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I do, too. Look what happens yet ... Typical seller response in such cases: "oh, I didn't notice that request."

G-d-mmit!

First, I'll admit that I don't leave negative feedback unless a situation is egregious and/or the seller outright lies about something. My thinking is that doing that in each similar interest would make me look like a "problem buyer". I'd like to believe that I'm anything but. Perhaps I should change that personal policy. You are entirely correct as to the underlying rationale (postage costs). In this case, the irony is that a few of the cardboard slats had the dimensions of the donor box printed on them ... and those dimensions would have been ideal to ship any of these games. The mind boggles. Oh, and I don't believe for an instant that the seller in question has sold any such quantity of boxed games, let alone sent things off to Merry Ol' England, from what I could glean from his/her standard listing fare. Whenever I get the scripted "no one has ever complained", I simply say I'm not going to engage that, how would I know one way or the other? I do wonder whether there's some seller forum or site where this denial tactic originated.

I typically keep these things to myself, but I'm going to make an exception here. I'm reaching my limit with 100% feedback sellers who've been in the game for decades and pull stunts like this on buyers. It is my strong recommendation that people avoid purchasing items from eBay seller "coolo23". Multiple purchases of boxed games were individually sent in a paper envelope with two strips of cardboard to either side of the enclosed game (cut-down so as to be smaller than the actual box dimensions). Even though the items only had to travel about 100 miles, you can imagine the predictable results to the "package" contents from routine mail handling. Bad enough. Collective hours spent in back-and-forth over a span of days with the standard eBay seller script: "I've shipped dozens of games just like this over the past twelve years to places as far away as England, and no one has ever complained ... how I packaged the games is not the problem ... clearly there's something wrong with your local mail carriers." Finally, the seller agreed to do "whatever it took to make me happy" and directed me to return the items for a complete refund. I opted to use eBay's return process, as everything leading up to this suggested I would be a fool to trust a return outside the system. Well, the first return was delivered back to the seller, who promptly refunded me 40% of the original purchase price with the only explanation being "per eBay policy", which, no. No, that's not right. Now I get to delay posting the other returns until the dust settles on this one. More time wasted, I guess. So, please, if you see something from this seller of interest, consider passing. The only boxes I know he/she (two different names are tied to the transactions) might think to use are the one I used for the return and those torn apart to provide "secure protection" inside the manila envelopes. (I just received a "courtesy refund" from eBay for the remaining majority of the purchase price. Does anyone know whether that means the seller gets to walk off with that same amount they didn't issue back to me in the first place?)

You must not have followed the youtube link (within the listing) that establishes a connection back to CollectorVision ...

I'd guess it might do harm to any relationship the seller has with CollectorVision re: supply chain, unless (a) he's getting out of the game and/or doesn't care; or (b) approval was given to list the mystery game. It went quickly at a price below what it might have obtained, so perhaps the idea was to fly it under the radar in a fire sale.

I do believe Antarctic Adventure (at the least) is problematic w/ F18a present.

Huh, thought this was frowned upon: Members-Only Game

That appears to be the C64 version of the cartridge and manual paired with the Atari 8-bit box. I unfortunately already have the C64 version on cartridge, as well, and I'm not sure if I'd be interested in the A8bit box without the corresponding manual.

I might be interested in the the CIB (depending on condition) if L. Tyler is not. I'll get in line. That would free up my personal copy of the cartridge to possibly hand over to L. Tyler. Win win?

Ahem, I was trying to be subtle about what you two have dragged out into the open...

Yes, there's usually a pattern to his listings, though the seller seems to have skipped one or two cycles in the usual routine. There has been repetition / re-listings of certain items that might raise eyebrows (went high with a questionable bid history, then reappeared a month or so later), which may or may not have been discussed elsewhere here in the past. But when this seller lists, it is usually a flood.

He's been doing this for months.

The first line of the listing: "I have no idea what I have" ... but let's open things up @ $399.99 ?! Should I laugh or cry? (ETA: I'd rather wager $70 on the frighteningly large collection of pistol holsters from the same seller.)

This is getting released again? (Seriously, search the forums here for Fireman, it's discussed elsewhere. I imagine the ROM is also available somewhere.)

Yes, actually, this very cartridge I have seen exchange hands on eBay over the years on at least three occasions (including the auction from which I imagine you acquired it). I could be mistaken, but that decal is lifted from a replacement set for Expansion Module #2 (the steering wheel).

PM'd.

PM'd.

I'm trying not to appreciate the sly keyword stuffing here (Item Specifics -> Features): https://www.ebay.com/itm/ColecoVision-Controller-Replacement-Cords/333598996135

Too obvious. What about Red Baron?

IIRC, Bagman has a playability issue. You can search the forums here for the discussion. I want to say that Side Trak was bugged on its initial release, but I may be mixing that up with another title. People seem to really enjoy Rip Cord. (Waitaminnit, those aren't my opinions at all, are they?)

Beyond ergonomics, recommendations depend on at least two key factors: 1) how much are you willing to spend? 2) what do you need output from the controller to play the games you want to play? Solutions (good and bad) range from any of the third-party controllers produced alongside the ColecoVision itself, to use of a Y-splitter joining stock hand controller (keypad) with any compatible joystick (directions / firing) or a Champ adaptor (keypad) with a compatible joystick (directions / firing), to any of the numerous modern-era adaptors and controllers.

Will 3.01 incorporate revisions beyond the scope of homebrew/fan creations? Is there a fixed date by which to submit edits, as I've a number of pending suggestions (as hinted in PMs to you)? Thanks.

I always seem to be in the minority on graphic designs.

Please put me down for one. I actually prefer the non-cabinet version of the box art from the two options presented.