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[pmitch_3m]

I have been wanting to purchase a vectrex for some time, but the pricing on epay seems a tad ridiculous(for my wallet). What is a reasonable price for a working unit with minestorm(i know that worth is a subjective term), but do you think I would be able to find one for say $40?

thanks,
p

[Mayhem]

Only if you're lucky. $75 is probably about the right pricing here unboxed.

[SS]

It’s not completely out of the question that you might stumble upon one for $40 some day but plan to put some serious time into some serious looking.

I’d say that a loose Vectrex console will generally set you back $65-$90 nowadays. Which ain’t bad considering that when I started my hunt for one in the mid to late 90s they were consistently going for over $100.

[Ze_ro]

pmitch_3m said:

do you think I would be able to find one for say $40?

On eBay? No. Expect to spend at least $70. Keep in mind too that a Vectrex is a big, heavy machine, so shipping is going to add a lot to the price.

On the plus side, every Vectrex comes with Mine Storm... it's built into the machine.

--Zero

[tantone56]

Hell I got my vectrex with three games 1 controller and the actually system with shipping it all came out to $50.00. Well maybe the deal isnt that great though considering how I have yet to receive it. ...please come soon senior veccy

[SS]

tantone56 said:

Hell I got my vectrex with three games 1 controller and the actually system with shipping it all came out to $50.00.  Well maybe the deal isnt that great though considering how I have yet to receive it. ...please come soon  senior veccy  

You know, the ONLY time that I was ever screwed on a eBay transaction was on a $50 Vectrex. I’m hoping that your story will have a better ending to it than mine did.

[tantone56]

At least you ot yours on ebay...my ass is hanging in the wind cause I bought mine from a guy I saw on some xbox forums so it's not even like I can give him bad feedback I guarentee though if he screws me on this he'l be sorry.

[SteveW]

I remember looking through classic gaming mail-order catalogs in the early-to-mid 90's, and I couldn't find a Vectrex for under $125. It seems that they've gone down in resale value, which is great for people like us who really want one. I ordered one from Rob Mitchell (on this forum) before Christmas, but I still haven't gotten it yet. And while waiting for my order to arrive, I find a Vectrex in a thrift store for $5! Talk about weird luck. And the Vectrex isn't all that heavy. I was actually suprised by how light it was the first time I picked one up. It looks a little like a classic Mac, so I was expecting it to be around the same weight. But mine feels almost hollow in comparison.

[Rob Mitchell]

SteveW said:

I ordered one from Rob Mitchell (on this forum) before Christmas, but I still haven't gotten it yet. And while waiting for my order to arrive, I find a Vectrex in a thrift store for $5! Talk about weird luck.

Yes I am a slug /sloth .. Do you still want it or should I send your money back?

Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

[tantone56]

he said for me to tell you he doesnt want it and you can send it to me

[SteveW]

Sorry Tantone, I still want it. The one I recently found is going to my best friend, whenever I get a controller for it.

[tantone56]

Can I be your best friend?

[bcostin]

They're very desirable systems and people tend to hold on to them. I got a good deal on a Vectrex last October via the Marketplace forums here, so that's another good place to watch. A final price of less than $75 on ebay seems unlikely. Don't be tempted to skimp on decent shipping, either. They're bulky and somewhat fragile, and a broken Vectrex is no fun at all.