[vcf-midatlantic] Found: Boxed Fairchild Channel F

[Bill Degnan]

I don't want it that much, I will pass.  Thank you
Bill

On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:47 PM, J. Alexander Jacocks via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:

> Last chance, I’m going past in about 30 minutes.
>
> - Alex
>
> On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 1:57 PM Justin Jernigan via vcf-midatlantic <
> vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
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> > >Do you think its a reasonable price? Wouldn't mind having one someday.
> My
> > >parents had one.
> > >
> > >Matt
> >
> > Not a bad price,  leans to the high end of the market. I can't see the
> > link through work security, but if it is clean and the box is in nice
> > shape, it is worth it -- they are pretty rare to find in the wild.  I
> > always prefer the version with the hardwired joysticks, the earlier
> > releases.  Channel F drag racing is one of my all time favorite games
> > because you actually shift and the have to let off the gas to not blow
> > the engine.  I haven't played mine in a few years, I may have to dig it
> > out tonight. For reference I got mine about 20 years ago in the box with
> > a 1/2 dozen games for $35.
> >
> > One note, if someone picks it up for you, have them check the music
> > section of the store (if it is a thrift store), the cartridges are often
> > mistaken for 8 track tapes, you might be able to get some games to go
> > along with it.
> >
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