Demonicus666 Posted June 8, 2013 Hello all I am starting my doom video game collection . I just recently bought on eBay doom v 1.1 on 3.5 floppy disk . Well the mail man says he dropped it off this past Monday but I never received a package. I so bummed out I spent 75 for the games . 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 9, 2013 Well believe me I'm going to go to post office first see what they say. If not try to contact seller and try the eBay buy guarantee 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 9, 2013 Oh we'll it's still a bummer . As I wanted doom in floppy disk v 1.1 . I wonder if anyone is willing to sell a copy of theirs to me ? 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 9, 2013 For collectibles, I recommend having parcels insured and/or tracked, drop-offs aren't safe enough for my liking. Did the copy you purchased have 2 disks or 4? Don't be surprised if this thread re-appears elsewhere. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 9, 2013 I'm not sure if the shipping was insured have to ask seller . The game had 4 disks for doom v 1.1 . And 1 update disk for v 1.2 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 9, 2013 Worth checking, little details like insurance should be mentioned in the eBay listing, even if it's as an optional extra in Checkout. In some countries there's a minimal level of insurance cover on all postal items. That might apply in this case, though it's probably up to the seller to lodge a claim then reimburse you if successful. Good luck with that. So it's Registered Doom v1.1 with v1.2 update disk. Not something I'd like to have go missing since it took me years to lay my hands on a copy. 0 Share this post Link to post
fraggle Posted June 9, 2013 $75 for Doom v1.1 seems pretty reasonable. I'd pay that much. 0 Share this post Link to post
Dutch Doomer Posted June 9, 2013 How can I tell which version I have. I can't find it in the manual which version I have. My version comes with four disks. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 9, 2013 Ya I'm going to the post office tommarow . I'm not very happy right now. I hope it's not lost or stolen 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 9, 2013 I feel like it was stolen . USPS says they dropped it off this Monday at 5:05 pm. I was in fact home until 5:30 pm and I saw no package dropped off . So it's either lost or stolen 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 10, 2013 Might have been delivered to the wrong address, I'd double-check that with the seller.dutch devil said:How can I tell which version I have. I can't find it in the manual which version I have. My version comes with four disks. Easiest way is to pop a disk into a floppy drive (if you still have one) and check the data files, each of which has the version number as part of its name. The manual's useless in that regard. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 10, 2013 Went to post office no go nothing there. The seller can't make a claim because the package he sent me was not insured . Man I'm not in a happy mood and eBay for sure wont give me my money back 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 10, 2013 Well talked to the post man he says he did deliver a box Monday . So it's either lost in the house or it was stolen by some one outside the house 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 10, 2013 If I can't find my doom v 1.1 , will any body be willing to sell me a copy if theirs ? Tell me the price 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 11, 2013 Can't help you with the 1.1 disks (only have the one set) but there's a set of 1.2 floppies on eBay, disks only unfortunately. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 11, 2013 That's the Aussie version us it worth it ! 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 11, 2013 Maybe, that's for potential buyers to decide. All I can say with any certainty is that it's scarcer than the American version. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 11, 2013 Well guys its been stolen from what I can see. That was supposed to be a Christmas present . Here's hoping to finding doom v 1.1 on eBay again . I will just keep on looking till I buy another one 0 Share this post Link to post
RestlessRodent Posted June 12, 2013 Is there much crime where you live? It is a crime in the US to steal mail. Also, if you have any nearby shrubbery check there because possibly he tossed it in a bush? I know that when I am not home, the USPS guy just throws the package behind a bush. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 12, 2013 Oh ya checked everywhere outside nothing found . I think it's a felony in USA to open some ones mail and steal it. 0 Share this post Link to post
GreyGhost Posted June 13, 2013 Odds are the thief was disappointed to find floppies in the box instead of a CD. <glances at Krispy> Better luck next time. 0 Share this post Link to post
Demonicus666 Posted June 13, 2013 Sure thing thanks hopefully I will find v 1.1 again soon . 0 Share this post Link to post