Cadaco has been manufacturing
this
game since the 30's (a very similar 1/2 court game was put out by
Whitman in the 20's). Cadaco changed the artwork a number of
times
over the years but the game play remained the same as it was when it
first came out 60+ years ago.
This particular copy is from 1973 and it's the HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
edition. It features pictures of the Globetrotters on the box
lid and on the backboards.
The game parts are in EXCELLENT condition. The game is 100% complete. It includes the playing field (with all levers in perfect working order), the backboards, the plastic baskets and the ball. The nets are fully intact and it even includes the original Cadaco ball. There are creases on the near 4 of the flipper handles but these won't have much effect on the roll of the ball. Overall I would grade the game parts 7-8 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box is in GOOD-VERY GOOD condition. There is one split corner, a few creases from stacking and there is a tear in the cover art near the bottom of the lid (see pic). Box bottom has one split along one of it's sides but nothing too serious. I would grade it a 4-5 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.
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 well taken care of.
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
faired pretty well. 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 playable as
is. 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.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.