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In <2m0ebi$rqn@lsupoz.apana.org.au> smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) writes:

>  It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..

>  Does anyone have an idea where I can get them??


Try asking the sysop Ben Coleman on Paranoimia BBS in Melbourne.

dammit, I can't find the phone number, but I'm sure you could.


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In article <2m0ebi$rqn@lsupoz.apana.org.au>, smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) says:
>
>It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
>Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
>not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..
>
>So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..
>
>And I dont know who else may sell them in Australia..
>
>Does anyone have an idea where I can get them??
>
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Try Playcorp Pty Ltd in Melbourne.  I was told they are the Australian
distributor for GUS.  Their address and telephone numbers are:

     PO Box 255
     62-72 Mark Street
     North Melbourne
     Victoria  3051

     tel: (03) 329 1999, 329 2999
     fax: (03) 329 2995


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smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) writes:

>It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
>Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
>not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..

>So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..

>And I dont know who else may sell them in Australia..

>Does anyone have an idea where I can get them??

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Hmm, over here on the west coast, there is one local dealer who imports them.
I dont have his name at the moment, but I'll e-mail it to you when I do.
Because he has the monopoly, he can charge what he likes - you're looking
at $AUS280 ($US190) for the 256K version.

regards

Jim

snm@dublin.dcd.wa.gov.au (Sun Net Manager) writes:

>smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) writes:

>>It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
>>Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
>>not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..

>>So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..

>>And I dont know who else may sell them in Australia..

>>Does anyone have an idea where I can get them??

>>--
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>>Anthony Rumble             Linux Support OZ (02) 418-8750 v.32bis - 3 lines
>>Voice (02) 418-8220	   For information on APANA mail info@apana.org.au

>Hmm, over here on the west coast, there is one local dealer who imports them.
>I dont have his name at the moment, but I'll e-mail it to you when I do.
>Because he has the monopoly, he can charge what he likes - you're looking
>at $AUS280 ($US190) for the 256K version.

Ha, if you are talking about the place in perth i think you are talking about.
I called them and they wanted $360 australian + $10 postage.  No way am I going
to pay that for a gus.
Im also still looking for a GUS in Australia. (any1 want to sell me one?)
I also have a question..  What is the price difference between the 256K model
and the 512K model?? (and the 1MB model if its not too much dearer) :)


Brett. (bdpat1@giaec.cc.monash.edu.au)

smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) writes:

> It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
> Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
> not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..

Yep, they are in receivership, so I'm told. I had no problem contacting
their Melbourne city office this afternoon, though.

> So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..

I was looking for a PAS16, personally. :-)

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Hi,

A friend of mine has told me that GUSs retail here for $349 and would be
very interested in finding a lower price in Perth! (v 3.7 though!)

Thanx,

Kim.

B Paterson (bdpat1@giaec.cc.monash.edu.au) wrote:
: snm@dublin.dcd.wa.gov.au (Sun Net Manager) writes:

: >Hmm, over here on the west coast, there is one local dealer who imports them.
: >I dont have his name at the moment, but I'll e-mail it to you when I do.
: >Because he has the monopoly, he can charge what he likes - you're looking
: >at $AUS280 ($US190) for the 256K version.

: Ha, if you are talking about the place in perth i think you are talking about.
: I called them and they wanted $360 australian + $10 postage.  No way am I going
: to pay that for a gus.
: Im also still looking for a GUS in Australia. (any1 want to sell me one?)

There were a few going on the local fidonet echoes for $240.  

I think Pulsar Technics in Melbourne did stock them.  Who knows, you might
get a net-effort going to import ten or twenty of them, split the import
duty, postage, insurance, etc between the buyers.  They can be picked up
for around US$120 retail from most reputable dealers, 256kb version.
\
: I also have a question..  What is the price difference between the 256K model
: and the 512K model?? (and the 1MB model if its not too much dearer) :)

Apart from the obvious, nothing.  The current incarnations of the GUS only
address a maximum of 1mb.  The GUS-MAX, which has been RSN for the last six
months or so still has this limit.

If I had the money, I'd be interested in one.  Perhaps somebody else wants
to volunteer as co-ordinator of the australian buying effort.


- Jim

PS.  The soundcards.GUS newsgroup is not a valid newsgroup

int877w@lindblat.cc.monash.edu.au (William Fang) writes:

>B Paterson (bdpat1@giaec.cc.monash.edu.au) wrote:
>: snm@dublin.dcd.wa.gov.au (Sun Net Manager) writes:

>: >Hmm, over here on the west coast, there is one local dealer who imports them.
>: >I dont have his name at the moment, but I'll e-mail it to you when I do.
>: >Because he has the monopoly, he can charge what he likes - you're looking
>: >at $AUS280 ($US190) for the 256K version.

>: Ha, if you are talking about the place in perth i think you are talking about.
>: I called them and they wanted $360 australian + $10 postage.  No way am I going
>: to pay that for a gus.
>: Im also still looking for a GUS in Australia. (any1 want to sell me one?)

>There were a few going on the local fidonet echoes for $240.  

>I think Pulsar Technics in Melbourne did stock them.  Who knows, you might
>get a net-effort going to import ten or twenty of them, split the import
>duty, postage, insurance, etc between the buyers.  They can be picked up
>for around US$120 retail from most reputable dealers, 256kb version.
>\
>: I also have a question..  What is the price difference between the 256K model
>: and the 512K model?? (and the 1MB model if its not too much dearer) :)

>Apart from the obvious, nothing.  The current incarnations of the GUS only
>address a maximum of 1mb.  The GUS-MAX, which has been RSN for the last six
>months or so still has this limit.

>If I had the money, I'd be interested in one.  Perhaps somebody else wants
>to volunteer as co-ordinator of the australian buying effort.

A year ago, when I used to work in a shop that sold IBM games and things,
Electronic Arts in Queensland was meant to be distributing them - they had 
pricing and brochures on it back then, so it might be worth checking that out.


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Well, believe it or not fellas, I know a couple of places here in Tasmania that
sell them (in Launceston anyhow).  I bought mine for $280AU, not good I know,
but for the price/quality it is still good value.

L8r, Stu
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lams@blackjack.cis.dsto.gov.au (Stephen Lam) writes:

>In article <2m0ebi$rqn@lsupoz.apana.org.au>, smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) says:
>>

>Try Playcorp Pty Ltd in Melbourne.  I was told they are the Australian
>distributor for GUS.  Their address and telephone numbers are:

>     PO Box 255
>     62-72 Mark Street
>     North Melbourne
>     Victoria  3051

>     tel: (03) 329 1999, 329 2999
>     fax: (03) 329 2995


ok, I rang playcorp, but of course no one said they wouldnt sell me one becuase
they distribute them and dont retail them :).
Anyway this not being a problem I called my local dealer, got them to call
playcorp and so they getting me the 256kb GUS for $280.   Ive ordered it as
this was my last resort.
Better than $360 in perth anyday! :) (i dont know how they can get away with
such piracy.)

They wouldnt sell me a 512kb version, even though the local dealer asked for
one, so could someone spell out the EXACT memory chip I need and average price
to upgrade it to 512kb, as well as 1mb if I can afford it. :)  (i heard it
costs about $10?)

Brett.

Anthony Rumble (smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au) wrote:
: It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
: Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
: not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..

: So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..

: And I dont know who else may sell them in Australia..

: Does anyone have an idea where I can get them??

yep.. theres a place up here in QLD (the only place as far as i know)
that sell them for $295 they rang me two days ago to say they had some in
stock.. but unfortunately i spent all my money a few days before :/

anyway the name is

Davgram Computer Technology
(07) 846-4755 (07)846-7012
fax: (7) 846-7058
			

cheers

Bry

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Hamish Moffatt (hamish@cloud.apana.org.au) wrote:
: smilie@lsupoz.apana.org.au (Anthony Rumble) writes:

: > It seems that Aussie Discount Software have lost the plot..
: > Im not sure if their in recievership or what, but there
: > not answering any of their 4 or so odd phone numbers anymore..

: Yep, they are in receivership, so I'm told. I had no problem contacting
: their Melbourne city office this afternoon, though.

: > So.. I need to get my hands on 2 Gravis Ultrasound Cards..

: I was looking for a PAS16, personally. :-)

: hamish
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I was told by a friend that actually talked to Ozzie's recently that
they had actually been taken over by another comp. and there is such a
bloody mess, they can't seem to get anything right.  So that pumped up
the price until things settle down.

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