what would u do?

[mark]

i seen a 2600 controller at a flea market. if there is no way to test stuff what would you do to protect yourself from getting ripped off? eventhough the seller says it works.

[Happy_Dude]

If you're paying enough to worry about that, then you're being ripped off

 

 

I personally had 12 non-working CX-40's at most. I Just pulled them apart

and put all the working bits together and repainted the orange bits

[Witchfynde]

Make sure they give you a receipt...if they refuse to do so, go elsewhere...

[Cupcakus]

Depends on the price... As-Is has a significantly lower value then tested and working. But flee markets are not reciept and return places... So if the joystick is priced accordingly, or if you can haggle it accordingly, or if you can give a similar "As-Is" item in trade, it may be worth it functional or not.

[King Atari]

It depends on how low they're willing to go and how much you're willing to pay. If the joystick was $1, then sure, might as well give it a shot. If it doesn't work, you're only out of a dollar. Of course, the condition of the item is a factor too. I have a 2600 joystick that rattles when you shake it, yet it works fine, so you never really know until you try the thing out for yourself.

[Rob Mitchell]

Is there a way to test stuff what would you do to protect yourself from getting ripped off?

 

What you need is a DB9 male plug that goes into the controller plug. If you do not have the DB9 plug, then you can use 2 small unwound paper clips to stick in the holes. Then you can use a multimeter conductivity ohm test to check to see if all the functions work as you move the stick. 1:UP 2:DOWN 3:LEFT 4:RIGHT 6:FIRE 8:GROUND.

 

I usually pay $1 to $1.50 for a working stick. If there is a problem, then the stick is good for parts or maybe repair. $.50 most.

 

Hmm .. Someone like me could make a small LED plug with battery to test sticks. Naah .. too easy to use a multimeter.

 

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta GA