+thanatos Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Ran across this one... Maybe a good deal for a homebrew maker? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/6205251358.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 If someone's in that area and can buy and ship them to me, I will compensate you for your time.. ..Al 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Or someone pick them up and send to Albert for store credit. I was at a garage sale one time and made a deal with the guy to buy all his Atari text and black label carts for $0.25 and then shipped them off to Albert. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Ok Al, I'm sending them a text now, I'll post an update if I hear back. Edited July 7, 2017 by toiletunes 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 How does one acquire that many copies of Combat? A box someone found somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 I may be closer than toiletunes if he is not able to pick them up. Not sure I could get them this weekend though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gauauu Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 If you guys can't find someone to pick them up, let me know. I might be able to find someone to grab them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 They haven't texted back yet- thanatos, gauauu, care to give it a try? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 They will be worth more, every time someone sends them a text. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Times Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It's cool how the more common carts are repurposed and live again as new games/variations/etc. A local guy has a bunch of 2600 & related games (it's where this broken Odyssey cart came from), but they're in really rough shape. They've basically been kept in squalor, covered in filth and dried leaves in plastic milk crates. He's tried to push them on me (along with his crate-o-NES sports crap) for a while, but honestly they are in such terrible shape (dirt common games, as well) that I've never bothered. If you just need the shells, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hope you get these Al. $40 plus whatever well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It's cool how the more common carts are repurposed and live again as new games/variations/etc. A local guy has a bunch of 2600 & related games (it's where this broken Odyssey cart came from), but they're in really rough shape. They've basically been kept in squalor, covered in filth and dried leaves in plastic milk crates. He's tried to push them on me (along with his crate-o-NES sports crap) for a while, but honestly they are in such terrible shape (dirt common games, as well) that I've never bothered. If you just need the shells, though.... I can tell you right now that I probably would be able to use very few of these carts, if any at all. If they've been "kept in squalor, covered in filth and dried leaves", the carts are probably filthy and stained. Due to the textured nature of the carts, it's very difficult to get them clean. While some non-minimal amount of effort can be made to scrub carts clean, most carts like this you'll never get completely clean. At some point it's just not worth the time involved. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm in Missouri too do I need to look into this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I just sent a text too. Might make for a good trip with the wife and give me an excuse to see Trade n games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good_Times Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I can tell you right now that I probably would be able to use very few of these carts, if any at all. If they've been "kept in squalor, covered in filth and dried leaves", the carts are probably filthy and stained. Due to the textured nature of the carts, it's very difficult to get them clean. While some non-minimal amount of effort can be made to scrub carts clean, most carts like this you'll never get completely clean. At some point it's just not worth the time involved. ..Al Yeah, makes sense. I'm really into refurbishing/polishing, but even I know when I've run across a 'lost cause'. I might have a look at them, though, just to see if anything is salvageable. Maybe the stuff towards the top can be saved. It's a damned shame, but I've experienced it before. I've picked up entire stacks of vintage (mistreated) comics/magazines only to have them literally disintegrate in my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm not big on texting strangers, but I can try shooting an email if he doesn't get back with you guys. But it's further away than I first assumed (thought it was a local suburb), like an hour+ away. With my work schedule I doubt I'd be able to go for a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I'm not big on texting strangers, but I can try shooting an email if he doesn't get back with you guys. But it's further away than I first assumed (thought it was a local suburb), like an hour+ away. With my work schedule I doubt I'd be able to go for a couple weeks. Never got back to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+groundtrooper Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Never got back to me They are reassessing their pricing now that there actually seems to be a market for 250 Combat carts. Who would have thought? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 They are reassessing their pricing now that there actually seems to be a market for 250 Combat carts. Who would have thought? They are going to be disappointed. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 They are reassessing their pricing now that there actually seems to be a market for 250 Combat carts. Who would have thought? No clue, who would have thought about such a scenario? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thanatos Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 They are going to be disappointed. ..Al I dunno, since "THERE ARE FIVE OTHER GAMES ON EACH CARTRIDGE"... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Tank, Tank Pong, Invisible Tank, Biplane, and Jet Fighter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 LOL seems CPUWIZ was correct - all these texts and PM's from people has caused the seller to think they have gold and will price as such I wonder what the weight of such a box would be and how much shipping might be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I wonder what the weight of such a box would be and how much shipping might be We should have 5 new people inquire about the weight and shipping costs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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