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Purchasing GPL

Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:41 pm
by Duke
After finding this today I thought I would post it here for anyone who is interested in obtaining original copies of GPL.
If I get enough ppl wanting to I would be happy to purchase them in bulk and split the shipping bill in a no profit exercise.
I am also interested in whether anyone has used these guys before or have an alternate supplier as there is no one locally in AUS that I am aware of?

http://www.mastertronic.com/productSold ... s/gpl.html
Shipping is UK $3 pounds for 1st item then UK $1.50 pounds for additional items to a max of 14 items.
So single copy would be between AUS $14.00 - $17.00 landed

Confirmed Purchasers:
Acerlyte
VTRacing
Wobblysauce
Sapient
ManiakMatt
ysu
Beno

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:31 pm
by Acerlyte
Have you had much interest? Obviously not in this thread but maybe PM? I would be keen up mate, been going to order a copy from these guys for a while but just haven't for one reason or another. Would be good to have the actual tracks that came with the game and own a proper copy. Let us know if you are still going ahead with this.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:40 pm
by Duke
Acerlyte wrote:Have you had much interest? Obviously not in this thread but maybe PM? I would be keen up mate, been going to order a copy from these guys for a while but just haven't for one reason or another. Would be good to have the actual tracks that came with the game and own a proper copy. Let us know if you are still going ahead with this.
Hey Acer, nope none other than you so far, I will do this eventually but am happy to wait to see if anyone else comes forward.
Even just the 2 of us will reduce the overall cost. Once I am ready I will give you a PM unless your in a hurry...

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:02 pm
by Acerlyte
Nah no hurry, I can rely on the 2004 demo for now but I figured I would throw my hat in if it will help make the postage cheaper. Still a bargain at those prices because of how much there is to GPL with the online and modding community. Well worth it :)

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:49 am
by ysu
wth, I'll jump in too. I've been looking at getting GPL at some point, then unavailablility made me not to. But it's a classic I would not mind having on my shelf.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:02 am
by Duke
O.K guys I am ready to purchase now and intend to this coming week, so can I get confirmation on those still interested (listed below).

Acerlyte
ysu

Also last chance for anyone else to grab a copy in this bulk order.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:03 pm
by VTRacing
Yeah, sign me up.

I assume that if my computer can run LFS then I can run GPL? I only have a crappy laptop. :)

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:48 pm
by Acerlyte
Yep, still very interested. How are we gonna send you the money mate? I will see if anyone I know wants a copy as well but I daresay that one copy will do for me :).

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:16 pm
by Speed
Anyone new to GPL should download & use this installer http://gplps.org/wb/pages/projects/gpl-installer.php to install the game.

It has many graphics updates & necessary patches that the game needs to run on modern PC's.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:07 pm
by wobblysauce
:prod:

cough ahem you seem to of forgotten me also flinty i would join in on the GPL goodness

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:39 pm
by Duke
O.K the first post is updated with list of ppl confirmed wanting a copy.
Acerlyte, good point about payment, I need to think about it but I dare say either direct deposit to my nominated bank acct or as a last resort via a check (if ppl can) but a that would probably cost 1/2 the price of the purchase. :rolleyes:
VT, yes your PC will handle GPL no problems and the link Speed posted for the GPL Preservation Society Installer is a must to install it on modern systems.
I am also happy to help anyone to get GPL up & running once this is all sorted. :)

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:43 am
by Sapient
Count me in Flinny. :yes:

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:04 am
by ManiakMatt
I will have one too Flinty

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:05 pm
by Acerlyte
Heh, get enough folks with GPL and maybe we could organise some online racing. I had a run with Bluesman and the other blokes on Tuesday nights a while back but now Tuesday nights aren't such a good night for me anymore.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:25 pm
by ysu
yes I'm still in, I can organise a money transfer online too.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:26 am
by bdollo
count me in flinty!

~ Beno

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:29 pm
by Duke
O.K. I have ordered 8 copies as requested & with discounts and reduced shipping the total = $43.44 GDP.
So with cost of postage for me to send to each of you, total cost should be around $12.00 AUS each. :)
I will keep you all posted on progress and advise payment details via PM once I receive them.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 2:11 am
by wobblysauce
ok will do

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:44 pm
by Duke
Just to let you guys know I have received the package & all is in order, standby for payment details and request for delivery addresses via PM.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:17 am
by ysu
good stuff ! :up:

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:39 pm
by Acerlyte
Good to hear man, I await your PM :)

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:03 pm
by Duke
I haven't forgotten about this just been too busy and haven't had time to work out postage costs then PM everyone, will try to do it early next week.
Sorry for the delay.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:33 pm
by wobblysauce
no i want it now i tell's ya






:hide:

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:28 pm
by Duke
O.K PM's are on there way.
So with cost of P&P ($2.60) and cost per game ($11.50) your up for $14.00 each.

Re: Purchasing GPL

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:06 pm
by VTRacing
The ones and zeroes are winging their way from my account to yours, Mr Flint. How's that for prompt payment? :)