ColecoGamer Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 This finally arrived in the mail. My search for a color monitor for my 520ST is over. All it needs is some TLC (some cleaning) and that is it. Not bad for $139! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5103982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, ColecoGamer said: This finally arrived in the mail. My search for a color monitor for my 520ST is over. All it needs is some TLC (some cleaning) and that is it. Not bad for $139! Nice find! Love the styling of the ST computer and its peripherals. Really unique for the time period. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5103984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Just now, Leonard Smith said: Love the styling of the ST computer and its peripherals. Really unique for the time period. I really like the front on that particular ST monitor, a lot nicer than the older ones, and matches the computers better. ..Al 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5103985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Albert said: I really like the front on that particular ST monitor, a lot nicer than the older ones, and matches the computers better. ..Al Most definitely. That angled power button is a nice touch and pays homage to the disk eject button on the main computer. I really think Atari's industrial design came into its own in the late 80s and early 90's...everything from the ST line, the XEGS and even the Lynx II had a great design aesthetic that was futuristic and different than what the competition was peddling. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5103987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Mail call with some recent pickups. a few needed boxes (Dolphin, China Syndrome, Spacemaster X7) and a few box upgrades Atari Club game manual binder Raiders of the Lost Ark tip sheet and finally the gem. The dual controller holder for Spy Hunter. Been after this for years! 6 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5104321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+groundtrooper Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 hours ago, Atari_Bill said: Mail call with some recent pickups. Atari Club game manual binder Raiders of the Lost Ark tip sheet and finally the gem. The dual controller holder for Spy Hunter. Been after this for years! Congrats on the binder (it looks to be in GREAT SHAPE.) and the elusive Spy Hunter joystick tray. I noticed School_Girl had a CIB 400/800 Spy Hunter with the tray this week for way too much. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5104858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 58 minutes ago, groundtrooper said: Congrats on the binder (it looks to be in GREAT SHAPE.) and the elusive Spy Hunter joystick tray. I noticed School_Girl had a CIB 400/800 Spy Hunter with the tray this week for way too much. Agreed. They have ridiculous prices anyway, but that one was especially laughable. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5104886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 These came in over the weekend:(1) Crossbow (7800) - new and sealed. Good price on this one, particularly since it's new. Looks like I have the box variant with the blank 4th bullet point (for use with NTSC televisions...) on the back (2) Scrapyard Dog (7800) - used and complete Got a good deal on this. Figured it was time to buy since prices are trending upwards. 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5106376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Latest pickup. Love this! 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5107643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Another 7800 console. But this is an early El Paso unit from 1984 (serial # 007965) Good price, and actually fires right up with zero issues! 8 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopy25 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Leonard Smith said: Another 7800 console. But this is an early El Paso unit from 1984 (serial # 007965) Good price, and actually fires right up with zero issues! What's going on with that white stuff? I just picked up a 7800 too and it had that in the exact same screw hole. It looks like spiderwebs to me. Anyone know if that was intentional by Atari? Something besides spiderwebs of course. lol also, nice find. Careful buying so many or you might look like a hoarder 😜 Edited August 19, 2022 by Dopy25 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 My latest arrivals... 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Dopy25 said: What's going on with that white stuff? I just picked up a 7800 too and it had that in the exact same screw hole. It looks like spiderwebs to me. Anyone know if that was intentional by Atari? Something besides spiderwebs of course. lol also, nice find. Careful buying so many or you might look like a hoarder 😜 Yeah, this will be the last one lol! Otherwise I'll turn into that bearded guy saying "howdy folks, JT here..." and posting Youtube videos lol!! 🤣 Regarding the white screw hole stuff. I think it's some kind of warranty seal sticker where you're forced to break the seal if you're going to open the unit. Definitely not spiderwebs since I took the console apart and it's pretty clean inside and out. That seal was already broken when I got it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I finally tracked down the final kit to finish the 4 piece Atari model car set. Needed Asteroids for some time. Now it’s complete! 6 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicGMR Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Atari_Bill said: I finally tracked down the final kit to finish the 4 piece Atari model car set. Needed Asteroids for some time. Now it’s complete! Nice! I had no idea this was even a thing. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5108983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Those look fantastic! Never knew about them either. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5109257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Picked up a “Promotional Use Only” unit today with the shiny chrome switches. Box has some wear, but the hardware looks hardly if at all used. 8 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5110246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Atari_Bill said: Picked up a “Promotional Use Only” unit today with the shiny chrome switches. Box has some wear, but the hardware looks hardly if at all used. Nice find! Even the cardboard box interior and contents look unused. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5110323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Somewhat recent pickup on market place. Been sitting for a while and just finally opened it and cleaned it up. In nice shape except the 2 cartridges are missing. No big deal though they are easily replaced. Been interested in one of these for a while. Now I feel like I have to chase the xe blue label games though. 🙄 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5111333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Atari_Bill said: Somewhat recent pickup on market place. Been sitting for a while and just finally opened it and cleaned it up. In nice shape except the 2 cartridges are missing. No big deal though they are easily replaced. Been interested in one of these for a while. Now I feel like I have to chase the xe blue label games though. 🙄 Looks complete, aside from the aforementioned Bug Hunt and FSII games. You might be missing some of the documentation like the manual for the keyboard (though I could be wrong there, so please feel free to correct me if so)...this is what came with my setup: And I feel your struggle about chasing down yet another variant or series of games. No matter how much I want to pare down my collection, a new acquisition always results in me adding more games. Edited August 24, 2022 by Leonard Smith 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5111345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, Leonard Smith said: Looks complete, aside from the aforementioned Bug Hunt and FSII games. You might be missing some of the documentation like the manual for the keyboard (though I could be wrong there, so please feel free to correct me if so)...this is what came with my setup: And I feel your struggle about chasing down yet another variant or series of games. No matter how much I want to pare down my collection, a new acquisition always results in me adding more games. Yes, you’re probably right that I’m missing a few manuals etc. I’ll have to keep an eye out for those. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5111356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 The keyboard manual is usually available on eBay. Not sure about the others. Good luck with your search and congrats on the XEGS! I love the design of it! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5111374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Bought this unwanted 130XE Owner's Guide (plus extra Atari patch) for a great price. It was a seller I bought some stuff from last month and I noticed this sitting for sale for a while now. I don't currently own a 130XE (I do have a 65XE), I might pick one up at some point since I love the look and style of that series. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5112509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 39 minutes ago, Leonard Smith said: Bought this unwanted 130XE Owner's Guide (plus extra Atari patch) for a great price. It was a seller I bought some stuff from last month and I noticed this sitting for sale for a while now. I don't currently own a 130XE (I do have a 65XE), I might pick one up at some point since I love the look and style of that series. Nice. Can’t recall if I’ve got a 130xe or not. Ive got a couple of similar style, but that might be a 65xe like you have. I don’t actively pursue the xe line, but a few have fallen into my lap. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5112529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smith Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 33 minutes ago, Atari_Bill said: Nice. Can’t recall if I’ve got a 130xe or not. Ive got a couple of similar style, but that might be a 65xe like you have. I don’t actively pursue the xe line, but a few have fallen into my lap. I hear you. Never intended to go down the Atari 8 bit avenue either, but I picked up the 65XE a few months ago + the XEGS and I have to admit I do enjoy the hardware and some of the games. Some of the older games retain the VCS look and feel, but with added depth and playability. Like a super 2600 in some respects. I just love design aesthetics of the XE line though. Some of the most appealing designs from that era. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/233754-what-did-you-buy-today/page/143/#findComment-5112541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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