9 Sep
1998
9 Sep
'98
9:49 p.m.
I just picked up an Apple SoftCard /// still
shrinkwrapped. I almost
hate to open it up but I want to use it in my Apple /// since I collect
to learn and use instead of reselling. I'm pretty sure this is the
original shrinkwrap looking it over and the stickers on it but it made
me wonder.
Woha. Dont open. At least that what's I would do
(especialy since my Apple /// was stolen 2 weeks ago :().
Try to get a second one.
Is there any way to really know if someone is selling
you something that is in the original wrap or something they just re-
wraped? Guess you just have to follow the old "buy be ware".
Yes, or at least there are some hints. First, the type
of platic film is changing constantly (but you need a bit
experiance, since not only the material is different over
time, also for example, at the same time, companies in
Europe liked different material than those in the US).
Second the aging is visible thru the consistence. While
the years it gets harder and harder. Even if you get the
same material as uses when original, it takes some years
to get the softener out. And third: In a lot of cases
there are stickers on top. If you rewarp the card you
loose them. And most visible, forth: if you juse it
there will be dust on the card and traces on the books.
I always try to keep original packt items as they are,
althru I have some early singleboarders (i.e. 6800),
where I have to fight myself every time I see them :)
Gruss
H.
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Ich denke, also bin ich, also gut
HRK