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Remember a couple weeks ago when I reported that online retailer ThinkGeek was actually selling brand-new Dreamcasts? Well, here's an update regarding that. First off, they sold out the day after that article was posted (believe me, it had nothing to do with me). In the last couple days, a Dreamcast- related scandal has come out of the fold.
Destructoid reports that someone received their system from ThinkGeek and it displayed obvious signs of wear and tear, therefore it was most certainly NOT new. From Destructoid:
"While the extra controller was new, the console was far from it," he writes. "The console itself is roughed up -- the barcode has been scratched, the console's plastic has gunk on it."
He continues on to mention damage to plastic from being expose to the light, a worn serial number sticker, scratches, "gunk" on the controller port, and more. All total, with shipping and delivery, our tipster tells us the Dreamcast cost nearly $200.
He contacted ThinkGeek and they apologized. Most likely, he'll receive a refund, because I don't forsee ThinkGeek whisking another Dreamcast from the abandoned warehouse where they got the first shipment. But to be the devil's advocate in this situation to the disappointed Dreamcast purchaser:
Who knew that a 10-year old videogame console that isn't in production wouldn't be pristine out of box?
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