Need quotes on these CIBs...

Contra__Man

Looking for a price range that the following CIBs sell for in 8.5-9.5 condition. Thanks!

- Power Blade 2

- M.U.S.C.L.E.

- Contra Force

- Popeye

- Mario Brothers

- Hogan's Alley

- Kickle Cubicle

- Jetsons

- Namco Pac-Man

TheFrisbee

MUSCLE- I remember paying a little over $100 for my 9.5 MUSCLE, but that was close to 1 1/2 years ago.

I would think that there are still close to that price, but I just looked on ebay and a VERY nice

copy (that looks like its still in the cello) is sitting at $50-ish. So maybe they wen't down?



Contra Force- $100-$120



Popeye- $60-$75



Mario Brothers - $65-$80



Hogan's Alley -$25-$35



It's been a good while since I've bought or sold any of these so my prices might be a smidge rusty.

ars2pd

muscle has taken a huge dive downward, as has a lot of games. Kid Ninja too. They are around $40 now.



Contra Force is more like $80-90 right now. PMA has one for sale and noone is biting on it. I think he was asking $75



Popeye is dead on.



Mario is $50-60 IMO



Hogan in 9/10 shape with patience $25



Kickle Cubicle I think is $30?



Jetsons - $60-75



Not sure on Namco Pacman....havent followed any of them yet.

TheFrisbee

Ah, thanks for the info Alex, it's been far too long for me.



I would be interested in a Contra Force in 9+ condition at $100+ish though. The one that PMA had up was probably 8 or under I would say.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CONTRA-FORCE-NES-Nintendo-COMPLETE-CIB_W0QQitemZ280489343221QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Games?hash=item414e77b8f5

ars2pd

^ ah yea, wasn't mint for sure. Well, its a cool one to have (although, when i tried playing the game it was awful IMO, lol)



But, I do remember a Muscle and Kid Ninja auctioned off on NA together, and i think it went for under $70 or something low like that. Both were really really awesome condition.

TheFrisbee

Agree'd, the only thing that makes me want it is the "contra" relation.



yeah, and the ninja kid/MUSCLE is a complete surprise to me. I am a sad panda now.

Contra__Man

Thanks for the input guys. Anyone else have additional insight, please chime in!

jonebone

I'd think MUSCLE is more than that, I sold an 8.5 at $50-$60 and I got about 4 PMs within an hour all asking if it sold yet. It couldn't have been more than 6 months ago tops. I'd be curious to see back pictures of the eBay copy, the hangtab is where all the value is anyway.



Contra Force $100 (let's not forget the copy that went for $175 late last year, new collectors flock to this game)



Kickle $25



Jetsons $60



Namco Pacman $25-$30

jonebone

And just realized no one even answered Power Blade 2. Well that one is tricky due to it's rarity.



I don't think any seller here would let go of an 8.5+ copy for less than $125. Minty probably around $150 or so.



Yet if you happen to see an 8.5 listed on eBay at open auction, I bet it ends around $85 to maybe $100.



So the choice becomes, do you want to pay the premium and get it now, or possibly wait up to a year for one to turn up at auction.



I think you're facing a similar dilemma with the Sqoon

ars2pd

^ that sqoon on ebay is hideous though for the price.



As for the muscle, it has declined since 6 months jone. 2 purdy copies have went for sale, one sold for $30, and this one on ebay isnt moving. Just not a lot of interest anymore. I also think the price gets inflated when big collectors on this forum pay big prices for nicer condition items, then tries to echo what they paid, creating a wave of followers. Again, just my opinion.



I didnt want to chime in on PB2, b/c honestly, I think it should sell for $150+ due to its rarity in near mint shape. I assume jone's assessment is correct though.

Contra__Man

Thanks again for the additional info guys!!