Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) I tried selling off lots of these magazines but had very few takers. I have dozens and dozens of Mostly Atari 8 Bit Computer magazines (AS well as Atari ST) from 1983 to 1988. They are free but you need to come take them. Attached a photo of the box. The magazines have complete years of Analog Magazine, Compute! Magazine, Antic Magazine, Atari Explorer, and others. I really need to make room. These have been stored indoors and have no mold in a non smoking house. They are in great condition. I just dont have the heart to throw them out. I listed some of them on ebay you can see a few here, again FREE come take them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/194436558016 https://www.ebay.com/itm/194383236791 https://www.ebay.com/itm/203615379933 Again these are just a few of the listings I had up. Too many to list. AGAIN THESE are FREE! I am just trying to avoid throwing these out. I am located in Western Connecticut on the New York state border. Please reach out if you want them. Id hate to toss them but I have to make room. I will give it a week or two then they need to get junked so please PM Me. Edited January 31, 2022 by Verault changes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Does that box have the 3 issue run of Atarian magazine, by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 It does not ring a bell so I dont think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 oh man, if you were only within the greater Seattle area. Hope someone grabs these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Bummer. Thanks for checking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Unfortunately it would cost a fortune to mail and its not worth it. That is why I am hoping someone can come get them all for free. I received all of these (Many dozens of magazines) from a woman whose father was a Die hard Atari PC fan. She was selling his whole collection just to clean out the house. He had a room in the basement dedicated to his computers. He had two systems, and printers, Disk drives Boxes of software. Tons of stuff. The room looked like it was right out of the 1980's with wood paneling. Everything was left how it was since the 80's it was like going back in time. He even had a Mad Magazine from I think 85 in this box dedicated to home computers with a type in BASIC program that prints out Alfred E. Neumans face. The printout is still in the magazine. This guy LOVED this stuff thats why I want to see it go to a good home. My collection is massive and I need to make room so I cannot keep it. IF noone wants it.. Its gotta go to the dump. Edited January 31, 2022 by Verault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsoft Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Please don't just trash them! If you can't find a local person, consider shipping them media mail to someone up here! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Listen, I tried selling them. Then I tried giving them away. I tried posting on other forums. I have been trying to re-home them for months! If noone takes them. they have to go.. Thats why I made the post! Edited January 31, 2022 by Verault 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Dunno if I'm missing it but whats your location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 minute ago, tuf said: Dunno if I'm missing it but whats your location? Its in the First Post.. Western Connecticut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuf Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Just now, Verault said: Its in the First Post.. Western Connecticut. Duh I totally missed it. Ah well I'm 1400 miles from you and already have all those mags, but I would have thrown them in storage just to hang on to them. Good luck getting rid of them - I'm sure there's someone up there who'd love to take them off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Thanks, hopefully someone in New England or METRO NYC will see the post and want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Just for info. If its just the 1 file box only, it's about $25 by media mail to ship them in the usa. Tape the lid on and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Thanks but I already bought them, and I am not looking to pay for shipping on top of that. Nor am I asking for someone else to pay. I dont have time to deal with that. I understand that will exclude folks from far away. It is what it is. Local pickup only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Sure, just wanted to mention its less than people may think. I would never expect you to pay shipping if they are already gifted. Hopefully somebody local grabs them and enjoys them Lots of cool ads in those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Thanks I sure hope someone does. Yeah they are time capsules for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Did you consider trying local charity shops (in case nobody takes them)? I know some of them here in Europe do collections, and they are worth a few bob. I love old mags dearly, and would hate to see them perish, though I do understand your position. Thanks for making an effort to find them a new home anyway, many people would just toss them in a bin without bothering doing anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Truthfully noone wants them. Libraries wont take them. I Spoke with two museums which specialize in vintage computers.. They said no. They are converting what they have to PDF and getting rid of the actual Print. They dont want them.. The only hope is a collector. Its only the first day of this post. Hopefully someone will see it soon. Edited January 31, 2022 by Verault 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 If I was local I definitely would grab them or if you did decide to media mail them I would be happy to pay it to save them. I would give out any spares at the vintage computer festival midwest. But i totally understand not having time to deal with them more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I live in NJ my brother is in Bristol Ct. both a still probably a hike. I would love to read a few because I literally just got an Atari 800 xl from best electronics today. Anyway I hope someone reaches out to grab them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, dsullo said: I live in NJ my brother is in Bristol Ct. both a still probably a hike. I would love to read a few because I literally just got an Atari 800 xl from best electronics today. Anyway I hope someone reaches out to grab them Hi Chopper Commander. Bristol CT is only about 45 minutes away (CT is a small state). I wouldn't consider that a Hike. I used to live there briefly 25 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsullo Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I can check with my brother to meet you in the middle someplace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 60 miles or about a 90 minute ride from Western Mass. I'd love to make the trek out your way, but I'm suppose to be downsizing not grabbing more stuff. I'm fighting my love for everything Atari at the moment. LOL, Someone please grab these before they end up in a dumpster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe58 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 How far are you from 12583? I may have interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verault Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 Time is running out on these magazines unfortunately. Its not looking like they are gonna get picked up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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