Based on the
research I have conducted, this is only the 14th known copy of Air Raid by
Menavision. I bought this game new in Texas around 83 or 84. It has been boxed
up and following me around the country for decades. I recently decided to get
out the old Atari 2600 and hook it up in the garage. As I was going through the
games I rediscovered this one. Since it
has no name on the cartridge, I did a web search and learned that it
is the holy grail of 2600 video games.
Atari Age
rates the rarity of this game 10 of 10 "Unbelievably Rare".
Here is a
link to an article regarding last copy to sell on eBay: http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/wayoflife/04/13/game.sells.for.thousands/index.html
Needless to
say, I have decided to let the game go to a collector rather than play it in
the garage.
I do not
have the box or instructions for this game.
The cartridge is in excellent shape with no cracks; however there is
some yellowing around the seams from age.
The label is also in excellent shape with no rips.
The auction
will go to the highest bidder. I do not
have a buy it now, so please do not ask for a “cash price”. I am happy to answer any questions and will
try to respond quickly.
On Oct-26-11 at 14:27:28 PDT, seller added the following information: Thank you for all the great comments and questions I have received so far. I am not posting all the questions and answers on the listing due to volume, repetition and a case of mistaken identity. I am answering questions at the Atari Age site also. Here is a link: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/189335-air-raid-on-the-ebay-not-mine/ On Oct-29-11 at 19:47:56 PDT, seller added the following information:
I have received a
few questions regarding where I purchased the game. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of
the store, but I do remember a few of the details. I was living in Grand Prairie, TX near the Arlington
border at the time. I did some research on the Tuesday Morning in
Arlington, TX from the article listed above and found out that it was close to
where I lived. I remember that I got the
game from a discount/overstock store (like a Tuesday Morning) not a toy/game store. Given the close proximity and time of the two
purchases, there is a high probability that they came from the same place. I wish I could remember more, but it was a
long time ago. |