ground_gainer Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Hey guys, My Dad gave me all his old 8-bit Atari computer stuff and its 4 tubs full of goodies. Multiple disk drives, printer, modem, two Atari 400s (one with upgraded RAM), an Atari 130XE, an Atari 800XL, a tape drive, printer, tons of disks, cartridges, tapes, two disk drives.... Just tons of stuff. Original manuals for almost everything, etc. What do you think is the best way to offload this with minimal hassle? I can take pictures of everything and post here--I'd love to sell to someone local-ish but I'm here in Colorado Springs so that leaves pretty much here or Denver. I'm sure shipping would be a nightmare. Anyway, just looking for advice. EDIT (15 Aug)--Pictures here: https://goo.gl/photos/PhCpnKoQVQJ7jCbx6 Edited August 16, 2017 by ground_gainer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 I had fun playing with it all for a few weeks but I've got three young kids, a busy job, and no free time for it. I know someone else would enjoy it much more than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 If you have a lot of software/disks/manuals/boxes, you could sell/donate it to people who are archiving software. There are a number of people here (including myself) who archive Atari software. You can use the Private Message system here to contact one of us. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Can you list the drives and carts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 I'll get everything out and take some pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Yes. PIctures are important and will pique interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djour Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I am interested in the any of the three computers, I haven't started collecting these yet and this would be a great start. Phoenix is a bit of shipping, but we could figure it out. I'll wait until you post some pics and see if anyone local is interested first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicViper Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 carts carts carts carts...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I'd love to buy one of the 400s or the 800xl for playing game cartridges. But I live in Massachusetts and shipping would be expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orpheuswaking Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Pity you aren't closer, I would buy the entire collection. That said I would be interested in carts and original disks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 were there pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hey guys, My Dad gave me all his old 8-bit Atari computer stuff and its 4 tubs full of goodies. Multiple disk drives, printer, modem, two Atari 400s (one with upgraded RAM), an Atari 130XE, an Atari 800XL, a tape drive, printer, tons of disks, cartridges, tapes, two disk drives.... Just tons of stuff. Original manuals for almost everything, etc. What do you think is the best way to offload this with minimal hassle? I can take pictures of everything and post here--I'd love to sell to someone local-ish but I'm here in Colorado Springs so that leaves pretty much here or Denver. I'm sure shipping would be a nightmare. Anyway, just looking for advice. Did you sell all this stuff or do you still have it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Looks like another few posts poster that got what they needed, or just disappeared. I really thought they wanted to do something with the stuff. They haven't been online since 23rd. And 3 posts is all they have. Joke maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 It's not a joke, I'm just swamped with family/work (working this weekend) and haven't gotten everything organized to take pics. Like I said, 4 tubs worth of stuff. I'm hoping to get something together by next Fri or Saturday (11/12 Aug). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Update--I finally got around to taking pictures. Please see google album here: https://goo.gl/photos/PhCpnKoQVQJ7jCbx6 There's two Atari 400s in the set--only one has updated RAM (as noted on the bottom) and the homebrew keyboard expansion (with associated keyboard you can also see in pictures). I'm interested in comments in what you think it might be worth and if there's anything especially valuable that might be better to sell separate. Last time it was used everything worked but some of it has been in climate controlled storage in a plastic tub for 15+ years so no guarantees. If you're more comfortable please feel free to send PMs. Thanks for taking the time to look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 i've PM'd you re the strange red-buttoned atari and the percom, and additionally any US sports disks in the disk collection thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Brenski's already identified two of the more interesting components, and that Wico trackball's probably worth $50 or so. I certainly haven't seen one in awhile. Is that a modified wireless CX-40 joystick? Is that an antenna sticking out of it? If it is a wireless mod, then it'll certainly attract interest. It'd be interesting if you could separate those cables, although it'd be an onerous task; something valuable might be hidden in there. The carts -- aside from M.U.L.E. are commons, and you won't get much for them. That M.U.L.E. is obviously a homebrew, and looks to have been made in a different run than the Sunmark one in which I acquired mine. There have been offers for about $50 for a M.U.L.E. cart on here. I say eBay them (without M.U.L.E. and that Pac-Man board) for $50 with a BIN option. The Witness could be worth something if you have the box. Seven Cities of Gold should be worth about $20 (if it works) That's a nice book lot: it should be worth $50 as a lot and more if you break it up. The case of the 130XE also seems to be in great shape; I don't see any yellowing. It might attract some attention if it works. Those binders are also pretty intriguing. Nice haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwinslow Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 i've PM'd you re the strange red-buttoned atari and the percom, and additionally any US sports disks in the disk collection thanks I'm guessing that's a separate keyboard for the 400, and not a console on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm guessing that's a separate keyboard for the 400, and not a console on its own. That's what I was thinking. "Homemade-type" keyboard with more traditional keys as an upgrade for the generally unpopular flat push-button screen keys of the 400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter83 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Sent message... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm reviewing my PMs and will push out some replies this weekend. Special thanks to davidcalgary29 for the detailed reply! Cheers, Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 A Shoot-out to ground_gainer. I bought some documents form him. Great guy to do business with. Allan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGamer Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Check your PM, ground_gainer! Edited August 26, 2017 by ColecoGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGamer Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Does anyone know what happened to ground_gainer? I contacted ground_gainer about a piece of hardware on August 26th. He kindly responded on the same day with a price. I wrote back within an hour of his initial response, agreeing to buy the item. I also asked if he accepted Paypal in the same PM. According to the PM system, ground_gainer did read my second response, but so far he hasn't responded back. Edit: I went back and read his post where he said that work has been keeping him busy. Maybe I'll hear from him later in the week? He has more than one of the same item available, so hopefully he hasn't sold them yet! Edit: Spelling Edited August 29, 2017 by ColecoGamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground_gainer Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Hey man, sorry I disappeared for a bit--I'm looking at finalizing everything this weekend and getting some boxes in the mail. Work is indeed nuts and I don't get on here every day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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