jehuie Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Hello all, I'm brand new to this forum and may not spend a lot of time here since I'm more into coin-op arcade games. But I met a guy who has an Atari prototype machine. He also has some cartridges for it and some that he says are prototypes. I don't know much about this kind of thing but I told him I'd try to get an idea of the value on something like this. He actually has other old Atari stuff as well that I'll try to get more info on. Here's his own words from his e-mail to me: "It powers up. I have attached a video showing that it did power. Sorry no image, I don't have a TV to support it ... It is an early prototype. The date on the tag says it was was #9. It was built 5 days after our wedding by one of my team mates while I was on my honeymoon. It was mine ever since we got back and I returned to work. I tested a few of the games with it. Two of the carts are prototype ... Missile Command and Pinball. That's my hand writing on the cart. I remember burning those from the source control system and putting them together myself.... Great memories of that place!" Here's a few pics: Edited July 7, 2012 by jehuie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sure is pretty. You got a price in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Now, that is just awesome. I didn't know it had that led-lit front select panel, like that. Thank you for sharing and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehuie Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sure is pretty. You got a price in mind? Well it's not mine to sell. But I wanted to get a sense of the level of interest. He's indicated that he's open to selling it though and I'm sure he would like to make some money. He seems hesitant to go the eBay route and I think he'd like to see it end up in good hands. Maybe a museum even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Wow! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sure is pretty. You got a price in mind? Well it's not mine to sell. But I wanted to get a sense of the level of interest. He's indicated that he's open to selling it though and I'm sure he would like to make some money. He seems hesitant to go the eBay route and I think he'd like to see it end up in good hands. Maybe a museum even. I would humbly suggest sending a PM to AtariAge user Wonder007 about this prototype console. He is one of our top collectors and in particular is a top collector of prototype 2600 hardware and carts, and if you want it to go to good hands, he will certainly be the best possible hands for it to go into -- he takes meticulous care of all of his items and is bar-none one of the most caring members of our hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 There's one of these on eBay right now. $2K min bid, $5K BIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehuie Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 There's one of these on eBay right now. $2K min bid, $5K BIN. Ah, so there is. And...it's the same one! So much for my sense that he was hesitating to put it on eBay.... I guess we'll just have to let this run its course now. Here's the link: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 180922514678 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 A.) You should not have turned that on, without a cart in the slot, my $0.02. You best get this machine tested. B.) The shipping is madness for an item with such a high opening bid, it should be free. C.) The feedback is an issue for me, I am staying out of this one, even though I don't have this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 A.) You should not have turned that on, without a cart in the slot, my $0.02. You best get this machine tested. B.) The shipping is madness for an item with such a high opening bid, it should be free. C.) The feedback is an issue for me, I am staying out of this one, even though I don't have this one. D.) this should be posted in Auction Central now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Wonder007 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sure is pretty. You got a price in mind? Well it's not mine to sell. But I wanted to get a sense of the level of interest. He's indicated that he's open to selling it though and I'm sure he would like to make some money. He seems hesitant to go the eBay route and I think he'd like to see it end up in good hands. Maybe a museum even. I would humbly suggest sending a PM to AtariAge user Wonder007 about this prototype console. He is one of our top collectors and in particular is a top collector of prototype 2600 hardware and carts, and if you want it to go to good hands, he will certainly be the best possible hands for it to go into -- he takes meticulous care of all of his items and is bar-none one of the most caring members of our hobby. Thanks CC for recommending me on this console. However, I already have one......it is in much better shape too!! I do need the box for it. Now, if anybody has an Atari 2000 black and blue version or an Atari 2700 box, I will definitely pursue that...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 To maximize profits, go ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 "The item is no longer avalible" ......How cute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 "The item is no longer avalible" ......How cute Perhaps it will be re-listed with a seller with more feedback and credibility ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfan521 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 "The item is no longer avalible" ......How cute Perhaps it will be re-listed with a seller with more feedback and credibility ? More feedback and credibility?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) More feedback and credibility?? Yes as CPUWIZ mentioned in a previous post many might be wary about bidding or flat out buying from an Ebay seller with so little feedback, in this case the seller had: Positive feedback: 0% |Feedback score: 1. and is looking to sell for thousands of dollars? Many, myself included would only consider bidding or buying from a seller on Ebay who has a proven record of several sales in combination with high positive feedback like 99% - 100%, it greatly reduces risk as it is a proven track record (common sense) there is never a guarantee of course but if you going to buy from a seller with very little feedback and practically no positive feedback then your taking a far greater risk especially with such a high priced item up for sale. Edited July 10, 2012 by OldSchoolRetroGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehuie Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm the original poster on this. I didn't know he was going to list it on eBay. But I do know that he had some private inquiries from serious buyers. I haven't seen him yet but my guess is that he sold it to someone offline. I will probably see him tomorrow and see if I can get the scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'd like to see a picture of the motherboard. Anyone have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybrooks Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Reading this thread makes it sound like this is the first Atari 2700 to ever surface. I have seen another on Ebay in the past. I cannot remember exactly when, but there has been one on Ebay in the past 10 years, it is not vaporware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Darrin9999 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow! Very nice! What He said!! WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfan521 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I'd like to see a picture of the motherboard. Anyone have one? I'd like to see a picture of the motherboard. Anyone have one? Here you go ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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