new in box Atari 2600A

[Andrewlcox]

I have 2 boxed (sealed) Atari 2600A units and 2 sealed Atari Jr consoles. These have been packed away and never opened in about 30 years.

 

The first one is a standard 2600A.

 

The Second one is a "factory reconditioned" 2600A model.

 

The other Atari Jr. consoles are in red boxes and shrink wrapped.

 

Again, all are sealed and are time capsules of gaming history.

 

I am accepting offers.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Andy

Decatur, IL

[flammingcowz]

Can you post pictures?

[Jr. Pac]

$40. I don't care which one!

Edited June 20, 2011 by Jr. Pac

[Andrewlcox]

Can you post pictures?

I will get pictures tonight and post then in this thread.

 

Thanks,

Andy

[bojay1997]

I have 2 boxed (sealed) Atari 2600A units and 2 sealed Atari Jr consoles. These have been packed away and never opened in about 30 years.

 

The first one is a standard 2600A.

 

The Second one is a "factory reconditioned" 2600A model.

 

The other Atari Jr. consoles are in red boxes and shrink wrapped.

 

Again, all are sealed and are time capsules of gaming history.

 

I am accepting offers.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Andy

Decatur, IL

 

The 2600 JR was never sold at retail shrinkwrapped. Are you sure these weren't purchased from Best Electronics or re-sealed at some point?

[Andrewlcox]

I have 2 boxed (sealed) Atari 2600A units and 2 sealed Atari Jr consoles. These have been packed away and never opened in about 30 years.

 

The first one is a standard 2600A.

 

The Second one is a "factory reconditioned" 2600A model.

 

The other Atari Jr. consoles are in red boxes and shrink wrapped.

 

Again, all are sealed and are time capsules of gaming history.

 

I am accepting offers.

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Andy

Decatur, IL

 

The 2600 JR was never sold at retail shrinkwrapped. Are you sure these weren't purchased from Best Electronics or re-sealed at some point?

 

I did buy the 2600 jr's at Best Electronics. It was probably 10 years ago when I ordered them. The 2 2600A consoles I picked up from eBay and a forum.

 

Thanks for looking,

Andy

[Andrewlcox]

Here are the pictures of the 2600A consoles sealed in their boxes.

 

Thanks for looking,

Andy

Decatur, IL

[ianoid]

Glued or taped shut boxes? 2600 jr I think had a round clear sticker sealing it originally.

 

Although technically reconditioned consoles have seen the light of day- original owner and reconditioning contractor or Atari.

[Andrewlcox]

Glued or taped shut boxes? 2600 jr I think had a round clear sticker sealing it originally.

 

Although technically reconditioned consoles have seen the light of day- original owner and reconditioning contractor or Atari.

 

The 2600A boxes are glued on both ends and the 2600 jr's are shink wrapped but I didn't look close enough for a clear sticker.

 

I also have a sealed Atari Jaguar system.

 

Andy

[bojay1997]

Glued or taped shut boxes? 2600 jr I think had a round clear sticker sealing it originally.

 

Although technically reconditioned consoles have seen the light of day- original owner and reconditioning contractor or Atari.

 

The 2600A boxes are glued on both ends and the 2600 jr's are shink wrapped but I didn't look close enough for a clear sticker.

 

I also have a sealed Atari Jaguar system.

 

Andy

 

Unfortunately, the 2600 Jr. units from Best aren't factory sealed nor are they completely original. Basically, they were returns from Atari Mexico which Brad at Best repacked with "upgraded" RF adapters and cables and then shrinkwrapped. Whatever they were exposed to in Mexico or in Brad's storage units caused that mold growth that is clearly visible on some of your close-up photos. I have seen this same thing on some other Best units including one I bought from him and returned last year. I suppose if you're just looking for a clean unused base console, it's fine, but as a long-term collectible, you probably don't want a moldy box around your other items, shrinkwrapped or not.

[holygrailvideogames.com]

Glued or taped shut boxes? 2600 jr I think had a round clear sticker sealing it originally.

 

Although technically reconditioned consoles have seen the light of day- original owner and reconditioning contractor or Atari.

 

I have owned two new Atari 2600 Jr. systems and neither one came with a sealing.

Edited June 21, 2011 by holygrailvideogames.com

[Andrewlcox]

I'm not too impressed with the Atari 2600 jr's collectibility, never have been. They were never very interesting to me but I had the Atari BUG 10-15 years ago and was buying everything I could find.

 

Andy