Any advantages to the duo over CD set up?

[bartre]

Nothing beats the briefcase. :-"

 

BEEFCASE!

that's how i play all my turbobs.
or i would, if i still i had access to it.

[vestcoat]

Would the duo be worth getting repaired if it cost $175 round trip (shipping, region mod, exchange rate) on top of paying $200+ for the unit in the first place?

This is why I am thinking of dropping it as it will become too expensive.   

Well, a PCE Duo is not worth $375. On the other hand, you've already paid half that and you'll only get a pittance selling it with leaky caps, so you're screwed either way.

And like I said, TGCD's are also expensive. It's just a matter of time before the caps in the CD-ROM leak and the gear breaks, so you'll have to pay for that eventually.

Three choices:
1) sell the broken Duo for $75 now. Eventually pay $175+ to fix the TGCD.
2) Keep them both. A backup system is nice. Fix the Duo, but save a little $ by skipping the region mod. Fix the TGCD later when you can afford it.
3) Sell the TGCD for a reasonable amount now while it still works. It should more than pay for the Duo repair.

[tggodfrey]

Me personally, I would fix the Duo and Keep it.  Sure you end up spending money you dont want to but the Duo is a sexy piece of equipment and it does earn its place at the table.

Like antique cars, Someday there will be no more duo's and you will wish you fixed it.

[CPTRAVE]

Keep the Duo, I got rid of mine of few years ago and I have regretted it ever since. It is a sweet looking system. I have been searching for a decent price Duo for a while now.

[BlueBMW]

Where are you located that it is so expensive for shipping both ways?

[MrFlutterPie]

Where are you located that it is so expensive for shipping both ways?

Where are you located that it is so expensive for shipping both ways?

Canada.  Canada Post has always expensive plus USPS just doubled their rates to Canada this year.

[turboswimbz]

If you can get it to me for the return trip I can send it Via FedEx quite possibly at a discounted rate.  I'd Say under 20 Bucks.

(If you don't live in the middle of nowhere.  They really jack up the prices if you live far from a major airport)

[Mishran]

Seems to me like the USPS shipping rates to anywhere has doubled. My jaw dropped when I sent out the two Neo systems I sold recently. Craziness!

[Keith Courage]

It shouldn't be too expensive as long as you use small enough box to be able to ship it via first class instead of priority shipping. Also, just ship the DUO itself. No AC adapter to save on weight. Should be in between 20-25.

[turboswimbz]

Seems to me like the USPS shipping rates to anywhere has doubled. My jaw dropped when I sent out the two Neo systems I sold recently. Craziness!

They did, all mail that is considered a package went up.

[MrFlutterPie]

It shouldn't be too expensive as long as you use small enough box to be able to ship it via first class instead of priority shipping. Also, just ship the DUO itself. No AC adapter to save on weight. Should be in between 20-25.

That is what I figured as well.  The problem is I have to pay the same amount to get it to the guy.

I am probably going to have to get it fixed.  I know I can't just sit on it for awhile because the leaky caps can cause damage to the board.  I also feel a region mod is a must.  With shipping this high you want to do everything at once.

[BlueBMW]

Another option that might save on shipping is to just mail the bare board and keep the shell / laser mechanism.

[spenoza]

I think selling one to help with the other is probably a decent plan. Someone here I'm sure would be willing to snap one up. Hell, I'd love to buy a busted Duo. Might even be able to afford someday to get it fixed  : )