Strange Cakewalk auction...

[pinball22]

eBay Auction -- Item Number: 280287553607

 

Is this a repro?

[+Psionic]

Is this a repro?

I'd say so. CommaVid prototypes have just a standard white label.

http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/c...kewalkproto.htm

 

I've never seen one like that and can't imagine why they would have made one like that.

[Shawn]

Is this a repro?

I'd say so. CommaVid prototypes have just a standard white label.

http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/c...kewalkproto.htm

 

I've never seen one like that and can't imagine why they would have made one like that.

 

It's a way of showing it's obviously a repro. Bought it as a proto my ass. I didn't make it but I know who did and they would NEVER pull the wool on anyone. This has to be 3rd or 4th hand sale for sure.

[+Wonder007]

Is this a repro?

I'd say so. CommaVid prototypes have just a standard white label.

http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/c...kewalkproto.htm

 

I've never seen one like that and can't imagine why they would have made one like that.

 

It's a way of showing it's obviously a repro. Bought it as a proto my ass. I didn't make it but I know who did and they would NEVER pull the wool on anyone. This has to be 3rd or 4th hand sale for sure.

 

I think it is a repro....never seen a CommaVid proto label like that.....

[Crazy Climber]

Most likely a repro but Commavid was a pretty small company so I guess you never know.

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

I have seen only white label proto carts of CommaVid...........

[+Omegamatrix]

I know who made this cart, because it looks just like the one I purchased off of the repo artist too. I still have mine. It has the same "Eprom Cart" on the front.

 

 

 

It is not a real Cakewalk, nor is it a prototype.

[+Psionic]

From the auction...

I do have other ultra rare items that i'll be listing in the coming weeks including a coke wins (or pepsi invaders) proto, yes proto. Also a NTSC Klax proto.

[+Omegamatrix]

Here is a picture. The Stronghold is real, while the Cakewalk is a repo. "Eprom Cart" was put on the label to prevent people from being fooled by a genuine cart. It's sad to see one trying to be passed off as "I don't know if it is a proto or not" type of auction. Maybe the seller really doesn't know, but most cases they really do know it is a repo.

 

 

[CPUWIZ]

Next time it will read "Someone is ripping you off!" on the label.

[+Omegamatrix]

I prefer "I can't believe it's not butter".

[pinball22]

I prefer "I can't believe it's not butter".

 

CPU, you should definitely start putting "I can't believe it's not butter" on your carts!

[Captain Beard]

Next time it will read "Someone is ripping you off!" on the label.

 

BTW -- I just want to say how much I appreciate that your (and others') repros are clearly labeled as such, and not just because I hate seeing auctions like this Cakewalk one. Fact is, I'm no expert myself and who knows, in 20 years I may want to sell this stuff and I'd hate to think I might forget the origin of a particular cart and misrepresent it out of my own ignorance. My mind's already slipping and I'm only in my mid-30s. I suspect by my mid-50s, my powers of recall will have dwindled considerably.

 

Besides, it's just the classy thing to do.

So thanks.

[Dino]

I prefer "I can't believe it's not butter".

 

CPU, you should definitely start putting "I can't believe it's not butter" on your carts!

 

Or maybe "EXTREMELY RARE!! [email protected]@K!!" just to cut down the (re)sellers workload

[ginnidog]

So, then what is this Repro Eprom cart really worth ??

 

I put a small bid amount on it, and was outbidded anyways..

 

Paulie

[CPUWIZ]

So, then what is this Repro Eprom cart really worth ??

 

I put a small bid amount on it, and was outbidded anyways..

 

Paulie

 

~$35, due to time and cart case. I don't even remember how long ago this was made, but it was a looong time ago.

[ginnidog]

Thanks CPU, I will keep that in mind..I dont think it got up that high yet..

 

Much appreciated,

Paulie

[pinball22]

How did you end up with a CommaVid case to use, CPU?

[CPUWIZ]

How did you end up with a CommaVid case to use, CPU?

 

The way I always do.

[Crazy Climber]

How did you end up with a CommaVid case to use, CPU?

 

The way I always do.

and another one down, and another one down, another cosmic swarm bites the dust!

[ginnidog]

My bid was cancelled, and the auction ended...I smell foulness in the air..guess the lister didnt like

the low bids on this particular item

 

Oh well

 

Paulie ( GINNIDOG )

[lemoncurry]

Maybe it got repossessed?

[ginnidog]

This item has been relisted :

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Atari-2600-Cakewalk-RE...A1%7C240%3A1318

 

I just find it odd, that the initial listing was cancelled the same day the it was supposed to end..

 

Lister also modifed the description, stating it is as a Repro/Fake/Phony, etc etc etc

 

Happy THanksgiving everybody

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

This wasn't enough for some of you JERKS at atariage who immediatly assumed I was trying to pass off a fake as an original. So just to be clear, this cart is FAKE, BOGUS, NOT REAL, NOT GENUINE, REPLICA, PHONY, ECT,ECT,ECT.

 

lol

[Osbo]

lol, i was about to post that bit out...