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The Soft Exchange... The Soft Exchange is a non-profit national computer User's Group. Membership is free and automatic for all users of any of our services. We are dedicated to providing an inexpensive used software and hardware clearinghouse. We provide a service for those who wish to acquire (or sell) computer software (or hardware) conveniently; and virtually without risk. We also market and distribute Macintosh public domain and shareware software at a national level. We offer the unique ability for members to acquire software of their choosing on an inexpensive, pay per item, basis. In short, The Soft Exchange is an enterprise devoted to providing quality services at levels and prices unavailable anywhere else. ========================================================== Used Commercial Software... ╤Those wishing to sell programs send it to The Soft Exchange. ╤The program is immediately entered into the appropriate catalog of available software, according to computer compatibility. Catalogs are available in paper form and on Macintosh disk. ╤ Catalogs are also available and updated as necessary on the GEnie computer network. Catalogs are always named "SOFTEX.CAT" in all computer software libraries of GEnie. Catalogs will soon be available on the Apple-Link computer network. ╤Those wishing to buy software can contact The Soft Exchange by writing to us; leaving letters on the GEnie computer network; or calling. Upon receipt of clear payment for a program, the program is sent to the buyer. ╤Within 14 days after a program is sent to a buyer, a check will be sent to the seller for the seller's asking price less a modest commission. Services Offered: ╤Guarantee payment to sellers ╤Guarantee original, working software to buyers ╤24 hour shipping on all orders ╤Publish a catalog of software available, including system requirements ╤Able to contact a far greater number of potential customers for the seller than any other comparable service Software Accepted and Available: Apple & Macintosh Commodore & Amiga IBM & Compatibles Atari, Tandy, & Others Catalog Software For The Macintosh... Catalog #M11 Program: The Soft Exchange 1.0 Price: $2.00 Requires any Mac (Mac II?) This disk explains all the services offered by The Soft Exchange; from Public Domain & Shareware to Used Commercial Software. It contains current catalogs,ordering information, and a folder full of useful and entertaining Public Domain programs from our vast library. Each disk comes with a $2.00 credit toward the use of any of our services. This disk is updated, and the programs are changed, quarterly. This disk is also available for subscription at a rate of $8.00/year. Price includes Shipping & Handling. Catalog #M6 Software Category: Business Management Program: MacCalc 1.2 Price: $60.00 Requires any Mac (II?) Catalog #M8 Software Category: Communications Program: MacServe 2.3 Price: $99.00 Requires any Mac & a hard drive Catalog #M2 Software Category: Desk Accessories Program: Top Desk 3.0 Price: $30.00 Requires a Mac w/ system 4.1 or later (II?) Catalog #M1 Software Category: Communications Program: MacTerminal 2.2 Price: $50.00 Requires a Mac (II?) & a modem or direct line Catalog #M12 Software Category: Entertainment Program: ChipWits 1.2 Price: $15.00 Requires a Mac (II?) Catalog #M13 Software Category: Entertainment Program: MacCommand (New ROM Version) Price: $15.00 Requires a Mac (II?) Catalog #M14 Software Category: Entertainment Program: Harrier Strike II Price: $12.00 Requires a Mac (II?) Catalog #M15 Software Category: Desktop Publishing Program: Click Art Effects Price: $10.00 Requires MacPaint Catalog #M9 Software Category: Entertainment Program: Hacker II 1.0 Price: $7.50 Requires a Mac (II? SE?) Catalog #M4 Software Category: Graphics Program: GraphicWorks 1.1 Price: $55.00 Requires a Mac at least 512K (second drive recommended) (II?) Catalog #M10 Software Category: Programing Program: Microsoft Basic 2.1 Price: $25.00 Requires a Mac (II?) Catalog #M5 Software Category: Utilities Program: Glue 1.04 Price: $25.00 Requires a Mac (II?) Catalog #M3 Software Category: Utilities Program: Stepping Out 1.01 Price: $25.00 Requires a Mac w/ at least 512K (II?) Catalog #M16 Software Category: Desktop Publishing Program: PageMaker 2.0a Price: $195.00 Requires a Mac w/ at least 512k, and an external 800k or hard drive This particular catalog as of 9/2/88. Catalogs are available updated weekly on GEnie, on our disk, & in paper form. Buying a Program... Write: Simply send the name(s), version number(s), and catalog number(s) of the software you wish to purchase and a personal check or money order for the program╒s selling price plus shipping and handling charges to: The Soft Exchange 5736 Fryer Avenue Toledo, OH 43615 Or Call or Leave a Message on GEnie to Reserve a Program: Please state an intent to buy, which program (including the catalog number), and your name and address. The program will then be reserved for a catalog. If, by the time of the second catalog update, payment is not received, then the software will again become available for transfer. (Please note that it is not necessary for you to do this, just an option.) Call: (419) 531-9659 Any (reasonable) Time GEnie Mail: T.CONSTANTIN Please add $3.00 shipping and handling for each program ($4.00 for Alaska and Hawaii) ╤The program(s) you ordered will be sent immediately for money order payment or in about 2 weeks for personal check payment. Express, C.O.D., and Canadian immediate shipping is available upon request, and for $5 additional charge. ╤Please read the "Fine Print" at the end of this document ╤All sales are final except in cases of software failure. In this case the buyer has 14 days from shipment date to contact The Soft Exchange to notify us that the software is defective. Specific problem description must accompany reports. Credit towards future purchases are given for defective software.System requirements are published in the catalog and are not a basis for dissatisfaction. Remember, all software is checked for defects before shipment. ╤Items are subject to availability. If the item requested is currently out of stock, and the buyer has sent a check for a specific item, then the buyer may be placed on a waiting list for the next available program, at his or her request, or payment will be returned. Either way the buyer will be immediately notified of the order╒s status. ╤Pre-orders of (or requests for) items not currently in stock will also be gladly accepted (a ╥bid╥ price would also be helpful if included with pre-orders). Selling a Used Commercial Program... ╤To sell a program simply send the original program(s) in working condition, documentation, and the Software Submission Form at the end of this document to: The Soft Exchange 5736 Fryer Avenue Toledo, OH 43615 ╤It is vital that we receive a program before placing it in our catalog to insure that it is the original copy and that it is in working order. A receipt for your program(s) submitted for sale will be sent to you. ╤Upon receipt of an order and clear payment for your program(s) a check from The Soft Exchange will be sent to you for the selling price less commission charges. If you send more than one program, a separate check will be sent as each program is sold. ╤Commission: all programs received after September 15, 1988 will be subject to a new, straight 20% commission charge, with a $4 minimum charge for each program. I hope you agree this makes more sense than the old commission schedule. All programs received before September 15 fall under the old commission schedule, as agreed. As always, no commission is charged, and the software remains the property of the seller, until after the program is sold. ╤If you wish to modify terms of this agreement, such as selling price or decide you don╒t wish to sell the program(s), please notify us in writing and your requests will be processed expeditiously (shipping and handling costs may be applied for returned programs). ╤Again, please make certain the software remitted is the original copy, includes original documentation, and is in working condition. Fine Print... ╤It is not an infringement of the copyright laws to sell, or otherwise vend a particular copy of a program for which the seller has acquired legal title. All rights and privileges of ownership of title, however, will transfer to the buyer. ╤According to Federal Copyright Law: when selling a program all your backups of the program(s) must also be remitted or destroyed. Also, if the program has been modified, the seller must have the authorization of the copyright owner to transfer the program. ╤It is the full responsibility of the seller and the buyer to ensure that he or she is complying with applicable federal copyright laws, state license enforcement laws, as well as applicable.license agreements of the transferred program. It is assumed each principle is complying, or agrees to comply, with the law. ╤The Soft Exchange acts as an agent, we do not take title to any program or it's license in this exchange service. We disclaim any warranty against infringement of federal law, state law, and/or license agreements by either the seller or the buyer. We further disclaim any warranty of title with respect to the programs. ╤These are very general statements about a very complicated matter of software copyrights. They are not absolute or guaranteed. More information is available upon request. ╤Trademarks, Tradenames, and Copyrights herein belong to their respective companies. Used Software Submission Form... Seller╒s Name: __________________________________ Street Address: _________________________________ City, State, & Zip: ________________________________ Program (Including Version Number): _________________________ Asking Price: $_______________ I agree to the terms of The Soft Exchange and understand I may change my asking price and/or ask for my program back at any time prior to sale by writing to The Soft Exchange. I agree to abide by Federal Copyright Law. The programs submitted are originals and are in working condition. I understand that when my software is sold all rights and privileges of ownership transfer to the buyer who may then replace me as registered owner. Signature: ______________________ Date: ___________________ [Please include a separate Submission form for each program] [This form will be sent to the purchaser of your programs] [A receipt for your programs will be sent to you when they are received] ========================================================== Used Hardware... Due to increasing demand The Soft Exchange will soon start marketing used hardware. Marketing these products will be done directly (as with software) or indirectly (with catalog classified advertisements). Classified Advertisements: Classified ads for used hardware can be placed in the appropriate Soft Exchange catalog (according to computer system compatibility). Ads will be available in blocks of 35 words (or less), and running a maximum of 2 months. These ads will be $10/block. The 35 word maximum is for the body of the ad. Name, address, and phone number(s) of the seller will not be counted, but included free of charge. Please send your advertisement; name, address, and phone number(s) where interested parties can contact you; computer system requirements; and check or money order to: The Soft Exchange 5736 Fryer Avenue Toledo, OH 43615 Direct Marketing: -We will also direct market hardware at a seller's request. This will be basically the same service we offer in our marketing of used software. -The seller first sends us the hardware (of which he has legal title) and hardware description. -We will then market it, deal with prospective buyers, guarantee condition of the hardware to buyers, and guarantee payment to sellers. -The seller retains title, and no commission is due, until after the item is sold. -The hardware will be sold at the seller's asking price plus appropriate shipping and handling charges. -Upon clear sale of each item a check for the price, less commission, will sent to the seller. -A commission of 10% of the selling price will be charged for this service, with a $10 minimum charge. -Interested parties should send their hardware, asking price, and hardware descriptions to the above address. ========================================================== Apple and Macintosh product catalogs will soon be available to users on the "Apple-Link" computer network. If you are a member of another Apple or Macintosh User's Group please encourage them to download these catalogs and provide them to your fellow members. Thanks. If you downloaded a file with a Perrysburg Ohio address, please note that address is no longer appropriate for correspondence with us. The address given in this file is a permanent one...everything sent to this address will always be taken care of. In the near future (hopefully) a new file with a new address will be uploaded. After the new address is available please send correspondence there for faster service. 
