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  1. Sabertooth
    I wish I had a way to play Master System. I wiped my emulators off of this computer and its not one I currently own. Looks fun though! Good luck everyone!
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    So I scored Astal for Sega Saturn a week ago on eBay.  It was advertised in great shape with the case intact.  The seller puts it in a priority mail with no bubble wrap or paper which obviously would allow for jostling during shipment.  Unsurprisingly, another Saturn case is needlessly ruined.  I reached out to the seller explaining the situation and asked for a partial refund of $8 for the case.  This is based on the cost of 10 replacement cases from Limited Run.  Instead of taking any responsibility for the poor packing, he suggested that I open a claim with USPS stating that the item wasn't damaged when he put it in the box!

    I have a real problem with opening a claim because it truly is due to a lack of packing and not USPS.  I'd like to keep the game as they are getting harder to come by.  Its really not the money at all its the point of the thing.  I can't imagine sending a good Saturn case out like that.  I know that many of you buy and sell on eBay.  Is a negative or neutral rating warranted? 

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    2. RickR

      RickR

      I had a case I mentioned in the "recent finds" forum thread.  I bought 3 SMS games.  Two of them had the wrong game in the casing.  I was able to salvage two of the three.  I contacted the seller, and they gave me a 1/3 partial refund.  Very fair.  I left a positive. 

       

    3. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      That's the thing isn't it? Even though I was disappointed, if someone tries to make it right or at least acknowledge their responsibility, I'm good. It didn't need to go the way it did. 

      Also, the 50s board game story is heartbreaking. I don't get that kinda disregard for your customers. At least they refunded your friend. 

    4. socrates63

      socrates63

      I had a few cases where the item arrived damaged or didn't match the condition described. I always offered the seller that I'd keep it for a partial refund, and they've always accepted my proposal for a partial refund (usually around $5 on $15-$20 item). I usually don't do this and will just accept the item and go on with my life but have complained in a few instance. In this case, I wouldn't bother with USPS either as Rick suggested. I'd suggest going directly to ebay and reporting that the item arrived damaged and you want a full refund.

      A month ago, I bought an Xbox 360 game on ebay. It was supposed to be in "good" condition, but when I got it, most of the cover had water damage. The angle and lighting of the photos in the listing did not show the damage nor was it disclosed. I notified the seller and provided photos. I offered to keep it if he gave me $12 refund (it was $20 + $4 shipping), but he asked me to return it for full refund  instead (although the listing indicated that the seller does not accept returns).

      At that point, I didn't want to interact directly with the seller, and I triggered ebay's return process. It was very smooth and fast. I was a little surprised to see that the shipping cost would be refunded and ebay even provided a free return shipping label. In all my years of purchasing from ebay, this was my first return. As a consumer, ebay's return process gave me confidence.

  3. Sabertooth
    31,300. A slight improvement and so very close to matching @RickR!
  4. Sabertooth
    @nosweargamer, Terra Cresta is correct! Also, thanks for running these!
  5. Sabertooth
    No, not Xevious. But you're on the right track.
  6. Sabertooth
    Nichibutsu
  7. Sabertooth

    You don't have to have a VCS to check out Antstream Arcade. I know I've mentioned it before but it's a ton of fun with a fantastic selection of games, tournaments and score challenges. I highly recommend it! 

    Up now, a Robotron 2084 single life challenge!

     

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    2. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      @RickR - it's available on multiple platforms: VCS, Windows, iOS, Android, Xbox One... 

      The version the VCS is optimized for that platform and contains some additional Atari content. 

      https://www.antstream.com/

    3. RickR

      RickR

      Very cool.  I had not heard of this.  I will check it out.  Thanks!

       

    4. Sabertooth

      Sabertooth

      For giggles I downloaded it to my Windows PC. It plays exactly the same. 

  8. Sabertooth
    Champion Baseball?
  9. Sabertooth
    Turbo Sub it is! Well done @RickR! Yeah, they did make a Lynx version. I think it's pretty good. Plus it is relatively cheap!
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    Entertainment Sciences
  11. Sabertooth
    Tetris?
  12. Sabertooth
    You got it @RickR! I personally had not played this until just recently on the VCS Vault.
  13. Sabertooth
    A little more...
  14. Sabertooth
    28,310.
  15. Sabertooth
    Atari
  16. Sabertooth
    19,810 after a few tries. This track is going to take some time.
  17. Sabertooth
    Super Glob?
  18. Sabertooth
    So it was "launch day" for the Atari VCS and you can now order the PC-console hybrid online from Atari or Best Buy, or if you live near a Micro Center, pick one up locally. Despite what I said in the immediately preceding post, I succumbed to an intoxicating blend of morbid curiosity, nostalgia and FOMO; I picked one up back in late February from the eBay. Three months in, I can say that I'm very impressed with the build and the content so far. More importantly, this has a lot of flexibility. Sure, it's a relatively low powered mini-PC, but the combination of content from the Atari store, upgradeability (mine is now 1tb with 32gb ram) and ability to run virtually any OS makes it a winner in my book. Even if Atari stopped supporting it tomorrow, it would be the sexiest emulation box out there. But the thing is, the stuff Atari is coming up with is actually pretty great. Plus the rotary on the joystick is amazing. It's easily my most played system. Best game: Three-way Tie Jetboard Joust Thrustlander (rotary control is a dream) Danger Scavenger Best App: Antstream Arcade
  19. Sabertooth

    If you've ever ordered from Best, this article will resonate. There are also some quotes from @Video 61.

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kvkx9/dont-piss-off-bradley-the-parts-seller-keeping-atari-machines-alive

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Great article.  I love BEST.  I do feel that twinge to "be careful" when I do order, but actually speaking to Bradley is always a pleasant experience for me. 

    2. socrates63

      socrates63

      I've ordered two or three times from both Best and V61. I never knew about getting banned from Best 😆. I always followed the instructions and things went smoothly.

      My last purchase had a minor hiccup because of a comment I made on the phone. Since he didn't take paypal, I called in to give him my credit card number. Well, I mistakenly called during non-business hours, and naturally, no one answered. I got a hold of Bradley on a later call and made the mistake of mentioning that I had called once previously and no one picked up. He seemed slightly annoyed 😄

      Lance, on the other hand, has been much more cordial and easier to buy from 😄

  20. Sabertooth
    XYBOTS it is!
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    More revealed.
  22. Sabertooth
    Atari Games
  23. Sabertooth
    Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters.
  24. Sabertooth
    It is indeed! I grew up with the NES version. My cousin and I played co-op endlessly on weekends. That and Contra!
  25. Sabertooth
    Tradewest
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