FREE: Old issues of Wireless World, Practical Wireless and Radio Constructor

dij · 18th July 2012, 03:35 PM

My Dad passed away recently, and I’m looking to find good new homes for his magazines. There are:
· 199 issues of Wireless World (from the 50s, 60s, 70s and early 80s);
· 40 issues of Practical Wireless (from the 50s and 60s)
· 90 issues of Radio Constructor (almost all from the 60s).

Their condition is generally quite good, but with some rusty staples and a few tears. I can provide a full list of dates and conditions if needed.

The ideal is to find somebody who is prepared to come and pick them all up (they’re in Coventry, England), but I’m prepared to listen to other notions.

If you can help me save them from the paper recycler, send me a PM. I know that for them to go someone who could properly appreciate them would have pleased my Dad very much.

StevenOH · 18th July 2012, 04:10 PM

If you giving them away for free, I would hope that they would
end up with someone with a scanner, and a willingness to share
with other enthusiasts. These resources are good source of
valuable ideas, and can help many people, not just one.
Especially, in situation, like this.

stellavox · 19th July 2012, 01:44 PM

Totally agree - If I were'nt 3000 miles away, I'd get them and scan them - especially the Hi-Fi related articles

Charles

jmillerdoc · 19th July 2012, 02:05 PM

If these were to be boxed and shipped, what do you reckon it would cost to ship across the pond? I might be willing to spring for the high cost to save them from the shredder....

jmillerdoc · 19th July 2012, 02:05 PM

BTW I have access to a scanner....

Moondog55 · 20th July 2012, 05:36 AM

I might be willing to contribute a few dollars towards the cost of shipping.
I have a few bucks left in my PapayaPal account. Would $10- help??

jmillerdoc · 20th July 2012, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondog55

I might be willing to contribute a few dollars towards the cost of shipping.
I have a few bucks left in my PapayaPal account. Would $10- help??

I am certainly open to sharing the expenses to get these saved....might even be willing to run a library for them as well for issues people want to use....

Moondog55 · 20th July 2012, 06:22 AM

May I suggest digitising and burning to a DVD???
How many people need to contribute the same amount to cover the shipping?
A copy of the disk in return perhaps.
PM me you PP address and you will have $10- and I'll not buy the tweeters I'm looking at.
pay-it forward

dij · 24th July 2012, 11:42 AM

A random (1975) copy of Wireless World weighs 325g, or just under 3/4 lb.

Does anybody know enough about shipping methods to be able to calculate the cost of sending the magazines to a new home in the USA?

FAA · 24th July 2012, 12:23 PM

i can donate 5$ for this cause.. just let me know where to send it.. thanks

18th July 2012, 03:35 PM	#1
dij diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK	FREE: Old issues of Wireless World, Practical Wireless and Radio Constructor My Dad passed away recently, and I’m looking to find good new homes for his magazines. There are: · 199 issues of Wireless World (from the 50s, 60s, 70s and early 80s); · 40 issues of Practical Wireless (from the 50s and 60s) · 90 issues of Radio Constructor (almost all from the 60s). Their condition is generally quite good, but with some rusty staples and a few tears. I can provide a full list of dates and conditions if needed. The ideal is to find somebody who is prepared to come and pick them all up (they’re in Coventry, England), but I’m prepared to listen to other notions. If you can help me save them from the paper recycler, send me a PM. I know that for them to go someone who could properly appreciate them would have pleased my Dad very much.

18th July 2012, 04:10 PM	#2
StevenOH diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004	If you giving them away for free, I would hope that they would end up with someone with a scanner, and a willingness to share with other enthusiasts. These resources are good source of valuable ideas, and can help many people, not just one. Especially, in situation, like this. __________________ The truth is out there. Who can handle the truth?

20th July 2012, 05:36 AM	#6
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	I might be willing to contribute a few dollars towards the cost of shipping. I have a few bucks left in my PapayaPal account. Would $10- help?? __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

20th July 2012, 06:22 AM	#8
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	May I suggest digitising and burning to a DVD??? How many people need to contribute the same amount to cover the shipping? A copy of the disk in return perhaps. PM me you PP address and you will have $10- and I'll not buy the tweeters I'm looking at. pay-it forward __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

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stellavox diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oneonta, NY; USA	Totally agree - If I were'nt 3000 miles away, I'd get them and scan them - especially the Hi-Fi related articles Charles

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dij diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK	A random (1975) copy of Wireless World weighs 325g, or just under 3/4 lb. Does anybody know enough about shipping methods to be able to calculate the cost of sending the magazines to a new home in the USA?

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