2600 games with manuals

[Sully70]

I'm curious as to how much having the manual increases the worth of the games. Unlike most items, I've noticed having the manual doesn't really increase bid prices all that much on e-Bay, except for the rarer games. Nintendo games with manuals seen to go for at least 25% higher in most cases, but 2600 games do not follow this pattern. Anybody agree or disagree?

[ATARIPITBULL]

I agree, only when you are dealing with a rare 2600 game, does the manual make it sell for more with out the box. I have a loose copy of Crazy Climber with its manual and it will sell for more money than with out it, on Ebay.

 

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Edited May 4, 2005 by ATARIPITBULL

[mos6507]

Personally, I don't like owning carts without manuals, especially when you are talking about the early narrow Warner Communicatins ones.

 

Manuals are a big part of the charm for me.

 

I'm probably in the minority, though.

[Zwackery]

I like manuals and boxes, and I prefer to "complete" bare carts with them when possible.

[Spud]

Personally, I don't like owning carts without manuals, especially when you are talking about the early narrow Warner Communicatins ones.

 

Manuals are a big part of the charm for me.

 

I'm probably in the minority, though.

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I'm with you, I'd like to have manuals and boxes if at all possible.

[MattG/Snyper2099]

Personally, I don't like owning carts without manuals, especially when you are talking about the early narrow Warner Communicatins ones.

 

Manuals are a big part of the charm for me.

 

I'm probably in the minority, though.

849034[/snapback]

 

I'm with you, I'd like to have manuals and boxes if at all possible.

849038[/snapback]

 

I collect manual variations so if it's a manual I don't have, I'll probably be bidding on it just for the paper. I've bought countless rarities w/manual just for the manual and then sold the cart off at a later time. Most often I take a $5-$10 loss in the long run but it's worth it to me. I have nearly every 2600 manual and they rule! Boxes take up way too much space!