How does being able to confirm they are tested affect their ebay value?
I've got a Pac Man 2 game that takes some weird batteries that I am
considering putting up. Perhaps a better question is will you even bid
on an untested unit? Is it worth it for me to track done some batteries?
John
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Question for vintage handheld collectors
Started by tyranthraxus, Nov 25 2003 4:32 PM
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Adrian M
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Posted Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:34 PM
Personally, I prefer that any used items I buy are tested in advance. Of course, one can never be sure with eBay as sometimes the seller simply states that the product was tested without have done so.
You're bound to yield greater sales if you can take at least a pic of the unit running/working. That way, the buyer can get a better sense of comfort and confidence when deciding whether or not to bid on your auction.
My advice, spend the $2.00 or whatever it will cost you for the batteries. You'll benefit from it in the long run.
You're bound to yield greater sales if you can take at least a pic of the unit running/working. That way, the buyer can get a better sense of comfort and confidence when deciding whether or not to bid on your auction.
My advice, spend the $2.00 or whatever it will cost you for the batteries. You'll benefit from it in the long run.
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Posted Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:44 PM
I generally assume "untested" means not working and bid accordingly.
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Posted Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:58 PM
eric_ruck said:
I generally assume "untested" means not working and bid accordingly.
Eric
Eric
Me too.
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Posted Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:06 PM
i tack the other way, i bid on the ugly ducklings and hope for the best, havent had any bad luck so far and i've picked up a lot of handhelds on ebay. pretty much the worst that can happen to handheld is battery leakage, so mention that "clean compartment"...anyways which pacman 2 do you mean? the blue entex takes 4 C cells, not really that exotic 
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Posted Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:34 PM
I useually bid only on tested stuff, unless there simply isn't a supply of them. If it's the only game, and I was wanting it, I'd bid on it weather it was tested or not (but I probably wouldn't pay as high as I would knowing it worked)
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Posted Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:45 PM
Yes I have the entex Pacman 2. Its the only thing I have that uses
those battery sizes so buying the batteries means I either ship it
with it or toss em. Money is a little tight right now and I am cleaning
out my game closet to free up some space and get a few bucks.
That handheld (along with a mattel football 2) are things I just picked
up with various game lots. I don't believe they are worth a whole lot
so I want to limit my expenses but if testing put the pac is what it takes
then well thats what I'll do.
John
those battery sizes so buying the batteries means I either ship it
with it or toss em. Money is a little tight right now and I am cleaning
out my game closet to free up some space and get a few bucks.
That handheld (along with a mattel football 2) are things I just picked
up with various game lots. I don't believe they are worth a whole lot
so I want to limit my expenses but if testing put the pac is what it takes
then well thats what I'll do.
John
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