View Full Version : What do you do when selling 2600's?
Darth Sensei
11-25-2005, 07:18 PM
So, I have quite a few 2600's and I'm planning to move.
I'm sure many of them don't have Power Adapters or the switch boxes for them.
What do you guys do with these?
Also, when you sell one with both of those parts, do you do anything to clean the cartridge slot or do you normally not have to do that?
I'd appreciate any feedback.
Austin
11-25-2005, 07:23 PM
I usually give the cartridge slot a quick cleaning, just for courtesy's sake. It's not necessary, though. Just nice.
Sanriostar
11-25-2005, 07:39 PM
i try to make sets out of them; throw in some commons, 2 sticks, and maybe a pair of paddles if I've got them. 'cause quite often, whomever I'm selling it to probably has no plans to build thier collection; it'll just end up in the closet after 2 weeks or so.
Videogamerdaryll
11-25-2005, 10:29 PM
I also have a ton of 2600 decks I'd like to get rid of...I listed one today on ebay..
The time it taks to go through them all isn't worth it sometimes. x_x
Darth Sensei
11-26-2005, 11:39 AM
So, should I assume from these posts (or rather the lack thereof) that 2600's aren't worht selling?
No...I got a couple free from a co-worker recently w/ controllers & games. I split them up as evenly as I could & just sold one on ebay for $30.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8235139925&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AIT&rd=1
Not a bad profit for barely any effort.
kedawa
11-26-2005, 07:44 PM
$30, eh?
Maybe I should start grabbing these things when I see them at the Amity and whatnot.
Just yesterday I saw a 2600 and about a dozen various controllers, mostly paddles, at the thrift store.
I'd venture to say almost any forum member here probably would've scooped them up!
s1lence
11-26-2005, 08:07 PM
I clean them up and sell them with a controller and power supply, possibly a common game as well. . The RF adaptor becomes the buyers problem.
Hmm- I'd say the RF adaptor is an integral part of the package...if anything I'd let the buyer get their own games (though I didnt this time around.) I even swapped out a few crummy-looking carts for some of my own in better shape.
But anyway yeah, try to clean everything up real good externally, & if you're schooled in dismantling/fixing/tweaking stuff, that's a good idea too. Just make sure it all works like it's supposed to, & if not then say so & try to be specific about it.
Kejoriv
11-28-2005, 08:19 AM
I wait to sell one until I have a controller and all the necessary cords that sell it on Ebay.
davepesc
11-28-2005, 11:21 AM
Obviously, you could list a plain deck on ebay and sell it as-is, but if you want to get any interest, I think you need power supply, sticks, paddles and most importantly: GAMES. The RF switch is somewhat optional, but it is better to include either an original or modern variety with coaxial connector.
As for cleaning, I'm a bit of a nut in that I clean out the corrugated shell with Q-Tips! (There's a lot of funk down there.)
Bottom line is that when selling 2600 decks, you are trying to attract new players or those on a nostalga binge. Collectors (like you) generally can get up to their ears in Atari 2600 consoles. Therefore, I think a noce assortment of games is the most important thing in attracting the 1-time buyer who just wants to be 12 again.