Opry99er Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 What is standard going rate for a complete Vectrex, system-only (no carts)? I am interested (in the future) in buying one, but the BIN prices on eBay($250+) seem a bit wacky. If thats what it is, then so be it. But I was thinking of buying myself one as a Christmas present and usually that equals $100-150. Not buying now, just inquiring. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigm71 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Prices are steadily going up, I bought mine around a year and a half ago for $250.00 (including shipping) with a near perfect box and all the packing. The only complaint I had was the inlay for Minesweeper has a one inch crack in it (I knew this when I got it). I have noticed the prices have gone up where a Vectrex without the box (or much of anything) is going for that same $250.00. I think looking for a Vectrex for $100.00 - $150.00 will be longer process only because the shipping can be crazy (they are heavy). Honestly I think I got lucky when I got mine from eBay. Good Luck! Vectrex is one of my favorite systems to collect for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Wow. Okay, well I appreciate the heads up. I do not care much about the packaging, as I only want it for my game room and the late night urges for true vector gaming... But it DOES look like the prices are a bit up there. Might as well save an extra couple hundred and look for a used Asteroids cab. Thanks bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I'd let my spare system go for $200. PM for details if interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) Save, thanks for the offer... I have zero expendable cash right now, so I cannot currently buy your system. In a few months though... If it is still available... We might have things to talk about. Crazy the prices... I remember us trading in my old Vectrex (with two games) plus a hundred bucks (1992) for a Genesis with 1 game and 2 controllers (Sonic, Not for Resale). I think the dude offered my dad $50 in trade on the Vectrex... I wanted the Sega so badly, dad agreed. Kind of wish he'd said no, now. LOL Edited July 18, 2015 by Opry99er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Used to be $75ish all day for a loose system, now you are lucky to get one under $150. Its funny as I thought the price would go DOWN after the big stash of NIB ones was being sold off but no, it just kept going up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Been watching MineStorm videos for an hour... Miss those days in the basement after dark... Vectrex is no joke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) There's one on eBay right now... Starting bid at $100, console and controller only, working condition. This auction may be a good barometer... **Edit** $40 shipping in addition to bid. Edited July 19, 2015 by Opry99er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50TBRD Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Craigslist is the best place to get one. Its local so you don't have to worry about shipping, you can test the unit and look it over and people on craigslist don't tend to be looking for top dollar. 150 is a fair price but keep in mind that a loose controller can go for as much as 100 and the Minestorm overlay can cost as much as 50 dollars. The box for the system is uncommon and can raise the cost to 200 or so. Its not a cheap system to collect for though you can enjoy most of the games with either the Mateos Multicart or VecMulti which are programmable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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