I remember seeing a Vectrex display at a McDades (Chicagoland department store). Unfortunately, it was right next to my Colecovision items - so it got snubbed. I was heavy into the Colecovision at that time, so there was no money spent elsewhere unless it was for the C.V. Wasn't the original cost of one like $200 bones back then?
Still on the hunt for one. I'm kinda anal as far as collecting goes and wanna get one boxed or w/ the original box. I always get outbid - so there's other people thinking the same thing... It must be the vogue system to have now. Nobody I knew had one bitd..
To the Vectrex collectors out there, isn't some these carts w/ overlays going for some good change? I ask because I'm not big into the multi-cart either (sans the overlays). And I thought the C.V. stuff was expensive!
Here's an older "Rarity Guide" for the Vectrex. Keep in mind that it's impossible to tell now if a game is "NIB", I just disregard that section.
http://www.rarityguide.com/vectrex_view.php
However, some prices in CIB are surprisingly accurate. I've noticed that a complete game's value can fluctuate wildly based on total condition (box, overlay, overlay sleeve, manual, even the plastic tray). Many games are fairly affordable and have replay value, but some are just absurd.
A few are expensive and rare because of desirability and good gameplay, some are hard to find, others can be considered pioneering, many good ports of arcade classics, a couple are plain ridiculous due to gimmicks and novelty.
I personally don't consider it the "vogue" system to have, it isn't just a shallow, superficial, fashionable trend or fad. It's utilitarian, versatile, well designed, and truly brings the arcade home now! Unlike some contradictory "collectors", I actually PLAY my games. Every one of them.
/rant
If you do some good research and find the best homebrew guys, then the potential of the Vectrex starts to make itself known!