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  1. Posted

    Shit? Jizz? Some of you weirdos have psychological issues. Or are just morons.

    Or, perhaps, some of us just have an abstract sense of humor which you fail to recognize, enjoy or just plain old comprehend. Either way, there's no need for name calling. This is an internet forum in which we are discussing video games from 30 years ago…we aren't exactly curing cancer here dude. Lighten up.

     

    (or did I strike a nerve…perhaps, I was describing an occupation you are familiar with?) :P

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    I have seen a number of them over the years….but they ain't cheap!

     

    Biggest concern is the XY color vector monitor. They can be very touchy on the best of days, and require what I would consider to be "above average" arcade experience, when it comes to DIY maintenance. At very least, it is something to be cognizant of. Additionally, the "yoke" style controller is both rather unique and finicky when it comes to calibration. Finding parts for such a controller could be a royal pain in the ass.

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  8. Posted

    I have seen dedicated Galaxian machines as low as $200 in my area (with cosmetic issues only), but those kinds of deals are few and far between.

     

    I looked up the listing and here is what I noticed off the bat:

     

    -There is some moderate screen burn on the monitor, and the screen has that "orange-ish" tint to it…likely needs to be re-capped.

    -The wood at the bottom of the cabinet is broken in sections and the plywood has de-laminated - check for water damage/mold

    -The side art and front art is heavily worn/scratched/faded off/initials carved in

    -The control panel overlay seems to have stains on it…looks like cigarette burns. Also has some peeled away spots.

    -The control panel metal bezel needs new paint

     

    Be sure to really check the sound…make sure the speakers are all working properly.

    Does the marquee light operate properly? If not, is it a bad bulb or starter? If not, you might need to replace the fixture.

    Does the joystick/buttons all function properly?

    Does the coin mech work?

     

    Check all of these things and more. Do your homework. $340 is not a bad deal by any means (even including all the cosmetic issues listed above), but it certainly could end up being a bad deal if you need to put another $340 into it to restore it properly. Weigh it all out and see if the seller might budge on the price…it seems like it was listed at $400 just a week ago, so maybe they are looking to move this right away and would be a bit more negotiable on the price. Best of luck!

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  9. Posted

     

    I bought that one ages (atari ages) ago and have never played it. no idea why. i hope it works!

    You should fire it up tonight…you won't regret it. It really is a good example of what the system is truly capable of (without any special boards or chips). Quite a solid game…tons of fun!

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    The main reason people do not post pics of collections is they are simply not presentable or finished. It's always in a half way state meaning most of it is sitting in boxes or storage containers/etc.. It's just waiting for that room or shelf that never gets finished because buying is easy, making it presentable takes real time that you can't just do while your sitting at work, and pretty much never happens for the average super collector. It's easy to display 50 games but 1000 games takes a lot of work and creativity to make it look nice.

     

    Random crack heads seeing pics of your collection online and plotting a master jewel thief style robbery :grin: Highly doubtful, sounds like Homerwannabee syndrome (remember when he used keep his Atlantis 2 locked in a bank vault, ah... I miss that guy)

     

    "Heroin addicts" are going to smash your window, blow right past your Atari and empty your sock drawer, grab your PS4 stuff/blurays and head to the nearest pawn shop, they will be in and out in 10 minutes. Anyone that steals your Atari collection will be well connected to this scene, highly intelligent to actually pull it off and they do not need pics, people already know who the heavy hitters are ;) It would be an inside job, and would be very easy to catch them as you would leave a massive trail when trying to sell it, which is probably why it's never been done since lets face it, there are probably a few thieves hanging around the scene...

     

     

    Criminals use Facebook all the time to case houses…I can't see how this would be any different. Not only do you end up showing what you currently own, but you also show them where all the most prized goodies actually sit on any given shelf….that includes your PS4.

     

    I avoid posting my name, picture or any personal data on the web (like most people), as it can be used by criminals in a countless number of ways to steal what is mine…it seems like it would be just as dangerous to post a catalog of my home inventory along with photos. I know it sounds far fetched, but sadly it is not.

  17. Posted

    If people want it to be more 'physical collection' based - then it is simple - post some pictures of your f#%king collection!

    It's all great having a massive collection that you and a few of your hardcore collector mates know about, but unless people start posting pics the greater community is never going to vote them in.

    Atari181 is a prime example of this. If some of these purported massive collectors were to post at the least a gaming room shot, or pics of their most prized stuff then they would be in like flinn.

    This is after all a community of like minded passionate collectors - people shouldn't let modesty or greed get in the way of sharing their collections.

     

     

    I will let bennybingo share his thoughts on that, since we just had a private discussion about that very subject.

     

    My 2 cents...

     

    In the current state of the internet, being the thieving/lying/con-man filled cesspool that it is, I am not surprised that most people don't want to post pics of their collections. It is an open invitation to get robbed. This might sound a bit paranoid or far-fetched, but here are the major points to be considered:

     

    1.) in order to have a large collection, you need to be buying and selling to a large number of people on a regular basis. Craigslist, eBay and game forums...the transaction volume can be staggering.

    2.) any one of these transactions can be a ploy to get a hold of your mailing address.

    3.) pictures posted on a video game forum = shopping list for criminals.

     

    Say what you will...I don't have the largest collection on record by any means, but I certainly don't want to go advertising ANY of the contents of my house. A heroin addict would happily take whatever he could...drawing them a map, along with an inventory sheet just makes the job that much easier for them...not to mention, it sends them a message that it might just be worth the risk. That's why I don't post pictures of my things. Please note: I don't think that I would ever even be in the running for this kind of Hall Of Fame thing...I just don't want the wrong people coveting my personal belongings. It's an anonymous internet forum...that pretty much sums it up for me.

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  18. Posted

    Dude…the Nostromo is almost an exact recreation of the movie set. I am completely in awe. At the same time, there is one thing that is far, far different from the original Alien film…something quite noticeable. The movie wasn't even 1/10th as scary as the DLC version of it. Holy crap…that is amazingly difficult to play…even worse in a completely dark room with my turtle beaches on. This is going to be really tough to complete. I haven't even successfully sealed the second hatch yet!!!

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  22. Posted

    What other forums do yall go to sell like this one marketplace free section n etc?

    I only sell here currently. Off the top of my head, there is also nintendoage and digital press.

  23. Posted

     

    All I can say is wow cause anything else I have to say would not be forum friendly in regards to AtariAge founder Albert loosing out to Atarimania's secretary in an AtariAge Hall Of Fame vote. Today I am truly ashamed of the choices of this particular group of peers.

     

    Shame on all of you.

     

    I voted for Shatner.

     

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  24. Posted

     

    Just let it go, there are always some people who are skeptical and there are always people, that are pissed off that they didn't win the lottery. It's the internet. ;)

    Shouldn't this thread have been moved to auction central??? :mad:

     

    …actually, I just couldn't find anything else to complain about that was even remotely valid! :lolblue: Best of luck to the OP on the rest of the auctions. I am truly happy for you!

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