...and do you think collecting arcade stuff is expensive? Check this!

[DarthNuno]

Awesome   



AIR RAID with Original Box - Very Rare Atari 2600 Game

*This is a relisting of auction # 110511589282 that was for the cartridge only. The reason I cancelled the original auction was because yesterday, the original box was found. I felt that they needed to be sold together.  I sent a letter to the people who had already placed bids and so far, they all understand. Reserve price is the same as original auction*

Some articles have called it the holy grail of 2600 games. There are less than 20 known to exist.

I am the original owner and only became aware that this game was considered one of the rarest video games after reading this article on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/03/20/mf.rich.off.video.games/index.html

History:

I clearly remember buying this game back in 1984 or 1985. My mother had taken me to a Tuesday Morning store in Arlington Texas. It was near the corner of Arkansas Lane and Medline Drive. Not too long after I purchased it, I got an Atari 800 and stopped playing the 2600. Since then, the Air Raid cartridge has been boxed up in my garage along with my 2600 and other games for over 20 years. The game box was stored separately and I just found it. I had no idea that I still had these game boxes. I can send you a picture of the other boxes upon request.

Facts For Collectors:

1) I bought it new in the original box.

2) This is the only original box known to exist.

3) In my earlier auction I stated, “The box was white and had very little if any writing on it. I only recognized that it was a 2600 game because of the cartridge. That would mean the cartridge was visible in the box. The box swung open or it might have had a clear window that showed the cartridge”. I believe I was remembering the white holder inside the box.

3) It did not come with an instruction book. The instructions are printed on the back of the box.

4) I understand that I need to verify the box is legitimate. On March 31, I met with Albert from AtariAge.com. He is the admin/owner of the site. He spent a while looking over the box and taking pictures/videos. You can read his comments five posts down on this page link:

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/160607-my-air-raid-auction-update/page__st__100

Visit these other links for more info:

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=9009692

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Raid_(video_game)

http://www.virginmedia.com/games/inpictures/most-expensive-games.php?ssid=8

Additional pictures:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E9.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E8.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E7.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E6.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E5.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E4.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E3.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E2.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/warsawts/E1.jpg

 

Special Thanks:

I would like to give a big thank you to Albert at AtariAge.com. If you need any information on Atari, visit his site!

Also, Robert S., thank you for all the guidance!

More information:

The box has a dime-sized crack and indention located on top of the white building on the front cover.

The game can require a little “wiggling” at times to get it to line up correctly.

If you have any questions, please feel free to shoot me a message. I will take more pictures or provide more background if needed.

PayPal only.

I will pay all shipping for next day USPS Express delivery with full insurance within the United States. I will ship internationally only after payment has cleared and with an additional fee. Delivery will require your signature.

The game works and will provide all the proof you need; thus, the sale will be final and no refunds will be issued.

 

Thank you for checking out this item and I hope it finds a good home!

 
On Apr-04-10 at 06:48:03 PDT, seller added the following information:

Few changes:

1) Due to the increased attention that this auction has received and for the high bid amount, it is prudent to put some bidder requirements in place to protect the integrity of this auction. Any bidders with a feedback score of less than 10 will have their bid cancelled. If you do not meet this threshold, feel free to contact me and I can reevaluate on a case by case basis.

2) The bid amount has surpassed the transaction limit that PayPal will allow. I will be contacting PayPal and eBay to discuss what other forms of secure payment that are available. This is no longer a PayPal only auction.

the original ebay link right here.

[Superully]

man, why can't i find something like this in my cellar?

[Belike]

I have some atari 2600 cartridges somewhere, for example tron, maybe I go and take a look at them!

[Sonic 1992]

It's ALWAYS the person who doesn't know/care/play/ videogames that luck into this stuff and cash it.      I've stopped at a zillion garage sales and found nothing but crap.

Ok.. I'll stop bitching...           I want a find like this!!