There was something quite rare and exotic that sold on eBay Australia this week. The auction started at $500AUD, but once word got out in the gaming community (especially amongst the retro gaming collectors!), a bidding war erupted!
The exotic item that everyone was falling over themselves was a very rare Japanese Bandai Vectrex store demonstration unit. This rarity ended up selling for $4,450AUD, making it the single most expensive classic video gaming item sold in Australia**. Considering these Bandai Vectrex demo units go for $7,000AUD+, the buyer got themselves a bargain!
If you are the buyer or if someone reading this knows the buyer, please get in touch with us! In case you were wondering about the seller, they are a Japanese antiques retailer from Ocean Grove in Victoria (Australia).
** excludes arcade and pinball machines!
Sold for $4,450! An Australian record for a classic video gaming item!
The description!
Standing tall and proud! The ‘legs’ were not part of the original demo unit
Taking a closer look
Oo’er Mine Storm!
The secured control deck – just in case the player made off with the controller!
¥54,800! That was mindbogglingly expensive for the early 80s (~$650AUD)
Oh that beautiful marquee!
source: eBay Australia