The Flintstones - Dino: Lost In Bedrock IBM/TANDY (Worth Anything?)

[philosophyst]

EDIT: It's on ebay now: EBAY AUCTION LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270153384128&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

I came across this game and haven't seen it on ebay in active or completed and really haven't been able to dig much up about it by searching the net. I don't think it's a very common game but also realize it isn't likely to be of the highest demand. I was just wondering what you guys thought of price and/or rarity. The game's from 1990 and is for IBM/TANDY & 100% Compatibles on 3.5".

[philosophyst]

Probably not much then? I guess people don't really collect old DOS games like this and I would have to find someone who remembers this game as a kid and has been looking for it. I don't know, I'll throw it up on ebay and see if it gets any love.

Flintstones Link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270149690203&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

[Kitsune Sniper]

I don't suppose I could trouble you with a scan of the UPC code and the credits, could I? :) I ask so I can add that info to MobyGames.

Good luck with your auction!

[cyberfluxor]

Just so you know, most DOS games aren't worth much, ever rare ones. Most classic PC and MAC gamers just download from websites that host abandonware or have become freeware. I highly suggest making a backup copy before you let it go just in case. Whenever I buy computer games I back them up, especially ones based off floppies because:
1) They will at some point become corrupt.
2) Older and usually a bit more rare.
For #2, even having a virtual copy it's important for PC gamers because you just never know if you may have one of the last workable versions.

[Aussie2B]

I've been somewhat getting into buying older PC games recently, just because I seem to come across them more than anything else, and my number 1 rule is: don't buy floppies. Unless it's some really big name title, they tend to not be worth squat. I see them all the time, often really mint and nice, but I'll look them up on eBay and they won't be worth anything, even if they appear to be rare. Older games on CD is the way to go, but you'll also have to avoid a lot of stuff that's worthless.

[philosophyst]

I saw it at Goodwill for $1.99 and thought I would give it a try so if it gets the opening bid, I will not only be surprised but it will have been worth it. I just pick things up here and there, sometimes they go well on ebay, sometimes they don't. It's not a big investment so no big deal.

@ Kitsune Sniper: I will try and get the scans up tomorrow because the game is in my bedroom right now and my wife is sleeping. I'll do it though, no problem.

[philosophyst]

I don't suppose I could trouble you with a scan of the UPC code and the credits, could I? :) I ask so I can add that info to MobyGames.

Good luck with your auction!

Here is a scan of the back of the box which has the UPC. I'm not sure what you mean by "credits" but I'm assuming you mean the copyright and all that which is also on the back of the box. I am also showing the instruction card in full. I hope this helps!

[philosophyst]

It's on ebay now:

EBAY AUCTION LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270153384128&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)