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Thanks. Never had a play of it.

I have told this sad tale in the past. My one personal experience with a live, in-the-flesh Atari User's Group was terrible. I had just moved back to the city after being all over the world with the Air Force. About 30 mins from home is a city called Moore, OK. They had a real user's group meeting there once a month. The Tinker Atari Computer Enthusiasts (TACE). I arrived there, went to the meeting area. There four or five guys there milling about, some staring at a monitor (some game). Being the 'new guy', I expected to draw some attention. Nope. No one ever approached me, ever introduced themselves, nothing. I was invisible. I stayed about 15 mins and left, never to return. What a bust. What a waste. You'd think they'd be delighted with a new member. Nope. Their demise soon followed, I am sure.

That's where I am at with Ben. Still no answer on my email for shipping charges, item availability, etc. Checked with Brad at Best. Price for the item is fair, but my Lord, the shipping is almost as much as the item! I know that is everywhere. Can't software go media mail? I suggested it, but he will not do it.

I ordered from him about a year ago and I made the M.O. out in his name. No issues. I just wished he checked his email. No idea what amount to make out the check, he hasn't responded.

Nice guy, terrible business man. I sent him an email using his verbiage in his "catalog" telling him what I wanted and asked for a total with shipping. Then I called him, figuring he didn't check his email that often. We chatted (too long). That was several days ago, still no response. But, did say he ONLY takes postal money orders. Fine, but no response. I will have to order from Bradley. I hate doing that. Sorry Ben, but you just lost a sale.

I think they're freakin' nuts!

Alamo Area Atari Users Association (AAAUA). Longtime subscribing member. Great support from all there.

YES!

Wow. Never had a DVD or CD fail. Only a few floppies (commercial ones) fail. Ticking time bomb on my music collection. I guess it was smart of me to hang on to my vinyl records.

I just got off the phone with Ben Smith. He is a really great guy, very nice and personable. His health is stable, goes to dialysis 3 times a week, but is in good spirits and ready to serve the Atari community. I have only placed one order from him in all these years (30 or more), but the order was complete, packaged well, and he used reasonable shipping methods/costs. Give him a call. He will keep you on the phone. God Bless those that are still supporting our passion.

The 8-bit Guy. Nice show. Seems like a nice guy. Good production.

I finally figured my situation out. I was able to finally get a CX85 to work. I had a new in the box CX85 and it works with all the programs. The thing that keep me going in circles is, my original (problem child) CX85 would work with Atari's Keypad test routine, all keys registered on screen. It's a short Basic routine found in the CX85 Repair Manual. Anyway, it also worked with a lot of KE-softs' games. He programmed a lot of his games to be tablet and keypad enabled. Who would want to play a platformer with a keypad is beyond me, but the keypad DID work. Today, I finally retrieved my never-used CX85 from my Bookkeeper box. It works with all programs, Syncalc, Visicalc, Speedcalc (Compute!), Speedscript Word Processor, and yes Scarborough's Your Personal Net Worth using ReeveKey.

I bought the 8-bit version. It is one of my go-to games. I love golf games anyway and this is a good one. Several courses available. Obstacles can be frustrating, but you can turn them off. I salute his programming and Lance's shop for selling it.

I just recently experienced the same anomaly. Looking at the front of the acrylic door, the right side is loose..rubbing against the bezel when I try to close the door. I have to pull the door towards me to get it to close. Dread having to disassemble it, so I am living with the annoyance for now.

Ordered some. The hoarder in me couldn't resist. They cost about a buck a piece. Not too bad considering how long they have been out of fashion.