ACML Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I know they will fetch a bit more because they are nostalgia (my first computer) purchases, but why do so many Ebay auction ask the moon for the 400? If you look at recently sold 400's, they don't fetch half or even a third of these $150+ auctions. Yeah, I might buy a minty 1200XL or ATR8000 for $150, but not a machine that I have to spend $20 for memory and $25 for Svideo upgrades. Having to do those two upgrades is what keeps me from pulling the trigger. The 800 already has these upgrades standard, plus the nice mechanical keyboard. So, what's a stock good condition 16K 400 really worth to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Maybe $25-40. The 400 looks pretty on a shelf, but the 800 is the sexy beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I have a nice 48k 400, and I would only ask $40- $60 for it. I use it for Gorf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Well... if it was PAL.... it would certainly pay 150 euro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Echo Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I listed a 400 on Ebay last week for 50 dollars. Had 10 watchers but no takers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGB_Gamer Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Typical overinflated eBay prices. You gotta love those eBay sellers that charge outrageous shipping prices too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageX Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm sure it's because chicklet keyboards are fashionable again. (nevermind that they weren't actually fashionable back in the day, just cheaper than real keyboards...) lulz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I saw a Tandy MC-10 for over $400 recently.It's not a question of what the stuff is worth, it's how much money the person wants to make.People think they will get rich with their garage sale habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Occasionally they get asking price (or there's some shenanigans going on). I've seen some crazy prices for this stuff in the SOLD listings. Anyway, ultimately ebay is about what you can get for something, not fair values. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 it only takes one idiot to buy at the over inflated price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 it only takes one idiot to buy at the over inflated price.Wish I could find these idiots when I have stuff to sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 What's worse is that as eBay gouges the sellers the prices only go farther up. After that the numbskull vendors at flea markets and local stores try to match those hyper inflated eBay prices.. the endless cycle of insanity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've done some cross-country craigslist searches for Atari stuff (like on SearchTempest) and found some huge lots of Atari stuff. We need a network of people who will pick up the stuff and divide it among the group of contributors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bob1200xl Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've got a pickup truck... Let's do it. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Rarely see anything UK based, well that's not got some insane price attached..Even then its thin on the ground.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 PAL 400s must be quite rare as they were sold for around one year only. I only ever saw one of them in actual use by a real person outside a store. While I was glad to have an 800, I always found the design of the 400 cooler. The coloured keyboard, the sharper angles, the wedge shape of the main body and the way the cartridge door swung open when you hit the release button..... All those would still look nice on a shelf and on a shelf it won't matter whether it's PAL or not (so maybe I'll be tempted to pick one up on my next trip to the US - envy you for those Craigslist finds....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No one sells old computers on Craigslist here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I suspect they believe in what PT Barnum said... -Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodcat Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I had two chances to get old computers from some Craigslist sellers. They both stopped communication even though I was willing to give em what they asked for. (75 bucks for a great Apple IIC+ setup and 30 for an old 68000 series Mac. Classic 2 IIRC.) Oh well. I didn't have the space for them really anyhow. I still want an Atari 800 for Gorf and some of the oldest games. Plus I adore how huge, heavy, and gloriously 70s uggo it is. I am talking its like the Sears branded Intellivision model except 70ser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost Rice Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 https://houston.craigslist.org/clt/4078298678.html How about $1600 for an Apple 2 plus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) So, I generally watch Craigslist for Atari hardware and most of the time my searches find nothing...until today...but right in line with what seems overpriced, $500 for 800xl, 1050, monitor, dot matrix printer, and a tape drives. To me, that seems way too high. Am I way off? If not, what do you think this is really worth http://seattle.en.craigslist.org/skc/sys/4230645206.html Edited December 6, 2013 by Justin Payne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 So, I generally watch Craigslist for Atari hardware and most of the time my searches find nothing...until today...but right in line with what seems overpriced, $500 for 800xl, 1050, monitor, dot matrix printer, and a tape drives. To me, that seems way too high. Am I way off? If not, what do you think this is really worth http://seattle.en.craigslist.org/skc/sys/4230645206.html I'd think this would realistically fetch $150 on a good day. $500 is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'd think this would realistically fetch $150 on a good day. $500 is insane. I'm glad you agree cuz I figured that guy was nuts. I mean, maybe if the thing was tricked out with all of the mods. Would it be in bad taste to just send him a, "Good luck". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillC Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 What's the value of the COMPUTEREYES by Digital Vision, I thought that it was fairly rare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) What's the value of the COMPUTEREYES by Digital Vision, I thought that it was fairly rare? I recently paid $19 for a loose one, $36 for another earlier this year... eBay Auction -- Item Number: 121226781882 Edited December 6, 2013 by AtariGeezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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