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Title: Q-Bert value? (Updated!)
Post by: Raven.. on November 11, 2005, 01:15:46 am

What is a dedicated Q*Bert worth, in average condition?

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: menace on November 11, 2005, 07:50:35 am

I bought a decent looking q-bert (solid art on CP and bezel) with no sideart for $300--if that gives you any idea of going rates.  I needed to repair the neckboard on the monitor but it was a pretty straight forward repair.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on November 11, 2005, 06:54:12 pm

I've seen some in fair to good shape range from 600-1500 u.s. dollars

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Raven.. on November 12, 2005, 12:47:05 am

Really?  I had no idea Q-Bert went for those prices. 

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: koolmoecraig on November 12, 2005, 01:41:38 pm

Quote from: qbert247 on November 11, 2005, 06:54:12 pm

I've seen some in fair to good shape range from 600-1500 u.s. dollars

You're smoking crack. A Q-bert with under 2000 plays went for $1600 a little while back. That is FAR above "fair to good" shape. We are talking near MINT.

Just 2 days ago another NEAR MINT one sold on Ebay for $910.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Qbert-Q-bert-Arcade-Video-Game-Near-Mint_W0QQitemZ6222236701QQcategoryZ13716QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The days of $1500 "common" classics are over. The market is dead. People who want certain games either already have them or would rather put their money in a mulitgame. I went to a Superauctions about a month ago and I don't think one classic went for over $600. Two Star Wars uprights went for $500 each. Those things used to bring $1500. Meanwhile, one guy brought like 10 Multigame cocktails to sell. Each of them sold for $1700-$2200. Cha-Ching.

The best way to figure values is to check the Ebay completed auctions. A Q-Bert in good, solid condition is $400-$600. As for "fair to good", $300 tops.

Peace.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Raven.. on November 12, 2005, 02:49:21 pm

I actually think Q*Bert is too hard to be fun.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Raven.. on November 12, 2005, 06:25:25 pm

Side shot has been fixed and added pic of the board set

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on November 12, 2005, 10:31:46 pm

OMG, is that an '05 liscence tag??? Where in Texas was that machine?

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Raven.. on November 12, 2005, 11:18:23 pm

Right here in Lewisville.  Yeah, it's an 05 tag.  This was (not) earning it's keep until a few days ago.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value?
Post by: Q*Bert_OP on November 13, 2005, 02:37:13 pm

Quote from: EyeDoc on November 12, 2005, 11:18:23 pm

Right here in Lewisville.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value? (Updated!)
Post by: Raven.. on November 16, 2005, 02:09:42 am

Hey Q*Bert lives!

Title: Re: Q-Bert value? (Updated!)
Post by: koolmoecraig on November 16, 2005, 04:43:07 am

Q*berts are notorious for losing sound. It has to do with too much power flowing through the sound amp chip. Google around to learn about the fix.

I thought $350 was your working price.

Title: Re: Q-Bert value? (Updated!)
Post by: Raven.. on November 16, 2005, 08:55:14 pm

That was when when it wouldn't come on.  I have a local guy coming tomorrow to check it out anyway.  Probably put it on RGVAC if nothing else goes.  i don't know...... (mainly depends on if I sell my Biscayne or not).

Title: Re: Q-Bert value? (Updated!)
Post by: Raven.. on November 17, 2005, 01:01:56 am

Woo Hoo!  I got the sound fixed.  Now Q*Bert's "working all the way."   ;D