sku_u Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Is it just me, or are most of the rarity listings for the Sears picture labels way off? I've definitely found them much harder to find than their rarity listings in most cases. I was also wondering about the Telegames section? Some of those games are listed as existing as NTSC carts that don't as far as any collectors I've asked know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I thought as much of Glacier Patrol, but I asked Al and he said he had one. I definitely think most of the picture label Sears carts are harder to come by than their rating indicates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Y'all hush now! I'm actively working on my Sears picture labels. Don't go and make it harder for me than it already is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I agree that some of the Sears Picture label rarities need adjusting, but I doubt we could all agree on which carts and what rarities. I know I haven't agreed with many of the candidates put forth for potential reassignment in previous discussions of this topic. Actually, I believe some Sears Picture labels should be dropped in rarity. Ultimately, however, I think only 1 or 2 (maybe 3) carts are so out-of-whack that they need adjusting...Asteroids tops my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I thought the final word on this, was that Sears pic labels are a regional phenomenon. Around here, they are as common as most text label Sears games (meaning I can find most all of them at any time). Whereas for people in other areas they are pretty rare. In the end the two extreme balance each other and the rarities are about right, if not a tad bit low. I know we have danced this dance before.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I thought the final word on this, was that Sears pic labels are a regional phenomenon. Around here, they are as common as most text label Sears games (meaning I can find most all of them at any time). Whereas for people in other areas they are pretty rare. In the end the two extreme balance each other and the rarities are about right, if not a tad bit low. I know we have danced this dance before.... Cool, find me one of those common picture label Superman carts. An overlooked rarity 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I think Stan is probably right, and in the case of picture label Superman, I think a limited regional release may explain it's rarity. Or perhaps picture label Superman was only a promo release for store demos or something of that nature. How many copies of picture label Superman are known to exist? I only know of the one that sold on eBay about 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 I'm certainly open for adjusting some of the Sears picture label rarities. I know some of them are pretty difficult to find. I believe I have most of them myself, but I acquired them through trades or eBay, not including the really common ones that I may have found when I started collecting (back when I could actually find carts in the wild.. ) ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Cool, find me one of those common picture label Superman carts. An overlooked rarity 10. You want the one I use as a doorstop or the one I use as a coaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shining slade Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8117589453 I know this isn't the Auction forum, but this one just ended a couple of hrs. ago Sears Asteroids pic label in there. I emailed the seller and they confirmed it. I forgot to bid Anyway, I brought this subject up before about the Sears Pic label carts. Among the hardest to find IMO are Asteroids, Basketball, Gunslinger(Near freakin impossible) & of course Superman. Canyon Bomber is another one that is pretty tough to get. Hey Stan, if these are so easy to find in your area, do me a favor and find any that I just listed. BTW I've only seen Breakaway IV once & I grabbed it! Another thing about these is a few of these came with different color text (Pacman (Orange &yellow),Yars Revenge (Red & Orange), & Defender (Red & Orange) come to mind at the moment. Can we recognize these in rarity as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I've seen a few Breakaway IV's lately, but the labels were in rough shape. I see LOTS of Race, Defender, Space Invaders, etc. I've seen a Canyon Bomber (and at the time passed as I did not realize it was anything special, erg) and a Basketball, (had no idea that was anything hard to find, I'll have to keep a lookout), but no Asteroids that I can recall. And other than the Superman that keeps my door open and the one that keeps my drink from putting a ring on the coffee table, I've NEVER seen one of those or Gunslinger(and that one I AM looking for). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I still need Arcade Pinball, Dodger Cars, and Gunslinger in Sears pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I still need Arcade Pinball, Dodger Cars, and Gunslinger in Sears pics. What would it take for you to give up your picture label Superman cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Don't know who's been pulling your leg ol' friend, but I don't have a Sears pic label Superman. The reason it's not on my want list is that I've concluded getting one is probably a million-to-one shot, since in 4 years of hunting and 3 years of going to cons I've never seen one in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I does exist, I know who owns one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I does exist, I know who owns one of them. Is there more than one, or is that the only known to exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 If they're common in certain areas, I'd love to get my hands on these picture labels: Asteroids Basketball Poker Plus Superman and this text label: Superman Stan or anyone else, if you come across these, please drop me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I does exist, I know who owns one of them. Either way dude, it's not me! :equally sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I does exist, I know who owns one of them. Either way dude, it's not me! :equally sad: Well, then it should be on your want list. Although, it isn't on mine. * hides * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 I does exist, I know who owns one of them. Either way dude, it's not me! :equally sad: Well, then it should be on your want list. Although, it isn't on mine. * hides * He doesn't have it on his want list because he bought a warehouse full of them and is planning on releasing them one at a time to maximize profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Seriously, I have heard from someone that there is a couple people willing to pay $500+ for one of those. So obviously, it's my mission to find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariaction Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 all i could find in my collection from Asteroids Basketball Poker Plus Superman was poker plus pic label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shining slade Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 all i could find in my collection from Asteroids Basketball Poker Plus Superman was poker plus pic label Geez, you're always buying games and if that's all you've got then I definitely think we need to update the rarity of Sears carts! C'mon Al, Alex, whoever's in charge of the rarity guides, make us happy campers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 all i could find in my collection from Asteroids Basketball Poker Plus Superman was poker plus pic label I also only have the Poker pic out of that group. I have the text label for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariaction Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 and my poker plus pic has a label tear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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