64squares Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Several weeks ago I asked for information about a white Sear's Atari that was listed on eBay. Here's the link for the completed auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT It went for the absurd price of $495--which is very high considering that many people on AA though it was a fake. I've checked the completed auction a few times to see if the seller left feedback for the buyer or vice versa and no feedback has ever been left either way. Today I checked the seller's other auctions and I came across this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8127291697 In this auction he's selling some broken toaster style Nintendos but there's two that are painted--one black and one white. I think these were either practice for the Atari, or he was also thinking about doing the same thing with a Nintendo. Thieving scumbag! The seller is pinheadkid. I would put him on your blackball list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvis Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 How would someone paint the lettering in next to the switches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexreed Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 The lettering next to the switches does not appear to be painted. The white on silver color scheme was never real looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 He didn't paint that part. He just took really crappy pictures, and the color of that switch plate area was already a light silver color, so it's hard to tell it wasn't changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 The NES on the bottom right looks to be the same goofy paint job as he used on the Atari. Unless that is one of those NES systems from the same "contest" the atari was won in. Nice job catching him. Your like the Encyclopedia Brown of AtariAge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I fully believe your he practiced painting on the NES theory. $500 for an Atari and some model paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I can't believe someone bought that pile of junk for $70. Broken NES systems can be had for $5 or less each and those games are dirt common crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackAtarian Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 If he did paint it, thats quite an impressive paint job! Looks genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I'd love to paint a wall or anything else that smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 wow! that is pretty cool! Although he is a theiving scum bag, we should all learn something from this: $10 VCS system + $10 paint = $475 profit! oh, he also dings you $10 shipping! Very smart man IMHO, not a very nice, or good man, just smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 This could start a whole new trend - custom painting fake 2600's. Wasn't there a green John Deere one posted awhile back? Lots of possibilities... Personally, I'd like to see "Refridgerator Almond", a special edition by Frigidaire. eBay, here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Notice there is no feedback yet for that 2600 auction. I think enough people emailed the bidders and clued them in. I'll bet the transaction never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jermack71 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Maybe whoever purchased the Atari can buy this game to go with it!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...8129067335&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 If he did paint it, thats quite an impressive paint job! Looks genuine. Masking tape and white spray paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarinvader Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 It looks like crap to me, you could see it was sprayed. Who ever was ready to part with $500 without doing some background reading is an idiot. I'd like to see someone remould a 2600 case with clear iMac style plastic (like those iTari hoax pictures). I got a great repro case for a dirty old Dreamcast, got offical green VMU and Jap controller too, and now it looks like the Shiz Niz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 If he did paint it, thats quite an impressive paint job! Looks genuine. Krylon Fusion bonds with plastic at a molecular level and dries smooth enough that you can't tell the difference unless you look very closely. If anyone's interested, my special Pink prototype system is still available. I also have SQ LSD World that I'll throw in for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Well, looks like he did lie about finding it and all, but the auction did start at a reasonable $9.99. Some people were just too eager to buy it based on his false story. THAT's the real scumbag part of it. Not that it was painted or that it sold for a ridiculous amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Who ever was ready to part with $500 without doing some background reading is an idiot. idiots eh? maybe I should get into painting 2600's and selling them on ebay!!!!!! I'd do coustom paint jobs! like a Pitfall! motif, or Pac-Man or something like that! Racing Stripes for Pole Position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I'm half-tempted to re-paint my 2600 using color-shifting paint. Or maybe glow-in-the-dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 remeber those cars way back when,that would change colors when you put them under hot water? Well, I should paint a 2600 with that! and then while your laying it, you run it under some hot water and watch the color change on the system, and the colors get weird on the screen too!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurking Horror Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 A metalic silver 2600 would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijin Z Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Also, Fusion ain't for flexible stuff of course.... ....like the still-black stick cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 how often do you flex your 2600? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijin Z Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 All the time. Whenever I'm done playing, I roll it up, bind it with a rubber band, and pop it in a pringles can for safe keeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 That guy was diffinately decietfull, however I really think suckers deserve to loose their money. I've got a closet full of snake oil (good for most anything) I think I'll put em' up for audtion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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