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CADACO Bas-Ket Basketball Game
1945 Edition
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Bas-ket was one of the most
popular games Cadaco ever created. Cadaco manufactured the
game from
1938-2004, and in 2011 Ideal issued a very similar game called
"Street
Hoops". Game play is very simple. There are holes placed
across the board to give
different shooting angles. Each
hole contains a
flipper. Players try to flip the ball into their opponents'
basket. The artwork in the game changed quite a bit over the
years, but game
play remained the same.
This particular copy dates
back to the 40's. The box is the 1938 design
but the board is dated 1945 so I would date the game somewhere between
1945-50 (they changed the box design in 1950). It is a better than
average example of this edition of this classic game. The parts are in
very nice shape. The box is not so great but still better than most and
will do fine until you find an upgrade.
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The game parts are in VERY
GOOD-EXCELLENT condition. The game is 100% complete. It includes the
playing field (with all levers in perfect working order), the
backboards and 2 intact baskets. It is missing the ball but a standard
ping pong ball will do. Other than the court having a bit of play wear
near the levers the parts are in great shape. No tears in the netting,
no significant creases or stains on the backboards. Overall I would
grade the game parts 6-7 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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The game box is in GOOD
condition. It has quite a bit of wear including dishing, some stains, a
bit of writing and 2 split corners. The colors are still bright and the
stains are not too dark. Box bottom is in slightly better shape. I
would grade the box a 4 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I
will only
give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Cards
will have at worst some dented corners from shuffling around in the
box. Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously taken care of
well. Cards may have denting to the corners, perhaps
a few
may have
light stains or other very light handling wear, but the vast
majority will be close to flawless. Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for, but it still has
fared pretty well. Cards will have dented corners and
perhaps
some may have rubber band wear to the edges. A few cards
(less
than 10%) may have handling creases, yellowing to the
edges
(a few may be yellowed on the faces), or light stains.
Perhaps a
couple may have writing or some dried rubber band residue (this will be
noted). All card results will be fully readable.
Other game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still perfectly
playable. Cards will show moderate to heavy use and many will be
yellowed, stained, creased, written on or have rubber band
residue. A couple may be torn and taped back together.
All
card results will be fully readable. Other game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Cards are
heavily worn and some are badly damaged. Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.
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