Introduction and Thankyou

[Zac Bruce]

What a shame to be living in Australia, as most of things are so expensive. I've yet to see a 17bii+ secondhand, and a new one costs $140. I think the Victor clone is around $65. I did find a place still selling brand new 30b's but again they were about $75, but might be worth me picking up a new one while I can.
I've seen a few 17bii secondhand at fairly reasonable prices, but don't really know much about the solver to make an informed decision about whether I would like or need that. The newer + models certainly look very nice.
I found the USA 12c listing again but realized that it has a little bit of damage to the face. They're asking $40 I think, which is a little bit less than I've paid for both my platinums. Still tossing up whether to buy it now or hold out until I can find one in better condition.

Anyone got any feedback on the 12c books mentioned? I'm just wondering what benefit they would have over the user manual, problem book and the training modules from HP. I was lucky enough to get a full copy of the manual in printed form with my first purchase, I can't really stand reading digital stuff like that and have considered getting a copy of either the training modules or the problem solving book printed and bound in pocket size.
But if either the magic book mentioned or the Gene Wright book have something further to add to my knowledge I'd certainly be interested.

Thanks all.
Zac