GeekDragon Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 A few months ago, at a estate sale, I bought a Atari 800 XL, with a CX-40 and all the hook ups. Works great. No problems at all. It was marked $200, but everything was half off, so I paid $100. Was this a good price? I thought $200 was alittle high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Really depends on the shape it is in and if it came with original box and/or manuals, etc. Post pics?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspicious_milk Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 You could have done better with a little patient shopping ... also could've done worse. But it works, and you own it ... so congrats and have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDragon Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 No box, paper work, or games, but here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 It's in nice shape, but that's a bit steep.That said, who cares. You just bought something that will last for decades and provide you hundreds of hours of entertainment. I don't regret any of the stuff I have bought over the years for this line, I play it as much as I do my Switch, truth be told. It's a fun system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDragon Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) $200 was too much. I debated about $100 alittle, but pulled the trigger, since it had all the hook ups, plus the controller. It also works great. My sister got me E.T. Pone Home complete in box for chritmas and it plays great on it. Also it was the first one I have ever seen, I haven't been looking for one through. Plus they go for around this price on ebay. Yes I checked the sold prices. Edited February 14, 2018 by GeekDragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspicious_milk Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Judging from the keyboard... That looks like a Hong Kong unit. Which means it's likely fully socketed chips, so upgrades should be easier if you decide to go that route later. If you're new to Atari, I recommend getting a SIO2xxx so you can pay some games! xxx= Sio2pc, Sio2SD, Sio2bt etc After that a nice multicart, like MyIde II or Side2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspicious_milk Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 BTW ... You'll get a much better picture of you throw away that RF box and get an Atari monitor cable, then plug into composite (rca jacks) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 You got ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Don't listen to the Nay-sayers. You did just fine. If it all works, no video issues, no sound issues....it works, YOU DID GOOD. Enjoy this Classic. It is a true classic. Atari sold a lot of XLs, but they are getting rarer, and rarer as time goes by. Get some things for it, and you will enjoy the community of Atarians. I have been one since 1983 and will stop when I pass to the great AtariLand above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 An 800XL is a classic. Prices are all over the map on retro stuff these days. People luck into amazing deals still, but they also pay hundreds of dollars for the same stuff in online auctions. If the system works and you're happy, you did just fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 If you enjoy it then you did well! Your photo is fuzzy and out of focus but it looks like it is in excellent condition. If it's in excellent or better condition it's worth a bit more than what you paid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekDragon Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 It's in great shape. It wasn't even dirty. No, I don't use that RF box. I haven't used one of those in 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolmoecraig Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Looks good. $100 is right in line with eBay sales which seem to be around $100+ with shipping. Fair deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Larry Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I have many 800xl and 130xe, and probably the most I've ever paid for a used xl is around $50. Half off, eh? Such a deal! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyjones70 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 If you find one on ebay that is working you will definitely pay more than $50. I check their stuff several times a week. Those listed as not working usually sell for$40 or more and then there is $20 - $40 shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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