Tanman Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 As you guys have been reading over the past week and a half, I have been going through and unpacking all my old game systems and computers. Well tonight, in one of the last boxes, I found all my 2600 cart boxes including the Air Raid box. I was incorrect about there not being any writing on the box. As you can see below there is a lot. I believe that I was remembering the cardboard and plastic sleeve that holds the cart inside the box. As I have been saying I am new to the whole eBay thing but here is what I plan to do. I am going to take the auction down and relist it very soon. Maybe as early as tomorrow night. Please provide me as much advice as you guys can because I know that having the box takes this to a whole new level. You guys have been great over the past many days and your help is very much appreciated. Thanks! Here you go! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o Please oh please tell me this in not an April Fools joke. Pretty please! Yes, it is real... I am still a little shaken myself. Any advice on how to move forward with the auction would really help... I most lilkely going to get an indepentdant verification from someone everyone knows and trusts... You should put the box alone up for auction on ebay,that would maximize your profits.. Leave the current cart auction going and start another auction for the box. If he puts the box alone up for auction he is alienating those who do not have the game. Air Raids don't show up too often, so the person could have the box, and be out of luck for the actual game for years. I will be selling both together. well in that case cancel the current auction and relist it Well nuts... I just had a long chat conversation with eBay. I was hoping that there might be a way for me to extend the auction. Nope. Then I asked if there was a way to bring all the people watching the current auction over to the new auction. Nope. I then asked that when I cancel an auction, if the message that goes out to all the bidders would go out to all the watchers also. Nope. Oh well. I will figure out what I am going to do and make it happen tomorrow. Thank guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 My God. This is really something special. Of course a small part of me still wonders if this is a joke, but that's a very small part. I'm just happy the community can now put to rest some of the mystery of this big blue beast. No, it wasn't from Mexico. Yes, its name is actually Air Raid. The box looks real good too. I agree keep it with the original game it came with. I also think whoever wins it will already have a loose Air Raid, or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitfall Harry Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I never thought I'd live to see the day. Wow! Congrats, Tanman! That is an amazing Air Raid box you've got there. Simply, amazing. -Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Agreed. Most people that will bid on this will already have the cart anyway. Just let your current auction run But add a link to the box auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nonner did you make that box??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I never thought I'd live to see the day. Wow! Congrats, Tanman! That is an amazing Air Raid box you've got there. Simply, amazing. -Ben Yep, this must be a pretty special day for you. Finally, you can stick it up all the nay-sayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well nuts... I just had a long chat conversation with eBay. I was hoping that there might be a way for me to extend the auction. Nope. Then I asked if there was a way to bring all the people watching the current auction over to the new auction. Nope. I then asked that when I cancel an auction, if the message that goes out to all the bidders would go out to all the watchers also. Nope. Oh well. I will figure out what I am going to do and make it happen tomorrow. Thank guys! Just remember, you can't cancel an auction if its a day? before auction end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I never thought I'd live to see the day. Wow! Congrats, Tanman! That is an amazing Air Raid box you've got there. Simply, amazing. -Ben Yep, this must be a pretty special day for you. Finally, you can stick it up all the nay-sayers Oh it aint over yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Someone needs to get a really good quality scan of that box art (just the picture) and make posters out of it. I'd definitely buy one. (Oh, and this K-Tel artwork too) --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhwolfman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well if true or not. Yesterday, when this was posted, I heard a very loud Chrash, and Yell coming West of me, towards Southern Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well if true or not. Yesterday, when this was posted, I heard a very loud Chrash, and Yell coming West of me, towards Southern Cal. I'm sure he is in hospital right now being resuscitated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I kinda feel like Mulder--I want to believe... But the timing is kind of suspicious. I think you want to have this verified by a trustworthy person and I might even suggest waiting until after the April Fools timeframe for any auction. Maybe I am just cynical, but... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnon Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) I kinda feel like Mulder--I want to believe... But the timing is kind of suspicious. I think you want to have this verified by a trustworthy person and I might even suggest waiting until after the April Fools timeframe for any auction. Maybe I am just cynical, but... Ask for a pic of the ET box with Air Raid and I'm pretty sure if he can deliver that on demand, that it's at least real. Edited March 31, 2010 by johnon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) First off, why the F word all over this. Is that really necessary? Second, did anyone notice Men-A-Vision in a nice rainbow background at the top? A good scan of this box is definitely necessary. Third, with all the publicity will possibly follow by a call from the IRS upon sale. They'll want their take. Phil PS: What I don't like about the box is that the Men-A-Vision company name has a registered trademark ® at the end of it at the top of the box, but does not have it when it's mentioned on the bottom or the back. Also, if the company was registered, would there be proof of it somewhere in the government records? Edited March 31, 2010 by Philflound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Franzman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) I just had a long chat conversation with eBay. I was hoping that there might be a way for me to extend the auction. Nope. Then I asked if there was a way to bring all the people watching the current auction over to the new auction. Nope. I then asked that when I cancel an auction, if the message that goes out to all the bidders would go out to all the watchers also. Nope. Oh well. I will figure out what I am going to do and make it happen tomorrow. Start new auction for cart w/ box. Note item number. Edit existing auction, removing most old description and adding link to new auction using minimal URL (form: http:/ /cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=############). Cancel old auction. Anyone who found the original auction and was seriously interested will find the new one. Most of the real contenders are probably following your topics here anyway. Edited March 31, 2010 by A.J. Franzman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeform Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Someone needs to get a really good quality scan of that box art (just the picture) and make posters out of it. I'd definitely buy one. (Oh, and this K-Tel artwork too) --Zero +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetrode kink Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 "loan command post" is a nice engrish touch if it is. That's not the only quaint mis-Englishment. "Sky scraper" and "on slaught" should each be one word. I kinda feel like Mulder--I want to believe... But the timing is kind of suspicious. I think you want to have this verified by a trustworthy person and I might even suggest waiting until after the April Fools timeframe for any auction. Maybe I am just cynical, but... Al and Tanman are getting together for Al to verify. -tet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I kinda feel like Mulder--I want to believe... But the timing is kind of suspicious. I think you want to have this verified by a trustworthy person and I might even suggest waiting until after the April Fools timeframe for any auction. Maybe I am just cynical, but... I can't sleep... Been lying awake in bed for 3 hours... I can't blame everyone for being suspicious. Right after I posted this thread, Albert sent me message asking for some good scans for the database. It old him no problem, but I also hit him up to come take a look at the box. Hopefully the fact that I have the cartridge is still not up for debate, but I agree that I need to take extra steps to confirm the box. If anyone else is in the Austin area and wants to check out the box I will be more than happy to meet up with you. Just shoot me a message! Tanman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Engineer Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If anyone else is in the Austin area and wants to check out the box I will be more than happy to meet up with you. Just shoot me a message! I am in Austin but I have no bearing on if it could be real by looking at it. Albert would be the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 First off, why the F word all over this. Is that really necessary? Second, did anyone notice Men-A-Vision in a nice rainbow background at the top? A good scan of this box is definitely necessary. Third, with all the publicity will possibly follow by a call from the IRS upon sale. They'll want their take. Phil PS: What I don't like about the box is that the Men-A-Vision company name has a registered trademark ® at the end of it at the top of the box, but does not have it when it's mentioned on the bottom or the back. Also, if the company was registered, would there be proof of it somewhere in the government records? Not sure on the trademark thing but here is a side picture showing the logo again. Also, the picture on the back is not an actual screen shot. It is a hand drawing. Looks like it was done by a child. I get a better picture of it later. Also, from this angle you can see a little damage. There is a indention on the white building on the front picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Holy shit. This is simply unbelievable. If it's an April Fools prank, then hats off for the person creating this box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 So when playing the game you have to hold the joystick diagonal as in Qbert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If this is real, it deserves to surpass the Stadium Events record last month. If it's an April Fools joke, I'll be the first to sound like an old fart and say it: April 1st is a worthless, unfunny day that needs to be abolished. Always hated it, always will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 So, it really is called "Air Raid"? That right there kind of surprises me. Or was it printed at some point around release that someone knew that this was the real title? I thought this was always just a name attached to it since it needed to be called something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 So, it really is called "Air Raid"? That right there kind of surprises me. Or was it printed at some point around release that someone knew that this was the real title? I thought this was always just a name attached to it since it needed to be called something. No Terry Rutt stated in some article that this was what the name is. OK, I am starting to get a tad bit suspicious that this maybe an April fools joke. The Air Raid auction is still up. He will announce "Tomorrow" April 1st what he is going to do. Albert definitely can verify this as real or not. But he could also be the master planner for this as an April Fools joke. He has made enough boxes in his lifetime. If April 2nd comes around, than I will whole heartedly believe this is real. But until then no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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