Hello all!
Good news, and bad news.
I got a beat up package split down the side! The letter carrier said he checked his truck, and nothing "rolled" out. Not his fault, so I thanked him, and set the way too big "box" down for some unboxing. I carefully opened the carton, Whew! Smells like a wet basement! It was dirty. I'd be embarrassed to sell this to someone. I sell on eBay (since '02), and nothing left me without being cleaned up (unless the value is in the patina). It is a matter of customer service, and self reflection. If I got this at a yard sale, that's different. Sorry, had to vent.
Inside were poorly wrapped items. I'm not being critical being an online seller, but I know how to pack. This was lazy, and careless. Amazon is not a flea market... Inside the Aftermarket joysticks ended up to be some very nice 2600 sticks. I took it in stride, as I do want an 2600/7800.
The unit controller bay door was chipped. Missing one Joystick. NO POWER SUPPLY! Happy the AV switch was there. everything else wrapped in popped bubble wrap. I can see this stuff bouncing about for the who trip. Facepalm.
Luckily, I found a power supply that works in my "Radio Shack Box". I got it all together. I go to turn it on, and Pac-Man starts right up! Thank you! Time to get into the controllers...
One worked right out of the box. Very usable. The others had seen better days. I worked it out for a few hours. I have 2 controllers that work very decently. Excellent for Space Dungeon.
Overall, I am happy. Everything worked out. I only paid $36. I am going to talk to the seller, and perhaps that split at least in half. This is the only time I've ordered something on the net, and it has not worked out to my satisfaction. I'm not doing poorly overall.
My friend Dan, who was skeptical of how much fun this "old jank" machine can be. We stayed up all night with the three games I was lucky enough to find. Pac-Man, Qix, and Space Dungeon (with coupler).
I have newer consoles, but these are the first pieces in my "collection".
Thanks for listening.
Good news, and bad news.
I got a beat up package split down the side! The letter carrier said he checked his truck, and nothing "rolled" out. Not his fault, so I thanked him, and set the way too big "box" down for some unboxing. I carefully opened the carton, Whew! Smells like a wet basement! It was dirty. I'd be embarrassed to sell this to someone. I sell on eBay (since '02), and nothing left me without being cleaned up (unless the value is in the patina). It is a matter of customer service, and self reflection. If I got this at a yard sale, that's different. Sorry, had to vent.
Inside were poorly wrapped items. I'm not being critical being an online seller, but I know how to pack. This was lazy, and careless. Amazon is not a flea market... Inside the Aftermarket joysticks ended up to be some very nice 2600 sticks. I took it in stride, as I do want an 2600/7800.
The unit controller bay door was chipped. Missing one Joystick. NO POWER SUPPLY! Happy the AV switch was there. everything else wrapped in popped bubble wrap. I can see this stuff bouncing about for the who trip. Facepalm.
Luckily, I found a power supply that works in my "Radio Shack Box". I got it all together. I go to turn it on, and Pac-Man starts right up! Thank you! Time to get into the controllers...
One worked right out of the box. Very usable. The others had seen better days. I worked it out for a few hours. I have 2 controllers that work very decently. Excellent for Space Dungeon.
Overall, I am happy. Everything worked out. I only paid $36. I am going to talk to the seller, and perhaps that split at least in half. This is the only time I've ordered something on the net, and it has not worked out to my satisfaction. I'm not doing poorly overall.
My friend Dan, who was skeptical of how much fun this "old jank" machine can be. We stayed up all night with the three games I was lucky enough to find. Pac-Man, Qix, and Space Dungeon (with coupler).
I have newer consoles, but these are the first pieces in my "collection".
Thanks for listening.