Largo2000 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) Hey guys. I am now in da Club... Got my Atari 2600 today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 I believe this is a heavy sixer. The guy told me that this unit was made in CA (after looking on the label underneath the unit). There is no serial on the box. Can someone help me on this by simply looking at the pic? If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo Edited July 17, 2007 by Largo2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedelicShaman Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... Got my Atari 2600 today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 I believe this is a heavy sixer. The guy told me that this unit was made in CA. There is no serial on the box. If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these unit go for? - Largo It's a heavy sixer, you got a pretty good deal if it works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendra Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo $5100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncurry Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 $5100 Nah, it's opened, it's only worth half that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Unfortunately when a seller states "as-is and untested" that usually means broken. I hope it works, keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Unfortunately when a seller states "as-is and untested" that usually means broken. I hope it works, keep us updated I will keep you guys updated Crazy Climber... I emailed the seller, and he insured me that it is truly "untested" i.e. not he is not capable of testing it due to the fact that he lacks a cartridge. Oh well, I am thinking: for $20 + ship it is worth the risk for a sixer in box... - Largo BTW: Re my post regarding Krok cart (see Wanted section) ... if this works I really need one now! Just tested the Atarimax for ColecoVision tonight and omg! What a nice piece of software/hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Everything I've ever bought "untested" worked just fine. In fact, I picked up a heavy sixer and a 4 switch (consoles only), like that locally a couple of days ago and they both work. Even the stuff I've bought as known dead has been easily repairable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) I am more with Crazy on this one BigO. I mean, I have been doing business on eBay long enough to know that you have been very lucky. "Untested" and "As Is" are usually keywords for: Not working and Junk... Like I said, for $20 I get at least the box and maybe a 2nd set of controllers Bottom line: I wish I would be as lucky as you BigO, but I would not recommend this strategy to a friend... - Largo Edited July 17, 2007 by Largo2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigO Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I am more with Crazy on this one BigO. I mean, I have been doing business on eBay long enough to know that you have been very lucky. "Untested" and "As Is" are usually keywords for: Not working and Junk... Like I said, for $20 I get at least the box and maybe a 2nd set of controllers Bottom line: I wish I would be as lucky as you BigO, but I would not recommend this strategy to a friend... - Largo Well, I've never been particularly lucky in any other way so I guess it had to happen eventually. I'll bet a nickel that it works. Let us know. Oh, and don't worry. I don't encourage my friends to buy Atari at all. I just give them my extra stuff and buy extra just for that purpose occasionally. Nobody seems to complain about it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 I am more with Crazy on this one BigO. I mean, I have been doing business on eBay long enough to know that you have been very lucky. "Untested" and "As Is" are usually keywords for: Not working and Junk... Like I said, for $20 I get at least the box and maybe a 2nd set of controllers Bottom line: I wish I would be as lucky as you BigO, but I would not recommend this strategy to a friend... - Largo Well, I've never been particularly lucky in any other way so I guess it had to happen eventually. I'll bet a nickel that it works. Let us know. Oh, and don't worry. I don't encourage my friends to buy Atari at all. I just give them my extra stuff and buy extra just for that purpose occasionally. Nobody seems to complain about it that way. Well BigO, I wish I had friends like ya. For all the kids out there: dont bid on "as is" or "untested" stuff until u have $$$ to spare ok? This and roulette is pretty much the same Can't wait to get it... no Krok Cart though. Come'on please make more!!! - Largo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I am more with Crazy on this one BigO. I mean, I have been doing business on eBay long enough to know that you have been very lucky. "Untested" and "As Is" are usually keywords for: Not working and Junk... Like I said, for $20 I get at least the box and maybe a 2nd set of controllers Bottom line: I wish I would be as lucky as you BigO, but I would not recommend this strategy to a friend... - Largo Well, I've never been particularly lucky in any other way so I guess it had to happen eventually. I'll bet a nickel that it works. Let us know. Oh, and don't worry. I don't encourage my friends to buy Atari at all. I just give them my extra stuff and buy extra just for that purpose occasionally. Nobody seems to complain about it that way. Well BigO, I wish I had friends like ya. For all the kids out there: dont bid on "as is" or "untested" stuff until u have $$$ to spare ok? This and roulette is pretty much the same Can't wait to get it... no Krok Cart though. Come'on please make more!!! - Largo Good thing that I don't have many friends. I don't have all that much spare money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendra Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. And what did the seller say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. And what did the seller say? Basically questioned if I knew what I was talking about or just guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. Hey wgungfu, what makes you think its a "light" sixer? Are all those made in CA in '78 were? Not really sure how to verify and once I get it, I will update you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrykurtz Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. Hey wgungfu, what makes you think its a "light" sixer? Are all those made in CA in '78 were? Not really sure how to verify and once I get it, I will update you guys Its a heavy sixer -- the thick molding (approx 1/2 inch think) along the sides is a dead give-away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 $5100 I still have my doubts on that system, and I had written the seller regarding that. He's (and the buyer) went on a lot of assumptions without actually opening the thing and I still think its a '78 sixer and not a heavy. Hey wgungfu, what makes you think its a "light" sixer? Are all those made in CA in '78 were? Not really sure how to verify and once I get it, I will update you guys Wasn't talking about your system, was referring to the $5000 auction link posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 What does the Largo in your name stand for? Not the place Glen Phillips plays and has a CD made there called "Live at Largo" is it? Maybe yoyr Glen? LOL, anyhow, let me know and nice system you got there, Paddles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 What does the Largo in your name stand for? Not the place Glen Phillips plays and has a CD made there called "Live at Largo" is it? Maybe yoyr Glen? LOL, anyhow, let me know and nice system you got there, Paddles as well. Stands for "Largo Winch"... it a French comic series. I used to read when I was kid. I think they made a game and a TV show about it actually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) Hey guys. I am now in da Club... Got my Atari 2600 today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 I believe this is a heavy sixer. The guy told me that this unit was made in CA (after looking on the label underneath the unit). There is no serial on the box. Can someone help me on this by simply looking at the pic? If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo --- UPDATE --- Finally! I was able to test my unit last night (I was away on vacation for a month in Europe...).... Anyway, and... IT WORKS JUST FINE!!! Noneless to say, I am quite happy... Now I just need a Krok cart! (see my other post if someone wants to sell its Kart...) - Largo Edited September 18, 2007 by Largo2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largo2000 Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hey guys. I am now in da Club... Got my Atari 2600 today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ADME:L:RTQ:US:1 I believe this is a heavy sixer. The guy told me that this unit was made in CA (after looking on the label underneath the unit). There is no serial on the box. Can someone help me on this by simply looking at the pic? If this unit works, is $22 a decent price? What price are these 6-switch units go for with a box like this? - Largo Also, please note that this unit was made in California and NOT in Taiwan. Even better I Guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 IT WORKS JUST FINE!!! Cool. To all you naysayers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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