Atari8bitCarts Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I saw this today I was thinking that it is in almost too good to be true condition. The case looks new. The sticker looks new. But before you start sending death threats, I do not know the seller. They state it is not a repro. The case and pins never have been used (inserted). Just an observation. I'm thinking that people are knocking carts off more than ever, trying to cash in. The sticker looks too modern... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malagai-by-Answer-Software-Rare-Atari-2600-Video-Game-Cartridge-1983-/271887611781?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 1.) Wrong forum, auctions go into the auction forum. SOLVED 2.) The cart is real, it's in really nice condition. 3.) It costs about $850.00 too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah, first comment I was going to make, real or repro, that's about three times what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybrooks Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah, first comment I was going to make, real or repro, that's about three times what it's worth. Not really, if it's a repro, it's about 40 times what it is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 1.) Wrong forum, auctions go into the auction forum. SOLVED 2.) The cart is real, it's in really nice condition. 3.) It costs about $850.00 too much. Ok, you know this because you know the seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I believe this was the one that was listed in a craigslist lot a couple of weeks back. The currently seller picked up that lot and then listed the Malagai on ebay. There should be a recent thread in the marketplace talking more in depth about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Ok, you know this because you know the seller? I would trust his judgement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I would trust his judgement I'm not criticizing the seller. Most often they just move items they come across. Some sells are just unintentional. As the owner of one of the largest Atari 8-bit cartridge collections in the world, I've seen my share of fantastic knock-off's. This one caught my eye when I saw the cartridge housing. Then the label looked suspicious. I'd love to crack it open to see the PCB and chip(s). But if I'm wrong, then so be it. Maybe someday we'll find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm not criticizing the seller. Most often they just move items they come across. Some sells are just unintentional. As the owner of one of the largest Atari 8-bit cartridge collections in the world, I've seen my share of fantastic knock-off's. This one caught my eye when I saw the cartridge housing. Then the label looked suspicious. I'd love to crack it open to see the PCB and chip(s). But if I'm wrong, then so be it. Maybe someday we'll find out. I'm not talking about the seller, I am talking about CPUWIZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I saw this today I was thinking that it is in almost too good to be true condition. The case looks new. The sticker looks new. But before you start sending death threats, I do not know the seller. They state it is not a repro. The case and pins never have been used (inserted). Just an observation. I'm thinking that people are knocking carts off more than ever, trying to cash in. The sticker looks too modern... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malagai-by-Answer-Software-Rare-Atari-2600-Video-Game-Cartridge-1983-/271887611781?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Take a look at that sellers feedback for others a lot negs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Ok, you know this because you know the seller? Oh, I am sorry, I didn't see this earlier. I know this, because I am claiming that I've made the best fake Malagai and there is things about this that are hard to do, notice the discoloration and patterned wrinkles? This is a common sickness for Malagai carts, much like the crap Activision did, when they chose the glue they did. Also, I can kind of tell, because I have a CIB copy of Malagai and it is in very similar condition. No idea who the seller is, I go by the images, unless someone is really talented at doctoring cartridge images, this cart looks legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Not really, if it's a repro, it's about 40 times what it is worth. Heh, yes, of course, I missed out "at least" there in my sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 That looks real (I have owned 3 malagai carts) I think Malagai is worth $300-$350 in this condition but thats just my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I saw this today I was thinking that it is in almost too good to be true condition. The case looks new. The sticker looks new. But before you start sending death threats, I do not know the seller. They state it is not a repro. The case and pins never have been used (inserted). Just an observation. I'm thinking that people are knocking carts off more than ever, trying to cash in. The sticker looks too modern... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malagai-by-Answer-Software-Rare-Atari-2600-Video-Game-Cartridge-1983-/271887611781?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 The same seller sold a Gauntlet repo, that's one of her other accounts http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gauntlet-Answer-Software-Atari-2600-Video-Game1983-Rare-Reproduction-Cartridge-/331524088784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d306023d0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 The same seller sold a Gauntlet repo, that's one of her other accounts http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gauntlet-Answer-Software-Atari-2600-Video-Game1983-Rare-Reproduction-Cartridge-/331524088784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d306023d0 Ooohhhh, the plot thickens That one is clearly marked as a reproduction though and obviously looks like one. I still agree the Malagai looks legit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The thing w/Atari is if you open them you pretty much damage the label. At least nes and snes you can check w/out causing damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 The thing w/Atari is if you open them you pretty much damage the label. At least nes and snes you can check w/out causing damage. True! I'm still amazed more rental places didn't get game boards swapped out with common super mario bros boards/etc back in the heyday. Me and my buddies always "talked" about how easy we could do it back then but since we were decent people we never actually did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Back then, only the early NES boards could have been swapped. The gamebit tool were hard to find before eBay came around many years later. Beside most rental store would have a record of who rented what. If they got numerous mixed up games, they would check the history and find the one person who regularly rented it last before it was reported mixed up. So it wouldn't be easy to switch more than a couple games without getting busted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Oh, I am sorry, I didn't see this earlier. I know this, because I am claiming that I've made the best fake Malagai and there is things about this that are hard to do, notice the discoloration and patterned wrinkles? This is a common sickness for Malagai carts, much like the crap Activision did, when they chose the glue they did. Also, I can kind of tell, because I have a CIB copy of Malagai and it is in very similar condition. No idea who the seller is, I go by the images, unless someone is really talented at doctoring cartridge images, this cart looks legit. ok I trust your opinion. With technology, I've seen some pretty convincing knock-offs. I usually look at the housing in addition, if loose they typically are used. And the worst thing, is to destroy the label to find out what is inside. But I've done that to show they are copies. It sucks but that's a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 ok I trust your opinion. With technology, I've seen some pretty convincing knock-offs. I usually look at the housing in addition, if loose they typically are used. And the worst thing, is to destroy the label to find out what is inside. But I've done that to show they are copies. It sucks but that's a lot of money. It isn't just tech, it is attention to detail. We have made some remarkable fakes, you should see the River Patrol box that was burned as a hoax, because it did not meet my wifes quality standards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bill Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) I had to dig out some carts for a someone starting a collection the other day and I ran accross a malagai cart in my rare stash.. Did not think it was that rare.. I guess I should put it up on ebay.. here is a pic: Edited June 11, 2015 by mr.bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) The thing w/Atari is if you open them you pretty much damage the label. At least nes and snes you can check w/out causing damage. Except for the damn tengen games. Edited June 8, 2015 by GoldenWheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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