RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 https://m.ebay.com/itm/NEW-In-Original-BOX-1987-Atari-7800-ProSystem-Console-System-Complete-10-Games/312171376077?hash=item48aedd2dcd:g:2HMAAOSwIDJbL7rN&_trkparms=gclientid%3DUzbPFSK-zv3JAOfj4J4E7ge39mhIextyTVvNkQFW4gtPJfBIZB7of85hcsDh5NJW&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656 Too rich for my blood but...damn thats nice :0 That box alone is sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 That is a ridiculous price. These are not that hard to find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) That is a ridiculous price. These are not that hard to find.Crazy price, no way Id pay that. Twice what its worth it not even more than twice. But that looks very nice :0 That link you provided is very nice as well :0 I just bought a new Xbox One S last month That 7800 you linked is even sexier ... Edited July 20, 2018 by RugglesTx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 With the title of this thread I was expecting to see a woman... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 With the title of this thread I was expecting to see a woman... The OP is correct...the 7800 is sexy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I had the same thought when the guys where talking about "fish tacos" on the Retron thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I had the same thought when the guys where talking about "fish tacos" on the Retron thread. I thought you meant the Ataribox thread? I like fish and I like tacos, but they are best enjoyed separately. As for the OP, some collectards will overpay for anything. With some luck, you just gotta find the right "bait", and wait for a bite. Another strategy I've seen employed by certain sellers is they will post some ludicrus BIN on a rare collectible, then curious buyers will browse that sellers goods and buy a more reasonably priced offering. The unicorn collectible acts as a carrot dangling in front of the buyer as free advertising to get more traffic in the store. I'll admit it has worked on me a few times. Seen something for sale offered at a redonkulous price and think to myself "what other junk is this asshat trying to pass off?" then find something a bit more reasonable and bought it, hook, line, and sinker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Lol. I like them as long as someone elses dressing isn t on them. And as Kosmic said, deals are to be had. There are more of these out there than there are collectors for them. Edited July 20, 2018 by onemoretime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thats an pricey pokey chip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 That 7800 in the auction isn't "new" by a long shot. It's not that great at all really. It's a lightly used system CIB with a few loose games. Nothing special at all. $150ish (maybe a little more, 7800 prices are nutty) would be a more realistic price. Maybe $170ish cause Ballblazer is a $20 game now that the O'shea's $1 to $5 endless stock of them is a thing of the past. EDIT: I checked out the rest of that sellers stuff they have for sale and it's all insanely overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 But can it play the Concerto SD cart, like two of mine I got for under $40.00? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 My box is not that sexy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Definitely a nice set (box and inserts, etc.) but I see some scratches underneath the protective film on the faceplate! Mine has ZERO scratches! Also check out at the very top of the listing, under the condition of "New (Other)" - which is a joke and I hate when sellers list that when it's used, but note it says "1987 Atari 2600 VCS" umm nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Thats not the original box, either. The one with the purple lettering that is wider is the original. Dude is asking $1000 for something that is barely worth $150. Edited July 20, 2018 by John Stamos Mullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 With the title of this thread I was expecting to see a woman... Now thats funny :0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Ok Im gonna change my original thread title from thats a nice set to thats a kinda sorta nice set Except I do not know how to change thread titles so youll have to use your imagination! I still think its sexy, but I have low standards! Edited July 20, 2018 by RugglesTx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 It's fairly sexy, but beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. This may be a personal pet peeve of mine, but it bothers me when people (whether Atari originally or resellers) mix and match the original format manual with the second-run console boxes (as seen here) or even vice-verse, but I may be in the minority on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thats not the original box, either. The one with the purple lettering that is wider is the original. Dude is asking $1000 for something that is barely worth $150. Box appears to be correct, however his console is an '88 model, not '87 (according to S/N A3 88 5148821). If you look at the my '89, it has the same box and my numbers match. My '87 console, has the other box (also matching numbers). Trebor did a great job outlining the interpretation of possible manufacturing dates, here. Still, no matter how you slice it, this is not worth the asking price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Box appears to be correct, however his console is an '88 model, not '87 (according to S/N A3 88 5148821). If you look at the my '89, it has the same box and my numbers match. My '87 console, has the other box (also matching numbers). Trebor did a great job outlining the interpretation of possible manufacturing dates, here. Still, no matter how you slice it, this is not worth the asking price. im not saying that its not the original box that specific system came in. It probably is. Im saying that box style is not the original 7800 box. Its from the later, lesser quality, end-stage Atari released cost cutting models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Ok Im gonna change my original thread title from thats a nice set to thats a kinda sorta nice set Except I do not know how to change thread titles so youll have to use your imagination! I still think its sexy, but I have low standards! You can't. Once the egg is on your face you can't wash it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 im not saying that its not the original box that specific system came in. It probably is. Im saying that box style is not the original 7800 box. Its from the later, lesser quality, end-stage Atari released cost cutting models. I see, you are correct. Its not a box or console from '84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 You can't. Once the egg is on your face you can't wash it off I gotta quick posting after I have been nipping at the whiskey. :0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RugglesTx Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) im not saying that its not the original box that specific system came in. It probably is. Im saying that box style is not the original 7800 box. Its from the later, lesser quality, end-stage Atari released cost cutting models. So the nice set is due to that unit getttng a box job or at least a box lift? Bet the owner is from California or maybe New Jersey.. Edited July 20, 2018 by RugglesTx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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