NoleOne Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I one that doesn't work and am trying to decide whether I should get it repaired or purchase a working one. My existing one has the problem where it turns on, and you can move in a couple of directions, but it won't move in certain directions. Both controller ports have the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I one that doesn't work and am trying to decide whether I should get it repaired or purchase a working one. My existing one has the problem where it turns on, and you can move in a couple of directions, but it won't move in certain directions. Both controller ports have the same problem. I'd suggest getting a hold of Yurkie, he does great refurbs and mods on the CV, as well as controller overhauls. I've bought three of them from him so I would obviously recommend his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I got mine from a Craigslist deal for $50. I thought that was a bargain because it came with 26 game carts as well. Didn't come with a power supply, so I had to trust the seller that it worked fine. After buying a power supply for $30 (including shipping) from 4jays.net, I am a very happy Colecovision owner. I paid $80 overall, but wound up with a nice library of games for it too. I compared that to system-only auctions on ebay I have seen priced in the $70-$100 range, so don't think I did so bad. Shop around, and don't forget sites like shopgoodwill.com and amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Hatter Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I got mine off Craigslist as well about a month ago. $100 for a working system with all cables, RF mod, etc., expansion module 1, expansion module 2 (no gas pedal), two super action controllers, 4 atari paddle controllers, 2 standard Atari joystick, and 35 carts (3 for the CV and the rest Atari 2600, most of which are in poor shape with crummy labels). Expansion module 2 doesnt work and some of the controllers dont work either, but Im sure they can be restored. All in all I'm happy with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I've been pretty lucky, I've never found a non working CV at thrift shops, where i got all 6 of mine.Up until about 2 years ago, one could be had at Value Village for $7.99.Now of course, they've gone up to $19.99.The VV's here, allow returns which few thrift shops do, so one can't lose.But be prepared to pay twice that or more on Ebay loose, CV's are a hot item there!I've had more bad luck with the CV power supplies than the system itself, very fickle things those power supplies are! Edited September 16, 2010 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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