DeusExMachina Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Edited July 15, 2012 by DeusExMachina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well certainly for serious collectors it's not about the game quality but the rarity. The library of some of the rarest and highly sought after games contain many bad to crappy titles lol. Bad game, good game, doesn't matter, it's all about the rarity and bragging right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I could see it for the game it self if it is rare But for a 30+ year old sticker on a common game ahhh no (not a hater just an opinion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybrooks Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 It would be nice for a historical reference to know how much it did actually sell for and fair to everyone who made an offer for this game. It did sell for more than $500, but what price exactly? You do not have to tell who purchased it, but for how much would be good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 THIS SOLD ALL YALL BIATCHES. Really? $500 would be nice, maybe I need to dig my loose copy out of that box I put it in........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojay1997 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well certainly for serious collectors it's not about the game quality but the rarity. The library of some of the rarest and highly sought after games contain many bad to crappy titles lol. Bad game, good game, doesn't matter, it's all about the rarity and bragging right. I think most "serious" collectors could care less about this. I'd much rather have a mint in box copy of the game than this variant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well certainly for serious collectors it's not about the game quality but the rarity. The library of some of the rarest and highly sought after games contain many bad to crappy titles lol. Bad game, good game, doesn't matter, it's all about the rarity and bragging right. I think most "serious" collectors could care less about this. I'd much rather have a mint in box copy of the game than this variant. What you would rather have is no more or less relevant then anyone else, a collector with different goals or the goals I mentioned may consider himself just as "serious" a collector as yourself, there is no set rules to collecting, it's personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuwalker Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Congrats on the sale . I remember one coming up for auction on eBay when I was in college (this was...2003, I think? maybe '04?)...it sold for $700-something back then, but I think it was either the first one discovered or one of only a couple at that time. There was another one that came up in '07 or '08 (memory is a little fuzzy). I only knew because my Ebay search for 'Sears' and 'Superman' had alerted me via email. I never knew about it either and thought it was a bit strange that a Superman cart had multiple bids, and I *believe* was around $150. Needless to say, I passed because it was sans a box - ugh! I still wonder if it's more rare than a "boxed" Cannon Man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMTOM Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I think people are missing the point: it's all about having a COMPLETE Sears picture label collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I have every sears text label an every picture label but this one. If I could afford it and fill my spot on my wall, I would do it in a second. I can understand those who think this is crazy, but the ongoing hunt at tag sales, flea markets, thrift stores is really fun to me. If i ever found it, I would keep the hell out of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Since the one on ebay in 2003 went for $113 (this thread will take you to its origin thread), it has been steadily going up, past $250 in 2005 to go over $700. As far as label variants go, it's a doozy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 so.....anyone got a scan of the box???? just saying....how easy would it be to photoshop a sears picture label (not saying this is one) and then put a couple out in the wild .....? if there is no box...does someone have proof that sears made a superman????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojay1997 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well certainly for serious collectors it's not about the game quality but the rarity. The library of some of the rarest and highly sought after games contain many bad to crappy titles lol. Bad game, good game, doesn't matter, it's all about the rarity and bragging right. I think most "serious" collectors could care less about this. I'd much rather have a mint in box copy of the game than this variant. What you would rather have is no more or less relevant then anyone else, a collector with different goals or the goals I mentioned may consider himself just as "serious" a collector as yourself, there is no set rules to collecting, it's personal choice. That's my point. You implied with your statement that to be a "serious" collector, whatever that is, you have to seek out rare games rather than quality titles. I know plenty of serious collectors who only collect quality and could care less about variants or rarity. Personally, this variant has no value to me because I don't collect variants. To some it obviously has value and if it's worth $500 or more to them, more power to them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 That's my point. You implied with your statement that to be a "serious" collector, whatever that is, you have to seek out rare games rather than quality titles. I know plenty of serious collectors who only collect quality and could care less about variants or rarity. Personally, this variant has no value to me because I don't collect variants. To some it obviously has value and if it's worth $500 or more to them, more power to them. Ah gotcha, I misunderstood, then we can agree to agree then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memugking Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sale Update: The Superman game sold for $1200. I believe the person who offered the highest amount is a "serious" collector. Ergo, finding itself in the best possible home. The pictures I posted are most definitely not "shopped". Kinda hard to do when they're on your rec-room desk or kitchen table & you got a 7 month old baby nearby to watch. I really did get this at a local pawn shop for free. I came to you all for help & to check value. Thanks again for the assistance. Hopefully hearing from the horse's mouth will set the record straight & give some guidance should another Sears Superman pop up someplace else. Guaranteed I'm on the snipe hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If someone wants. I can give you a nice deal. I will write "sears" on mine and if needed color the red yellow? I'll be taking offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukyo.tachibana Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Congrats to the seller on a major payday on this! Very nice score! I have to say that the Sears Superman pic label is my holy grail cart. For whatever reason, I really like the Sears stuff. Given a choice I would take this over an Atlantis II or Air Raid any day of the week. All that being said, there's no way I'd ever consider spending $1200 for this. I'll give props to the seller, but personally question the sanity of the buyer. (and yes, I do realize what I am saying here. I don't consider Atlantis II or Air Raid worth $1200 either. Personal opinion only and one obviously not shared by some). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 so.....anyone got a scan of the box???? just saying....how easy would it be to photoshop a sears picture label (not saying this is one) and then put a couple out in the wild .....? if there is no box...does someone have proof that sears made a superman????? Yeah, there is a sears box for it. It was blue IIRC and the Atari one is Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 BTW - $1200 is nuts for this one, I would say that it has peaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade-N-Games Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks for letting us know what it sold for. Very few of this cart have been found. 4-5 so far? And i might be wrong but the pic cart and text cart have same dept number on them so the box should be the same? However no one has found pic cart in a box and all the manuals i have seen have been the same also. So really can anyone for sure say it was even a normal release?by the way I did not buy this cart out of my price range for variation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Dino said that about a dozen have been found. I admit to being very surprised at the $1200 price, but for someone trying to complete Sears pic label variations, this one is as rare as they come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanxp300 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 It amazes me how many label variations atari has and the values. I know so little about atari (i mainly collect nintendo) it makes me not even want to sell anything atari in fear it is a valuable variant lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Well certainly for serious collectors it's not about the game quality but the rarity. The library of some of the rarest and highly sought after games contain many bad to crappy titles lol. Bad game, good game, doesn't matter, it's all about the rarity and bragging right. And preservation. One of the reasons I value a rare game or label variation is because I don't want them in landfills. I think of them as endangered species. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Look familiar maybe? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 280942683782 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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