I could use some advice..

[Sparkonian]

I recently picked up a few 2600 games & systems in the wild and was chuffed to discover that some of them are rated as 7s & 8s in the AA Rarity Guide.

 

The advice I need is to how much I should list them for on ebay. I don't want to sell myself short, but at the same time I don't want to overprice them.

 

The games I am referring to mostly are

 

Master Builder (with manual)

Polaris - Green Label (with manual)

Stargunner (with manual)

 

as well as a few 5's & 6's

 

I recently sold a Z-Tack for AU$12.50 and a Threshold for AU$10.50 before I knew about this site and the rarity of these games.

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Brad Downunder.

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[StanJr]

I would like that Master Builder.

 

Tough to say though about pricing, because I've seen those games go high and then I've seen them sneak out with a whimper. It kind of depends on who is checking ebay during your auction.

 

Wish I could be of more help. I don't do much selling of games, I usually give 'em away! Maybe some of the more expert ebayers can give you a more reasonable idea.

 

Price Tag Stan

[tiggerthehun]

Ah, price tag fluctuation... Ebay, right now, anyway, is kinda the be all and end all of the pricing question. Basically, it's worth whatever someone is gonna pay for it on ebay. I say start 'em at a penny, and take your chances from there - if it's not worth it to you to chance it, then don't sell 'em - or set a reserve... Just be aware that 7-8's lately have been going cheap.

[Rick Weis]

i'm guessing that these games are PAL? (since you are from downunder!)

 

PAL will go cheaper then if they were NTSC games...

 

i agree with tiger start them at .01 if you are going to auction them! or you can sell them to someone here!! i'm sure you can find many people here interested!!

 

Take care,

 

Rick

[Sparkonian]

Thanks for the advice guys. Yes they are PAL format, however, the Console Compatibility FAQ (http://www.gyruss.demon.co.uk/ccnuk/compat.html) suggests that they can still be used on NTSC systems if the vertical hold is adjusted. Some newer TVs will handle that with no problems also.

 

Atari 2600

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Cartridges are compatible, no lockout chips. However, the cartridge

tells the 2600 when to generate TV line sync pulses. This means that

using an NTSC cartridge in a PAL console, or vice versa, will cause

synch pulses to be generated at the wrong frequency. The net effect

of this is that some TVs will "roll" the picture, and may need the

vertical hold control to be adjusted. Some TVs will handle the

incorrect synch frequency transparently though.

 

 

If Atari Agers are interested in them I will post my EBAY listings link for y'all to have a look see.

 

Thanks for the tips

 

Brad Downunder