Henry Lee Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Just wondering, there is a Millipede up on Ebay, the seller in mentioning that is is a 1988. Is that really a prototype? or this seller is is pulling a fast buck. It seems like a AA reproduction to me.. See for your self ... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIt...8125907592&rd=1 Here,Atari Age tries to keep a Atari gaming community informed, it is sad to see some sellers at ebay working the other way around, if it is a reproduction cart that is. But IF it is a rare prototype... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Nope that is not a prototype. It's a reproduction that looks suspiciously like the ones they sell here on AA. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Lee Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Darn, sometimes, I crank to send the buyer a reality message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Well, whoever the winner is (and anyone who bid over $25, which are so far three of the bidders) is a total idiot. How can you be a 5200 collector and not know about Atari Age ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 That seller should know better than to list that item the way he did. That's very underhanded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Adam also has a 5200 Klax up, no box of manual for it, I thought it was being sold through Atari2600.com, did they offer without the box & docs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 BTW this is what a REAL Millipede prototype would look like: Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 In all fairness, Topol777 did not say that this is a prototype cart but rather a prototype game, there is a difference. Point being, the bidders are idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I love Millipede. (Just testing. Feel free to delete this.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 anyone who bid over $25, which are so far three of the bidders is a total idiot. Time left: 2 hours 32 mins US $152.50 I need to get into a new line of buisiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 In all fairness, Topol777 did not say that this is a prototype cart but rather a prototype game, there is a difference. Point being, the bidders are idiots. The seller also called it an "Ultra, Ultra Rare Prototype" That's just plain wrong.... this from a seller that displays ebays "square trade" logo thingy. Sorry, I think cheating people is wrong, even if the're idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 In all fairness, Topol777 did not say that this is a prototype cart but rather a prototype game, there is a difference. MILLIPEDE PROTOTYPE for Atari 5200 UP IN THIS AUCTION I HAVE A MILLIPEDE PROTOTYPE(1988) GAME FOR THE ATARI 5200 TESTED TO WORK. THE GAME&nbs ;IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IS ULTRA ULTRA RARE!!! Looks to me like someone listing a reproduction and wording it in a way where he hopes people will think they are getting a prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 $152.50..... Looks like it worked. I sent the bidder a message verifying they were aware it appeared to be a reproduction. I agree, The wording of that auction was done to influence the bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Lee Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 I remember seeing another Millipede auction ending overpriced. My point is instead of the seller repeating another sellers wisecrack sale of the month, blinded to get a few bucks more, he should think twice if he really likes his business and is good hearted collector. We should inform, the less informed collectors, who are not always idiots but are new. PROTOTYPE CART or GAME, it is NOT ultra ultra rare, it is a reproduction that sells 25$ at Atari Age! I think the seller's way of persuading the buyer and presenting the auction is totally wrong amd worse if it is a cart that has been bought at Atari Age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Lee Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 $152.50..... Looks like it worked. I sent the bidder a message verifying they were aware it appeared to be a reproduction. I agree, The wording of that auction was done to influence the bidding. The buyer gained 150 point of experience! Thanks Moycon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsiddall Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 This guy (Adam Topol) knows what he is doing - which makes it worse. He's been a collector for quite some time and should know better. Recent activities suggests he's been dumping his collection on eBay. He's screwed an acquaintance of mine John (rushpage / John in NH on RGVC) out of several auctions recently (Atari games). He's even had the nerve to send SquareTrade after John to settle their dispute - although he clearly was the high-bidder and now refuses to pay for any of the items (claiming, get this, John's auctions were misleading). This guy has some nerve... On the plus side...as long as he's the seller, Topol seems to deliver. I've bought from him previously with no problems. -R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsiddall Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 On the plus side...as long as he's the seller, Topol seems to deliver. I've bought from him previously with no problems. I just saw Adam Topol's responses to feedback on all recent autions: NO BUYER EVER HAS A PROBLEM IN THE END LOOK AT ALL FEEDBACK 99.999% SELLER FBACK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 MILLIPEDE PROTOTYPE(1988) GAME The game is ultra rare and it is a prototype, if people are stupid enough to think it is a prototype cart, it's their own fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I emailed the guy that sniped it for $176, he seems to think it's real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I emailed the guy that sniped it for $176, he seems to think it's real. Send him this link. http://www.atariage.com/store/product_info...&products_id=57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK WOMBLE Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 A word of warning with topol, if he lists something as CIB , email him and check it includes the manual before bidding... Where I come from CIB means you get the manual as well, but, apparently not in his little world of either buying up every single atari auction on ebay or just artificially driving up the prices by bidding on absolutely everything he sees... I've listened for months now to people saying 'he's new', 'give him a chance' and all that, thats rubbish, he knows exactly what he's doing, and its not good. He's also very rude and a weirdo to boot... (3 fairly rude payment reminders within 24 hours of winning an auction, does that seem reasonable to you ?) Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 (3 fairly rude payment reminders within 24 hours of winning an auction, does that seem reasonable to you ?) That reminds me, I need to send you an invoice. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK WOMBLE Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 UK WOMBLE wrote: (3 fairly rude payment reminders within 24 hours of winning an auction, does that seem reasonable to you ?) That reminds me, I need to send you an invoice. LOL Yes, well with you its the opposite problem, a week and no invoice... Too busy reading your 'How to be an American' book probably... Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 He's also very rude and a weirdo to boot... (3 fairly rude payment reminders within 24 hours of winning an auction, does that seem reasonable to you ?) Si That's how he did me, & I had sent him an email through ebay, as well as from my personal cox account first. I wanted to know about shipping, and he kept pestering with invoices I guess worried if I was gonna pay or not.. He seemed alright after he finally checked up on email. But I would agree with the majority on these 'prototypes' Seems a bit underhanded. Funny the Klax was CIB in this auction, not to mention truthfully represented, as 'homebrew', then it gets relisted suddenly its a Ultra Rare Prototype game, and the packing goes where? I don't get it, seems like he was hoping to mislead some bidders. Whether the auction says game or cart, the intent looks the same to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK WOMBLE Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 UK WOMBLE wrote: He's also very rude and a weirdo to boot... (3 fairly rude payment reminders within 24 hours of winning an auction, does that seem reasonable to you ?) Si That's how he did me, & I had sent him an email through ebay, as well as from my personal cox account first. I wanted to know about shipping, and he kept pestering with invoices I guess worried if I was gonna pay or not.. He seemed alright after he finally checked up on email. But I would agree with the majority on these 'prototypes' Seems a bit underhanded. Funny the Klax was CIB in this auction, not to mention truthfully represented, as 'homebrew', then it gets relisted suddenly its a Ultra Rare Prototype game, and the packing goes where? I don't get it, seems like he was hoping to mislead some bidders. Whether the auction says game or cart, the intent looks the same to me. Same as, guess he just gets jumpy, but after a few days you might expect it, but 3 reminders in a day isnt too clever. I have to say he would have to have something pretty special for me to go anywhere near his auctions ever again, and this latest episode just isnt nice, he's not making it easy for me to like him.. I know he reads this, so maybe he'll take note, maybe not... who knows Either way, he may lose a few potential customers I think.. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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