Game Boy Advance SP Blue Demo Dummy System Handheld Only

eightbitheroeightbithero
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So I was out garage sale-ing today and came across this really weird SP. It was on the table and first I was like oh cool a Blue SP. Then I picked it up, opened it up and it's just like a preview system. The lady who sold it to me said she got it from Game Crazy which used to be like a Gamestop inside of Hollywood Video stores. I've never seen one before but it feels like a standard SP, same weight and stuff. Anybody know what this would have come with or maybe the kiosk it would've went into? Price info would also be appreicated. Thanks!  


 


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  • ZwarioZwario
    I just saw one of these at a local game store! (Game Adx), guy said it was a demo unit, and worth a ton! *shrug*?
  • eightbitheroeightbithero

    Originally posted by: Zwario



    I just saw one of these at a local game store! (Game Adx), guy said it was a demo unit, and worth a ton! *shrug*?



    I just called them. Whoever I spoke to on the phone is a douche and no wonder they have 2.4 stars out of 5 with 16 reviews on Google. Ok, you own a game store, own one of these Dummy Units and have no idea what it's worth. Thanks for your help! 
  • coffeewithmrsaturncoffeewithmrsaturn
    Does it function at all or is it a dummy unit?
  • eightbitheroeightbithero

    Originally posted by: coffeewithmrsaturn



    Does it function at all or is it a dummy unit?



    It doesn't function at all. 
  • coffeewithmrsaturncoffeewithmrsaturn
    60+
  • eightbitheroeightbithero

    Originally posted by: coffeewithmrsaturn



    60+



    How did you come to this price? Just curious. 


  • pujolsfanpujolsfan
    A dummy console that weighs the same? Weird. Not sure how it could weigh much without the innards. I guess there's something in there. Anyway, that's a really cool find for a garage sale.



    Here's a 3ds dummy console that I think is a little more cool than the SP, and it went for around $100.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-3DS-Official-NonWorking-Prototype-Prerelease-GameShop-Display-Dummy-/281703500971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4196d64cab&nma=true&si=qsOxYuhaeZWRyVd9yAYrDBed0G4%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
  • coffeewithmrsaturncoffeewithmrsaturn
    I said that as the easy minimum because I know of someone who would buy it at least at that price point I think that it could possibly hit $100 on the higher side of the range depending on the buyer/listing. Sorry I didn't explain more--I was on the phone, and since no one had stated a number yet, I wanted to start you somewhere.
  • coffeewithmrsaturncoffeewithmrsaturn
    The condition on this looks really nice by the way.
  • eightbitheroeightbithero

    Originally posted by: pujolsfan



    A dummy console that weighs the same? Weird. Not sure how it could weigh much without the innards. I guess there's something in there. 



    I just weighed it against a regular SP and the dummy weighs 5.6 ounces while a normal one weighs 5.4. I have no idea what's actually in this thing. I may open it up and take a look. 


  • pujolsfanpujolsfan

    Originally posted by: eightbithero




    Originally posted by: pujolsfan



    A dummy console that weighs the same? Weird. Not sure how it could weigh much without the innards. I guess there's something in there. 



    I just weighed it against a regular SP and the dummy weighs 5.6 ounces while a normal one weighs 5.4. I have no idea what's actually in this thing. I may open it up and take a look. 

     





    If it'll open, you might as well. It would be interesting just to see. Also, I noticed what I assume is a built in empty cartridge, so that would add a little weight.
  • SavePointVGSavePointVG
    I have a silver one of these in my shop right now. Last time I asked on price check for it I think the answer I got was pretty wide. Like 50-150 depending on the collector and what they are willing to spend. I think its a neat curiosity so we just hang onto it until someone is serious about buying it.
  • nintendo9649nintendo9649
    the inside will most likely contain strips of metal that are added into the sides of the case to add weight to the handheld. this is the typical way that demo "dummy" units are brought to spec weight.
  • retrogamesukretrogamesuk
    About $30-$40 imo, sold the few I had for $40 and struggled at that. Had them in Silver, Red & Blue.
  • JaxsBoxJaxsBox

    Originally posted by: retrogamesuk



    About $30-$40 imo, sold the few I had for $40 and struggled at that. Had them in Silver, Red & Blue.





    Do recall when these were going for under $40. Wasn't that about 2 years ago maybe sooner when you had them on EBay?




    Originally posted by: SavePointVG



    I have a silver one of these in my shop right now. Last time I asked on price check for it I think the answer I got was pretty wide. Like 50-150 depending on the collector and what they are willing to spend. I think its a neat curiosity so we just hang onto it until someone is serious about buying it.




    If $150 offer wasn't enough to seal the deal what did you think it was worth? Or was the $150 a suggested price from a collector tossing their 2 cents in?



     


    My take on this is limited to my past experience with what I have bought and collected. The 3DS posted above is an example for in house Nintendo product review. Where as is the majority of SP systems were field samples. These were given to Nintendo reps and left with store owners/managers for them to see the new style, weight, and size.  They were a way to get them familiar with the upcoming change in Nintendo's line of hand helds. The in house units were never meant to make way into the general publics hands. So being the ones that did usually are more expensive then store samples. Hopefully that sheds some light on the 2 and the differences between them.

     


     
  • LimbofunkLimbofunk
    These didn't belong to a kiosk. When I worked at TRU, I remember the rep bringing them in. They were supposed to be left at the register to demo the size, weight, color and cool flip screen. They were a pain in the butt because kids kept trying to walk off with them.
  • retrogamesukretrogamesuk
    @JaxsBox, yeah it was about 2 years ago, I believe they are a lot more common here though, all our Game and Gamestation stores had at least 3 each to show the consoles to customers for placing pre-orders.



    Most where just on displays in stores that you could pickup and look at sample SP. They do come up for sale quite often on eBay UK.
  • SavePointVGSavePointVG
    That was just someone's 2 cents on its value. We still have ours as customers find it a neat piece of history or just an oddity.
  • eightbitheroeightbithero

    Originally posted by: JaxsBox




    My take on this is limited to my past experience with what I have bought and collected. The 3DS posted above is an example for in house Nintendo product review. Where as is the majority of SP systems were field samples. These were given to Nintendo reps and left with store owners/managers for them to see the new style, weight, and size.  They were a way to get them familiar with the upcoming change in Nintendo's line of hand helds. The in house units were never meant to make way into the general publics hands. So being the ones that did usually are more expensive then store samples. Hopefully that sheds some light on the 2 and the differences between them.


    I think it's important to consider that SP's came out 7-8 years before the 3DS....In my opinion it makes it that much more rare, especially to find a minty one. 



    So I auctioned this guy off, I'm not too thrilled with $43 it went for. I only payed $1 for it but if my buyer doesn't pay, which he hasn't yet. I'm just going to keep it. I appreciate all the contributions to this thread. This system really seems like a "it's only worth what somebody is willing to pay" type item.


  • LimbofunkLimbofunk
    Items like this will sell for more as a BIN w/ BO rather than open auction. There's just not enough interest at one point in time to ensure a bidwar.
  • JaxsBoxJaxsBox

    Originally posted by: eightbithero




    Originally posted by: JaxsBox




    My take on this is limited to my past experience with what I have bought and collected. The 3DS posted above is an example for in house Nintendo product review. Where as is the majority of SP systems were field samples. These were given to Nintendo reps and left with store owners/managers for them to see the new style, weight, and size.  They were a way to get them familiar with the upcoming change in Nintendo's line of hand helds. The in house units were never meant to make way into the general publics hands. So being the ones that did usually are more expensive then store samples. Hopefully that sheds some light on the 2 and the differences between them.


    I think it's important to consider that SP's came out 7-8 years before the 3DS....In my opinion it makes it that much more rare, especially to find a minty one. 



    So I auctioned this guy off, I'm not too thrilled with $43 it went for. I only payed $1 for it but if my buyer doesn't pay, which he hasn't yet. I'm just going to keep it. I appreciate all the contributions to this thread. This system really seems like a "it's only worth what somebody is willing to pay" type item.

     



    Yes the SP is an older system but in the comparison made it doesn't come into account. The SP was on display in stores and made available to the public. The 3DS system that sold on E-Bay was an in house Nintendo item. So being an in house item fewer were made and not released to the public. If this SP was in house or the 3DS was in store, age could come into account. The fact it sold for $43 it's inline with previous sales. Understand completely why both you and SavePointVG's feel it's worth more. Some items are just not worth selling unless you have the right buyer that appreciates it as much as you do.


  • retrogames06retrogames06
    Are you selling this?
  • Kosmic StarDustKosmic StarDust
    Reminds me of going into a cellular store. All the cell phones are essentially "dummies" with graphics under the screen.



    Granted these are rarer than functional units, but the fact they are non-functional makes them paperweights. The fact no box or documentation exists also makes it less collectible.



    Rarity =/= value. Value is more or less a function of rarity × desirability. So the GBA brick is rare but not desirable, hence the low price tag.
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