Atari the Jedi Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 So A buddy of mine came across two 5200 cases one complete with near mint 4-port complete with great working controller. He picked them up because he knows I am a 5200 fan boy. He called me because he said he picked up some 5200 games so I go visit him. After I crapped my pants, He let me take the empty one home and said we could settle up later. I knew they were rare but IDK they were pricey. I would take care of the items but he asked me to price it and tell him. I know he will want near full price once I tell him. Of course I am honest and will not lie to him but there's no way I have an extra $50 or so right now wife would shoot me in the face :0. Nice find, just wish it was mine being a collector and hunting down the bargains is hard these days, what should I do? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) Get one or both !!! You will kick yourself later if you dont . They are very hard to find ... especially with the foam still in them . Edited May 4, 2014 by AtariBrian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Buy it, man. A lot of them that still exist today were modded to allow Atari 1040STs to be stored in them [like mine]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Don't let it go. They are really hard to find. On top of that, the box is ten times harder to find. Ask your friend if you could pay him in installments. Sell something else that is valuable but not rare. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 What should I offer him for the cases. I really don't need another system although the one in the case is really nice? i saw one on eBay and it indigo for about $50 but I bet they were shipping costs were pretty high. I thought about offering $20 apiece for the cases that seems fair to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 They are worth far more than that, in 15 years, I've only ever had two and never the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 Should I try to buy the machine that's in it. It only appears to be a four port with one controller. Though the machine is obviously in good condition it didn't seem like anything special. Already have case to port and a four port Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Wow! I never knew those things existed. Did Atari make them or someone else? Is there a picture of the box or any advertising for those things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 As noted many times above don't let this deal pass you by. Your not gonna get a chance again in the next decade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 So I will do the deal. I will bite the bullet here. Who needs a ps4 when my 5200 collection grows :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 You could always sell one on here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari the Jedi Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I bought the empty case for a fair price. :-) no shipping which is nice gonna see about the other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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