+SoulBuster Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I paid $1,650 for my Spiker on a BIN. It was very Mint condition though. Edited March 3, 2015 by SoulBuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certifiable Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 A year ago Christmas macfamily from the UK let a mint Spiker go on eBay for ~$850 and everyone that already owned a CIB copy kind of freaked out about how cheap it was- A long time ago I decided to be happy with a repro box on the shelf unless a very sweet deal dropped in my lap. Some of my friends collect Colt pistols that sell for more than an entire CIB collection would be worth, I guess it's all relative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gunoz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Do you think the Intelligentvision release would go for more, or does it really not matter between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Loose ones are selling in the $500-650 range, IIRC. I am STUNNED that we're not seeing fakes, at this price range. It would be trivial given how easy it is to make homebrew with the exact same specs - and it's not like the label would be particularly difficult to reproduce Making a passable box takes a lot of skill and effort. But a loose cart? Edited March 3, 2015 by freeweed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soporj Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I am STUNNED that we're not seeing fakes, at this price range. It would be trivial given how easy it is to make homebrew with the exact same specs - and it's not like the label would be particularly difficult to reproduce Making a passable box takes a lot of skill and effort. But a loose cart? I wouldn't be surprised if many of the loose carts out there are fakes, just for the reasons you state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I am STUNNED that we're not seeing fakes, at this price range. It would be trivial given how easy it is to make homebrew with the exact same specs - and it's not like the label would be particularly difficult to reproduce Making a passable box takes a lot of skill and effort. But a loose cart? I'm actually amazed at the lack of fakes in general for all vintage games. In the action figure community, they make full on molds and color match plastics/etc for a lot less money than what a lot of these games go for. Unless people have been making a ton of fakes and nobody has caught on yet, which I guess is highly possible if they are patient/etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Do you think the Intelligentvision release would go for more, or does it really not matter between the two? Good question. I suspect it would given that it was released first but both should pale in comparison to the two earlier releases from Joe. I'd expect minimum $800 on those and they could exceed $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Spiker! Mint is worth $1500. dollars. If I see anything fake happening with it or other games I will start selling all my authentic collection pronto. That is a game I wont play! And yes, that Phily Classic 4-tris is hard to get, it is the only version of 4-tris I do not have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I do however accept after much review the making of the repro boxes which I do not own as they are labeled as such on the bottom flab I believe? If I am wrong please let me know! These make it possible for those that may never have a chance to complete or afford there collection to have a boxed version of each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Does using a Repro box put them in the Platinum 125. If it does, there should be a Diamond 125 with original boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjarnold7 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Lol, we'll see. Part of my estimate is based on the fact that I don't think I've ever seen a LTO (or Intelligentvision) 4-Tris sell for over $300. I may have been a bit conservative considering the dry spell and demand, but I'd be surprised if it topped $500. I think I've seen it go over $400.....I have LTO, but would like Intelligentvision.........anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Does using a Repro box put them in the Platinum 125. If it does, there should be a Diamond 125 with original boxes. I love that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Does using a Repro box put them in the Platinum 125. If it does, there should be a Diamond 125 with original boxes. Platinum is only original boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A year ago Christmas macfamily from the UK let a mint Spiker go on eBay for ~$850 and everyone that already owned a CIB copy kind of freaked out about how cheap it was- That sale was just really good timing / bad timing, depending on whether you were the buyer or the seller. It was outside the typical price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Platinum is only original boxes. I think you missed his point here Jason. If you have the 125 with repro boxes and then IF you are considered to be in the 125 club at Platinum level, shouldn't an original boxed collection be considered the Diamond edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think you missed his point here Jason. If you have the 125 with repro boxes and then IF you are considered to be in the 125 club at Platinum level, shouldn't an original boxed collection be considered the Diamond edition? But Platinum IS original boxes only, so no Diamond necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gunoz Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 But Platinum IS original boxes only, so no Diamond necessary. Playing devil's advocate for a moment, Rev's description of Platinum says "All 125 Officially released games boxed". I don't know if it's been discussed elsewhere, but it sounds like there's wiggle room on whether that means original or reproductions. I think the repro boxes were marked on one of the box tabs, but I know I'd be wary of damaging the Spiker box to access the tab just to prove it's original. Anyway, if Rev did add another level above Platinum we all know it'd be Bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soporj Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I have 125 boxed copies of Sharp Shot. I like to call it the "Dumbass 125". I'm the only member. It's very exclusive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Playing devil's advocate for a moment, Rev's description of Platinum says "All 125 Officially released games boxed". I don't know if it's been discussed elsewhere, but it sounds like there's wiggle room on whether that means original or reproductions. I think the repro boxes were marked on one of the box tabs, but I know I'd be wary of damaging the Spiker box to access the tab just to prove it's original. Anyway, if Rev did add another level above Platinum we all know it'd be Bacon. Does using a Repro box put them in the Platinum 125. If it does, there should be a Diamond 125 with original boxes. I think you missed his point here Jason. If you have the 125 with repro boxes and then IF you are considered to be in the 125 club at Platinum level, shouldn't an original boxed collection be considered the Diamond edition? But Platinum IS original boxes only, so no Diamond necessary. So sayeth Cmart, so say we all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3EzRAgjo_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Bacon 125? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I have 125 boxed copies of Sharp Shot. I like to call it the "Dumbass 125". I'm the only member. It's very exclusive. In all seriousness, I'm pretty sure I've gone through 125 Poker & BJ boxes by now. I did a massive cleaning a few years back and tossed a LOT of really damaged boxes; there had to be 30-40 of 'em in that one batch alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBuff Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 That sale was just really good timing / bad timing, depending on whether you were the buyer or the seller. It was outside the typical price range. I bought that one along with Stadium Mud, Congo Bongo and plenty of others from the macfamiliy and I was very happy about that deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I bought that one along with Stadium Mud, Congo Bongo and plenty of others from the macfamiliy and I was very happy about that deal I was pretty happy with the $850 deal as well. It was 2 days before it fully sunk in that I had actually purchased Spiker. I didn't think I'd ever be able to complete the 125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'll be more than happy if I ever find a loose one for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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