jetset Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Ok, I've decided to sell mine on Ebay.....BUT, I don't want it to wind up bought by someone who has one of the 4-port models that don't work with the adapter and force me to refund thier $$ or face getting a negative.....and I do not want to use "as-is" since that tends to scare buyers, plus I know it works..... Anyhoo, I searched the site here but didn't find anything SPECIFIC as as far as how to tell which 4-ports are incompatible (other than taking the unit apart and looking inside!) Is there any way to tell by the serial #'s on the outside so I can at least mention in my auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuttle130 Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the serial number should have a "*" next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Why don't you just say that it will only work on 2 port models to avoid any newbie confusion? I also believe that the SN has an * next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Why don't you just say that it will only work on 2 port models to avoid any newbie confusion? I also believe that the SN has an * next to it. Yeah...thought about doing that. I was hoping to find out here first... So then, the * means it WONT work, kee-rect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 *** NOTE -- Owners of 4-port 5200 machines with an "*" as part ofthe serial number are in luck. Atari apparently made a small run of VCS-compatible 4-port units before changing over to the 2-port units. Does anyone ever look at the FAQ's anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 *** NOTE -- Owners of 4-port 5200 machines with an "*" as part ofthe serial number are in luck. Atari apparently made a small run of VCS-compatible 4-port units before changing over to the 2-port units. Does anyone ever look at the FAQ's anymore? I tried....my uh...browser wouldn't load that page...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I had a 5200 given to me (Yes given) It was about 18 years ago and a rich friend of mine who had moved on to the Apple IIe just gave me his 5200 because he never played it. It was a 4 port and had the 2600 adapter but it did work because it had been modified. I can recall him telling me about it, and there was a big-ass sticker on the bottom of the unit with a comment from some electronics store about the modification. I might still have that unit (I know Ive sold at least one 5200 maybe two) Anyone know what they would do to modify them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Jetset man, what the hell is up with that picture, it looks like it was taken in a slaughter-house or something. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3081701524 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I think it's safe to say once anybody sees that picture, they'll think twice before leaving neg/neu FB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Jetset man, what the hell is up with that picture, it looks like it was taken in a slaughter-house or something. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3081701524 Well....it **was** taken in the dining room... It does look a little dark eh? Ok, have a look now.....better? Or, if you don't like it, go and make some peanut butter! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MESSE:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Well....it **was** taken in the dining room... Click here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted March 1, 2004 Author Share Posted March 1, 2004 Jetset man, what the hell is up with that picture, it looks like it was taken in a slaughter-house or something. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=3081701524 Hey, you're right! Ebay must DARKEN the pictures big time! I checked my auctions at work today, and all three of mine are Waaaaaay darker than how they look on my home computer. Even the 2nd pic I took of the vcs adapter, which I took in a room with the curtains open, and the lights on looks mega dark!! Wonder why??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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