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GUIDE TO BUYING COLECO HANDHELD GAMES (TABLETOP)

(Coleco Electronic Handheld video game classic toys popular in the 1980s, with big titles like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaxian, Frogger...Read more for info on buying)

Here is a list of important information you need to know when purchasing Coleco electroinic games;

• Make sure the seller is stating if the item is in working condition. Remember that these vintage tabletops are from circa early 1980's. If they are not properly taken care of, chances are, it does not work!
• If you are looking for a complete arcade game, the second biggest thing you want to worry about is what is missing. What do I mean by that? The majority of these old games are usually missing the battery covers. Coleco did not do a good job in attaching the battery lids to the electronic device. People often mis-place the cover or loose it. So remember to ask if the battery cover is attached!

What else could be missing?

• Another problem that the popular tabletops face from age are the missing labels. The glue usually comes undone, and the label falls off. This usually happens with the side, and top front stickers. If a seller does not have multiple pictures and does not state that all the labels are intact, you will defintely want to ask the seller that question.

What products has Coleco made?

Most famous would be;

• Pac-Man
• Ms. Pac-Man
• Donkey Kong
• Donkey Kong Junior
• Zaxxon
• Galaxian
• Frogger
• Quarterback Football
• Head to Head Football/Baseball/Basketball/Hockey
• Q-Bert
• Quiz Wiz
• Alien Attack
• Zap

($$$) Price: Most of these items are very collectable. Coleco arcade electronic games were very popular in the 80s, and collectors love getting their hands on them. Games can cost anywhere from $10-$500. If the item has the original box, expect to pay alot more! Also, the minter the box is, the higher the value. Remember that rule.

REMAKES!

You might be able to find newer/cheaper tabletop copies produced by; EXCALIBUR!

You can also find newer versions of the Head to Head series by TECHNO SOURCE!

My favorite Coleco pick;

PAC-MAN

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