pmitch_3m Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I have been wanting to purchase a vectrex for some time, but the pricing on epay seems a tad ridiculous(for my wallet). What is a reasonable price for a working unit with minestorm(i know that worth is a subjective term), but do you think I would be able to find one for say $40? thanks, p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Only if you're lucky. $75 is probably about the right pricing here unboxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 It’s not completely out of the question that you might stumble upon one for $40 some day but plan to put some serious time into some serious looking. I’d say that a loose Vectrex console will generally set you back $65-$90 nowadays. Which ain’t bad considering that when I started my hunt for one in the mid to late 90s they were consistently going for over $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 do you think I would be able to find one for say $40? On eBay? No. Expect to spend at least $70. Keep in mind too that a Vectrex is a big, heavy machine, so shipping is going to add a lot to the price. On the plus side, every Vectrex comes with Mine Storm... it's built into the machine. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Hell I got my vectrex with three games 1 controller and the actually system with shipping it all came out to $50.00. Well maybe the deal isnt that great though considering how I have yet to receive it. ...please come soon senior veccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Hell I got my vectrex with three games 1 controller and the actually system with shipping it all came out to $50.00. Well maybe the deal isnt that great though considering how I have yet to receive it. ...please come soon senior veccy You know, the ONLY time that I was ever screwed on a eBay transaction was on a $50 Vectrex. I’m hoping that your story will have a better ending to it than mine did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 At least you ot yours on ebay...my ass is hanging in the wind cause I bought mine from a guy I saw on some xbox forums so it's not even like I can give him bad feedback I guarentee though if he screws me on this he'l be sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I remember looking through classic gaming mail-order catalogs in the early-to-mid 90's, and I couldn't find a Vectrex for under $125. It seems that they've gone down in resale value, which is great for people like us who really want one. I ordered one from Rob Mitchell (on this forum) before Christmas, but I still haven't gotten it yet. And while waiting for my order to arrive, I find a Vectrex in a thrift store for $5! Talk about weird luck. And the Vectrex isn't all that heavy. I was actually suprised by how light it was the first time I picked one up. It looks a little like a classic Mac, so I was expecting it to be around the same weight. But mine feels almost hollow in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I ordered one from Rob Mitchell (on this forum) before Christmas, but I still haven't gotten it yet. And while waiting for my order to arrive, I find a Vectrex in a thrift store for $5! Talk about weird luck. Yes I am a slug /sloth .. Do you still want it or should I send your money back? Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 he said for me to tell you he doesnt want it and you can send it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Sorry Tantone, I still want it. The one I recently found is going to my best friend, whenever I get a controller for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantone56 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Can I be your best friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcostin Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 They're very desirable systems and people tend to hold on to them. I got a good deal on a Vectrex last October via the Marketplace forums here, so that's another good place to watch. A final price of less than $75 on ebay seems unlikely. Don't be tempted to skimp on decent shipping, either. They're bulky and somewhat fragile, and a broken Vectrex is no fun at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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