Signed copy of Hardwar up for grabs! + hopeful news on HW.

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Yes, it's true! Signed by Ciaran himself:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hardwar-Vintage-Gremlin-PC-game-1998-/252566520819?hash=item3ace2343f3:g:1yQAAOSwpLNX8OMh

I've got the first bid in. Janskjaer, go away, you've already got one.

As an extra incentive, the proceeds are going to the "Project That Hardwar Should Have Been" fund.

I have been talking to Ciaran, and there aren't any promises for sure, but he'd certainly like to bring the game up to date.

I've also mentioned that I'm sure any of us would jump at the chance to help in any way should the opportunity arise.

I can't currently think of a better opportunity than this. Plus you get a signed big box copy for your trouble!

What are you waiting for?!

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From email:

[e-mail] said:

Yeah, I'll sign it if you want, lol. In fact, I updated the listing accordingly. If you want to put it on the forum that's fine by me. I probably have another spare, so I might repeat this if there's really any demand, so you'd get another chance. (And there's already one other signed copy out there, so it wouldn't be a unique item anyway!)

I'll put the proceeds towards my "Project That Hardwar Should Have Been" fund. Which, as I say, may or may not happen, but I've been planning on it for 15 years and it's getting closer.

[ouch]

The ebay listing says you won't post to the US. Is that true? If not then you might be losing some potential bidders by having it not show up for us when searched.

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It's not my listing, it's Ciaran's (or a friend of his).

[janskjaer]

Just landed back home yesterday after getting back from my holidays. Got an e-mail notification about the post while I was away. Sounds like good news!
It's Ciaran's eBay account. It's the same ebay ID he used when I got my signed game from him years ago (which cost me £2).

Don't worry, I won't be bidding, as I just can't take any more stuff on at the moment. I'm even looking to down-size some of my games collection and graphics hardware as I'm just not using any of it.
Although, it is a conflict of interest by not bidding - helping out Ciaran's charity cause by pushing up the price (but this would be shill bidding?), whilst at the same time, wanting to let one of you guys own a copy of the game.

I should reconnect with Ciaran. It's been quite a few years since we've spoken. It's a bit ironic that a few years ago that I was working for a software company right next door to the building SR used to be in.

EDIT: Strange thing - for some reason, last night, I was looking at the ELITE FFE Site and noticed a mod called AndyJ, which reminded me to log on here and reply to you guys. Then I saw Ciaran's eBay ID. Coincidence?

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Had a strange coincidence myself, after talking to Ciaran and posting here, I got Mark Hardisty to retweet to his 2000+ followers about the eBay listing.

Literally the day after, he mentioned he was doing an interview with Ciaran for his expansion disk to his 'A Gremlin in the Works' book.

[Denacity]

Perhaps he would be willing to do an AMA?

[janskjaer]

I guess the retweet didn't inspire anyone to have a punt for charity then.

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@teeth > Just ask him.

janskjaer > I'm in the strange position of being both glad and disappointed!

[techno]

Tell Ciaran to set up a PayPal account for his website then we can all make a contribution to his fund.

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That's a good idea. I'll tell him.

I may have some news soon. I've been busy in the background and even if it doesn't bear fruit, it should be an interesting read.