CPUWIZ Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Plenty of people out there don't know it's available from the AA store, or that the AA store even exists. Modern gamers or even casual Atari fans who don't know about homebrews might see this and believe it really is some rare one-off. Looks like he's added some new ones. Anyone have any idea what this one might be? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Racer-Homebrew-/201565488928?hash=item2eee3d4720 Racer is a prototype, Wonder007 bought for big money, we released boxed versions of it many years ago. There was a label contest you can find somewhere in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 he told me that he bought Wall Jump Ninja at a convention in Ohio. If this is the case, I know who is making many of the games he is selling (there are actually two parties, but I'm talking about the guy in Ohio). Given he's listed some titles more than once (after they have been sold), I suspect he's going to continue replenishing any games that sell. ..Al If this is the case, that he's reselling games be bought from another dealer, it would go a long way towards explaining his attitude. I'd be pretty angry if I was accused of pirating games if I thought what I was selling was legit. He's not innocently buying these from another dealer thinking that they are legit. Think of it as more of a partnership. The supplier is more well known and has a decent reputation so lets this guy do the selling. At least, that's my theory based on my observations at a convention in Ohio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 He's not innocently buying these from another dealer thinking that they are legit. Think of it as more of a partnership. The supplier is more well known and has a decent reputation so lets this guy do the selling. At least, that's my theory based on my observations at a convention in Ohio. You left out the part where I qualified it with "if his story can be believed." I don't think for a second this guy is innocent, but I do think he's done as much as he can to give himself plausible deniability. Sort of like one kid taking money from mom's purse and giving it to his brother. When she asks about the money, one says "I don't have it" and the other says "I didn't take it." Neither one is lying, but neither one is innocent either. Plus, I was looking at the wall of games picture he includes with every auction and Galactopus is like the only homebrew he doesn't own, so why on earth would I be defending him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 You left out the part where I qualified it with "if his story can be believed." I don't think for a second this guy is innocent, but I do think he's done as much as he can to give himself plausible deniability. Sort of like one kid taking money from mom's purse and giving it to his brother. When she asks about the money, one says "I don't have it" and the other says "I didn't take it." Neither one is lying, but neither one is innocent either. Plus, I was looking at the wall of games picture he includes with every auction and Galactopus is like the only homebrew he doesn't own, so why on earth would I be defending him? I wasn't trying to imply that you were defending him. Just adding that I'm certain he's aware of what he's selling. He's good friends with his Ohio connection. I apologize if I inadvertently offended you. It wasn't my intention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I wasn't trying to imply that you were defending him. Just adding that I'm certain he's aware of what he's selling. He's good friends with his Ohio connection. I apologize if I inadvertently offended you. It wasn't my intention. Not offended. Just clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 He knows what he's doing. Take a look at this auction being sold with his second (and much older) eBay account: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Steroid-Pitfall-Home-Brew-/272242463707?hash=item3f62ea53db:g:kwkAAOSwdV1XNogr&autorefresh=true From the auction description, All best offers will be given the chance to run for 48 hours as this is the only 1 of these i have & i want all to get the chance at this 1!!! And here's one of the photos from the auction: ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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atari181 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulletino Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The bloke seems like a right muppet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm not a fan of these either Recreating materials, even if using different box types, etc. Same concern. They'll jump to identical copies.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sea-Hunt-CUSTOM-ATARI-2600-CASE-NO-GAME-/112002956247?hash=item1a13e57bd7:g:WK4AAOSwXBFXPv1C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm not a fan of these either Recreating materials, even if using different box types, etc. Same concern. They'll jump to identical copies.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sea-Hunt-CUSTOM-ATARI-2600-CASE-NO-GAME-/112002956247?hash=item1a13e57bd7:g:WK4AAOSwXBFXPv1C That's one of the reasons why their should be Atariage watermarks on the box, cart, and manual scans in the database. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Someone else is selling the Fat Albert hack as an actual promo put out by Jello Pudding Pops. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Fat-Albert-Atari-2600-Homebrew-Cart-put-out-by-Jello-Pudding-Pops-/222124212513?hash=item33b7a28121:g:R~kAAOSwQSZXPj1I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 and yet another interested party, ....to reproduce box and manuals.. For homebrews, or originals...I hope the first, but figure the latter. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/253531-commission-a-custom-box-and-docs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Propane13 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The seller is at it again: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Pressure-Gauge-w-box-Manual-Homebrew-/201608018855? I immediately logged in and reported it as an unauthorized reproduction this morning that I own the rights to. However, when I did it last time, I'm not sure anything happened. $119 is a rip off. Hoping this seller at least pulls this one listing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Reported by me as well. Edited June 21, 2016 by PacManPlus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSG Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This is going to make things hard years down the line with more "Gullible" people joining the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzeri Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I am not sure how many of you collect Brazilian carts but here's a heads-up: there's a market for reprint labels of those carts. The 4-in-1 are easy to spot, originally it was a generic label with a sticker with the games attached in it - The reprint have it all printed together. http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-745026515-label-etiqueta-atari-dactar-para-cartucho-fotos-reais-_JM Polyvox ones might be harder. The very first series had a silver-ish look that might be hard to reproduce, much like Spectravideo carts. The latter ones are plain and easy to duplicate. I guess the best way to sort them apart is the corners - original ones are round. http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-740866508-label-etiqueta-atari-polyvox-para-cartucho-fotos-reais-_JM CCE carts are a pain. The original ones do NOT have round corners so they might be impossible to tell on a distance. And since it seems that CCE Color Labels are sought after by some I'd probably be extra careful. My best guess is, if it seems too well preserved to be true, then probably it's not. http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-764699963-label-para-cartucho-cce-atari-serie-color-de-alta-qualidade-_JM I just hate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Is this a copy, too? Does he sell any originals? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-Polo-w-box-/201608460824?hash=item2ef0ccfa18:g:LMgAAOSwvg9XaWJv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 The text says "home brew". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 The text says "home brew". Pretty much every one of his auctions states this, even though many of them are reproductions. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I would call the guy a swine but that would be an insult to pigs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hizzy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 So, the boxes are fake, too? I didn't know Polo had been bootlegged with a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) So it begins.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-7800-espial-w-box-manual-/282331419126?hash=item41bc4391f6:g:2mUAAOSwo4pYP4Sz The price is the first red flag. Small note that this is "novelty". Then slowly we'll see that disappear. He makes it sounds legit now. Isn't he the one making them. Atari 2600 Espial like new in box!! !! I bought this about 2 years ago on ebay & have decided to sell now!! It is from my personal collection & works great!! This is a Novelty Cart!! It is a really fun game to play!! L@@K!!! Has been played maybe 3 times!! Edited January 20, 2017 by Atari8bitCarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 It looks like he is forcing all communications outside of Ebay so they can't investigate his interactions with buyers that may be unhappy. Hopefully no one is falling for this fraud. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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