+mytek Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Faicuai said: Well, to anyone who's really paying attention, that machine that you have posted there is not worth more than $75.00 The composition and texture of bottom-decal says it all (and color-finish is in clearly worse condition, in general). Perhaps, but I bet with an extra $25 added to the budget for the right cleaning supplies ($300 total price). I could likely get that unit looking pretty much like brand new . Yes of course it isn't, and yes it's not in its original sealed factory packaging, but it would work and look just as nice. But who am I kidding, no one will ever play that other machine anyway, since it's nothing but a trophy to set on a shelf, or more then likely get lost in someones closet and get auctioned off at a future estate sale. Or scary as it may be, get thrown away by a spouse that doesn't know better . I guess I look at things differently, and never saw the value in buying something that will never get used. But to each his own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, mytek said: But who am I kidding, no one will ever play that other machine anyway, since it's nothing but a trophy to set on a shelf, or more then likely get lost in someones closet and get auctioned off at a future estate sale. Now I have an image of 400/800 lids mounted on a wall like so many taxidermied moose heads... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mytek Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, mytek said: ...that machine that you have posted there is not worth more than $75.00 BTW, if someone has an 800 as good or better then the one I posted for $75 delivered to California, I'm game . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Seriously - even pretty beat up 800's are going for well over $100 currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, mytek said: BTW, if someone has an 800 as good or better then the one I posted for $75 delivered to California, I'm game . Timing is everything in life. Wait for the right seller, and the right deal (if that is what you specifically need). The market is your servant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleton Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, Faicuai said: Well, to anyone who's really paying attention, that machine that you have posted there is not worth more than $75.00 The composition and texture of bottom-decal says it all (and color-finish is in clearly worse condition, in general). Sorry, but it is what it is. Well, it has the brown levers for the expansion cover and cased expansion cards, so I would think it was a 16K 1982 or earlier model, but the bottom case sticker has a 123 date code. Looking at the differences in color of the upper case and the expansion cover door, the expansion cards and the date code I guess it could be a put together? I dunno, just guessing. I think it's worth $100-$125. A week or two of the case sitting out in hot summer sunshine and any case discoloration will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 8 hours ago, flashjazzcat said: Must belong to this loon: Oh my F***ing GOD! And he says you're out of your mind?!? This guy would have a heart attack or brain aneurysm if he saw what I've done and am going to do to modify my 800! I'm surprised he was able to follow your video and install an Incognito! I do give him props for saying the 800 is the best computer ever made though. Great guest video! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Faicuai said: Well, to anyone who's really paying attention, that machine that you have posted there is not worth more than $75.00 The composition and texture of bottom-decal says it all (and color-finish is in clearly worse condition, in general). Sorry, but it is what it is. Where do you get your numbers from?? Working 800s in any kind of decent physical condition rarely sell for under $100, usually closer to $150+. An untested and/or parts machine would be a $50-75 item. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faicuai Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, adam242 said: Where do you get your numbers from?? Working 800s in any kind of decent physical condition rarely sell for under $100, usually closer to $150+. An untested and/or parts machine would be a $50-75 item. Where? From my own purchases. Nevertheless, how funny that now it seems we are at the other end of the scale: some folks are suddenly not liking some low prices... ? Edited March 4, 2020 by Faicuai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I offered him $100 and he accepted! April fools! Early! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbmeeks Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 11 hours ago, videofx said: Looking at the photos it looks like the 800 case is discolored which could not happen if it was in the box never opened. I think my first atari 800 came in a box like this. I had a C128 that was super white. I put it in a box completely void of any light in a climate controlled room for about four years. When I opened it up one day it was almost the color of my breadbin C64. I think there are many factors that yellow equipment. Anyway, just saying. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 The serial number puts this unit in late 81 or early 82. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 10 hours ago, Faicuai said: Now, the BOX itself is interesting.... like a combo of some sorts... I LOVE the fact that the unit remains suspended on it... NOTHING touching the keyboard upside or down... reminds me exactly my 400 box... same foams, same suspension, also acting as carriers / support of accessories' box... My boxed 400 is packed like that.. "suspension" foams, accessories in a separate box. But in a silver, full-color box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Still around and down to $1,799. A bargain comparatively speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) As things are getting very tight here my beloved old 800 and a few others may be hitting ebay, now if I could get 1,700.00 that might help Seriously, ebay is one of those places that as a seller you want as much as possible while the buyer wants the exact opposite so I can see the hitting common ground issue but pricing it straight away at delusions of grandeur amounts is just stupid, it in one sec takes 95% of possible customers right out the door and the dream you might find that one idiot rarely ever happens...Crazy.. Mind you when you have guys like this https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51909045 Over 17,000 bottles, jeez... And people like my corner store trying to charge 5.00 for a 99p bottle of hand sanitiser then its a weird old world.. Supply and demand, such a cruel thing... Edited March 16, 2020 by Mclaneinc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Why not get this 800 along with an $800 copy of Miner 2049er?? Make sure to budget for the additional $23.15 in shipping, though. I love that there's the option to pay an additional $99 for a 3-year SquareTrade protection plan on this. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Even better, it works on the 2600 and 5200 as well the other computers....No wonder it aint cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGB1718 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 If you look at the item description, apparently its for the Nintendo Gameboy :- Item specifics Condition: Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer’s sealing (if applicable). Item ... Read more Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Brand: Nintendo Publisher: Atari UPC: 0050047110255 About this product Product Identifiers UPC 0050047110255 eBay Product ID (ePID) 1758 Product Key Features Platform Nintendo Game Boy Additional Product Features Release Year Undefined Genre Action/Adventure, Adventure, Action/Adventure Control Elements Gamepad/Joystick Game Miner 2049er Location USA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Damn, its even more versatile than first imagined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Give a whole new definition to the term "multi-cart". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+gnusto Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Maybe at this point we should just sticky a post "Overpriced Atari 8bit stuff on Ebay". 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 hours ago, gnusto said: Maybe at this point we should just sticky a post "Overpriced Atari 8bit stuff on Ebay". Ha, I think it's the eab amiga forum that already has an insane ebay prices thread. It is getting kind of nuts, I am not sure why I got a second 800 and now a 1200XL on the way... oh yeah, the second 800 was for the Incognito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamm Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 I find it fascinating that the seller keeps moving the price up and down on this. It was down to $1,700 for a while, but now it's back up to $2,985. What twisted game are you playing, Mister eBay Seller?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Morons do like playing moronic games.. The only 3 people likely to buy that are A. Lottery winner B. Person on drink, drugs or both. C. A complete bloody idiot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumzyman Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 6:23 PM, Faicuai said: I remember witnessing myself an auction-attempt on a 1450 XLD proto, and it was already around U..S. $5,000 (MOONs ago). Today, the 1450 will easily target U.S. $10,000, a 1400XL probably $7,000, and a 800-D (THAT is a really nice toy) would be between $7,000 and $10,000 (all of these REALLY well preserved, in close to pristine conditions). I think I would gladly sell my 1400XL for $7k. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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