On GameGavel: Goodwill CIB Stadium Events

[Parrothead]

Here is our story with interview with the lucky owner! Auction link at bottom of the story.

 

http://www.gamegavel.com/reviews/2013/04/19/goodwill-stadium-events-auction-on-gamegavel-com/

[kennybrooks]

Not much of a story....which Goodwill, what city???? $12000 opening bid???

[SoulBlazer]

There was a article on Yahoo about this, I can't find it again, but it's legit.

[tremoloman2006]

Wow... this dude shold go play the lottery after this find!

 

I'm lucky to find ANY vintage game stuff at flea markets and Goodwill's in my area, let alone a super-rare cart like that.

 

As we say in my neck of the woods... LUCKY BASTID!

[Zwackery]

Not much of a story....which Goodwill, what city???? $12000 opening bid???

 

Charlotte, NC.

 

Here's the article on kotaku: http://kotaku.com/goodwill-hunter-who-found-rare-game-is-selling-it-to-pa-476580129

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

Good to see a lot of higher profile auctions hitting Game Gavel over Ebay! I would never of expected this just a few years ago!

[pangasinan]

Sorry, the page your requested could not be found, or no longer exists

[y-bot]

http://www.gamegavel.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000751624

[Parrothead]

GameGavel made the news reel. Watch

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Gastonia-woman-shares-story-rare-valuable-Goodwill-find-204758631.html

[Parrothead]

Ends in about 35 minutes. Might be a fun one to watch!

 

Now over $13,000!

 

http://www.gamegavel.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000751624

[macintosh man]

why did it go so high? I have no clue about nes stuff. im a computer and n64 guy that's why I ask

[OldSchoolRetroGamer]

why did it go so high? I have no clue about nes stuff. im a computer and n64 guy that's why I ask

 

Simple answer, it is very rare and so in high demand for collectors.

[macintosh man]

Simple answer, it is very rare and so in high demand for collectors.

 

ah

[homerwannabee]

The NES is the most collected for system in the world. It's not just that it's rare, it's the demand for NES stuff as well. For instance there are certain Atari 2600 items that are much rarer than this game that would not come close to this price like a boxed Lochjaw, River Patrol, or Video Life. For instance if this Stadium Events had been an Atari 2600 game with the same exact numbers it would probably go for 1/10th the value that it is going for now.

Edited April 30, 2013 by homerwannabee