The systems are too expensive on eBay, and there just aren't enough games for me to buy it. Not buying one will mean I can focus more on the better system I'm buying soon, aka the NES, which I hop to be buying very soon!
The NES package I have my eye on has a new 72 pin connector, and comes with all cables, 2 controllers, and a copy of Battletoads! AWSM!