Coleco Combat! Did I pay too much for this item?

[ColecoGamer]

My wife and I are currently shopping at the Londonderry, NH Flea market, when I came across a piece of Coleco history. 
 

The seller wanted $50, but I haggled them down to $30. It’s in beautiful shape too; it’s missing the power supply. Did I get a good deal?

 

Edited August 7, 2022 by ColecoGamer

[Pixelboy]

It's a good deal only if it works, I guess. If the thing didn't come with a manual and no indication of what kind of power supply it needs, hopefully you can get that information online somewhere.

 

EDIT: I'm seeing some wires sticking out from under the unit. That's the TV cable, I presume?

 

Edited August 7, 2022 by Pixelboy

[Captain Cozmos]

I 100% remember playing this in 1981.
The day is vivid because my brothers friend David brought it over, we were playing and one of the joysticks snapped right off.
My brother then proceeded to do what older brothers tend to do which is pummel me.

Edited August 7, 2022 by Captain Cozmos

[Cebus Capucinis]

I think $30 is a good price. It's not a steal but definitely in the realm of what I'd pay and not feel remorseful about it!

 

I suspect BassGuitari could give you the most educated guess as to price ranges.

[SoundGammon]

Is there a mod one could do for a composite video out?

[youki]

i remember when i was child , i guess around 1980-81 , to have play the same kind of console.  It was a combat game with tank and we could play 2 players (at least)  But i remember the console was Orange color.   

Does one of you would have an idea what it could be?

 

BTW very nice item , i think you got it at a good price.

[BassGuitari]

On 8/7/2022 at 9:39 AM, Cebus Capucinis said:

II suspect BassGuitari could give you the most educated guess as to price ranges.

Did someone ring?...😜

On 8/7/2022 at 9:39 AM, Cebus Capucinis said:

I think $30 is a good price. It's not a steal but definitely in the realm of what I'd pay and not feel remorseful about it!

If it's not a steal, it's as close to a steal as you're likely to get. Especially if it works. Recent sold listings on eBay went for:

 

08/11: $69.79 ($39.99+$29.80 shipping) - Loose, Untested/Parts

07/31: $177.84 ($99.99+$77.85 shipping[!] 😲) - Loose, Tested

07/19: $40.99 (22.36+$18.63 shipping) - Boxed, No manual, broken joystick, Untested

07/12: $63.45 ($50.00+$13.45 shipping) - Loose, Missing battery cover, Untested

05/26: $98.09 ($74.99+$23.10 shipping) - Loose, Tested, Modded (fire buttons replaced; stickers added)

There was also a loose untested Telstar Combat included in a lot of Colecovision stuff that sold for $120 ($95+$25 sh.) back in June. (It was originally bid up to $77; I'm guessing the buyer flaked and it was relisted.)

 

So for $30, yeah, you did good. 👍

 

Personally I'd need to start seeing boxes and/or manuals at the $50 level (even in unremarkable condition), but the Telstar Combat is uncommon enough that people don't seem to mind overpaying a bit. Or a lotta bit in the case of that $177 sale! 😜

 

BTW you can use an Atari 2600 power supply. Also, it's normal to get a blank screen when you power it up--just press Reset!

 

[+Yurkie]

On 8/7/2022 at 8:55 AM, ColecoGamer said:

My wife and I are currently shopping at the Londonderry, NH Flea market, when I came across a piece of Coleco history. 
 

The seller wanted $50, but I haggled them down to $30. It’s in beautiful shape too; it’s missing the power supply. Did I get a good deal?

 

If you get it going will you post a tv screen pic please?

[ColecoGamer]

3 hours ago, Yurkie said:

If you get it going will you post a tv screen pic please?

Absolutely. Right now I’m hunting down a power supply.

[ColecoGamer]

On 8/7/2022 at 9:54 AM, Pixelboy said:

EDIT: I'm seeing some wires sticking out from under the unit. That's the TV cable, I presume?

 

You are correct. 👍🏻