JamesL Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 So I was on Craigslist looking for anything Atari and came across an estate sale ad. It didn't have any pics and "Atari controllers" and "Atari games" were the only Atari items mentioned among the hundreds of other things listed. I assumed (yeah, I know) that the system here was long gone with just random controllers and games left, but the sale was near my work so I left early and stopped on my way this morning. The "video game table" was set up right inside the front door with all kinds of modern gaming items, which I expected from the ad. Then I see it under the table on the floor-the Telegames center with a $60 price tag on it. I open the lid, and there it was-a Sears heavy sixer! Included in it were 14 common games, most with mqnuals, all in pristine condition. All the Sears ones were the text labels. It also had the Sears logo paddles and 2 joysticks. Slightly disappointing was there was no power supply, but I wasn't about to pass this up. Then on the table I saw the 4 boxed 2600 games marked $5 each, also in pristine condition. The sale was only 1 1/2 hours old so I knew I didn't have much room to barter, but I asked if I could take it all for $70, which was $10 off. They agreed. I couldn't wait to get home from work. I cleaned the cartridge slot, got a power supply, and...works perfectly! Here's a question for the experts. The joysticks each have a piece of textured tape on the underside. I included a pic of it. Has anyone ever seen this, and if so what purpose does it serve? I'm thinking maybe the early ones had it but I have no idea. Well thanks for letting me share my story; I've always wanted a heavy sixer. And if anyone has an extra gray power supply and would like to trade, I have a Marauder PAL + more in another thread that I'd trade for it. ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Very nice score and thanks for sharing your adventure. That is a beautiful Sears Heavy Sixer!! I have the 2600 and Sears model Heavy Sixers. I like the Sears version the best. Love the walnut veneer, silver cart slot, and the LED font of "Tele-Games". Hope you enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 1up! I had no idea there was an LED on the unit! Where's it at again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 There's not an LED. The word "TELE-GAMES" on the console is in LED style font, and is the color of LED green. IT's a very cool effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Of course, typically the font is called DIGITAL or 7-Segment, some happy horseshit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Excellent find! Welcome to Heavy Sixer club. Please don't forget to add yours to the Official Heavy 6-Switch List. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/186498-the-official-atari-2600-heavy-6-switch-list/?hl=%20official%20%20heavy%20%20sixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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