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Defender cab on eBay goes from $9.99 to $1,800!?!?
Kremmit:
--- Quote from: RayB on September 08, 2005, 10:38:11 am ---
I would agree with you there. A prototype usually has incomplete game code or is made up of wire-wrapped board parts with lots of manually installed stuff, etc (as opposed to 100% factory made).
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That's a prototype PCB. This is a prototype cabinet.
A prototype is any piece that gets produced in a small quantity, before the final version is decided upon and mass-produced. They made a few of these cabinets when they were ready to start showcasing their new game at the trade shows. But before they started mass-producing them, they decided they didn't need the Lucas hassle, and decided to go with the design we're all familiar with instead for the main manufacturing run. So I think it's legit to call it a proto.
Wade:
I emailed him an hour after the original auction was created, trying to buy it with cash, hoping I noticed it before everyone else. I would have gone up to $500 or so. Of course, I was only one of hundreds, so he killed it and relisted it.
It wouldn't surprise me a bit if it went for $1800, but in my opinion, he'd do better leaving it alone or starting the relist at $1, so a bidding war could take place. It is possible no one will bid on it, and again he will just get a bunch of cash offers in email.
Anything less than $500 would be a steal for that game. $1000 or more is about right. The upper limit just depends on how many people are dying to get this game right now.
Doesn't matter if it's a prototype or not. It is an extremely rare example of a very desirable game. Nice regular Defenders go for $600-800, so this one is worth AT LEAST that amount. The problem with the game is minor and won't affect the cost whatsoever to a collector.
Wade
Crazy Cooter:
We have a bidder... :o
Too much IMO. I'd rather have a nice SW cockpit. That's a game everyone would pay for.
quarterback:
--- Quote from: Crazy Cooter on September 08, 2005, 11:26:03 am ---We have a bidder... :o
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And this person has bid on high price items before.
$1050 on a M.A.C.H. 3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6204708552
$648 for a book
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6552398019
I think we have a collector here who's got the cash money and willing to spend it.
Pik4chu:
--- Quote from: quarterback on September 08, 2005, 11:51:06 am ---
--- Quote from: Crazy Cooter on September 08, 2005, 11:26:03 am ---We have a bidder... :o
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And this person has bid on high price items before.
$1050 on a M.A.C.H. 3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6204708552
$648 for a book
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6552398019
I think we have a collector here who's got the cash money and willing to spend it.
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or he is buying on behalf of other people. (who are collectors) since those other two items dont exactly have much in common. I mean an arcade and a children's book? hehe.
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