robcatron Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Well, my max bid for Matterhorn was much higher than the final price. I didn't expect to see one on eBay for a long time, and, even in less than perfect condition, I am very happy indeed with the deal. @robcatron: The volatility of 8-bit prices is clear, as is the fact that they are generally very low right now. I suspect that it will pick up again. I often wonder whether, because of the passage of time, everyone who knew the Atari machines way back when will become too old and/or disinterested to collect this stuff. However, a recent thread here suggests that there are several A8 enthusiasts who are (relatively!) young, and I'm encouraged by that. I take the fact that prices are low right now as an indicator that it's a good time to buy, and not such a good time to sell. Although I did get close to $100 for a BBSB last weekend... It is sad that Orc Attack should make so little. A fairly rare and fairly violent game like that should always have a ready market! You know, it looks like I would have learned my lesson on Orc Attack. I listed my other loose spare last weekend. I can't really hook onto any good trades now, anyway! Oh well, my TI games are going to do quite well (that means I can get more Atari stuff!). I was really tempted to sell off my Intellivision collection, but decided against it at the last minute. It's just worth too much, and is too much fun (even with those crappy controllers) Congrats on the Matterhorn. Now, where's one of those Espials? Now, I would vote Espial to be rarer, as in the last two years, I have only seen the one that I sold (and Andre has it now). Does anyone else know of anybody who has an Espial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathtrappomegranate Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I always liked Xevious, and Espial would be very, very nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcatron Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I always liked Xevious, and Espial would be very, very nice... It's actually not too bad a game on the 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathtrappomegranate Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I've only ever tried it on an 8-bit emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Does anyone else know of anybody who has an Espial? Afaik Andrew Krieg has one (according to his list with manual and box). Can anyone confirm that? Andre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Jockey Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I am fortunate to own a mint Matterhorn (courtesy of RobC) and also a shrinkwrapped NIB ESPIAL. A few other really, really rares, too...but that's another post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcatron Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I am fortunate to own a mint Matterhorn (courtesy of RobC) and also a shrinkwrapped NIB ESPIAL. A few other really, really rares, too...but that's another post.... Oh, don't remind me ;o( NIB Espial -- how did you manage that one?!?!! take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathtrappomegranate Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I am fortunate to own a mint Matterhorn (courtesy of RobC) and also a shrinkwrapped NIB ESPIAL. A few other really, really rares, too...but that's another post.... Very cool... Would you care to post a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Jockey Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 I'm unable to host pics for posting with my current ISP...but if someone wants to host the pic, Ill be happy to send it to them. [/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 You should still be able to upload the scan to Atari Age, just use the Add Attachment section. In any case, I sure that Albert will want a scan when the 8-bit section is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Jockey Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Okay, I'll try using the "add attachment"...here goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Jockey Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Oh yeh folks...forgot to mention the best part, the NIB shrinked ESPIAL cost me a grand total of around $20 dollars -- quite a bargain, aye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathtrappomegranate Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Oh yeh folks...forgot to mention the best part, the NIB shrinked ESPIAL cost me a grand total of around $20 dollars -- quite a bargain, aye? Ay caramba! That was a heck of a deal. Thanks for the pics, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted February 12, 2004 Author Share Posted February 12, 2004 Do we have at least 3 Espials then? Andre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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