Dino Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I was not the back-up bidder. I am sure more will appear since four have appeared (or have been offered to me) in the last year.....that is why I am in no rush to get this one. Besides, it was not guaranteed to work and currently I am negotiating in getting items that make the Atari 2000 look like Combat. I have learned that PATIENCE IS GOLDEN!!! You will of course post pics here once you obtain said items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I was not the back-up bidder. I am sure more will appear since four have appeared (or have been offered to me) in the last year.....that is why I am in no rush to get this one. Besides, it was not guaranteed to work and currently I am negotiating in getting items that make the Atari 2000 look like Combat. I have learned that PATIENCE IS GOLDEN!!! You will of course post pics here once you obtain said items Of course.....I am still negotiating with the other party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Who was the backup bidder on the Atari 5200? Was that Wonder? I didn't think he collected 5200. Nope. Wonder did not bid on eiether auction So Wonder was not the backup bidder on the 2000 either? Hmm interesting. Wasn't it the same (on both auctions) who also bought your System X proto on CTCW ? Here is the one I sold on Chuckwagon http://www.chasethechuckwagon.com/item.cgi...item=0000153257 Wow, you didn't leave the guy feedback? Call off the feedback police as feedback has now been left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Call off the feedback police as feedback has now been left. Crap, too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninermaniac Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got word that the auctions on the CX-2000 and the 5200 went to a second chance offer. I believe it had to do with the winning bidder being from way out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got word that the auctions on the CX-2000 and the 5200 went to a second chance offer. I believe it had to do with the winning bidder being from way out of town. I heard that too.....Still, $6800 is way too high for this unit....... Somebody already offered me theirs but want too much $$$ for it. After the winning bidder and the second highest bidder, nobody will pay this type of $$$ for it.....even me. I knoew it this would happen too because if you noticed the winning bidders bidding history, he has retracted other bids in other auctions six times....yikes. BTW, there might be another Atari 2000 up for auction in a day or two.....stay tuned!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) I got word that the auctions on the CX-2000 and the 5200 went to a second chance offer. I believe it had to do with the winning bidder being from way out of town. I heard that too.....Still, $6800 is way too high for this unit....... Somebody already offered me theirs but want too much $$$ for it. After the winning bidder and the second highest bidder, nobody will pay this type of $$$ for it.....even me. I knoew it this would happen too because if you noticed the winning bidders bidding history, he has retracted other bids in other auctions six times....yikes. BTW, there might be another Atari 2000 up for auction in a day or two.....stay tuned!!! I never take 2nd chance offers unless it goes really cheap. The second chance offer should be at the price the second highest bidder would have got the item if the highest bidder did not bid and not at the second highest bidders maximum bid. I feel this is a flaw in e-bay's procedure. My method would also deter shill bidders Edited July 30, 2009 by Dino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got word that the auctions on the CX-2000 and the 5200 went to a second chance offer. I believe it had to do with the winning bidder being from way out of town. I heard that too.....Still, $6800 is way too high for this unit....... Somebody already offered me theirs but want too much $$$ for it. After the winning bidder and the second highest bidder, nobody will pay this type of $$$ for it.....even me. I knoew it this would happen too because if you noticed the winning bidders bidding history, he has retracted other bids in other auctions six times....yikes. BTW, there might be another Atari 2000 up for auction in a day or two.....stay tuned!!! I never take 2nd chance offers unless it goes really cheap. The second chance offer should be at the price the second highest bidder would have got the item if the highest bidder did not bid and not at the second highest bidders maximum bid. I feel this is a flaw in e-bay's procedure. My method would also deter shill bidders I could not agree with you more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder267 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got word that the auctions on the CX-2000 and the 5200 went to a second chance offer. I believe it had to do with the winning bidder being from way out of town. You've got that right! I said no international bids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhod Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I tried to buy the 4 x CX-40 boxed lot, but you answered me NO INTERNATIONAL, why ? I do not understand why some do not want to sent outside USA.... it's the same work to send The guy pays shipping, extra charge and it is a chance for the seller to sell more expensive American collectors are better off than us sorry for my english 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I tried to buy the 4 x CX-40 boxed lot, but you answered meNO INTERNATIONAL, why ? I do not understand why some do not want to sent outside USA.... it's the same work to send The guy pays shipping, extra charge and it is a chance for the seller to sell more expensive American collectors are better off than us sorry for my english I would guess because the only way for him to be protected against a paypal chargeback is with online tracking to a confirmed address. For overseas that means express mail and for a 4 X CX 40 boxed lot I would guess it would be way too expensive to make it worth it. Don't blame him. Blame the rules at paypal and the thieves that abuse them. Ohh and then thank ebay for letting them fit in with all the honest bidders because a buyer can not leave negatives even when this does happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Can't you block non us bidders from bidding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhod Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) i Don't blame him, but it's not cool for us, european collectors... i buy some computers, heavy, same with 150$ s&h i buy every week on ebay USA the seller should see if the person is serious look the feedback, and after saying yes or no no ? Edited July 30, 2009 by Rhod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I would have sold it to you at that price at a drop of a hat so long as you were willing to pay registered and insured shipping which, at that price wouldv'e been a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 the seller should see if the person is seriouslook the feedback, and after saying yes or no no ? Once that was true but not anymore. With these new ebay rules NO buyer can ever get a negative. How would he know if a buyer scamed the last 5 people or not? No way to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I have learned that PATIENCE IS GOLDEN!!! More like Gold is Golden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 American collectors are better off than us The grass is always greener... A resourceful person anywhere outside of the third world can take advantage of what they have locally that others around the world want. The universal sentiment is that it is easier and cheaper to find stuff elsewhere, and that everyone else has it easier. Simply not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 American collectors are better off than us The grass is always greener... A resourceful person anywhere outside of the third world can take advantage of what they have locally that others around the world want. The universal sentiment is that it is easier and cheaper to find stuff elsewhere, and that everyone else has it easier. Simply not true. This is very true. I've bought items for overseas friends and re-shipped them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 American collectors are better off than us The grass is always greener... A resourceful person anywhere outside of the third world can take advantage of what they have locally that others around the world want. The universal sentiment is that it is easier and cheaper to find stuff elsewhere, and that everyone else has it easier. Simply not true. All you had to say was one word. MARCO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari2800man Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 So even though this auction is over,its clearly evident that an atari cx2000 isnt worth 9500 or 10,000 usd.wow nice info that I gathered today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 So even though this auction is over,its clearly evident that an atari cx2000 isnt worth 9500 or 10,000 usd.wow nice info that I gathered today! This thread is from 6 years ago. EDIT: Prices to tend to change over time. Up and\or down. Info this dated is not a good place to judge value assessment of any item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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