Maertens29 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Oh well Edited February 21, 2014 by Maertens29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPA5 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Just an FYI, you'll probably want to post a picture, where you're located, and links to feedback you have on other forums, eBay, etc. People can get excited 'round these parts if you don't. Good luck mate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maertens29 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Just an FYI, you'll probably want to post a picture, where you're located, and links to feedback you have on other forums, eBay, etc. People can get excited 'round these parts if you don't. Good luck mate! Updated, thanks, I was being lazy haha. I'm use to being established, haven't joined a new forum in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 STRANGER DANGER lol 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 My question to you would be if your not an Atari collector why would you even own this graded game and on top of that pay 320 for it ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maertens29 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) My question to you would be if your not an Atari collector why would you even own this graded game and on top of that pay 320 for it ?Not an atari collector FIRST, I do cart only atari for the most part since it has little sentimental value to me, I'm only 20. Besides that though there are some titles of historical significance on atari, Mario bros being one of those. Despite not being huge into atari, Mario bros on any platform makes for a nice display piece. Edit: I also do own all the main 2600 consoles, jr and 4 switch cib, and a cib 7800. I just don't actively search out and collect atari - besides outliers. Edited February 11, 2014 by Maertens29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Most Atari collectors won't pay 300 for this. Your better off trying the Nintendo crowd. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My question to you would be if your not an Atari collector why would you even own this graded game and on top of that pay 320 for it ? Easy, 'cause 'intendo peeps are even goofier than us Atari folks! They care about and spend a hell of a lot more money on the stupidest things... such as 3-screw soccer games, $300 copies of Princess Rescue, $10+k on carts with damaged labels and overpriced Gyromite's that have Famicon adapters inside them. <-----runs, ducks and tries to dodge the impending flames and comparisons! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojay1997 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hey, I am curious as to if anyone would be interested in this or what the general opinions on pricing or interest would be? I picked this up for $320 which I think is a steal given how hard it is to find these in mint condition. I am NOT an atari collector first and foremost so I don't really know if there is huge demand for sealed / graded atari games. According to VGA there are only 2 copies of the 1987 version (an 85, which apparently sold for 900 according to VGPC, and my 85+), and no graded copies of the 1982(83?) version. So yea, if interested chuck me an offer or post your general opinions, Thanks! Edit for personal info: I operate under ebay and nintendoage under the same username: Maertens29, I'm a top rated power seller. And a picture: You paid way too much for that version of the game in that condition. The 1987 international version is pretty common and I know of at least a couple of Atari vendors that still sell it NIB for $20 or less. The 1983 silver box version is much more uncommon, but even that isn't a $320 game. Maybe you can convince some desperate Nintendo collector to pay $320+ for this, but nobody here is going to do so. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maertens29 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 You paid way too much for that version of the game in that condition. The 1987 international version is pretty common and I know of at least a couple of Atari vendors that still sell it NIB for $20 or less. The 1983 silver box version is much more uncommon, but even that isn't a $320 game. Maybe you can convince some desperate Nintendo collector to pay $320+ for this, but nobody here is going to do so. I know it isn't a rare game per-say, I'm more going with the condition being the rare part. I have looked at all still available completed listings and there are copies selling for close to $100 that have considerable wear. I'm not looking to dispute your opinion, I'm just looking for more reinforcement. Do these vendors that have NIB product have case fresh available or are they damaged stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojay1997 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I know it isn't a rare game per-say, I'm more going with the condition being the rare part. I have looked at all still available completed listings and there are copies selling for close to $100 that have considerable wear. I'm not looking to dispute your opinion, I'm just looking for more reinforcement. Do these vendors that have NIB product have case fresh available or are they damaged stock? They are case fresh and straight out of Atari's former warehouses. I have no doubt people on Ebay are constantly paying too much for games. Like I said, maybe you can find some unsophisticated buyer like yourself that will pay more than the $320 you already overpaid for this game. It's just not going to happen here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maertens29 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 They are case fresh and straight out of Atari's former warehouses. I have no doubt people on Ebay are constantly paying too much for games. Like I said, maybe you can find some unsophisticated buyer like yourself that will pay more than the $320 you already overpaid for this game. It's just not going to happen here. I would sub unknowledgeable for unsophisticated but I appreciate the advice, despite the bluntness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I would sub unknowledgeable for unsophisticated but I appreciate the advice, despite the bluntness... Those graded games tend to cater to a much different crowd than we have here at AA. Truthfully, $320 could buy you a whole lot of minty Atari 2600 stuff that is not "graded and slabbed". In the end, the hardcore Atari collectors tend to not want graded items, so you will be hard pressed to sell it for more than you paid...I would gather, it might even be difficult to make your money back. Mario Bros, as bojay mentioned, is fairly common to find sealed. Having it graded will cost a few bucks, but not $300. Unfortunately, I think you made an uninformed purchase decision, and that's gonna cost you with this one. On the bright side, if you are a rabid Nintendo collector, it will look nice on your wall next to a $500+ graded copy of Princess Rescue! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 They are case fresh and straight out of Atari's former warehouses. I have no doubt people on Ebay are constantly paying too much for games. Like I said, maybe you can find some unsophisticated buyer like yourself that will pay more than the $320 you already overpaid for this game. It's just not going to happen here. There is stock out there in 85+ condition. Atari guys just haven't taken to the grading services. It is also far more common than the NES version. If you are looking to flip you would be better off going directly to NES collectors. 300 gets you a lot in terms of Atari items and Atari collectors aren't really looking to spend 10-100x for a sealed copy of anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My 2 cents : you paid at least $250 too much. Take it as a lesson learned 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yo, Maertens29, have I got a bridge deal for you! This thing is soooo minty, brand new and still sealed! No need for VGA grading, since it's literally brand new and undamaged. I even wore latex gloves (not the cheap Wal-mart kind with the white powder either) when handling it. Even includes its original AA sticker which doubles as a seal of approval! I'll even include an extra tamper-proof seal of approval (pictured hanging off the upper right) and no_extra_charge! If you don't want it, be sure to tell your NA friends!!! Bargains galore to be found here at AA! BTW: I paid $700 for this and thought *that* was a steal. Sacrificing for only $500... need the money to purchase a bike for my tyke. My loss is your gain! ...imagine this sitting on your shelf... proudly displayed next to your VGA graded Mario Bros.! A game that nobody thought could ever be done... was finally done. And on the system that started it all! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+madman Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Available NIB for $19.95 from Best and Video 61. Of course it doesn't come in a plastic box, so there's that to consider. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Available NIB for $19.95 from Best and Video 61. Of course it doesn't come in a plastic box, so there's that to consider. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Clear-Plastic-Box-Protectors-Single-/130893326740?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1e79d9a994 ...add only $1.49! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Shoulda bought one of these instead: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damcanadian Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yo, Maertens29, have I got a bridge deal for you! This thing is soooo minty, brand new and still sealed! No need for VGA grading, since it's literally brand new and undamaged. I even wore latex gloves (not the cheap Wal-mart kind with the white powder either) when handling it. Even includes its original AA sticker which doubles as a seal of approval! I'll even include an extra tamper-proof seal of approval (pictured hanging off the upper right) and no_extra_charge! If you don't want it, be sure to tell your NA friends!!! Bargains galore to be found here at AA! BTW: I paid $700 for this and thought *that* was a steal. Sacrificing for only $500... need the money to purchase a bike for my tyke. My loss is your gain! princess.jpg ...imagine this sitting on your shelf... proudly displayed next to your VGA graded Mario Bros.! A game that nobody thought could ever be done... was finally done. And on the system that started it all! I will forever regret only getting Cart only of PR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I will forever regret only getting Cart only of PR No such thing as regret when you have enough money. Or borked priorities. Heck, I'm such a nice guy, I'll even extend my boxed Princess Rescue offer to you. Since you're a semi-established AA member, I'll even forgo the ScamPal fees! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maertens29 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I thank you guys for your opinions, I jut don't understand all the flagrant remarks... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I thank you guys for your opinions, I jut don't understand all the flagrant remarks... The Atari market has been fairly resistant to the recent changes in the Videogame market. Don't take the comment personal but many here resent these changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yo, Maertens29, have I got a bridge deal for you! This thing is soooo minty, brand new and still sealed! No need for VGA grading, since it's literally brand new and undamaged. I even wore latex gloves (not the cheap Wal-mart kind with the white powder either) when handling it. Even includes its original AA sticker which doubles as a seal of approval! I'll even include an extra tamper-proof seal of approval (pictured hanging off the upper right) and no_extra_charge! If you don't want it, be sure to tell your NA friends!!! Bargains galore to be found here at AA! BTW: I paid $700 for this and thought *that* was a steal. Sacrificing for only $500... need the money to purchase a bike for my tyke. My loss is your gain! princess.jpg ...imagine this sitting on your shelf... proudly displayed next to your VGA graded Mario Bros.! A game that nobody thought could ever be done... was finally done. And on the system that started it all! OMG! That is box style #2! I didn't think they were released AT ALL. That's got to be rare. (Half kidding, half serious.) See that front bottom center? That was the 1st printing that was rejected, as it is the box style for the 7800 releases. The sold boxed copies were from the 2nd correct 2600-box style printing. Did you get this at a show? You might actually be able to get $500-$700 or more. All I have is a boxed copy and a loose copy, as I thought it was a first in batari Basic gameplay and wanted to support the author and AtariAge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damcanadian Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 box variant collectors are weird... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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