lowscore Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) I read that this was a prototype, but here it is for sale: or this? Is this a scam, repro or for real? Exactly the same vague text: "(insert game) for the Atari 5200. Can't say a whole lot more about it. Actual item shown. Digital artifacts are due to jpg compression. Label and cart are mint. Thanks for bidding." Edited December 28, 2006 by lowscore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Looks like he is selling reproductions without mentioning they are reproductions. http://search-completed.ebay.com/search/se...op=1%26fsoo%3D1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Is this a scam, repro or for real? Repro for sure, but the seller's description is intentionally vague. Someone who probably knows what they are doing (or not doing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Please see above edited post for more intrigue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Please see above edited post for more intrigue. It's obvious what is going on, not much intrigue value. This happens quite often and unfortunately people do end up paying more than what something should be worth for a better lack of knowledge. This is what happens when a seller gets greedy. Unfortunately, it could even be a current or new lurking AA member trying to hide behind the cover of a new user ID on eBay doing this, because if an existing member did this out in public they would probably get blasted by the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Frisky Tom would be a cool game to have thats for sure.Played that game years ago on a PS1 collection from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Please see above edited post for more intrigue. It's obvious what is going on, not much intrigue value. This happens quite often and unfortunately people do end up paying more than what something should be worth for a better lack of knowledge. This is what happens when a seller gets greedy. Unfortunately, it could even be a current or new lurking AA member trying to hide behind the cover of a new user ID on eBay doing this, because if an existing member did this out in public they would probably get blasted by the community. I just got my first 5200 with Pac-Man and Frogger, and was looking for something fun I have not seen on the 2600. I am very leary of many of these sleazebay sales. I have had problems with 2600 sellers too, and I appreciate the heads up about these alleged 5200 repros. I It sucks that people can't just be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Get yourself a USB 128-in-1 cart from Classics (the first guy who responded to you in this thread)... and you can have both of these games on the real hardware, for nothing more than the time it takes to download the rom image... the same ROM image this eBay seller used to burn these repros with. As well as 125 other ROM images of your choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 As well as 125 other ROM images of your choosing. Thanks, I just ordered it. Is there a list of the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 As well as 125 other ROM images of your choosing. Thanks, I just ordered it. Is there a list of the games? Almost all of the games are available here on Atariage. They're either in the 5200 section of the main part of the site or scattered throughout the message archives. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlazer Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Look at what Final Legasy ended up at!!! Damn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) If you got the 128-in-1 USB cart, you can load it with up to 125 (I believe) ROM images of your choosing, which, as pointed out, most of them are available here. If you got the 128-in-1 Multicart that is non-programmable (but why would you do that), then Classics has a list of what is available. I'd suggest that you want the first one, the USB one, not the second, if you've ordered the wrong one, I'm sure Classics can take care of you. As mentioned, most of the roms are available here. You can also google for 5200 rom images. Torrents work, as well as Usenet. There are a lot of different sources out there. PM me if you have any trouble. In any case, you've made the right choice. This cart rocks. Edited December 29, 2006 by Paranoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 I just followed the link for the USB version in Classic's post. Now i am just waiting for that and my controller rebuild kits (bad fire buttons) so I will never be bored again. Thanks again, kind sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Please see above edited post for more intrigue. It's obvious what is going on, not much intrigue value. This happens quite often and unfortunately people do end up paying more than what something should be worth for a better lack of knowledge. This is what happens when a seller gets greedy. Unfortunately, it could even be a current or new lurking AA member trying to hide behind the cover of a new user ID on eBay doing this, because if an existing member did this out in public they would probably get blasted by the community. It's hard to sell repros on Ebay though, if you mention it's a repro they pull it. I think the best thing to do is just sell them in forums, that way no one gets taking advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Please see above edited post for more intrigue. It's obvious what is going on, not much intrigue value. This happens quite often and unfortunately people do end up paying more than what something should be worth for a better lack of knowledge. This is what happens when a seller gets greedy. Unfortunately, it could even be a current or new lurking AA member trying to hide behind the cover of a new user ID on eBay doing this, because if an existing member did this out in public they would probably get blasted by the community. It's hard to sell repros on Ebay though, if you mention it's a repro they pull it. I think the best thing to do is just sell them in forums, that way no one gets taking advantage of. Replace the words repro or reproduction with REPRINT and your listing will stay the course and you stay honest at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 It's hard to sell repros on Ebay though, if you mention it's a repro they pull it. I think the best thing to do is just sell them in forums, that way no one gets taking advantage of. Nothing gets pulled automatically - eBay only pulls auctions that get reported to them for some kind of violation. The seller is not using the word reproduction in his listing because it is their intention to mislead the buyer. The 3 day acution format is also an attempt to "fly under the radar" and hope the auction geos to completion before someone blows the whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) Nothing gets pulled automatically - eBay only pulls auctions that get reported to them for some kind of violation. The seller is not using the word reproduction in his listing because it is their intention to mislead the buyer. The 3 day acution format is also an attempt to "fly under the radar" and hope the auction geos to completion before someone blows the whistle. I emailed the guy about it and he was dismissive, rude and pretty much a pr** about the matter. He knows it is shady, what he is doing, but I am no rat. Somebody with a bigger beef against rip-off artists might, though. Edited December 29, 2006 by lowscore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Nothing gets pulled automatically - eBay only pulls auctions that get reported to them for some kind of violation. The seller is not using the word reproduction in his listing because it is their intention to mislead the buyer. The 3 day acution format is also an attempt to "fly under the radar" and hope the auction geos to completion before someone blows the whistle. I emailed the guy about it and he was dismissive, rude and pretty much a pr** about the matter. He knows it is shady, what he is doing, but I am no rat. Somebody with a bigger beef against rip-off artists might, though. If he is rude about it then I would say report him, I tried to give the guy the benefit of the doubt but it sounds like he is just what everybody thought, someone who trys to make a quick buck of people that don't know any better Someone should narc on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 I should list exactly the same titles with $25 BIN's, much better than reporting them. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowscore Posted December 29, 2006 Author Share Posted December 29, 2006 Looks like this guy, for some inexplicable reason, has ended the auction early. Last night I think he had bids up to $18.00 on Frisky Tom. Today, zip. and "The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Looks like this guy, for some inexplicable reason, has ended the auction early. Last night I think he had bids up to $18.00 on Frisky Tom. Today, zip. and "The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale." Maybe he has a conscience afterall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspent_youth Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Perhaps he's a lurker and knew an 'outing' was imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puerto_Rican_Gamer_5200 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Yep. It's me the "Lurker" just had a question about these ebay auctions... since I'm a prick and quite rude about it. I also noticed that this seller happenes to be an Atariage member as well. Hmmm. I see that in his auctions nowhere does it mention that these are prototypes, reproductions, reprints, or reissues. So is he taking advantage of people or is this just a huge hypocrisy? Thanks again for your time http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-THE-LAST-ST...1QQcmdZViewItem or how about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-JR-PAC-MAN_...1QQcmdZViewItem or this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-SATANS-HOLL...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 The dude has a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggs130 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Yep. It's me the "Lurker" just had a question about these ebay auctions... since I'm a prick and quite rude about it. I also noticed that this seller happenes to be an Atariage member as well. Hmmm. I see that in his auctions nowhere does it mention that these are prototypes, reproductions, reprints, or reissues. So is he taking advantage of people or is this just a huge hypocrisy? Thanks again for your time http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-THE-LAST-ST...1QQcmdZViewItem or how about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-JR-PAC-MAN_...1QQcmdZViewItem or this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-5200-SATANS-HOLL...1QQcmdZViewItem The dude has a point. I don't see it as he has any point at all. The first seller states that his items are rare and one of a kind the second seller states none of that and leaves it up to the buyer to decide if thats the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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