Atari competition jacket 1983 brand New value?

[thechallengeofnexar]

I have a brand new Silver jacket which were worn by high score finalists in the 80s.

 

it came from a London office clearout of Porter + Pocock Associates ltd 3 years ago, They where the promotion and marketing company whom made these jackets in ltd numbers. They had only 2 of these, to my knowledge i've not seen any others for auction or sold in the UK or worldwide.

 

Does anyone have an idea of value or would someone be willing to trade for a very rare game; a few i'm after

 

Espial CIB (NTSC or PAL)

Playaround titles CIB

Cosmic Commuter NIB

any lab loaners ; )

 

anything R7 CIB + in good condition.

 

The size is XS adult so would fit a 36" chest so small/skinny adult. (Its marked as a 38" chest but its more an XS 36 in my opinion) I wore it once for my profile pic but its brand NEW! even has a card in the pocket with care instructions from Porter + Pocock Associates.

 

As you can see the 1983 Centipede champ is wearing the jacket with his video game Olympic style medal.

 

Very cool to wear at a convention or for your collection, there can't be too many of these about. I would not part with the jacket for less than £100 as i've seen only 1 other in 8 years on eBay and i'm obviously not going to find another new one or perhaps even used. Most Atari games can be found again so i think i'm parting with a unique rare item.

 

I've seen the Silver Swingstar windbreakers/bombers fetch $100 http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574883395&toolid=10001&campid=5336500554&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FNOS-Vintage-Swingster-Atari-Silver-Jacket-Youth-XL-Windbreaker-%2F390601687119%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_0%26hash%3Ditem5af1acc04f

 

I believe there are a few of those on eBay but not the one I have which is cooler I think, and far more rare.

[Serious]

An unusual item like this is going to be worth wildly different amounts to different people. (I experienced this recently with a very unusual t-shirt I offered for trade.)

 

 

In my case, if I were to acquire it, I would want to wear it, but I am not an XS. If I were, I would offer you a trade along the lines of what you are looking for.

[thechallengeofnexar]

cool thanks, Yes i wanted to wear it as I trade in Atari and was going to do a trade stall for a large UK gaming event called Revival and wear it, I had to cancel in the end. Also I seem to put on two stone in the last year so its just hanging in my wardrobe and i'm not going to slim down into this unless I went on an LA diet.

 

I'd rather it went to a collector that can spare a rare game than try and be greedy on eBay. I'm not going to ask crazy money but i can't seem to find another example NEW, and it has provenance so is the real deal.

 

Thanks for the info...

Edited July 27, 2013 by thechallengeofnexar

[thechallengeofnexar]

Its not on Atarimania's list of merch/clothing so (if you want decent pic guys let me know). I suppose these were only made in the UK for the 1983 worldwide finals (80,000 contestants overall; 21 world champions thought for the Centipede title in 1983, its possible only medal winners were given these jackets? So how many games, how many medal owners? I imagine the winners would have kept these. The PR company found two of these a few years ago (old stock) whilst moving offices in London.

 

The competitors actually wore red jumpers with a patch of the world/logo on it. You don't wear a jacket indoors! so I suppose only the 1983 word hi score champs (medal winners) were given these jackets.

 

Not staff jackets, possible an exclusive hi-score champ jacket and brand new.

 

The 1983 Hi-score was winner was Andrew Brzezinski (from the U.K) with a score of 323,512 on Centipede as shown in VCS owners club Bulletin Winter 1983 (included with jacket)

 

I might try and contact Andrew Brzezinski as that's not a common British surname so obviously he has polish heritage. I can ask if only medal winners were given the jackets which would be nice. I'll do some more digging.

Edited July 27, 2013 by thechallengeofnexar

[thechallengeofnexar]

woo! I found Andrew Brzezinski on the Electoral role and he still lives in Middlesex, UK where the 1983 VSC owners club mag states the U.K ex Centipede word champ is from. I might be able to write to him and find out were only medal winners given the jackets!? or perhaps only gold medal winners would be nice.

Edited July 27, 2013 by thechallengeofnexar

[thechallengeofnexar]

O.K I just found out the international 1983 world finals were held in Munich. I'll need to find out if the London based PR company that made these jackets for UK competitors only.

[pimpmaul69]

as a kid i had a friend (in usa) who had an atari brand racing jacket with a really shiny silver metal look

[AtarianGamerGuy]

I'd like to get this jacket I'm a serious collector

[lapetino]

I'm curious about what you'd be asking too.

[Crazy Climber]

The problem with these is they are ridiculously small so are only good as a collectable. I have owned an XS Atari coat, and let me tell you, it's not going to fit anyone, not even small anorexic people, lol. Looked cool on my wall though

[Torr]

Might fit me... I can wear my 14 year old son's hand me downs!

[godzillajoe]

Was this the one sold by the Atari Club?

[mannschaft64]

Hello Everyone ! 

 

I know this topic is old, but i'm looking for one of these jacket if anyone is wailing to sell one, i would be more than happy to own of these ! 

I'm in France by the way cheers !!

 

[gilsaluki]

BEST Electronics used to have these in stock (blue lettering one) for real cheap (about $20).  I should have snagged one B.I.T.D.

[Lesa]

This is an old conversation but could someone tell me what this is worth please? I have had it in my draw for about 30 years. I should sell it and let someone enjoy it. I think the Atari badge at the front is missing, the lining needs sewing, and some marks on it but I haven’t washed to see if they come off? its says M so i think its medium.Let me know what you think? I am in the UK.