Retail Amsoft Games

[EgoTrip]

Do the retail versions of the free tapes have any extra value, specifically Easi-Amsword and Xanagrams. I noticed the copies I have are not the free versions.

[Cholo]

Well, at least it used to be "worth more" to collectors of amsoft games/software. The free ones is obviously quite common but the "commercial" versions is usually worth a bit more .. espcially if they have the big amsoft display cardbox too.

[Gryzor]

Do the retail versions of the free tapes have any extra value, specifically Easi-Amsword and Xanagrams. I noticed the copies I have are not the free versions.

Can you post some photos? I don't remember ever seeing them...

[EgoTrip]

I don't have the big cardboard boxes for them, but the tape labels don't have the "NOT FOR RESALE" on them:

[Gryzor]

Ah thanks, never seen these before I think

[steve]

While some machines do have "genuine" collectors, I don't think the CPC does, at least I have not seen any evidence of it.
Unless you count Neil 79 who collects Dizzy games

[Gryzor]

*cough*Jesus*cough*

[ivarf]

Definetly! I can't imagine anyone preferring having the free ones. They look soo ugly. Anyone collecting Amsoft games will  go for your version.  Worth many times the free tapes