Mad Hatter Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Sorry I guess it does seem suspicious since I did just sign-up yesterday. I used to have this game when I was a kid and my interest in it was recently peaked after started going through my old Atari stuff a month or so ago. I remember giving my mother a set of games to sell at the church rummage sale in the late 80's or early 90's in Tucson, and unfortunately this game was included. The games she was allowed to sell were all the ones I didn't like, and I remember not caring for this one. My father and I attended the 1984 CES in Las Vegas when I was 9 and I won this game in a raffle, I think it was "third prize". I don't remember who the vendor was holding the raffle, but I think it was a software distributer. You had to buy something to be entered, my dad had bought me Frogger 2 (which I still have), and later in the day I won this game. At any rate, I could swear that when I would hold the reset button that the name of the game would appear on the screen. I remember doing this to all my games to see if anything would happen when doing so. We're going wayyyy back here though.. I mothballed my 2600 around 1988 when we got a PC, so I am probably not remembering something correctly. I assume someone would have done this by now but I haven't come across anoyone who has mentioned doing this. Cool... Still not gona do it... Just was odd that the first post by a new member was asking me to jack with the cartridge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Sorry I guess it does seem suspicious since I did just sign-up yesterday. I used to have this game when I was a kid and my interest in it was recently peaked after started going through my old Atari stuff a month or so ago. I remember giving my mother a set of games to sell at the church rummage sale in the late 80's or early 90's in Tucson, and unfortunately this game was included. The games she was allowed to sell were all the ones I didn't like, and I remember not caring for this one. My father and I attended the 1984 CES in Las Vegas when I was 9 and I won this game in a raffle, I think it was "third prize". I don't remember who the vendor was holding the raffle, but I think it was a software distributer. You had to buy something to be entered, my dad had bought me Frogger 2 (which I still have), and later in the day I won this game. At any rate, I could swear that when I would hold the reset button that the name of the game would appear on the screen. I remember doing this to all my games to see if anything would happen when doing so. We're going wayyyy back here though.. I mothballed my 2600 around 1988 when we got a PC, so I am probably not remembering something correctly. I assume someone would have done this by now but I haven't come across anoyone who has mentioned doing this. Cool... Still not gona do it... Just was odd that the first post by a new member was asking me to jack with the cartridge.. On some TVs, the Men-A-Vision text will be cut off due to the strange scan line count, you may have seen this while holding reset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralHellfire Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I was addicted for awhile... step 1 is admitting it. Two kids have basically cured me now. I don't even have time to spend money these days. This auction has me unlocking the liquor cabinet though... Oh, smells very nice. Would be fun to replace the replica in my inventory with a real one. Anywho... I'll never understand people that spend stupid money on these cartridges. but then, I actually play the games I buy - this is obviously for a collector who has money to burn. Me, I have to spend my money on wacky stuff like food, utilities, etc. Must be nice... I play the games I buy, too, and that goes for the rare titles. I dislike competing in auctions for sealed/shrinkwrapped titles because I will open them to play them, and these sealed titles typically command higher prices than open box versions. I like to think of my collection as a living one, not a reference or museum quality set, but I think it is useful that those exist. I'm okay with boxes that are a little dinged or a cart that may have a less than pristine label. That said, I'm getting at the level of trying to acquire only really rare carts, and if I could afford to bid on this I would. I could swing a few hundred bucks, but thousands are out of my reach for now because, like you, I have other priorities (mortgage, student loans). I don't begrudge people spending money on collecting games (or whatever they like to collect, no matter how cheap or expensive the prices are), but I hope that it brings them some enjoyment and hasn't become something like an addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 I was addicted for awhile... step 1 is admitting it. Two kids have basically cured me now. I don't even have time to spend money these days. This auction has me unlocking the liquor cabinet though... Oh, smells very nice. Would be fun to replace the replica in my inventory with a real one. Anywho... I'll never understand people that spend stupid money on these cartridges. but then, I actually play the games I buy - this is obviously for a collector who has money to burn. Me, I have to spend my money on wacky stuff like food, utilities, etc. Must be nice... I play the games I buy, too, and that goes for the rare titles. I dislike competing in auctions for sealed/shrinkwrapped titles because I will open them to play them, and these sealed titles typically command higher prices than open box versions. I like to think of my collection as a living one, not a reference or museum quality set, but I think it is useful that those exist. I'm okay with boxes that are a little dinged or a cart that may have a less than pristine label. That said, I'm getting at the level of trying to acquire only really rare carts, and if I could afford to bid on this I would. I could swing a few hundred bucks, but thousands are out of my reach for now because, like you, I have other priorities (mortgage, student loans). I don't begrudge people spending money on collecting games (or whatever they like to collect, no matter how cheap or expensive the prices are), but I hope that it brings them some enjoyment and hasn't become something like an addiction. Come on in... The waters fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Don't have time to spend money? So we should all come to your house and raid your mattresses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralHellfire Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Don't have time to spend money? So we should all come to your house and raid your mattresses? I'm afraid the only bread or dough you would find in a search of our mattresses is actual bread or actual dough... and maybe a spongebob doll or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm afraid the only bread or dough you would find in a search of our mattresses is actual bread or actual dough... and maybe a spongebob doll or two. SpongeBob dolls are like money in some places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralHellfire Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm afraid the only bread or dough you would find in a search of our mattresses is actual bread or actual dough... and maybe a spongebob doll or two. SpongeBob dolls are like money in some places. You're probably right... I bet spongebob dolls are like currency in daycare prisons akin to cigarettes in adult prisons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I await the big announcement that will turn this forum into frenzied excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralHellfire Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 $3,550 three days before closing bell flurry? Did people forget we're in the great recession here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I await the big announcement that will turn this forum into frenzied excitement. Well, if no one else will do it: For your viewing pleasure, this auction has been canceled because the OP found the box for the game and it is now relisted CIB (no manual came with the cart). It has already surpassed the original bid for the cart alone. eBay Auction -- Item Number: 110514343174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralHellfire Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Wow... just wow. That is really cool. A thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elw00d Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Air Raid w/box.........incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odysseus Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Holy Dam. Isnt this the first box found for Air Raid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TikkiBeard Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 WOW.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 It is now already at $6,100. That is a new record for our hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 It is now already at $6,100. That is a new record for our hobby! $6,500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Sweet merciful crap. 12 grand. Guess it's safe to assume that Tuesday Morning was the liquidation company for these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 $13,877.78 and still has time left. Well at least we know the name really is Air Raid and not just a rumor. It seems word of mouth communication still has some reliability. I think people just want the most expensive game to be an Atari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender II Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 (edited) Wow! US $31,600.00 congrats to you and your buyer. ?Wonder? who got it. Edited April 11, 2010 by Defender II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBrazil Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Wow! US $31,600.00 congrats to you and your buyer. ?Wonder? who got it. Man, I can't believe this yet! Albert, I guys in Brazil are suggesting you write an article about this boxed Air Raid history. This is quite something! Is this the most expensive cart auction ever (considering all videogames)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anicetyguy Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 WOW WHO IN THE HELL has that kind of spare cash lying around to spend on an Atari cart? I'm kinda glad I'm not THAT crazy about Atari I think that my upcoming wedding in July is going to be about that much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havok69 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Can you imagine asking someone back when this cartridge was new for that kind of money? They'd look at you like you were crazy. Enjoy the tax hit on that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Can you imagine asking someone back when this cartridge was new for that kind of money? They'd look at you like you were crazy. Enjoy the tax hit on that one... Don't forget the PayPal and eBay fees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legeek Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I think people just want the most expensive game to be an Atari. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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