The Eidolon Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I have an (unfortunately) unused Cuttle Cart 2 from the original run, which I am thinking of selling off. I don't have a 7800 yet, and with a new baby, I just don't see having enough time to make full use of it. I'm not trying to make a profit on this, just to get it to someone who can better enjoy it until the next run (if any) comes out. What's the best way to find a home for this one? I've never sold things through the Atari Age marketplace, and I'm not eager to put it on EBay. Please let me know any suggestions. --The Eidolon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm in the same boat as you with a newborn son but I'm hoping that I find time in the next year or two to check it out. I would suggest selling it to an honest man around here, mcgrail007 (Sean) who's been asking about getting one for the longest. I would sell mine to him if I had to and I'm sure you can find a few dozen good trader recs about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I would hold on to it if money is not a problem right now. You may really regret giving it up, especially if you find out that there won't be an additional run made of these. Even if you don't get to it for a while, it will be there when you are ready. I know about the baby factor, I've got a 16 month old myself, so time has been at a premium ever since she arrived. :wink: That being said, if you do decide to sell, I'd say put it on eBay and let the highest bidder get it. It won't even need a reserve on it. You might be the first person to sell one in the secondary market, but you won't be the last. Don't feel bad about making money on it when you sell it, it's how business is done. Everyone has their motivations and reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eidolon Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Well, one conideration for me is that I'm not a huge 2600/7800 collector. I bought one because I thought it was a really cool piece of hardware and it would be fun to play a few games out of nostalgia. But I could probably buy a 2600 and all the games I remember for the 2600 for the price of the CC2, and if I know that someone else is enjoying it more than I would have I don't think I would regret selling it. Besides--I'm not sure how I could convince my wife I need to buy a 7800 anyway. --The Eidolon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 give it away for free to a homebrewer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 You could contact Chad to find out the 1st person on the waiting list to buy the need batch - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 You could contact Chad to find out the 1st person on the waiting list to buy the need batch - that or mcgrail he is a very trust worthy trader/buyer/seller and i think ive seen 4 or so posts about him wanting one, after people started to get theirs mine is still in the box it came in unopened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip_Cannon Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I don't want to bypass somebody who's been waiting patiently for it but I'm interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I do want one and I have the cash in hand. I would like to get one because I would like to cut back a little on my 2600 collection. My wife has really been getting on me about all of the cartridges that I have (we really don't have the space for all of them) and I am trying to get a Cuttle Cart II so that I don't feel so bad about cutting back. Thanks oesii and Lemmi for remembering that I have been looking for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eidolon Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 Thanks to all for the help and advice. I found a buyer even before I had the need to list it in the marketplace forum, so the CC2 is now sold. To try to be fair, I just went with the first party who contacted me. --The Eidolon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 It would have been interesting to see how much it would have gone for on ebay, so soon after it's release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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