An excellent place for advertising PCW stuff is in MicroMart, a weekly magazine out every Thursday.
Remember that PCWs are enthusiast or collector's machines these days and are not a valuable commodity. If you want to sell a machine or other PCW items you can get an idea of it's value by taking a look at John King's, Ian Studley's or Paul Toghill's prices, remembering that they clean, test and repair them before selling.
Another place to try is eBay, the auctioning centre, or advertise machines on the newsgroup news://comp.sys.amstrad.8bit
First Posted 16th January 2006- St Leonards on Sea. -Still valid
Hurry, Hurry, Hurry
Ian Studley is closing down his PCW operation and has loads of stuff for sale. Take a look at his list, give him a ring and make an offer. Ignore the prices- it would just take too long to delete them. This is your chance to get that gizmo you've always wanted.
To see what Ian has to offer check out his sales page then give him a ring. This is a great opportunity for PCW enthusiasts and experimenters. Could save you ££££s
First Posted 16th January 2006
FREE - Amstrad PCWs. Refurbished complete with discs and manuals. Ideal simple word processors. Registered charities or voluntary organisations only, minimum quantity 2, collect from Hastings. Apply on letterhead paper to Charity PCW, 44 Paynton Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7DY
SERVICE
Eddie and Diana Reynolds can help out with PCW repairs if you're near Seaford, East Sussex. Contact them on:- tel. 01323 492783.
If you've been using a PCW for some time, particularly if you're retired and good at DIY, why not consider making a little cash from your hobby and set up to repair PCW's? Most computer workshops won't touch PCWs because they don't understand them, yet they're quite easy to repair. There's plenty of information on this website; have a look at the Repairs section and also the Make Money section.
If anyone is in need of spares for a PCW contact Anthony Hill. If you're in or near Cardiff he also repairs PCWs and does disc conversions from PCW to PC. Anthony can be contacted as follows
If you have problems with your PCW, Anthony will be able to help.
Ian Studley --located near Hastings-- I've known Ian for many years-- he has loads of PCW stuff for sale but prefers to use the telephone and snail mail. To see what he's currently offering mosey over to Ian's PCW and PcW Lists
Hurry, Hurry, Hurry - Ian is now running a closing down sale of PCW items. Don't miss out.
For PCW spares, repairs and information. tel :01424 713927 between 3pm and 7pm
Malcolm Surl, Luxulyan, Nr.Bodmin, Cornwall , for PCW spares, repairs and disc conversions. Check out his website here, or phone/fax (01726) 850820
John King -- Located near Rainham, Essex. Not a relative of mine as far as I know but he has an excellent website offering loads of PCW stuff for sale at very reasonable prices. Check out his website here
Frank van Empel (JOYCE COMPUTER CLUB, AMSTERDAM)-- Visit Frank's website here for PCW repairs and conversions, software downloads and a lot of interesting stuff.
Brian Watson can supply drive belts for Amstrad 3" and 3.5" drives Contact Brian on Brian@spheroid.demon.co.uk
Paul Toghill offers his services to Amstrad PCW owners in Bristol and surrounding Counties. He has a mass of PCWs of all models and can repair them as he has many spare parts available. He specialise in the servicing of the lovely 3" drive.
Paul toghill E-mail Address: amstradpaul@yahoo.com ............or......paultoghill@amserve.com
SOFTWARE
Although the PCW is a powerful computer it was marketed and is best known as a word processor running Locoscript. John Craggs, formerly of "John's Jottings" in PCW Plus has produced a disk stuffed with tutorials, advice and useful templates for PCW users (Except PcW16), in ASCII or Loco3. The price is £5.75 including postage. Available in 3" or 3.5" format. (for 3" John will need two blank 3" discs) To order or for more info contact John on: Email: Gyppo@spuddy.mew.co.uk
Plenty of room here for your sales or wants. Email me.
Ron King......Email..... Ron@king27.freeserve.co.uk