08-31-2024, 12:44 AM
Speedy wrote:
Buzz, congrats on your sale. I stand humbled by what you received for this.
There's an urban subculture of retro gamers that's still hip deep in the world of CRT's. Our old Panny Tau was an upper-mid level example of
what those peeps like/want. The high-end models can still go for scary high prices. Top end pricing for our old Panny is probably in the
neighborhood of $450, but I all I really wanted to do was prove to Mrs. Buzz that I could get at least $300 for it. I blew off a CL haggler
at $350, then had it at $325, which our buyer would've happily paid, but I got to prove my point to spousal unit, so off it went.
On the (off?) chance that there were any active retro gamers here, I honestly thought my $200 "MRF Special" was really just that.
IOW, if anyone here still has a CRT, or two, stashed away, it might pay to check out the retro gamer marketplace......
the flatter/squarer the screen is, is a plus, as are multiple composite and component inputs. Screen adjustability
is a windfall, too. Add'l front panel inputs are coveted, and of course the clearer, and sharper, and more vibrant
the colors are will definitely up the desirability of your CRT.
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mattkime- may be time for a scavenger hunt at all your new friends' houses....