CrossBow Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 I've got two as well, but the other is not in as good a cosmetic condition as it has at least one broken boss post on the shell and the vector lines are a mess. I suspect one of the ICs it at fault for that since It has been recapped...etc...with no change. So, in my case, my spare is a parts spare. As for fair price I honestly don't know @- Ω - because I didn't technically have to pay for either of the two I own. The parts unit was given to me since it didn't work, and my actual working one was a gift from local collectors and friends to me for the 10th anniversary of my OVGE event I was hosting in the past here locally. I thought working Vectrex only consoles were in the about $300 - $400 range these days with spare controllers easily hitting $100 ? The games will vary like with any console however. TrekMD and - Ω - 1 1 Quote See what I'm up to over at the Ivory Tower Collections: http://www.youtube.com/ivorytowercollections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, CrossBow said: $300 - $400 range This sounds about right to me. - Ω - and Arenafoot 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Sadly, the controllers themsleves have sold for more than $100.00 Edited September 22, 2023 by sramirez2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, CrossBow said: I've got two as well, but the other is not in as good a cosmetic condition as it has at least one broken boss post on the shell and the vector lines are a mess. I suspect one of the ICs it at fault for that since It has been recapped...etc...with no change. So, in my case, my spare is a parts spare. You could mark it down to $1000.00 and lowball that eBay seller. jk😉 RickR and TrekMD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 And ask the seller to throw in a second controller! 😆 sramirez2008 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/18/2023 at 8:51 AM, socrates63 said: On 9/18/2023 at 6:45 PM, - Ω - said: So that brings up a question, what in the online opinion here is a "fair" price for a working Vectrex in great condition? Define "Vectrex in great condition" with more granular adjectives. %!#$&ing "Great condition" and "Mint" are so misued. - Ω -, TrekMD and socrates63 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 11:22 AM, Justin said: Now do this with home prices. Or bacon prices. socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 On 9/18/2023 at 6:20 PM, sramirez2008 said: Yes, I have two. You really need a backup Vectrex for your other back Vectrex. And a backup for those other Vectrex too. sramirez2008, - Ω -, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 You must be that Vectrex Whisperer everyones talked about.😉 TrekMD, - Ω - and socrates63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 VECTREX EQUITY FOR ALL! IF he would consider parting with a working one in good shape, I wonder how much he would charge with shipping... sramirez2008 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 I'm a firm believer in the notion that prices WILL start coming down in the future, when exactly that is, who knows. The population of the people who played these and horded them in later years are now starting to pass away. Those who did not play them and have no nostalgia for them will not pay the prices being asked. The problem being, I'll probably be dead too when they become affordable. 🥵 Asteroids, Battlezone and Lunar Lander... come to me! socrates63 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 $300 is affordable. Compare that (with inflation) to what it cost new. Buy one if you want one. For no reason, here's a pic of the sweet Genesis stick that has been converted for Vectrex. socrates63, sramirez2008 and - Ω - 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Just now, RickR said: $300 is affordable. Compare that (with inflation) to what it cost new. Buy one if you want one. For no reason, here's a pic of the sweet Genesis stick that has been converted for Vectrex. I could probably swing $300 if it was in good condition and came with a couple of games like Battlezone and Lunar Lander. Honestly though though, I prefer not to go the shipping route on one though, I'd be afraid of receiving damaged goods. Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, RickR said: $300 is affordable. Compare that (with inflation) to what it cost new. Buy one if you want one. For no reason, here's a pic of the sweet Genesis stick that has been converted for Vectrex. I have that stick, but its unmodified. I really like this stick. Edited September 22, 2023 by sramirez2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 These are my custom Vectrex sticks. I also have a few backups of the original sticks. - Ω - and RickR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Those are fantastic! All I have is that Genesis power stick conversion and a stock controller that has a repro label. Edited September 22, 2023 by RickR - Ω - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Vectrexer said: You really need a backup Vectrex for your other back Vectrex. And a backup for those other Vectrex too. I see you've planned your retirement well. 😆 Vectrexer, - Ω - and RickR 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 I don't have those controllers that Steve had but I have these... sramirez2008, RickR and - Ω - 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 My favorite extra stock controller is the MB version. - Ω - and TrekMD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, TrekMD said: I don't have those controllers that Steve had but I have these... You have some really nice controllers there Eugenio. TrekMD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 You guys are KILLING me here! I feel like a kid that was taken into a candy store as was told, you can look at anything you want, but you can't have anything! Oh, and this controller... I'm in love! sramirez2008 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 BTW - A few years ago I seem to remember something about a Vectrex modification that turned it into color and it could play true arcade GROMS. Was that true? If so are they still being done or is it even possible to get CRT's anymore? Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, - Ω - said: You guys are KILLING me here! I feel like a kid that was taken into a candy store as was told, you can look at anything you want, but you can't have anything! Oh, and this controller... I'm in love! This controller works just as good as the coin-op. It’s smaller, but otherwise it’s just as good. Purchased it from here. I’m actually waiting on a twin-stick Battle Zone controller from them. - Ω - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: This controller works just as good as the coin-op. It’s smaller, but otherwise it’s just as good. Purchased it from here. I’m actually waiting on a twin-stick Battle Zone controller from them. I'd like to see a Lunar Lander stick! sramirez2008 1 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- Ω - Posted September 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, sramirez2008 said: This controller works just as good as the coin-op. It’s smaller, but otherwise it’s just as good. Purchased it from here. I’m actually waiting on a twin-stick Battle Zone controller from them. Oooooh, one can even get a "proper" joystick with the stick on the right side! sramirez2008 and Justin 2 Quote <<< My YouTube Page >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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