Frostbite Bailey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yes I do have an old TV 1999 to be exact. Thats a virgin TV; mine is 1969!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I still call bullshit, it is a collector having fun with us, april fools/etc.. Agreed. Something's up. That's true. I never considered that it could just be a collector having fun with us. The IP address doesn't match up with any known AA user though so it would have to be a lurker. Tempest Or a work/friend/library computer... Or they are using Tor or some other proxy. No the IP resolves to something very identifiable. No strange proxy stuff. I think this is legit. Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 If you were "really" a serious collector and had all these very rare titles, would you really discard all the boxes? I think not; just saying. Someone who cared this much for a collection and had the passion to buy all these wonderful games would most likely have kept the boxes. I would have anyway. Not saying this collection does not exist That I disagree with. If you remember that Atari programmer that stopped by to visit, can't remember his name but he programmed Pigs in Space and some others. He was a serious collector with some pretty rare stuff and he threw away ALL of his boxes as a space saving measure. He did say he is kicking himself now but didn't think it was that big of a deal back then. Remember, nobody gave a shit about boxes back then, well, maybe bfstats but nobody else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 No the IP resolves to something very identifiable. No strange proxy stuff. I think this is legit. Tempest Do you now.....or did the jokester maybe let you in on the prank.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 No the IP resolves to something very identifiable. No strange proxy stuff. I think this is legit. Tempest Do you now.....or did the jokester maybe let you in on the prank.... Nope. I have no clue who this guy (gal?) is. Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinChargers Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 My father was obsessed with Atari, he died not too long after he collected these. Pardon my asking, but how long ago did he pass? Is there a chance that he could have been a former member here on AtariAge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) 1988 I don't know if he was. Edited March 8, 2011 by The Mother-In-Law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I do have a bunch of old Atari Age mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 If you were "really" a serious collector and had all these very rare titles, would you really discard all the boxes? I think not; just saying. Someone who cared this much for a collection and had the passion to buy all these wonderful games would most likely have kept the boxes. I would have anyway. Not saying this collection does not exist That I disagree with. If you remember that Atari programmer that stopped by to visit, can't remember his name but he programmed Pigs in Space and some others. He was a serious collector with some pretty rare stuff and he threw away ALL of his boxes as a space saving measure. He did say he is kicking himself now but didn't think it was that big of a deal back then. Remember, nobody gave a shit about boxes back then, well, maybe bfstats but nobody else You can disagree all you want I said I would have kept the boxes which I did. As a hardcore Atari 2600 nut, ( I am KMD certified )I kept all my boxes as a "serious" collector. Like bfstats and myself; we probably kept the boxes and everything in them. I think that called also be called packratism True, many did throw out the boxes , aren't you glad bfstats and I hung onto them; so there are at least two of us that are crazy. Cheers, FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 If you were "really" a serious collector and had all these very rare titles, would you really discard all the boxes? I think not; just saying. Someone who cared this much for a collection and had the passion to buy all these wonderful games would most likely have kept the boxes. I would have anyway. Not saying this collection does not exist That I disagree with. If you remember that Atari programmer that stopped by to visit, can't remember his name but he programmed Pigs in Space and some others. He was a serious collector with some pretty rare stuff and he threw away ALL of his boxes as a space saving measure. He did say he is kicking himself now but didn't think it was that big of a deal back then. Remember, nobody gave a shit about boxes back then, well, maybe bfstats but nobody else You can disagree all you want I said I would have kept the boxes which I did. As a hardcore Atari 2600 nut, ( I am KMD certified )I kept all my boxes as a "serious" collector. Like bfstats and myself; we probably kept the boxes and everything in them. I think that called also be called packratism True, many did throw out the boxes , aren't you glad bfstats and I hung onto them; so there are at least two of us that are crazy. Cheers, FB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Koala Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) . Edited March 8, 2011 by Itchy Koala 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I don't know why my Dad didn't save the boxes. It may have been a matter of not enough room in the house, but remember he was obsessed with having as many as he could get, I'm not sure he loved Atari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user42 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The question on my mind is which "Karate" is it? or and if it is the second one do you have the manual?? If you do then you have an item that no one here has ever seen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I vote for a group shot of this collection If they are looking to sell, a standard auction a few at a time, over time on eBay/Game Gavel would be the best way. If you are not used to shipping do a couple at a time making the shipping melee less of a hassle. A few of us collectors will also be able to bid higher and pick more up if given some space between listings to recoup spending money. AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I don't know why my Dad didn't save the boxes. It may have been a matter of not enough room in the house, but remember he was obsessed with having as many as he could get, I'm not sure he loved Atari. If there is any chance they could be folded down hiding some place make sure. It would increase the value greatly. In most cases the boxes are worth more than the games. AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The question on my mind is which "Karate" is it? or and if it is the second one do you have the manual?? If you do then you have an item that no one here has ever seen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 its the first one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I don't know why my Dad didn't save the boxes. It may have been a matter of not enough room in the house, but remember he was obsessed with having as many as he could get, I'm not sure he loved Atari. If there is any chance they could be folded down hiding some place make sure. It would increase the value greatly. In most cases the boxes are worth more than the games. AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I don't know why my Dad didn't save the boxes. It may have been a matter of not enough room in the house, but remember he was obsessed with having as many as he could get, I'm not sure he loved Atari. Simple...what's not to love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 there are no boxes I've looked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
user42 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 its the first one Too bad..., it is still an amazing collection. Congrats, good luck on the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I vote for a group shot of this collection If they are looking to sell, a standard auction a few at a time, over time on eBay/Game Gavel would be the best way. If you are not used to shipping do a couple at a time making the shipping melee less of a hassle. A few of us collectors will also be able to bid higher and pick more up if given some space between listings to recoup spending money. AX Already asked...see post #125 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 there are no boxes I've looked Any original sales receipts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I vote for a group shot of this collection If they are looking to sell, a standard auction a few at a time, over time on eBay/Game Gavel would be the best way. If you are not used to shipping do a couple at a time making the shipping melee less of a hassle. A few of us collectors will also be able to bid higher and pick more up if given some space between listings to recoup spending money. AX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mother-In-Law Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am stupid I know. I don't know how to get the pix I have to this site. I'm too old for this crap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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