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I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by pongboy » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:17 am

I have a question regarding determining the authenticity of certain prototype of Atari games-I have two "loaner cartridge" that then state"Taz EPROM Cartridge" US format-I have another one with the title "Obelix" PAL format--both say" return to prototype lab,consumer division,software dept,ATARI"--any hints on how to tell if they are genuine and their rarity if possible-I can supply pictures if needed- any help will be greatly appreciated-thanks!
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by deathtrappomegranate » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:53 pm

Pictures would help.
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by pongboy » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:17 pm

here are the prototype pictures per your request
if I have to "open" them please advise me as to how to go about this
thank you
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by pongboy » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:31 pm

Your help is needed please
no matter what I attempt, the files,photos,etc are repeatedly rejected
thank you for your assistance
William
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by deathtrappomegranate » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:45 am

You could email them, via the "Contact" link on the site, or upload them to a hosting service such as Imageshack and then post links.
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by pongboy » Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:28 pm

Got them resized. Here they are - post 1 of 2.
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Re: I am a new member with a question on authenticity

Post by pongboy » Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:29 pm

Post 2 of 2 with the pictures. Let me know what you think.
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