OMG! Really! - Vectrex prices on eBay

[CrossBow]

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.

 

[RickR]

1 minute ago, CrossBow said:

$300 - $400 range

This sounds about right to me. 

[sramirez2008]

Sadly, the controllers themsleves have sold for more than $100.00

Edited September 22, 2023 by sramirez2008

[sramirez2008]

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😉

[TrekMD]

And ask the seller to throw in a second controller!  😆

[Vectrexer]

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. 

[Vectrexer]

On 9/17/2023 at 11:22 AM, Justin said:

Now do this with home prices.

Or bacon prices.

[Vectrexer]

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]

You must be that Vectrex Whisperer everyones talked about.😉

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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...

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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!

[RickR]

$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.

 

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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.

[sramirez2008]

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

[sramirez2008]

These are my custom Vectrex sticks. I also have a few backups of the original sticks. 

[RickR]

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

[TrekMD]

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.   😆

[TrekMD]

I don't have those controllers that Steve had but I have these...

[sramirez2008]

My favorite extra stock controller is the MB version. 

[sramirez2008]

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. 

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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!

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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?

[sramirez2008]

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.

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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!

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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!