Considering buying a 7800

[Fischer500]

I was thinking about it, as I've read overall good things about the 7800. I really like arcade-ish games, so it seems like a system worth buying. I checked Best Electronics first. I didn't check anywhere else, though probably should've. Best Electronics asks 99.95$ for a 7800, with all this (At the very top). That seemed like a lot for an old Atari system, but I really don't know anything about the 7800. The games are a bit expensive too, at 15$ a pop, but for sealed games it's not bad. Is Oshea still going? Chrome said something about an expired form or something similar, so I don't know. 5$ is a LOT better than 15$ a game. I really think it would be a worthwhile console to own, with the new expansion ports coming along and all. So, is 100$ too much?

[+Mitch]

Well, if you don't mind buying from another person instead of a business; I'm sure you can get a much better deal in the marketplace section here on the forums.

 

Mitch

[Fischer500]

I didn't think of that... I'd rather buy from a business, or ePay. ePay has some sort of insurance, and businesses usually come through.

Edited July 15, 2010 by Fischer500

[Austin]

You will be fine in buying a used system from a reputable seller in the marketplace. If you pay via PayPal as a standard transaction, you can still get your money back through them if you have any problems.. If you deal with a seller here with a lot of feedback though, chances are best that you will not have any problems. My only other recommendation is to ask for pics so you know what you're getting.. You *will* find a much better deal here, though.. And sometimes even eBay.

[mimo]

buy from here, much better than epay and cheaper than a business, that said though Best are great to deal with.

 

 

You could buy one of these packages from Steve (CLASSICS) at Atarimax, he is also great to deal with

http://www.atarimax.com/classic/forsale/index.html

[+GroovyBee]

I'd also recommend buying from the marketplace. You'll get a much better deal. If you want to support homebrewers there are several 7800 titles available in the AA store.

[VectorGamer]

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/151766-fs-2600-7800-colecovision-carts/

 

I have a 7800 for sale...

[Underball]

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/151766-fs-2600-7800-colecovision-carts/

 

I have a 7800 for sale...

Hey - what are you looking for, ballpark, for that 7800?

 

It's gorgeous. Is the peel-off plastic strip still on the metal logo bezel?

[jetset]

Yep. To piggyback on what everyone else is saying...be patient, good deals come along here often. for what Best wants you could get the same setup with a crapload of games.

And definitely, it is a system worth buying.

[Rex Dart]

Go for it... but don't spend $100. I recently got a 7800 and I love it. The idea of it basically being a 2600 that's capable of playing some enhanced games really appeals to me. Now I have a decent cartridge version of Dig Dug! Can't do that, can you NES?

 

And definitely check out the people selling here, I know I overpaid on ebay for a system that wasn't in that great of shape.

[Fischer500]

Ok, thanks. I'm definitely This place has a much better deal, but I have no clue if it's legit or not. I don't have the cash at this moment, which is why I'm trying for a business rather than a private sale. When I have the money, I'll probably check the Marketplace. Does anyone have any experience with that website?

[Fischer500]

Ok, thanks. I'm definitely gonna try to get a 7800.This place has a much better deal for everything, even with the original box, but I have no clue if the site's legit or not. I don't have the cash at this moment, which is why I'm trying for a business rather than a private sale. When I have the money, I'll probably check the Marketplace. Does anyone have any experience with that website?

Edited July 15, 2010 by Fischer500

[jetset]

Ok, thanks. I'm definitely This place has a much better deal, but I have no clue if it's legit or not. I don't have the cash at this moment, which is why I'm trying for a business rather than a private sale. When I have the money, I'll probably check the Marketplace. Does anyone have any experience with that website?

 

Yep. I can vouch, done business with (Steve) many times. Good guy to deal with.

[Fischer500]

That's good. Thanks for the input. He's got a lot of stuff, and at fair prices in comparison to what I pay at the local flea market.