Fair Price for a ColecoVision that works

[Professor Gull]

I just wanted some opinions on the ColecoVision as to what would be a fair price for a console if it works and possibly the value of the roller ball/trackball ad on and the Expansion piece to play Atari 2600 games.

 

I have an opportunity to pick one up but like with anything price can be an issue.

 

Thanks all in advance.

[Hannacek]

Just check completed listings on eBay to get a good idea what its worth on eBay. You should be able to get stuff cheaper if its grouped in a lot, then if your buying the expansion module or roller controller by themselves.

 

If you can find lower prices at a flea market, garage sale or game store, then go for it. But ColecoVision stuff is very hard to find off line. It shows up from time to time on Craigslist. Usually you can get a good deal if you wait for an auction, and there are not many bids.

[Jeremy Popp]

I just wanted some opinions on the ColecoVision as to what would be a fair price for a console if it works and possibly the value of the roller ball/trackball ad on and the Expansion piece to play Atari 2600 games.

 

I have an opportunity to pick one up but like with anything price can be an issue.

 

Thanks all in advance.

 

Based on my experience:

 

console w/ power supply & 2 joysticks:

dead $0-$20

dirty/partially working $20-$40

fully working $40-$60

fully refurbished $60-$100

fully refurb + mod or CIB $100-$200

 

I've seen the roller ball/trackball add-on and the Expansion go anywhere from $10-$30 each locally, not sure about ebay prices though.

Edited April 13, 2016 by Jeremy Popp

[Professor Gull]

 

 

 

console w/ power supply & 2 joysticks:

dead $0-$20

dirty/partially working $20-$40

fully working $40-$60

fully refurbished $60-$100

fully refurb + mod or CIB $100-$200

 

 

Yeah I checked Ebay for a bit just to try to figure out a number. My local retro store would give $25 credit for a working console and $15 credit for the Expansion module 1. What are the chances it still works though being kept in a box for over 30 years?

[Jeremy Popp]

What are the chances it still works though being kept in a box for over 30 years?

 

I've probably gone through 10 colecovisions in the last 5 years, refubishing and modding them. Of those 10, only 3 of them worked without issues the first time I tried it. The other 7 absolutely needed a power switch cleaning, and 2 of them had additional issues. One other issue was just a cold solder joint, which was easily fixed. The other had a bad controller port IC.

 

I would say you have a good chance that it will work - sort-of. When the power switch is dirty, sometimes you can't get good voltage at all, but if you flip it back and forth enough, it'll usually work. It's actually not that hard to clean the power switch if you have a soldering iron and a little dielectric grease.

Edited April 13, 2016 by Jeremy Popp

[Professor Gull]

 

 

I would say you have a good chance that it will work - sort-of. When the power switch is dirty, sometimes you can't get good voltage at all, but if you flip it back and forth enough, it'll usually work. It's actually not that hard to clean the power switch if you have a soldering iron and a little dielectric grease.

Note to self buy dielectric grease. I thought I had some after doing some Atari paddle refurbishments but apparently I do not. time to go down to Radio.....oh never mind they are all closed off to Ebay or Amazon I go.

[SiLic0ne t0aD]

Auto parts stores sell die-electric grease..it's used for spark plug boots and other electric connections.

I'm due for another tube as well.

Edited April 14, 2016 by SiLic0ne t0aD85

[Professor Gull]

Auto parts stores sell die-electric grease..it's used for spark plug boots and other electric connections.

I'm due for another tube as well.

Funny you mentioned that I was in Advance Auto and got a tube while getting a belt for my car yesterday. There are times I just don't think about stuff outside the box.

[cdn2a]

I find this even better than the grease, and it doesnt dry out.

 

the 22a stuff...

 

www.stabilant.com

[Professor Gull]

Well sadly the guy who has it is going to look up prices on ebay for what he has so I might bow out at this point. I know its the way of the business world but it would be a shame not to come and sit on my shelf and hang out.