Refurbished?

[boatofcar]

Hmmm
$90 for an Atari thats been cleaned up?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3537

[Drexel923]

At least we get a free tutorial on how to clean an atari system

[CRaCKeRJaCK1980]

Every system that I own looks like this one. I take particular pride is showing off like new consoles. Sure takes a lot of time, but well worth it in the end.

[nesuser2]

hah, he reposted it........."nobody bought the first time.....maybe we'll find an idiot this week! what's that lassy? timmy fell in the well?" - S.T.U.P.I.D.

[dave2236]

Wow, that guy must also be a used car salesman. He really pours it on doesn't he? I mean they are nice and clean, but man thats alot of BS.


nice pics though

[Duncan]

The price is a bit much, methinks. A Buy-It-Now of around $60 would be more like it, considering the pretty minor labor time involved (and the fact that he calls his process "elementary" -- meaning that, you know, maybe I could do it myself anyway).

But you gotta admit, he does beautiful work...

Duncan

[Oobgarm]

They do look nice, yes. But even a reconditioned unit isn't worth $90. A $40-$50 BIN would be a bit more acceptable.

I find it hard to believe that "sodapop" is common problem with Ataris. Why would you put that near the console anyway?

[FABombjoy]

Wow. I have a giant pile of 'refurbished' Genesis consoles. Maybe I could get an extra 40-50 a piece for them. Yeah... That's the ticket...

[Duncan]

They do look nice, yes. But even a reconditioned unit isn't worth $90. A $40-$50 BIN would be a bit more acceptable.

I find it hard to believe that "sodapop" is common problem with Ataris. Why would you put that near the console anyway?

Good point. Dust, yes; chip or cookie crumbs, maybe; liquid, no. When using any electronic equipment, I tend to keep my beverages as far-the-hell away as possible -- usually on the floor in a safe, spill-proof location. I spend too much on this stuff to be careless!

Actually, now that I think about it, I'd almost prefer to buy a dirty Atari provided it works well -- that way, you know it's been given proper use and not packed away somewhere. Gotta give it room to stretch its legs, eh? :P

Duncan