> Well, I'd like to get at least 75% of what their worth. Oh, I think I
> have a few hundred probably... About half or more (I think) are in
> MINT
> CONDITION still in the plastic. I you want a list of what I have tell
> me. The ones that aren't in the plastic are mint also.
>

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assistant: Go ahead and send me a list of what you've got and what you want for
them.  I'll show it to my husband and see what he thinks.
Thanks!
Barb
P.S.  You've probably already thought about this, but when you send the
list, please put a mark of some sort by the ones that are in the
package.  Thanks again!
system: You are Curtis Brewington, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Jewish History *".

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assistant: For Sale:
Publications of the Leo Baeck Institute of Jews from Germany. Complete
years in individual volumes starting with Volume 1 from 1956. All years
available through 1992. Published for the institute by the East and West
Library, London. All books are original with paper jackets and are
hardcover. All are in excellent condition. Will be sold as a set only.
Serious inquiries only. Available for private inspection by appointment
only.
Reply to this message with any offers or call (914) 665-5475 to leave a
message. All serious offers will be considered.
InterNet: CBrew@godi.adirondack.fidonet.org
FidoNet: 1:2625/141
system: You are Joey Settle, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Paul Worley about "Star Wars".

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assistant: Do you happen to have any new Star Wars stuff for sale since last time I
spoke with you?  If so please let me know and I would probably be interested
in buying it.  Uncle Sam was quite helpful this year.
Joey Settle
JediOB1@aol.com
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system: You are Ross Sauer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Giannini about "Star Wars Dorito Cards".

They wrote:
JG> Well, here's a great opportunity for cooperation on the echo to help
JG> people  finish Dorito Star Wars lenticular cards.
JG>
JG> As many of you may know, "specially marked" packages of Doritos
JG> contain a  half-card size lenticular from Star Wars.  There are 6 in
JG> the set.  I am going  to be buying Doritos to see if I can get a set,
JG> but I doubt I will finish it.  This is becuase as you get more of the
JG> cards, your odds of finding one you  don't have yet decrease
JG> substantially.  So, for exmaple, if I get 4 of the  cards, the odds of
JG> getting the 5th are low, and the 6th lower still.
JG> What I will be getting, probably, is lots of dupes!  But the dupe I
JG> have - and  the dupe I may get may be th eone you need, and vice versa!
JG> So, with a  cooperative effort shared amonng a number of people, it
JG> may be possible for  almost all of those cooperating to get a set.
JG>
JG> So:  If anyone out there has any duplicate cards, please let me know,
JG> and when  I start to get dupes, I will let post that.  So far, I have
JG> only #4 of the set. I'll be getting another one probably today or
JG> tomorrow.  If it's a dupe (it  probably won't be), I'll post that too.

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assistant: On 02-22-97  14:51, John Giannini said to All,
 "About Star Wars Dorito Cards..."
If you're interested, I have the 5th one now. (Has an Imperial Shuttle taking
off from Endor.)
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 [NR]
system: You are Paul Worley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Giannini about "Looking for an LP".

They wrote:
JG> I am looking for an LP, if anyone thinks they might have one.
JG> The band is the Chantays, a mid 60's surf group.  The group put
JG> out three LPs, and I'll take any of the three I can find.  If you
JG> have one you wouldn't mind parting with, please let me know.

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assistant: Hello John!
19 Feb 97 17:48, John Giannini wrote to All:
I've got a used record store that just moved in the area here. I'll do some
checking for you.
Paul
system: You are Paul Worley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Giannini about "Looking for an LP".

They wrote:
JG> I am looking for an LP, if anyone thinks they might have one.
JG> The band is the Chantays, a mid 60's surf group.  The group put
JG> out three LPs, and I'll take any of the three I can find.  If you
JG> have one you wouldn't mind parting with, please let me know.

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assistant: Hello John!
19 Feb 97 17:48, John Giannini wrote to All:
Well, just got back from the record store. All they had was pipeline, and it
had really been abused. I don't think it's even worth the trouble. Ripped
jacket, scratched up bad, just awful! Sorry.
Anything I might find there for you?
Paul
system: You are Michelle Willows, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Derek Kalweit about "Hess trucks?".

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assistant: On 11-20-96 (19:34) you (Derek Kalweit) wrote
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PID: TerMail 4 EVALUATION
    Hi. Anyone here into Hess Trucks? :)
system: You are Jessica Gorman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Andrew Naylor about "Collect Gold".

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assistant: Hi Andrew I saw your ad about the gold coins...I am very interested in maybe
obtaining some...The moderator said that the coins are not collectables...I
HIGHLY DISAGREE!!! I am glad that you posted your coins...Hope to hear from
you soon:)   Jessica
... Why did CNN cancel that cool "Desert Storm" show?
system: You are Jessica Gorman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Hoang about "Coins".

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assistant: Hi Wayne,
I saw you ad about your coins, I would be really interested in getting 2 or 3
of them, My boyfriend and I collect really rare and old artifacts, so we hope
to hear from you soon:)  jgorman@mail.orion.org      Thanks
... More fun than an anatomically correct Barbie Doll...
system: You are Geof Gatlin, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Curtis Brewington about "~ COLLECTABLE RECORDS".

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assistant: Recvd your message re: collectible records.....
Can you give more information on Carmina Burana
Geof
system: You are Dean Serencko, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Joey Settle about "Star Wars".

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assistant: Hi Joey,
I have a wide variety of POTF22@ figs in numerous variations. I have all the
one's that everyone wants in dupes. e-me vserenck@mail.orion.org thanks
... When all else fails, read the instructions.
system: You are Paul Worley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wayne Hoang about "Coins".

They wrote:
WH> I got a couple of 1796 spanards gold coins. Anyone wants them,
WH> just ask.

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assistant: Hello Wayne!
23 Feb 97 22:20, Wayne Hoang wrote to All:
What do you want for them?
It almost sounds like you're giving them away in your message...
<Hoping!>
Paul
system: You are Joey Settle, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Dean Serencko about "Star Wars".

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assistant: I have all of the variations and all of the new POTF2 stuff as well.   Do you
have any original loose or carded figures for sale or trade.  Let me know-I
have all of the new stuff and lots of old stuff as well.
Joey
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system: You are Joey Settle, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Paul Worley about "Star Wars".

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assistant: How much for the Pizza Hut kid's meal stuff?  And how much for the David
Prowse posters?
Let me know,
Joey
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system: You are Paul Worley, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Joey Settle about "Star Wars".

They wrote:
JS> Do you happen to have any new Star Wars stuff for sale since last
JS> time I spoke with you?  If so please let me know and I would
JS> probably be interested in buying it.  Uncle Sam was quite helpful

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assistant: Hello Joey!
23 Feb 97 11:13, Joey Settle wrote to Paul Worley:
Well, nothing new, but here's the current run down of stuff.
 The 3 posters autographed by David Prowse
 The two new posters from the Pizza Hut kid's pack (cups included.)
 Calender
 Blue prints
 A few comics
I think that's all i have. it's kinda late now and my mind is a bit slow.
I'll post more when I find them. If any of these sound interesting, let me
know
and I'll go into a bit more detail for you.
Paul
system: You are George Chase, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Giannini about "Mars Attacks stuff".

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assistant: Hi!!
  Ihave some mars attacks! promo buttons from the movie.(about 50)
I would like to sell them all.
     I also have a mars attacks 1/2 comic with the cert.
If you want them make me an offer.the comic lists for10.00 I have 2
 Thanks!!
George Chase
Planet 10 Productions
buy-sell-trade
system: You are Craig Coleman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "8 Piece Gold Sets FS".

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assistant: Eight Piece Gold Set
The price has come down on minor U.S. gold and as a result a
nice eight-piece set can be put together that contains almost
3 2/3 ounces of gold and sells reasonably close to the bullion
value.  In other words you can get a gain on this set if gold
rises and also when the coin market heats up.
A set contains a $20 Saint-Gaudens, a $20 Liberty, a $10
Indian, a $10 Liberty, the scarce $5 Liberty, a $2 1/2 Indian
and $2 1/2 Liberty.  These eight coins date from the last
century and the early years of this century.  They form a
classic combination of beautiful and historic gold coins that
once were the backbone of American commerce.  We don't see much
downside at today's low prices.  These set's once sold for
three times today's cost.  They can easily double in a good
gold market.
e-mail me at craig.coleman@tclbbs.com.  I will call or mail you
prices.  I can also be reached at 612-851-8884.
system: You are Craig Coleman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "ST Gaudens FS".

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assistant: I have the scarce 1908 No Motto Saint available.  The lovely coin
was minted in only two years without the motto, "In God We Trust"
and is a unique variety of the Saint-Gauden.  I have available
MS-62 grade
MS-63 grade
MS-64 grade
Finally, for those who have a little extra money and already have
a solid core position in gold coins I have a small supply of Mint
State 65 Saint-Gaudens.  If you can afford this luxury, you should
own just one of these superlative coins.  These rich-looking pieces
are free of most bag marks and stand at the pinnacle of numismatic
art.
In May of 1989 MS-65 Saints sold for $5,000 to $6,000 each.  The
price is way down and I don't see much risk left.  I don't think
you can get hurt owning one of these superlative treasures.  This
is a choice artifact, perhaps the finest quality gold coin that
will ever be avaibable to you at the price.
e-mail me at craig.coleman@tclbbs.com.  I will call or mail you
prices.  I can also be reached at 612-851-8884.
system: You are Craig Coleman, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to All about "Gold Coins FS".

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assistant: Gold Coins
Normally I avoid recommending small U.S. gold coins in uncirculated
condition because the price always seems too high in relationship
to the gold content.  Lately, however, the price has come down on
minor U.S. gold and as a result I have the following sets
available.
I have some nice sets of $10 Liberty gold coins.  These antique
beauties contain .48 of one ounce of gold, or essentially a half-
ounce.  The supply of these coins won't last forever.  These are
the coins that Jesse and Frank James robbed banks for and they have
passed through the hands of a thousand Americans, each with their
own story.  These coins helped win the West and build the
railroads.  They paid for Carnegie's steel mills and helped to
discover Rockefeller's oil fields.
5 different dates, in Extremely Fine condition
10 different dates in Extremely Fine condition
The same interesting history applies to the $20 Liberty with its
.96 of one ounce of gold.  To the perspiring workmen and rugged
individualists who forged our nation's economic strength and good
character, one of these coins was a treasure in itself.
5 different dates, in Extremely Fine condition
10 different dates, in Extremely Fine condition
We also have a supply of $20 Saint-Gaudens that have tiny bit of
wear.  In the old days these were called Commercial Uncirculated
and many were sold at a higher price.  The untrained eye can't
differentiate these coins from the next grades up.  These
attractive coins sell for a bit less than the uncirculated pieces
and they represent a great gold buy on what is the world's most
beautiful gold coin.
e-mail me at craig.coleman@tclbbs.com.  I will call or mail you
prices.  I can also be reached at 612-851-8884.
system: You are Charles Mclane, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Paul Freibergs about "5 1/4 floppy drive".

They wrote:
PF> Recently, after upgrading my system, I find that my 5 1/4
PF> drive no longer recognizes LD floppies.

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assistant: I take it does OK on HD floppies?  Hmmmm, I think I've done a mo'board/BIOS
upgrade since trying to read a 360.  Better go check mine...
What happens if you tell the BIOS it's LD floppy dirve?  As I recall (?) the
drive should work but only with 360 floppies.
... OFFLINE 1.50
system: You are Frank Lerose, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Collectables message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bruce Shetrone about "Atari Game Cart. Coll".

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assistant: Hi Bruce.
I probably know the answer to this, but it doesn't hurt to ask.  My wife
has the Atari 7800.  Will any of those cartidges work for her?  Also, if
anyone out there has cartridges that will work on the 7800 we'd love to
hear from you.
We're also trying to get two working joysticks for the system.
Thanks, Frank