ColleenLover Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 WOW this is the SECOND 1200XL this week that will sell for over $600 on ebay.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/304007273420?hash=item46c83edbcc:g:GOoAAOSwnVdgqod2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) It seems crazy to me. That being said, it is a really clean looking unit, with a fairly clean and decent shape box with matching serial number and, by all appearances, a complete or almost complete original package. That says a lot to a collector, and obviously they're willing to pay it. Who am I to say they're crazy? It does sound like it needs some keyboard work though. Heck, the bidding started at only $10 and there's still almost a full day left. Who knows what it may actually wind up going for? I'm going to have to add that one to my watch list just so I can keep pan eye on it. Edited May 29, 2021 by bfollowell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 WOW.. there are SIX 1200XLs on eBay right now. One didn't show their serial! Pout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Maybe I shouldn't have talked myself out of that $170 1200XL a few years ago after all... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarialoha Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Yeah but I always see these BOX ONLY "deals" on eBay for all manner of gear LOL There are a couple going on right now for Atari stuff. Box only!!! LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nezgar Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 48 bids probably from individuals not familiar with AtariAge? There has to be people here who would part with 1200XL's for reasonable prices if only asked. Paul Westphal and bob1200xl come to mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Two of mine came together in a lot with a pair of disk drives, a pair of 1010's, PSU bricks for both, plus a random allotment of carts like a pair of BASICs, and some common games. All told it was about $75, which included shipping, way back in 2002/2003. My third came from a yard sale pickup in 2017 for $70, along with another 410 and a few more common carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 1 hour ago, DrVenkman said: Two of mine came together in a lot with a pair of disk drives, a pair of 1010's, PSU bricks for both, plus a random allotment of carts like a pair of BASICs, and some common games. All told it was about $75, which included shipping, way back in 2002/2003. My third came from a yard sale pickup in 2017 for $70, along with another 410 and a few more common carts. And you walked uphill, both ways, to get them too, right? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarialoha Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Folks!!! Get it while it's HOT!!! Super hot RARE!!! 130 XE... BOX ONLY! Just $125 (plus $40 shipping)!!! Deal!!! ? ? ? Did I mention it's super rare? ? ? ? (Not sure if it comes with the plastic bag that I saw on the photo). The box even says POWER WITHOUT THE PRICE™ I think the box also says it's compatible with all Atari peripherals and software. Not sure how many 410s and 810s you can stick into it. More than a few cartridges that's for sure! https://www.ebay.com/itm/ATARI-130XE-BOX-ONLY-Inlay-box-and-nylon-rare-only-one-on-ebay-/194035164396?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Edited May 30, 2021 by atarialoha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DjayBee Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 7 hours ago, atarialoha said: The box even says POWER WITHOUT THE PRICE™ Must be the Copy Service Stuttgart tm special Edition. One of our claims BITD was "Software without the price." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarialoha Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, DjayBee said: Must be the Copy Service Stuttgart tm special Edition. One of our claims BITD was "Software without the price." LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivop Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 18 hours ago, Nezgar said: 48 bids probably from individuals not familiar with AtariAge? There has to be people here who would part with 1200XL's for reasonable prices if only asked. I even got one for free. Only had to pay shipping to The Netherlands, which was something like $65,=. Eternally grateful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 BITD (as in early 2000s) I got my 1200XL for $5. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) About three years ago there was a new condition 1200XL that went for over 600. That is not new. That 130XE box tho... ? Collectors do value a great condition box for their displays and completeness. Edited May 30, 2021 by Sugarland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I think they're freakin' nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+kheller2 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 What is interesting about the 1200XLs on eBay is that very few people that purchase one show up here and/or register with the serial tracker. Of the 506 registered 1200XLs, 118 are eBay. Where are those people? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff3125 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Well, if a package of Oreo Supremes can fetch upwards of $90,000, a $600 1200XL it looking pretty tame . https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissakravitz/2020/02/20/supreme-oreos-are-selling-for-4000-on-ebay/?sh=1367089a5b8e 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, griff3125 said: Well, if a package of Oreo Supremes can fetch upwards of $90,000, a $600 1200XL it looking pretty tame . https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissakravitz/2020/02/20/supreme-oreos-are-selling-for-4000-on-ebay/?sh=1367089a5b8e Just goes to show you...rich does not equal smart. D.B.M. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Well the 1200XL demands the highest premium of all the A8's so it's not surprising. Since it had the least number produced, has great build quality and an excellent keyboard, etc etc and that it's in high demand, they will command a higher price. Perhaps the most disliked A8 model on release became the most in demand decades later. Factoring inflation they are far cheaper than in 1983. The XEGS is suddenly commanding the second highest premiums. The console design seems to have become in vogue with the retro community. The commonly quoted XEGS 100k produced was only the first year and it's more likely 200k-300k were made. Could be more. A couple years ago NOS (or returned stock) XEGS machines sat on ebay unsold for months at $150. Edited June 3, 2021 by Sugarland 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzspeed Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 7 hours ago, Sugarland said: The XEGS is suddenly commanding the second highest premiums. The console design seems to have become in vogue with the retro community. The commonly quoted XEGS 100k produced was only the first year and it's more likely 200k-300k were made. Could be more. A couple years ago NOS (or returned stock) XEGS machines sat on ebay unsold for months at $150. I saw two XEGS machines in top condition here in AU on FB Marketplace. They were around $220.00 EA, less in US$, and they're PAL. In comparison an 800XL is around $500.00. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarland Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mazzspeed said: I saw two XEGS machines in top condition here in AU on FB Marketplace. They were around $220.00 EA, less in US$, and they're PAL. In comparison an 800XL is around $500.00. Good to know! Sounds like regional variations and trends. It may come down to specific high traffic social media. Unsure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarialoha Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 12 hours ago, gilsaluki said: Just goes to show you...rich does not equal smart. D.B.M. Uh... you guys know about NFTs right? Haha! And even going beyond NFTs, apparently an invisible statue was sold for $18k! https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/invisible-sculpture-sells-18-thousand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff3125 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 18 hours ago, atarialoha said: Uh... you guys know about NFTs right? Haha! And even going beyond NFTs, apparently an invisible statue was sold for $18k! https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/invisible-sculpture-sells-18-thousand Yep, it 's getting out of hand. At this point I'm more inclined to believe it's just fake auctions and media hounds. An invisible statue, a chicken McNugget, just makes no sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Throwing vast amounts of money at invisible stuff seems to be all the rage these days. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarialoha Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 10:20 PM, flashjazzcat said: Throwing vast amounts of money at invisible stuff seems to be all the rage these days. Yep, and those youngsters keep saying, what do you old farts know! It's "totally different this time!" Anyway, NFTs seem to be coming down in valuation (what valuation?!), along with the whole CHOC (Crypto House Of Cards). The whole crazy situation looks even worse than 1999/2000... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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