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The Space Boss wrote:
> you're kidding right?
>
If you think about it, these packaging inserts are pretty rare. First
ask how many 5200 boxes survive. Then ask how many packaging inserts
survive from the number of boxes that survived.
It all boils down to supply and demand. I don't think $10 is too
outrageous an asking price. Anything over might be getting into
questionable territory, but again, supply and demand. It all depends on
what someone is willing to pay.
If it makes you feel any better, monies received go right back into
classic game purchases for my collection. Well, did it make you feel better?
That is all... <-- look a grammatical oxymoron!
The Space Boss wrote:
> you're kidding right?
>
If you think about it, these packaging inserts are pretty rare. First
ask how many 5200 boxes survive. Then ask how many packaging inserts
survive from the number of boxes that survived.
It all boils down to supply and demand. I don't think $10 is too
outrageous an asking price. Anything over might be getting into
questionable territory, but again, supply and demand. It all depends on
what someone is willing to pay.
If it makes you feel any better, monies received go right back into
classic game purchases for my collection. Well, did it make you feel better?
That is all... <-- look a grammatical oxymoron!
Archived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?)
The Space Boss wrote:
> you're kidding right?
>
Oh and perhaps I should have elobarated:
These are soft foam (not styrofoam) glued on to cardboard. They are the
original packing materials that came with a 5200 until. Each foam piece
features a cutout in the shape of the side profile of a 5200 unit. They
make a 5200 sandwich when capping each end of the console and keep it
snug and cozy in its box.
The Space Boss wrote:
> you're kidding right?
>
Oh and perhaps I should have elobarated:
These are soft foam (not styrofoam) glued on to cardboard. They are the
original packing materials that came with a 5200 until. Each foam piece
features a cutout in the shape of the side profile of a 5200 unit. They
make a 5200 sandwich when capping each end of the console and keep it
snug and cozy in its box.
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"The Space Boss" <drsmith666@aol.com> wrote in
news:1126217041.486842.159190@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> you're kidding right?
>
>
Why are you such a freaking douchebag? Perhaps someone has a loose system
in the original box. I'd pay upto $10 for the inserts for a few of my
systems (2600, Inty, TI 99/4a). Some of my boxes are damn near mint but
don't have the inserts, and it's cheaper than buying another CIB system
hoping for the inserts.
--
___
Chuck Whitby - Founder
East Coast Gaming Expo
http
/www.ecgxpo.com
"It's the games"
"The Space Boss" <drsmith666@aol.com> wrote in
news:1126217041.486842.159190@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> you're kidding right?
>
>
Why are you such a freaking douchebag? Perhaps someone has a loose system
in the original box. I'd pay upto $10 for the inserts for a few of my
systems (2600, Inty, TI 99/4a). Some of my boxes are damn near mint but
don't have the inserts, and it's cheaper than buying another CIB system
hoping for the inserts.
--
___
Chuck Whitby - Founder
East Coast Gaming Expo
http
/www.ecgxpo.com"It's the games"
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Chuck Whitby wrote:
> "The Space Boss" <drsmith666@aol.com> wrote in
> news:1126217041.486842.159190@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>>you're kidding right?
>>
>>
>
>
> Why are you such a freaking douchebag? Perhaps someone has a loose system
> in the original box. I'd pay upto $10 for the inserts for a few of my
> systems (2600, Inty, TI 99/4a). Some of my boxes are damn near mint but
> don't have the inserts, and it's cheaper than buying another CIB system
> hoping for the inserts.
>
Chuck,
I think you found his new I.D.
DR SMITH
BASS GUITAR GOD
THE SPACE BOSS
and now...
FREAKING DOUCHEBAG
or I recommend, FREAKING DOUCHEBAG 666
Chuck Whitby wrote:
> "The Space Boss" <drsmith666@aol.com> wrote in
> news:1126217041.486842.159190@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>
>>you're kidding right?
>>
>>
>
>
> Why are you such a freaking douchebag? Perhaps someone has a loose system
> in the original box. I'd pay upto $10 for the inserts for a few of my
> systems (2600, Inty, TI 99/4a). Some of my boxes are damn near mint but
> don't have the inserts, and it's cheaper than buying another CIB system
> hoping for the inserts.
>
Chuck,
I think you found his new I.D.
DR SMITH
BASS GUITAR GOD
THE SPACE BOSS
and now...
FREAKING DOUCHEBAG
or I recommend, FREAKING DOUCHEBAG 666
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MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in news:qP5Ue.13832$ct5.2154
@fed1read04:
> They
> make a 5200 sandwich
mmm.. sandwich...
--
Aaron J. Bossig
http/www.GodsLabRat.com
http/www.dvdverdict.com
MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in news:qP5Ue.13832$ct5.2154
@fed1read04:
> They
> make a 5200 sandwich
mmm.. sandwich...
--
Aaron J. Bossig
http
/www.GodsLabRat.comhttp
/www.dvdverdict.comArchived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?)
MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:gL5Ue.13831$ct5.5120@fed1read04:
> The Space Boss wrote:
>> you're kidding right?
>>
>
> If you think about it, these packaging inserts are pretty rare. First
> ask how many 5200 boxes survive. Then ask how many packaging inserts
> survive from the number of boxes that survived.
>
> It all boils down to supply and demand. I don't think $10 is too
> outrageous an asking price. Anything over might be getting into
> questionable territory, but again, supply and demand. It all depends
> on what someone is willing to pay.
>
> If it makes you feel any better, monies received go right back into
> classic game purchases for my collection. Well, did it make you feel
> better?
>
> That is all... <-- look a grammatical oxymoron!
>
Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
--
___
Chuck Whitby - Founder
East Coast Gaming Expo
http/www.ecgxpo.com
"It's the games"
MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:gL5Ue.13831$ct5.5120@fed1read04:
> The Space Boss wrote:
>> you're kidding right?
>>
>
> If you think about it, these packaging inserts are pretty rare. First
> ask how many 5200 boxes survive. Then ask how many packaging inserts
> survive from the number of boxes that survived.
>
> It all boils down to supply and demand. I don't think $10 is too
> outrageous an asking price. Anything over might be getting into
> questionable territory, but again, supply and demand. It all depends
> on what someone is willing to pay.
>
> If it makes you feel any better, monies received go right back into
> classic game purchases for my collection. Well, did it make you feel
> better?
>
> That is all... <-- look a grammatical oxymoron!
>
Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
--
___
Chuck Whitby - Founder
East Coast Gaming Expo
http
/www.ecgxpo.com"It's the games"
Archived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?)
> Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
> replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
> for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
> imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
Spoken like a true entrepreneur.
Now take it to the next level... create replacement boxes for systems.
Now *that* would be a market. I wonder what legal ramifications would
exist... can one print and sell products that have brand names on them?
Doubtful.
> Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
> replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
> for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
> imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
Spoken like a true entrepreneur.
Now take it to the next level... create replacement boxes for systems.
Now *that* would be a market. I wonder what legal ramifications would
exist... can one print and sell products that have brand names on them?
Doubtful.
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 02:30:57 GMT, Chuck Whitby
<chuck@toomanygames.com> wrote:
>Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
>replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
>for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
>imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
A large market?
As The Space Boss would say:
"you're kidding right"?
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 02:30:57 GMT, Chuck Whitby
<chuck@toomanygames.com> wrote:
>Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
>replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
>for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
>imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
A large market?
As The Space Boss would say:
"you're kidding right"?
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On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:18:48 -0700, MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
>> Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
>> replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
>> for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
>> imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
>
>Spoken like a true entrepreneur.
>
>Now take it to the next level... create replacement boxes for systems.
>Now *that* would be a market. I wonder what legal ramifications would
>exist... can one print and sell products that have brand names on them?
>Doubtful.
Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
real thing why bother?
It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
George
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 11:18:48 -0700, MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>
>> Yah know... I'm curious to know how much it would cost to make
>> replacement styrofoam inserts... I'm sure a mold would have to be made
>> for each system, it could get costly... but if you make a lot, I'd
>> imagine there's definately a large market that would buy them.
>
>Spoken like a true entrepreneur.
>
>Now take it to the next level... create replacement boxes for systems.
>Now *that* would be a market. I wonder what legal ramifications would
>exist... can one print and sell products that have brand names on them?
>Doubtful.
Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
real thing why bother?
It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
George
Archived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?)
> Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
> all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
> picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
> the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
> real thing why bother?
> It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
> of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
whatever).
And that brings me to another good idea... repro boxes for games. I have
a wall dedicated to boxed NES games. I'm 100 boxes away from a complete
collection. One of the boxes I need is Donkey Kong jr. Math. Would I pay
$10 for a repro box for this game? Absolutely... and I wouldn't even
bother trying to get the original, 'cause a box really isn't worth $100
to me.
> Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
> all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
> picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
> the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
> real thing why bother?
> It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
> of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
whatever).
And that brings me to another good idea... repro boxes for games. I have
a wall dedicated to boxed NES games. I'm 100 boxes away from a complete
collection. One of the boxes I need is Donkey Kong jr. Math. Would I pay
$10 for a repro box for this game? Absolutely... and I wouldn't even
bother trying to get the original, 'cause a box really isn't worth $100
to me.
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MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in news:VppUe.14108$ct5.5945
@fed1read04:
> I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
> people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
> as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
> appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
> whatever).
>
> And that brings me to another good idea... repro boxes for games. I have
> a wall dedicated to boxed NES games. I'm 100 boxes away from a complete
> collection. One of the boxes I need is Donkey Kong jr. Math. Would I pay
> $10 for a repro box for this game? Absolutely... and I wouldn't even
> bother trying to get the original, 'cause a box really isn't worth $100
> to me.
>
This is exactly why I don't make a big deal over boxes... that's $10
I could be spending on other games. The only cart system I actually
collect boxes for is the Genesis, since the plastic game cases were
actually functional.
--
Aaron J. Bossig
http/www.GodsLabRat.com
http/www.dvdverdict.com
MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com> wrote in news:VppUe.14108$ct5.5945
@fed1read04:
> I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
> people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
> as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
> appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
> whatever).
>
> And that brings me to another good idea... repro boxes for games. I have
> a wall dedicated to boxed NES games. I'm 100 boxes away from a complete
> collection. One of the boxes I need is Donkey Kong jr. Math. Would I pay
> $10 for a repro box for this game? Absolutely... and I wouldn't even
> bother trying to get the original, 'cause a box really isn't worth $100
> to me.
>
This is exactly why I don't make a big deal over boxes... that's $10
I could be spending on other games. The only cart system I actually
collect boxes for is the Genesis, since the plastic game cases were
actually functional.
--
Aaron J. Bossig
http
/www.GodsLabRat.comhttp
/www.dvdverdict.comArchived from groups: rec.games.video.classic (More info?)
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:04:08 -0700, MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
>> all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
>> picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
>> the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
>> real thing why bother?
>> It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
>> of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
>
>I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
>people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
>as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
>appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
>whatever).
How big of a market do you see in this? The collecting community is
nothing compared to what it was 10 years ago. Factor in the many
people who don't collect boxes (yes, I save them on any new system I
buy but when buying old used systems/games it doesn't mean much to
me), add in those who do collect and will only want originals...just
how many people are left?
The Vectrex has the biggest homebrew market by far. Did the cost to
reproduce the cartridge cases ever pay off? Iirc the cost of the
molds were mind boggling....as in $4,000.00+
How about the repro side art and CPO production for arcade games?
These items are as valuable to game restoration as a fresh coat of
correct paint is to a classic car and yet that whole repro business is
cut throat and many small runs turn into a complete loss.
Will the tooling, material, supplies, ink, labor ect. ever pay off on
repro boxes, especially if you're going to get into individual games?
George
On Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:04:08 -0700, MrBiggles <mrbiggles909@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>> Better than just foam inserts, but I don't see any market in it at
>> all. People collecting complete systems with boxes are going to be
>> picky enough to want the real things. I save all mine right down to
>> the plastic baggies, twist ties and silica packets. If it aint the
>> real thing why bother?
>> It'll be the same as a rare cartridge or prototype being worth a lot
>> of money while you can't give away a repro copy.
>
>I totally disagree. If it's done exactly the same, I think lots of
>people would jump at the chance, if nothing more than to have it serve
>as a 'filler' until they can get the real thing. I think much of the
>appeal would be in that it would display well (like on a shelf or
>whatever).
How big of a market do you see in this? The collecting community is
nothing compared to what it was 10 years ago. Factor in the many
people who don't collect boxes (yes, I save them on any new system I
buy but when buying old used systems/games it doesn't mean much to
me), add in those who do collect and will only want originals...just
how many people are left?
The Vectrex has the biggest homebrew market by far. Did the cost to
reproduce the cartridge cases ever pay off? Iirc the cost of the
molds were mind boggling....as in $4,000.00+
How about the repro side art and CPO production for arcade games?
These items are as valuable to game restoration as a fresh coat of
correct paint is to a classic car and yet that whole repro business is
cut throat and many small runs turn into a complete loss.
Will the tooling, material, supplies, ink, labor ect. ever pay off on
repro boxes, especially if you're going to get into individual games?
George
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