I can't see the picture

But i think i now what where talking about here.
Because im a proud owner of a m82 myself.

First question are you Dutch/nederlands? And where did you got it?
Why i ask this?

Because a m82 without marquee was sold on marktplaats(dutch ebay )for 300 euro i believe  about 2 years ago.
And was resold some time ago by a member of the dutch nes site www.palrocks.nl

Im pretty sure where talking about the same system here,or its a real accidental case

The old buyer knew the marquee was missing from the system/broken sadly

So no,this is not normal.
And the seller didn't told you

dont be sad though its still a real rare and cool thing to own! Some of the big collectors dont even have 1.

Maybe you can have a replica made by a glass company ,some internet sites make custum glass lamps and stuff ,try your luck there

Dutch nes gamer

Wow that's weird... never seen an M82 without numbers I think...

It's still a nice unit! You can look on the internet for a donor but it will be hard to find and expensive. If i where you i would make a new one your self. It cant be hard if you have some good pictures .

im searching online quite some time now for a replacement marquee, but i think its near impossible, so i just have to upgrade my photoshop skills
(or would it be easier to use a other paint like tool? ).

nice find on the ebay M82, lol ., looks like new

Dutch nes gamer wrote on 08. Jul 2008 at 17:45:


Yeah, that was probably mine. : )

I'm looking for an NTSC unit instead now. If anyone knows of someone getting rid of one, please point me in their direction. 

Dutch nes gamer wrote on 23. Jul 2008 at 11:05:


I will, although I've never seen one go for over 900. I lost out on one that went for about 470 a couple months back, because I wasn't home and was outbid at the last minute.