NIAD Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I have no problem with repros themselves. It's a great idea since the majority of us folks aren't wealthy enough to afford the games selling for several hundred dollars, unfortunately I know that so many people are out there that are quick to make a buck at any cost. The repros are so good these days that people can easily pass them off for real making some serious cash at others expense. It sucks but it's the world we live in now.You can also include people who sell you CIBs where the box is used for various system releases and an applied sticker is used to designate what system it's for use with. One of my Fisher Price games had the sticker removed from the box (seeing as it was probably originally for use with a computer system) very carefully and then a Coleco cart was placed inside so as to be able to ask for over $100 compared to actually being worth about $10. I'm not going to name names, but it was a very prominent AtariAge member. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You can also include people who sell you CIBs where the box is used for various system releases and an applied sticker is used to designate what system it's for use with. One of my Fisher Price games had the sticker removed from the box (seeing as it was probably originally for use with a computer system) very carefully and then a Coleco cart was placed inside so as to be able to ask for over $100 compared to actually being worth about $10. I'm not going to name names, but it was a very prominent AtariAge member. Go figure. I actually wish people would name names in these situations. The whole community benefits when this information is shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now I'm starting to have the feeling that a Wizmath would be complicated to get... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046?hash=item1a03a40aee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now I'm starting to have the feeling that a Wizmath would be complicated to get... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046?hash=item1a03a40aee you are just starting to have that feeling. The last one selling at auction for 1000 wasn't your first clue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now I'm starting to have the feeling that a Wizmath would be complicated to get... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046?hash=item1a03a40aee Wow, I saw that auction while it was live last night. There's no way I could ever pay that much for something like this, but I wasn't sure if this listing was one of those ridiculous overpriced auctions or not. I guess not. Congrats to the winner here for getting something that doesn't pop up every day. I guess I'll have to be happy with picking up a loose cart of this someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Very few have noticed this, apparently: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161770379795 Take note that this Opcode prototype cartridge requires the SGM! I saw it, but you and Luc already shook the $ out of my pockets ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Right here's why I'm not a big fan of the repro boxes. Someone that is selling a "CIB" Donkey Kong. No mention of the box being a repro although it clearly is if you look closely. An experienced collector would know better, but not necessarily a new one that knows just enough that the DK box is so tough to find. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Donkey-Kong-Colecovision-1982-VERY-RARE-COMPLETE-CIB-/191645407768?hash=item2c9ef4da18 Ya, I noticed that as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Now I'm starting to have the feeling that a Wizmath would be complicated to get... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046?hash=item1a03a40aee It took me 6 years to find mine NIB ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It took me 6 years to find mine NIB ... That and Tournament Tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You can also include people who sell you CIBs where the box is used for various system releases and an applied sticker is used to designate what system it's for use with. One of my Fisher Price games had the sticker removed from the box (seeing as it was probably originally for use with a computer system) very carefully and then a Coleco cart was placed inside so as to be able to ask for over $100 compared to actually being worth about $10. I'm not going to name names, but it was a very prominent AtariAge member. Go figure. Oh man ... Please PM me this member I should steer clear of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragonfire-ColecoVision-Video-Game-Cartridge-Tested-works-Dragon-Fire-Coleco-/131567149048?hash=item1ea2035ff8 Would you really describe this as has some use. I would describe it as totally trashed. Also what drug is he smoking to ask for 120 bucks for a Cart. It is not even worth that if it was in pristine condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragonfire-ColecoVision-Video-Game-Cartridge-Tested-works-Dragon-Fire-Coleco-/131567149048?hash=item1ea2035ff8 Would you really describe this as has some use. I would describe it as totally trashed. Also what drug is he smoking to ask for 120 bucks for a Cart. It is not even worth that if it was in pristine condition. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragonfire-ColecoVision-Video-Game-Cartridge-Tested-works-Dragon-Fire-Coleco-/131567149048?hash=item1ea2035ff8 Would you really describe this as has some use. I would describe it as totally trashed. Also what drug is he smoking to ask for 120 bucks for a Cart. It is not even worth that if it was in pristine condition. I didn't have an issue with his description. I think it's closer to "has some use" than "totally trashed". I like that he shows 5 clear pictures. That means more to me than the description anyhow. I agree that it's not worth his asking price in any condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj4u43 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) Ya, I noticed that as well... I bought the donkey kong and got burned I guess.. Man enough to admit it. Lesson learned! sigh. I will try for a refund based on description and give seller negative comments so someone else doesnt get burned. Edited August 1, 2015 by Dj4u43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattyboombatty Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) I bought the donkey kong and got burned I guess.. Man enough to admit it. Lesson learned! sigh. I will try for a refund based on description and give seller negative comments so someone else doesnt get burned. Man, I'm sorry about this. The box is my creation, and although I'm not making them now, I don't like to see them sold at an overly-inflated price. I had seen that one on eBay, and presumed that there was no way anyone would miss the seller's photo of my copyright info on the back (it was semi-clearly pictured). Edited August 1, 2015 by phattyboombatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I bought the donkey kong and got burned I guess.. Man enough to admit it. Lesson learned! sigh. I will try for a refund based on description and give seller negative comments so someone else doesnt get burned. To be fair - The box repro from phatty looks to be VERY good quality and out of print. Knowing that CollectorVision sells their new repro boxes at $20 each and also knowing that finding a good Donkey Kong box is pretty hard to come by, I probably would have paid up to about $50 for an out-of-print repro box that someone took the time to compile all the parts to make a "complete" Donkey Kong. I see you paid about $75 for it, which is inflated, but not too bad. At least not IMO. I think the biggest issue here was that the seller didn't list it as a re-pro. Had they said "Out of print re-production CIB Donkey Kong" that would have been totally fair, but that's not what happened. Speaking of which, how much do you guys think an "Out of print, re-production CIB Donkey Kong" should be worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Speaking of which, how much do you guys think an "Out of print, re-production CIB Donkey Kong" should be worth? What someone is willing to pay! All kidding aside, a DK cart and manual would be about $2 and seeing as the box is out of print, but only a couple years old, I would say about $25 for a grand total of $27. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I bought the donkey kong and got burned I guess.. Man enough to admit it. Lesson learned! sigh. I will try for a refund based on description and give seller negative comments so someone else doesnt get burned. Call Ebay and request a return and credit... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Man, I'm sorry about this. The box is my creation, and although I'm not making them now, I don't like to see them sold at an overly-inflated price. I had seen that one on eBay, and presumed that there was no way anyone would miss the seller's photo of my copyright info on the back (it was semi-clearly pictured). I bought one or two from you as gifts, they're awesome but ya a real bummer they're sold as originals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I bought the donkey kong and got burned I guess.. Man enough to admit it. Lesson learned! sigh. I will try for a refund based on description and give seller negative comments so someone else doesnt get burned. eBay doesn't allow the sale of unauthorized reproductions. They'll automatically side with you. Simply open a case for a refund. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo*fan Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi, can someone remind me how many of these were actually produced? Probably coming from Collectorvision a few years ago ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARIO-BROS-CONTROLLER-SET-of-2-Coleco-Vision-System-Red-and-Green-/141697813910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fdd90d96 Same question for this beautiful thing, not even listed on the collectorvision website => http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLECOVISION-MARIO-BROS-RED-CART-VERSION-W-BOX-MANUAL-AND-CARTRIDGE-/321822334426?hash=item4aee1b1dda omg would die to get one -- even more pricy than the ghosts'n zombies copies :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPR Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Holy crap, this actually sold! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkerieSilk Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Holy crap, this actually sold! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046 Not surprised. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Holy crap, this actually sold! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-of-Ids-WizMath-Colecovision-Game-NEW-IN-BOX-BUT-UNWRAPPED-/111730232046 Unfortunately yeah. It's not too shocking based on the disposable income some folks have to burn on their collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi, can someone remind me how many of these were actually produced? Probably coming from Collectorvision a few years ago ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARIO-BROS-CONTROLLER-SET-of-2-Coleco-Vision-System-Red-and-Green-/141697813910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20fdd90d96 Same question for this beautiful thing, not even listed on the collectorvision website => http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLECOVISION-MARIO-BROS-RED-CART-VERSION-W-BOX-MANUAL-AND-CARTRIDGE-/321822334426?hash=item4aee1b1dda omg would die to get one -- even more pricy than the ghosts'n zombies copies :/ Those controller set were made by a member here, Yurkie Not by CollectorVision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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