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  3. Posted

    People selling these things just are clueless as to the actual value. Where are the consumables going to come from? How big of an audience does the Atari-8 computer have, who are interested in 1020s????

     

     

    Of the entire population, what percentage lives in whatever locale this Goodwill is in? Of that small population, what percentage are still interested in Atari 8-bit computers? [note: not what percentage in the past, which would have been greater, but NOW]. Of those who still are, how many are interested in a 1020 plotter? Of those who are and get a 1020 plotter, what is the likelihood that the pens aren't dried out??? [subset of this inquiry: If/where replacement pens are available, for how long will they be available, at what quantity, and at what cost???} Of those who either received 1020 units with working pens, how many have functional gearsets????

     

    Have we narrowed this down enough now to roughly approximate interest as plotted against value? These should be FREE. I'd tell the seller they should melt them down and re-form them into butt-plugs, in an attempt to increase the market appeal and actual value, and then I'd poignantly suggest to the seller (who wants actual dollars for these units) that they abruptly apply one of the resultant butt-plugs to themselves, along with a flip-off sign.

     

    As my 14 year old daughter would say, "whatever :roll: "

     

     

    I must humbly apologize for that drunken rant. I had a barbecue Friday night. After 5 beers, one of the gents (loosely applied term, here) produced a bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon, before leaving. It's quite obvious, I overindulged.

     

    The insult was not intended to Shephda, whose charitable task here is quite admirable. The suggestion was for the original seller. Now having re-read the post, I see it was a thrift store, who wouldn't know anything about them. The 1020 plotter I had (quite some time back) turned out to be junk, leaving me a little miffed. Later, I learned many are.

     

    Nontheless, that's one of the most tasteless things I've ever written here. Some people (ahem!) shouldn't drink, or should stay off the forums if they do. Although I'm far from the most knowledgeable people on the forum, I'd like to think I can make a small contribution to the discussions, from time to time. That definitely was NOT one of them. Sorry for being such a moron.

     

    wood_jl

     

    No problem brother, and thanks for the post! I feel a lot better now. :D

  4. Posted

    There is a local thrift store that has (as of yesterday) 8 of these printers, they are mint and factory sealed. They have them listed for $29.99.

     

    If anyone is interested, and they are still there I can help you out. I don't want any money for doing it, just reimbursed. Let me know because they will not last I'm sure.

     

    Be sure you talk to them to see if they have half price days or something like that..... Morgan

     

    They do, but the next one will be on Thanksgiving Day, I will not get within a mile of that place then. :D

  5. Posted

    There is a local thrift store that has (as of yesterday) 8 of these printers, they are mint and factory sealed. They have them listed for $29.99.

     

    If anyone is interested, and they are still there I can help you out. I don't want any money for doing it, just reimbursed. Let me know because they will not last I'm sure.

     

    Are these in the original boxes as well?

    Yes they are.

  6. Posted

    I was able to get 4 of these, they cost me with tax 32.08. I think 3 are spoken for. (two to Johnny British, and one to jaybird3rd)

     

    These are factory sealed and NOS.

    Send me your zip so I can give you the shipping cost. You can pay with PayPal as a gift.

  7. Posted

    People selling these things just are clueless as to the actual value. Where are the consumables going to come from? How big of an audience does the Atari-8 computer have, who are interested in 1020s????

     

     

    Of the entire population, what percentage lives in whatever locale this Goodwill is in? Of that small population, what percentage are still interested in Atari 8-bit computers? [note: not what percentage in the past, which would have been greater, but NOW]. Of those who still are, how many are interested in a 1020 plotter? Of those who are and get a 1020 plotter, what is the likelihood that the pens aren't dried out??? [subset of this inquiry: If/where replacement pens are available, for how long will they be available, at what quantity, and at what cost???} Of those who either received 1020 units with working pens, how many have functional gearsets????

     

    Have we narrowed this down enough now to roughly approximate interest as plotted against value? These should be FREE. I'd tell the seller they should melt them down and re-form them into butt-plugs, in an attempt to increase the market appeal and actual value, and then I'd poignantly suggest to the seller (who wants actual dollars for these units) that they abruptly apply one of the resultant butt-plugs to themselves, along with a flip-off sign.

     

    As my 14 year old daughter would say, "whatever :roll: "

  8. Posted

    I'm not an Atari computer guru (C= man my self) so I'll take your word on it.

    I just saw them and about flipped out. They look as if they came off the store shelf, and figured someone who collects Atari computers might want one. I'm not into selling on e-Bay, it's too much a pain in the arse.

     

    I'll stop by after work and see what's left. Given this are, probably most of them.

  10. Posted

    There is a local thrift store that has (as of yesterday) 8 of these printers, they are mint and factory sealed. They have them listed for $29.99.

     

    If anyone is interested, and they are still there I can help you out. I don't want any money for doing it, just reimbursed. Let me know because they will not last I'm sure.

  11. Posted

    There is a local thrift store that has (as of yesterday) 8 of these printers, they are mint and factory sealed. They have them listed for $29.99.

     

    If anyone is interested, and they are still there I can help you out. I don't want any money for doing it, just reimbursed. Let me know because they will not last I'm sure.

  12. Posted

    Went to one of the local Drive-In fleas yesterday, probably the last weekend of the season.

    Saw and passed on a lot of systems, X-box for $50, Intellivision for $20, NES for $30, etc. Decent prices but I have them. Was very tempted by a box of about 8 SNES and 2 NES consoles for $50, but no controllers or power supplies, and since he was selling systems I'm pretty sure they were parts units.

     

    Got real excited when I saw a box with a Sega Dreamcast in it! Had the fishing reel, two controllers, steering wheel, and a cool gun controller. Guy said he wanted $5 for the box, JACKPOT!!! :lust:

    But looking at the controllers they all were missing the joysticks on them or were broke somehow. :x

     

    But the day was not a total loss. I scored a Sega Dreamcast keyboard complete in box for $4, and Iggy's Reckin' Balls for the N64 for $2.

  14. Posted

    Well he out door flea markets are winding down here, maybe one or two weeks left. Will have to move to the Goodwill's, and smaller thrifts.

     

    Did pick up a few goodies this weekend:

    3 5200 games for $.25 each, Super Breakout, Pole Position, and Centipede.

    Sega Saturn X-Men: Children of the Atom for $1.00

    Boxed Atari 400, Boxed Atari 400 cassette player, and a six switch 2600 with a few common games for $25.00

     

    Not bad for a winding down season.

  17. Posted

    Glad you are back Darren, and got another 64!

     

    I have both and like the feel of the C64C best. My very first setup was a breadbox 64, brown 1541, and an old Sharp TV set. I found my second drive, an Indus GT, wish I had one of them today.

     

    I currently have the BB 64, C64C, 128, and 128D. I have some extra "stuff" if you are looking for any.

  19. Posted

    To me the absolute worst game ever made just happens to be a FMV game.

    BUG for the Sega CD. This game makes E.T. on the 2600 look like a Game of the Year candidate. :rolling:

     

    I think you got the name wrong. BUG is a Saturn game, is pretty decent from what I remember, and wasn't FMV. I think you mean this.

     

    Yeah, that's it! My bad. LOL

  22. Posted

    One of the little thrifts near me had a sign out front on Saturday, "50% off"! Well I just had to go in. This place is sometimes a goldmine, other times not so much. Like most they seem to price some things way too high.

     

    A few weeks ago they got in two Commodore 1702 monitors and ticketed them $18.99 each. Not a bad price at all. These monitors are GREAT for old school game systems, or for Commodore 64's also. ;)

    I went in and scouted around, no new games or systems, but the 1702's were marked down, TWICE! First time to $5.99 then finally $2.99! I got both of them for $1.50 each!!! :D

     

    Coolest thing is, not only do they work but the control covers on the front are intact. They are now proudly servicing a Genny and a PS1 console.

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