Classified as "Ultra-Rare" 2600a??

[manuba]

This says "Not For Resale For Promotional Use Only"

[dmbinbluwatr]

I have one that says the same thing on the bottom of it. Also where there should be a sticker says specifications and such there isn't one. I assumed this was just a floor model at a store, am I wrong?

[manuba]

I have one that says the same thing on the bottom of it. Also where there should be a sticker says specifications and such there isn't one. I assumed this was just a floor model at a store, am I wrong?

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You are correct, they are POP(point of purchase) display consoles. They have a few exclusive features, like silver switches instead of dull chrome coated ones, the embossing of the not for resale phrase, and are very rare. These are the only 2600a models made in the Sunnyvale facility. I've done a lot of research on these and was informed by the Atari museum that there are only 2 Atari items more rare than these consoles; the actual POP display and 2 unreleased games .

And for the missing sticker.???????????????????? Mine has it. Yours is just not mint. Stickers fall off after 20+yrs.

[cowsgoquack101]

I had one that said not for retail on it. I'm going to shoot myself in the foot if it was a rare one.

[nevermind1534]

I had one that said not for retail on it. I'm going to shoot myself in the foot if it was a rare one.

I'm not sure, but you'll probably be shooting yourself in the foot.

[manuba]

People! You must research a system before you chop it up or sell it. That's lesson one.

[dmbinbluwatr]

People! You must research a system before you chop it up or sell it. That's lesson one.

So I was going to do the composite mod on my atari 2600a. Should I not do this or since it's not mint it wouldn't hurt?

[eagle5953]

Any system that has value as a collector's item (such as yours) will lose value for modification. People want things in their original state.

[dmbinbluwatr]

Ok, so I think I am just going to hold on and wait until I find a different one. I found my 2600a at the thrift store for $9.00.

[manuba]

So I was going to do the composite mod on my atari 2600a. Should I not do this or since it's not mint it wouldn't hurt?

Even in heavily used one of these promo atari 2600a consoles in good condition can fetch $100 at auction, mint $200+ So I wouldn't, you can get a populated 2600a motherboard from Best Electronics for $35. Get one and keep your promo one un-modded.

[dmbinbluwatr]

So I was going to do the composite mod on my atari 2600a. Should I not do this or since it's not mint it wouldn't hurt?

Even in heavily used one of these promo atari 2600a consoles in good condition can fetch $100 at auction, mint $200+ So I wouldn't, you can get a populated 2600a motherboard from Best Electronics for $35. Get one and keep your promo one un-modded.

Thanks for the info. I will probably just get a different atari and mod it.

[Mario]

Ok, so I think I am just going to hold on and wait until I find a different one. I found my 2600a at the thrift store for $9.00.

I love it when people don't know what stuff is worth!
I got a Tandy 102 at a thrift store for $5, when one in similar condition is $35 on eBay!

[dmbinbluwatr]

Ok, so I think I am just going to hold on and wait until I find a different one. I found my 2600a at the thrift store for $9.00.

I love it when people don't know what stuff is worth!
I got a Tandy 102 at a thrift store for $5, when one in similar condition is $35 on eBay!

Me too! I know when I got this I didn't know what it was worth but if you go to game stores they sell them for like $50.00. I will just have to get another one to mod. I still can't believe I got it for $9.00. Thanks for all the help everyone.

[Rekarp]

Those Ataris are not worth anymore from there standard counterparts. The is zero demand for "Not For Resale For Promotional Use Only" Ataris so you would be lucky to sell it for more then the run of the mill Atari. I have had 4 of those guys grace my Workbench as I installed video mods .

[metalcookie]

i have the same thingon my atari 2600. i never knew what it was about, though