zeitshabba Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Before going through all the leftovers from eBay resales, I had all the wallet-quality games that were set aside but not processed sorted to offer to collectors in these forums. ("Wallet-quality" simply means nearly-perfect labels, sitting in a box for between 4-32 months.) From where he said this game was found, I would place it around 22-24 months ago, around when I brought him on board. It took a few months of doing the resales all by himself before he naturally started to identify rare & unique games, but he wouldn't have known to look for this one in the beginning. Every time I worked with him I repeated which hidden gems required a little extra attention just in case of a miracle: Atlantis II, monogrammed Spacechase & Sears picture Superman. Several thousand games later, or this past Sunday night, all those repeated warnings paid off. Last night I visited to inspect the find and continue the search, as I knew there was far more to be found than just the games he photographed. Unfortunately, the best treasures I found last night were Frogger II & a Supercharger, but at least boxes of controllers, games & systems now await testing in an organized & orderly fashion. Without further adieu, I am delighted to present you the Sears picture label Superman: Last summer I found a blue Sears Superman manual that I tossed into one of the manual piles, thinking nothing of it... I should have known better. My next trip back to the shop will include attacking the manual pile in search of the companion manual. Everything I am arranging & testing will be available to AA members soon, and if I am able to sell this cart I will give away most everything else to those who need it most. Yes, this game is for sale and serious parties should PM me. Everyone else, it's your turn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Wow! That will garner a lot of attention. Great picture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-topdog Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) PM Sent Edited January 21, 2010 by the-topdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 PM sent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 So that's where my repro went. Just kidding. Great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanhq Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Just my 2-cents but this would make a great featured GameGavel or Auction listing with front page post on AtariAge. Give everyone a shot at this super rare game, I'm sure you will get more than you can on private offers. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 This label variation does not exist... this label variation does not exist... I'm not looking! I can't hear you! la la la la la! Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! (very nice!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitshabba Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Just my 2-cents but this would make a great featured GameGavel or Auction listing with front page post on AtariAge. Give everyone a shot at this super rare game, I'm sure you will get more than you can on private offers. AX I actually just pondered the same thing aloud in an offer message... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. 1 x Crunchysuperman 1 x Winner on Ebay a couple of years ago 1 x Atarimania 1 x Zeitshabba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanhq Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. 1 x Crunchysuperman 1 x Winner on Ebay a couple of years ago 1 x Atarimania 1 x Zeitshabba What if the winner on eBay was zeitshabba? *Insert "The Count" voice* 3 Ah ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. 1 x Crunchysuperman 1 x Winner on Ebay a couple of years ago 1 x Atarimania 1 x Zeitshabba What if the winner on eBay was zeitshabba? *Insert "The Count" voice* 3 Ah ha ha! It wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I learned about the rarity of this label variation a month or two ago, and was plagued by the feeling that it looked very familiar, as if I'd recently seen it in a Play-N-Trade or something similar. Alas, when I went to my local stores, it was nowhere to be found, so either I made it up or... Anyway, congratulations on the find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam9938 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. 1 x Crunchysuperman 1 x Winner on Ebay a couple of years ago 1 x Atarimania 1 x Zeitshabba Woh, how do you keep up with that? Thats amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Does this make number 3 or 4? I've lost track. This would be the third known in existence. 1 x Crunchysuperman 1 x Winner on Ebay a couple of years ago 1 x Atarimania 1 x Zeitshabba Woh, how do you keep up with that? Thats amazing. Dino has a memory like an elephant,he never forgets anything,we just accept it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Wow, amazing that you found one. Did you know this cart has a magic power? It lets you see how much money is in people's bank accounts. Edit: zeitshabba, I hope you have your guy setting out some of the other rarer label variations, like pic Flag Capture (especially the green-text one), Fun With Numbers, and Black Jack. I'd hate to see them accidentally walletized! Edited January 21, 2010 by pinball22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Just my 2-cents but this would make a great featured GameGavel or Auction listing with front page post on AtariAge. Give everyone a shot at this super rare game, I'm sure you will get more than you can on private offers. AX I actually just pondered the same thing aloud in an offer message... Private sale on this cart is gonna be your best bet, not an auction. Anyone after this cart will know you have one for sale and pay you what it's worth. Auctioning it is just un-needed drama for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Just my 2-cents but this would make a great featured GameGavel or Auction listing with front page post on AtariAge. Give everyone a shot at this super rare game, I'm sure you will get more than you can on private offers. AX I actually just pondered the same thing aloud in an offer message... Private sale on this cart is gonna be your best bet, not an auction. Anyone after this cart will know you have one for sale and pay you what it's worth. Auctioning it is just un-needed drama for yourself. Awe come on Shawn. I'd pay $9.50 to see this auction in a theater before going to the next big blockbuster movie. Break out the popcorn! AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 You could always turn it into the most expensive Atari wallet ever! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I have 7.50 and a tuna melt from Subway. What do you say? : Conditions of tuna melt upon arrival may vary. Price offered is totally bogus and should not be taken seriously. "Tuna Melt" is a registered trademark of Lucas Film. All terms and conditions apply. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitshabba Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Wow, amazing that you found one. Did you know this cart has a magic power? It lets you see how much money is in people's bank accounts. Edit: zeitshabba, I hope you have your guy setting out some of the other rarer label variations, like pic Flag Capture (especially the green-text one), Fun With Numbers, and Black Jack. I'd hate to see them accidentally walletized! I make no guarantees. Initially I had planned to do a few incredibly rare game wallets, but my gamer buddy talked me out of it. This was about three or four years ago, and I eventually sold the Asterix, Obelix, Waterworld, Crazy Climber and one of the Cube games (Atari Video or Rubiks) I had in the project boxes. From reviewing the chips of all the games that were processed, I know there is a Road Runner waiting to be milled and I already have completed Pigs in Space and Taz wallets. I can't check what is at the shop (in Pennsylvania) but there is a possibility one of the ones you mentioned may be in the mix. I do have an empty loaner cart that I might make into my own personal wallet at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitshabba Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 It is now up for auction on eBay: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 260543646295 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I will bid $10 on it. Hope I win! Actually I would seriously really want this if I could afford it, which I know I can't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 It is now up for auction on eBay: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 260543646295 Can we count on this going the distance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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