Best few collecting weeks of my life (pic included)

[Atari2600Lives]

I just wanted to share this moment with my Atari brethern.

 

It took me about 20 years to pick up four R 10s, Pepsi Invaders, Eli's Ladder, Music Machine and BMX Airmaster and due to Tanman's auction (as well as some negotiating and spending) I was able to double my R10s in a short period of time. If Tanman and Wonder did not combine for that historic auction I know at least 3 of these probably would not have happened for me.

 

I am pretty sure this was a once in a lifetime run and I will be back to grinding it out soon enough.

 

 

Edited May 10, 2010 by Atari2600Lives

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

[Chris Leach]

Congrats...Why the pic of Atlantis though?

[CPUWIZ]

Congrats...Why the pic of Atlantis though?

 

That's not Atlantis.

[Atari2600Lives]

Congrats...Why the pic of Atlantis though?

 

 

Atlantis II

[Cebus Capucinis]

:thumbsup:

 

Very cool!

[jboypacman]

Awesome my friend congrats.

[Chris Leach]

Congrats...Why the pic of Atlantis though?

 

 

Atlantis II

 

 

So, #2 ..I just needed to zoom in! R10 very nice....!

[classicgamingguy]

Excellent. High marks for such a find.

[CPUWIZ]

I would not call paying $15K+ for the lot "such a find".

[Cebus Capucinis]

I would not call paying $15K+ for the lot "such a find".

 

For another 15K you can add a lamp to that picture.....

[Atari2600Lives]

I would not call paying $15K+ for the lot "such a find".

 

Well I did not find them in a goodwill box if that is what you mean but if money is all that it would take then I would have more than just eight R10s

 

In this case it was not about money and more about opportunity.

Edited May 11, 2010 by Atari2600Lives

[Cebus Capucinis]

Does that mean if I throw Monopoly money in the air I will get Hozer boxes in my mailbox?

[Atari2600Lives]

Does that mean if I throw Monopoly money in the air I will get Hozer boxes in my mailbox?

 

 

LOL! I changed my previous post before you posted but your response captures the essence .

Edited May 11, 2010 by Atari2600Lives

[Dino]

And here's to more finds, and an eventual complete NTSC set

[Cebus Capucinis]

And here's to more finds, and an eventual complete NTSC set

 

and then the inevitable turning to the PAL dark side....

[Dino]

And here's to more finds, and an eventual complete NTSC set

 

and then the inevitable turning to the PAL dark side....

There are quite a few "NTSC only" collectors that have turned to the "dark side" but are keeping quiet for fear that they will drive up prices

[classicgamingguy]

I would not call paying $15K+ for the lot "such a find".

 

I would...considering I NEVER see ANYTHING like this around where I live.

[Buck]

Beautiful assortment! I will never possess anything like that. Take good care of it! (Like I needed to even say that )