ericwierson Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I am guessing it goes for around $7000.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Why is the old auction still up as well??? I wanted to post the new auction number in the the old one. It is now cancelled. Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 $20,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 $20,000 Easily. I am guessing $25,000 neighborhood but that might be a bit high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 $20,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 i wonder if some of the people bidding are the same that thought it was a fools joke. this is going to be a loooong auction I don't exactly think it's a joke, I think it's possible. However, it is starting to look a lot less possible. I bid, but was out-bid less than a minute after I was the high bid. Damn, this could break all records. Doesn't look like I can keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I am guessing it goes for around $7000.00. If that's the case, it's mine. Nah, it'll reach that price in hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ...and we just passed $4,000.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lendorien Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) $20,000 I don't think it'll hit the Stadium Events range, but if this hits the blogs and tech sites, you never know what could happen when collectors and others from outside of the Atari community get involved. I think Stadium Events hit it big because the NES is a huge part of pop culture. The Atari 2600 is too, but not to the same extent. But the publicity of Stadium Events can only help this auction. Still, I'm guessing it'll break five figures and possibly get that high simply because the cartridge is with the original box and that makes it one of a kind. Some people will pay a lot of money to get the only one of something. Edited April 1, 2010 by Lendorien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 $20,000 I don't think it'll hit the Stadium Events range, but if this hits the blogs and tech sites, you never know what could happen when collectors and others from outside of the Atari community get involved. I think Stadium Events hit it big because the NES is a huge part of pop culture. The Atari is too, but not to the same extent. But the publicity of Stadium Events can only help this auction. Still, I'm guessing it'll break five figures simply because of the fact that the cartridge being with the original box makes it one of a kind. Some people will pay a lot of money to get the only one of something. Yeah, I WONDER who is going to win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 More power to him, I say. It needs to go to someone who will take excellent care of it and will share it with the rest of the community the way Wonder will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) More power to him, I say. It needs to go to someone who will take excellent care of it and will share it with the rest of the community the way Wonder will. I think that would be great if he did, but I think there will be some stiff competition from outside AA. I personally think this will go over $30K. EDIT: Stiff, not stuff Edited April 1, 2010 by atari_envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I am waiting for the intellivision version of Air Raid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 While there is a lull, I would like to sincerely thank Albert for a) Helping pull off the best AA April Fool's joke yet. or b) Taking the time to drive over to Tanman's house to inspect this box to verify its authenticity :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+batari Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? That's upside-down. It's LOLW - the first part is of course a hint to the joke being played on is, but I haven't cracked the W yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think I just lost control of my bowels. I cannot BELIEVE it! Two things to point: 1. I think that picture with the lottery ticket is HILARIOUS....but proper. This guy basically HAS won the lottery with this one. 2. Hey, Albert. Since you took the pics, any chance these will be in the 2600 database on this site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? That's upside-down. It's LOLW - the first part is of course a hint to the joke being played on is, but I haven't cracked the W yet. Ouch. That is actually the first piece of evidence of an April Fool's joke that I could buy. I was thinking it was a weird number, but it is LOL upside down..... Maybe the W is for "Wickeycolumbus" who is in on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 2. Hey, Albert. Since you took the pics, any chance these will be in the 2600 database on this site? None of the pics I took have been posted yet--I'll get them online in the morning. I will have proper scans of the box soon and will add those to the database. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmountainslim Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 As an expert in f%&kin' with people....especially online I call this box...GENUINE. That is my verdict. Wp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? That's upside-down. It's LOLW - the first part is of course a hint to the joke being played on is, but I haven't cracked the W yet. Interesting, I hadn't thought of it that way. Perhaps it is there to appear as an M (for Men-A-Vision) making it look more official. Ouch. That is actually the first piece of evidence of an April Fool's joke that I could buy. I was thinking it was a weird number, but it is LOL upside down..... Maybe the W is for "Wickeycolumbus" who is in on it. Nope, I'm not in on it. I still have a glimmer of faith that this could be the real deal. Edited April 1, 2010 by Wickeycolumbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? That's upside-down. It's LOLW - the first part is of course a hint to the joke being played on is, but I haven't cracked the W yet. Laugh Out Loud Wonder007? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This has to be real, because if it's not, wouldn't the ebay ad be outright fraud? I really doubt the usual pranksters would take a prank this far, as they are all upstanding types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari_envy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Anyone else see the "M707" on the side of the box? Part number? That's upside-down. It's LOLW - the first part is of course a hint to the joke being played on is, but I haven't cracked the W yet. Laugh Out Loud Wonder007? BINGO. Either a crazy coincidence or you cracked the code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This has to be real, because if it's not, wouldn't the ebay ad be outright fraud? I really doubt the usual pranksters would take a prank this far, as they are all upstanding types. That generally is my thought as well. Not to mention seriously upsetting anyone who did place a bid within the community. Occam's Razor applies here and it is easily getting to the point where "This is real" is a much simpler explanation than "Al, 7 other people on AA, and every single eBay bidder so far is in on it with intent for a simple April Fool's joke". My jury is still hung but what has transpired has made me less skeptical. Just to play Devil's Advocate, LOLW could also mean 'LOL WIZ'.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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