27 Aug
2001
27 Aug
'01
3:16 p.m.
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001, Jeff Hellige wrote:
Here's a note posted to another email list that I
thought
some of you might be interested in:
Jeff
<snip>
>I seemed to recall someone needing a supply of 5
1/4" diskettes. Radio Shack
>(corporate) has instructed all of their stores that they can price their
>existing supplies of 5 1/4" HD (1.2MB) floppies (10 pack with plastic
>storage case) at $1.97. If you need this very rare item, here's a great way
>to get some at a decent price.
>I bought 6 packs incase the person who wanted them cant get any. I will ship
>them to whoever needs them. Please be kind enough to advise.
>
>Bill Fisher in Pittsburgh wefisher1(a)home.com
I was not aware that 5.25" HD floppies were that difficult to find, but
if anyone needs some I have nearly a thousand generic disks still in
cellophane wrappers of fifty, for $5 plus shipping.
- don