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TheMilford
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:28 am

I went home for the weekend to clean out the attic of my old junk. I'm a bit of a pack-rat and had collected a ton of old video games and old rock magazines, papers & posters. Along with that stuff I had boxes and boxes of, art and scraps from my adolescence.

I found all of the rest of my D&D notes and maps and I happened to find another milk crate of gaming stuff. I found 2 more copies of the Holmes rulebook, these are 3rd prints but the lists on the back are different. One had the Chit-sheet but chits have been cut out. I found 2 more copies of B2 (wizard logo). 2 copies of the Expert rules (cook ed.) and X1 (blue cover), X2 and X3, a late printings of G1-2-3, Q1 and U2.

I also found semi-complete Mentzer sets, Basic, Expert, Companion and Master... and some other mid 80's stuff I have to grab next time.

I also found one of my Armory Chameleons, a purple/pink d20... which I guess if you have only one the d20 is the best to have.

It was quite a trip down memory lane as some of this stuff dates back to the late 80's. I ended up having to throw out a bunch of stuff as it was time to move on... Next moth I clean out the basement!

Cheers,
David

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:31 am

Agghhh!!! Don't tell me you threw out a bunch of video games. Depending on condition there are a lot of people that will buy vintage console and computer games. I should know since I am one of them. :wink:

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TheMilford
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:12 pm

Kingofpain89 wrote:Agghhh!!! Don't tell me you threw out a bunch of video games. Depending on condition there are a lot of people that will buy vintage console and computer games. I should know since I am one of them.

Hehe. I'm one of those guys too... But I only threw out broken parts and disassembled stuff that I was saving for parts.

I threw out a Coleco ADAM CPU that I had stolen the DDDrive from to add to another CPU. I threw out a broken Odyssey 2 that was DOA and I had robbed the controllers from. I also threw out a dead and disassembled NES... and an old rusted Remington typewriter.

I found my Intellevision II that is in the original box but might need some TLC. I have an original ADAM in the GIGANTIC box, I'm hanging on to that as it has the most sentimental value to me. The rest I'm getting ready to eBay; except my ColecoVision stuff and my TG-16 stuff. I might keep my original VCS (heavy sixer) in the box. But all the Odyssey, Intellevision, Coleco Telestar, Atrai 7800, XE, Jaguar, Sega Master system, any doubles or systems not in the original box...Etc, etc, etc... HAS GOT TO GO!

If anybody is interested, is it kosher to list this stuff on here? I'd be into trades for TSR stuff or maybe cash. I just need to scale down video game museum.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:15 pm

TheMilford wrote:If anybody is interested, is it kosher to list this stuff on here? I'd be into trades for TSR stuff or maybe cash. I just need to scale down video game museum.

Don't see why it wouldn't be.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 12:48 pm

I think there are a few of us here that also collect classic console games etc and if you are willing to trade for D&D stuff ...

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:47 pm

TheMilford wrote:
Hehe. I'm one of those guys too... But I only threw out broken parts and disassembled stuff that I was saving for parts.

I threw out a Coleco ADAM CPU that I had stolen the DDDrive from to add to another CPU. I threw out a broken Odyssey 2 that was DOA and I had robbed the controllers from. I also threw out a dead and disassembled NES... and an old rusted Remington typewriter.

I found my Intellevision II that is in the original box but might need some TLC. I have an original ADAM in the GIGANTIC box, I'm hanging on to that as it has the most sentimental value to me. The rest I'm getting ready to eBay; except my ColecoVision stuff and my TG-16 stuff. I might keep my original VCS (heavy sixer) in the box. But all the Odyssey, Intellevision, Coleco Telestar, Atrai 7800, XE, Jaguar, Sega Master system, any doubles or systems not in the original box...Etc, etc, etc... HAS GOT TO GO!

If anybody is interested, is it kosher to list this stuff on here? I'd be into trades for TSR stuff or maybe cash. I just need to scale down video game museum.

Always interested in Colecovision or Intellivision stuff. Course I prefer my games to come with the boxes and any manuals/overlays. I would love to see a list and perhaps a few pictures if you have the time.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:17 pm

I'm thinking he'd probably be best off posting lists of what he's selling over in classifieds and then running an auction. (Or just tossing it up on eBay) Because I'm getting the impression that there might be a fair bit of interest.

Erm, I mean... Back off! Anybody gets close to this stuff before me and I'll cut them!

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:29 pm

Hehe...

I'll post here... I'm more interested in trades.

at least here you can ask questions about the stuff... classifieds does not allow for discussion.

Off the top of my head I have the following available for Trade:

-Intellevision II in box, one controller is not working, missing tv adapter/switch box.

-Intellevision no box, w/ Intellevoice. I would like to include the games with this one since it's less desirable. I have about 10 games in boxes and about 30 w/o boxes but I should have books and overlays for 95% of the titles.

-Odyssey 2 no box, a few games and extra controllers

-Atart 7800 in box, I have a bunch of 7800 games in boxes. I'll get a count tonight if there is interest.

-Coleco Telestar in box, pong-type game.

-Colecovision roller controller, no box.

-Atari Jaguar w/ CD-player with boxes and all lit. i have about 5 games for this.

-Turbo Grafix-16 with a few games... it would be in the original box.

-Lots of VCS/2600 games and systems w/o the boxes. I need to go through them but I would prolly trade these for hardly anything.

-A bunch of Apple II controllers and joysticks.

I'll put a more complete list together with pics...

Cheers,
David

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:56 pm

Put it in the Classifieds, Milf. More exposure.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:06 pm

Will do.

But I guess you guys get first dibs :wink:

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:59 pm

Must find a TRS80. Must find.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:15 pm

serleran wrote:Must find a TRS80. Must find.

My parents threw mine in the garbage a few months ago...That's what started this whole attic clean-out in the first place.

Sorry. Not even sure it still worked... I had a bunch of books and stuff too.

I bet I know a guy that can get you one. Where are you?

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:24 pm

I'm in New York state.

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:46 pm

If you have a PC you should try downloading a TRS-80 emulator

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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:04 pm

But, how does that help me play the stuff I already have?

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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:06 am

Talking about old systems and games..you wouldn't happen to have (or had) this: http://www.acaeum.com/jg/Item0100.html

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TheMilford
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:38 am

As far as my TRS-80 collection... I had no games for it. A freind that collects them gave it to me towards the end of my collecting and I never got into it. I never even booted the thing up.

I was more of and a Coleco/Atari/Intellevision guy.

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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 10:48 am

Hey, I have the Trek-80 game! Man, was that thing fun! I should drag the TRS-80 out of storage and fire it up. It'd be boring as shyte, though.
I remember playing another game, Madhouse or something, never could get thru it.

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