OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I purchased this intellivision at the local flee market. All stickers look new and not showing any of the normal signs of wear... I was able to look In the cartridge slot because the cellophane is torn from being picked up and slot looks clean no normal pin grime. Were these ever sold new without box mail order or catalog maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I don't think so. Where would the put the instructions, rf TV connector, game cart. Looking at the twist tie on the power supply it doesn't look like what would come from the factory. The rf port looks like it might have some wear. All that said, anything is possible and nice looking machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 @OGNerdy I answered you similar in a PM you sent me through FB on this. Far as I know, all of the Intellivision consoles were just packed in styrofoam inserts and weren't shrinkwrapped like this. I'm pretty sure this is a used console as well but in really good condition as I stated to you. And shrink wrapping consoles isn't that unusual on the used market. The local retro shop around the corner from me has been doing that for years on the consoles they sell. Especially those not in the original box as otherwise, the OEM box and the console would be together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, evg2000 said: I don't think so. Where would the put the instructions, rf TV connector, game cart. Looking at the twist tie on the power supply it doesn't look like what would come from the factory. The rf port looks like it might have some wear. All that said, anything is possible and nice looking machine. Were the power cords wrapped up originally or were they tucked inside the console on these early model 1 units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said: @OGNerdy I answered you similar in a PM you sent me through FB on this. Far as I know, all of the Intellivision consoles were just packed in styrofoam inserts and weren't shrinkwrapped like this. I'm pretty sure this is a used console as well but in really good condition as I stated to you. And shrink wrapping consoles isn't that unusual on the used market. The local retro shop around the corner from me has been doing that for years on the consoles they sell. Especially those not in the original box as otherwise, the OEM box and the console would be together. I have seen many in the past also but the rf adapter/cord also look new the rf was in this bubble wrap pouch I've also never seen b4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 I'm most likely just going to peel her open and try it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 The bubble pouch I've seen before but not sure if the Intellivision came that way originally. But I know my 7800's RF switch box came in a bubble pouch like that and I still have it that way in the box. The RF cord does look new and unused. But the console itself wasn't originally in shrinkwrap like that and so it is likely used. But again, in any event it looks to be in really nice shape so although we don't know what you paid for it, it appears to be in excellent condition overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said: The bubble pouch I've seen before but not sure if the Intellivision came that way originally. But I know my 7800's RF switch box came in a bubble pouch like that and I still have it that way in the box. The RF cord does look new and unused. But the console itself wasn't originally in shrinkwrap like that and so it is likely used. But again, in any event it looks to be in really nice shape so although we don't know what you paid for it, it appears to be in excellent condition overall. $20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Just now, OGNerdy said: $20... Yeah, I'd say you came out WAY ahead then considering the condition of everything. If it works properly then all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Looks like it could be a refirbished model. I have seen a few in shrinkwrap like this that were new, but did have the box. Looks new to me. Good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Looking for rca to coax and it's game on... Or not turn on at all... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 It lives... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 And now that I've been able to look in the rf cutout... I believe it was new or refurbished because I don't see any of the normal signs of corrosion on the RF modulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGNerdy Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Thank you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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