Athletic World Box

WolfmanWolfman
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Hey guys, I know this is the rarer version of the Athletic World box.  Just hoping the experts can chime in here on how rare it is, and more importantly what the value might be in it's current condition (tear on front - started at sticker seal, missing half of hang tab).  The box also came with the rarer version of the cart (Series 1), but no manual.  I already have another cart and 2 manuals so this will complete my CIB.



The only one I could find on eBay here.



NA database lists the box as an R8 with the following info:



"Athletic World had several releases, the first one being the (now) infamous "Family Fun Fitness" (FFF) version, having a hangtab and sticker-seal box. Also note that this box is white, not gray. This is the original version that only came packaged inside the Family Fun Fitness pad (later to become the Power Pad when Nintendo bought the rights to it). Because Nintendo bought the rights to the FFF pad, the early version game and pad were pulled from shelves, effectively shortening its shelf life. As a result, the box for this version is rare. How rare is a question we're still attempting to answer, but in late 2007, at least 6-7 more appeared in collector's hands, lowering it's perceived rarity of 10 to a 9.



Another peculiar version is the "double-ended" box, where the opens from both the top and bottom (the bottom does not have the normal interlocking cardboard flaps)."



Thanks in advance for feedbacks!
















Comments

  • PenguinPenguin
    Complete copies of this have always seemed to hover around $500 for a nice copy, I'd say probably $200-300 for yours in that shape.
  • BubbasizerBubbasizer
    Here is a link to a thread I started a few years ago, and the FFF AW box was mentioned by almost everyone.



    Just to give you an idea on how rare it is

    http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=65500
  • WolfmanWolfman
    Thanks for the feedback and links guys!
  • jonebonejonebone
    No manual and that hangtab is torn off? I think you'd be lucky to get $150-$200 at best.
  • WolfmanWolfman

    Originally posted by: jonebone



    No manual and that hangtab is torn off? I think you'd be lucky to get $150-$200 at best.





    Nope, no manual was with the box. However I do have an extra manual for it. I didn't think the cart and manual would affect value too much as they are far more common, hence why I was only asking about the box (and because of course there are some large flaws). 



    Is is there anything special about the specific manual for this version other than having "FFF" on it? 




  • jonebonejonebone
    No, the manual is equally as rare as the box and should be a $100-$150, if not more. The rarity scores on this site aren't perfect, it should be an R8 as well. I actually think the manual is rarer than the box, but rarity scores are opinions and subjective, not literal facts.



    Look at the NA database for NES and you can see the pictures of the different manuals. The common one has a picture of the guy on the cover and is probably worth $2, the rare one says "Family Fun Fitness" on the cover, no guy pictured, and is easily 3 digits.
  • XYZXYZ
    I bought a basically new copy with the black sticker and all contents looked unused, box was also perfect mint. I paid $1000 for it in 2012.
  • XYZXYZ
    There are some people (myself included) who pay premiums for boxes without crushed sides or messed up corners. This box looks pretty nice other than the tab missing. I think it's in sharp shape to be honest.
  • jonebonejonebone
    Look at the pictures a bit closer XYZ, it's got a huge tear on the front, a minor tear on the bottom side and missing half of the hangtab entirely. If someone is willing to pay $150+ for this he should take the money and run in a heartbeat.
  • WolfmanWolfman
    I'll grab a couple better pics when I get home tonight. The box is crisp and glossy. But as Jone stated there are some major flaws.



    Also, and I might be mistaken here, but I believe I have 2 FFF manuals. One in pretty good condition and the other in poor shape. I'll include a couple pics of those as well.
  • WolfmanWolfman

    Originally posted by: jonebone



    No, the manual is equally as rare as the box and should be a $100-$150, if not more. The rarity scores on this site aren't perfect, it should be an R8 as well. I actually think the manual is rarer than the box, but rarity scores are opinions and subjective, not literal facts.



    Look at the NA database for NES and you can see the pictures of the different manuals. The common one has a picture of the guy on the cover and is probably worth $2, the rare one says "Family Fun Fitness" on the cover, no guy pictured, and is easily 3 digits.



    Thanks Jone I wasn't aware that this manual was this rare.  Strangely enough the only 2 copies of this manual I have ever come across are both the FFF variant.  Thankfully one is in pretty great shape that I can keep with the box and cart.  The other one has a large tear along the front spine and some small staining, creasing, wear.   I've had this spare for about a year now and have taken it to a few local NA meet ups now and it hasn't seen any interest.  Do you still think that the torn copy would fetch 3 digits in this condition?  I did notice 1 eBay completed listing with cart and manual (in better condition) for $99.99.



    Thanks again for the expertise dude!



    --- Shameless plug that I have a spare cart and manual (pictured right side) for trade/offer!



    Pics of the group:





    Pics of the better manual:





    Pics of the poorer condition manual:

     



    More pics of the box (I tried to highlight the flaws):

     

     

     


  • jonebonejonebone
    Hmm, that tear is a bit of a turn off there. I'd still think that you could get $100 for the spare manual (with tear) and cart though. In other words, I certainly wouldn't sell for any less myself.
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