homerwannabee Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I think it's funny how some are still complaining about price when this is selling like hotcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) I think it's funny how some are still complaining about price when this is selling like hotcakes. Its selling like hotcakes because there was a lot of hype and advertising done leading up to the sale. Rob is a very clever man Edited April 13, 2008 by pangasinan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 This is becoming so weird to me. We've long ago established at this point that there exists TWO markets .. the "gamers" and the "collectors". What the thread demonstrated to me was that Actionauts is not a good value for the "gamers" even at a $29.95 price point, let alone $49.95, for all the reasons mentioned above. Such is exactly why the current price point was reached, so that there would be NO disappointed purchasers. I'd much prefer to have a bunch of people decide NOT to purchase a copy for the "right reason" (that this is NOT something for 'them') .. then for some of these people to shell out what they feel is a lot of money for a game experience, and be disappointed. Perhaps you did, but I was not a part of that discussion, it was a bit too ... heated, for my taste. And I agree. I primarily buy VCS games to play, not collect, though I have rather a lot of them to play by this point. Actionauts may be a very good value for the collector, and probably a decent investment. However, as these are forums, we tend to speak our opinions. I'm not sure I agree with your reasoning, but I'm glad the game is a financial success for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 they are very flimsy ... albert cautioned against using them as carts could arrive with some damage .. so i took him on his word. Yeah, I stopped using the Priority Mail 1096L boxes for mailing boxed games a while ago. I swear every time the USPS revises the boxes (which they just did again recently) they get even thinner. Pretty soon they won't offer more protection than a bubble mailer. They are fine for sturdier items (such as loose carts), but I have had people tell me they've received boxed games damaged in them (due to the Priority Mail box being damaged in transit) so I now spend the extra money on new, sturdier boxes to better protect boxed games during transit. ..Al I received boxed games through the board here that you offered (Rubix Cube 3D I think it was) that was damaged from the Priority boxes. I never made a fuss about it though. Where are you getting the boxes you're using now and what sort of volume you must buy in to get that rate? I'm still using 1096Ls for my shipping through ebay and I do sometimes worry about how well packages fare in their travels. I don't have a problem paying $10 shipping knowing I'm getting something shipped right. I would be upset if I paid $90 and got a smooshed box in the process. My payment was sent happily. I would probably have gone another $10-20 higher (inclusive of shipping) but that would be my cut off for a reproduction cart of this nature. I'm curious to learn how well these sell, and if they all sell out because of the price point. I think alot of the collectors here want this, but with such an agressive price point I wonder how many truly will be buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob fulop Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I do think that most people who want one will eventually get one I hope by that comment that you wont be making any more than the 250 as you said you would,as im sure that most collectors including myself bought this as one of the reasons as it is suppose to be a limited edition. I have materials for 300 units. I'm going to offer 250 for sale and will be numbered xxx/250 The remaining 50 will be given away ... friends .. family ... people who helped out ... military personnel ... people who are nice to me ... cute girls, etc. Comps, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Is the cart box a typical size? If it's smaller you can send them in plastic VHS cases, which are pretty much everywhere. They'll survive being banged around. All you have to do is cut the excess out in the middle, but it's worth it for me to send something and it get there in pristine condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrppv666 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Will 250 be enough to satisfy the current demand? I signed up to the mailing list recently and would love to have one once the people who have been waiting a long time have the opportunity to purchase one but you know there are those that are just buying this in hopes of turning a profit when the 250 sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The remaining 50 will be given away ... friends .. family ... people who helped out ... military personnel ... people who are nice to me ... cute girls, etc. Comps, basically. Cool, so I get two then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The remaining 50 will be given away ... friends .. family ... people who helped out ... military personnel ... people who are nice to me ... cute girls, etc. Comps, basically. Cool, so I get two then? So your a female soldier? Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The remaining 50 will be given away ... people who are nice to me ... No, your butt does not look fat in those pants. Have you been working out? You look healthier and more muscular. I built a shrine to you made out of your old Atari 2600 games and your hair that dropped on the floor at your barber. I light candles and say prayers in front of it every day. I guess I went from nice to creepy in record time. Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Geez they are such suck ups arent they Mr Fulop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob fulop Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The remaining 50 will be given away ... friends .. family ... people who helped out ... military personnel ... people who are nice to me ... cute girls, etc. Comps, basically. Cool, so I get two then? Dunno, depends on if you are a cute girl or a soldier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob fulop Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Will 250 be enough to satisfy the current demand? I signed up to the mailing list recently and would love to have one once the people who have been waiting a long time have the opportunity to purchase one but you know there are those that are just buying this in hopes of turning a profit when the 250 sell out. not everybody on the reserve list is going to purchase ... i'm giving them two weeks and then will offer the remaining first come first served Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nognir Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just out of curiosity: Will the game only be available as NTSC version or also as PAL? btw: sent my money too. Will be nice to playing this here in Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 ... Missile Command rules... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Will the game only be available as NTSC version or also as PAL? I just tested the game in PAL emulation. The colors are all pretty reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterAA Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Was on the reserve/waiting list for months, and got the e-mail this morning that it was available (yesterday morning, actually, since it's 12:50am here now). I just went to purchase mine (procrastination?), and the link in my e-mail gets me a 'clocking' page which eventually times out and doesn't get me to the order page. Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). --Timster-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Mr. RF: Good luck with the sale! Off topic, any chances you will make any new games for the 2600? I'd love to see a Missile Command with the plane flying by dropping A-bombs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Was on the reserve/waiting list for months, and got the e-mail this morning that it was available (yesterday morning, actually, since it's 12:50am here now). I just went to purchase mine (procrastination?), and the link in my e-mail gets me a 'clocking' page which eventually times out and doesn't get me to the order page. Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). --Timster-- Its slow or maybe busy. I had to try several times before it finally loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Was on the reserve/waiting list for months, and got the e-mail this morning that it was available (yesterday morning, actually, since it's 12:50am here now). I just went to purchase mine (procrastination?), and the link in my e-mail gets me a 'clocking' page which eventually times out and doesn't get me to the order page. Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). --Timster-- I am getting the same problem....please advise Mr. Fulop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). I am getting the same problem....please advise Mr. Fulop. Rob responded earlier about taking ordering down. That may be what you have experienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodos8 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). I am getting the same problem....please advise Mr. Fulop. Rob responded earlier about taking ordering down. That may be what you have experienced. I just tried again and got thru. Here's a direct link to purchase page give that a try: http://robfulop.com/newsite/secure/purchaseactionauts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterAA Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 That did it - got in, placed my order - now I can sleep soundly! THANKS! --Timster-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Please tell me I didn't miss out on purchasing this already!!! I hope one of those 250 is mine! Guess I'll try again in the morning (later this morning, actually... ). I am getting the same problem....please advise Mr. Fulop. Rob responded earlier about taking ordering down. That may be what you have experienced. I just tried again and got thru. Here's a direct link to purchase page give that a try: http://robfulop.com/newsite/secure/purchaseactionauts.htm That WORKED!!!! THANKS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I wonder how many carts of the first batch will go to GERMANY?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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