How much is a Heavy Sixer worth?

[Two-in-the-Belfry]

Since it looks like I'm in the market for a new 2600, I'm thinking of springing for a Heavy Sixer this time around. I'm wary of getting one off of eBay, but a video game store near me has a nice one in working order. Problem is, they're charging $200 for the console only. I overpaid for my last 2600 and don't want to make the same mistake again. Is it really worth that much, or should I see if I can talk them down?

[Atarian7]

I got a heavy sixer on ebay for around $40. Fully functioning and cosmetically in very good shape. There is just a small dot of red paint on it.

[Atarian7]

Just looked it up to make sure and it was $44.99 and $8.25 for shipping.

 

I would say look around and I definitely wouldn't pay $200 for console only.

Edited October 20, 2016 by Atarian7

[Jeremy Popp]

My opinion is that $200 is asking too much. I would say about $100 should get you a nice heavy sixer with cables and controllers. You could always post in the "Wanted" section and see if anyone here has a spare if you want to avoid ebay.

[R.Cade]

Roughly $10-20 per pound depending on condition and what is included.

Edited October 20, 2016 by R.Cade

[Nutsy Doodleheimer]

I have two Heavy Sixers. An Atari and a Sears model. I found the Atari in the wild at a retro video game store in excellent and near mint condition for $50 a few years back. I paid about $80 in the Marketplace for the Sears model which is in excellent condition as well. I highly suggest forgetting about ebay as these models of Atari are way too overpriced. Heavy Sixers are uncommon but by no means rare. I'd expect to pay in the ballpark of $60-$80 for a bare Heavy Sixer system.

 

I would not pay $200 unless you are absolutley desperate for one. I would just post in the wanted section of the marketplace. Heavy Sixers are phenominal systems and are without a doubt my favorite of the variations.

 

Update: I actually searched on ebay and here is a link to a "good working condition" Heavy Sixer for $70 plus $10 shipping.

 

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Atari-2600-Woodgrain-Console-Heavy-Sixer-In-Good-Working-Condition-/172378869978?nav=SEARCH

[totengott]

I'm looking for one too, ive never encountered one that wasn't a light 4

[exo]

I'd say around $40-50 is fair.

[Joe Stella]

My standard response to what's it worth is, do a search on ebay for the same or similar item, and check out the prices of past auctions. This will give you a pretty good idea of the preceived market value.