bjybjy Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 This seller is selling basically every rare game for the Atari 2600 and has them listed in the wrong category. Think they are real auctions? I'm not gonna bid. Tad http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?...&sort=3&rows=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_pa Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Could these be the real McCoy? Maybe. Only a few things bother me though: 1) Seller is a newbie (which isn't a big problem; I tend to give people chances) 2) The Seller only accept money orders (again, small problem) 3) Obviously, the seller is quite aware of the value of these games. So, why list them in the wrong category and chance getting alot less than if he/she listed them correctly. Well, I e-mailed the seller asking if they could e-mail me a few screenshots of the Crazy Climber game. Let's see if he/she gets back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_pa Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 I did notice something odd just now. The seller for the boxed quadrun in the other post and the seller for this quadrun are both from Pennsylvania, and both almost next to each other: Lancaster and Reading. Both of which is only about 30 minutes from me. Hmmmmmm....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy Arensmeyer Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Tough call. All of the photos were taken on the same background. The last real rip-off seller had photos from around the web, with none of them being taken the same. And even if they snagged the photos from somewhere else, I would think they would steal better photos than those. Personally, I wouldn't bid on any of it. Mainly because I've been collecting from the beginning and I've never gotten lucky enough to score a load even remotely as good as that one. Seems suspicious, but possible, even if not very probable. ò¿ó Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyxtc Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 I actually live in Reading PA (same location as seller), and know of a guy named dan, oddly enough, the sellers ID is Dansomthin, who owns quite a few (including many rare) 2600 Titles, I'll have to get ahold of him, and see if this is him selling these items, he's trustworthy, and can confirm this is him selling, I personally will vouge for him, which should (?) ease peoples minds as far as bidding on these items...stay tuned to this thread for updates. Dave "M" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyxtc Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Oh, I just wanted to make another note of people's concern, as far as the category listing is concerned. Being that he's a new seller, whether he's a scam is yet to be seen, but it could be possible that he didn't know that category #3528 exists..(Consumer Electronics:Video Games:Atari:Games:Action, Adventure) I mean, after all #1128 (Toys & Hobbies:Games:Electronic:Other) Does pretty much sum up what Atari IS...an electric game, which is a toy and/or hobby... anyways, that's just my 2 cents Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iguana Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 seems odd that one person would "flood" the market with all this stuff at once. I am no expert but it looks like the Texas Chainsaw pic that the Lable is not on correctly (look at the bottom right) Almost looks like a lable under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvigor Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 I personally will vouge for him Strike a pose! intr.v. vogued, vogue·ing, or vogu·ing vogues To dance by striking a series of rigid, stylized poses, evocative of fashion models during photograph shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyxtc Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 HAHA, yes, my spelling is less than perfect at times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 He meant vouch of course. And if the munk man can verify this person lives there, I will bid on his items. Of course, I may even have someone else close by pay for the item, or maybe I'll take a ride myself. I know someone who goes to Philly alot. How far is Reading? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionrohrs Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 How far is Reading? Phil About 60 miles NW of Phila. I live there too. I find it hard to believe that this person has all of these rare also. At first, I thought maybe he printed up labels but he has a Condor Attack and it would be pretty hard to fake a cartridge casing. These IMHO are probably genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett6400 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 River patrol has a different background than the others. Since the photos were obviously taken with a digital camera, maybe the seller should provide more photos from different angles just to verify that he, in fact, has possession of the carts. 0 feedback is kind of fishy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 I get very nervous with people with 0 feedback especially when they put all the best stuff on at once. When I first started with ebay. I bought a few items first to build up my rating. Once I did, I only sold one item at a time until my feedback got up over 10. I hope that whoever bids and wins does not get screwed. I hate dishonest people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyxtc Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 How far is Reading? Phil About 60 miles NW of Phila. I live there too. I find it hard to believe that this person has all of these rare also. At first, I thought maybe he printed up labels but he has a Condor Attack and it would be pretty hard to fake a cartridge casing. These IMHO are probably genuine. Yep, that's exactly correct, we're about 60 miles from philly (40 mins or so) lionrohrs> Where about in Reading do you live? in the city, or the outskirts? I've tried to verify this seller for everyone with no luck...I've spoken to my buddy just 5 mins ago, and he is not the seller of these items...sorry everyone, but I tried. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionrohrs Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 lionrohrs> Where about in Reading do you live? in the city, or the outskirts? I live in the NW area (close to Baer Park) where it's always entertaining...if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black dog Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I have a hard time believing that this guy has all these ultra rare carts and has now decided to sell them. These are all top dollar carts, this guy could make alot of loot and then not be heard from again. With a 0 feedback, I think I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansomthin Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I understand everybodys concers. I can assure you this is no joke nor fraud. I never sold on E-bay before and wasn't aware I was in the wrong catagorie until I read your postings. After this auction is over I still have over 400 games left. These are some of my bigger money items. I am selling them for personel reasons. I just sold my rarest cart at the Vally Forge convention center. I'm sure you heard of Eli's Ladder. My buddy has a digital camera and will take more pics tonight around 10:30 . I will post them right away. Here is 1 more pic I have till then. I hope this will ease all your concerns as I will lose in the end without your bids. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Dan -- Glad to see that you posted. That should ease fears. WOuld you mind telling everyone how you collected them. For me, it is more interesting to bid on a cart when I know the person I am buying from and any history about the merchandise. The pics are great (but too big). Thanks -- RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Yes alot of people here will be glad you posted pictures, and if you dont want to scroll to the right just type in 11 words at a time and hit enter just like im doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansomthin Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Heres the pics I said I would Post. I hope everybody is satisfied and concerns are eased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansomthin Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Heres more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansomthin Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Heres more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Crap Dan, now the prices are gonna skyrocket. Good for you. -R BTW. Thanks for mailing me the Malagai pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicJoke Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Holy crap! Dan, posting those pictures here was the smartest thing you could have done. Your checking and or savings account is gonna be overflowing with cash in a few days. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerthehun Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 I still wanna hear the story of how you collected 'em all!!! BTW, I'm guessing you're a sherrif? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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