How's this for some bullshizer?

[Rev. Rob]

So, I got a new 2600, a 6 switch. I still have my 2600 Jr. and my Flashback 2.0, but I didn't feel like moding my Flashback to take carts, and he 2600 Jr. just isn't the same as the system that I grew up with as far back as I can remember, so I bought this one.

 

Anyways, I am breaking out some old 2600 games and having fun. I have a sealed copy of Vanguard, you know, this game?

 

So, I figure fuck it, even sealed this game isn't worth five bucks, so I open it up. When I look inside the box, I am like, What the Shit?!?

 

The cartridge is disassembled, and there's no PCB inside. So, 26 years ago when this thing was sealed and shipped out, did Atari really forget to put the game inside the case and put the thing together? That sucks a bunch of donkey balls. (Hmm... maybe I've been watching too many 'Angry Video Game Nerd' videos.)

 

Anyone else have a similar experience?

[opeygon]

never. but you just experienced my worst nightmare. this is the quandry that we all face as collectors and gamers. is there really anything in the box? i am usually pretty reluctant to buy a sealed game, though i do have quite a few. that sucks man. sounds like you got robbed. i highly doubt that it left the factory that way. sorry to hear that

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

So, I figure fuck it, even sealed this game isn't worth five bucks, so I open it up. When I look inside the box, I am like, What the Shit?!?

 

The cartridge is disassembled, and there's no PCB inside. So, 26 years ago when this thing was sealed and shipped out, did Atari really forget to put the game inside the case and put the thing together? That sucks a bunch of donkey balls. (Hmm... maybe I've been watching too many 'Angry Video Game Nerd' videos.)

 

AAAAAAARGH (haert attack)!!!!!!!!!!

[ATARIPITBULL]

Were the labels included with the cart or was the cart blank?

 

[Rev. Rob]

never. but you just experienced my worst nightmare. this is the quandry that we all face as collectors and gamers. is there really anything in the box? i am usually pretty reluctant to buy a sealed game, though i do have quite a few. that sucks man. sounds like you got robbed. i highly doubt that it left the factory that way. sorry to hear that

 

Meh, I only paid fifty cents for it, but still! It's more odd than anything.

[Rev. Rob]

Were the labels included with the cart or was the cart blank?

 

 

Ya, it had te labels, manual, a buyers guide... everything that you would expect, except for the one thing that I mentioned earlier.

[ATARIPITBULL]

I know it kind of suck to not have the game board in the cart but you have to look at it this way. You have a very rare Atari item now in your collection!!!

 

[thomasholzer]

give it to Al, he needs some empties

[Red 5]

I always open my sealed boxes.

 

(Gently with a razor blade and keep the plastic on.)

 

Reason one is because I play my games.

Reason two is that I don't believe the value of a new 'sealed' game will bring

much higher of a price than a mint game with the shrinkwrap still on it. Just gently opened.

 

Actually, as a buyer, I would rather bid on the open with shrinkwrap on it.

This just assures me that the game is in there.

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

give it to Al, he needs some empties

 

You are to harsh with him........

[SeaGtGruff]

"Some assembly required. Batteries not included. PCB may evaporate during shipping. Actual product may not be as fun to play with as depicted on TV. Not a flying toy."

 

Michael

[carmel_andrews]

You could always write to infogatari and ask for a new game (and return the empty cart)

 

Perhaps your cartridge innards ended up with the 5 million or so ET unwanted's (in some new mexico landfill)

[jboypacman]

That is strange indeed but i guess it happens.You have yourself a unique item in your collection now which is a good way to look at it i guess.

[ProperRogue]

So I have to ask ..... Do you still need a working Vanguard cart? If so , I can send one to you , if you'd like.