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    Atari 8-bit 400/800/800xl hard to get carts wanted

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    Here is my current want list (I’ve gotten down to some hard to get carts). Cartridge only. Loose is fine (preferred). Thank you. Please PM me.

     

    A-D Converter

    Atari Utility Cartridge

    Attack of the Mutant Camels (really want!)

    Da' Fuzz (Never have seen)

    Diamond GOS

    Espial

    Expando-Vision

    Flip Flop

    GhostCART

    GTIA Draw

    Ham Pack

    Hobgoblin (GR8)

    Hollex Cartridge

    Hypnotic Land (Hard to find!)

    Leo's 'Lectric Paintbrush (* really want)

    Letter Tutor

    LifeSpan (* really want)

    MagicDump II

    Math Works Addition

    Math Works basic Subtraction

    Pocket Modem

    Princess and the Frog (* really want)

    ProBurner ( * I really want this one!)

    Pronto

    Spark Bugs (* really want)

    Star Maze

    Starion (* really want)

    Typo (Romox - * really want)

     

    Expando Vision is not a single cartridge it's a series of rare cartridges. About 18 months ago 6 of the 8 were up for sale on ebay and the auction was ended early when a deal was struck outside ebay.

    $1200 1200XL WTF?!

    in Auction Central

    Posted · Edited by qix_maniac

    I love his response to Q&A. He has an 800xl for $799 if the $1999 for the 1200xl is too much!!!!

     

     

    Q: Generally before I spend this amount of money on classic computing items I strongly prefer to see a video of it in action, as well as close-up pictures showing the exact detail and condition, especially if the systems have different-textured surfaces. I also like to see the condition of the connectors and amount of dust that may have accumulated within the keyboard. This gives me plenty of clues to help me make a decision as to whether to buy something or not. Best regards, K Jan-12-12

     

    A: keatah - i dont know how to send a video or do i have the ?stuff? to do so - i can take close up pictures of each unit with the lights on - there are no dents on any surfaces or any dust - this package has been boxed for the past 35 years - now the program boxes are not in excellant shape - they have been boxed also but some boxes are squeezed(if thats the word im looking for) but all are there with the paper work for each - if you want to spend less i also have an atari 800Xl with disk player and 16 cassettes for $799.00 - hope this will help and thanks for asking - jack

    $1200 1200XL WTF?!

    in Auction Central

    Posted · Edited by qix_maniac

    someone should send seller silly questions like, does the floppy disks fit in the cartridge slot? and if it does can he change auction to add "buy it now" option for $2500 :D

     

    and can you ship international to my cousin in Himalayas and if so how much? :grin:

    Hooked on 8-bit carts

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted

    Now I see where the confusion lies... You were referring to the existence of some programs as commercial titles. I didn't even notice you had Cosmic Tunnels, Da' Fuzz and Lifespan as "originals". Of course, they should be moved to the protos section.

     

    I still don't get why Mr. Do's Castle is listed as a proto. It may exist as such in the US - where the program was only ever distributed on disk - but your picture shows the official Canadian release. Strange label but that's how it was sold.

     

    Also, Des Chiffres et des Lettres is a game, not a utility.

     

    There are numerous cartridges you still need to add!

     

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    I agree you have tons of carts missing!!! hopefully members here can contribute some pics too. I know someone had a cart named KISS ...have no idea if it's a game :-) or I'm afraid to ask!

    Hooked on 8-bit carts

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted · Edited by qix_maniac

    @rdea6: Thanks for the info - here's Bearjam:

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    @atarimania

    Hey man this is 2012 - if something doesn't exist on the internet it's not real :-)

     

    But seriously I have been making a little effort myself - over in a period of more than four years, the whole of the internet, Google, eBay, all the local shops across SoCal and all the CGE's I've been to have failed to produce one iota of evidence of their existence. (On the other hand ... the sights I have seen - like a Cuttle Cart for instance - I never thought I'd see one of those in the flesh!) For Bearjam however there were lots of 'hints' it existed even before it turned up.

     

    If neither got a commercial release maybe I should move them from the main list into the prototypes section - I just noticed that even the Atari Dumping Project didn't find any verified dumps of these two - so that's saying they've been MIA since 1998!

     

    Anyway if there is a sole owner of 'Cosmic Tunnels' out there perhaps he would like to say hello in these forums and post a pic.

     

    @qix_manic

    Nice idea - I've found pictures of those alternatives you mention - are there any more?

     

    @w1k

    If you have something interesting - post some pics!

     

    Yes, there are plenty more. I'll get you a list and send you some pics...PM me your email address and I'll zip them up

    Hooked on 8-bit carts

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted · Edited by qix_maniac

    Hi There Folks,

     

    It's been a while since I've updated my Atari List.

     

    A big thanks to 'chrislynn5' who recently sent me a picture of 'BearJam' - man I've been searching for a picture of this cart for literally years - it must be pretty rare.

     

    The rom list you've complied is terrific - I especially like the reference column - very useful.

     

    You can see my updated list of carts here:

     

    List of 800 carts

     

    I've also added the latest GR8 releases.

     

    I've got nowhere near as many as on the new master list - but a lot of those listed seem unobtainable.

     

    Actually I'm pretty sure 'Cosmic Tunnels' and 'Da'Fuzz' can't exist as original carts as no proof of their existance has appeared since I started my list in 2007!

     

    If you're interested my original thread is here: link

     

    - PJ

     

    P.S. How do you attach files (like pictures) to these posts? - it's been so long I can't find the option in this editor....

     

    Thanks for updating your page PJ !!! Can I suggest updating the page with rare variations of certain cartridges? For example the K-razy Kritters Atari 800 cart you show is the common CBS version not the K*byte brown/tan version...the difference in price between those 2 cartridges is about $10 for CBS version and $200 for the K*byte version if you go by ebay prices!

     

    Another example is Astrochase by Parker Brothers is very common say $10 max for cart...compared to FirstStar AstroChase which would bring you $100+ as well...

    Atari Rage - Bad experience

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted

    I just wonder what's going on with unfufilled orders. I ordered a couple of cartridges (original titles that he was selling, e.g. Tempext Extreme) in mid-October, heard about the health thing, that wasn't an issue, but it looks like he's shifting everything over to Lance, so where does that leave me?

     

    Oh and is it just me or does it seem like a bad idea to post where you might be found on every Friday and Saturday night given the existence of threads like this? :D

     

    Like I've said, I'm trying to be as patient with all of this as possible. I've been in these sorts of situations myself. I just want to know, some time! :)

     

    John maybe you should email Lance at v61 since he took over for KJ and ask your order be filled free of charge? If the "business" was transitioned to v61 then it's only right? just a thought...

    Atari 8-bit price guide

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted

    I know digitpress.com has values for cartridges atari 2600/5200/800 and other systems but is there a similar site for diskettes & tapes?

     

    Atarimania shows rarity which I think is more accurate then digitpress but does not attach fair market value?

     

    Would you agree tapes are less rare and less wanted then cartridges since they take forever to load/run? Probably those of us who grew up loading tapes on Atari 400/800 probably disagree :)

    Atari Rage - Bad experience

    in Atari 8-Bit Computers

    Posted · Edited by qix_maniac

    I'm guilty of road rage sometimes...however I did order 3 cartridges from him last week and they arrived before X-mas, probably because my lucky # is 3 :-D

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    ....just think of it as buying something on ebay "sold as is" and chuck it up as a loss when it does not work, it's only money

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