ApolloBoy Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm having a hard time finding all the 7800 games I want at a good price. However, when liquid_sky once PMed me about a complete XEGS, I told my parents about it, but they said it wouldn't be safe to buy stuff on a message board. What do I tell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Show them the "Clean List of Recommended Traders" thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Do your parents let you buy off ebay? Maybe Liquid could do a private auction for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Or... I would be happy to hold the unit in escrow for you while you work out payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyDevil Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 What is an XEGS? Ive heard many people mention it, but never seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 What is an XEGS? Ive heard many people mention it, but never seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 And better than the pic alone, since it took me a long time to get this worked out... The XEGS (XE Game System) was a unit Atari sold in the late '80s, simultaneously with the 7800 and the 2600jr. It was actually the repackaged guts of the old Atari 400/800 computer line, marketed as a "high-end" game system. It was mainly a way of getting rid of old 8-bit cartridge inventory. (Was that all correct?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vb_master Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 They said yes right away. is a person lives in where ever... why would they want to come after you? Its like ebay... People would not waste time trying to prowel for people who payed and are happy. As long as you pay, your OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Show them the "Clean List of Recommended Traders" thread. Yeah, but how can I let them know you guys aren't lying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 And better than the pic alone, since it took me a long time to get this worked out... The XEGS (XE Game System) was a unit Atari sold in the late '80s, simultaneously with the 7800 and the 2600jr. It was actually the repackaged guts of the old Atari 400/800 computer line, marketed as a "high-end" game system. It was mainly a way of getting rid of old 8-bit cartridge inventory. (Was that all correct?) Well not only to get rid of old 8-bit software, but it was a way for Atari to get rid of 8-bit replacement parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Hell, I don't know how to help you, you're afraid of even me so trusting someone else from here might be a bit tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Might the XE have sold better if they had just called it "Leftovers"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Well here it goes I know I am a smart ass on here most of the time, but I am a business man. I have had my own collecatble shop and have been doing mail order business for 20 years. Apollo seems like a good kid that loves video games. So Ill try to help out. OK give apollo kid your phone number and have his parents call you. Let them know who you are and address ect. Discuss terms and kinda get to know each other. This wont be the first time they have dealt through the mail IM sure. Christmas is coming maybe they will get it for him for that reason alone. Hopefuly this might work. Good luck. HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 Hell, I don't know how to help you, you're afraid of even me so trusting someone else from here might be a bit tough. Refer to the first post above. I'd like to meet you in person and everything, but because of all the bad things going around about message boards and chat rooms, my parents obviously won't let me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sage of Sega Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Try to get the person you're trading with to send first. It's hard to get them to agree, but it works with my parents. Or, just do it behind their back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventh sage Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Yes, it is a pointless battle to try to convince your parents of things. I recently was going to go to a restaraunt with a friend of mine and some people we "met in the internet" (the SomethingAwful boards specifically) that live in our area. As soon as the parents found out, it was a definate resounding "NO!" I've used eBay (the PAIN!) and traded with people on other message boards (behind my parents' back) and after they realised that's what I was doing, I was able to convince them that not all people are untrustworthy. I've been lucky enough to have never had a bad transaction, and I attribute this to making the right decisions. hhwolfman makes a good suggestion. Get liquid_sky's phone number, I'm sure he'll be cooperative, and ask your parents to talk to him about the deal. If you could get him to send you the games first (it's possible, I've done this before successfully) and send him the money afterwards. You're going to have to convince your parents somehow. Tell them not to trust the person you're dealing with, but to trust your decision. If you tell them to trust you (and if they can in fact trust you, and you're a good kid ) then they will learn something from you, and most likely approve of your future decisions if everything goes smoothly. Trust me, win their trust, it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmxxipt Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Might the XE have sold better if they had just called it "Leftovers"? Not only that, but the leftovers were leftovers! I found a weird double Y-cable Phaser setup for an Amiga that had two OEM XEGS Atari light guns (minus decal) doctored up with multi-color hand-painted detailing. With the color on 'em I thought they looked like some kind of weird XEGS light gun clones, but I was checking 'em out and sure enough, there's the Fuji on the connectors. The rear firesight is a little different than the two authentic XEGS guns I have though - there's a little more stock built up and they have a little crossbar (vs. an open slot) Is there a Rev B XEGS gun? rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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