holygrailvideogames.com Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I was told by someone that the Columbia Home Arcade used to sell for $300 plus. Now this was before I really followed 2600 auctions so I haven't seen any sell for this much myself, but I thought these systems are considered rare and valuable. I listed one on eBay and had to relist it a couple of times before it sold. Now I have another one up on eBay and I think the price is pretty reasonable, but once again it is just sitting there with no bids. Are most collectors just interested in rare games and not the rare systems? Here is a link to the auction if anyone is interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I watched your auctions and I think people are insane, that is one of the rarest 2600 systems out there and you had to relist it what, 3 times? Stupid, stupid, stupid. Although you don't have the original PSU. * runs for cover * EDIT: This system is more rare than the 2800 IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 I watched your auctions and I think people are insane, that is one of the rarest 2600 systems out there and you had to relist it what, 3 times? Stupid, stupid, stupid. Although you don't have the original PSU. * runs for cover * EDIT: This system is more rare than the 2800 IMHO. I had two Columbia Home Arcade systems. The first one I listed on eBay 2 or 3 times and it did not have the original power supply. The one that is listed on eBay now does come with the original power supply and it works but the nameplate on the power supply is peeling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 My bad. I thought it was the same one over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xot Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I watched your auctions and I think people are insane, that is one of the rarest 2600 systems out there and you had to relist it what, 3 times? Stupid, stupid, stupid. Although you don't have the original PSU. * runs for cover * EDIT: This system is more rare than the 2800 IMHO. You really think so? I've never seen a 2800 and I've seen a couple Columbia's. If I had more money to throw around I'd be all over this just for the funky cool controllers. Someone should pounce on this. It is a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Yep, I really think so, I have seen 10 Atari 2800's or so vs. maybe 2 or 3 CBS systems for sale. Shit, nobody even knows if there was a box to the CBS system and I've seen tons of 2800 boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Yep, I really think so, I have seen 10 Atari 2800's or so vs. maybe 2 or 3 CBS systems for sale. Shit, nobody even knows if there was a box to the CBS system and I've seen tons of 2800 boxes. Ture, this item is rare, but doesnt seem to sell that Well on ebay, Unless it is complete with the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
povlok1 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 ya.. sure.... I was all ready to not buy this.. managed to pull away... but nooooooo,,, cpu has to talk me into it;) Im going to tell the wife its all your fault cpu ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 ya.. sure.... I was all ready to not buy this.. managed to pull away... but nooooooo,,, cpu has to talk me into it;) Im going to tell the wife its all your fault cpu ;P Whoops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Why has the price of the Columbia Home Arcade dropped? I've noticed a general pattern here: there are roughly 10-20 hardcore collectors out there who will spend whatever it takes to get what they want. Once those few have finished buying, the prices for certain items then drop in price dramatically. Three perfect examples: Chase the Chuckwagon, Waterworld and the overall price of 5200 items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 heheh. I had one of those years ago, that was my first system... actually because of that system it was even more years til I had a Combat :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I was told by someone that the Columbia Home Arcade used to sell for $300 plus. Now this was before I really followed 2600 auctions so I haven't seen any sell for this much myself, but I thought these systems are considered rare and valuable. I listed one on eBay and had to relist it a couple of times before it sold. Now I have another one up on eBay and I think the price is pretty reasonable, but once again it is just sitting there with no bids. Are most collectors just interested in rare games and not the rare systems? Here is a link to the auction if anyone is interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8107590837&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 i'v never seen them go for very much, even boxed! maybe it was the same person that told me he thinks they are worth 200+ loose Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Whoops. <img src="http://cpuwiz.com/smiley/shithitfan.gif"> Completely off topic, but that smiley is the best ive ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Is that a paddle on the controller, below the joystick? Man, that would be kick ass to have it all right there instead of plugging in another controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 bah its just a coleco gemini with a different name plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Is that a paddle on the controller, below the joystick? Man, that would be kick ass to have it all right there instead of plugging in another controller. You still gotta use a Y connector, so both paddles go into one jack. Still, it was a pretty good and responsive controller over all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 i'v never seen them go for very much, even boxed! maybe it was the same person that told me he thinks they are worth 200+ loose Rick What does the box look like on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggger2 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Columbia Home Arcade game systems are most desirable when they come with Columbia Home Arcade controllers, power supply, television switch and instructions. A box, if one exists, would be very desirable. Most serious collectors that would be happy with a Columbia Home Arcade console without the other Columbia Home Arcade items already have one. I got mine several years ago on eBay for about $35.00. Likewise, most serious collectors that want a Heavy Sixer and don't care if it has the original controllers, box or power supply already have one, which is why the price of Heavy Sixers keeps dropping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscott27 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I've noticed a general pattern here: there are roughly 10-20 hardcore collectors out there who will spend whatever it takes to get what they want. Once those few have finished buying, the prices for certain items then drop in price dramatically. Three perfect examples: Chase the Chuckwagon, Waterworld and the overall price of 5200 items. my thoughts exactly! i've always had this theory, there has to be a finite number of big spenders out there, go on guys get your fill and let the rest of us have a shot i'd agree that its one of the rarest 2600 systems out there, i've had 3 2800s (one boxed) and never found a columbia house. i think if i did find one though i'd just as soon trade it off, rare or not its just an ugly system where as the knight rider styled 2800 is a thing of dark beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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