Fwd: 5 1/4 Diskettes

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Mon Aug 27 19:16:02 2001

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_at_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
Received on Mon Aug 27 2001 - 19:16:02 BST