Author Topic: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games  (Read 1145 times)

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Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« on: April 08, 2024, 06:22:49 PM »
Any carts particularly collectible or valuable?
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Re: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2024, 10:51:30 PM »
They are all collectable but valuable is different. I used to be into consoles especially Atari and others of the era but all of mine have been in boxes for at least 10+ years and I haven't really followed them. I know a few were kinda rare with the picture labels like Gunslinger but again this was years ago. pRok was a huge collector and maybe he will chime in. There was nothing though that was super rare or expensive from what I remember.

Best thing is look up a cart on eBay and then click the sold filter and you will get a better idea.

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Re: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2024, 09:28:51 PM »
It's like any hobby.  There's commons and rares and prices are all over the place.  But also, like any hobby you have to decide why you collect... for fun or money? 

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Re: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2024, 10:53:29 PM »
i collect to share and let other play them..

no fun if you can't share the fun and enjoyment.

if i wanted to make money, i would stick with stocks and re-estate deals.
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Re: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2024, 01:01:04 AM »
i collect to share and let other play them..

no fun if you can't share the fun and enjoyment.

if i wanted to make money, i would stick with stocks and re-estate deals.

100% agree.  Whenever a hobby becomes something you look to make money on it usually ruins the hobby for you in the long run.  Keep it for fun it will stay fun, if you find yourself worrying every day if it's gained or lost value there's much better investments out there.
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Re: Atari 2600, intellivision, tele-games
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2024, 02:47:41 PM »
...if i wanted to lose money when a camel blows up near iraq, i would stick with stocks and bonds.

fixed that typo for you. :)
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