Vintage 3M DS/DD 5¼" Floppy Disks (2-Pack, Sealed) – 1991 – Educational Edition

Condition: New Old Stock (NOS). Factory sealed. Package shows only light shelf wear from age.

Brand: 3M

Model: DS, DD – Double Sided, Double Density

Capacity: 500 KB Unformatted / 360 KB Formatted (IBM PC / PC XT compatible)

Quantity: 2 Diskettes

Year: 1991

Country of Manufacture: USA

Description:

Authentic vintage 3M floppy disks — sealed in original 1991 packaging and marked “Exclusively for Educational Use.” These are double-sided, double-density 5¼-inch disks, perfect for retro computing enthusiasts, IBM PC/XT collectors, or anyone restoring early DOS systems. Features the official 3M Olympic sponsorship logo and full lifetime warranty text on back.

Highlights:

Made in the USA

Certified “100% Error Free” by 3M

Includes original color-coded write-on labels and documentation (sealed inside)

Rare “Educational Use Only” variant packaging

Excellent for display, retro setups, or archival-grade media testing

Technical Details:

Format: 5.25" DS/DD

Compatibility: IBM PC, PC XT, and most DS/DD drives

Unformatted capacity: 500 KB each

Formatted capacity: 360 KB each

Collector’s Note:

3M floppy media from this era is prized for its durability and distinctive minimalist packaging design. The “Olympic Games” and “Educational Use Only” markings make this a particularly collectible version.

Shipping:

Ships fast and safe in a rigid mailer with protective wrap.