sway3

I hate the heat. It has been in the mid 80s all week here! It's funny, I have the car radio playing Christmas songs and I still need the AC on!

Let me know when the vader arrives. Normally I'd say it should be there Monday, but holiday/security might make it Tuesday.

quote: Originally posted by eric_ruck: Of course there is the nostalgia thing I concur. Out of every 10 atari system requests I get, 9 are for the woodgrain and the remaining splits the vader, jr, and 7800. Most people don't distinguish between the 6 and 4 switch because they don't necessarily remember how many switches their Atari had ~ they just want the woodgrain Atari.

Well, I am going to email him again on Monday. If I don't hear back, I may decide to raise a large rant about exactly what was asked of me and exactly what I was promised. In all honesty, it was just WAY too sweet of a deal. They actually offered me a tiny credit on their new retro atari project... that would have been cool. But I think I may have just been stiffed instead.

quote: Originally posted by liquid_sky: Sway3 is really Evil Otto. He is out to get you and make you give up all your quarters (american quarters too) Then after that, he will become a Tax Collector and take even more money from you.. then he will fly off in a black CIA helicopter. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT!!! AND WHY DID YOU TELL???

quote: Originally posted by Atari-Jess: whats with you and trying to turn me into a bad guy with EVERY thing i say sway3? Why yes, of course, haven't you been paying attention?? ~ good grief!! All you have to do is briefly check all my previous post to see that ALL I have done is twist your posts! I mean it's not like I merely quote you or anything... and then you would never attempt to insult me... and then after insulting me ask that I don't respond. No, that would never be the truth right here. The truth must be what you said and I am just twisting things again. I have a magical UBB QUOTER that manipulates what is actually said ... and there's NOTHING anyone can do about it! MUAHAHAHAHA quote quote Huh? Edit: added link [ 12-09-2001: Message edited by: sway3 ]

Heh, if I don't take him, I'll have to take my Goddaughter or (shudder) one of the younger ones! ACK! Maybe I can pretend it is a boring business trip. That won't work though, they always want to go on them too.

quote: Originally posted by godsey1: Hi Everyone. This is a picture of the best connector for the 2600 at Radio Shack: http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/740597...67_adapter1.jpg Tony I have one still in the package, I'll try to find it and get the number off it. I've been looking for over a week and still can't find it. Yes, that's the one!

Whatb about the regular 6 switch?

quote: Originally posted by Atari-Jess: oh. *shrug* i suppose. I think the avatar looks damn good. Kudos to you Fret!

I don't have pictures (or even a product number), but all you gotta do is walk into Radio Shack and tell the 15 year old behind the counter what you want to do and he'll show you exactly what you need. Ranger, they sell multiple switches at radio shack with either AC or coaxial or both. I believe the commodore uses the AC yes? (look like rca stereo wires) Lemmi, you just need an adapter - it's about $2.99.

Well, it actually makes a little sense. Here is what happened: Newbie surfs eBay. Newbie beholds Atari auction by Sumseller. Newbie says, "Hey, I, Newbie, have that exact Atari. Wow." Sumguy bids on Atari at same time Sumotherguy bids on said Atari. Newbie continues to observe. Bidding war of Sumguys commences. Newbie continues to observe. Sumthirdguy snipes auction with 2 seconds left and gleefully wins at $450 for 50 games. Sumthirdguy then happily paypals ~$500 to Sumseller, both Sums are quite content. Well, except the two bidding-war-Sums who lost the auction. *(This is not necessarily fantastic - I just got $300.00 for a 30 game system that did NOT include King Kong or Deadly Ducks, I assure you.) Newbie says to self, "Newbie-self, if Sumseller can sell that 50 game system for $450.00, surely you, Newbie-self, can sell your 55 game system for $425.00 easily... and then purchase the PS2 GT Pack with a cool Bennie to spare!" Hence your rediculous auction that will never get a bid... unless liquid_sky does something DRASTIC!! /shudder Want to see something interesting? When you research past Atari 2600 systems sold on eBay in the last 2 weeks by highest prices, three of the top 5 auctions are mine. Look Here I have a few more auctions on that page... even my brother has one.

I only use genesis controllers. I couldn't even play pitfall with the standard joysticks.

No, I wasn't suggesting anything. However, if that sparks your interest, go for it. If it busts and you lose all your venture capital ~ remember I never suggested you do anthing. On the other hand, should you become the powerseller elite ~ remember I suggested it all to you in the first place!

I know it is none of my business, but my favorite so far is Jason Parlee #3. They are all damn awesome!

I just sold these games this month: Philly flasher/Cathouse blues mint in the box, Sumer games, Tomcat F-14 and a few others.

I have decided that I will go. Anyone want to go with me? I will fly (since I am in Florida), but I would be happy to meet up with anyone else planning to go (no, really). I might bring my Godson, but he only likes to play the gamecube... (I say, "Ahijado, did you come to visit me or Luigi's Mansion?")

I have enough QBerts to go around. Marty, email me and I'll send you one - just email me your address. greatgames4u@aol.com All out of HERO atm, Stan. But I'll let you know... (just wanted to let you know why I was only making QBert offers, heh) I sent Activision.com my last HERO ~ then they decided they didn't want it and are supposedly sending it back (although it has been 3 weeks now). Not sure trusting them on name recognition alone was my smartest move this holiday season. I am out several hundred dollars if they decide not to honor our deal. [ 12-08-2001: Message edited by: sway3 ]

quote: Originally posted by eric_ruck: On eBay they typically go for closer to $100. That's true. I was just bragging about my eBay successes. I only have one game, so if any one is trading, let me know. (I sold my second system for $120.00.)

I've never seen one in the wild here (florida), but they are pretty regular on eBay. I got 2 for $20.00. EDIT: They sell for more than $20 regularly - I was just bragging. [ 12-08-2001: Message edited by: sway3 ]

no, just not the same.

Fighting the urge to point out the obvious... fighting... fighting... not winning...

I love it when people can not spell their own name: quote .

That's ok, I'm married and it's not to her... so I guess I'm still in the clear. Heh, actually she's a good friend and I'm sure she'll talk to me again.... maybe.

quote: Originally posted by Lemmi: Sweet my money already got there? cool Hey, mailed today. Sorry it took me this long, the first 2 I cleaned didn't work. This one is perfect.