Atari8bitCarts Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Shawn said: The links are not posted on purpose. why not. So we just post, "you got to check this out, boy this one is for the books", Cant believe what they are asking for this" .... just to screw with people. I'm tired of going to eBay then and there isn't an auction to be found. You post the links. That's really an important part of interesting auctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/283663840951 Atari 2800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Cool item, Black Sabbath Headless Cross Tourbook https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Sabbath-Tourbook-Headless-Cross-Tour-1989-Booklet/124289239639 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 6/16/2020 at 7:30 PM, Atari8bitCarts said: why not. So we just post, "you got to check this out, boy this one is for the books", Cant believe what they are asking for this" .... just to screw with people. I'm tired of going to eBay then and there isn't an auction to be found. You post the links. That's really an important part of interesting auctions. Not posting the links to ultra rare items or prototypes etc. is the standard among some people due to potential shill bidders, tire kickers, and trolls. With rare items there's realistically only a small handful of collectors who are able to compete in that market, and it's seen as unsportsmanlike to "blast" the auctions to anyone who can see. While it benefits those who want to take a peek or possibly try to put their hat in the ring, it also allows resellers and others who may not necessarily see the link on the other marketplaces but will definitely lurk AA and other sites another opportunity to see the item and possibly inflate the price. Generally the idea is that what competition there is for incredibly rare things should be legitimate; requiring both honest observers AND resellers, shills, and trolls to perform a search and put in the legwork is a way to ensure that competition remains that way. Arguably, as well, it keeps the prices down to what the market realistically should be, keeping items in the hands of us (rather than resellers) and more likely to benefit the community. It's not a generally accepted unspoken rule, though, and reasonable minds may differ on whether it's beneficial or not. Personally I agree with it, but others see it as preventing free exchange. There's arguments both ways. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari8bitCarts Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Cebus Capucinis said: Not posting the links to ultra rare items or prototypes etc. is the standard among some people due to potential shill bidders, tire kickers, and trolls. With rare items there's realistically only a small handful of collectors who are able to compete in that market, and it's seen as unsportsmanlike to "blast" the auctions to anyone who can see. While it benefits those who want to take a peek or possibly try to put their hat in the ring, it also allows resellers and others who may not necessarily see the link on the other marketplaces but will definitely lurk AA and other sites another opportunity to see the item and possibly inflate the price. Generally the idea is that what competition there is for incredibly rare things should be legitimate; requiring both honest observers AND resellers, shills, and trolls to perform a search and put in the legwork is a way to ensure that competition remains that way. Arguably, as well, it keeps the prices down to what the market realistically should be, keeping items in the hands of us (rather than resellers) and more likely to benefit the community. It's not a generally accepted unspoken rule, though, and reasonable minds may differ on whether it's beneficial or not. Personally I agree with it, but others see it as preventing free exchange. There's arguments both ways. Boy, how does one respond to that logic, "I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you....". I want to draw attention to something but then that attracts too many people interested. So let's use false titles, bogus information, incorrect auction information. To throw everyone off the scent I guess. Edited August 11, 2020 by Atari8bitCarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I thought this was a really interesting auction and was considering placing a bid but it went for way more than I would have been willing to pay... edit: The link wasn't working but it was a Porky's press kit Edited August 17, 2020 by cvga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmavision2000 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/233682741897 Who's gonna tell them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Magmavision2000 said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233682741897 Who's gonna tell them? They never want to hear it anyhow. It would be a super rare heavy sixer. So heavy they couldn't even include all six switches! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 12:24 AM, Magmavision2000 said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233682741897 Who's gonna tell them? With that impeccable feedback, how can you not trust what they say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmavision2000 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, taxman said: With that impeccable feedback, how can you not trust what they say? I didn't look at the feedback when I found the listing... How can someone have that kind of reputation on eBay and still have an account?!? (To people who didn't look at the listing, the seller's feedback is %62.5 positive feedback) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 12:02 AM, cvga said: I thought this was a really interesting auction and was considering placing a bid but it went for way more than I would have been willing to pay... edit: The link wasn't working but it was a Porky's press kit I was really interested in this. Interested with a bid up to $200, but that sadly wasn’t even close. Based on who won, i think the second place bidder could’ve gone another 200 and still wouldn’t have won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Excellent deal for anyone looking for an A8 setup...based on the listing, the seller clearly thinks the 800XL is a keyboard attachment for the light sixer lol...Also comes with a 1050 disk drive and one of the harder to find beige PSUs and also the aforementioned light sixer. If I didn't vow to stop buying stuff I don't need, I would have already purchased this, assuming they were willing to ship... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/213119223453684 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336388814410816 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360130184959984 pretty damn good deals if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I shouldn't even share this since someone will probably buy it before I can save up the funds but sometimes you have to take a risk... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-console-and-games-great-condition-40-years-old/224127671440?hash=item342f0cdc90:g:l6oAAOSwBNpfJigi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, cvga said: I shouldn't even share this since someone will probably buy it before I can save up the funds but sometimes you have to take a risk... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-console-and-games-great-condition-40-years-old/224127671440?hash=item342f0cdc90:g:l6oAAOSwBNpfJigi two whole pac man carts doe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magmavision2000 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, cvga said: I shouldn't even share this since someone will probably buy it before I can save up the funds but sometimes you have to take a risk... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-console-and-games-great-condition-40-years-old/224127671440?hash=item342f0cdc90:g:l6oAAOSwBNpfJigi Unreasonably high price and no feedback? I smell a scam. Edited August 22, 2020 by Magmavision2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Magmavision2000 said: Unreasonably high price and no feedback? I smell a scam. Or maybe you're just trying to get other people not to bid so you can get it at a low price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangest Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Mama-Opens-Atari-7800-Christmas-Present-1980s-Vintage-Polaroid-Photograph-/254632600085?hash=item3b49492215%3Ag%3Al94AAOSwZIxezETs&nma=true&si=u30%2FJ6LtjCFOYAiKMl%2Fa%2BmtCL20%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 There’s something for everyone out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 What the holy jack rabbit farts?? https://ebay.com/itm/254668497415 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masschamber Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 5:50 PM, bluejay said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/336388814410816 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/360130184959984 pretty damn good deals if you ask me Yeah I'd agree with that. On 8/17/2020 at 12:24 AM, Magmavision2000 said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/233682741897 Who's gonna tell them? I did, hoping for a fun response also a sears picture label superman has been listed, shame it's not an auction, how long has it been since one has been on ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-Yellow-text-Superman-picture-label-cartridge-Atari-2600-tested/184414407048?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Bill Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 19 hours ago, masschamber said: Yeah I'd agree with that. I did, hoping for a fun response also a sears picture label superman has been listed, shame it's not an auction, how long has it been since one has been on ebay? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-Yellow-text-Superman-picture-label-cartridge-Atari-2600-tested/184414407048?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 Yeah, I’m watching that. I can’t see anyone paying that even for this but who knows. I noticed the same guy just sold a CIB Cannon Man for $999 and a CIB regular Sears Superman for I think $600. Never thought those would sell for that either but it looks like they both went quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 23 hours ago, OLD CS1 said: What the holy jack rabbit farts?? https://ebay.com/itm/254668497415 That's quite amusing. Of their 321 listings, that's the only one that looks extremely ridiculous. The next highest auction is a lot of 25 pipe fittings for $299, and it quickly goes down from there. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 7:56 PM, OLD CS1 said: What the holy jack rabbit farts?? https://ebay.com/itm/254668497415 Maybe his/her keyboard is broken and accidentally entered 2 extra 0s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 9:56 PM, OLD CS1 said: What the holy jack rabbit farts?? https://ebay.com/itm/254668497415 Probably Jesus personal vic20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuwalker Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Atari_Bill said: Yeah, I’m watching that. I can’t see anyone paying that even for this but who knows. I noticed the same guy just sold a CIB Cannon Man for $999 and a CIB regular Sears Superman for I think $600. Never thought those would sell for that either but it looks like they both went quick. Jesus Mary of Joseph, Cannon Man boxed for 1k! I don't know if it's the Covid thing getting into people's heads; I'm noticing shit has been selling on eBay for astronomical numbers as of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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