Roy deleted the old "gouging much" thread, so here it is born anew. It's too bad the old thread is gone, as it was filled with funnies and absolutely insane deals; I guess covering his tracks and hiding his hypocrisy was more important than preserving the laughs.
Thanks to Black & Blue: click here (http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:aIKqQu5sNUsJ:www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php%3Faction%3Dprintpage;topic%3D6997.0+site:pcengine-fx.com+gouging+much&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us) for a cached version of the old thread (click here (http://www.mediafire.com/?s4dc5922azdbtl6) to download a pdf version).
As previously posted, here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-TurboGrafx-NEOGEO-JAGUAR-Wii-SATURN-Nintendo-SEGA-/160459656349?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item255c240c9d) a mystery bundle of gaming goodies for a mere $64,816.32. It was last up for the paltry sum of $39,000, so you best pull the trigger soon before it jumps into the six figure range.
In a similar vein, here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-16-SYSTEM-NEW-RARE-COLLECTORS-/320569868967?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa37402a7) a new TG-16 for $1880. If memory serves, it was previously listed for $1200 and then $1600. Reverse psychology fail. :lol:
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/03/2010, 04:18 PMRoy deleted the old "gouging much" thread, so here it is born anew. It's too bad the old thread is gone, as it was filled with funnies and absolutely insane deals; I guess covering his tracks and hiding his hypocrisy was more important than preserving the laughs.
Sure was, since hes trying to salvage his coolpoints on Digitpress.
Cant a mod/admin bring it back?
Why did these both not sell, and then get MORE expensive. lol. dyslexic ebay
Damn, that sucks. The old thread was a perfect three act play.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 08/03/2010, 06:09 PMDamn, that sucks. The old thread was a perfect three act play.
well yknow, haters gonna hate and all.
Btw, I'm not a fan of people being able to delete their threads/tracks. There was a time on here were my then-arch nemisis quoted one of my posts, highly edited, and then deleted my original so only his version existed.
I've said some dumb shit in the past. I'm not proud of it, but I'm not going to Ministry of Information it away. I grew, I learned, whatever. People of decent character have no need to censor their own past.
what a lame move how stupid. oh well out of site out of mind.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 08/03/2010, 06:17 PMBtw, I'm not a fan of people being able to delete their threads/tracks.
I agree. That Gouging Much thread had a lot of important information in it, not to mention a ton of entertainment value. He shouldn't have been able to delete it after so many people had posted in it.
Yeah, removing what you said is when you know:
(http://memegenerator.net/Insanity-Wolf/ImageMacro/1659568/Insanity-Wolf-you-done-goofed.jpg)
Looks like I missed something here . . .
Can we get the cyber-police to back trace the old thread?
Bummer about the gouging much thread, oh well -
This might be a good opportunity to post some prices for some really rare stuff for future reference:
Boxed Sharp X1 Twin BIN priced $1385 shipped (OBO) http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-SHARP-PC-ENGINE-X1-TWIN-CZ-830C-FULL-COLLECTION-CIB-/220578435070?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335b7fcffe
(Apparently the box is worth $600 (though it must be super rare) = http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-SHARP-DUAL-TURBO-GRAFX-16-X1-TWIN-CZ-830C-NTSC-U-C-/320551035802?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa254a39a
Boxed Mint PC Engine LT BIN priced $1644 shipped (OBO) http://cgi.ebay.com/Import-PC-Engine-LT-Console-System-Japan-Boxed-Mint-/280537159553?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4151515781 (price may be a little high, but it's in awesome shape!)
NEC KD863G RGB Monitor priced $1150 shipped (OBO) http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-16-KD863G-RGB-MONITOR-NOT-PC-ENGINE-LT-/220631662098?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item335eabfe12
PC Boy boxed NEW $187 (OBO) This is pretty cool! Like a European PCE Shuttle: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-16-COMPATIBLE-SYSTEM-PC-BOY-PAL-220V-/320457941176?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4a9cc820b8
Or NOT!
Flash Hiders - Complete!.... no pics - $197 http://cgi.ebay.com/Flash-Hiders-PC-Engine-CD-rom-video-game-complete-/400141467417?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2a4a3f19 LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE!
Turbo Express w/ all the trimmings $1200 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-16-EXPRESS-SYSTEM-W-TV-MORE-RARE-/320556245071?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa2a4204f Has awesome Bonk video though not displaying on the actual Express screen... LOL
Boxed Turbo Duo w/ 8 ultra common games $999 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TURBO-DUO-TURBO-GRAFX-GAME-SYSTEM-RARE-8-GAMES-WOW-/280532885891?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item4151102183 Did I mention the box wasn't mint?
And just stupidity....
Not technically gouging since it started at $100, but ebay buyers have evoked self-gouging like a level 20 Sorcerer...
TGCD w/super system card and 39 common games + 2 extra TG16s (highest value game is what, Dragon Slayer?).... now at $650 + $85 ship with 18 hours to go
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-and-cd-plus-duo-card-and-lot-games-/150472052461?cmd=ViewItem&pt=FR_CA_Syst%C3%A8mes_de_jeux_vid%C3%A9o&hash=item2308d54eed... oh, but it does have the 2 most common issues of Turbo Force included!
A classic... 50 Sealed Yo Bros right at $500 shipped http://cgi.ebay.com/Yo-Bro-TurboGrafx-16-50-Brand-New-Factory-Sealed-Copies-/110551822901?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19bd66f235 Man it must be rare if they didn't even make a PC Engine version.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/03/2010, 09:49 PMTurbo Express w/ all the trimmings $1200 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-16-EXPRESS-SYSTEM-W-TV-MORE-RARE-/320556245071?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa2a4204f Has awesome Bonk video though not displaying on the actual Express screen... LOL
Hmmmmmmm Milwaukee eh? *Plans trip for a "price adjustment" :twisted: :twisted: :lol:
google is your friend.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:aIKqQu5sNUsJ:www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php%3Faction%3Dprintpage;topic%3D6997.0+site:pcengine-fx.com+gouging+much&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Roy can delete the thread, but he cant delete the internetz, muuuhaha (too bad its cached from before all hell broke loose)
HE CAN TAKE OUR LIVES BUT HE'LL NEVER TAKE OUR FREEDOM!!112345
Thanks Black and Blue.. should we snag it and post it in an archive just in case Google removes it from their cache?
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 08/03/2010, 10:15 PMgoogle is your friend.
Thanks, B&B. Link added to the first post for everyone's reading pleasure.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/04/2010, 06:12 AMShould we snag it and post it in an archive just in case Google removes it from their cache?
Done and done. A pdf is available in the first post.
Well...there goes my work reading material. :| God he's such a fucking dick!
Thanks guys, I'm glad we live in the information age.
I'm not a big fan of the cover-up/denial thing. Goes against my morals. Admit what you've done, be judged by your words and your actions, move on.
Quote from: guest on 08/04/2010, 09:38 AMQuote from: BlackandBlue on 08/03/2010, 10:15 PMgoogle is your friend.
Thanks, B&B. Link added to the first post for everyone's reading pleasure.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/04/2010, 06:12 AMShould we snag it and post it in an archive just in case Google removes it from their cache?
Done and done. A pdf is available in the first post.
Ok so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-CONTROLLER-PCE-NEC-HE-SYSTEM-JAPAN-/140432067454?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item20b2674b7e
These controllers aren't worth more than $12 shipped in NEW condition. And the Orange ones aren't worth more than $13 shipped.
Quote from: blueraven on 08/04/2010, 02:01 PMOk so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-CONTROLLER-PCE-NEC-HE-SYSTEM-JAPAN-/140432067454?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item20b2674b7e
These controllers aren't worth more than $12 shipped in NEW condition. And the Orange ones aren't worth more than $13 shipped.
But they are so JDM! (sorry, hanging around the car forums too much) I think I got a Core system with a controller for that price.
$12 shipped seems kind of low. $40 shipped is obviously too high. I admit I haven't bought any controllers recently though.
Either way, this is small stuff compared to $300 TG-16s, etc.
I think I better buy a PC Engine LT soon...before the market for the hugely overpriced low end crap catches up with the expensive and legitimately rare stuff and we are looking at $10,000 LTs. In all honesty, if Bonk 3, fucking BONK 3 is worth $150 or whatever to these people then a $650 LT looks like a real bargain. How long will it stay this way?
Dang. I really don't want to spend that much money on a third PC Engine system, but it may be now or never.
This stuff is insane. I picked a really bad time to get back into TG-16. It's getting to the point where it's hard to find even the common games at reasonable prices. When exactly did this trend start?
Well, Magical Chase was $100 about 10 years ago. Games like Dungeon Explorer II and Godzilla were aways worth MSRP or more. Things started to get really stupid...not that long ago, really. Maybe 4-5 years ago? They got hella stupid just in the last two years.
While its a bad time to just start on TG-16, there has never been a better time for PC Engine. What the more frugal minded people do is buy all PC Engine stuff except for the dozen or so US games that have a lot text in them. There is zero point whatsoever in having a censored, case-less, US Bonk 3 HuCard for four times the price of a JP one, but you will always want a US version of Ys 1&2, Y's III, Neutopia 1 and 2, Dungeon Explorer 1 and 2, Cosmic Fantasy 2, Dragon Slayer...I'm forgetting a few here. It Came From the Desert...not much else. Most (all?) of the US exclusives, Darkwing Duck, Madden, can just be skipped totally. A US Ninja Spirit is (was?) cheaper than the JP version a lot of the times, so you might want a US version of that too.
All the shooters, the platformers, China Warrior, etc, just get JP versions. A large number of the best games didn't come out in the US at all. Ys IV, half the shooters, the entire Arcade Card library, and virtually all of the fighters, are JP only.
Quote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/04/2010, 05:30 PMThis stuff is insane. I picked a really bad time to get back into TG-16. It's getting to the point where it's hard to find even the common games at reasonable prices. When exactly did this trend start?
it started when people like roy got greedy and wanted to go all lolbay.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/05/2010, 01:43 AMQuote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/04/2010, 05:30 PMThis stuff is insane. I picked a really bad time to get back into TG-16. It's getting to the point where it's hard to find even the common games at reasonable prices. When exactly did this trend start?
it started when people like roy got greedy and wanted to go all lolbay.
actually it never started... common games are still very cheap on ebay.
I was paying $7 Per controller plus shipping until the first bout of gouging last year. From hit-japan, risingstuff, and on yahoo JP consistantly.
Quote from: Rockabilly Paradise on 08/05/2010, 03:59 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 08/05/2010, 01:43 AMQuote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/04/2010, 05:30 PMThis stuff is insane. I picked a really bad time to get back into TG-16. It's getting to the point where it's hard to find even the common games at reasonable prices. When exactly did this trend start?
it started when people like roy got greedy and wanted to go all lolbay.
actually it never started... common games are still very cheap on ebay.
Yeah but who needs that many Mahjong games....
I had a ton of TG stuff back in 2003 or so. When I sold all my stuff in 2005 to buy a house I didn't realize how much I'd regret it all later. Just this year I've been trying to rebuild my TG collection. Its unreal how much this stuff has blown up in cost. I'm just lucky I found a broken Duo I was able to repair. That saved some cash. But some of these games have gone absolutely nuts.
It sure as hell has! The sad thing is that the expensive games are probably being bought by reseller after reseller after reseller. With every time it's purchased it's going back up for sale at a higher price, to make a profit off of an already gouged price.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 08/04/2010, 05:51 PMWell, Magical Chase was $100 about 10 years ago. Games like Dungeon Explorer II and Godzilla were always worth MSRP or more. Things started to get really stupid...not that long ago, really. Maybe 4-5 years ago? They got hella stupid just in the last two years.
While its a bad time to just start on TG-16, there has never been a better time for PC Engine. What the more frugal minded people do is buy all PC Engine stuff except for the dozen or so US games that have a lot text in them. There is zero point whatsoever in having a censored, case-less, US Bonk 3 HuCard for four times the price of a JP one, but you will always want a US version of Ys 1&2, Y's III, Neutopia 1 and 2, Dungeon Explorer 1 and 2, Cosmic Fantasy 2, Dragon Slayer...I'm forgetting a few here. It Came From the Desert...not much else. Most (all?) of the US exclusives, Darkwing Duck, Madden, can just be skipped totally. A US Ninja Spirit is (was?) cheaper than the JP version a lot of the times, so you might want a US version of that too.
What he said. There are only a few US titles that sell for big bucks, and only
Dungeon Explorer II,
Might & Magic III, and
Beyond Shadowgate (which is US only anyway) are needed for the translations; hell,
Godzilla and
Exile: Wicked Phenomenon were maimed in translation and consequently better in PCE form, and the rest of 'em play the same regardless of region. If one does want the US titles, with patience the bulk of the library can be had cheap (less than $20 per title, especially when buying in bulk).
Quote from: guest on 08/05/2010, 10:21 AMIf one does want the US titles, with patience the bulk of the library can be had cheap (less than $20 per title, especially when buying in bulk).
Very true. This is how I've managed to get most of my TG-16 games. The games I keep for my collection end up costing less on average and I have no problem trading/selling the extras. Trying to snag individual, more uncommon games for decent prices can still be tricky.
Quote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/05/2010, 11:32 AMQuote from: guest on 08/05/2010, 10:21 AMIf one does want the US titles, with patience the bulk of the library can be had cheap (less than $20 per title, especially when buying in bulk).
Very true. This is how I've managed to get most of my TG-16 games. The games I keep for my collection end up costing less on average and I have no problem trading/selling the extras. Trying to snag individual, more uncommon games for decent prices can still be tricky.
Good prices can also be had at gaming conventions. I was able to snag some rare games like Bonk 3 CD and Neutopia II at prices well below market value at the last Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee.
Quote from: chany60126 on 08/05/2010, 11:42 AMQuote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/05/2010, 11:32 AMQuote from: guest on 08/05/2010, 10:21 AMIf one does want the US titles, with patience the bulk of the library can be had cheap (less than $20 per title, especially when buying in bulk).
Very true. This is how I've managed to get most of my TG-16 games. The games I keep for my collection end up costing less on average and I have no problem trading/selling the extras. Trying to snag individual, more uncommon games for decent prices can still be tricky.
Good prices can also be had at gaming conventions. I was able to snag some rare games like Bonk 3 CD and Neutopia II at prices well below market value at the last Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee.
Good to hear there's still deals to be had there. I know 2 years ago the Goat Store had a loose Bonk 3 Hu only for $250..I just laughed at them and walked away.
Quote from: chany60126 on 08/05/2010, 11:42 AMGood prices can also be had at gaming conventions.
True. Are there any local (Chicago area) gaming conventions going on in the near future? I know they used to have one in Bridgeview once or twice a year.
Quote from: Roy The Sunderer on 08/05/2010, 11:55 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 08/05/2010, 11:42 AMGood prices can also be had at gaming conventions.
True. Are there any local (Chicago area) gaming conventions going on in the near future? I know they used to have one in Bridgeview once or twice a year.
Well Roy, the only (retro) gaming convention that will take place in the near future is again the Video Game Summit, which is where Turbo Fest 2011 will make another triumphant return.
I never heard about the one in Bridgeview, must have been a while back because I totally would have been there. :P
Those Bridgeview shows are probably ancient history by now. The only other upcoming show I could find info about is the Chicago Comic-Con this month from the 19th-22nd. There will most likely be gaming stuff there, but I've never gone so I don't know exactly how much.
To go with the 50 pack of Yo Bros, how 'bout a score of Fatal Fury 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-20-x-FATAL-FURY-2-pc-engine-ACD-JPN-/290255771356?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item43949796dc)? They're new, sealed, and shipped to your door for only $8.66 each ($173.20 total).
Those would make nice party favors/coasters.
Ark, I bet you he could sell those Fatal Fury 2s for twice that if you autographed 'em!
How about some jacked-up "Manuel" Densetsu for your collection
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-Only-Manuel-pc-title-17-/220649575458?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
(this RAER item also goes by the name: : Locked-up Peachboy Noriega)
Look at all the other Dick-Taters that seller has available:
http://shop.ebay.com/matterdont/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-16-SYSTEM-NEW-RARE-COLLECTORS-/320569868967?pt=Video_Games
When people ask why your smelling your hands...just say..."its the turbo factory smell baby"
I've had a rash of auctions (4) that I was bidding on cancelled by different sellers in the past week.
This last seller actually admitted through the ebay messaging service that they sold the lot to someone who "REALLY" wanted it.
Here is the latest yanked auction (I'm sure many of you saw):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120604508172
Lots of stuff but nothing super-rare,
Boxed Turbo Grafx 16 + 54 Games described as:
1)Night Creatures 100 percent complete with box, case, hu card and manual!
2) Time Cruise 100 percent complete with box, case, hu card and tray
3)Shockman 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card, manual and tray
4) Tiger Road 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card and manual
5) Sidearms 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card and manual
6) Blazing Lazers SEALED NEVER OPENED
7) Final Zone II SEALED NEVER OPENED
8)Bravoman SEALED NEVER OPENED
9) Super Star Soldier comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
10) Cyber-Core comes with a case and its manual and hu-card
11) Devil's Crush comes with a case, manual and hu-card
12) China Warrior comes with its case, manual and hu-card
13) BoxyBoy comes with its case, manual and hu-card
14) R-type comes with a case, manual and hu-card
15) Talespin comes with a case, manual and hu-card
16) Soldier Blade comes with a case, manual and hu-card
17) Air Zonk comes with a case, manual and hu-card
18) Dead Moon comes with a case, manual and hu-card
19) King of casino comes with its case, manual and hu-card
20) Bonk's Revenge comes with its case
21) Bonk's Adventure comes with its case, manual and hu-card
22) Ballistix comes with its case, manual and hu-card
23) Tv sports hockey comes with case, manual and hu-card
24) Tv sports football comes with its case, manual and hu-card
25) Tv sports basketball comes with its case, manual and hu-card
26) Ninja Spirit comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
27) Aero blasters comes with its case, manual and hu-card
28) Alien Crush comes with its case, manual and hu-card
29) Dungeon Explorer comes with its case, manual and hu-card
30) Silent Debuggers comes as hu-card only and manual if i can find it
31) Dragon's Curse comes as hu-card only
32) Final Lap twin comes as hu-card only
33) Shadow of the beast SEALED NEVER OPENED
34) Victory Run comes with its case, manual and hu-card
35) Splatterhouse comes with its case, manual and hu-card
36) Ordyne comes with its case, manual and hu-card
37) Turrican comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
38) Keith courage comes with its case, manual and hu-card
39) World class baseball comes its case, manual and hu-card
40) JJ and Jeff comes with its case, manual and hu-card
41) Power golf comes with its case, manual and hu-card
42) Neutopia comes with its case, manual and hu-card
43) takin it to the hoop comes with its case, manual and hu-card
44) Vigilante comes with its case, manual and hu-card
45) Veigues Tactical Gladiator comes with its manual, case and hu-card
46) Raiden comes with its case, manual and hu-card
47) Pac land comes with its case, manual and hu-card
48) Parasol Stars comes with its case, manual and hu-card
49) Space Harrier comes its case, manual and hu-card
50) Blazing lazers comes with its case, manual and hu-card
51) Legendary Axe comes with its case, manual and hu-card
52) Sinistron comes with its case, manual and hu-card
53) Klax comes with its case, manual and hu-card
54) Bloody Wolf comes with its case, manual and hu-card
Here is the text of the seller's message to me:
i doubt i will lose money, this sale went for 4 figures, lmao. theres no way that auction would have ended for what i sold it for. i couldnt pass up this deal. normally i wouldnt do that but this time this person REALLY wanted this stuff.
At least the seller had some sanity about it knowing full well that the auction wasn't worth that, though it is slimy (and against ebay policy) to do what they did.
4 digits for this lot? What is going on here? There are way too many of these large lots selling for high $ for it to be just one or two crazy buyers.
I can't imagine a re-seller would think this could earn a profit on that purchase price (even using pricing of buying every piece individually, you'd be hard pressed to spend $1000). It just doesn't add up.
Anybody else having this stuff happen?
Someone pulled a copy of GoT I picked up for $26 that in the seller's opinion should have gone for much, much more.
He canceled the auction 3 minutes before close stating "I want to keep it" :-s :-s
If he joins the forum, his userid should be SuperDouche2.
I guess I'd rather them cancel an auction than shill bid it up. Either way its a bummer when it happens.
Blummer blue...
I also had a boxed PCE GT pulled (seller wouldnt respond to emails after he pulled it)
and I was bidding on the Boxed TGCD (seller stated boxed CD is "no longer available" but didn't say they were keeping it and didn't ask me for another offer (was a few days from closing.))
Quote from: blueraven on 08/07/2010, 04:15 AMSomeone pulled a copy of GoT I picked up for $26 that in the seller's opinion should have gone for much, much more.
He canceled the auction 3 minutes before close stating "I want to keep it" :-s :-s
If he joins the forum, his userid should be SuperDouche2.
ive seen alot of auctions ending early. it is what it is. I think it sucks but what can you do?
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/06/2010, 11:38 PMI've had a rash of auctions (4) that I was bidding on cancelled by different sellers in the past week.
This last seller actually admitted through the ebay messaging service that they sold the lot to someone who "REALLY" wanted it.
I hope you turned his ass in to eBay; they
really hate it when somebody screws 'em out of their fees ($70-75 had it sold at $1000).
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 08/07/2010, 12:39 PMI think it sucks but what can you do?
Mail 'em an air tight box.... after you've shat in it and topped it off with a bit of silane gas. Surprise!
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/07/2010, 12:24 PMBlummer blue...
I also had a boxed PCE GT pulled (seller wouldnt respond to emails after he pulled it)
They of course get reported for pulling that shit. It's been happening to quite a few of us lately.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/03/2010, 09:49 PMTurbo Express w/ all the trimmings $1200 http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-16-EXPRESS-SYSTEM-W-TV-MORE-RARE-/320556245071?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa2a4204f Has awesome Bonk video though not displaying on the actual Express screen... LOL
I just wanted to point out, that you can get a new one here for $300 or so it appears http://www.playerschoicevideogames.com/pd_turbo_grafx.cfm
Not gouging persay but:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKIYAMAJIN-NO-SUUGAKU-MYSTERY-PC-ENGINE-CD-JAPAN-IMPORT-/320574253487?pt=Video_Games_Games
WONDER TWIN SALE POWERS :lol: :lol:
Quote from: nectarsis on 08/11/2010, 11:35 AMNot gouging persay but: $3500 Akiyama Jin (http://cgi.ebay.com/AKIYAMAJIN-NO-SUUGAKU-MYSTERY-PC-ENGINE-CD-JAPAN-IMPORT-/320574253487?pt=Video_Games_Games)
WONDER TWIN SALE POWERS :lol: :lol:
Man, that's crazy. You gotta love the $4 shipping (maybe insurance is free in France or he's absorbing the cost, but if that's the case, why not absorb the $4 too?), plus the option of paying by bank wire transfer practically screams SCAM!
That's a god-awful amount for one game...
What're the statistics on production for teh Math simulator?
Quote from: nectarsis on 08/11/2010, 11:35 AMNot gouging persay but:
http://cgi.ebay.com/AKIYAMAJIN-NO-SUUGAKU-MYSTERY-PC-ENGINE-CD-JAPAN-IMPORT-/320574253487?pt=Video_Games_Games
WONDER TWIN SALE POWERS :lol: :lol:
:lol:
It's not on eBay, but it's definitely an attempt at gouging: clicky (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8507.msg143820#msg143820). I've seen 'em both go on eBay for less than the bullshit prices he's quoting, not to mention he's padding his profit by saving eBay's fees ($15 or so on $100). [-(
Haha, I bought Bomberman '93 (US ver) complete in box from D-Lite for $35.
Not in Gauging territory, but it seems the Bonk3 non-for sale special PC Engine Huey are goign higher and higher.
http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w53643720
(http://img387.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/9/0/0/1/platon_rookie-img600x450-128148924698pa1y69472.jpg)
still 5 mins left and closing in on >17000 yen. That is $200 and counting... .makes me glad to have snagged mine for 12000 yen a few months back..
This one is self-inflicted gouging: $171.60 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230509461175&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) for twelve empty boxes (Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Blazing Lazers, Bloody Wolf, Bomberman, Cadash, Final Zone II, Last Alert, Neutopia II, Ninja Spirit, Silent Debuggers, and Valis II). That works out to $14.30 apiece for fucking cardboard!
Quote from: guest on 08/16/2010, 01:58 PMThis one is self-inflicted gouging: $171.60 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230509461175&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) for twelve empty boxes (Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Blazing Lazers, Bloody Wolf, Bomberman, Cadash, Final Zone II, Last Alert, Neutopia II, Ninja Spirit, Silent Debuggers, and Valis II). That works out to $14.30 apiece for fucking cardboard!
That's pretty insane what the final price came too...i'm not accusing the bidder of helping the seller boost the price...but serously??? 1st bid at 70BUCKS??!?!?!?!? hahaa, man....
The boxes got relisted becasue the first buyer backed out after they realized games weren't included. I saw the listing before any bids were on it, so I emailed and offered the guy $40 because the boxes would help me complete some of my copies. Never dealt with the seller before... this was the response I got, enjoy the laugh:
"Dear henrycsc,
Yeah I had to relist them cause the lame ass fucking flake of a loser winning bidder "vgcollector2002" doesnt know how to read a fucking description and assumed it was games as well as the boxes, so needless to say he changed his mind and bluntly told me he has no intention of paying. As for your offer, I am gonna politely decline, thanks though, I prefer to let them run their course and hope for an actual bidder who has common sense and will read the description as well as pay as intended since by bidding it is a binding contract. I also sent out a second chance offer to the 2nd highest bidder which was at $167ish and he seemed to have a real genuine interest. I need $171.69 to pay a bill, so im really just hoping the 2nd highest bidder will just accept 2nd chance offer and then i can end this listing. So unfortunately $40 is to low and wont get me close to paying my citi financial bill. Sorry, thanks for asking though! I do appreciate you asking!
- gekiohshootingking"
I don't blame him, I'm sure he expects to pull in $100+ if he lets the auction run.
I will say he was fairly nice in his response to you, not the typical "Screw you I'm gonna get a bajillion monies for these!"
Yeah, just kinda silly to respond like he did at all - a simple "No" would have sufficed. Mighta chased away a potential customer - I didn't bid. Obviously the mysterious second bidder didn't pay up either.
Plus, judging from the condition they appeared in the pics, they weren't worth much more than what I offered - but with the crazy ebay world - who knows.
Anyhow, money in hand is better than promised money that never arrives.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/17/2010, 05:54 PMYeah, just kinda silly to respond like he did at all - a simple "No" would have sufficed.
That seller is actually a member on this forum. Have you considered that maybe he answered you that way because he noticed your name and were a member here? That's what I'd put my money on.
The guys got a bill to pay and is getting rid of some stuff to help cover it (according to him). He didn't gouge, he let it run a full auction. $3.33 a box for boxes like Air Zonk, Neutopia II, Cadash and Bomberman? Those 4 alone are worth more than your $40 offer. Some people may disagree with that statement, but those are also the people who don't tend to collect boxes (which most people here don't). Personally I think your offer of $40 was to low also and I can't blame him for saying no.
Wow! Roy is back! Roy, those aren't your boxes, aren't they?
I found this to be astonishing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320574352617&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
122 games for $1600+. only goodies were DracX, MizuKids, Coryoon, Nexar, Rainbow Islands. damn.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 08/17/2010, 06:35 PMQuote from: henrycsc on 08/17/2010, 05:54 PMYeah, just kinda silly to respond like he did at all - a simple "No" would have sufficed.
That seller is actually a member on this forum. Have you considered that maybe he answered you that way because he noticed your name and were a member here? That's what I'd put my money on.
The guys got a bill to pay and is getting rid of some stuff to help cover it (according to him). He didn't gouge, he let it run a full auction. $3.33 a box for boxes like Air Zonk, Neutopia II, Cadash and Bomberman? Those 4 alone are worth more than your $40 offer. Some people may disagree with that statement, but those are also the people who don't tend to collect boxes (which most people here don't). Personally I think your offer of $40 was to low also and I can't blame him for saying no.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/18/2010, 10:09 AM122 games for $1600+. only goodies were DracX, MizuKids, Coryoon, Nexar, Rainbow Islands. damn.
$13.77 per game is a bit high for a big lot, but at least the bundle isn't bloated with digital comics, dating sims, and sports titles.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/18/2010, 10:09 AMWow! Roy is back! Roy, those aren't your boxes, aren't they?
I'm to lazy to go back and check which ones he bought from me but I know some of them were my old ones.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/18/2010, 10:09 AMWow! Roy is back!
WHHHHHHHYYYYYY?
Since he didn't leave, and nobody is going to ban him, I suggest nobody bother to make posts in any thread he creates since he'll just delete it if he doesn't like the way its headed.
Speaking of stupid, this one was awesome enough to make UK:R:
http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/2010/08/super-mario-2-in-a-case-for-500/
"Mario Bros. 2 only sold around 10 million units, so actually is quite rare compared to something like how many germs there are in your toilet bowl."
I dont know what you're talking about
that case alone is worth 498.50$
That seller is full of poop, as that's not bullet resistant glazing.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 08/19/2010, 05:33 AMSpeaking of stupid, this one was awesome enough to make UK:R:
http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/2010/08/super-mario-2-in-a-case-for-500/
"Mario Bros. 2 only sold around 10 million units, so actually is quite rare compared to something like how many germs there are in your toilet bowl."
Man that is a dumb, but also Nintendo America was focking dumb for forcing the good "Dream Factory" famicom game into a Mario game that became known as this Mario 2 in the U.S. They never did release the challenging but fun "real" Mario 2 from JP, where there are poisonous mushrooms and all. that was a good one compared to the Dream Factory fake Mario..
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/19/2010, 10:00 AMMan that is a dumb, but also Nintendo America was focking dumb for forcing the good "Dream Factory" famicom game into a Mario game that became known as this Mario 2 in the U.S. They never did release the challenging but fun "real" Mario 2 from JP, where there are poisonous mushrooms and all. that was a good one compared to the Dream Factory fake Mario..
Hey I like Mario 2. Mouser is fucking sweet.
and we got Lost Levels (mario 2) with Super Mario All Stars.
I have the real Mario 2 on FDS and I must say, Mario USA (English Mario 2) is a much better game. FDS Mario 2 has some really sadistic level design, like a trick warp on level 8-1 that takes you back to level 5-1. Simply Evil! These tricks were great, however they ruined it all with terrible control. Mario and Luigi both lack what the other has, and the control is just horrid because of it. Most of my deaths are due to poor control, which makes the game just trial and error over and over until you learn the correct speed and place for each jump. It just makes the whole game a boring chore really. While Mario USA is both challenging AND fun. :)
I prefer the "real" Super Mario 2, but its pretty easy to see why NOA gave us something else, and why when it was re-released in Japan as Super Mario USA it was quite popular: because Mario 2 is fucking HARD!
Quote from: guest on 08/19/2010, 10:46 AMQuote from: JapanTokei on 08/19/2010, 10:00 AMMan that is a dumb, but also Nintendo America was focking dumb for forcing the good "Dream Factory" famicom game into a Mario game that became known as this Mario 2 in the U.S. They never did release the challenging but fun "real" Mario 2 from JP, where there are poisonous mushrooms and all. that was a good one compared to the Dream Factory fake Mario..
Hey I like Mario 2. Mouser is fucking sweet.
and we got Lost Levels (mario 2) with Super Mario All Stars.
Im with Ark on this one. I liked SMB 2 as it is one of my all time fav mario games.
I don't think that was turbo gouging. Nintendo gouging, maybe but turbo gouging?
Where is this rare mario Huey?
Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA) is the best Mario game, hands down, followed closely by the 4th one on SNES. Not only is the JP Mario 2 hard in a stupid way (as mentioned above), graphically and aurally it's virtually identical to the first game. They didn't improve a damn thing in these departments, which is unbelievable for a game that was released a full year later. I've always maintained that Mario 2 (JP) feels like the result of someone giving a 16-year old a level editor for Mario 1 and telling him to "Edit the levels in Super Mario Bros. so the game is as difficult as possible," with no regard for actual good level design.
I don't know how this thread turned into Mario 2... but I like it!
I always hated Mario 2 when I was younger. I also really enjoyed the lost levels when it first came out.
Then a few years ago I picked up a Famicom Disk System for the first time, with Doki Doki Panic. When playing the game without Mario in it, it helped me realize that it really was just a very good game. I had blindly hated the game for years, not because it was bad, but rather because it didn't feel "Mario" enough.
Now I am actually a bit of a Mario 2 addict. I played through and beat Doki Doki, Mario USA, Mario 2 NES, and Super Mario Advance (which is the definitive version). Other than Super Mario World and Mario 64, Mario 2 is my favorite in the series.
...Mario 2 Japanese version on the other hand? Yuck... just makes me mad to play it now.
Quote from: blueraven on 08/04/2010, 02:01 PMThanks guys, I'm glad we live in the information age.
I'm not a big fan of the cover-up/denial thing. Goes against my morals. Admit what you've done, be judged by your words and your actions, move on.
Quote from: guest on 08/04/2010, 09:38 AMQuote from: BlackandBlue on 08/03/2010, 10:15 PMgoogle is your friend.
Thanks, B&B. Link added to the first post for everyone's reading pleasure.
Quote from: henrycsc on 08/04/2010, 06:12 AMShould we snag it and post it in an archive just in case Google removes it from their cache?
Done and done. A pdf is available in the first post.
Ok so.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-CONTROLLER-PCE-NEC-HE-SYSTEM-JAPAN-/140432067454?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item20b2674b7e
These controllers aren't worth more than $12 shipped in NEW condition. And the Orange ones aren't worth more than $13 shipped.
Susi Sumo's prices are often horrible. I've never bought a thing from him. Once I asked him if he had a KOEI save-kun... he didn't find one right away, but eventually he listed a loose one for like $65 .... which I thought was a lame move.
lol, sorry I am the culprit for making this a Mario conversation, but last comment. I do love the original "Dream Factory" aka USA MArio 2. But it felt awkward to see the characters I knew had been replaced by the Mario characters in that game when I moved to America....
Mario 3 though was the best in the series in my opinion.. so creative and ahead of its time. I was showing the Fami cart off at school like 1 year before it was released in the States to my friends. The kids were going nuts. I thought I was so cool on that day.. lol. Our teacher was focking cool, he even arranged to let me bring in my Famicon and the kids had extended recess break. man 1989-1990 was a good year :)
Quote from: TheClash603 on 08/19/2010, 10:58 PMI don't know how this thread turned into Mario 2... but I like it!
I always hated Mario 2 when I was younger. I also really enjoyed the lost levels when it first came out.
Then a few years ago I picked up a Famicom Disk System for the first time, with Doki Doki Panic. When playing the game without Mario in it, it helped me realize that it really was just a very good game. I had blindly hated the game for years, not because it was bad, but rather because it didn't feel "Mario" enough.
Now I am actually a bit of a Mario 2 addict. I played through and beat Doki Doki, Mario USA, Mario 2 NES, and Super Mario Advance (which is the definitive version). Other than Super Mario World and Mario 64, Mario 2 is my favorite in the series.
...Mario 2 Japanese version on the other hand? Yuck... just makes me mad to play it now.
Here's a pic of my stash:
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c167/photodavid/fcmarios.jpg)
Quote from: turbo D on 08/20/2010, 01:25 AMHere's a pic of my stash:
*PICTURE*
I hate you.
:)
I'm not hating but I am drooling. damn.
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2010, 01:37 AMQuote from: turbo D on 08/20/2010, 01:25 AMHere's a pic of my stash:
*PICTURE*
I hate you.
:)
H8r'z gon' h8
If you meatsacks don't stop derailing my thread with talk about
SMB2, I'm gonna be a callow twat and delete this mo-fo!
Quote from: nat on 08/19/2010, 10:26 PMI've always maintained that Mario 2 (JP) feels like the result of someone giving a 16-year old a level editor for Mario 1 and telling him to "Edit the levels in Super Mario Bros. so the game is as difficult as possible," with no regard for actual good level design.
Agreed, and after years of perfecting his craft, he came up with this (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7095837593619862339#).
An oldie but a goodie: five common RARE L@@K!!!! titles (http://cgi.ebay.com/5-TURBO-GRAFX-16-NEC-HuCARD-GAMES-RARE-L-K-/390096445886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0) for $200.
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2010, 10:55 AMbut a goodie: five common RARE L@@K!!!! titles (http://cgi.ebay.com/5-TURBO-GRAFX-16-NEC-HuCARD-GAMES-RARE-L-K-/390096445886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0) for $200.
Just as funny to me is the guy here felt inclined to show 24 photos of these uber "rares" as if rares collectors will be pouring over every photo to inspect the dings and manual creases on these one of a kind incredible finds- lulzilicious for sure
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2010, 10:55 AMQuote from: nat on 08/19/2010, 10:26 PMI've always maintained that Mario 2 (JP) feels like the result of someone giving a 16-year old a level editor for Mario 1 and telling him to "Edit the levels in Super Mario Bros. so the game is as difficult as possible," with no regard for actual good level design.
Agreed, and after years of perfecting his craft, he came up with this (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7095837593619862339#).
HA HA
That's the funniest thing I've seen in a while. And I totally believe that was created by the same schmuck who made the JP Mario 2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TURBOGRAFX-EXPRESS-SYSTEM-w-TV-Adapter-6-games-/220653504160?pt=Video_Games
:-s
Adventure Island must add $850 to the value of this?
A used copy of Dead Moon (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dead-moon-Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-rare-/120601109568?pt=Video_Games_Games#ht_882wt_754) for $100? Really? Or one with a box (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dead-Moon-w-box-Turbografx-16-/150467439506?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games#ht_1034wt_1050), its only $80!
Now I regret not buying a lot of TG-16 games I have been meaning to get over the years. At least around half the US HuCards and CDRom games I want are still affordable. I am glad I region modded my Duo. Most games are perfectly fine in JP, such as Splatter House, Air Zonk, Bonk 3, and other games with little or none text in them. I love my JP only releases like some of the Soldier series, SF2 CE and Bomberman 94.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 08/21/2010, 11:54 AMOr one with a box (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dead-Moon-w-box-Turbografx-16-/150467439506?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games#ht_1034wt_1050), its only $80!
and the seller is....
Quote from: lord_cack on 08/22/2010, 06:05 AMQuote from: BlackandBlue on 08/21/2010, 11:54 AMOr one with a box (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dead-Moon-w-box-Turbografx-16-/150467439506?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games#ht_1034wt_1050), its only $80!
and the seller is....
Ha, I didn't even see that when I posted it. That's funny.
Anyone interested in a loosey goosey Soldier Blade (http://cgi.ebay.com/Soldier-Blade-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-/140444105692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15) for $142 shipped? Silly Aussies. :lol:
Well it is a rare game but seriously!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-RARE-MINT-USA-English-/330463940572?pt=Video_Games_Games
Quote from: TGX16 on 08/24/2010, 07:23 AMWell it is a rare game but seriously!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-RARE-MINT-USA-English-/330463940572?pt=Video_Games_Games
buy it now 777.? Thats just madness!! 666
The BIN on that DH does seem excessive. But in all fairness in the last thread some were talking about the previous DH auction that ended at ~$440 (via bids) and I believe a few of us agreed that the price was a "value" relative to Magical Chase considering DH is much more difficult to find.
That's a hidious price, dude.
But $440.00 is totaly madness if you ask me! I'm a simple guy with a simple job and a simple salary I could'nt pay that kind of money for ONE game even if I wanted too!!!
Bidding over 100-150.00 for any game is out of the question as far as I'm concerned.
The troubling thing is that people will actually say that because it went for $440 last week, that a BIN that is more than half again as much is somehow a good price. This is how these prices get so out of control so quicky. Why not double the price? Tripple! It its worth $1000, it must be worth $2000, right?
This game is, what, 16 years old? And for the first 13-14 years of its uber rare existance it was less than $100. Now, all of the sudden $777 is fair?
And all this while the JP version is like...$35 or something. For the extra $750 you could actually hire a translator to play through the whole game with you, and then you wouldn't be at home by yourself all day.
Holy shit! The mystery bundle is on sale for half price (http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-NEOGEO-NINTENDO-SEGA-Jaguar-Saturn-TurboGrafx-LD-/160472912433?pt=Video_Games) ($32,816.64), so y'all best act quick before this once in a lifetime deal vanishes.
Quote from: guest on 08/25/2010, 03:48 PMHoly shit! The mystery bundle is on sale for half price (http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-NEOGEO-NINTENDO-SEGA-Jaguar-Saturn-TurboGrafx-LD-/160472912433?pt=Video_Games) ($32,816.64), so y'all best act quick before this once in a lifetime deal vanishes.
My guess is its totally a fake auction which means I would love to have someone call him on it....
Quote from: lord_cack on 08/25/2010, 04:57 PMQuote from: guest on 08/25/2010, 03:48 PMHoly shit! The mystery bundle is on sale for half price (http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-NEOGEO-NINTENDO-SEGA-Jaguar-Saturn-TurboGrafx-LD-/160472912433?pt=Video_Games) ($32,816.64), so y'all best act quick before this once in a lifetime deal vanishes.
My guess is its totally a fake auction which means I would love to have someone call him on it....
I dont understand what goes thrue peoples heads.
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 08/25/2010, 07:03 PMQuote from: lord_cack on 08/25/2010, 04:57 PMQuote from: guest on 08/25/2010, 03:48 PMHoly shit! The mystery bundle is on sale for half price (http://cgi.ebay.com/ATARI-NEOGEO-NINTENDO-SEGA-Jaguar-Saturn-TurboGrafx-LD-/160472912433?pt=Video_Games) ($32,816.64), so y'all best act quick before this once in a lifetime deal vanishes.
My guess is its totally a fake auction which means I would love to have someone call him on it....
I dont understand what goes thrue peoples heads.
"Maybe someone is an idiot!" would be the phrase repeating in their heads.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Could be worse... ya'll remember Bullseye/2ManyCollectibles....
oh nvm.. Game Squad is still around...
Quote from: MotherGunner on 08/25/2010, 11:04 PMCould be worse... ya'll remember Bullseye/2ManyCollectibles....
oh nvm.. Game Squad is still around...
Yeah, I don't see how Game Squad stays in business. I guess a lot of people are dumb enough to pay $999 for a Turbo Duo.
I hate how Game Squad uses that stupid white tile counter for all his pictures too. Anytime I see that I stay away.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 08/25/2010, 11:45 PMI hate how Game Squad uses that stupid white tile counter for all his pictures too. Anytime I see that I stay away.
Ditto!
I have even tried to communicate and work with that dude to make me some kind of a deal (this was back when I was a Turbo n00b). Even Pat at Pompey Parsons will work with you if you ask. He's the guy who set me up with my Turbo-CD.:)
OK, not gouging at all, but one of the best listings I've seen in a long time....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Express-plus-games-/250688364977?pt=Video_Games
Seller info:
jerseycop
-Turbogrfxfan is that you?
"You are bidding on a Turbo Grafx 16 (Turbo Express) hand held portable game system. This is great for any collector. The Express is in really great shape and works perfectly fine. I also have the AC Adapter which too is in great condition. I am aslo including five games which work fine. The Games are as follows. Keith Courage in Alpha Zones, Power Golf (my personal favorite), Parasol Stars the story of Bubble Bobble 2, Tricky Kick, and Bonks Adventure. Good luck and happy bidding "
2nd favorite might be kinda tough to choose.... :lol:
It's hard to remember that there are actually decent sellers on eBay like the one above.
Wmac's clown puncher collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Factory-Sealed-New-FREE-SHIP-US-/160473513106?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item255cf77c92) is down to $335. :roll:
Here's a nice sized collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultimate-Turbo-Grafx-Turbo-Duo-collection-/260656371043?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cb0549563) with a $4200 BIN (2-3 times what it's worth). For posterity, it includes a TurboDuo, a DuoTap, and the following games (all boxed/complete):
Aero Blasters
Air Zonk
Alien Crush
Ballistix
Battle Royale
Beyond Shadowgate
Bikini Girls
Bonk 3 CD
Bravoman
Camp California
Chase HQ
Cosmic Fantasy 2
Cotton
Cyber Core
Darkwing Duck
Davis Cup Tennis
Dragon Slayer
Dungeon Explorer
Dungeon Explorer 2
Dungeon Master
Dynastic Hero
Exile
Exile:Wicked Phenomenon
Falcon
Fantasy Zone
Final Lap Twin
Forgotten Worlds
Gate of Thunder
Ghost Manor
Godzilla
Hawaii Island Girls
Implode
Impossimole
JJ and Jeff
John Madden Football
Keith Courage
Legendary Axe
Local Girls of Hawaii
Loom
Lords of Thunder
Meteor Blaster DX
Might and Magic III
Military Madness
Moto Roader
Neutopia
Order of the Griffon
Parasol Stars
Power Golf
Prince of Persia
Raiden
Riot Zone
R-Type
Shadow of the Beast
Shape Shifter
Sherlock Holmes
Sim Earth
Sinistron
Soldier Blade
Super Air Zonk
Super Star Soldier
Sydmeads Terra Forming
Vasteel
Victory Run
World Class Baseball
World Court Tennis
Yo Bro
Pretty nice lot there... it'd probably do pretty good if he'd just start it at $0.99 no reserve
On ebay, he'd make a killing, but what he wants is mass murder.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 08/27/2010, 12:09 PMPretty nice lot there... it'd probably do pretty good if he'd just start it at $0.99 no reserve
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2010, 10:56 AMWmac's clown puncher collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Factory-Sealed-New-FREE-SHIP-US-/160473513106?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item255cf77c92) is down to $335. :roll:
Here's a nice sized collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultimate-Turbo-Grafx-Turbo-Duo-collection-/260656371043?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cb0549563) with a $4200 BIN (2-3 times what it's worth). For posterity, it includes a TurboDuo, a DuoTap, and the following games (all boxed/complete):
Aero Blasters
Air Zonk
Alien Crush
Ballistix
Battle Royale
Beyond Shadowgate
Bikini Girls
Bonk 3 CD
Bravoman
Camp California
Chase HQ
Cosmic Fantasy 2
Cotton
Cyber Core
Darkwing Duck
Davis Cup Tennis
Dragon Slayer
Dungeon Explorer
Dungeon Explorer 2
Dungeon Master
Dynastic Hero
Exile
Exile:Wicked Phenomenon
Falcon
Fantasy Zone
Final Lap Twin
Forgotten Worlds
Gate of Thunder
Ghost Manor
Godzilla
Hawaii Island Girls
Implode
Impossimole
JJ and Jeff
John Madden Football
Keith Courage
Legendary Axe
Local Girls of Hawaii
Loom
Lords of Thunder
Meteor Blaster DX
Might and Magic III
Military Madness
Moto Roader
Neutopia
Order of the Griffon
Parasol Stars
Power Golf
Prince of Persia
Raiden
Riot Zone
R-Type
Shadow of the Beast
Shape Shifter
Sherlock Holmes
Sim Earth
Sinistron
Soldier Blade
Super Air Zonk
Super Star Soldier
Sydmeads Terra Forming
Vasteel
Victory Run
World Class Baseball
World Court Tennis
Yo Bro
There's a few Super rares in there. Dynastic Hero, the Girly games, the fact that the Duo has the box. I'd have to add everything up. But the difficulty of finding all of that stuff in one lot is pretty impressive.
If i won the lottery id drop 4000 on it just for the convenience
Quote from: BlueBMW on 08/27/2010, 12:32 PMIf i won the lottery id drop 4000 on it just for the convenience
Well, how often do you see the girly games even on ebay.
Dynastic Hero, Dungeon Explorer 2, Bonk 3 CD, Cotton, are all fairly expensive and just the sheer amount of boxed stuff.
Yes, 4200 is a lot for the bundle, but it's not as grossly unfair as other sellers out there. It wouldn't surprise me if a reseller actually bought that lot at that price just because of the rare stuff in it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-SCD-Dracula-X-JP-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/150487257846?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2309bd52f6
BWAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHA!!
Quote from: nectarsis on 08/30/2010, 11:31 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-SCD-Dracula-X-JP-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/150487257846?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2309bd52f6
BWAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHA!!
:shock:
Just when you think you've seen it all. There was a chip shaped like Pac-Man up for auction not too long ago, lol.
Quote from: nectarsis on 08/30/2010, 11:31 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-SCD-Dracula-X-JP-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/150487257846?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2309bd52f6
BWAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAHHA!!
I'm assuming it'll come shipped in a gold carat box autographed by the entire art team & voice cast! And also a mail in rebate towards this seller's next great auction :twisted:
The seller's name is Richard Ho? I guess the jokes just write themselves sometimes. He really IS a dick...
Isn't that the same dude that had it listed forever for $999.99? I should've pulled the trigger before damn inflation tacked on a couple extra pennies.
24 Rare PCE Titles (http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Rare-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-16-Games-Kisado-Connector-/200515439066?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2eafa6c9da) starting at a mere $699 ($769 BIN). :roll:
That is a nice collection though. :-k
Quote from: guest on 09/03/2010, 12:19 PM24 Rare PCE Titles (http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Rare-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-16-Games-Kisado-Connector-/200515439066?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2eafa6c9da) starting at a mere $699 ($769 BIN). :roll:
i dunno not feeling it but.... pass
Quote from: Mathius on 09/03/2010, 02:29 PMThat is a nice collection though. :-k
At half the price maybe ;)
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-SCD-Dracula-X-JP-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/150487257846?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2309bd52f6
?????????????????
Quote from: blueraven on 09/04/2010, 12:36 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-SCD-Dracula-X-JP-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/150487257846?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2309bd52f6
?????????????????
See above. :)
that cant be real. someone had to put that up as a joke.
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 09/05/2010, 09:07 PMthat cant be real. someone had to put that up as a joke.
Sadly, no. It's been relisted over and over and over again.
Neato legitimate Turbo swag hat (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-TURBO-GRAFX-16-Collectables-80s-BIKE-CAP-STICKER-/230521562912?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item35ac27e720), but $500?!?
What's the most you've ever heard of anyone paying for DracX? $250 maybe, from a shop, ages ago? $1000 is a bit off the mark.
The hilarious thing is that the normal price of Dracula X these days is about the same as the original retail, when adjusted for inflation. People are more obsessed with other games, crappier ones, and so the price is quite reasonable (in the grand scheme of things).
A couple months ago I coulda had one for $65 shipped. It's too bad I didn't have the spare change at that moment.
:C
$250 for a boxed TurboBooster Plus (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Turbografx-16-Turbo-booster-Plus-/120621310431?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c159721df) is awfully high, especially when the box is in such poor condition.
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2010, 04:46 PM$250 for a boxed TurboBooster Plus (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Turbografx-16-Turbo-booster-Plus-/120621310431?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c159721df) is awfully high, especially when the box is in such poor condition.
thats way hight. granted you dont see em around much but like two months ago I saw one for like 35 bucks. prolly the same one that went up for sixty
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed)
^ Loose Duo-R console w/91 games (nearly all loose HuCards, no case, no manual). = $1000+ US
Yeah it's a lot of games but it's a lot of cash to outlay in one hit. The console has the wrong controller and I'm not sure but it also appears to have a non-official power supply. No box, no manual, meh, not worth it. I'd probably spend $100 on a console like that (and that's being generous). $4 per loose game, maybe $450 for the lot (I expect discount for buying in bulk), certainly not $1000+.
Agreed, Dr. Frank-n-Furter, that's a pretty crappy deal. It's hard to tell with his low res pics, but I don't see any rare and pricey titles in there, just quite a few duplicates and Battle Ace.
I don't know if this auction has been listed here before but....
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-TURBO-GRAFX-16-NEC-HuCARD-GAMES-RARE-L-K-/390096445886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad38f61be
When is this guy going to give up? ](*,) This has been listed since at least last spring!
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 09/16/2010, 01:32 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed)
^ Loose Duo-R console w/91 games (nearly all loose HuCards, no case, no manual). = $1000+ US
Yeah it's a lot of games but it's a lot of cash to outlay in one hit. The console has the wrong controller and I'm not sure but it also appears to have a non-official power supply. No box, no manual, meh, not worth it. I'd probably spend $100 on a console like that (and that's being generous). $4 per loose game, maybe $450 for the lot (I expect discount for buying in bulk), certainly not $1000+.
Jesus, he doesn't even have the courtesy to include free shipping!
Quote from: Mathius on 09/18/2010, 01:46 AMI don't know if this auction has been listed here before but....
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-TURBO-GRAFX-16-NEC-HuCARD-GAMES-RARE-L-K-/390096445886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad38f61be
When is this guy going to give up? ](*,) This has been listed since at least last spring!
jesus... wish listing like this i wish they had a little "like" or "dislike" button :roll:
Maybe the seller was thinking Yen? Or Pesos? Or maybe predicting the continual downturn of the Dollar's value. :(
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 09/16/2010, 01:32 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Engine-DUO-R-grafx-Console-System-JAPAN-w-92-Games-/250698006509?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5ec3ffed)
^ Loose Duo-R console w/91 games (nearly all loose HuCards, no case, no manual). = $1000+ US
Yeah it's a lot of games but it's a lot of cash to outlay in one hit. The console has the wrong controller and I'm not sure but it also appears to have a non-official power supply. No box, no manual, meh, not worth it. I'd probably spend $100 on a console like that (and that's being generous). $4 per loose game, maybe $450 for the lot (I expect discount for buying in bulk), certainly not $1000+.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/18/2010, 01:46 AMI don't know if this auction has been listed here before but....
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-TURBO-GRAFX-16-NEC-HuCARD-GAMES-RARE-L-K-/390096445886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad38f61be
When is this guy going to give up? ](*,) This has been listed since at least last spring!
That's an oldie but a goodie. The epitome of "R4RE L@@K!!!!" asshat listings.
Quote from: guest on 09/20/2010, 09:42 AMThe epitome of "R4RE L@@K!!!!" asshat listings.
I won't buy any item that uses the word "rare" in its description, without being totally warranted.
I've noticed that stuff from Italy seems to be insanely overpriced, but they say "rarisimo" instead of "rare". :) Don't know if it's because they're particularly greedy or if it's because retro console gear is hard to come by over there. Mind you, even if there were bargains to be had I still wouldn't participate, shipping in Italy is conducive to theft.
I love it when something is listed as "rare" and you look at the next 4 listings above and below and see the exact same item!
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 09/16/2010, 01:32 PM^ Loose Duo-R console w/91 games (nearly all loose HuCards, no case, no manual). = $1000+ US
Yeah it's a lot of games but it's a lot of cash to outlay in one hit. The console has the wrong controller and I'm not sure but it also appears to have a non-official power supply.
Do be fair, you don't really want the original controller or power supply if you actually want to play the thing.
But yes, this isn't worth the money. The majority of those 91 games are worth $5 or less. Something like $300-400 would be more fair.
:-s
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPAN-PC-Engine-DUO-R-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-/270637590655?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e87f
http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-PC-Engine-DUO-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-DUO-/270637589959?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e5c7
I'll let y'all comment on this.
Quote from: blueraven on 09/22/2010, 05:02 AM:-s
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPAN-PC-Engine-DUO-R-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-/270637590655?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e87f
http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-PC-Engine-DUO-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-DUO-/270637589959?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e5c7
I'll let y'all comment on this.
Yeah, spotted those the other day, What a wanker. If I were after a slot cover, for the prices he's charging I'd rather buy another complete console and sell the one with the missing cover. Problem solved and it would probably work out cheaper!
Not gouging, but this beats the Bloody Volt out of the competition.... Why you should never use low-rez photos to type the names of games you don't know. Look at the pics and you will see how the seller arrived at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Turbo-Grafx-16-Game-cards-System-card-Others-Wow-/180564493889?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2a0a7b8641
[Andre Panza's] KKK Boxing :shock: 8-[ :lol: :lol: :lol:
This one is Super RAER fellas! Better jump on it while you can.
Damn Racists at NEC probably contributed to the demise of the system...
Quote from: blueraven on 09/22/2010, 05:02 AMI'll let y'all comment on this.
I'm too honest, else I'd buy 'em with the cheapy shipping (no tracking) and claim they never arrived. :twisted:
Quote from: henrycsc on 09/22/2010, 06:25 AMLook at the pics and you will see how the seller arrived at:
What pics? Linky?
Sorry about that NecroPhile, It was late when I posted that.... corrected now.... here's the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Turbo-Grafx-16-Game-cards-System-card-Others-Wow-/180564493889?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2a0a7b8641
Description includes a most unusual TG16 game.
Them racist, Hitler loving, cross burning, game developing bastards!
Ha! What a silly mistake.
"Folks ain't home. Cross won't burn. Hell, it ain't like it used to be."
Quote from: blueraven on 09/22/2010, 05:02 AM:-s
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPAN-PC-Engine-DUO-R-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-/270637590655?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e87f
http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-PC-Engine-DUO-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-DUO-/270637589959?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e5c7
I'll let y'all comment on this.
my god....if he wants $25 for a flippin' lid (pun intended), how much does he want for the rest of the system!?!?!?
KKK Boxing: did u know if you KO each fighter with the folding chair, you get to challenge the Grandmaster White Dragon bonus boss at the end!!???
Self-inflicted gouging: $195.28 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260667261869&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) for a Sherlock Holmes 2 promotional matchbook calculator. [-(
I offered real cheap as 40 dollars and nobody buys =( but sold mine with near new duo system for 400ish!!!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/27/2010, 04:53 PMSelf-inflicted gouging: $195.28 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260667261869&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) for a Sherlock Holmes 2 promotional matchbook calculator. [-(
At least it was an auction that started out at $.99
His one negative feedback is pretty lame though.
Sealed R-Type (http://cgi.ebay.com/R-Type-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-NEW-Factory-Sealed-RARE-/320587600372?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4aa48291f4) for $490 shipped and sealed Splatterhouse (http://cgi.ebay.com/Splatterhouse-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Box-Sealed-TG16-/320587600097?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item4aa48290e1) for about $250 shipped. Sweet deals.... I wonder if he combines shipping?
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 09/27/2010, 01:13 AMQuote from: blueraven on 09/22/2010, 05:02 AM:-s
http://cgi.ebay.com/JAPAN-PC-Engine-DUO-R-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-/270637590655?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e87f
http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-PC-Engine-DUO-Console-HuCard-Slot-Cover-Turbo-DUO-/270637589959?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0341e5c7
I'll let y'all comment on this.
my god....if he wants $25 for a flippin' lid (pun intended), how much does he want for the rest of the system!?!?!?
KKK Boxing: did u know if you KO each fighter with the folding chair, you get to challenge the Grandmaster White Dragon bonus boss at the end!!???
dude I bet this jerk popped them off the consoles sold the consoles and now the poor soul that bought the console bought this as well.
Quote from: guest on 09/27/2010, 04:53 PMSelf-inflicted gouging: $195.28 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260667261869&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) for a Sherlock Holmes 2 promotional matchbook calculator. [-(
If only I had seen this auction sooner I could be solving all of your problems with complicated equations and long division only possible on the Sherlock Holmes promotional matchbook calculator. =)
Not ebay, but this site seems to be in on the gougery!
http://www.gamebaz.com/?a=i&i=51024
Yeah, what's up with GameBaz? A lot of their retro console gear is priced in the thousands. :shock:
I enquired about getting a Neo Geo console through them, and simply asked for detailed photos of the item that they would send had I purchased. They responded by informing me that they don't keep them in stock/have them on-hand. What they will do is source one for me (I would say they get most of their stuff through Yahoo Japan Auctions) and send that to me.
I really don't like that way of doing business, I want to see the exact item that I will be getting. Especially for the money that I would have been spending.
Just browsin, seeing what the gougers are up to these days... stumbled across this one..
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-NEC-SYSTEM-RARE-HES-CDR-01-TGX-TURBO-/320594370817?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa4e9e101
$200 shipped for a TG16 with CD base, but no CDrom? Good grief!
That Turbo is looking a little rough.
Ok this isn't Turbo but I had to share this. http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340 (http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340)
US $600,000.00 nes -> http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139)
Quote from: geise on 10/06/2010, 12:12 PMOk this isn't Turbo but I had to share this. http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340 (http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340)
:shock: :shock: :shock: Ridiculous!!!!!
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/06/2010, 12:31 PMUS $600,000.00 nes -> http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: This Nintendo set might be worth $80 at the most!
Quote from: Mathius on 10/06/2010, 05:38 PMQuote from: geise on 10/06/2010, 12:12 PMOk this isn't Turbo but I had to share this. http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340 (http://shop.ebay.com/vampyresxxx1/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340)
:shock: :shock: :shock: Ridiculous!!!!!
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/06/2010, 12:31 PMUS $600,000.00 nes -> http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-8-Bit-Mattel-Version-11-games-/250706373789?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3a5f43ac9d#ht_2847wt_1139)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: This Nintendo set might be worth $80 at the most!
SEALED Moonwalker is a
steal at $4999.95! only thing that pisses me off is $50 to ship it from NewYork to Canada!?!?!?! That's the dealbreaker...
Ironically the NES does include
free shipping.... :dance: Which better include it delivered the next day buy a singing telegram babe that jumps outta a cake on your doorstep....
Plz note my sarcasm guys :mrgreen: Unbelievable people would even waste time posting this shit on Ebay!
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:lol: Nice one Arkhan!
Hahahaha! Beautiful! 8)
Seriously why the fuck are controllers $30 on eBay? They were like $7-10 6 months ago. None of them are rare.
Quote from: blueraven on 10/10/2010, 11:31 PMSeriously why the fuck are controllers $30 on eBay? They were like $7-10 6 months ago. None of them are rare.
They were used to test out raerities such as Snatcher, and shit
A REPLY!
Quote from: Dumbfuckyou do realize that you that your message is in form of harassment, and theres two things I want to make clear, 1 is that you've been reported to ebay in regards of violating ebay rules, and 2nd is you're the type of person I'd love to meet face to face, it is people like you that have no life, nothing better to do, and think that you speak with a voice for everyone, but you stand alone!
It's none of your business period, got that?
funniest thing is you took the time from your no life to actually ridicule my price, because YOU CAN'T AFFORD to buy this!
So again, you speak for no-one, my message box has 2 offers that I'm considering, somewhat close to my asking price, so again...,go on your little pathetic way and wait for ebay to send you a warning on violation of ebay rules on harassment of my rights within my auction listing...
I bet you have a pricetag in your own head on what this is worth right, because remember, you know it all pal...LOL, GET LOST!
Hmm... maybe you should report him for supposedly taking offers on an item outside of the ebay system :P
I say we all message him!
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/11/2010, 06:19 PMHmm... maybe you should report him for supposedly taking offers on an item outside of the ebay system :P
Already did.
QuoteI say we all message him!
I agree.
Quote from: guest on 10/11/2010, 06:15 PMA REPLY!
Quote from: Dumbfuckyou do realize that you that your message is in form of harassment, and theres two things I want to make clear, 1 is that you've been reported to ebay in regards of violating ebay rules, and 2nd is you're the type of person I'd love to meet face to face, it is people like you that have no life, nothing better to do, and think that you speak with a voice for everyone, but you stand alone!
It's none of your business period, got that?
funniest thing is you took the time from your no life to actually ridicule my price, because YOU CAN'T AFFORD to buy this!
So again, you speak for no-one, my message box has 2 offers that I'm considering, somewhat close to my asking price, so again...,go on your little pathetic way and wait for ebay to send you a warning on violation of ebay rules on harassment of my rights within my auction listing...
I bet you have a pricetag in your own head on what this is worth right, because remember, you know it all pal...LOL, GET LOST!
oh wow....that was quite the reply you got there, he got so defensive almost like as if you wanted to eat his kids or something! Btw...i couldn't find the previous post if u linked it....but what was the crazy $ he was asking for Snatcher???
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 10/11/2010, 06:26 PMoh wow....that was quite the reply you got there, he got so defensive almost like as if you wanted to eat his kids or something! Btw...i couldn't find the previous post if u linked it....but what was the crazy $ he was asking for Snatcher???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110591984927
We should all give him a friendly TURBOB HELLO
This guy is a real piece. Arkhan didn't even come close to harassing that guy! What a douch-bag!
Quote from: Mathius on 10/11/2010, 07:21 PMThis guy is a real piece. Arkhan didn't even come close to harassing that guy! What a douch-bag!
Yeah, I reported his reply, cause its actual harassment
Well his alias says it all does'nt it "Dumbfuck"?
I sen't a reply, I forget what I said... but his reply was:
"Sucker born every day. Consider it sold"
hah. I HOPE IT POSTS MY Q/A'S TO THE AUCTION LISTING.
What a douche. I hate to tell him, but the only rules that eBay has regarding contacting other members are for spam and threats; no mention is made of mocking asshats.
Quote from: fucktardyou're the type of person I'd love to meet face to face
Yesterday was National Coming Out Day. Coincidence?
Reported for intentionally misleading the buyer.
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2010, 07:13 AMI sen't a reply, I forget what I said... but his reply was:
"Sucker born every day. Consider it sold"
hah. I HOPE IT POSTS MY Q/A'S TO THE AUCTION LISTING.
Unfortunately, Q/A's are at the sellers discretion.
Quote from: blueraven on 10/12/2010, 02:34 PMReported for intentionally misleading the buyer.
Elaborate please. :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba
Hmm, $200 for a hat?
Quote from: finerion on 10/13/2010, 12:04 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba
Hmm, $200 for a hat?
What is with stores in Hawaii all having similar names? GameSquadStore and now GameStuffStore! :roll:
That hat has been floating around for a while.
Didn't Roy buy one at like $200 then sell right away for like $40?
Quote from: Obfuscate on 10/13/2010, 01:27 PMDidn't Roy buy one at like $200?
I bought one like it yes. Didn't pay anywhere near $200 for it.
Quote from: Obfuscate on 10/13/2010, 01:27 PMthen sell right away for like $40?
Sold it a few months later when I sold off most of my stuff for $42.50, yes.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/13/2010, 01:45 PMQuote from: Obfuscate on 10/13/2010, 01:27 PMDidn't Roy buy one at like $200?
I bought one like it yes. Didn't pay anywhere near $200 for it.
Quote from: Obfuscate on 10/13/2010, 01:27 PMthen sell right away for like $40?
Sold it a few months later when I sold off most of my stuff for $42.50, yes.
It's actually the item that made me think maybe you didn't have bad intentions from the start as a gouger. Although the Hudson Music Collection with insert I didn't really want to sell you and only did because your site and dedication to Turbos that you flipped a month later and made an extra $35 on made me think you did have bad intentions and that the hat was just one you missed on. Who knows, I guess who cares...
What's to say that hat actually has anything to do with the Turbo? Bomberman has been around for years on other consoles... Does that hat have either the NEC, TTi, Turbo or PC Engine logo anywhere on it?
Quote from: nat on 10/13/2010, 08:12 PMWhat's to say that hat actually has anything to do with the Turbo? Bomberman has been around for years on other consoles... Does that hat have either the NEC, TTi, Turbo or PC Engine logo anywhere on it?
Actually, I bought Roys - and yes, TTi
I remember when they came out, and I believe you could get them in the bomberman color of your choice. (The one on the left is blue, although a very dark blue)
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:-s
http://cgi.ebay.com/1990-VGA-75-ORDYNE-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-TURBOGRAFX-16-VGA-75-/300450573127?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item45f43feb47
[-(
Graded games? Yeesh...
And this is certainly curious...
Here's the current active listing by this seller..
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-LT-Console-System-Grafx-JAPAN-NEC-HU-Card-/250710152682
And here's the one that ended with no bids...
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-LT-Console-System-Grafx-JAPAN-NEC-HU-Card-/250710153026
So when your item doesn't sell you jack the price up 50% right?
RARE!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/J-J-JEFF-TURBOGRAFX-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-/400081110605?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d26b1464d
In the links provided by BlueBMW, the first LT ended up selling for $400 when the second (earlier) auction ended unsold starting at $395. Pretty cheap for an LT on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 10/15/2010, 09:20 AMIn the links provided by BlueBMW, the first LT ended up selling for $400 when the second (earlier) auction ended unsold starting at $395. Pretty cheap for an LT on eBay.
A lot better than the $580 BIN price he had on there!
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/15/2010, 11:34 AMA lot better than the $580 BIN price he had on there!
Agreed. I wonder how long the first auction was up; did he pull it quick, thinking it was underpriced?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Syd-meads-Terraforming-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-Super-CD-game_W0QQitemZ270648821039QQcategoryZ139971QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D150467758786%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4966103257590239007
For this price I could get a Turbo Duo, or SuperGrafx even.
guys a retard, but his ebay name amuses the fuck out of me.
If you think those LT's were cheap take a look at this one : http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-LT-Console-System-Grafx-JAPAN-JAPANESE-766_W0QQitemZ220672402787QQcategoryZ38583QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D250710153026%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4963480639692257625
And thats from a seller witch ursuly have good prices...
Quote from: TGX16 on 10/15/2010, 05:56 PMIf you think those LT's were cheap take a look at this one : http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-LT-Console-System-Grafx-JAPAN-JAPANESE-766_W0QQitemZ220672402787QQcategoryZ38583QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D250710153026%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4963480639692257625
And thats from a seller witch ursuly have good prices...
The LTs look cool, but I just can't see how they're even playable. How are you supposed to practically use the Dpad?
I just played a couple levels of Super Star Soldier, PC Genjin 2, and Columns.
You can play it, but it is a bit heavy and you have to hold it at an odd angle to clearly see the screen.
....and it's kinda lumpy under your pillow at night. :)
Quote from: henrycsc on 10/17/2010, 12:24 PM....and it's kinda lumpy under your pillow at night. :)
Just toss the pillow and sleep directly on your LT. :P
Quote from: Mathius on 10/15/2010, 03:17 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Syd-meads-Terraforming-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-Super-CD-game_W0QQitemZ270648821039QQcategoryZ139971QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4012.m506QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DNGRI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D12%26pmod%3D150467758786%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4966103257590239007
For this price I could get a Turbo Duo, or SuperGrafx even.
Love the SydMead art (just watched Blade Runner few days ago) but is the music really that good like Mr.Idon'tSHIP says? can it even rival Gates or Lords?
No.... The music is good, but it's not really comparable to Gate or Lords.
Quote from: nat on 10/17/2010, 07:23 PMNo.... The music is good, but it's not really comparable to Gate or Lords.
Hehehe, that's what I thought :-"
http://youtu.be/egwO7rn3OQM
I wouldn't say the music is as good as Gates or Lords, but it definitely deserves honorable mention in the sidescrolling shoot 'em up TG-SCD Soundtrack hall of fame!!
TURBO GRAFX 16 SYSTEM NEW RARE COLLECTORS
BRAND NEW FACTORY SMELL / OUTER BOX NO IMPERFECTIONS
http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-16-SYSTEM-NEW-RARE-COLLECTORS-/220681491212?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3361a4530c
$1,879.99
FREE shipping Economy Shipping
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FAIL
That is a beautiful system. :shock: Too bad she is in that hands of a greedy slime-ball. :cry:
Teh Fat Flounder of NO SALE
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 10/19/2010, 11:02 AMhttp://youtu.be/egwO7rn3OQM
I wouldn't say the music is as good as Gates or Lords, but it definitely deserves honorable mention in the sidescrolling shoot 'em up TG-SCD Soundtrack hall of fame!!
Thanks for the link TStar :dance:
Is it just me or do the bosses look a little on the basic & easy side? hahah.
On the other hand, the backgrounds are beautiful to look at, and the music is above average for sure, stage 4 is very relaxing, mellow :-"
Now THAT's a great idea.... LT Dreams :)
man more terraforming talk. Shit man Ive been wanting this game for so long!!! :evil:
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 10/21/2010, 07:55 PMman more terraforming talk. Shit man Ive been wanting this game for so long!!! :evil:
It'll be on the PSP :P
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 10/20/2010, 03:05 AMIs it just me or do the bosses look a little on the basic & easy side? hahah.
It ain't just you. Most of the bosses are pretty boring; the first one is the best, what with blowing away his skull and gradually destroying his brains.
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 10/21/2010, 07:55 PMman more terraforming talk. Shit man Ive been wanting this game for so long!!! :evil:
Just get the import. You can find it pretty cheap. Just ignore asshats on ebay thinking it's as rare as the US version.
Buyer claims it's real. But, is it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-TurboGrafx-16-1995-/170557404717?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27b603762d
What do the experts say?
And another one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-/200534658852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb0cc0f24
Quote from: Mathius on 10/28/2010, 12:47 AMBuyer claims it's real. But, is it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-TurboGrafx-16-1995-/170557404717?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27b603762d
What do the experts say?
And another one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-/200534658852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb0cc0f24
The peel away strip is in the right place in the 2nd one, but for $1000 he can shove it up his ass diagonally.
Looks like someone bought the first one.. the seller also changed his description to state that it was NOT a care4data bootleg. Hard to say lol.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 10/28/2010, 09:22 AMQuote from: Mathius on 10/28/2010, 12:47 AMBuyer claims it's real. But, is it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-TurboGrafx-16-1995-/170557404717?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27b603762d
What do the experts say?
And another one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-/200534658852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb0cc0f24
The peel away strip is in the right place in the 2nd one, but for $1000 he can shove it up his ass diagonally.
Agreed! :evil:
Quote from: BlueBMW on 10/28/2010, 09:51 AMLooks like someone bought the first one.. the seller also changed his description to state that it was NOT a care4data bootleg. Hard to say lol.
Considering he had the care4data bootleg for sale also (I bought it for $30 shipped), I would assume he compared them to see the differences between the real deal and the bootleg.
Another VGA graded game: $620 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbografx-CD-NEW-SEALED-VGA-90-/150514885549?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item230b62e3ad) for Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 11/03/2010, 09:53 AMAnother VGA graded game: $620 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbografx-CD-NEW-SEALED-VGA-90-/150514885549?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item230b62e3ad) for Exile: Wicked Phenomenon. ](*,)
Are you f'n kidding !?!?! Shit, and i thought it was bad enough they were doing this to comics! Putting them in shell's and saying they've been "professionally" graded....geezus, how will u even stack this with the rest of your collection with that bulky ass mylar case???
This whole VG grading system is bad news for us gamers for sure.... Just a way for people to squeeze more money out of games that will never get played.
Two auctions worth noting.
This one isn't exactly gouging as such as it contains a lot of bang for buck, it's just a lot of $$$ in one hit:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-ENGINE-INCREIBLE-LOTE-179-JUEGOS-JAPONESES-Y-IFU-30-/260687344400?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3cb22d3310#ht_500wt_1156
This one would be nice for a hardcore Sega fan:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Console-Collection-/150515198299?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item230b67a95b#ht_1474wt_1139
Looking at those PCE games, there's no way that lot is even worth that.
Quote from: geise on 11/04/2010, 01:59 PMLooking at those PCE games, there's no way that lot is even worth that.
That works out to an average of $7.62 each, which ain't that bad but ain't a steal either (especially as a lot).
$201 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Flash-Hiders-PC-Engine-CD-rom-video-game-complete-/400169944432?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d2bfcc570) for
Flash Hiders and
Victory Run. Deal! :lol:
Yeah, looked like PC Denjin was far and away the most valuable game in the lot. Most mediocre lot of that size I think I've seen, unless I missed something.
So much fail in this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-16-SYSTEM-NEW-8-RPG-Games-NEW-Collectors-/320614932415?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa6239fbf). Someone ought to teach this numbfuck the difference between 'new' and 'like new condition'.
HAHHAA, my buddies and I were just laughing about that one. So obiviously NOT new it makes my eyes bleed to look at that listing.
And even if it WAS all new, sealed in boxes complete....still wouldn't be worth that much. :shock:
I wonder if the ebay certificates are included :-k
Wow, so putting consoles and hardware into a baggy make them new huh!?
Here's one along the same lines. It's a Mega Drive console being sold for $300 US as a new system.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Sega-Mega-Drive-Genesis-System-Japanese-Console-New-/170559277029?pt=Video_Games&hash=item27b62007e5#ht_2547wt_1139
1 - It's an Asian version Mega Drive, not Japanese.
2 - It CLEARLY isn't NEW! The controller is from an American Genesis for $%$@ suck, the adapter & video cables are used and not in baggy and the console has just been placed in a baggy, it's still used.
Here's another fun one. A Game Cube, that's right a Game Cube, with a starting bid of $399 and a BIN of $600.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110610649524#ht_1350wt_1139
^ WTF is this guy thinking!
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 11/12/2010, 08:41 PMHere's another fun one. A Game Cube, that's right a Game Cube, with a starting bid of $399 and a BIN of $600.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110610649524#ht_1350wt_1139
^ WTF is this guy thinking!
I like how the box is for a platinum gamecube, the controllers are indigo, and the console itself is black.... all he needs now is something spice orange and it'll be perfect!
I guess the $750 PCE + IFU finally expired, :| I was less than impressed by that one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/US-MAGICAL-CHASE-2-Turbo-Express-NEW-Turbo-Grafx-16-/370456330783?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item5640eb021f
Might be a bit high.... ](*,)
Too bad Power Golf isn't a TurboLink compatible title. You'd be all set. :lol:
Haha!
Never ceases to amaze me how some people come up with these prices...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-wicked-turbografx-duo-SLIP-CASE-rare-super-cd-/230551401501?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item35adef341d
At least the console actually looks new in that one, albeit way overpriced. Was actually pretty cool looking at those pics.
Quote from: nectarsis on 11/15/2010, 10:35 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-wicked-turbografx-duo-SLIP-CASE-rare-super-cd-/230551401501?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item35adef341d
man! the full game dont even go for that much! or does it, I dont pay attention
No way.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 11/15/2010, 11:25 PMman! the full game dont even go for that much! or does it, I dont pay attention
With the slip case, it'd go for over $100 on ebay, but $90 is about right for a copy sans slip case.
Check closer Nec. That's a slipcover with no game....
Quote from: TheOldMan on 11/16/2010, 10:23 AMCheck closer Nec. That's a slipcover with no game....
And Ark's question was whether or not a complete game goes for such a high price, to which I was responding that it does.
Sorry Nec. I misread your post. Thought you were talking about the e-bay'd game. Guess the nearness in prices confused me. Think someone will buy it thinking there's a game there, too ? <lol>
US TG-16 3.0 System Card $199.95. Quote from seller: "This card is used with the US TurboGrafx CD System, it turns it into a Turbo DUO..." At that price you can practically buy a Duo system.[-X
http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx-CD-Super-System-Card-Version-3-0-/290501275503
Wow, I have heard that the US system cards are rare but that is a ridiculous price. As you mention, one could easily buy a Duo console for that price.
No wonder his eBay username is "happiestsellerever!"
If the guy was more smart and less "happy" he woulda said "helps play the huge awesome library of Japanese PCE games" instead of yay, it turns into a poorman's duo. (no offense to the non-duo guys out there, i'm a suitcase PCE owner myself :) )
I paid only $56 for my SSC just last year. Stupid gougers! [-(
Glad I got my SSC when it was released! I also bought the Arcade Card Pro years ago for a good price along with a Purple Barney the same week. Got the Barney for a song, $30 shipped.
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/16/2010, 10:34 PMUS TG-16 3.0 System Card $199.95. Quote from seller: "This card is used with the US TurboGrafx CD System, it turns it into a Turbo DUO..." At that price you can practically buy a Duo system.[-X
http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx-CD-Super-System-Card-Version-3-0-/290501275503
This is a load of shit. Thank you for bringing this clown to our attention.
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/16/2010, 10:34 PMUS TG-16 3.0 System Card $199.95. Quote from seller: "This card is used with the US TurboGrafx CD System, it turns it into a Turbo DUO..." At that price you can practically buy a Duo system.[-X
http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx-CD-Super-System-Card-Version-3-0-/290501275503
haaaa a converter plus the jpn 3.0 card solves that problem or having a region switch put in.
I know this isn't exactly TG/PCE....but it's related! $30 just the manual!!!!!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Lords-Thunder-Outside-cover-manual-Sega-CD-/320619373160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa6676268 (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Lords-Thunder-Outside-cover-manual-Sega-CD-/320619373160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa6676268)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/07/!B9UZMrQEGk~$(KGrHqUOKkUEyslgtZyeBM5Z9rjKeQ~~0_3.JPG)
How about this asshat and his "new" turbografx and games in "collectors bags". What would a TG16 and 9 run of the mill games (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320620388223&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_8866wt_804) cost you? How about $1679! I hope this has not been posted yet. Too many ridiculous people to keep track of.
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 11/22/2010, 02:26 AMI know this isn't exactly TG/PCE....but it's related! $30 just the manual!!!!!
What a fuckin' twat. Is
Lords of Thunder even remotely rare?
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 11/22/2010, 08:08 AMHow about this asshat and his "new" turbografx and games in "collectors bags". What would a TG16 and 9 run of the mill games (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320620388223&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_8866wt_804) cost you? How about $1679! I hope this has not been posted yet. Too many ridiculous people to keep track of.
It has but it's stupid enough to warrant reposting. For teh lulz, of course.
Anyone care for 27 new copies of
Youkai Dochuki (http://cgi.ebay.com/27x-Brand-NEW-PC-Engine-HuCARD-Youkai-Dochuki-LOT-/250719296310?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6008db36)? They'll only set you back $444.50 ($16.46 each), nevermind that I just bought a mint copy for all of $5.
Not interested, eh? Then maybe you'd like this $249.99 sealed copy of
Algunos (http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-CD-Kakutou-Haou-Densetsu-Algunos-Intec-NEW-/290343004074?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4399caa7aa). You can get complete copies for $25 or so, but shrinkwrap easily increases its value by a factor of ten, so buy! BUY!
BUY!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Super-Grafx-SuperGrafx-SG-LOT-6-Games-NEW-/150523473475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230be5ee43
Even for new that's craziness
Quote from: nectarsis on 11/22/2010, 01:22 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Super-Grafx-SuperGrafx-SG-LOT-6-Games-NEW-/150523473475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230be5ee43
Even for new that's craziness
Why $777? Is it for luck?
Quote from: Mathius on 11/22/2010, 06:18 PMQuote from: nectarsis on 11/22/2010, 01:22 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Super-Grafx-SuperGrafx-SG-LOT-6-Games-NEW-/150523473475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230be5ee43
Even for new that's craziness
Why $777? Is it for luck?
Only by sheer dumb luck would someone bid on that auction, so yah i guess.
Quote from: guest on 11/22/2010, 11:07 AMQuote from: Colossus1574 on 11/22/2010, 02:26 AMI know this isn't exactly TG/PCE....but it's related! $30 just the manual!!!!!
What a fuckin' twat. Is Lords of Thunder even remotely rare?
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 11/22/2010, 08:08 AMHow about this asshat and his "new" turbografx and games in "collectors bags". What would a TG16 and 9 run of the mill games (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320620388223&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_8866wt_804) cost you? How about $1679! I hope this has not been posted yet. Too many ridiculous people to keep track of.
It has but it's stupid enough to warrant reposting. For teh lulz, of course.
Anyone care for 27 new copies of Youkai Dochuki (http://cgi.ebay.com/27x-Brand-NEW-PC-Engine-HuCARD-Youkai-Dochuki-LOT-/250719296310?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6008db36)? They'll only set you back $444.50 ($16.46 each), nevermind that I just bought a mint copy for all of $5.
Not interested, eh? Then maybe you'd like this $249.99 sealed copy of Algunos (http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-CD-Kakutou-Haou-Densetsu-Algunos-Intec-NEW-/290343004074?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4399caa7aa). You can get complete copies for $25 or so, but shrinkwrap easily increases its value by a factor of ten, so buy! BUY! BUY!!
No Idea if Lords is rare for the SegaCD....but this guy sure is trying to JUSTIFY the price by saying games are the next big collectible things in the world...shit, I wonder why he didn't list Pogs and wtf were they called Beanie Bears or some shit in the equation as well?!?!?! (not to mention the cover art for Duo version BLOWS AWAY that shitty SegaCD cover, the dude looks like he's from Sparta!!!)
Alcunos, i sold one (as mint as an opened copy can be) on Ebay 3 years ago for a whopping $27.....so ya NecroPhile i think your factor of 10 formula sounds about right ](*,)
$25 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Express-TV-Tuner-factory-Replacement-antenna-NEW-/380292469635?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item588b329383) for an 'Express antenna makes me giggle; $60 (http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboVision-TV-Tuner-REPLACEMENT-Antenna-RARE-NEW-/190470420468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c58ebf7f4) for the same thing makes me want to club a baby seal.
Quote from: guest on 11/24/2010, 03:48 PM$25 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Express-TV-Tuner-factory-Replacement-antenna-NEW-/380292469635?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item588b329383) for an 'Express antenna makes me giggle; $60 (http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboVision-TV-Tuner-REPLACEMENT-Antenna-RARE-NEW-/190470420468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c58ebf7f4) for the same thing makes me want to club a baby seal.
Regardless of price, why bother? Analogue TV signals will soon be a thing of the past, rendering that antenna completely useless.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 11/24/2010, 08:34 PMQuote from: guest on 11/24/2010, 03:48 PM$25 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Express-TV-Tuner-factory-Replacement-antenna-NEW-/380292469635?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item588b329383) for an 'Express antenna makes me giggle; $60 (http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboVision-TV-Tuner-REPLACEMENT-Antenna-RARE-NEW-/190470420468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c58ebf7f4) for the same thing makes me want to club a baby seal.
Regardless of price, why bother? Analogue TV signals will soon be a thing of the past, rendering that antenna completely useless.
That's reality here in the States.
You can still pick up local preachers in some areas :P
Not gauging on Ebay per se but the HardOff I visited today had some wack gauging prices too.
Everyone's favorite WonderMomo was selling for 600 yen here. that is too expensive given its toilet paper status.. though the huey is a bit too hard for the arse. lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-SuperGrafx-Super-Grafx-Turbo-TurboGrafx-Controller-/170571433915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b6d987bb
Quote from: nectarsis on 11/26/2010, 11:13 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-SuperGrafx-Super-Grafx-Turbo-TurboGrafx-Controller-/170571433915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b6d987bb
Looking through his other items, most of his stuff is quite cheap. Why on earth he's priced a control pad at $70 is beyond me.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 11/26/2010, 11:19 AMQuote from: nectarsis on 11/26/2010, 11:13 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-SuperGrafx-Super-Grafx-Turbo-TurboGrafx-Controller-/170571433915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b6d987bb
Looking through his other items, most of his stuff is quite cheap. Why on earth he's priced a control pad at $70 is beyond me.
and i like how he listed it under 2 headings it's NOT! um...hello? Coregraphx and PC Engine might be a little more appropriate.....
Come one come all, $10k takes home the lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290509473689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123):/
hopefully they include a gun to off yourself as well for dropping 10K on that
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 12/07/2010, 12:21 PMCome one come all, $10k takes home the lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290509473689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123):/
"90% Complete Import Library of ACD Games and SCD Games requiring the ACD enhancement."
Triple fail - obviously the price, plus there are zero SCD games that
require an Arcade Card, and he only has 4/12 of the ACD titles and 13/19 of the SCD/ACD titles (17/31 total or 55%). He has a loosey goosey
Bonk 3 though, so I guess that makes it a steal.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 12/07/2010, 12:21 PMCome one come all, $10k takes home the lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290509473689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123):/
hopefully they include a gun to off yourself as well for dropping 10K on that
I'm pretty sure that's a forum member.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/07/2010, 12:57 PMI'm pretty sure that's a forum member.
Which one? I want to mock them mercilessly. :twisted:
It's about time someone offers free shipping on their gouged-to-the-bone crap!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
$10,000 for "Complete" collection anyone?
Quote from: Marll on 12/07/2010, 01:11 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
$10,000 for "Complete" collection anyone?
That was pointed out 5 posts ago. lol
Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/07/2010, 12:57 PMQuote from: BlackandBlue on 12/07/2010, 12:21 PMCome one come all, $10k takes home the lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290509473689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123):/
hopefully they include a gun to off yourself as well for dropping 10K on that
I'm pretty sure that's a forum member.
I would hope that any forum member would have a better feedback rating.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 12/07/2010, 12:21 PMCome one come all, $10k takes home the lot (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290509473689&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123):/
hopefully they include a gun to off yourself as well for dropping 10K on that
Hold on now, this auction CANNOT be purchase by just anyone!...Auction states, "For the serious collector only". That's a shame, I'm only a casual collector and haven't made "serious collector" status yet. :lol: Rules are rules, I have to pass. It really should say, "For suckers that don't know video game values only".:wink:
I'm.... speechless. It's fucking video games. This guy has got to be kidding.
Lol, I like how that guy claims its a "complete Turbo Duo collection" I would read Turbo Duo as being US, and PC Engine Duo as be Japanese. He's made a hybrid of the two to get a "complete" collection. Notice how most of the top dollar US games are included in that auction but are the PC engine copies? :P Yeesh.
Quote from: nat on 12/07/2010, 09:37 PMI'm.... speechless. It's fucking video games. This guy has got to be kidding.
hahaha... i say that a lot as well " Its fucking video games" the shit will never make ya rich.
Quote from: guest on 12/07/2010, 01:02 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 12/07/2010, 12:57 PMI'm pretty sure that's a forum member.
Which one? I want to mock them mercilessly. :twisted:
Here you go, I just called his ass out for spamming his auction on DP.
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1775325
I offered $1
Quote from: jperryss on 12/07/2010, 11:10 PMQuote from: guest on 12/07/2010, 01:02 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 12/07/2010, 12:57 PMI'm pretty sure that's a forum member.
Which one? I want to mock them mercilessly. :twisted:
Here you go, I just called his ass out for spamming his auction on DP.
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1775325
hahaha, no scammer is safe when Jperryss is on the case!
He blundered big time when he quoted himself.
Quote from: nat on 12/07/2010, 09:37 PMIt's fucking video games.
Wait... it comes with a copy of
Valis X?
Quote from: nat on 12/08/2010, 01:20 AMI offered $1
He met me in the middle with an offer of $9850.00
Damn nat that's a STEAL! Go for it! :lol:
A nice starter collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-Turbo-Grafx-16-collection-SUPER-CD-32-games-RARES-/190478692467?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2c596a3073) (especially with the Legendary Axe II t-shirt), but definitely not worth the $2000 asking price.
Quote from: guest on 12/10/2010, 05:00 PMA nice starter collection (http://cgi.ebay.com/HUGE-Turbo-Grafx-16-collection-SUPER-CD-32-games-RARES-/190478692467?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2c596a3073) (especially with the Legendary Axe II t-shirt), but definitely not worth the $2000 asking price.
Yeah, that is definitely a nice starter collection. But $2000? [-(
Another clown with a VGA graded game - $149.99 for Bonk's Adventure (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonks-Adventure-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Sealed-VGA-85-NM-/230564531690?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35aeb78dea). He probably bought a copy like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonks-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1994-/290505586159?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43a37b75ef) and figured he could quintuple his money by having it graded by those worthless meat sacks.
That VGA graded crap just makes me angry LOL. So stupid. I don't care what shape it's in, Bonk's Adventure is NOT worth $150, let alone the Exile 2 I think I saw floating around for about $500 or so...
hahaha... how the hell do these guys qualify to judge games? i bet they have not even played a PC/tg16 game :P
Quote from: guest on 12/17/2010, 09:59 PMhahaha... how the hell do these guys qualify to judge games? i bet they have not even played a PC/tg16 game :P
No clue. like the "8.5" sealed OMG RA3R copy of Ordyne for $150.
Those guys are totally full of shit.
Short bus rider wants $300 for a factory sealed copy of Splatterhouse (http://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-Sealed-New-Splatterhouse-Turbo-Grafx-16-/110627208780?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19c1e53e4c); notice that he mentions a VGA grade in the description, yet he can't be bothered to take any pictures. :roll:
Remember, NecroPhile, these new breed of eBay gougers (secretly disguised as retro-gamers) can't put these pure, untouched pieces of gaming history on film. These games have only been touched by the hand of God, and as such would be fatal if viewed by our impure eyes.
Not gouging, but I saw this. I was wondering if anyone knew the history of this or about the artist Doug Walker or the "Video Game Confession" referred to.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VGC-Drawing-Bonk-/150527805420?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item230c2807ec
The simple line drawing would make a cool carving into a modded TG16 :wink:
Quote from: henrycsc on 12/21/2010, 08:23 PMNot gouging, but I saw this. I was wondering if anyone knew the history of this or about the artist Doug Walker or the "Video Game Confession" referred to.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VGC-Drawing-Bonk-/150527805420?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item230c2807ec
The simple line drawing would make a cool carving into a modded TG16 :wink:
That's That Guy With Glasses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/That_Guy_with_the_Glasses#Video_Game_Confessions), who does intraweb funnies; and while it's a neat sketch, it ain't worth anywhere near that much to me. Hell, even if it was original artwork from game development I still wouldn't be willing to pay that much for a piece of paper.
Me thinks you guys aren't even trying with the PCE gouging.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sarah-Palin-Signed-Autograph-XBOX-360-/160521167901?pt=Video_Games&hash=item255fcea41d
Notice, this is ***NOT****.... I repeat *******NOT******* a Buy It Now auction!
Quote from: henrycsc on 12/23/2010, 09:02 PMMe thinks you guys aren't even trying with the PCE gouging.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sarah-Palin-Signed-Autograph-XBOX-360-/160521167901?pt=Video_Games&hash=item255fcea41d
Notice, this is ***NOT****.... I repeat *******NOT******* a Buy It Now auction!
Do you think his first thought was, huh, Im going to have her sign this and sell it on ebay for $1.1million..... What a douchetool. I hope he posted it as a joke.
Holy Hell! :shock: If that 360 was signed by Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Eddie Vedder, Ringo, Keith Richards, and Brian Wilson I still wouldn't pay that fuck-nugget's price! [-(
Pffft... what a shitty signature to boot!!!
well it was a matter of time...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310282433957&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
plus at a gouging price for an amature :P
Lol, he could have at least trimmed the corners to TRY and make it look legit :P And why is he advertising it as Soldier Blade? :lol:
Quote from: guest on 12/24/2010, 07:57 AMPffft... what a shitty signature to boot!!!
well it was a matter of time...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310282433957&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
plus at a gouging price for an amature :P
I was just about to post this too.
Edit: Looks like he is trying to make a little more that a $30 profit: http://shop.ebay.com/asemasterautotechnician/m.html?_nkw=custom+case&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313 (http://shop.ebay.com/asemasterautotechnician/m.html?_nkw=custom+case&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313)
Wow, this asshole has listed just about every Sparky Label that Sparky may have sold him.
*shaking head*
Edited for clarity.
Any way to report him for selling counterfeits?
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/25/2010, 06:10 PMWow, this asshole has listed just about every Sparky Label Sparky sold him.
*shaking head*
Dude where did you come up with that?, these are NOT mine he is selling, the colors are off, there his own i think. Oh well, my big concern is people thinking that this guy is me. :(
Quote from: guest on 12/25/2010, 08:53 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/25/2010, 06:10 PMWow, this asshole has listed just about every Sparky Label Sparky sold him.
*shaking head*
Dude where did you come up with that?, these are NOT mine he is selling, the colors are off, there his own i think. Oh well, my big concern is people thinking that this guy is me. :(
I didn't think those looked like Sparky's labels. And I think we all know that Sparky wouldn't sell his on ebay. :lol:
Quote from: guest on 12/25/2010, 08:53 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/25/2010, 06:10 PMWow, this asshole has listed just about every Sparky Label Sparky sold him.
*shaking head*
Dude where did you come up with that?, these are NOT mine he is selling, the colors are off, there his own i think. Oh well, my big concern is people thinking that this guy is me. :(
Wasn't implying that at all. I meant to convey that I thought this guy bought them off of you only to turn around and attempt to profit off your work. Not sure where the disconnect is. Never said this was you. =)
That "ASE" guy has been selling Turbo stuff on eBay for five years at least, perhaps longer. I bought a game off him once in 2005 or earlier and somehow he got my home phone number (from Paypal? not sure) and called me like two minutes after I completed paying out for the auction. It was really creepy. I never bought from him again.
Quote from: henrycsc on 12/23/2010, 09:02 PMMe thinks you guys aren't even trying with the PCE gouging.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sarah-Palin-Signed-Autograph-XBOX-360-/160521167901?pt=Video_Games&hash=item255fcea41d
Notice, this is ***NOT****.... I repeat *******NOT******* a Buy It Now auction!
and of course this d-bag is from my hometown and of course he's a frigging teabagger :S
I've bought 3 or 4 things from that ASE guy as well, but they were honestly very standard transactions...no creepy phone calls, and I felt the prices were fair.
But that was like five years ago. Maybe he's changed.
Yeah, I have my Sparky labels still sitting on my desk here at work, and the Magical Chase sticker looks WAY better than that guy's.
Quote from: nat on 12/26/2010, 02:51 AMThat "ASE" guy has been selling Turbo stuff on eBay for five years at least, perhaps longer. I bought a game off him once in 2005 or earlier and somehow he got my home phone number (from Paypal? not sure) and called me like two minutes after I completed paying out for the auction. It was really creepy. I never bought from him again.
:shock:
What was the call about? Was there even a good reason to call? That's just strange.
I don't remember exactly. It was something along the lines of him wanting to "make contact" with his customers and assure me that I'd receive the "best service possible." Don't get me wrong-- the item was in perfect condition and he shipped extremely fast. The call was very off-putting though.
I'm not the kind of guy that cares about "making contact" with sellers on eBay.
Quote from: nat on 12/31/2010, 02:44 PMI'm not the kind of guy that cares about "making contact" with sellers on eBay.
What about the over-the-hill cougar that used to sell TG stuff? She was hot stuff. :lol: :^o
I guess you can commend the guy for going the extra mile in customer service, but you'd think an email would do the trick. heh
Quote from: ceti alpha on 12/31/2010, 03:28 PMWhat about the over-the-hill cougar that used to sell TG stuff? She was hot stuff. :lol: :^o
Fuck yeah - she was at least 85% new! :lol:
I didn't know Sarah Palin sold TG stuff. 85% new is quite a bit generous.
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2011, 09:44 AMQuote from: ceti alpha on 12/31/2010, 03:28 PMWhat about the over-the-hill cougar that used to sell TG stuff? She was hot stuff. :lol: :^o
Fuck yeah - she was at least 85% new! :lol:
Is there a picture of this cougar? (she is probably a wolverine by now, I know)
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/03/2011, 02:49 PMIs there a picture of this cougar? (she is probably a wolverine by now, I know)
nah... from a cougar they go to an old Mustang.. very dangerous in packs!!
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2011, 10:05 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 01/03/2011, 02:49 PMIs there a picture of this cougar? (she is probably a wolverine by now, I know)
nah... from a cougar they go to an old Mustang.. very dangerous in packs!!
and theyre still not as fast as the 77 Ford!
Quote from: ceti alpha on 12/31/2010, 03:28 PMWhat about the over-the-hill cougar that used to sell TG stuff? She was hot stuff. :lol: :^o
Her name was Linda, and I even got some of her... erm... "pics". :D
Quote from: OldRover on 01/04/2011, 12:59 AMQuote from: ceti alpha on 12/31/2010, 03:28 PMWhat about the over-the-hill cougar that used to sell TG stuff? She was hot stuff. :lol: :^o
Her name was Linda, and I even got some of her... erm... "pics". :D
hahaha. Hilarious. You should post them for posterity's sake....yeah...posterity... 8-[
Quote from: ceti alpha on 01/04/2011, 01:33 PMYou should post them for posterity's sake....yeah...posterity... 8-[
Fap-fap-fappitty-fap.
Yea please post them! =)
More VGA grading douchebaggery: $133.97 shipped for a sealed copy of Bonk's Adventure (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonks-Adventure-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Sealed-VGA-85-NM-/230566007547?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35aece12fb). Even more ridiculous are his Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. DS ($135.92 each), both of which can still be found new for ~$20 at your local Best Buy / Walmart / etc.
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2011, 06:15 PMMore VGA grading douchebaggery: $133.97 shipped for a sealed copy of Bonk's Adventure (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonks-Adventure-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Sealed-VGA-85-NM-/230566007547?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35aece12fb). Even more ridiculous are his Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. DS ($135.92 each), both of which can still be found new for ~$20 at your local Best Buy / Walmart / etc.
They don't take care of the games at Walmart. Good luck finding the perfect game anywhere else than this guy.
The only thing stupider than slabbing a freaking video game is slabbing one that's still available in stores.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/06/2011, 06:43 PMThey don't take care of the games at Walmart. Good luck finding the perfect game anywhere else than this guy.
His SMB DS is a 90, which is NOT perfect (at least, according to VGA). Their '90' is probably equivalent to what you'd find for 1/4 the price at any store. This guy is an ass, plain and simple.
anyone who does VGA grading is an ass, period.
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2011, 08:58 PManyone who does VGA grading is an ass, period.
Quoted for TRUTH.
http://cgi.ebay.com/mortal-kombat-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbografx-/330516421730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf4505c62
I don't get it?
Quote from: ceti alpha on 01/04/2011, 01:33 PMhahaha. Hilarious. You should post them for posterity's sake....yeah...posterity... 8-[
You're not the first one to ask so I put them up here quite awhile ago. (http://www.nodtveidt.net/Linda)
Please be aware that these are NSFW and a few are quite explicit.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/mortal-kombat-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbografx-/330516421730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf4505c62
I don't get it?
Me either. :-k
Edit: Oh, and Old Rover? My retinas called. They want their sight back!!!
Aww c'mon... you don't like the gamer gilf? hehehe
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/mortal-kombat-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbografx-/330516421730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf4505c62
I don't get it?
Dear diamondjim1,
Are you sure it's not Turbografx?
- nikdog05
Dear nikdog05,
just listing it so it will be seen, it worked you and about 30 others have seen it so far and a few are watching. thanks for asking
- diamondjim1
Quote from: nikdog on 01/08/2011, 03:43 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/mortal-kombat-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbografx-/330516421730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf4505c62
I don't get it?
Dear diamondjim1,
Are you sure it's not Turbografx?
- nikdog05
Dear nikdog05,
just listing it so it will be seen, it worked you and about 30 others have seen it so far and a few are watching. thanks for asking
- diamondjim1
I am one of those watchers, this guy is brilliant.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-ENGINE-Lost-Sunheart-Brand-New-Sealed-/320638101354?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa785276a
granted it is a great game but 100 bucks?!!
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/mortal-kombat-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbografx-/330516421730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf4505c62
I don't get it?
I played one of those things when the KB stores were still open... it's an alright conversion of the arcade game. I missed the win poses during the ending though... they just stand in their idle stance when they all come out for the credits rather than doing their win poses like in the arcade version.
http://cgi.ebay.com/space-invaders-plug-and-play-tv-game-not-turbo-grafx-/330516461537?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cf450f7e1
He's at it again.
I must admit, if I was in my 50s I would gamer gilf dive.
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 01/08/2011, 11:28 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-ENGINE-Lost-Sunheart-Brand-New-Sealed-/320638101354?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa785276a
granted it is a great game but 100 bucks?!!
cause it's sealed?
Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMI don't get it?
It's keyword spamming, which is supposedly against eBay's rules, but they refuse to do anything about it. Fuck eBay indeed.
Quote from: guest on 01/10/2011, 11:19 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMI don't get it?
It's keyword spamming, which is supposedly against eBay's rules, but they refuse to do anything about it. Fuck eBay indeed.
I reported the listing just because the seller is huge dingleberry. eBay probably won't do anything, but it made me feel better.
hahahaha... dingleberry <<thumbs up>>
Quote from: Mathius on 01/10/2011, 12:25 PMQuote from: guest on 01/10/2011, 11:19 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 01/08/2011, 01:33 AMI don't get it?
It's keyword spamming, which is supposedly against eBay's rules, but they refuse to do anything about it. Fuck eBay indeed.
I reported the listing just because the seller is huge dingleberry. eBay probably won't do anything, but it made me feel better.
Who would've thought that Turbografx was the most popular keyword to spam? He may be a swindler, but at least he's a swindler with good taste.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-SCD-DEAD-OF-THE-BRAIN-1-2-Brand-new-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ360226382154QQcategoryZ38583QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DMRU-139973%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D320638101354%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6281585917262343824 really???? is it that goos of a game???
It's NEW, so you're supposed to pay double or more. No shit now, you have to pay the same in super potato etc.
I think Dead of the Brain is a Digital Comic - It's claim to fame is that it was the last commercial release for the system - 1999 (way after many of the PCE's successor consoles were out of game production!)
Quote from: henrycsc on 01/10/2011, 10:28 PMI think Dead of the Brain is a Digital Comic - It's claim to fame is that it was the last commercial release for the system - 1999 (way after many of the PCE's successor consoles were out of game production!)
Right & Right.
Dear diamondjim1,
I could have swore that that is a Turbografx.
- nikdog05
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 01/10/2011, 08:58 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-SCD-DEAD-OF-THE-BRAIN-1-2-Brand-new-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ360226382154QQcategoryZ38583QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DMRU-139973%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D320638101354%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6281585917262343824 really???? is it that goos of a game???
That's actually not a half bad price for a new/sealed copy. I bought a new/sealed copy a number of years back for $250, and that was considered more or less unheard of.
Quote from: henrycsc on 01/10/2011, 10:28 PMI think Dead of the Brain is a Digital Comic - It's claim to fame is that it was the last commercial release for the system - 1999 (way after many of the PCE's successor consoles were out of game production!)
So Dead of the Brain is basically Snatcher 99'? why did it came out so late or at all?
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 01/10/2011, 08:58 PM$300 Dead of the Brain (http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-SCD-DEAD-OF-THE-BRAIN-1-2-Brand-new-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ360226382154QQcategoryZ38583QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DMRU-139973%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D320638101354%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6281585917262343824)
really???? is it that good of a game???
Is
any game really worth $300 in terms of gameplay? It's pricey because it's sealed and actually somewhat rare, unlike the endless R4R3 L@@K!!1! copies of
Keith Courage and
Momo Tarou.
I got my minty fresh copy last year in a lot with a bunch of other RPGs for $300ish, and another copy sold around the same time for around $130, so it can definitely be had for less. Neither copy was sealed, though.
Wow! I didnt even know that that game was so saught after. But yeah nec I suppose your right...... what game is really worth anything? I guess, Its really up to the buyer I suppose. I guess thats why people sell and buy games at crazy prices.
Usually and unsealed copy is worth around 100~140 bucks in minty cibler cond.
Two douchebags, two gougings: $229 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-Sealed-New-Splatterhouse-Turbo-Grafx-16-/110635095869?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19c25d973d) shipped for a sealed Splatterhouse or $400 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/200565062656?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb29bfc00) for a loose disc of Exile: Wicked Phenomenon.
I offered $5 to both. If for some odd reason they accept, someone is welcome to take it, I don't actually have the $5.
One of these days we should get together and just do a spam barrage of very low priced offers.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/14/2011, 11:05 PMOne of these days we should get together and just do a spam barrage of very low priced offers.
Id be game for that sometime.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 01/15/2011, 09:58 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 01/14/2011, 11:05 PMOne of these days we should get together and just do a spam barrage of very low priced offers.
Id be game for that sometime.
That would be awesome! If all the core members here pooled in some L@@K RARE games, and sustained the listings long enough to make an impact on overall pricing, we may have a viable weapon against these eBay gougers secretly disguised as retro-gamers.
Quote from: Mathius on 01/15/2011, 12:45 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 01/15/2011, 09:58 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 01/14/2011, 11:05 PMOne of these days we should get together and just do a spam barrage of very low priced offers.
Id be game for that sometime.
That would be awesome! If all the core members here pooled in some L@@K RARE games, and sustained the listings long enough to make an impact on overall pricing, we may have a viable weapon against these eBay gougers secretly disguised as retro-gamers.
Yeah Im down for that as well. we should really do it!!
$118 shipped for a Acemore Freedom 16 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-rare-wireless-turbografx-joystick-turbo-grafx-/220727437971?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3364616a93) wireless joystick. It's a bargain at that price because it's "super rare! You will never see another one of these. I can't find ANY info or pictures on Ebay or Google anywhere! Possibly a prototype or unreleased???". :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
What better resources to determine Turbo game pricing are there?
Quote from: Lum on 01/21/2011, 11:53 AMWhat better resources to determine Turbo game pricing are there?
www.pcengine-fx.com/forums
Yeah, ask here or look at completed auctions (not high BINs, unsold gouge jobs, etc.), though the latter doesn't work too well for relatively uncommon titles.
I'm down with "make offer" spammage.
Makes me curious if flooding pawn and thrift shops with turbo commons would help, lol.
Quote from: Lum on 01/21/2011, 01:05 PMMakes me curious if flooding pawn and thrift shops with turbo commons would help, lol.
Only if by help you mean, retards selling Keith Courage as RAER OMG for like 90$
Not Turbo related, but hilariously expensive nonetheless.
http://cgi.ebay.com/H-Seam-HTF-Factory-Sealed-NES-Nintendo-PANIC-RESTAURANT-/250725413563?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a606632bb
I would love to own this game one day, but not at that price! [-(
Quote from: guest on 01/21/2011, 11:56 AMQuote from: Lum on 01/21/2011, 11:53 AMWhat better resources to determine Turbo game pricing are there?
www.pcengine-fx.com/forums
In case anyone didn't see this...
QUOTED FOR TRUTH, NEVERMOAR.
I mean Jesus fucking Christ people, we ARE the goddamn authority on this stuff.
Anyone who pays more than $40 for Magical Chase is a fucking Idiot. Capital I.
Arkhan gets it. Do you?
(http://bp3.blogger.com/_F_SCyzG32Zc/RjuZw_qzYjI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/S6vV-9kBhZw/s320/lolcats2.jpg)
Meet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
Quote from: guest on 01/26/2011, 05:20 PMMeet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
Wow. And the first one looks of higher quality.
Quote from: guest on 01/26/2011, 05:20 PMMeet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
I paid $20 for my Bomberman cap and lost it during my move. :(
Quote from: Pat the NES Punk on 01/27/2011, 05:01 PMQuote from: guest on 01/26/2011, 05:20 PMMeet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
I paid $20 for my Bomberman cap and lost it during my move. :(
Well, at least you're out of Jersey. :P
Quote from: Mathius on 01/27/2011, 06:24 PMQuote from: Pat the NES Punk on 01/27/2011, 05:01 PMQuote from: guest on 01/26/2011, 05:20 PMMeet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
I paid $20 for my Bomberman cap and lost it during my move. :(
Well, at least you're out of Jersey. :P
PAT, where in New Jersey did you live prior to moving?
New Jersey = Best
Quote from: esteban on 01/29/2011, 01:27 PMQuote from: Mathius on 01/27/2011, 06:24 PMQuote from: Pat the NES Punk on 01/27/2011, 05:01 PMQuote from: guest on 01/26/2011, 05:20 PMMeet the perpetual black Bomberman hat's (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Hat-Cap-TG16-Bomberman-Turbo-Grafx-16-/320583209402?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa43f91ba) new 'rare' white friend (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Bomberman-Hat-perfect-condition-/260725805498?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item3cb47811ba). Since the former has been up forever and failed to sell at $200, I bet the latter will sell like a hotcake at $300. :roll:
I paid $20 for my Bomberman cap and lost it during my move. :(
Well, at least you're out of Jersey. :P
PAT, where in New Jersey did you live prior to moving?
New Jersey = Best
I am not sure where, but I do miss his old Jersey appt from the vids. :(
Here's something different - a limey gouger with a PAL TG-16, flash cart, and four loose games for only 250 pounds (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-Turbografx-16-Programmer-ONE-AND-ONLY-DEAL-/260731221819?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cb4cab73b) (~$400). Ignore the facts that the games are common as hell and the TG-16 and flash cart can be had for well under $100 each, THIS IS A ONE TIME DEAL!
Quote from: guest on 02/02/2011, 04:18 PMHere's something different - a limey gouger with a PAL TG-16, flash cart, and four loose games for only 250 pounds (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-Turbografx-16-Programmer-ONE-AND-ONLY-DEAL-/260731221819?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3cb4cab73b) (~$400). Ignore the facts that the games are common as hell and the TG-16 and flash cart can be had for well under $100 each, THIS IS A ONE TIME DEAL!
Quote from: eBay gougerThis is ONE TIME DEAL.
If you think you can find a better deal anywhere - TRY AND DO SO, but remember.
Once the timer on this listing runs out or if someone else will understand that NO SUCH DEAL EXISTS on eBay -
IT WILL NEVER BE RELISTED AGAIN.
This is ONE TIME ONLY OPPORTUNITY to receive a wonderful item you won't find anywhere else.
Le sigh, I hate these people that think there is only ebay for online purchases, I still see biddy lots going for more than you can find them on gameofjapan and they accept paypal! If this auction sells all the person who's bought it has proven is that they are lazy and can't lift a finger to actually do some research and get a better deal elswhere.
My friend in Orland called me today cause a shop out there had a ton of Import games, mainly Saturn. I asked him to look for PCE games for me and he found one- Cadash. Price? $50......
must have been looking at ebay for his price checks.
I bet he got it all in from a Japanese person selling all of there old stuff and he probably paid $1 for it....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200571123601&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123
I think this qualifies as self inflicted gouging, no?
Quote from: Senshi on 02/04/2011, 07:45 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200571123601&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123
I think this qualifies as self inflicted gouging, no?
Holy Shit! some one payed 600 for that
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/04/2011, 08:06 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/04/2011, 07:45 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200571123601&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123
I think this qualifies as self inflicted gouging, no?
Holy Shit! some one payed 600 for that
Doesn't surprise me [-(
it comes with a complete Keith, I'm surprised it didn't go for more
Quote from: elabit on 02/04/2011, 10:21 PMit comes with a complete Keith, I'm surprised it didn't go for more
You're right it should have gone for a grand total of $601. :)
Quote from: Senshi *and edited for posterity* on 02/04/2011, 07:45 PM$600 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200571123601&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123) for a TurboDuo, Alien Crush, André Panza Kick Boxing, Bonk's Adventure, Bonk's Revenge, China Warrior, Cosmic Fantasy 2, Exile, Keith Courage, Ninja Spirit, Pac-Land, Sherlock Holmes, Tricky Kick, and Victory Run.
I think this qualifies as self inflicted gouging, no?
Even if you figure an average of $15 for each game (which is too much for such a group of common titles), that still leaves more than $400 for a incomplete, non-mint Duo. What the fuck is wrong with people?
not really price gouging since its an auction, but this Duo just sold for $1009.00 http://tiny.cc/y3527
I could buy a nice duo-r, an LT, a GT and maybe some games for that much. I know it's brand new but geez. I could get the baddest modded Neo Geo and a couple of good games for that much..
Also I think this is funny. From the Sega-16 "hauls" thread, this guy found this Duo at a thrift store
http://tiny.cc/hi4gb
Now its on Ebay with the As-Is sticker on it still. I hope he left the $10 sticker on it too
http://tiny.cc/7bp9b
Quote from: elabit on 02/08/2011, 03:09 PMAlso I think this is funny. From the Sega-16 "hauls" thread, this guy found this Duo at a thrift store
http://tiny.cc/hi4gb
Now its on Ebay with the As-Is sticker on it still. I hope he left the $10 sticker on it too
http://tiny.cc/7bp9b
Dang, what a sweet find! Looks like he'll profit handsomely from that one.
This is the first time i've checked it years, and I'm literally shocked to see how much those US systems are going for these days. It's got to be a bubble, doesn't it?
It's times like this that I'm glad I went PCE only :D
LOL, the Goodwill Duo doesn't have the laser or sound issue, go figure.
I'm going to pop the Duo bubble by putting a U.S. Duo up on eBay for $150 BIN and letting it sit there. If someone buys it I'll just feign some sort of mix-up and re-list it for the same price.
I hope the guy who paid over $1000 for a Duo plays the shit out of it.
Either way he (or she) is a F&^%ing tool.
Quote from: nat on 02/08/2011, 09:00 PMI'm going to pop the Duo bubble by putting a U.S. Duo up on eBay for $150 BIN and letting it sit there. If someone buys it I'll just feign some sort of mix-up and re-list it for the same price.
I'd be down with that. This is getting a little ridiculous.
Quote from: blueraven on 02/09/2011, 03:53 AMI hope the guy who paid over $1000 for a Duo plays the shit out of it.
Nope, it's destined to sit on the shelf while its new owner faps himself silly over his OMG R4R3!!! collection.
Quote from: guest on 02/09/2011, 09:47 AMQuote from: blueraven on 02/09/2011, 03:53 AMI hope the guy who paid over $1000 for a Duo plays the shit out of it.
Nope, it's destined to sit on the shelf while its new owner faps himself silly over his OMG R4R3!!! collection.
:( Well, I hope that bragging rights are important.
Bragging rights? I could only imagine "I just spent $1000 on a video game system that sold for a couple of hundred dollars not too long ago! Jealous?"
WOW, I traded my mint boxed Duo for a hellava lot less than $1000.. these prices have gone crazy :( Its really sad. I figured my duo was realistically worth maybe $300 to $350 TOP TOP TOPS!
This little bit of stupidity really takes the cake: $49 opening price ($99 BIN) (http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-LAP-TWIN-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-FACTORY-ERROR-CASE-L-K-/310296332823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f1a4a17) for an alleged factory error where a Final Lap Twin label was applied to a Keith Courage case. First off, who gives a shit? Second, I bet it's homemade. And third, who give a shit?!?
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2011, 04:27 PMThis little bit of stupidity really takes the cake: $49 opening price ($99 BIN) (http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-LAP-TWIN-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-FACTORY-ERROR-CASE-L-K-/310296332823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f1a4a17) for an alleged factory error where a Final Lap Twin label was applied to a Keith Courage case. First off, who gives a shit? Second, I bet it's homemade. And third, who give a shit?!?
Check his other auctions! This is the same dude who sells the custom made cases. Seems pretty obviously that he made this himself. What a total asshat.
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2011, 04:27 PMThis little bit of stupidity really takes the cake: $49 opening price ($99 BIN) (http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-LAP-TWIN-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-FACTORY-ERROR-CASE-L-K-/310296332823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f1a4a17) for an alleged factory error where a Final Lap Twin label was applied to a Keith Courage case. First off, who gives a shit? Second, I bet it's homemade. And third, who give a shit?!?
I am 99% sure that this is a Sparky label that someone put on a KC case. I have a set of the stickers here with me at work, looked at the Final Lap Twin sticker and they look identical, except that one is a bit roughed up.
Quote from: Marll on 02/15/2011, 07:03 PMI am 99% sure that this is a Sparky label that someone put on a KC case. I have a set of the stickers here with me at work, looked at the Final Lap Twin sticker and they look identical, except that one is a bit roughed up.
I don't think it's a Sparky, I think he just made it himself. Look at his other auctions.
What the hell? This seems like a really, really inefficient way to try and make some extra money.
It's obviously fake-- look at the corners of the label. They're not rounded.
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2011, 04:27 PMThis little bit of stupidity really takes the cake: $49 opening price ($99 BIN) (http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-LAP-TWIN-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-FACTORY-ERROR-CASE-L-K-/310296332823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f1a4a17) for an alleged factory error where a Final Lap Twin label was applied to a Keith Courage case. First off, who gives a shit? Second, I bet it's homemade. And third, who give a shit?!?
Where on the label and/or case does it say it's KC?
Nowere!
Where is the KC manual and Turbochip?
Nowere!
So where is the connection to KC?
As if I or anyone realy gave a shit!!!!
I concur, what a ridiculous auction. Factory mishap, indeed.
Quote from: TGX16 on 02/15/2011, 11:56 PMSo where is the connection to KC?
As if I or anyone realy gave a shit!!!!
The Keith Courage jewel box did not have a plastic clip to hold in the HuCard. Instead, it had a round, double-sided sticky sticker.
Look at the photos.
Seems like I no not enough about some things as I thought! :-({|=
But could not that sticky sticker been put there later? :twisted:
Had the case been unopend with the game and manual inside I could accept autenticity, but now!!
Quote from: Marll on 02/15/2011, 07:03 PMI am 99% sure that this is a Sparky label that someone put on a KC case.
Yep i think your right... it is one of mine he is selling... $49 opening price ($99 BIN) (http://cgi.ebay.com/FINAL-LAP-TWIN-TURBO-GRAFX-RARE-FACTORY-ERROR-CASE-L-K-/310296332823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item483f1a4a17)
This guy only makes repros of the 21 that did not have cases, which are NOT that good <<shamelss plug>>
He may have received this case and is clueless about it but still a cock smoke for putting a price tag on it like that.
What do you guys think of me emailing this guy and telling him where the real deal is for TG16 spine labels?
Hey its ebay so i dont really care, & i dont care if he makes these labels or who ever but at his prices i am more concerned about people getting ripped off!!! :evil:
Perhaps you could sell your stickers on eBay, charging a tad extra to cover eBay fees. That'd be the end of this twat's parade.
QuoteWhat do you guys think of me emailing this guy and telling him where the real deal is for TG16 spine labels?
Hey its ebay so i dont really care, & i dont care if he makes these labels or who ever but at his prices i am more concerned about people getting ripped off!!! :evil:
With a little research
and patience people could figure out these prices are bogus 8). I have only been into playing/collecting for the pc engine for about two years or so and I've never paid much over fair value.
I think someone should just report him to e-bay for fraud. Clearly the case is -not- what he describes, and if he's going to claim it was originally that way, I wanna see paperwork and pictures of when it came out of the cardboard box.
Quote from: TheOldMan on 02/16/2011, 02:08 PMI think someone should just report him to e-bay for fraud. Clearly the case is -not- what he describes, and if he's going to claim it was originally that way, I wanna see paperwork and pictures of when it came out of the cardboard box.
I've given up on reporting sellers to eBay, because they simply don't give a shit. Case in point: my last reporting was of a guy that admitted via 'ask a question' to overcharging on shipping ($25) to avoid paying fees, yet they didn't do a fucking thing.
Quote from: Senshi on 02/16/2011, 11:39 AMQuoteWhat do you guys think of me emailing this guy and telling him where the real deal is for TG16 spine labels?
Hey its ebay so i dont really care, & i dont care if he makes these labels or who ever but at his prices i am more concerned about people getting ripped off!!! :evil:
With a little research and patience people could figure out these prices are bogus 8). I have only been into playing/collecting for the pc engine for about two years or so and I've never paid much over fair value.
Is there a reason why you "bolded" patience?..... also i looked at "items sold" listings on ebay and this guy has sold quite a few of these already at $14 for a case and sticker. <<shakes head>>
oh well, not taking these to ebay so that is that.
Yes because I think most of it has to do with impatience. (i.e. O EM GEE its R@RE...i must buy it now)
http://cgi.ebay.ca/HUGE-Turbo-Grafx-16-collection-SUPER-CD-32-games-RARES-/190502420268?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2c5ad43f2c
quite a few games.. some rarer ones. But $1600 is a bit steep... Does come with a T-shirt though lol.
Quote from: rodek on 02/16/2011, 11:43 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.ca/HUGE-Turbo-Grafx-16-collection-SUPER-CD-32-games-RARES-/190502420268?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item2c5ad43f2c
quite a few games.. some rarer ones. But $1600 is a bit steep... Does come with a T-shirt though lol.
gee that shirt alone is worth $1,000 right? hehe
Another rpgarcana STEAL!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-Controller-NEW-BOX-/320661295354?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa8e710fa
#-o ](*,)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-PC-ENGINE-SYSTEM-/290537402129?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a560ef11
Just went to probably the best stocked game shop I've ever seen. It was in the next country over in kind of a podunk town so I was surprised when the jewel case at the door enterance was all Saturn, Dreamcast, and Turbografx. They also had a nice NeoGeo candy cab. Then I looked at the prices and they were outrageous. Like the highest Buy it Now for every game. R-Type with out the box was $59! They had seriously every good Saturn title. Panzer Dragoon Saga was $250, Radiant Silvergun $250, I didn't want to even ask how much that Snatcher for Sega CD behind the counter was. Mega man X3 over 100, The best PS1 collection I've ever seen.
I left empty handed. Not sure how they sell anything. Who would go there and buy their turbo games when they could get them BIN for cheaper off ebay?
Theres a local store near me like that.... lots of awesome stuff, but at above ebay gouge prices :( I guess someone must buy the stuff.
Quote from: elabit on 02/22/2011, 05:59 PMJust went to probably the best stocked game shop I've ever seen. It was in the next country over in kind of a podunk town so I was surprised when the jewel case at the door enterance was all Saturn, Dreamcast, and Turbografx. They also had a nice NeoGeo candy cab. Then I looked at the prices and they were outrageous. Like the highest Buy it Now for every game. R-Type with out the box was $59! They had seriously every good Saturn title. Panzer Dragoon Saga was $250, Radiant Silvergun $250, I didn't want to even ask how much that Snatcher for Sega CD behind the counter was. Mega man X3 over 100, The best PS1 collection I've ever seen.
I left empty handed. Not sure how they sell anything. Who would go there and buy their turbo games when they could get them BIN for cheaper off ebay?
they probably got their stuff off of ebay to begin with so they are hoping that there's someone out there who has way too much money in their pocket and wants the games bad enough that they would pay a premium to get it then and there rather than waiting for a week to get it at ebay.
I once impulse-bought a cart only copy of Chrono Trigger for $75, so it does happen. At the time it was double the eBay price.
Quote from: nectarsis on 02/22/2011, 02:21 PMAnother rpgarcana STEAL!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-Controller-NEW-BOX-/320661295354?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aa8e710fa
#-o ](*,)
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-WHITE-PC-ENGINE-SYSTEM-/290537402129?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a560ef11
wow $100 for a turbografx15 controller! hehe at least the white pce is brand new
I want to drive to Erie PA, rob rpgarcana, and give his shit away.
http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959 (http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959)
brand new Minty Magical chase ... only $4900 ! better buy it right now! before it's too late.
:roll:
Quote from: rodek on 02/27/2011, 11:13 PMhttp://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959 (http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959)
brand new Minty Magical chase ... only $4900 ! better buy it right now! before it's too late.
:roll:
Good god. That's terrible...
Cut me some slack, jerks! I'm trying to pay for some hookers here.
Jee, Zuss....Christ.
This surprises even me.
Quote from: rodek on 02/27/2011, 11:13 PMhttp://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959 (http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959)
brand new Minty Magical chase ... only $4900 ! better buy it right now! before it's too late.
:roll:
And he's unwilling to budge from that price. Not even for reasonable offers. That's fine....he can continue to look at it because it will never sell at that price.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PCENGINE-SHUTTLE-ORIGINALE-JAP-PC-ENGINE-SHUTTLE-J-/270653075056?pt=Retrogames_e_Retroconsole&hash=item3f042e2e70#ht_2155wt_905 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PCENGINE-SHUTTLE-ORIGINALE-JAP-PC-ENGINE-SHUTTLE-J-/270653075056?pt=Retrogames_e_Retroconsole&hash=item3f042e2e70#ht_2155wt_905)
Space Shuttle for sale?
Quote from: rodek on 02/27/2011, 11:13 PMhttp://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959 (http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ56252959)
brand new Minty Magical chase ... only $4900 ! better buy it right now! before it's too late.
:roll:
I haven't been on here in years and I didn't post much when i first joined, but I'm on a turbo kick again and this site is great for that and actually not blocked by my work proxy.
How much do you guys think he could get for that at auction, I saw a game/customcase/manual combo go for around 800 on ebay in January so my guess would be 2000-2500 for a sealed copy. I have nothing to base that on other than my gut and the January sale, just wondering what you guys think.
Ironically I was looking through someone's ebay feedback he was primarily a turbo seller and he sold magical chase loose along with one other common game for $1, I want to say that this was 06, but I'm not really sure I think I could find it again if someone is interested
On another note somone offered to sell me Cotton for $120 and Dungeon Explorer II for $220, how much is he trying to gouge me?
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 03/02/2011, 12:32 AMOn another note somone offered to sell me Cotton for $120 and Dungeon Explorer II for $220, how much is he trying to gouge me?
IMO you're overpaying by $250. But realistically, finding DEII for less than $150 will be tricky. Cotton on the other hand could be found for less than $100. Of course, I am no expert. :)
Quote from: Mathius on 03/02/2011, 02:04 AMQuote from: hizaygizirlz on 03/02/2011, 12:32 AMOn another note Simone offered to sell me Cotton for $120 and Dungeon Explorer II for $220, how much is he trying to gouge me?
IMO you're overpaying by $250. But realistically, finding DEII for less than $150 will be tricky. Cotton on the other hand could be found for less than $100. Of course, I am no expert. :)
Thanks, It seems like this stuff is never on ebay for me to get any kind of idea, there is a beat up Cotton up for $90, Its hard to come by stuff in nice condition w/out paying a premium, I remember when first got the duo I got a box of 12 common games sealed for a pretty far price now everyting is a high BIN or poor condition, I may still get one of the two I am going to think it over for the next day or two
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PC-Engine-Hu-CARD-DARIUS-Alpha-RARE-JAPANESE-Game-/170610000601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b92602d9#ht_1567wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PC-Engine-Hu-CARD-DARIUS-Alpha-RARE-JAPANESE-Game-/170610000601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27b92602d9#ht_1567wt_1139)
It's not for sale apparently. Then why ask so much for something that isn't for sale?!!
Oh, I remember this thing...
The guy who was selling it originally (maybe the same guy now, I don't know) used to put a long backstory on why it was so rare....basically, he said that in Japan there was a limited edition of Darius that was being sold in certain game stores in very limited quantities. Then, if you were lucky enough to get a copy, you'd be entered into a raffle to win a super-rare, never-to-be-sold-in-stores game: Darius Alpha (or whatever it's called).
The game in the auction was ostensibly won in the ensuing raffle...that's why it says "Not for sale".
Of course, the story could be completely bogus.
Quote from: kid_rondeau on 03/03/2011, 05:46 PMOh, I remember this thing...
The guy who was selling it originally (maybe the same guy now, I don't know) used to put a long backstory on why it was so rare....basically, he said that in Japan there was a limited edition of Darius that was being sold in certain game stores in very limited quantities. Then, if you were lucky enough to get a copy, you'd be entered into a raffle to win a super-rare, never-to-be-sold-in-stores game: Darius Alpha (or whatever it's called).
The game in the auction was ostensibly won in the ensuing raffle...that's why it says "Not for sale".
Of course, the story could be completely bogus.
I heard something along those lines as well, I don't follow this game but i think even for an expensive game he really marked it up.
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 03/03/2011, 08:41 PMQuote from: kid_rondeau on 03/03/2011, 05:46 PMOh, I remember this thing...
The guy who was selling it originally (maybe the same guy now, I don't know) used to put a long backstory on why it was so rare....basically, he said that in Japan there was a limited edition of Darius that was being sold in certain game stores in very limited quantities. Then, if you were lucky enough to get a copy, you'd be entered into a raffle to win a super-rare, never-to-be-sold-in-stores game: Darius Alpha (or whatever it's called).
The game in the auction was ostensibly won in the ensuing raffle...that's why it says "Not for sale".
Of course, the story could be completely bogus.
I heard something along those lines as well, I don't follow this game but i think even for an expensive game he really marked it up.
Taken from a different site.
PC Engine Rare Games - Darius Alpha
One of the rarest PC Engine games is Darius Alpha, to obtain this game in Japan you had to purchase the HU Card version and the CD ROM version of Darius Plus and then use the coupons provided. You were then entered into a competition and the 1st 800 names pulled out of a hat won the game Darius Alpha. In addition, some copies were handed out by magazines such as PC Engine Gekken and Marakatsu as prizes.
I have played the game on an emulator and basicaly it's just ALL boss battles one after an other.. so.. Darius plus without the levels and just boss's. (it is hard though)
Not really Turbo, but same subject matter
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-NES-StAdiUM-EvEnTs-NTSC-SEaLeD-VGA-75-NIB-NEW-/200581833218?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb39be202
Stadium Events is rare in NTSC format for NES, This guy won an auction for like 23K (sealed copy I believe only two are confirmed to exist so far) and got the game graded by the VGA then re-listed it w/ a starting bid of 46K or a BIN of half a mil.
Naturally no one bid because if they wanted it for 46K they would have just bid 46K on the auction he won. So he just re-listed the auction again at just a BIN of half a mil.
The gauging even happens among the ultra rich video game collectors, allthough I think part of this auction is him rubbing it in other collector's faces.
Quote from: rodek on 03/03/2011, 11:36 PMQuote from: hizaygizirlz on 03/03/2011, 08:41 PMQuote from: kid_rondeau on 03/03/2011, 05:46 PMOh, I remember this thing...
The guy who was selling it originally (maybe the same guy now, I don't know) used to put a long backstory on why it was so rare....basically, he said that in Japan there was a limited edition of Darius that was being sold in certain game stores in very limited quantities. Then, if you were lucky enough to get a copy, you'd be entered into a raffle to win a super-rare, never-to-be-sold-in-stores game: Darius Alpha (or whatever it's called).
The game in the auction was ostensibly won in the ensuing raffle...that's why it says "Not for sale".
Of course, the story could be completely bogus.
I heard something along those lines as well, I don't follow this game but i think even for an expensive game he really marked it up.
Taken from a different site.
PC Engine Rare Games - Darius Alpha
One of the rarest PC Engine games is Darius Alpha, to obtain this game in Japan you had to purchase the HU Card version and the CD ROM version of Darius Plus and then use the coupons provided. You were then entered into a competition and the 1st 800 names pulled out of a hat won the game Darius Alpha. In addition, some copies were handed out by magazines such as PC Engine Gekken and Marakatsu as prizes.
I have played the game on an emulator and basicaly it's just ALL boss battles one after an other.. so.. Darius plus without the levels and just boss's. (it is hard though)
Super Darius has the same mode available through a code, but it includes all of its unique bosses. Darius Plus only has the arcade bosses. I'm assuming that Alpha only uses the arcade/Plus bosses.
Alpha is basically like the Special Version HuCards.
The other difference would be that Super Darius doesn't utilize the SuperGrafx hardware to eliminate flicker, whereas Darius Alpha does.
I really wish they made more hybrid HuCards for Supergrafx and Arcade card support for Super CDs. Well, quite a few games did use the Arcade card's extra ram actually. Really it just helped with more animations and less loading for cut scenes right?
Not sure if this joke of an auctions been posted but:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
Quote from: nectarsis on 03/08/2011, 08:42 AMNot sure if this joke of an auctions been posted but:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
I'd imagine the guy is looking for offers from resellers.
I offered the twat $100 but was rejected. :|
I got an email about that on the turbob list and I literally LOLed at work and went
>_O
guys a total cockpump
"SCD Games that require the ACD Enhancement"
What a fucking idiot. Probably spent untold dollars on all this stuff and doesn't even know how his system works.
:roll:
$1999.98 each for sealed and VGA graded copies of Ys Book I & II (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-DUO-RPG-VGA-GRADED-SEALED-/320669503741?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa96450fd) and Ys III (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-RPG-VGA-GRADED-/320669507573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa9645ff5), but at least he's giving free shipping. :roll:
Those prices on the Ys games are just rediculous. I mean, wth?? Do people think other people are that stupid, or is the seller just that stupid. I have dealt in AFA grading before with action figures, such as Masters of the Universe. These games, graded at even a 95 are worth NO WHERE near that amount. What is wrong with people?
That guy always overprices crap. Check this out posted on Sega-16 http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana). I've never bought from him personally so all I can really say is that everything he sells is really expensive.
Quote from: cornacchia on 03/10/2011, 06:40 PMThat guy always overprices crap. Check this out posted on Sega-16 http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana). I've never bought from him personally so all I can really say is that everything he sells is really expensive.
Broken link
Its working for me...
That's sad.... two more good turbo games that will never get played because they're sealed up in damn VGA cases... :cry:
Quote from: cornacchia on 03/10/2011, 06:40 PMThat guy always overprices crap. Check this out posted on Sega-16 http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10352&highlight=rpgarcana). I've never bought from him personally so all I can really say is that everything he sells is really expensive.
Holy Shit! That guy has Brandish on the SNES for $149. My Brother picked that up for $2 at goodwill, and on top of that price the game it terrible.
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 03/11/2011, 02:06 PMHoly Shit! That guy has Brandish on the SNES for $149. My Brother picked that up for $2 at goodwill, and on top of that price the game it terrible.
Are you bad mouthing Falcom?!? Don't make me slap you!
How is brandish terrible.
da fuck.
Quote from: guest on 03/10/2011, 04:31 PM$1999.98 each for sealed and VGA graded copies of Ys Book I & II (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-DUO-RPG-VGA-GRADED-SEALED-/320669503741?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa96450fd) and Ys III (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-RPG-VGA-GRADED-/320669507573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aa9645ff5), but at least he's giving free shipping. :roll:
I came here to post these, but you guys beat me to it. I have no idea how people who get things graded by the VGA pick a number out of there a$s.
Its like a sealed copy of the game could be up for an over priced 200 on ebay, then a VGA copy is up for 6 times that amount when no one even cares about the VGA.
Is it normal for Turbo CD systems with a broken CD drive to go for $150 or more on ebay??
I had my eye on a system early this week but at the end people bid it up to $150.
And its broken!
Quote from: Official Ninja on 03/11/2011, 08:32 PMIs it normal for Turbo CD systems with a broken CD drive to go for $150 or more on ebay??
I had my eye on a system early this week but at the end people bid it up to $150.
And its broken!
:shock: Really?! Yeesh! I paid $140 for a WORKING TG16 / CDrom setup
Quote from: BlueBMW on 03/11/2011, 08:39 PMQuote from: Official Ninja on 03/11/2011, 08:32 PMIs it normal for Turbo CD systems with a broken CD drive to go for $150 or more on ebay??
I had my eye on a system early this week but at the end people bid it up to $150.
And its broken!
:shock: Really?! Yeesh! I paid $140 for a WORKING TG16 / CDrom setup
Ditto
Quote from: guest on 03/11/2011, 06:45 PMHow is brandish terrible.
da fuck.
It's not fair for me to judge this game with the limited amount of time I've put into it but I just hated the controlls.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 03/10/2011, 10:37 PMThat's sad.... two more good turbo games that will never get played because they're sealed up in damn VGA cases... :cry:
I completely agree. Video games are like movies. In order to appreciate them, they must be seen.
Anyone need just the manual for Bonk 3?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Quote from: BlueBMW on 03/11/2011, 08:39 PMQuote from: Official Ninja on 03/11/2011, 08:32 PMIs it normal for Turbo CD systems with a broken CD drive to go for $150 or more on ebay??
I had my eye on a system early this week but at the end people bid it up to $150.
And its broken!
:shock: Really?! Yeesh! I paid $140 for a WORKING TG16 / CDrom setup
If you think that was "stupid" then I was checking out an auction on a swedish version of ebay....A non working brefcase Cd player no box no maual not original cables 6 games of no intresst and the auction ended at $629.00 (4000:- swedish kroner) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,) ](*,)
The swedish stupidity is endles, I've did a little research and found one for $104 + 62 shipping from HK complete in box (I'm negotiating for it just now :lol: )
Ups........! I forgot I'm a swede....So! Some swedes stupidity is endless..Ah yes that sounded much better...lol.
Quote from: goombakid on 03/13/2011, 01:40 AMAnyone need just the manual for Bonk 3?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
That manual on there has been listed for at least a year or more at that price..
Stupid price. No one is ever gonna buy it. I wonder how much they charge him for the listing.
Quote from: goombakid on 03/13/2011, 01:40 AMAnyone need just the manual for Bonk 3?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
hahaha... and they used a picture of the box... silly ebayers :P
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-COTTON-CD-ROM-NEC-Japan-HUDSON-Shooter-Game_W0QQitemZ190491042868QQcategoryZ139973QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BP%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D270717728679%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7788550728335807690
I like cotton but not for $146 for the PCE version especially
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 03/08/2011, 08:50 AMQuote from: nectarsis on 03/08/2011, 08:42 AMNot sure if this joke of an auctions been posted but:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
I'd imagine the guy is looking for offers from resellers.
I looked at that a while back too, heh. Neutopia II is a super cd apparently.
I couldn't figure out how it was complete until I got to the bottom, where he's counting JP releases of MC, DEII, Terraforming, Godzilla, DH and Cotton toward it's "completeness".
FFS. =/
Even worse than VGA grading: $180 for a new copy of Final Lap Twin (http://cgi.ebay.com/Final-Lap-Twin-Turbografx-16-Arcade-Factory-NEW-/220758380422?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3366398f86), 'sealed' in a plastic bag and graded by VGQuality. Not pathetic enough? Then take a look at the mailing address for VGQuality and the eBay seller locations; the former is McKean, PA, which is a suburb of the latter (Erie, PA).
Quote from: guest on 03/22/2011, 11:54 AMEven worse than VGA grading: $180 for a new copy of Final Lap Twin (http://cgi.ebay.com/Final-Lap-Twin-Turbografx-16-Arcade-Factory-NEW-/220758380422?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3366398f86), 'sealed' in a plastic bag and graded by VGQuality. Not pathetic enough? Then take a look at the mailing address for VGQuality and the eBay seller locations; the former is McKean, PA, which is a suburb of the latter (Erie, PA).
I never thought I'd say this, but I trust the "Nintendo Seal of Quality" more than most things these days.
Sad, but true.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-System-BRAND-NEW-/320676435810?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa9ce1762
A bit steep price for a used TG-16 don't you think?
The seller claims its new and in factory state intact but if so how was it possible to take photos of the inside?
And if it's new how come the styrofoam is so damaged all over?
What kind of gradingsystem alows only taped seals?
I realy hate this kind of collectors / Sellers they only damage the scene. High prices and useless grading systems
Quote from: TGX16 on 03/26/2011, 03:27 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-System-BRAND-NEW-/320676435810?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aa9ce1762
A bit steep price for a used TG-16 don't you think?
The seller claims its new and in factory state intact but if so how was it possible to take photos of the inside?
And if it's new how come the styrofoam is so damaged all over?
What kind of gradingsystem alows only taped seals?
I realy hate this kind of collectors / Sellers they only damage the scene. High prices and useless grading systems
Why not simply charge $999.99? Why bother with 1,059.99?
Re-dick-U-luss
But it comes in a bag! You know that heavy plastic aint cheap.
Im Going to start a Game grading container grading system. That mint bag would have a 83 Gold star plus rating.
Guys! Somebody jump on this deal fast, before its gone!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Brand-New-/120703778149?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1a817d65#ht_500wt_1156
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 03/26/2011, 10:50 PMGuys! Somebody jump on this deal fast, before its gone!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Brand-New-/120703778149?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1a817d65#ht_500wt_1156
You know what's funny on that one he listed it at .99 cents, and I was watching the auction. The next day the auction was ended and re-listed w/ the new too rich for my blood price.
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 03/27/2011, 03:02 AMQuote from: Lilgrafx on 03/26/2011, 10:50 PMGuys! Somebody jump on this deal fast, before its gone!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Brand-New-/120703778149?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1a817d65#ht_500wt_1156
You know what's funny on that one he listed it at .99 cents, and I was watching the auction. The next day the auction was ended and re-listed w/ the new too rich for my blood price.
I always wonder what goes through ebay sellers minds when they look at a copy of Kieth Courage and list it for more than $2.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/230602608354?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b0fc8ee2
$300 OBO for the boot (at least he's honest on that part)??? [-( [-( [-(
Quote from: nectarsis on 03/28/2011, 08:35 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/230602608354?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b0fc8ee2
$300 OBO for the boot (at least he's honest on that part)??? [-( [-( [-(
Somebody bought it too. At least it's not one of Blue's.
WHAT??!! someone bought that?!? if only they knew....
Whoever bought that Sapphire boot for $254 shipped is a real maroon.
Perhaps BlueBMW should put all remaining Sapphire Cd's on one auction to destroy the bootleg market for said game...forever! :D
I can see it now:
"100 sapphire Bootleg CD's for sale"
Only 99 cent, starting bid!
Would probably make all Sapphire Bootleg gougers mad as hell :-" :-" :-" :lol: :lol: :lol:
Then again they probably buy them at any cost and ceremonly destroy them on Youtube and claim that the remaing CD's are worth even more so perhaps not such a good idea... :(
Quote from: TGX16 on 03/29/2011, 03:40 PMPerhaps BlueBMW should put all remaining Sapphire Cd's on one auction to destroy the bootleg market for said game...forever! :D
I can see it now:
"100 sapphire Bootleg CD's for sale"
Only 99 cent, starting bid!
Would probably make all Sapphire Bootleg gougers mad as hell :-" :-" :-" :lol: :lol: :lol:
Then again they probably buy them at any cost and ceremonly destroy them on Youtube and claim that the remaing CD's are worth even more so perhaps not such a good idea... :(
I thought about it, but decided against it. Mostly because I'm down to about 30 cds now :D
http://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/280651271269?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41581e8c65
Yeah, it's one of the best games you can get on a chip, but hot damn!! This game is already up to $60. I got mine with the manual about two years ago for $25 shipped.
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/02/2011, 01:04 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/280651271269?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41581e8c65
Yeah, it's one of the best games you can get on a chip, but hot damn!! This game is already up to $60. I got mine with the manual about two years ago for $25 shipped.
I paid $35 (plus a couple bucks shipping) for the card+manual about a year ago, both mint. I thought I did OK.
Definitely one of the best US hueys.
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/02/2011, 01:04 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/280651271269?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41581e8c65
Yeah, it's one of the best games you can get on a chip, but hot damn!! This game is already up to $60. I got mine with the manual about two years ago for $25 shipped.
It's up to $86 now, while the last two boxed copies sold on eBay went for $50 and $40. Some people are just plain stupid. ](*,)
I think what is driving the price up is the inclusion of a T-16 case. Perhaps, most of these people believe that this game comes with its 'original case.' Noobs...
Anyone seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156)
Might and Magic III, Godzilla, Vasteel and Dragon Slayer (and keith courage). Buy it now for $480? Honestly I'm not sure that's a bad deal. I swear I've seen Might and Magic and Godzilla both go for over $200 by themselves.
Quote from: guest on 04/04/2011, 10:15 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 04/02/2011, 01:04 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/280651271269?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41581e8c65
Yeah, it's one of the best games you can get on a chip, but hot damn!! This game is already up to $60. I got mine with the manual about two years ago for $25 shipped.
It's up to $86 now, while the last two boxed copies sold on eBay went for $50 and $40. Some people are just plain stupid. ](*,)
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/04/2011, 10:35 AMI think what is driving the price up is the inclusion of a T-16 case. Perhaps, most of these people believe that this game comes with its 'original case.' Noobs...
You are right and that's absurd. I sold my CIB copy for $35. If I threw away the original box and tray and replaced it with a hucard plastic case it would have sold for more?:shock: Some people are not too bright.
Quote from: Sadler on 04/04/2011, 04:24 PMAnyone seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156)
Might and Magic III, Godzilla, Vasteel and Dragon Slayer (and keith courage). Buy it now for $480? Honestly I'm not sure that's a bad deal. I swear I've seen Might and Magic and Godzilla both go for over $200 by themselves.
It's a bad deal, don't even think twice about it. And no, Godzilla never goes for anywhere near $200, not even on eBay.
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/04/2011, 04:50 PMQuote from: Sadler on 04/04/2011, 04:24 PMAnyone seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156)
Might and Magic III, Godzilla, Vasteel and Dragon Slayer (and keith courage). Buy it now for $480? Honestly I'm not sure that's a bad deal. I swear I've seen Might and Magic and Godzilla both go for over $200 by themselves.
It's a bad deal, don't even think twice about it. And no, Godzilla never goes for anywhere near $200, not even on eBay.
Yeah, it appears I'm way off on Godzilla: Godzilla (http://cgi.ebay.com/GODZILLA-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Fighting-Game-Rare-/160567144168?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item25628c2ee8#ht_676wt_1139). And it also appears I paid WAY too much for a jenky, incomplete copy of Dragon Slayer. I think a paid a local game store nearly $70 for that. :(
EDIT: I feel like I should point out that that ebay listing includes the rare Keith Courage, worth $80! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Brand-New-/120703778149?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1a817d65#ht_500wt_1156)
Speaking of Air Zonk...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-V-RARE-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-TG16-/250799726821?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a64d420e5
The seller listed it yesterday for $50 BIN, then apparently saw the recent $86 auction, pulled it, and relisted for $85. What a fucker.
Quote from: chany60126 on 04/04/2011, 04:50 PMQuote from: Sadler on 04/04/2011, 04:24 PMAnyone seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156)
Might and Magic III, Godzilla, Vasteel and Dragon Slayer (and keith courage). Buy it now for $480? Honestly I'm not sure that's a bad deal. I swear I've seen Might and Magic and Godzilla both go for over $200 by themselves.
It's a bad deal, don't even think twice about it. And no, Godzilla never goes for anywhere near $200, not even on eBay.
I wouldn't pay that. But I honestly think if the seller split that set up, they would be able to get $480 on ebay. Godzilla $150, Might & Magic $150, Vasteel $50, Dragon Slayer $30, Keith Courage $100.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/05/2011, 06:31 PMQuote from: chany60126 on 04/04/2011, 04:50 PMQuote from: Sadler on 04/04/2011, 04:24 PMAnyone seen this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-Turbo-duo-Might-Magic-III-Vasteel-Godzilla-/230604989573?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b120e485#ht_500wt_1156)
Might and Magic III, Godzilla, Vasteel and Dragon Slayer (and keith courage). Buy it now for $480? Honestly I'm not sure that's a bad deal. I swear I've seen Might and Magic and Godzilla both go for over $200 by themselves.
It's a bad deal, don't even think twice about it. And no, Godzilla never goes for anywhere near $200, not even on eBay.
I wouldn't pay that. But I honestly think if the seller split that set up, they would be able to get $480 on ebay. Godzilla $150, Might & Magic $150, Vasteel $50, Dragon Slayer $30, Keith Courage $100.
Hhahahhhahhahahahahahahaaha.
A local flea market video game store has a bare turbo without anything, not even the dust cover for $90!!!! But then I picked up Metal Storm for NES for $5 so I didn't say anything
Quote from: elabit on 04/09/2011, 03:16 PMA local flea market video game store has a bare turbo without anything, not even the dust cover for $90!!!! But then I picked up Metal Storm for NES for $5 so I didn't say anything
Heck yeah!! Metal Storm is an awesome game. It is actually my favorite game on the NES. I love being able to manipulate gravity mid-air in jump.
Metal Storm is indeed an awesome NES game :D
http://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-STORM-METALSTORM-NES-NINTENDO-COMPLETE-/270729679544?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f08bf12b8
What the dick? :evil:
Quote from: Senshi on 04/10/2011, 12:05 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-STORM-METALSTORM-NES-NINTENDO-COMPLETE-/270729679544?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f08bf12b8
What the dick? :evil:
NES gouging much?
Not exactly gouging as it was normal bid auction..but OUCH
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=260761757783&si=%252B8gP4tN8ogaCN28VRtIDkP5Z0I0%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
http://shop.ebay.com/siljkovic-2008/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562
this guy is smoking something
$45 for a loose Jackie CHan lol
that seller is crazy. you can get a complete copy for less than $45
Quote from: Opethian on 04/14/2011, 12:13 AMhttp://shop.ebay.com/siljkovic-2008/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562
this guy is smoking something
$45 for a loose Jackie CHan lol
Ridiculous. From the same seller....Like new Ys III for $500:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-1991-/180653703958
$150 folder (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-CD-special-folder-sales-rep-info-CES-/110673620188?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19c4a96cdc) of promotional Turbob stuff from a CES show and a $200 bundle (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-info-video-CLUB-TURBO-/270734203844?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f09041bc4) of promotional Turbob mailers including one of the videotapes. Move the decimal point one place to the left and I might bite, though even then I'd still feel unclean.
Quote from: guest on 04/14/2011, 10:44 AM$150 folder (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-CD-special-folder-sales-rep-info-CES-/110673620188?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19c4a96cdc) of promotional Turbob stuff from a CES show and a $200 bundle (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-info-video-CLUB-TURBO-/270734203844?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f09041bc4) of promotional Turbob mailers including one of the videotapes. Move the decimal point one place to the left and I might bite, though even then I'd still feel unclean.
$200 auction: Total insanity. I paid $1 for the video not too long ago. The catalogs aren't worth their weight in platinum, either, so....
...at least for the gouging of $150, you get something that is genuinely harder to find.
I agree, $15 is still painful for a goddamn folder + sheets.
Quote from: csgx1 on 04/14/2011, 01:43 AMRidiculous. From the same seller....Like new Ys III for $500:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-1991-/180653703958
It has the original price tag of $29.99 and a 50% off sticker on the box. It should sell for $14.99 not $500.
Quote from: elabit on 04/10/2011, 12:30 AMQuote from: Senshi on 04/10/2011, 12:05 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-STORM-METALSTORM-NES-NINTENDO-COMPLETE-/270729679544?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f08bf12b8
What the dick? :evil:
NES gouging much?
Whoa...why so much for Metal Storm? I noticed other auctions going from $25 - $35 for loose cart only copies. What gives? (other than greed) #-o
Quote from: Damaramu on 04/16/2011, 09:14 PMQuote from: elabit on 04/10/2011, 12:30 AMQuote from: Senshi on 04/10/2011, 12:05 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/METAL-STORM-METALSTORM-NES-NINTENDO-COMPLETE-/270729679544?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f08bf12b8
What the dick? :evil:
NES gouging much?
Whoa...why so much for Metal Storm? I noticed other auctions going from $25 - $35 for loose cart only copies. What gives? (other than greed) #-o
You gotta admit that has to be one of the most bad ass looking NES boxes.
Quote from: Jesse813 on 04/14/2011, 12:16 AMthat seller is crazy. you can get a complete copy for less than $45
haha....not any more you can't:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=250800775362&si=0ZPtCwZyKNVE%252B2l%252Febkvyj%252FoQBo%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Now I know this thread is title Turbo gouging and all so im gonna use a turbo game for a referance: but anyways WTF seriously like when in the hell did Snatcher become worth as much as a copy of a US Dyanstic Hero
http://cgi.ebay.com/Snatcher-Sega-CD-1994-MINT-COMPLETE-PERFECT-/160574708669?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2562ff9bbd
or in some cases even more http://cgi.ebay.com/Snatcher-Excellent-Condition-Sega-CD-/310259774990?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item483cec760e
I just dont effin' get it, what the hell is going on with retro gaming these days, its impossible to do anymore unless you roll in a 6 figure paycheck, jesus christ!
Quote from: gekioh on 04/18/2011, 07:37 PMNow I know this thread is title Turbo gouging and all so im gonna use a turbo game for a referance: but anyways WTF seriously like when in the hell did Snatcher become worth as much as a copy of a US Dyanstic Hero
http://cgi.ebay.com/Snatcher-Sega-CD-1994-MINT-COMPLETE-PERFECT-/160574708669?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2562ff9bbd
or in some cases even more http://cgi.ebay.com/Snatcher-Excellent-Condition-Sega-CD-/310259774990?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item483cec760e
I just dont effin' get it, what the hell is going on with retro gaming these days, its impossible to do anymore unless you roll in a 6 figure paycheck, jesus christ!
That sucks, I hope those are exceptions and not the rule, I have Snatcher high on my list of games I want to get.
Yeah like not even a year ago, hell not even 6 months ago it was like hovering around $150-180ish, I sure hope to god that is the exception.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/140536708094?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20b8a3fbfe
#-o [-( :evil:
There are at least two others in the same condish that are $160 cheaper! Good grief!
Those Snatcher listings are rediculous. I bought it brand new day 1 and then traded it in for the psx pre-order. I bought it back a couple months later for $4 at EB. Later it was sold in 2006 on ebay for $60. Those are never going to sell. I really don't see a bid reaching over $100 for Snatcher. I guess all the Kojima fanboys are making it a popular game. :roll:
Quote from: Mathius on 04/19/2011, 12:17 AMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/140536708094?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20b8a3fbfe
#-o [-( :evil:
There are at least two others in the same condish that are $160 cheaper! Good grief!
Wow...now that's funny!
Only ~$20 per game!
http://cgi.ebay.com/11-Japanese-TurboGrafx-16-Games-HuCard-TURBOGRAFX-16-/130511787161?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e631bd499
Chris
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 04/22/2011, 06:21 PMOnly ~$20 per game!
http://cgi.ebay.com/11-Japanese-TurboGrafx-16-Games-HuCard-TURBOGRAFX-16-/130511787161?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e631bd499
Chris
I'm guessing that the person who died must've been "Japanese", because those games clearly aren't. :P
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/22/2011, 06:54 PMI'm guessing that the person who died must've been "Japanese", because those games clearly aren't. :P
hahaha..
An estate sale? R.I.P., indeed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-ENGINE-Galaxy-Deka-Gayvan-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-/320684451124?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aaa486534
New...For the Sega Saturn! (scroll to bottom) :lol:
Haha that's a good find Senshi. So you're gonna buy it right? :lol:
299 IS CHEAP!
ILL GET 4
No peel strip means it's a reseal, not that it'd be worth anywhere near that much legit.
$890 boxed TurboDuo (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160579854942&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123). [-(
Seems like all the Tubo stuff is on a price hike. Even some auctions seemed to have ended at ridiculously high prices. A couple of them included the US Super System Card, but still.
Quote from: BEERS AND VIDEOS on 04/29/2011, 11:36 PMSeems like all the Tubo stuff is on a price hike. Even some auctions seemed to have ended at ridiculously high prices. A couple of them included the US Super System Card, but still.
I still can't believe the $100 listing of Salamander a week or two back. [-( It breaks my heart dude.
Yeah everything's gone crazy right now...
$450 for a US Duo with Gate of Thunder?! ](*,)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-System-COMPLETE-w-Gate-Thunder-4-in-1-game-/320691519627
And when did the Duo 3in1 CD become a $100 game..
http://cgi.ebay.com/GATE-THUNDER-BONK-1-2-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-/330556647104
Of course, this one sold for a closer to normal price...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gate-Thunder-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/250800795426
Is it just me, or is some of this getting way out of hand.....
This whole retro gaming boom is great and all but this needs to stop! Someone with a YT account and a lot of subscribers should make a vid concerning the situation. Bucci and Starsoldier1 come to mind.
I love my hobby and all my friends that I have made because of it. This will always part of my life, but watching something I love get treated with disrespect and greed brings, as the Angry Video Game Nerd would say, "My piss to a boil."
I literally bought the Gates of Thunder 3-in1 CD a couple of months ago for $35 with case and all three manuals. I saw that listing yesterday and showed a friend - got a good laugh. And the crazy thing, that was an AUCTION, not some douche overpricing a Buy It Now.
I'm just really surprised that the American stuff that is fetching big cash.
I sold a GoT 3in1 cd not too long ago for around $30 I'm not sure why that one went for so much. But I agree with Mathius, there's something going on with this retro craze and its definitely getting frustrating. The people buying this stuff for big bucks are the people who want it to show off their "collection" Not the ones who are actually going to play that stuff. Our only hope is that the fad of being a "retro game collector" will pass and some of these guys will sell of their collections to fund some other diversion.
I'll admit I've got a lot of stuff I dont play very much, and I do sometimes get something just because it looks neat in the collection. But at the end of the day, I'm in this stuff because I enjoy playing it. It has entertainment value and nostalgic value to me.
i definitely agree blue
i was laughing at that one before it ended
Is this the gouging?
herehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-CD-System-5-Games-BRAND-NEW-/220775022748?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336737809c (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-CD-System-5-Games-BRAND-NEW-/220775022748?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336737809c)?
He has some other auctions as well... I would consider new, as never been opened, never been touched, and never been tested. I think gamestop has gotten in trouble for this kind of thing...
that gouging all right
his non pce/turbo stuff isnt overly priced
I'm starting to think the buyers of most of this stuff are playing monopoly
buy it all quick and look for a bigger sucker in a week.
Quote from: alexsduo on 04/30/2011, 01:14 PMIs this the gouging?
herehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-CD-System-5-Games-BRAND-NEW-/220775022748?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336737809c (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-CD-System-5-Games-BRAND-NEW-/220775022748?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336737809c)?
He has some other auctions as well... I would consider new, as never been opened, never been touched, and never been tested. I think gamestop has gotten in trouble for this kind of thing...
That's RPGArcana who has been under suspicion of re-sealing games and selling them as new. He has already been banned from Sega-16! Buyer, and wallet, beware.
i doubt anyone would be stupid enough to drop that much on that item
Quote from: Mathius on 04/30/2011, 01:03 AMThis whole retro gaming boom is great and all but this needs to stop! Someone with a YT account and a lot of subscribers should make a vid concerning the situation. Bucci and Starsoldier1 come to mind.
I love my hobby and all my friends that I have made because of it. This will always part of my life, but watching something I love get treated with disrespect and greed brings, as the Angry Video Game Nerd would say, "My piss to a boil."
I have something special in the works, but it requires a certain amount of time to complete. :)
this just reminds me of the housing market of 06-08
I wonder if I can make a house of Keith Courage cards and live in it... It would definitely appreciate more than the average house..
Quote from: alexsduo on 04/30/2011, 09:07 PMI wonder if I can make a house of Keith Courage cards and live in it... It would definitely appreciate more than the average house..
There was someone on the mailing list many years ago that wanted to wallpaper one of his rooms with Keith Courage HuCards and asked people to send him unwanted chips. I think he had a pretty positive response, but never heard if he actually reached his goal...
Wow.....just work. This guy is out of his mind.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/200565062656?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb29bfc00
Yeah Exile 2 is not too common, but $400?! seriously!?
ugh.....i screwed up. I got Exile 1......fixed
And no case or manual ??? Gotta hand it to him, though. Never knew this was part of a pinball series.... ? <lol>
Not sure if this has been talked about before, but I've noticed this eBay listing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160583142719&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_872wt_1141) a few times. This guy is asking so much, yet completely vague in description and images of the items he's selling.
Is he serious?
Quote from: BEERS AND VIDEOS on 05/04/2011, 11:55 AMNot sure if this has been talked about before, but I've noticed this eBay listing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160583142719&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_872wt_1141) a few times. This guy is asking so much, yet completely vague in description and images of the items he's selling.
Is he serious?
I have seen listings like these for a few years. It may be a lot of goodies but it only adds to the madness.
turbo flipping
speculative bubble
Better investment than real estate, I'd say.
Quote from: thesteve on 05/04/2011, 03:02 PMturbo flipping
speculative bubble
Someone give me a pin... I want to pop that bubble.
I doubt this is reasonable either.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150598534077 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150598534077)
Quote from: Mathius on 05/04/2011, 12:12 PMQuote from: BEERS AND VIDEOS on 05/04/2011, 11:55 AMNot sure if this has been talked about before, but I've noticed this eBay listing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160583142719&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ht_872wt_1141) a few times. This guy is asking so much, yet completely vague in description and images of the items he's selling.
Is he serious?
I have seen listings like these for a few years. It may be a lot of goodies but it only adds to the madness.
How would you even pay $65k, put it on your credit card?
QuoteHow would you even pay $65k, put it on your credit card?
Actually, yes. I knew A guy who bought a $150,000 house on his credit card once. Short-term, until the real financing came through.
That is insane, I guess if you had a high enough limit...
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2011, 05:15 PMQuote from: Mathius on 04/30/2011, 01:03 AMThis whole retro gaming boom is great and all but this needs to stop! Someone with a YT account and a lot of subscribers should make a vid concerning the situation. Bucci and Starsoldier1 come to mind.
I love my hobby and all my friends that I have made because of it. This will always part of my life, but watching something I love get treated with disrespect and greed brings, as the Angry Video Game Nerd would say, "My piss to a boil."
I have something special in the works, but it requires a certain amount of time to complete. :)
I was always meaning to comment on your post, but I just got lazy for some reason. Sorry ha ha! :) Basically, I am all for it! :) We really need to get the word out. If you do a vid, then the next guy does his/her own vid, and so on. I am hoping for a snowball effect to where gougers won't want to deal with the growing number of real gamers that have been educated with the truth. Not likely, but still. These are games for fuck sakes. Not vintage autos! That $100 Salamander just flipped a switch in me and now I am on a crusade to enact change. I just wish I had a decent camera...
I like sendin those sellers questions. For example, I have asked "Are you insane?" and I have said things like, "Enjoy hanging on to your over-priced shit." I send random stuff to those fuckin morons. Its insane. What happened to the legit "AUCTIONS"? I start all my stuff at .99 when I list on ebay. That way, the buyer determines what he/she feels itw worth. Very rarely would I list something as a buy it now, unless its reasonable.
Maybe a good way is to psyc them out, like dude your lot of 9 turbos is only $200 auction style, shit I would probably pay $400 if you took the auction down. :)
saw thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6 (http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6), and instantly thought of this posting...
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/10/2011, 12:27 AMsaw thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6 (http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6), and instantly thought of this posting...
Not really gouging when it's an open auction..plus this item is indeed rare (not the OMGZ ebay R@R3).
Quote from: nectarsis on 05/10/2011, 12:36 AMQuote from: alexsduo on 05/10/2011, 12:27 AMsaw thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6 (http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6), and instantly thought of this posting...
Not really gouging when it's an open auction..plus this item is indeed rare (not the OMGZ ebay R@R3).
I wonder if this is the same adol from PCE Dai? His feedback sure is sucky!
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/10/2011, 12:27 AMsaw thishttp://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6 (http://cgi.ebay.com/VERY-RARE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-TURBO-DUO-CD-DUODEMO001-/220779590566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33677d33a6), and instantly thought of this posting...
this isn't thibaut?
Yeah, that is Thibaut...
Speaking of PCE Dai, has anyone had trouble loading this website? I have tried visiting it all day today and yesterday, but no dice.
Quote from: chany60126 on 05/10/2011, 09:16 AMYeah, that is Thibaut...
Speaking of PCE Dai, has anyone had trouble loading this website? I have tried visiting it all day today and yesterday, but no dice.
Same here. I asked Tats about it and he said it should be back up in a few days. He thinks they missed a payment.
So open auctions cannot gouge?
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/11/2011, 12:39 AMSo open auctions cannot gouge?
Right. He isn't doing anything to manipulate the price. It is actually a rare item that will go to the highest bidder.
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/11/2011, 12:39 AMSo open auctions cannot gouge?
How can it be gouging when it's not a set BIN price? Someone can overpay, but it's bid up to that point.
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/11/2011, 12:39 AMSo open auctions cannot gouge?
IMO no. They mostly represent what people truly want to pay for something. Now there are exceptions like the $90+ Air Zonk a while back. But usually an auction's end price is what the market deems reasonable based on the quality of an item, desirability, and actual rareness.
I mean, I see where you're coming from. I am going to do something I have never done before, quote something from wikipedia. price gouging is where a "seller prices goods or commodities much higher than is considered reasonable or fair." So maybe the seller is not gouging, but the buyers!
Isn't that the problem with DH/MC is when they are on ebay? Most of the peeps on this forum think they are overpriced, especially on that auction site.
I think most people say it is crazy (here) to pay big bucks for those two titles... Just throwing something on ebay without a reserve, (turbo related) is like asking people to spend more money (usually).... I guess they are indirectly "selling" at a bloated price when they put it on ebay....
I would say usually the price reflects what it is worth, but there are certainly several exceptions...
actually if you want to talk about gouging you should look at his TG16 for sale thread he's listing this item at 600 euros! Also didn't he bought this item off of a forum member to begin with?
Quote from: RR1980 on 05/11/2011, 01:33 AMactually if you want to talk about gouging you should look at his TG16 for sale thread he's listing this item at 600 euros! Also didn't he bought this item off of a forum member to begin with?
People who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
Didn't mean to post a forum member's ebay posting, as I didn't know.
I just feel like if you buy/trade from a forum member you should not be selling said loot on ebay. However, I would say there is a caveat or two. Like if you get a loose part of a system or game, and complete something and then sell, or if you buy/trade a game, and then get the same game in better condition, only to sell the waterlogged, stingy or whatever game in a Keith Courage case...But other than that, you should give someone on this forum the right of first refusal. It is free to ask forum members if they want something... Basically your intent should not be to flip something without reason, only to make some money. I am sure forum members will pay decent money for stuff... The problem is that the hyper inflated market on ebay, is very enticing obviously. I mean someone may be willing to pay $20 for a complete Victory Run on ebay but not here, and so on and so forth.
I have never, ever, ever, ever, sold anything TG on ebay, however I have bought a bunch. I don't like it one bit. However, I have sold several tg/games to people on craigslist, because then (tear), I know it is going to a good home, and I get to shake their hand, and look them in the eye, when they take my babies away....But at least we can reminisce about tg and how much fun it is....
I like gamegavel.com, but I have not sold anything on there, yet.
Self-imposed gouging is always possible, but this thing is only at $200; it's more rare than
Magical Chase, Dynastic Hero, Might & Magic III, and
Bonk 3 CD combined, so it has quite a way to go before it qualifies.
Quote from: chany60126 on 05/11/2011, 09:06 AMPeople who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
For how much and how long ago? I'm betting he paid closer to €600 than $200 for it.
Quote from: alexsduo on 05/11/2011, 10:06 AMBut other than that, you should give someone on this forum the right of first refusal.
He offered it to the forum back in January.
I just looked up the thread where I had previously seen the info I was referring to. He actually got the demo disc from someone else, Im guessing sometime in 2008 per the youtube video that the original seller made for it. But who knows how much it sold for back then. (Reply# 27)
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8471.15
Quote from: chany60126 on 05/11/2011, 09:06 AMQuote from: RR1980 on 05/11/2011, 01:33 AMactually if you want to talk about gouging you should look at his TG16 for sale thread he's listing this item at 600 euros! Also didn't he bought this item off of a forum member to begin with?
People who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
I don't think he gets a free pass per say since we are goofing on him now but I think the reason a lot of the members here aren't out right hostile to him like to someone like roy is because Thibaut does have great connections in Japan and he always seems to be able to get his hands on these crazy hard to find super rare shit like mint boxed LT and LT to SCD interface and even though he charges prices that maybe seem high to most of us these items always end up selling at the end because they are so rare to come by. Also he actually is a full time game reseller so it's hard to fault on someone when it's his livelihood; he may charge more but his stuff are usually in top notch condition and he has a fairly extentsive inventory and even alot of sealed games so if if that's what you are into and you don't mind paying a little more he's probably a great guy to buy from and looking at his for sale thread he does have alot of satisfied customers so I think at the end of the day we would still prefer that he sticks around and offer us his wares.
Thibaut isn't ridiculed as a price gouger because his prices aren't ridiculously high like most auctions linked here (double the going rate or worse). Plus, he doesn't go ballistic and try to convince us that he's giving us a steal when someone points out that his asking prices are high.
Quote from: RR1980 on 05/11/2011, 11:51 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 05/11/2011, 09:06 AMQuote from: RR1980 on 05/11/2011, 01:33 AMactually if you want to talk about gouging you should look at his TG16 for sale thread he's listing this item at 600 euros! Also didn't he bought this item off of a forum member to begin with?
People who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
I don't think he gets a free pass per say since we are goofing on him now but I think the reason a lot of the members here aren't out right hostile to him like to someone like roy is because Thibaut does have great connections in Japan and he always seems to be able to get his hands on these crazy hard to find super rare shit like mint boxed LT and LT to SCD interface and even though he charges prices that maybe seem high to most of us these items always end up selling at the end because they are so rare to come by. Also he actually is a full time game reseller so it's hard to fault on someone when it's his livelihood; he may charge more but his stuff are usually in top notch condition and he has a fairly extentsive inventory and even alot of sealed games so if if that's what you are into and you don't mind paying a little more he's probably a great guy to buy from and looking at his for sale thread he does have alot of satisfied customers so I think at the end of the day we would still prefer that he sticks around and offer us his wares.
Longest sentence ever! :P
that's what she said?
I know Thibaut is a good guy, I didn't realize that was his auction...
Quote from: Mathius on 05/11/2011, 12:14 PMLongest sentence ever! :P
In fairness... he did use a semicolon... :P
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/11/2011, 10:46 PMQuote from: Mathius on 05/11/2011, 12:14 PMLongest sentence ever! :P
In fairness... he did use a semicolon... :P
I saw that. And one period that I missed also. :P
I'm seeing a LOT of gouging on ePay lately. The only Duo's I really see on there are going for $400 and up!
Well, that's about what my Duo/R ended up costing me after shipping my first PCE Duo back to HitJapan and then the second to somebody here in the States (both CD-ROMs died the first time I put a Drac X CDR in them).
They probably didn't die they just jammed because they couldn't read the CDrs. These systems need to be running perfect to read CDRs and even then you need to use the highest quality CDrs.
Yeah, the guy I sent it to and traded for a region switched DUO/R had me walk through some steps to see if it was that simple. The laser was just completely dead, and I literally did just load the disk once. Both DUOs played my full production disks for over a week before I tried the Drac X CDR (worked fine in Magic Engine). I ended up snagging Rondo for about $115 just so I could finally play it. ;)
Quote from: guest on 05/11/2011, 10:27 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 05/11/2011, 09:06 AMPeople who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
For how much and how long ago? I'm betting he paid closer to €600 than $200 for it.
He bought it from Corey in an eBay auction for $1000 per Corey last time I talked to him.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/14/2011, 02:03 AMQuote from: guest on 05/11/2011, 10:27 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 05/11/2011, 09:06 AMPeople who try to sell stuff here for a prermium always seem to get ridiculed, but yet this guy always gets a free pass? Yeah, Thibaut bought the demo disk from some guy in Vegas..
For how much and how long ago? I'm betting he paid closer to 600 than $200 for it.
He bought it from Corey in an eBay auction for $1000 per Corey last time I talked to him.
the auction ended at $809 so he ended up losing money on this item
Ouch. I guess the French economy is hurting too.
"New" TurboExpress auctioning for $250 and still has a day to go: http://cgi.ebay.com/Nec-Pc-Engine-Gt-new-Turbo-Express-Hand-Held-NEW-/360369717495?pt=Video_Games&hash=item53e7b580f7
Hint - a system is not new if it has a region mod switch.
And then there's AssMaster selling what looks like Sparky's labels (has this been posted before?): http://cgi.ebay.com/AIR-ZONK-TURBO-GRAFX-16-CUSTOM-CASE-ONE-KIND-/190540408956?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5d17e87c
ya that Air Zonk Sticker looks awfully familiar :(
but I know the rest he is selling are not mine and are not that good.
He obviously ripped the idea off from Sparky.
Quote from: nat on 06/02/2011, 12:19 AMHe obviously ripped the idea off from Sparky.
Thanks to the internet and my nearly-endless-gullibility, I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not...
Quote from: guest on 06/02/2011, 12:29 AMQuote from: nat on 06/02/2011, 12:19 AMHe obviously ripped the idea off from Sparky.
Thanks to the internet and my nearly-endless-gullibility, I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not...
Nope :)
I know the US version sells for more than JPN version. I've seen then go for $40 which I always thought was WAY too high. Since you could just buy a JPN version one for $10 and make an adapter for it.
But this one is up to $100 and still has three days left??? wtf? Sometimes you have to blame the bidders and not the sellers that start at LOW prices...
Also it is untested and comes in a Keith Courage case (loose) LOL!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-No-Reserve-/270757278682?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0a6433da
This auction is funny. There aren't even any games included. http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-16-Turbografx-CD-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/290571758093?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a76d2a0d#ht_14556wt_1139
Quote from: Keith Courage on 06/02/2011, 12:58 PMThis auction is funny. There aren't even any games included. http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbografx-16-Turbografx-CD-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/290571758093?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a76d2a0d#ht_14556wt_1139
What does he mean that because of the setup it's better and easier to not use AV cables and run it through an RF modulator? :-k
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/02/2011, 03:31 AMI know the US version sells for more than JPN version. I've seen then go for $40 which I always thought was WAY too high. Since you could just buy a JPN version one for $10 and make an adapter for it.
But this one is up to $100 and still has three days left??? wtf? Sometimes you have to blame the bidders and not the sellers that start at LOW prices...
Also it is untested and comes in a Keith Courage case (loose) LOL!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-No-Reserve-/270757278682?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3f0a6433da
Yeah, That's my auction.
I woke up this morning and checked eBay. . . I was absolutely shocked. . . I was very close to listing it with a Buy It Now of $40. . . I thought that might be too much to ask since it is loose, and essentially untested.
This is crazy.
super system card-
I noticed you started auction at a couple dollars or less.
....WOW it's now at $127! :shock: You can almost buy a duo for that price. I guess the economy has improved.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/02/2011, 10:14 PMsuper system card-
I noticed you started auction at a couple dollars or less.
....WOW it's now at $127! :shock: You can almost buy a duo for that price. I guess the economy has improved.
I got mine for about $60 complete a year or two ago. :roll:
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/02/2011, 10:14 PMsuper system card-
I noticed you started auction at a couple dollars or less.
....WOW it's now at $127! :shock: You can almost buy a duo for that price. I guess the economy has improved.
Wow, $127 is just crazy for a loose system card. I bought my Duo R for about that price.
Quote from: csgx1 on 06/03/2011, 02:39 AMQuote from: GameFreak on 06/02/2011, 10:14 PMsuper system card-
I noticed you started auction at a couple dollars or less.
....WOW it's now at $127! :shock: You can almost buy a duo for that price. I guess the economy has improved.
Wow, $127 is just crazy for a loose system card. I bought my Duo R for about that price.
I picked up a Duo-R recently. . . the way it looks now. . . this is going to pay for it. . . Insane.
WHAT THE FUCK DOES 100% GRADED SILVER EVEN MEAN?!?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Collectors-Cond-/320708549280?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aabb81aa0
Quote from: blueraven on 06/03/2011, 02:50 PMWHAT THE FUCK DOES 100% GRADED SILVER EVEN MEAN?!?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Collectors-Cond-/320708549280?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aabb81aa0
This guy is copying RPGArcana from eBay. And RPGArcana is filth!
Quote from: Mathius on 06/03/2011, 04:41 PMQuote from: blueraven on 06/03/2011, 02:50 PMWHAT THE FUCK DOES 100% GRADED SILVER EVEN MEAN?!?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Collectors-Cond-/320708549280?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aabb81aa0
This guy is copying RPGArcana from eBay. And RPGArcana is filth!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=320687682301&si=0zPZgeKTM6QIpDwD9IvWbpfRkBc%253D&viewitem=#ht_7108wt_905
I can't believe this guy sold this master system for $1200+ that's nuts
ok this one has gotten out of hand. $152. Let me know if they actually pay for the item, and I might consider selling mine. I have a feeling they wont pay. It just doesn't make sense??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270757278682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Quote from: elabit on 06/03/2011, 04:55 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/03/2011, 04:41 PMQuote from: blueraven on 06/03/2011, 02:50 PMWHAT THE FUCK DOES 100% GRADED SILVER EVEN MEAN?!?!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbografx-16-Collectors-Cond-/320708549280?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aabb81aa0
This guy is copying RPGArcana from eBay. And RPGArcana is filth!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=320687682301&si=0zPZgeKTM6QIpDwD9IvWbpfRkBc%253D&viewitem=#ht_7108wt_905
I can't believe this guy sold this master system for $1200+ that's nuts
Yeah it turns my stomach to see that. I see these auctions for brand new systems for $1000+ and I think no way anyone in their right mind is paying that and sure enough people are actually buying them. I think this same guy is selling a Turbo Duo with 9 games for 3 grand or something. :roll: Thank god I got my Duo from TZD many years ago.
All this VGA graded stuff is such a sham prices of complete games are getting inflated cause of it.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/03/2011, 08:11 PMok this one has gotten out of hand. $152. Let me know if they actually pay for the item, and I might consider selling mine. I have a feeling they wont pay. It just doesn't make sense??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270757278682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Wow, price is still increasing....$177.50 :shock:
On the other hand, someone got a great BIN deal for a US SCD card.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item33682a4811&item=220790933521&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&rt=nc&si=IhosTHRFs9j68bMDZfIhunE7erQ%253D
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/03/2011, 08:11 PMok this one has gotten out of hand. $152. Let me know if they actually pay for the item, and I might consider selling mine. I have a feeling they wont pay. It just doesn't make sense??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270757278682&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I have a feeling no one is going to pay for it.
So a quick update. The Buyer has PAID for the card.
$202.50 . . . I almost feel dirty.
I saw this card at the same store for years. I figured I would buy it, and get it into the hands of someone that could use it. Sort of crazy how it ended up.
you started the bid very very low. So its all ok. The buyer should feel dirty.
Wow. Congrats.
What the hell? You could buy a complete Duo, which has the System Card built in, for less than that.
or a converter and a JPN super system card for about $120
....or a converter and arcade card for about $135
than you have a converter to play all kinds of JPN hueys and 60-80 change to spend on a lot of hueys.
That is one of the craziest auctions I have seen in a long time.
So many people bid, I might actually put my US version up for 99cents starting bid. I have no use for it anyway.
That is called "ebay buyer gouging", not "ebay seller gouging". Congrats Dirkfunk! =D>
Either way this has spiraled me off into a depression that has left me speechless! :shock:
Quote from: nat on 06/06/2011, 11:29 PMWhat the hell? You could buy a complete Duo, which has the System Card built in, for less than that.
Yes, but a Duo isn't as rare of a collectible. Anyone buying hardware for functionality wouldn't bother with a U.S. CD setup at all.
Quote from: guest on 06/07/2011, 01:34 AMQuote from: nat on 06/06/2011, 11:29 PMWhat the hell? You could buy a complete Duo, which has the System Card built in, for less than that.
Yes, but a Duo isn't as rare of a collectible. Anyone buying hardware for functionality wouldn't bother with a U.S. CD setup at all.
I would and did. My Turbo-CD plus Super System Card has functioned nearly flawlessly since I purchased it years back. The only non-US setup I have is a core Super Grafx. I play all my US and Japanese library on my Turbo-CD w/ Murai Converter. Sure, it will need maintenance one day, but won't they all? :)
Anyone see this BS?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-DUO-DEMO-CD-Rare-/320705944681?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aab905c69
Here are some highlights with commentary:
QuoteThe Dynastic Hero TurboGrafx 16 [ DUO ] DEMO CD
-R
QuoteUSA VERSION / FULL VERSION COMPLETE GAME
Because I couldn't find an ISO that said "incomplete" or "demo version" to burn onto a grocery-store CD-R.
QuoteThis appears to be a final version sent to Turbo Technologies for Demo Purposes
(my italics)
Extra Capital Letters To Give Auction An Air of Authority.
QuoteI have played the game on my Turbo Duo. (See in Photo)
Photos don't lie!
QuoteINCLUDES CD / CD CASE & a HUCARD GAME KEITH COURAGE
Because ebay pulled my last attempt to auction a CD-R.
QuoteINFO ON CD CASE:
Turbo Technologies, Inc.
6701 Center Drive West Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90045
Nice work, Gumshoe!
QuoteBOTH CD & HUCARD have a store # wrote in black marker ink.
As opposed to regular black marker.
QuotePurchased in 1997 from Toys R Us
Which: the used, written-on copy of a not-sold-separately hucard or the blank CD-R "demo disc"? Surely, both are common items among the worn bric-a-brac and second-hand sundries of any good Toys R' Us; especially three years after the 1994 TG16-clearance sales (before you were born).
QuoteTurbo Duo System, & TV not included.
Dang. Hey, what about the camera used to take the photos?
double post
makes you think maybe he had a listing before where the buyer actually thought the tv was actually included and afterwards filed a complain against him and gave him a negative feedback? hehe
Purchased from a Toys r Us huh??? Your mom was purchased from a Toys r Us. :roll:
Where are all these hardcore turbo collectors that buy rare shit from toys r us in 1995 that kept it for 15 years to sell it on ebay in 2011. SHOW YOUR FACE TO PCEFX otherwise you are just bullshitting us with your ebay auctions.
thank you.
Just as much as these sellers, I wonder where the people buying this shit at these prices are hiding out. You'd think anyone into Turbo collecting in one form or another would've found this forum.
Sometimes I wonder if some of these people aren't already among the members here, but keep their mouths shut for fear of burning any bridges they might have with the community.
Quote from: nat on 06/08/2011, 12:35 AMJust as much as these sellers, I wonder where the people buying this shit at these prices are hiding out. You'd think anyone into Turbo collecting in one form or another would've found this forum.
Sometimes I wonder if some of these people aren't already among the members here, but keep their mouths shut for fear of burning any bridges they might have with the community.
You can scratch me off that list nat. If I did do that I wouldn't be able to show my face around here as much. The guilt would kill me.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/08/2011, 12:39 AMQuote from: nat on 06/08/2011, 12:35 AMJust as much as these sellers, I wonder where the people buying this shit at these prices are hiding out. You'd think anyone into Turbo collecting in one form or another would've found this forum.
Sometimes I wonder if some of these people aren't already among the members here, but keep their mouths shut for fear of burning any bridges they might have with the community.
You can scratch me off that list nat. If I did do that I wouldn't be able to show my face around here as much. The guilt would kill me.
I hope all "F@ck Ebay club" members can be writen off :wink:
As for my self, all I can say is that some games will never end up in my collection because of those said prices...
Then again from time to time a good deal pops up like when BlueBMW offerd Shappire, another good deal I reasently did was 7 issues of Turboplay for 9.99 each (on EBAY could you belive?) !
It's on sale! :|
http://cgi.ebay.com/Air-Zonk-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Game-Good-Shape-/370471378036?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5641d09c74
Quote from: TGX16 on 06/08/2011, 04:33 AMI hope all "F@ck Ebay club" members can be writen off :wink:
i hope so as well... as with every person applying i ask for the ebay handle and look into it myself, maybe i should hire a deputy to help keep an eye on the ebay accounts of our members :P
I'll admit straight up I'll bid a "fair" price on turbo / pce items on ebay, but 99 times out of 100 I don't win for that very reason :P Once in a while you get lucky and get something for an acceptable price, but most of the time it gets bid up way beyond what is reasonable.
This seems like a fair price (seriously) at least compared to what they have been going for in the last few years. It was tested and works. Im sure the bids (bid) didn't go high was because seller has zero feedback. I should've grabbed this if I had a lil-more money. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250830263671&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I also like this since it has RCA jacks and a region mod done. The price seems fair with those mods if you also note it has a 6 button controller for SFII. It has a weird blue LED light in the back next to the region switch. It says its a "power light" but maybe it is a light for the region mod???
250 would be expensive if it DIDNT have RCA, region, and 6 button controller. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110698890603&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Quote from: nat on 06/08/2011, 12:35 AMJust as much as these sellers, I wonder where the people buying this shit at these prices are hiding out. You'd think anyone into Turbo collecting in one form or another would've found this forum.
Sometimes I wonder if some of these people aren't already among the members here, but keep their mouths shut for fear of burning any bridges they might have with the community.
Some people dont do the whole forum thing because they're anti social troglodytes.
or they show up and make idiots of themselves and leave.
Also, from my experience at game conventions, some people just buy the crap up thinking they can turn a profit online or peddle it for tons of money locally/at conventions.
They dont actually know what it is theyre buying
"Very Rare" Turbo Duo $775...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-USA-Cd-System-Games-very-Rare-/120736039077?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c1c6dc0a5
Quote from: csgx1 on 06/10/2011, 12:29 AM"Very Rare" Turbo Duo $775...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-Grafx-USA-Cd-System-Games-very-Rare-/120736039077?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c1c6dc0a5
"I really don't know if this system can play Japan games cd's,I never try this...for this info the buyer need research online forums and coments!!!
I just know this is US system and plays great US turbo cd games and Hucards!!"
I mean. . . . . . really?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Pad-Controller-W-box-Rare-/120735150147?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c1c603043 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Pad-Controller-W-box-Rare-/120735150147?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c1c603043)
IT HAS THE RECEIPT! WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
Quote from: DirkFunk on 06/10/2011, 11:28 AMIT HAS THE RECEIPT! WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
Man if I would have given receipts for Insanity! Roy coulda got his house JUST from selling Insanity!!!
the receipt item-
Am I the only one that thinks Babbage's is a weird store name. And it looks like they are still in business today selling video game stuff.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/10/2011, 11:32 AMthe receipt item-
Am I the only one that thinks Babbage's is a weird store name. And it looks like they are still in business today selling video game stuff.
Charles Babbage is the "father" of computing.
But yes, weird name for a store regardless. I always thought it sounded strange. It kind of sounds gross.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2011, 11:31 AMMan if I would have given receipts for Insanity! Roy coulda got his house JUST from selling Insanity!!!
Lol :)
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2011, 11:31 AMQuote from: DirkFunk on 06/10/2011, 11:28 AMIT HAS THE RECEIPT! WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
Man if I would have given receipts for Insanity! Roy coulda got his house JUST from selling Insanity!!!
Possibly. But the difference is, there's actually a demand for Duo pads. :-({|=
Quote from: RoyVegas on 06/10/2011, 04:24 PMQuote from: guest on 06/10/2011, 11:31 AMQuote from: DirkFunk on 06/10/2011, 11:28 AMIT HAS THE RECEIPT! WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
Man if I would have given receipts for Insanity! Roy coulda got his house JUST from selling Insanity!!!
Possibly. But the difference is, there's actually a demand for Duo pads. :-({|=
I guess I wouldn't know. To me, controllers are meant to be used. In my mind I don't see them as collectable.
I collect 'em. When one wears out, I go get one from the "collection".
Holy Hell!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-/220798137502?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336898349e
I wonder if it comes with lifetime free caps replacement? Never mind, it still wouldn't be worth it.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/13/2011, 06:17 PMI wonder if it comes with lifetime free caps replacement? Never mind, it still wouldn't be worth it.
Crazy thing is people are actually buying his overpriced games stuffed in poly bags!
Maybe he has several (or several dozen) accounts to make it look like people are buying from him, and than giving himself good feedback. It is possible.
I'd rather buy a used Ducati at that price...jeeez
but its ZOMG VGA GOLD SEALED W@W!!! #-o #-o #-o
Bluebmw- have you ever noticed a slight resemblance between our avatar/profile pictures? HAHAHAA :lol:
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/13/2011, 06:43 PMBluebmw- have you ever noticed a slight resemblance between our avatar/profile pictures? HAHAHAA :lol:
Hahaha! Didn't notice, but now I will :P
That's fucking sad that there's a SEALED SEALED Duo. Looks like my box. Great condition but not in a god damn case. What's funny is this guy thinks that this is ok and someone will pay $5k for it. Why is it that it's mainly the US Duo stuff that's so freaking outrageous? I'll just never get it. If all these people are willing to pay a premium for US stuff, where the fuck were they when it was release and on the shelves?
For $5,000 I imagine I could fly to china, and make some Duo copies, in "original boxes", maybe even 20 of them?
Quote from: geise on 06/13/2011, 08:02 PMThat's fucking sad that there's a SEALED SEALED Duo. Looks like my box. Great condition but not in a god damn case. What's funny is this guy thinks that this is ok and someone will pay $5k for it. Why is it that it's mainly the US Duo stuff that's so freaking outrageous? I'll just never get it. If all these people are willing to pay a premium for US stuff, where the fuck were they when it was release and on the shelves?
They were in school or preschool.
Duo stuff is uncommon, but the number of overall titles is small, so it's very attractive to people who collect instead of play as a hobby to quickly cobble together another complete collection. It takes more money than effort to do quickly, which drives up the prices, which makes collecting Duo stuff all the more attractive to people who value items based on what other people think that they value them for.
Quote from: guest on 06/13/2011, 10:13 PMQuote from: geise on 06/13/2011, 08:02 PMThat's fucking sad that there's a SEALED SEALED Duo. Looks like my box. Great condition but not in a god damn case. What's funny is this guy thinks that this is ok and someone will pay $5k for it. Why is it that it's mainly the US Duo stuff that's so freaking outrageous? I'll just never get it. If all these people are willing to pay a premium for US stuff, where the fuck were they when it was release and on the shelves?
They were in school or preschool.
Duo stuff is uncommon, but the number of overall titles is small, so it's very attractive to people who collect instead of play as a hobby to quickly cobble together another complete collection. It takes more money than effort to do quickly, which drives up the prices, which makes collecting Duo stuff all the more attractive to people who value items based on what other people think that they value them for.
and then the good guys like us miss out on a lot of great games cause the price is too high to afford getting them all :(
QuoteThey were in school or preschool.
Duo stuff is uncommon, but the number of overall titles is small, so it's very attractive to people who collect instead of play as a hobby to quickly cobble together another complete collection. It takes more money than effort to do quickly, which drives up the prices, which makes collecting Duo stuff all the more attractive to people who value items based on what other people think that they value them for.
Thats crazy. you have to be an idiot not to find a boxed duo for $500 (or less). But $5000 is so F@#*#% insane. It's not that rare. C'mon!
Prices for Godzilla are a good example of what collectors have done to our hobby.
I watched this PCE copy sit around at $15 BIN for weeks before it dropped to $10 and somebody finally bought it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=300556000272&si=4DI8S2ijFdzbSOvV%252BUWlsHBA14M%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
It's a decent game and the PCE version is even more playable than the U.S. version because you at least have some chance of unlocking all of the characters.
So yeah,
Value of Godzilla to scumsucking collectors: $100+
Value of Godzilla to actual gamers: $10
Everytime I see "gouging" I think gouge away from the Pixies, anyone else?
Quote from: alexsduo on 06/14/2011, 01:04 AMEverytime I see "gouging" I think gouge away from the Pixies, anyone else?
Now
there's a band I always meant to get into. Sadly...
Awesome band. Awesome song. Hadn't made that connection before, but now it's inevitable. :P
Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2011, 01:51 AMQuote from: alexsduo on 06/14/2011, 01:04 AMEverytime I see "gouging" I think gouge away from the Pixies, anyone else?
Now there's a band I always meant to get into. Sadly...
There is still time Mathius! Go get Surfer Rosa, (I think Judge Mathus when I see your name, but I would rather hang out with you anyday) I love the cheap book/cd stores, you can sometimes find them there...
A new video with "Gouge Away" playing in the background and a slideshow of outrageous TG gouging? (I have very little time, otherwise I would do such a thing), would be funny! If no one does it, I haz dibs!!!
Quote from: Mathius on 06/14/2011, 01:51 AMQuote from: alexsduo on 06/14/2011, 01:04 AMEverytime I see "gouging" I think gouge away from the Pixies, anyone else?
Now there's a band I always meant to get into. Sadly...
I don't dig the Pixies. I've tried many times to listen to them but I just don't "get into" it.
Frank Black & The Catholics was a cool band to see live though.
Somebody is going to make a lot of money once they start producing counterfeit console boxes and custom cut styrofoam (easy to do). I never understood the whole box collecting thingy. I just wana play. "Yawn..." http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-SYSTEM-100-COMPLETE-W-18-GAMES-COMPLETE-/320714110216?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aac0cf508
I like to get the games to play. I like the jewel cases, but don't care for the cardboard.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/14/2011, 03:28 PMSomebody is going to make a lot of money once they start producing counterfeit console boxes and custom cut styrofoam (easy to do).
Yep. Kids these days don't even know which games came without boxes and which games came without jewel cases. Already half of the vinyl sleeves out there are the stiff, non-originals. As custom and reprinted inserts, labels, and manuals become more common on ebay they'll get gouged left and right.
Maybe what needs to happen is for some cheap chineese clones to become available. If you could clone the hucards and put 'em on ebay for $5/ea then before too long noone would be able to tell the difference and the prices would drop. Bare minimum you keep the collectors from punishing the gamers, or the gamers from punishing themselves, all competing for limited copies.
Those eBay sellers make me sick. Looking at his feedback I see he doesn't sell many things often though and not the expensive stuff. I have enough faith in humanity that not many people if any are going to buy those games and systems for hundreds and thousands of dollars. Someone has bought a SMS brand new for $1200 though so who knows. :roll:
Quote from: elabit on 06/13/2011, 10:17 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 06/13/2011, 10:13 PMQuote from: geise on 06/13/2011, 08:02 PMThat's fucking sad that there's a SEALED SEALED Duo. Looks like my box. Great condition but not in a god damn case. What's funny is this guy thinks that this is ok and someone will pay $5k for it. Why is it that it's mainly the US Duo stuff that's so freaking outrageous? I'll just never get it. If all these people are willing to pay a premium for US stuff, where the fuck were they when it was release and on the shelves?
They were in school or preschool.
Duo stuff is uncommon, but the number of overall titles is small, so it's very attractive to people who collect instead of play as a hobby to quickly cobble together another complete collection. It takes more money than effort to do quickly, which drives up the prices, which makes collecting Duo stuff all the more attractive to people who value items based on what other people think that they value them for.
and then the good guys like us miss out on a lot of great games cause the price is too high to afford getting them all :(
As far as I know, games like Dynastic Hero and the System 3.0 card were never for sale in stores. I bought pretty much every game I wanted and all the hardware when they were new.
For all the people who say, "if only we could buy them at retail", aside from the cost in developing a time machine, 99% of all Turbo/Duo stuff is cheaper than ever.
TurboDuos were $550 here. With inflation, that's something like $850 now. Factoring in 16-year-old-in-high-school dollars, it would be the equivalent of no less than $100000 in my adult-with-a-full-time-job dollars. Games sold in Canada back in the day would be around $125 today. Add up what it would cost to buy them all new and subtract the highest prices all the games go for anywhere today. I paid between $100 - $230 for a lot of PCE and Saturn games when they were current. There was a time when I'd save up for weeks or months to buy a new game. I could buy practically any Turbo/PCE game if I saved up months worth of spare spending money today.
It sucks that original copies of anything we want aren't basically free, but the state of the Turbo/Duo collectible market is literally a dream come true for me. So much more so for PCE stuff. Especially when roms and isos are available for free. So many games were impossible to track down at the time and even for a decade after. And that was only for the tiny number of games we were even lucky enough to hear about. Now we know about everything and can try a game we just discovered within minutes.
There's never been a better time to be a Turbo/PCE fan.
I wouldn't at all be surprised if the American SMS slowly begins to gain value. Entering 'sega master system console' as an ebay search already brings up fewer than 2 dozen units located in USA.
CrackTiger-
With that comment, I can't tell if you are "for" or "against" the insane prices of some ebay sellers (?).
I think it expected for some RARE-sellers to list games at $100 or consoles at $500. Just ignore them. But when it gets into the $800-$5000 range someone needs to call BS.
Anyway with that said...my best advice is to keep looking ebay for a reasonable price, and bid the MAX you are willing to pay, and be VERY reasonable with bidding, and eventually it will happen AT YOUR PRICE.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/14/2011, 08:38 PMThere's never been a better time to be a Turbo/PCE fan.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/14/2011, 08:50 PMBlack Tiger-
With that comment, I can't tell if you are "for" or "against" the insane prices of some ebay sellers (?).
Ditto. I can understand where you're coming from on some points - the internet is nice if you're a casual gamer and don't care about the real stuff. But if you actually want to continue playing your system it sucks. Better times to be a PCE fan: 2 years ago when Magical Chase was $200 instead of $600, five years ago when a functional U.S. Duo was $150, a sealed new one $500, and a broken one $40 (now $400, $2000, and $150 respectfully), or twelve years ago when there weren't any games over $100.
FYI, I understand it was rough in Canada, but Duo's were only $299 in the U.S.
Quote from: Lum on 06/14/2011, 08:49 PMI wouldn't at all be surprised if the American SMS slowly begins to gain value. Entering 'sega master system console' as an ebay search already brings up fewer than 2 dozen units located in USA.
That's nothing new, ebay have never had excessive SMS listings from U.S. sellers, but the prices are going up. I've been trying to score cheap copies of Psycho Fox, The Flash, Moonwalker, Road Rash, and Ninja Gaiden for YEARS and the prices have continued to increase just ahead of what I'm willing to pay for them.
Quote from: Lum on 06/14/2011, 08:49 PMI wouldn't at all be surprised if the American SMS slowly begins to gain value. Entering 'sega master system console' as an ebay search already brings up fewer than 2 dozen units located in USA.
Drop console you get more hits, maybe more with other variations.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-DUO-RPG-VGA-GRADED-SEALED-/220796458038?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33687e9436
I hope God disowns this guy! :x
This kind of reminds me of Schrödinger's cat. Especially the boxed Duos. You have to assume the seller didn't re-shrinkwrap an empty box (or a box filled with other random stuff to give it weight) because if you open it to check, it's not worth even a tiny fraction of what you paid (not that it's worth that to begin with).
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gate-Thunder-3-1-Turbo-Duo-Super-Cd-Game-/120738294051?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1c902923 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Gate-Thunder-3-1-Turbo-Duo-Super-Cd-Game-/120738294051?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c1c902923)
GUYS! He lowered his price from $100 to $76! Somebody better snatch up this SUPER RAREZZZ game!!!!
Was anyone else watching this Bonk 3? :shock:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=290575432943&si=XPO%252BRm2JUNCmzE7wxzc0QrEYtkU%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1156
It was listed at .99. Wow....
This bonk is kind of reasonable...
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-BIG-PIG-LPS-BONK-3-BONUS-12-/350338847915?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5191d294ab (http://cgi.ebay.com/4-BIG-PIG-LPS-BONK-3-BONUS-12-/350338847915?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5191d294ab)
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2011, 08:13 AMThis kind of reminds me of Schrödinger's cat. Especially the boxed Duos. You have to assume the seller didn't re-shrinkwrap an empty box (or a box filled with other random stuff to give it weight) because if you open it to check, it's not worth even a tiny fraction of what you paid (not that it's worth that to begin with).
nice reference btw..
Quote from: VestCunt on 06/14/2011, 10:15 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 06/14/2011, 08:38 PMThere's never been a better time to be a Turbo/PCE fan.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/14/2011, 08:50 PMBlack Tiger-
With that comment, I can't tell if you are "for" or "against" the insane prices of some ebay sellers (?).
Ditto. I can understand where you're coming from on some points - the internet is nice if you're a casual gamer and don't care about the real stuff. But if you actually want to continue playing your system it sucks. Better times to be a PCE fan: 2 years ago when Magical Chase was $200 instead of $600, five years ago when a functional U.S. Duo was $150, a sealed new one $500, and a broken one $40 (now $400, $2000, and $150 respectfully), or twelve years ago when there weren't any games over $100.
FYI, I understand it was rough in Canada, but Duo's were only $299 in the U.S.
Twelve years ago is also
twelve years ago. :P It was hard enough finding Turbo stuff when it was current. It's bullshit how some assholes have manipulated the market and how people who don't care just play along. But this isn't like action figures or stamps or anything collectible that has skyrocketed in value, which was originally dirt cheap at retail. I spent $1200 - $1500 getting a Turbo CD bitd. My Duo and Express were were $500+. I think that my TG-16 was $400+ + $50 to get it fixed. I probably bought about 80 Turbo games at around $70 a piece. It's safe to say that I spent around $8000 on Turbo/Duo stuff during the nineties (as a teenager).
Turbo stuff as opposed to PCE is simply a luxury today. Even if you have an old Duo or Turbo CD, it's still dirt cheap in the long run to buy a Duo R/RX and hundreds of practically free PCE games. Even if you stick with a Turbo CD system, you can still play cheap PCE CD versions. There is only a handful of games worth getting the English version for. Genesis players don't insist on buying the identical Japanese versions of games that cost $100+ when the Genesis version goes for $10.
I hear what you're saying, BT, I've taken the same position before:
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/06/2011, 06:09 PMIt may seem like we've got it rough, but, unless you're looking for shrinkwrap or CIB, there are only about a dozen U.S. games that sell for more than the original retail price. Paying forty bucks for a used, eighteen-year-old game without the box like Neutopia 2 sucks, but we probably all make more money than when Toys R' Us stocked it for the same amount. I know that this is obvious and of small consolation: the prices are inflated and the games should be cheaper. Still, it's a good reality check to keep in mind.
While I don't think things are as bleak right now as some believe, I stop far short of calling this a golden age. I reckon Ebay prices for U.S. stuff have gone up 50% in the last few years and it's absurd. I have a real problem with people who treat video games as an investment, tracking how much they paid for games and refusing to take a "loss" when it comes time to sell. There's a lot of schmucks around right now who refuse to take whatever the market will bear and believe that it's their God-given right to make money because a couple of years have elapsed. Never mind depreciation and never mind that, even from an investor's viewpoint, collectables are more volatile than the stock market.
Your BitD price comparisons are interesting, but the Canadian dollar is MUCH better now than it was in Nineties. Back then, Canada was a terribly expensive place to be a TG gamer.
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2011, 08:13 AMThis kind of reminds me of Schrödinger's cat. Especially the boxed Duos. You have to assume the seller didn't re-shrinkwrap an empty box (or a box filled with other random stuff to give it weight) because if you open it to check, it's not worth even a tiny fraction of what you paid (not that it's worth that to begin with).
I've mentioned that before about VGA graded games. Who's to say VGA isn't emptying the contents, replacing with something else to match the original weight, re-sealing, and returning? They get a free game, and get paid a stupid amount of money to do it. Nobody would every crack one back open AND cut into a seal to find out.
Quote from: alexsduo on 06/17/2011, 12:37 PMThis bonk is kind of reasonable...
http://cgi.ebay.com/4-BIG-PIG-LPS-BONK-3-BONUS-12-/350338847915?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5191d294ab (http://cgi.ebay.com/4-BIG-PIG-LPS-BONK-3-BONUS-12-/350338847915?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5191d294ab)
LOL at the link. And thanks. :)
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2011, 08:13 AMThis kind of reminds me of Schrödinger's cat. Especially the boxed Duos. You have to assume the seller didn't re-shrinkwrap an empty box (or a box filled with other random stuff to give it weight) because if you open it to check, it's not worth even a tiny fraction of what you paid (not that it's worth that to begin with).
nice reference btw..
This must be considerd gouging?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Play-Magazine-June-July-1991-Near-Mint-/380335048401?pt=Magazines&hash=item588dbc46d1
And I bought this one a few weeks ago being the only bidder for several days fact is I bought 7 issues of Turboplay and I was the only bidder on everyone and got them for 9.99 each
This one for ex.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=320707818563&si=CtdS8YbNmPcpXY8WjxmBXPcZoqo%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
Will "billmarioman sell his copie for 3 1/2 times that?
it was $2500 than $1200 now it's $450. Closer to reasonable, but not quite. I'll bet it sells at that price though. http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-SYSTEM-BOXED-W-5-GAMES-valis-3-rare-/320716339966?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aac2efafe
NICE - the auction even has an embedded music track. A sure seller! :dance:
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/18/2011, 07:56 PMit was $2500 than $1200 now it's $450. Closer to reasonable, but not quite. I'll bet it sells at that price though. http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-SYSTEM-BOXED-W-5-GAMES-valis-3-rare-/320716339966?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aac2efafe
Milwaukee eh?? *Plans little roadtrip* :twisted: :lol:
Nectarsis-
...to buy the system or just play some games with him? :lol:
Actually 450 isn't too bad but I wouldnt touch it at that price myself. I've seen the boxed versions go for 350- 500+ easily.
What does he mean when he says in description ... "most people don't even know they came boxed".
WTF? How else would you sell them? In a plastic bag from the factory? that makes NO sense. hahahaa
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/18/2011, 08:47 PMWhat does he mean when he says in description ... "most people don't even know they came boxed".
WTF? How else would you sell them? In a plastic bag from the factory? that makes NO sense. hahahaa
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/18/2011, 08:47 PMNectarsis-
...to buy the system or just play some games with him? :lol:
Actually 450 isn't too bad but I wouldnt touch it at that price myself. I've seen the boxed versions go for 350- 500+ easily.
What does he mean when he says in description ... "most people don't even know they came boxed".
WTF? How else would you sell them? In a plastic bag from the factory? that makes NO sense. hahahaa
I thought they came in big plastic bubbles? Man.
I thought NEC hand delivered them to your doorstep, and setup was included in the price...
Loading a flash cart with games and selling it seems kinda,.........well I'll let you decide. http://cgi.ebay.com/16-Turbo-Grafx-16-games-Neo-Team-/280699991816?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415b05f708
Kinda useless without the writer thingy, unless you already have one for some other flashcart. He's not gouging though since it started off cheap, but it sure as shit does not work on a Game Boy Advance.
Yeah but if I had one Bonk3 Rom and a bunch of flash carts, Im sure I could make money off of one rom and I would still have bonk3 in the end. It's like loading an mp3 player with music and selling it. I'll bet it sells for almost as much as bonk3.
Yeah there is no way to put more roms on there without the cable. Also I think that has an internal battery (right?) so all the games go Ka-Puff when the battery dies.
Gameboy advance WTF? :lol:
QuoteAlso I think that has an internal battery (right?) so all the games go Ka-Puff when the battery dies.
Dunno if it has a battery or not, but I -think- they used flash chips (re-programmable eeproms), so I doubt the games go 'Ka-Pufff'
QuoteGameboy advance WTF?
The end that goes into the writer has a GBA pin setup. So of course, he thinks it works in one <lol>
And yeah, I think that's pretty close to having a peg-leg... :0
I don't think there's anything close about it. It's pretty blatant. I'd be surprised if this doesn't get pulled.
But what do I know? :)
Yeah, doesn't this violate all sorts of eBay polices? I mean, they don't even allow region switches for chrissake.
Likely. My SNES import adapter got pulled... I was lucky enough to buy on ebay, an NES powerpak and a Japanese Saturn the listing says is CD-R modded. Hope these work right when they arrive.
Speaking of ebay I'd noticed there are more copies of Stadium Events for sale than Turbografx CD drives now. When the heck did that attachment suddenly become so difficult to acquire? Only like a year or two ago IIRC you could at least find broken ones from time to time. I guess it doesn't matter for me though.
It's certainly against eBay's rules, but I don't have a problem with it; it's obviously a flash cart and labeled as such, so anyone that bids it high for the preloaded ROMs deserves a swift kick to the pills.
Linky (http://cgi.ebay.com/Might-and-Magic-III-Isles-Terra-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/220803721638?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3368ed69a6) - $7.50 for a fucking copy of Might & Magic III's map/list. Report it now, for all the good it'll do.
Meth DOES cause a forest-fire of brain-damage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-/220803511553?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3368ea3501
Quote from: blueraven on 06/23/2011, 12:13 PMMeth DOES cause a forest-fire of brain-damage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-/220803511553?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3368ea3501
Still hasn't sold huh? :roll:
Quote from: guest on 06/23/2011, 12:07 PMLinky (http://cgi.ebay.com/Might-and-Magic-III-Isles-Terra-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/220803721638?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3368ed69a6) - $7.50 for a fucking copy of Might & Magic III's map/list. Report it now, for all the good it'll do.
Reported.
I had to read that one closely since it's hard to tell that they're copies from the blurry pics.
Quote from: blueraven on 06/23/2011, 12:13 PMMeth DOES cause a forest-fire of brain-damage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-/220803511553?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3368ea3501
Maybe there's some actual gold in the box?
There better be a brick in there for that price.
Quote from: csgx1 on 06/23/2011, 01:57 PMQuote from: guest on 06/23/2011, 12:07 PMLinky (http://cgi.ebay.com/Might-and-Magic-III-Isles-Terra-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/220803721638?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3368ed69a6) - $7.50 for a fucking copy of Might & Magic III's map/list. Report it now, for all the good it'll do.
Reported.
I had to read that one closely since it's hard to tell that they're copies from the blurry pics.
Looks like it has been removed.
I was thinking of emailing the seller and stating that I was interested, however the corner damage is significant and I would expect a serious discount. It has at least 2 "round corners" and I do not know how it could be rated as a 95. But then I thought about it, and I think I should stay away completely.
Anyone ever gotten anything rated? I just went to their site, pretty dumb if you ask me...
hmmmm buy a nice used car or motorcycle or a system you can't even play???? :-k
for that price I could have a small army of LTs :D
I found a "Super Graphix" in the video game section for only $9.99!! Actually it's a "super graphix jr." Heeheheee :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Commodore-Super-Graphix-Jr-Xetec-/200527868919?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2eb06473f7
What exactly are you buying there? Towering Inferno, A Commodore Super Graphics Jr, or a printer cartridge?
Or is the Super Graphics Jr. a 2600 game?
I'm confused, more so than normal.
Quote from: elabit on 06/23/2011, 08:15 PMhmmmm buy a nice used car or motorcycle or a system you can't even play???? :-k
for that price I could have a small army of LTs :D
To think I find loose AV Famicoms overpriced. XD.
$300 Bonk 3 huey (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Hucard-TurboGrafx16-Duo-rare-/160607482799?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2564f3b3af) with sleeve only. Add the $300 manual and a shitty custom case and you'll be the envy of the asylum.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 06/24/2011, 03:34 PM$300 Bonk 3 huey (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Hucard-TurboGrafx16-Duo-rare-/160607482799?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2564f3b3af) with sleeve only. Add the $300 manual and a shitty custom case and you'll be the envy of the asylum.
"This is very rare game so is not all times listed on eBay " .........ya nicely put ya dick!!!
Haha how about a sealed brand new Ys III with a sticker of $29.99 but selling for $250? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180683986765 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180683986765)
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Don't forget it's also %50 off. :lol:
so the actual price should be $14.98
I got my sealed copy of Ys III in an eBay auction for $19.99, but paid $30 - $35 for an opened complete copy. :P
Haha funny how that worked out. I got mine new from GameDude back in 92 for $25. :dance: It was good be a TG-16 owner back in the day. So much easier on the wallet.
Quote from: geise on 06/24/2011, 07:47 PMHaha how about a sealed brand new Ys III with a sticker of $29.99 but selling for $250? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180683986765 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180683986765)
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Don't forget it's also %50 off. :lol:
First line in his auction states that the game was "The Game was Used only one Time And put beck Inside!"... and lists the item as in "very" good condition.. not new... not sure where the sealed copy comes from... maybe just thinking it was still sealed due to the overinflated price for it?
Anyway, even if it was sealed it wouldn't be worth that damn much let alone trying to get that much for a used copy... heck Ys Book 1&2 sealed is only $99... http://cgi.ebay.com/Ys-Book-II-Turbo-Grafx-CD-1990-Brand-New-Sealed-/220786709569?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3367e9d441
Initially I thought someone priced a Turbo Grafx Super CD system card at a reasonable price of $60....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-CD-Super-System-Card-3-0-Case-/130539141756
Nope, it's a case only.
That asshat KevinCal just posted a bunch of TG-16 games. I don't even know where to start.
http://stores.ebay.com/Vintage-Video-Games-Galore-And-More/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-/_i.html?_fsub=2339116010&_sid=70396150&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
Chris
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/L-K-PC-ENGINE-LT-CONSOLE-VERY-VERY-RARE-/250400946058?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a4d0f378a
peep this mad looking device!
Quote from: Sleepy Gnome on 06/29/2011, 06:03 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/L-K-PC-ENGINE-LT-CONSOLE-VERY-VERY-RARE-/250400946058?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a4d0f378a
peep this mad looking device!
Wow, that's spendy; though still a rip off, I'd much rather have a boxed one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Console-Nec-Pc-Engine-LT-Jap-NO-DEAD-PIXEL-/270770325712?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles&hash=item3f0b2b48d0) and save $300.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 06/29/2011, 06:01 PMThat asshat KevinCal just posted a bunch of TG-16 games. I don't even know where to start.
http://stores.ebay.com/Vintage-Video-Games-Galore-And-More/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-/_i.html?_fsub=2339116010&_sid=70396150&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
Chris
kevinincal is a pain, every board he is on he bumps his thread like twice a day to plug his game gavel sales. Even on slow boards where he is only like 1 or 2 down. I hate that! give other people a chance to trade
He made a brief appearance here before being escorted out, but not before he had the chance to stroll down the Hall of Shame.
This keeps popping up, and I want it, but he needs to drop a zero.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445)
Quote from: alexsduo on 06/30/2011, 12:38 PMThis keeps popping up, and I want it, but he needs to drop a zero.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445)
Seriously doubt he ever sells it like that. Breaking it down, he would surely sell most of it.
Quote from: alexsduo on 06/30/2011, 12:38 PMThis keeps popping up, and I want it, but he needs to drop a zero.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445)
That sure is some colleaction. I'd not buy it at that price even if I won 10,000,000 on the lottery.
Quote from: bernielindell on 06/30/2011, 03:49 PMQuote from: alexsduo on 06/30/2011, 12:38 PMThis keeps popping up, and I want it, but he needs to drop a zero.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160610802716&clk_rvr_id=244892844445)
Seriously doubt he ever sells it like that. Breaking it down, he would surely sell most of it.
Yeah, that's a ridiculous amount to ask and the seller doesn't even provide decent pics of the the items.
If he was really trying to peddle his goods, he'd comprehensively list what's available and post some pics. But nope, it's just bullshit bragging from some twat living in mommy's basement (the use of comic sans proves it).
I've seen that auction sooooooooooo many times, the guy must have mental problems if he's expecting a sale :shock:
This seller initially tries to sell Bonk 3 loose for $300 starting bid, open auction.
Now re-listed with a buy now for $600. This seller somehow feels that it's worth double after not selling for $300.:-s.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-III-Hucard-TurboGrafx16-Duo-very-Rare-/180689565682?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a11eff7f2
"Very rare!"
So rare there's only one copy up for sale per week!
Quote from: csgx1 on 06/30/2011, 06:47 PMThis seller initially tries to sell Bonk 3 loose for $300 starting bid, open auction.
Now re-listed with a buy now for $600. This seller somehow feels that it's worth double after not selling for $300.:-s.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-III-Hucard-TurboGrafx16-Duo-very-Rare-/180689565682?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a11eff7f2
I just saw this in my email. It gave me a lolgasm.
I'm preparing my insults now for when we find out what stupid fuck buys it. This time I'm not even going to mention my complete PCE copy that I got for $35 because...that shit is getting really boring, as I'm sure you all agree.
Someone will buy it, btw. There is no ceiling on TG-16 now, that is my opinion. You can just put any old thing on eBay for whatever price and some stupid shit will buy it. If its going for 4x as much as everyone else's copy, everyone else will just raise their price to match his, and the "hard core TG-16 fan" who has only owned the system for 6 months will think that the game always goes for that much (because it has, in the six months that's he's been collecting) and buy it.
My hope is that this crap won't ever leak into the PCE seen. I assume it basically can't since there are so many times more copies of PCE games, and so many games in the first place, and not that many people willing to pay $160 for Bomberman 3, etc, but...I don't know. I never thought we would see the day when people would even bother to pay the insertion fee for a $600 copy of Bonk 3, let alone the asking price. And in a way its already happened, at least a little bit. If not for the US Magical Chase being so hella hyped, there is no way the JP version would be worth more than $40.
News Item: Neo Geo AES fans are no longer the most insane game collectors!
Seriously, while it still insane to pay $1000 for a specific region of a soccer game that you'll never play, that's still only about 5 times the original, very high, retail price, which isn't bad for something SNK only made a dozen copies of. There were thousands of copies of Bonk 3 made, and they were only $50.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 07/01/2011, 01:02 PMI just saw this in my email. It gave me a lolgasm.
For another 300.00ish dollars there's a seller selling JUST the manual.
Anyway, it's going to sit up there for a long long time unsold at 600.00
Wow, for just the card?? almost getting as crazy as the Neo scene :lol:
It's funny how people, both buyers and sellers, confuse the HuCard and CD versions of Bonk 3, but you don't see the PC Engine version of Dynastic Hero selling for much.
Quote from: IDCHAPPY on 07/01/2011, 04:05 PMWow, for just the card?? almost getting as crazy as the Neo scene :lol:
I'm not sure there are any Neo games that sell for 12 times original MSRP loose. That would be, for a late period game, something like $4000. For one, loose games for AES are almost unheard of. Secondly, if there were something like this it would probably something they made literally 15 copies of. There have to be at
least 2000 copies of Bomberman '93 US, probably triple that.
Also, it would be a friggn NEO GEO game which is always worth getting stupid about.
I was just thinking about it... it seems like the Laseractive stuff I buy is quite pricey, but in reality the hardware and software were rediculously expensive when new. $1000 for the unit, $400 - $600 for a pac, and $125 a game typically.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 07/01/2011, 03:28 PMI never thought we would see the day when people would even bother to pay the insertion fee for a $600 copy of Bonk 3, let alone the asking price.
I haven't sold anything on Ebay in awhile but I heard that Ebay recently changed the fees and now offers free/no insertion fees to list.
Hence all the high priced buy now auctions that have been popping up and being constantly re-listed. Basically giving gougers a reason to spam their high priced crap.
Ah, that's terrible.
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/01/2011, 08:40 PMI haven't sold anything on Ebay in awhile but I heard that Ebay recently changed the fees and now offers free/no insertion fees to list.
Hence all the high priced buy now auctions that have been popping up and being constantly re-listed. Basically giving gougers a reason to spam their high priced crap.
That stuff was going on for a while. About a year ago I was looking for a US copy of Cotton, the only one with manual to show up on ebay during that duration was a copy priced at 175.00 as a BIN. It sat there for at least 6 months. No one bought it and eventually the seller quit listing it.
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/01/2011, 08:40 PMQuote from: SignOfZeta on 07/01/2011, 03:28 PMI never thought we would see the day when people would even bother to pay the insertion fee for a $600 copy of Bonk 3, let alone the asking price.
I haven't sold anything on Ebay in awhile but I heard that Ebay recently changed the fees and now offers free/no insertion fees to list.
Hence all the high priced buy now auctions that have been popping up and being constantly re-listed. Basically giving gougers a reason to spam their high priced crap.
Yes if you thought things were bad, they will get a lot worse. Now that ebay doesn't charge any amount to do simple listings of items, theses crazy sellers have NOTHING to lose by listing at an even more outrageous price.
I hope ebay changes that policy back sometime to keep prices lower.
In keeping with ebay's push towards more buy it now type listings rather than auctions, the low / zero insertion fees fits perfect. High insertion fees encourage low starting prices / auctions. High starting prices are typically buy it nows / best offers.
Unfortunately, it seems that Buy It Nows have killed what made ebay awesome originally... auctions.
Maybe over time this will hurt eBay enough that they'll change things. I agree with Blue, auctions were what made eBay a great place to look for deals. People can list stuff at pie-in-the-sky prices all they want, but they aren't going to sell. I really wish that someone would step up and offer eBay come competition.
And I agree with Zeta. I paid like $30 for my CIB PCE Bonk 3. Why anyone would pay $600 for a loose version just because the label art looks different is beyond me. The PCE version has better art, anyway.
Chris
iu think i got my loose copy with a TG16 system complete and 9 other games on ebay for about $100
Yeah I was going to say I dont exactly know what I paid for my US Bonk 3 huey with manual It was in a lot I bought for $200 with a sealed OotG, Boxed Neutopia 2, JIC Air Zonk, JIC Neutopia, JIC Military Madness and something else.... so..... :P
Well that was definitely a nice deal. I would like to build up my collection more by buying games in bulk, but I don't really see lots for sale outside of fleabay. A sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Chris
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 08:12 PMA sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Thus proving the rediculous nature of MC's price.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 07/02/2011, 08:30 PMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 08:12 PMA sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Thus proving the rediculous nature of MC's price.
Not only are both solid games, OotG doesn't have a cheaper PCE version.
Quote from: guest on 07/02/2011, 09:42 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 07/02/2011, 08:30 PMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 08:12 PMA sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Thus proving the rediculous nature of MC's price.
Not only are both solid games, OotG doesn't have a cheaper PCE version.
I love OotG awesome, awesome game.
I also wondered the same thing about Beyond Shadowgate. As far as I know the US version is the only version that came out yet its typically worth much less than Dynastic Hero which you can get a JP version used for 20 bucks. I'd also say Beyond Shadowgate is just as rare or even more so than DH.
Quote from: Dyna138 on 07/02/2011, 11:23 PMQuote from: guest on 07/02/2011, 09:42 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 07/02/2011, 08:30 PMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 08:12 PMA sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Thus proving the rediculous nature of MC's price.
Not only are both solid games, OotG doesn't have a cheaper PCE version.
I love OotG awesome, awesome game.
I also wondered the same thing about Beyond Shadowgate. As far as I know the US version is the only version that came out yet its typically worth much less than Dynastic Hero which you can get a JP version used for 20 bucks. I'd also say Beyond Shadowgate is just as rare or even more so than DH.
Yeah, I hardly ever see Beyond Shodowgate anywhere ever. MC on the other hand...
Quote from: Dyna138 on 07/02/2011, 11:23 PMQuote from: guest on 07/02/2011, 09:42 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 07/02/2011, 08:30 PMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 08:12 PMA sealed OotG is pretty cool. Funny how that's just as hard to find as a sealed MC, and yet it's worth so much less.
Thus proving the rediculous nature of MC's price.
Not only are both solid games, OotG doesn't have a cheaper PCE version.
I love OotG awesome, awesome game.
I also wondered the same thing about Beyond Shadowgate. As far as I know the US version is the only version that came out yet its typically worth much less than Dynastic Hero which you can get a JP version used for 20 bucks. I'd also say Beyond Shadowgate is just as rare or even more so than DH.
You can also get Dynastic Hero for $5 or $6 on the Wii Virtual Console.
I think that a lot of people thought that the Virtual Console was going o drive down the cost of old games, but it seems to have had no effect whatsoever.
Chris
OK, no offense to anyone, but the comparison commonly tossed around here about MC being as common as OotG is total nonsense and I've heard a half dozen people repeat it.
OofG came out a lot earlier, around the same time as Air Zonk. They were both part of the "new software lineup" advertised through Turbo Zone (NOT TZD) and Totally Turbo in 1992. They're both copyrighted 1992. The Turbo was still a semi-viable system that year - there were no clearance sales, and Toy's R Us had not yet begun trimming down their selection.
By 1993, Turbo games were much harder to find, making it safe to say that games like MC had nowhere near the distribution of earlier releases even if just as many were pressed.
Let's look at the slate of Turbochips scheduled in the 1993 Club Duo Catalog:
Jan - Darkwing Duck (makes sense, the copyright on the actual Turbochip is 1992)
Feb - Hero Tonma, World Sports Comp
March - Bomberman '93
July - Magical Chase
August - Bonk 3 (makes sense because this is the only game released with the updated box design)
Oct - Battle Load Runner (oops, what do you know, never released)
The accuracy of this list is supported by the Bonk 3 box design, the copyrights on the games, and the fact that BLR wasn't released. So, I'm going to argue that MC was the second-to-last Turbochip ever released and is therefore pretty frickin' rare.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 07/02/2011, 12:18 PMAnd I agree with Zeta. I paid like $30 for my CIB PCE Bonk 3. Why anyone would pay $600 for a loose version just because the label art looks different is beyond me. The PCE version has better art, anyway.
Chris
and it's the even better game as well.
Quote from: guest on 07/03/2011, 02:07 AMOK, no offense to anyone, but the comparison commonly tossed around here about MC being as common as OotG is total nonsense and I've heard a half dozen people repeat it.
OofG came out a lot earlier, around the same time as Air Zonk. They were both part of the "new software lineup" advertised through Turbo Zone (NOT TZD) and Totally Turbo in 1992. They're both copyrighted 1992. The Turbo was still a semi-viable system that year - there were no clearance sales, and Toy's R Us had not yet begun trimming down their selection.
By 1993, Turbo games were much harder to find, making it safe to say that games like MC had nowhere near the distribution of earlier releases even if just as many were pressed.
Let's look at the slate of Turbochips scheduled in the 1993 Club Duo Catalog:
Jan - Darkwing Duck (makes sense, the copyright on the actual Turbochip is 1992)
Feb - Hero Tonma, World Sports Comp
March - Bomberman '93
July - Magical Chase
August - Bonk 3 (makes sense because this is the only game released with the updated box design)
Oct - Battle Load Runner (oops, what do you know, never released)
The accuracy of this list is supported by the Bonk 3 box design, the copyrights on the games, and the fact that BLR wasn't released. So, I'm going to argue that MC was the second-to-last Turbochip ever released and is therefore pretty frickin' rare.
If you had some release numbers from a respected source then your argument would be a lot more viable. Just because MC was released late in the TG's life cycle (and yes, may have been the second to last game) doesn't automatically make it more rare than OotG. Just because OotG came out at the same time as Air Zonk, that doesn't mean that they had similar release numbers. In fact, they may have released a smaller number of copies of OotG because they assumed that it would not sell as well as something like Air Zonk. Companies do try and tailor their release numbers so that they don't end up with lots of unsold stock.
I'm not saying that you are wrong (or right), but the frequency with which OotG shows up on the market speaks to it's rarity. It does show up for sale more often than MC (in my opinion), but that's probably got something to do with the fact that fewer people want the game. Unless someone is going for a complete collection or actually intends to play the game (which has less mass appeal and name recognition than marquee titles like Bonk, Zonk, BL, etc), they are probably going to throw it up for sale if they come into possession of it.
OotG may have been more widely distributed than MC due to the fact that the TG was still present in stores at the time of it's release, but that doesn't mean that more copies of it were produced. That's all I'm saying. At the end of the day, we don't (that I know of) have production numbers to look at.
Chris
Yes there is a big difference between "auction" and "buy it now". I personally think they should NOT be subject to the same Insert Fees.
But what do you guys think of the ebay option of "make offer" ????
IMO,...as I buyer, i have had great success with this option!
....and you? :-k
Offers can work but most of the ebay gouge jobs wont accept an offer that's much less than their BIN price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-grafx-16-console-booster-5Mint-games-Guaranteed-/230642440998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b35c5b26#ht_1021wt_881
Quote from: Keith Courage on 07/03/2011, 12:06 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-grafx-16-console-booster-5Mint-games-Guaranteed-/230642440998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b35c5b26#ht_1021wt_881
Ok I can understand someone in Europe or U.S. wanting a PC-engine, but why on earth would anyone in japan want a U.S. turbografx-16? (that is where the item is located. why did it wind up there?)
Quote from: GameFreak on 07/03/2011, 12:31 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 07/03/2011, 12:06 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-grafx-16-console-booster-5Mint-games-Guaranteed-/230642440998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b35c5b26#ht_1021wt_881
Ok I can understand someone in Europe or U.S. wanting a PC-engine, but why on earth would anyone in japan want a U.S. turbografx-16? (that is where the item is located. why did it wind up there?)
lol he's sending the shit back!
Quote from: Keith Courage on 07/03/2011, 12:06 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-grafx-16-console-booster-5Mint-games-Guaranteed-/230642440998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b35c5b26#ht_1021wt_881
:-s Its in Japan? Thats kind of strange....
Quote from: GameFreak on 07/03/2011, 12:31 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 07/03/2011, 12:06 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-grafx-16-console-booster-5Mint-games-Guaranteed-/230642440998?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b35c5b26#ht_1021wt_881
Ok I can understand someone in Europe or U.S. wanting a PC-engine, but why on earth would anyone in japan want a U.S. turbografx-16? (that is where the item is located. why did it wind up there?)
Maybe someone thought: "the grass is always greener on the other side". :lol:
Quote from: GameFreak on 07/03/2011, 12:31 PMOk I can understand someone in Europe or U.S. wanting a PC-engine, but why on earth would anyone in japan want a U.S. turbografx-16? (that is where the item is located. why did it wind up there?)
The only "reasonable" scenario I can imagine is if you were really into vintage hardware and just wanted to own every variant... there certainly seems to be lots of folks like that in the Commodore/Amiga scene. But in that case why part with it later? Probably csgx1's "grass is greener" is more likely.
That's something I haven't seen yet!
The guy could be an expat kinda like Tokei had his tg16 with him when he living in Japan.
Quote from: guest on 07/03/2011, 02:07 AMOK, no offense to anyone, but the comparison commonly tossed around here about MC being as common as OotG is total nonsense and I've heard a half dozen people repeat it.
OofG came out a lot earlier, around the same time as Air Zonk. They were both part of the "new software lineup" advertised through Turbo Zone (NOT TZD) and Totally Turbo in 1992. They're both copyrighted 1992. The Turbo was still a semi-viable system that year - there were no clearance sales, and Toy's R Us had not yet begun trimming down their selection.
By 1993, Turbo games were much harder to find, making it safe to say that games like MC had nowhere near the distribution of earlier releases even if just as many were pressed.
Let's look at the slate of Turbochips scheduled in the 1993 Club Duo Catalog:
Jan - Darkwing Duck (makes sense, the copyright on the actual Turbochip is 1992)
Feb - Hero Tonma, World Sports Comp
March - Bomberman '93
July - Magical Chase
August - Bonk 3 (makes sense because this is the only game released with the updated box design)
Oct - Battle Load Runner (oops, what do you know, never released)
The accuracy of this list is supported by the Bonk 3 box design, the copyrights on the games, and the fact that BLR wasn't released. So, I'm going to argue that MC was the second-to-last Turbochip ever released and is therefore pretty frickin' rare.
The whole thing was started by a guy who used to work for Hudson, that stated Order of the Griffon and Magical Chase had the same release run. It was something like 3,000 copies, I don't remember exactly. That's solid enough "evidence" for me, and it seems to fit based on the number of copies of each I see on a regular basis.
Distribution may have mattered a lot back in 1993, but it doesn't mean jack shit in 2011. The games are all out there now, in circulation. Unless you're implying there are cases of unsold copies of Magical Chase laying around somewhere, which I highly doubt. Any unsold copies of the game would have ultimately made their way back to TTi, which, as we all know, turned into Turbo Zone Direct. You might have had an argument four years ago, when TZD (the REAL TZD) was still around, that perhaps Steve was sitting on a case or two of sealed MCs to be used as leverage when it came time to sell the business. Well, the sale actually happened as we all know, and there was no secret stash of unopened Magical Chases. Hell, I'm not sure he held on to even a single copy. We know they had one single sealed Dynastic Hero, and some other odds and ends that never made it to the official sale page but nothing in any quantity that would have any effect on a game's actual rarity.
Your argument actually makes little sense to me. The timeframe in which a game was released doesn't dictate a game's rarity; the number of copies pressed and released does.
Quote from: nat on 07/05/2011, 02:06 AMUnless you're implying there are cases of unsold copies of Magical Chase laying around somewhere, which I highly doubt.
Excepting the full palette sitting in my garage, right? I call it my 'retirement fund'.
Quote from: nat on 07/05/2011, 02:06 AMHell, I'm not sure he held on to even a single copy.
Didn't Mr. Nanto get the last one for providing TZD with sexy pictures right before they sold out?
Thanks for the comment about the Hudson guy, I had forgotten the source for that. While OotG and MC are both "sleepers" that probably had low print runs, it still seems odd that the penultimate Turbochip released during 1993 - the year of bargain bins and cancelled games - would have a run the size of a game released during the launch of the Turbo Duo, Air Zonk, and LoT...still, I'll buy it.
I actually wrote a follow-up post to Jibbajaba the other day addressing the issue of distribution, but had to run out the door before finishing it. Here's an updated version:
There are still a number of holes in the equal quantities theory. Foremost being the report of bulldozed games and TZD trying to buy as many as they could to save: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5384.msg93705#msg93705
Whether or not this source has any authority, it stands to reason that a bankrupt company's inventory had to be liquidated, debts paid, and the remainder disposed; a smooth transfer of TTI handing their entire stock over to TZD is very unlikely. The liquidation/bulldoze story is also supported by the fact that Smartworks apparently took over hardware sales due to some kind of settlement (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142037&page=5) and I've read that Telegames added a lot to their stock of Turbo goods at this point (can't find the source right now).
When TZD and Telegames were choosing what to save from the landfill, they no doubt erred on the side of games like Bonk 3 and Soldier Blade and overlooked games without any U.S. name recognition like MC.
This would explain why TZD sold out of MC - a no-name game that was never advertised - almost instantly. This would explain Steve's comment to Aaron about how there are probably only five sealed copies in existence (mentioned in Aaron's original MC/Bonk3 pictures post, now deleted). This would explain why Aaron's copy from TZD (sold on ebay a few years ago) is the only sealed one anyone has ever seen.
The issue of distribution is relevant because OotG had an extra one-to-two years to sit in Toys R Us before the day of reckoning came. Off the top of my head, I know Blue has a sealed copy, I have one, I saw a third in Stillwater in 2006, and a couple others on ebay over the years.
Quote from: guest on 07/05/2011, 02:47 PMThis would explain why Aarons copy from TZD (sold on ebay a few years ago) is the only sealed one anyone has ever seen.
I'm aware of 3 total that are still sealed.
Interesting stuff. That guy on half.com also claims to have one that is sealed for 5K, I'm sure most people are aware of that one though.
If it is true or not I have no idea.
Quote from: vestcunt on 07/05/2011, 02:47 PMThanks for the comment about the Hudson guy, I had forgotten the source for that. While OotG and MC are both "sleepers" that probably had low print runs, it still seems odd that the penultimate Turbochip released during 1993 - the year of bargain bins and cancelled games - would have a run the size of a game released during the launch of the Turbo Duo, Air Zonk, and LoT...still, I'll buy it.
I actually wrote a follow-up post to Jibbajaba the other day addressing the issue of distribution, but had to run out the door before finishing it. Here's an updated version:
There are still a number of holes in the equal quantities theory. Foremost being the report of bulldozed games and TZD trying to buy as many as they could to save: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5384.msg93705#msg93705
Whether or not this source has any authority, it stands to reason that a bankrupt company's inventory had to be liquidated, debts paid, and the remainder disposed; a smooth transfer of TTI handing their entire stock over to TZD is very unlikely. The liquidation/bulldoze story is also supported by the fact that Smartworks apparently took over hardware sales due to some kind of settlement (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142037&page=5) and I've read that Telegames added a lot to their stock of Turbo goods at this point (can't find the source right now).
When TZD and Telegames were choosing what to save from the landfill, they no doubt erred on the side of games like Bonk 3 and Soldier Blade and overlooked games without any U.S. name recognition like MC.
This would explain why TZD sold out of MC - a no-name game that was never advertised - almost instantly. This would explain Steve's comment to Aaron about how there are probably only five sealed copies in existence (mentioned in Aaron's original MC/Bonk3 pictures post, now deleted). This would explain why Aaron's copy from TZD (sold on ebay a few years ago) is the only sealed one anyone has ever seen.
The issue of distribution is relevant because OotG had an extra one-to-two years to sit in Toys R Us before the day of reckoning came. Off the top of my head, I know Blue has a sealed copy, I have one, I saw a third in Stillwater in 2006, and a couple others on ebay over the years.
That definitely seems like it's accurate. I really wish Steve from TZD checked this boards from time to time.
Whether or not there were just as many OOtGs produced as Magical Chase, clearly not as many survive to this day.
Ah yes, I'd forgotten some of the unsold stock had been destroyed. That certainly cements a foundation for your argument, however, there's no way to be certain exactly what games got destroyed and what didn't. It's certainly logical to assume TZD opted for games like Bonk 3 and Soldier Blade over MC, but we don't really know this to be the case.
All that said, I still firmly believe the perceived rarity of MC is almost entirely hype. There are copies up for sale multiple times a month.
I think it's about as rare as official Turbochips get, but not as rare as people think.
Now what I can't figure out is why TZD sold out of MC in the first year, yet Legend of Hero Tonma and World Sports Competition stuck around for so long. :-k
http://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
This is one of the 14 cards that I need for my complete HuCard Set.
Dam expensive though the last time I saw one of these up for grabs it was around the $1900 mark.
If only I had the spare cash at the moment!
Quote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Not sure what these go for the rare times they show up for sale in Japan...but this is one of the rare cases it is a truly rare game.
Quote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Quite rare indeed. That's a pretty cool looking sleeve with the Hudson logo on it.
I remember seeing one on ebay a few years back. Im sure it was in the $2000+ range. Im not sure if it sold.
Does anyone have screen shots or video of this this in gameplay???
I find it curious that he "never used it on his own". Does that mean it's untested, as-is?
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/06/2011, 03:28 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Quite rare indeed. That's a pretty cool looking sleeve with the Hudson logo on it.
Quote from: kattare on 07/06/2011, 06:03 PMI find it curious that he "never used it on his own". Does that mean it's untested, as-is?
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/06/2011, 03:28 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Quite rare indeed. That's a pretty cool looking sleeve with the Hudson logo on it.
He's probably terrified to scratch the bottom of the Hucard when inserting it into console. He was probably also scared taking it out of the sleeve for pics....hehehe :lol:
Wow... and to think, I sold mine (complete); I think for $40 7+ years ago...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-CD-Super-System-Card-3-0-USA-super-Rare-/180692794422?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2a12213c36
Quote from: tru on 07/07/2011, 05:26 PMWow... and to think, I sold mine (complete); I think for $40 7+ years ago...
Yeah, dude, WTF? Didn't you know that it's "super rare!" I'll make sure you get another copy of that memo. :wink:
Quote from: guest on 07/07/2011, 06:59 PMI'll make sure you get another copy of that memo. :wink:
Actually I did get a copy of that memo, I have it right on my desk Bill...
Is this a fair price?
Here is the ebay link and a youtube vid of the actual item.
http://youtu.be/TrSR6Z9vOZM
http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-Engine-Hu-CARD-DARIUS-Alpha-RARE-JAPANESE-Game-/170662206180?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc429ae4
Quote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Whoa!!! That's a lot of money for one game. Maybe I will offense somebody and I'm sorry, but you need to be insane to pay that kind of money for a little plastic thing. It's like magical chase, people are going nuts when that game shows up. My 2 cents!
I thought it was funny that the seller says in this description that this is the "most cheapest for this item on Ebay."
Actually when I did a search for this item, it is the MOST expensive out of all the ones I saw. hehehee...wtf?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pce-PC-Engine-Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-Japan-/110673991253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c4af1655
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160617340072&category=139971&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Not a bad collection... but he is selling cd-rs in the auction, but I like how he states they are to be considered free... anyone else think this is wrong?
Today the 1972 Gremlin is rare...............
Quote from: neoxeno on 07/08/2011, 11:15 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 07/06/2011, 02:12 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/All-Star-Power-League-Gold-HuCARD-88-PC-Engine-PCE-/130542233674?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e64ec684a
Whoa!!! That's a lot of money for one game. Maybe I will offense somebody and I'm sorry, but you need to be insane to pay that kind of money for a little plastic thing. It's like magical chase, people are going nuts when that game shows up. My 2 cents!
Well, in this case we're talking about a game that I'd guess is probably somewhere around ten times as rare as US MC, and therefore around (again, I'm guessing) 70 times as rare as the combined US/JP runs of MC. Its legitimately rare, not eBay rare.
On the other hand the actual software contained on the Darius Alpha HuCard is more or less worthless, so any price point higher than about $10 (even back in the day it was over $200) puts the game into "collectors only" territory. Nobody is ever going to play this thing.
Why is the software worthless?
Quote from: alexsduo on 07/10/2011, 11:36 PMWhy is the software worthless?
I think it's just a boss run. There aren't any actual stages.
Here is an interesting one from a usual source.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220812229828&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Quote from: hizaygizirlz on 07/11/2011, 06:10 PMHere is an interesting one from a usual source.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220812229828&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Holy Jeebus! That's nauseating even for that clown.
Quote from: guest on 07/11/2011, 06:21 PMQuote from: hizaygizirlz on 07/11/2011, 06:10 PMHere is an interesting one from a usual source.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220812229828&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123
Holy Jeebus! That's nauseating even for that clown.
He also has a Military Madness for $329 or so.
I think he did the same think w/ the Ys games list them at 1200 or so then drop them to about half that and let them sit around, but I could be wrong.
AH, this is how it all starts... A game isnt on Ebay every week, so people bid the hell out of it, and now the resellers come in and gouge the shit out of it.... Guess Bomberman '93 is another game I'm not going to own... I cant wait till Keith Courage is worth hundreds, I have some under my table to keep it balanced.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320727016554
I told you man, the price limit on these games is tied to people's credit limit or weekly paychecks. They will charge/pay anything they can.
Btw, got my $10 copy of Bomberman '93 from Hit Japan in the mail last week. I'm about half way through it now. While I still prefer '94, its pretty great! Too bad there is no US version of Bomberman '94. Can you imagine what that would go for?
Speaking of Bomberman '93, what's with this auction?....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1993-Bomberman-Q3-fro-NEC-Turbo-Express-PHOTO-/290529866854?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item43a4edf466
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/12/2011, 07:53 PMSpeaking of Bomberman '93, what's with this auction?....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1993-Bomberman-Q3-fro-NEC-Turbo-Express-PHOTO-/290529866854?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item43a4edf466
I think it's for a photo of the game.
That..... is a photo of the Bomberman '93 box.
I'm having a hard time believing that's a legitimate "press photo" (looks pretty sloppy for such an item), but what do I know.
I mean, the box isn't even centered in the photo not to mention the box IN the photo looks pretty, uh, "used." My own, personal Bomberman '93 box is in better shape than the one in that photo and I haven't gone to any special lengths to take great care of it.
Quote from: Sadler on 07/12/2011, 08:00 PMQuote from: csgx1 on 07/12/2011, 07:53 PMSpeaking of Bomberman '93, what's with this auction?....
http://cgi.ebay.com/1993-Bomberman-Q3-fro-NEC-Turbo-Express-PHOTO-/290529866854?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item43a4edf466
I think it's for a photo of the game.
That is complete BS. Why would press take a pic of a box that is SO faded and worn out. Wouldn't it be a brand new shiny box if pic was taken in 1993. Total BS!! Even if it was a legit 1993 pic of a brand new shiny box.....it's still a disgrace. [-( [-X ](*,) :twisted:
The photo does look old. Why anyone would want it though is beyond me.
Chris
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 07/12/2011, 09:03 PMThe photo does look old. Why anyone would want it though is beyond me.
Chris
I'm not sure if you guys are joking or not, but this is clearly a scam. The idea is that people look and see that Bomberman '93 has been going for over $100. The hope is that when a potential buyer sees this auction, they miss the part about it being a photo, and think they are bidding on the real game. You see this kind of thing when new systems are released as well. I seem to recall PS3 boxes listed for $600 when PS3's were new.
EDIT: removed butt hurt.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 07/12/2011, 09:03 PMThe photo does look old. Why anyone would want it though is beyond me.
Chris
I have some photo software that makes digital pics look like they were from the early 1900's ......
seriously if you want a "photo" of bomberman box just google it and copy-paste, than print it.....
I agree with Sadler...the seller is hoping you dont notice it's a "PHOTO" when you buy it. When ebay was starting out, this was a common scam method done with cell phones and jewelery and the buyer would be surprised when they received a picture.
For just $8 I don't see the incentive to lie. It's odd definitely, but I am not entirely sure that it's a scam.
Quote from: Mathius on 07/12/2011, 11:39 PMFor just $8 I don't see the incentive to lie. It's odd definitely, but I am not entirely sure that it's a scam.
If there's a market, I'll sell photos of my games for $8/game. Digital photos available for $4/game. INSTANT DELIVERY!! :-$
Quote from: Mathius on 07/12/2011, 11:39 PMFor just $8 I don't see the incentive to lie. It's odd definitely, but I am not entirely sure that it's a scam.
Me too. At least not in the way Sadler suggests. It's a fair bet the photo isn't actually from 1993, as I'm not convinced there were ANY Bomberman '93 boxes in that poor of condition back in 1993. Surely any actual press photos would have been taken either before the game was publicly released, or immediately thereafter. It just doesn't add up, the box wouldn't have had the time to deteriorate that much.
However, the listing goes on for a full paragraph about how the seller specializes in 20 year old press photos. I wouldn't be surprised if the seller acquired the photo as a result of someone else scamming him and is completely unaware of the situation. On the other hand, it's possible the seller fabricated the photo himself to cash in on the recent upsurge in the Turbo market.
The legitimacy of the photo is a major question mark, but it's clear to me the auction is not meant to deceive a buyer into thinking they're actually buying a copy of the game.
Quote from: nat on 07/13/2011, 12:05 AMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2011, 11:39 PMFor just $8 I don't see the incentive to lie. It's odd definitely, but I am not entirely sure that it's a scam.
Me too. At least not in the way Sadler suggests. It's a fair bet the photo isn't actually from 1993, as I'm not convinced there were ANY Bomberman '93 boxes in that poor of condition back in 1993. Surely any actual press photos would have been taken either before the game was publicly released, or immediately thereafter. It just doesn't add up, the box wouldn't have had the time to deteriorate that much.
However, the listing goes on for a full paragraph about how the seller specializes in 20 year old press photos. I wouldn't be surprised if the seller acquired the photo as a result of someone else scamming him and is completely unaware of the situation. On the other hand, it's possible the seller fabricated the photo himself to cash in on the recent upsurge in the Turbo market.
The legitimacy of the photo is a major question mark, but it's clear to me the auction is not meant to deceive a buyer into thinking they're actually buying a copy of the game.
You might be right, $8 is awfully cheap for a scam. Regardless, I can't see any other reason to list this.
I don't think the seller of the photo is trying to scam anyone to think that they're buying a game either. From the auction title, it seems that the seller doesn't even know exactly what it is...."1993 Bomberman 'Q3 fro the NEC Turbo Express".
Bomberman 'Q3? Probably not a Turbo fan and must have misread the box.
I would think if someone was doing a scam, they would have used a photo that shows more, like including the Hucard, case, manual. Also, they would have more misleading photos/games for sale like other high priced games like Magical Chase, Soldier Blade, etc.
In any case, I can't imagine someone buying this and hanging it on their wall to admire. :-s
Quote from: Sadler on 07/13/2011, 12:25 AMYou might be right, $8 is awfully cheap for a scam. Regardless, I can't see any other reason to list this.
Look at the seller's other listings. His entire store specializes in press photos from just about any category you can think of. Like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if the seller doesn't even know the photo might not be legit. It's just what he does.
$350 for a US Super System Card. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-System-Card-3-0-Turbo-Grafx-CD-/130555375242?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e65b4ee8a) Should I add SuperCD capabilities to a TG-CD or buy a Duo-R for half the price? Hmm.... decisions, decisions. :roll:
Bonk 3 manual for $300. Wow.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Quote from: guest on 08/01/2011, 03:37 PMBonk 3 manual for $300. Wow.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
That's been there for a while.
not really gouging (although I must confess I am not actually familiar with that word) because this started at £0.99 but I can't believe the price this went for on UK ebay. My max bit was £5.50. Damn.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200633220800&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:GB:1123
So, what's with this new thing where turbo duo systems cost around $400-$500 on ebay? Are people actually buying these? That price is just ridiculous especially when the caps may go out soon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Game-System-Turbografx16-Tg-16-w-box-/120765763396?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c1e334f44#ht_778wt_881
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-US-JAPAN-MINT-ORIGINAL-BOX-/110731009087?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19c8151c3f#ht_500wt_898
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-w-ALL-Hookups-9-COMPLETE-GAMES-/320744515813?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aaddce8e5#ht_909wt_1040
Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/19/2011, 10:10 AMSo, what's with this new thing where turbo duo systems cost around $400-$500 on ebay? Are people actually buying these? That price is just ridiculous especially when the caps may go out soon. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Game-System-Turbografx16-Tg-16-w-box-/120765763396?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c1e334f44#ht_778wt_881
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-US-JAPAN-MINT-ORIGINAL-BOX-/110731009087?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19c8151c3f#ht_500wt_898
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-w-ALL-Hookups-9-COMPLETE-GAMES-/320744515813?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aaddce8e5#ht_909wt_1040
Caps and functionality in general are meaningless when it comes to collectibles. Nobody is overpaying for a TurboDuo as a cost effective way to actually play Turbo/PCE games.
The I-saw-this-thing-and-am-therefore-entitled-to-make-money paradigm:
http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/howtosell/ss_sraikh4.html
Not specifically turbo-related.
Nice looking bunch of Turbobs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-SYSTEM-BOXED-100-COMPLETE-W-23-GAMES-/320744988682?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4aade4200a), but not worth anywhere near that much; the price isn't the good part though - just read the description:
Quote from: gouging dumbfuckVery rare to find a boxed TurboGrafx CD system, so rare you can't even find pictures on the web, now that's rare. Most peoples don't even no they came boxed.
Pics are easily found on the web and even in other auctions, and how else would they've been sold if not boxed? Ziploc baggies?
Quote from: gouging dumbfuckAir Zonk has bar code cut out due to age.
Ummm, are you sure it wasn't due to scissors?
quote from gamefreak
QuoteNectarsis-
...to buy the system or just play some games with him? Laughing
Actually 450 isn't too bad but I wouldnt touch it at that price myself. I've seen the boxed versions go for 350- 500+ easily.
What does he mean when he says in description ... "most people don't even know they came boxed".
WTF? How else would you sell them? In a plastic bag from the factory? that makes NO sense. hahahaa
quote from DirkFunk
QuoteI thought they came in big plastic bubbles? Man.
quote from alexsduo
QuoteI thought NEC hand delivered them to your doorstep, and setup was included in the price...
"It never came boxed".....hahahahaaa, wtf?
What exactly is he selling? The main blurb talks about an express, but all the pictures (and the quoted stuff) is about a turbo-cd. Is this false advertising?
Oops Game Freak, I forgot about that one (early onset Alzheimers?). Oh well - two laughs for the price of one.
Yeah that "was never boxed" phrase is extremely weird.
I think the guy listing that ebay item is the one with alzheimers. He forgot it had a box when sold in the store.
I'm sure the 20 years of keeping the game specifically ate through the bar code... What is more likely you sent the UPC to get some kind of free game or something.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chou-Eiyuu-Densetsu-Dynastic-Hero-PC-Engine-SCD-New-/220847569053?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2594642044765313143
He's gouging for the wrong region :P
I have a sealed copy of that game. Maybe I should see if he wants to buy it for $300. That would be $100 of pure profit for him.
Chris
Quote from: Senshi on 09/06/2011, 03:05 PMHe's gouging for the wrong region :P
hahahaha... what a dick
Wow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Magical-Chase-Hu-Card-Manual-RARE-/290606872231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a984f6a7
The nintendo sign seems out of place :-k
Quote from: chany60126 on 09/07/2011, 09:35 AMWow: $1500 US Magical Chase (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Magical-Chase-Hu-Card-Manual-RARE-/290606872231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a984f6a7)
It's $99.95 for
Magical Chase huey and manual and $1400 for the ultra rare, minty
Power League IV case. Totally worth it.
$1500...Jesus...
I'm never going to complete my collection, am I?
damn and it's not even CIB......
Ok, now this is getting out of hand. Someone reach out and slap these idiots!
Quote from: guest on 09/07/2011, 09:54 AMQuote from: chany60126 on 09/07/2011, 09:35 AMWow: $1500 US Magical Chase (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-TG16-Magical-Chase-Hu-Card-Manual-RARE-/290606872231?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a984f6a7)
It's $99.95 for Magical Chase huey and manual and $1400 for the ultra rare, minty Power League IV case. Totally worth it.
LOL :-) :-)
I also agree with RR1980 "not even CIB......"
I saw that Magical Chase for $1500 and thought it wouldn't sell, but sure enough it did. Seems like people throw all rational thought out the window when it comes to this game. I hope all the kids with trust funds complete their TG collection and move on to something else so I can find a card only for a decent price one day.
Quote from: Dyna138 on 09/07/2011, 10:21 PMSeems like people throw all rational thought out the window when it comes to this game.
That is exactly why we can expect to see the price for this game to continue to inflate. Unless I chance on a copy at a pawn shop or flea market, I don't plan to ever add it to my collection. The price of the PC Engine version is even going up I've already noticed.
Quote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
Quote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
$1500, good deal?? [-( That price is insane, even by ebay standards.
Quote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal
HA HA
That is all.
Quote from: nat on 09/08/2011, 09:21 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal
HA HA
That is all.
LOL dont get me wrong now, I aint saying i would spend that much for a dam game. Just saying what i seen them go for the past few years. and the way its going that price is sure to climb. Only because we are true collectors and and wouldnt get rid of our collections unless drastic measures made us. The average video game consumer wants to make money off people trying to collect a complete set.
But i will say this, I wish i had his cash to buy games for that price lol.
I ain't buying any one game for that amount of money. Even if I could afford it. That's a lot of money to pay just to pull it out once in a while to oogle at it.
Quote from: chany60126 on 09/08/2011, 09:10 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
$1500, good deal?? [-( That price is insane, even by ebay standards.
Although $2600 for a sealed copy is ridiculous, the proportionate value of that worn and incomplete copy for $1500 buy-it-now would be $400 tops. The bulk of the collectible value of casesless turbochips like that is the box and insert and such, particularly their condition.
Too many wanna be collectors are oblivious to the concept of premium prices for premium items. Instead they're taking the highest selling price for a mint completely complete item that is common as incomplete, but rare as fully complete... And price their ratty inconplete copy at 75% of that already inflated price.
Which would be bad enough, but other ignorant sellers, who base the values of rarez they know nothing about on a five minute internet search, will go and base a proportionate value of their more complete item on those compromised incomplete asking (and rare selling) prices.
After a few cycles we wind up with games like Magical Chase spiralling out of control.
Why couldn't they just stick to SNES VGA rated crap and leave the Turbo alone like they did when it really was on the store shelves?
Quote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
wow looks like someone spends to much time on ebay :P
Looking only towards ebay for market values ends with a rude awakening on forums like these. Not trying to be a dick, but ebay can be a fools market, with crazy BIN and overbidding all the time how can it be taken serious?
Quote from: guest on 09/10/2011, 06:09 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
wow looks like someone spends to much time on ebay :P
Looking only towards ebay for market values ends with a rude awakening on forums like these. Not trying to be a dick, but ebay can be a fools market, with crazy BIN and overbidding all the time how can it be taken serious?
O I agree eBays a joke when it comes to morons looking to make a quick buck off the newbie Turbo collectors. Kinda makes me wanna sell off my collection and go on a nice vacation for a few weeks the way people want games. But I've also snagged some sweet deals on eBay 1 being Super Adventure Island for $23 bucks. Generic case but manuel and Hu-card.
Quote from: SMF on 09/11/2011, 03:41 AMQuote from: guest on 09/10/2011, 06:09 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/08/2011, 08:55 PMQuote from: RR1980 on 09/07/2011, 11:18 AMdamn and it's not even CIB......
I seen a sealed Magical Chase go for over $2000 ($2600 i think) The way this game sells hate to say it but its a good deal if you have the cash to throw around. 1 recently sold for $1900 with book and game. Surprised he didnt do auction style on this tho. He could have gotten close to $1800.
wow looks like someone spends to much time on ebay :P
Looking only towards ebay for market values ends with a rude awakening on forums like these. Not trying to be a dick, but ebay can be a fools market, with crazy BIN and overbidding all the time how can it be taken serious?
O I agree eBays a joke when it comes to morons looking to make a quick buck off the newbie Turbo collectors. Kinda makes me wanna sell off my collection and go on a nice vacation for a few weeks the way people want games. But I've also snagged some sweet deals on eBay 1 being Super Adventure Island for $23 bucks. Generic case but manuel and Hu-card.
If you're talking about the TurboGrafx-16 version of
New Adventure Island, that's not bad for current eBay. :wink:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/born-invincible/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984
There is this seller selling off his collection over the next few weekends. Not directly gouging but he seems to have the magical powers to conjure up some pretty high bids.
Golden Axe for $10? Bonanza Bros for $36? Galaxy Deka Galvan for $36? heck, he even got a $5 bid for Pastel Lime!!
I had Galaxy Deka - it was such crap and uninteresting though peculiar title indeed. I couldn't beg someone to buy it for $10 last year and I think i ended up bundling it with 30 other games and sold it with a system set.
Kudos to this guy !
btw, is Bonanze Bros rare at all? I have it too (no spine), and the game is AWESOME - 2 player fun, but wasn't sure it's actually rare/hard to find??
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/12/2011, 11:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/born-invincible/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984
There is this seller selling off his collection over the next few weekends. Not directly gouging but he seems to have the magical powers to conjure up some pretty high bids.
Golden Axe for $10? Bonanza Bros for $36? Galaxy Deka Galvan for $36? heck, he even got a $5 bid for Pastel Lime!!
I had Galaxy Deka - it was such crap and uninteresting though peculiar title indeed. I couldn't beg someone to buy it for $10 last year and I think i ended up bundling it with 30 other games and sold it with a system set.
Kudos to this guy !
btw, is Bonanze Bros rare at all? I have it too (no spine), and the game is AWESOME - 2 player fun, but wasn't sure it's actually rare/hard to find??
Galaxy Deka is fairly uncommon, and doesn't show up often...$10 was DEF a steal for whoever nabbed it. Bonanza Bros is a bit more common, but hardly a bargain bin title. GA for $10 is hardly out of wack. $5 for Pastel Lime (mind you it's listed as NEW) is still only $5. ;)
well those are auctions so they have all went up in prices already like I was watching the chiki chiki boys within one bid it already went up over $20 and it's at $26 with 5 days remaining :-S
RR: I wanted to nab the Renny Blaster myself -- but dissappointed to see it's the one without spine...
I fear that the high prices of Turbo stuff is pulling the prices of PCE stuff up now as well.
Quote from: Senshi on 09/13/2011, 10:30 AMI fear that the high prices of Turbo stuff is pulling the prices of PCE stuff up now as well.
It's been happening for years with select titles. For the longest time Sylphia was common and sold or even didn't always sell at an asking price of $30. Then it got Magical Chased and hasn't turned around since. :/
It's only a handful of titles that have gone nuts, thankfully. Most PCE titles are as cheap or cheaper than they were ten years ago.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/13/2011, 12:07 PMIt's only a handful of titles that have gone nuts, thankfully. Most PCE titles are as cheap or cheaper than they were ten years ago.
Exactly. I was happy to spend $100+ on PCE games during the 90's that go for very little now and have no regrets. I've since been fortunate enough to buy hundreds(?) of games for a fraction of those prices. :-)
Also, it's still only a handful of Turbo games that have some crazy collectible prices and most have cheap PCE alternatives.
Bonanza is sooo much fun. Golden axe cd is horrible on the other hand... Utter junk to he point of unplayble imo
Quote from: nectarsis on 09/12/2011, 11:28 PMQuote from: JapanTokei on 09/12/2011, 11:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/born-invincible/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984
There is this seller selling off his collection over the next few weekends. Not directly gouging but he seems to have the magical powers to conjure up some pretty high bids.
Golden Axe for $10? Bonanza Bros for $36? Galaxy Deka Galvan for $36? heck, he even got a $5 bid for Pastel Lime!!
I had Galaxy Deka - it was such crap and uninteresting though peculiar title indeed. I couldn't beg someone to buy it for $10 last year and I think i ended up bundling it with 30 other games and sold it with a system set.
Kudos to this guy !
btw, is Bonanze Bros rare at all? I have it too (no spine), and the game is AWESOME - 2 player fun, but wasn't sure it's actually rare/hard to find??
Galaxy Deka is fairly uncommon, and doesn't show up often...$10 was DEF a steal for whoever nabbed it. Bonanza Bros is a bit more common, but hardly a bargain bin title. GA for $10 is hardly out of wack. $5 for Pastel Lime (mind you it's listed as NEW) is still only $5. ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
Sheesh!
Quote from: Mathius on 09/14/2011, 12:37 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
Sheesh!
Nice pile of loot, but not for that price.
Quote from: Mishran on 09/14/2011, 12:41 PMQuote from: Mathius on 09/14/2011, 12:37 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
Sheesh!Quote from: Mishran on 09/14/2011, 12:41 PMQuote from: Mathius on 09/14/2011, 12:37 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43a3b6c799
Sheesh!
Nice pile of loot, but not for that price.
Nice pile of loot, but not for that price.
Wow that's nice I must admit, But a lot of the Duo games are imports. You think he would sell it for 8grand LMAO.........
That douche has been mentioned before, but he's still fun to mock. :twisted:
Complete?!? Complete dipshit perhaps, but not even close to a complete Turbob collection.
Speaking of dipshits: $200 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-Super-System-Card-3-0-US-RELEASE-/130574910519?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e66df0437) for a Super System Card sans case and $250 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-3-0-Complete-Turbo-Grafx-CD-/320754246469?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4aae716345) for a complete Super System Card. ](*,)
yeah we have seen that ebay lot before....hmm notice how he never mentioned if any of the Duos are actually in working condition....
Oh I want this at a much cheaper price (I would not consider this item gouging,...maybe a little) I would NOT pay that much for this but it makes me droooool =P~ just looking at it. If anyone has one without the box or even the speakers for much cheaper,...LET ME KNOW! I want one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-ROM-ROM-AMP-Console-Boxed-Brand-New-JAPAN-1301-/220852783356?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336bda08fc
Thats total bs fir the romrom amp. You csn find them in jspan for 7000 yen still if lucky
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I didnt know Cotton was selling for this now adays.
Quote from: SMF on 09/18/2011, 02:17 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I didnt know Cotton was selling for this now adays.
Sad part is it jumped pretty much that high VERY shortly after it was listed.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/15/2011, 04:47 AMThats total bs fir the romrom amp. You csn find them in jspan for 7000 yen still if lucky
Well if you do see one for that amount Tokei I'd pay you a commission to pick one up :)
Quote from: nectarsis on 09/18/2011, 03:53 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/18/2011, 02:17 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I didnt know Cotton was selling for this now adays.
Sad part is it jumped pretty much that high VERY shortly after it was listed.
Thank god i picked mine up years ago when Turbo was going out at its about games.
Wonder if its gonna hit $200
http://cnj.craigslist.org/vgm/2518419217.html
sound like a deal?
Quote from: Senshi on 09/22/2011, 03:40 PMhttp://cnj.craigslist.org/vgm/2518419217.html
sound like a deal?
Considering that one douche on ebay would sell one similar for about $1500 I'd say go for it. If it was me I'd try to talk the seller down $50.
Quote from: Senshi on 09/22/2011, 03:40 PM$200 mint, boxed TG-16 (http://cnj.craigslist.org/vgm/2518419217.html)
sound like a deal?
I wouldn't pay more than $100 for that, and only then if it and the
Bonk's Adventure were truly mint/complete.
OMG, its come to the point that anything TG 16 people are gonna try to jack up the prices on it. Wonder if Keith Courage will be listing at at $20 BIN soon.
Quote from: SMF on 09/19/2011, 01:06 AMQuote from: nectarsis on 09/18/2011, 03:53 PMQuote from: SMF on 09/18/2011, 02:17 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
I didnt know Cotton was selling for this now adays.
Sad part is it jumped pretty much that high VERY shortly after it was listed.
Thank god i picked mine up years ago when Turbo was going out at its about games.
Wonder if its gonna hit $200
Wow, that dude has Cotton, Dynastic Hero and Beyond Shadowgate for sale? I'm probably a six pack away from depleting my savings.
For a change of pace, here's a few good deals that recently went down on eBay:
$99 TG-16 w/ base and CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-w-CD-Attachment-Player-Case-PLS-See-Description-/280741803654?pt=Video_Games&hash=item415d83f686)
$40 copy of Cotton (US) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662184974)
$75 copy of Bonk 3 - Bonk's Big Adventure CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662183942)
Did anyone here get any of these?
And i was searching eBay for those two games earlier today dammit! Piss poor luck strikes again. ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 09/22/2011, 05:30 PMFor a change of pace, here's a few good deals that recently went down on eBay:
$99 TG-16 w/ base and CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-w-CD-Attachment-Player-Case-PLS-See-Description-/280741803654?pt=Video_Games&hash=item415d83f686)
$40 copy of Cotton (US) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662184974)
$75 copy of Bonk 3 - Bonk's Big Adventure CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662183942)
Did anyone here get any of these?
That turbo could be a good deal but if that CD attachment didn't work i'd be upset. The listing just looks too risky. 'I have no cables to test" just sounds like "i found this in a dumpster or stole it".
Quote from: guest on 09/22/2011, 05:30 PMFor a change of pace, here's a few good deals that recently went down on eBay:
$99 TG-16 w/ base and CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-w-CD-Attachment-Player-Case-PLS-See-Description-/280741803654?pt=Video_Games&hash=item415d83f686)
$40 copy of Cotton (US) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662184974)
$75 copy of Bonk 3 - Bonk's Big Adventure CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/150662183942)
Did anyone here get any of these?
Those seem really odd to me, those are 2 of the sweet spot games on the TG and only 1 bid each. Seem fishy to me. Even the sucky games gets bids on them. But if its legit then DAM what a steal.
Those were BINs, hence the "1 bid."
Quote from: nat on 09/23/2011, 01:30 AMThose were BINs, hence the "1 bid."
Then it makes since, Someone didn't know what they had. Or they wanted to give the average joe a chance at playing a game that sells for $200 and currently $125 (cotton). Hopefully a true TG collector got them and not some money hungry monkey dog that's gonna resell for higher.
Quote from: SMF on 09/23/2011, 04:00 AMHopefully a true TG collector got them and not some money hungry monkey dog that's gonna resell for higher.
My vote goes to the latter. Pigs... :evil:
Hopefully that's not the case. Sorry you missed out. I have the same luck.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/magical-chase-pc-engine-hu-new-japan-/180728767951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a144625cf
](*,) #-o #-o :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Dear Lord, I hope that's a typo. Perhaps he meant $119 or $199 and not $1199, or mayhap he's just a retard.
OMG I SEEN THAT, I was gonna post the same link. Now Magical Chase is just getting stupid. Glad I got mine years ago for cheap.
Slowly but surely it is happening to the Japanese version as well. [-(
Quote from: nectarsis on 09/23/2011, 04:07 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/magical-chase-pc-engine-hu-new-japan-/180728767951?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a144625cf
](*,) #-o #-o :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Jesus Christ. I've got to put my EPROM burner to work.
Looks like i'll never complete my collection (Magical Chase) unless I stumble upon it at a yard sale or flea market (3720-1 odds, i know). Nonetheless, I still think there are deals on ebay, if you're patient... really patient, but they're there.
i take that back, Cotton just sold for $570... what happened?
So, um, that Cotton sold for over $500 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_805wt_1148). It sold for more than Dynastic Hero did (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DYNASTIC-HERO-US-Version-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250897175514?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6aa313da#ht_1046wt_1148). For better or worse (probably in this case better), I didn't bid on these.
Nor did I. I remember when I'd see these go for $50 on ebay...
Quote from: djolof on 09/24/2011, 06:03 PMNor did I. I remember when I'd see these go for $50 on ebay...
I honestly had planned on bidding on a few of those guy's games. I was going to bid $200 for Cotton, $350 for Beyond Shadowgate, and $600 for Dynastic Hero. I meant to wait until near when bidding ended to see if the bids were still under that, but I screwed up. Oh well, I guess the only one I would have won would have been Dynastic Hero and I really shouldn't drop $600 on one game.
Quote from: Sadler on 09/24/2011, 05:59 PMSo, um, that Cotton sold for over $500 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/250894686044?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_805wt_1148). It sold for more than Dynastic Hero did (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DYNASTIC-HERO-US-Version-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250897175514?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6aa313da#ht_1046wt_1148). For better or worse (probably in this case better), I didn't bid on these.
Whaaaat????
WOW, I should really sell my TG\Duo collection. I mean every game that sold I have. Magical Chase, Beyond ShadowGate, Cotton, Dynastic Hero. HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD.
I guess whoever bought that Cotton for $570 didn't see the Cotton that sold for $40 two weeks ago.
I call Bullshit. I doubt he gets the money.
Oh my......... [-X
...and why do they spell grafx wrong (graphx) on the label? The spelling doesnt change in another country like color/colour or centre/center. It's spelled "tubografx" no matter what country it's in....hahahahaha.
You can make a home made converter but you can't make a home made rare game.
How come china hasn't produced some modern $10 converts for us yet? ...Probably not enough demand to pay for the plastic molds.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-DUO-PCE-PC-Engine-Converter-BRAND-NEW-RARE-/320765471130?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4aaf1ca99a
This "born-invincible" guy also had Beyond Shadowgate go for $400 plus, when just a few weeks ago a complete one with poster (which I missed again due to my son, dope!) for only $120. Someone is clearly fockign with that seller. No way cotton is worth $500. I mean I had my eye on another auction (but lost track of it during the birth of little Tokei last week) -> and it had Cotton US PLUS Dynastic Hero US and it only went for $500.
Again - I had pointed out this Born-Invisible guy seems to be rigging it (see my post where he was conjuring up bids even on PAstel Lime)... seems like it to me for sure.
Quote from: Senshi on 09/25/2011, 08:21 PMI call Bullshit. I doubt he gets the money.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/26/2011, 01:31 PM(but lost track of it during the birth of little Tokei last week)
well, well... congrats there man!!!... <<claps hands>>
I just saw these auctions... our bubble must be getting close to popping... these prices are absolutely insane!
I paid 79 euro for a sealed US Cotton (which I traded to Henrycsc for an opened one lol)
I paid $150* for my Beyond Shadowgate (part of a big lot)
Dont have Dynastic Hero, WONT have Dynastic Hero. lol
I dont know how much higher these prices can go...
I had that Cotton on my watch list. I just saw the ending price now. Then there was that Might and Magic w/ no book and a photo copied map that went for $240. This stuff is getting absolutely insane. M+M went complete for $150 not to far back. I didn't plan on bidding on either anyway just watching for furture reference. Every week it seems like there is another game I will never own. Guess I better pick up Gunbooat while i still can.
Holy fuck! $240 for a shit ass version of M&M3?! Sold mine in mint condition for not even half that. It went to a good home too. Not another ebayer. It sucks though cause a lot of people here look for it on ebay. I just hope these aren't resellers buying us out.
lol. I dont think its a "shit ass" version. I had it back when I bought it from TZD, and got rid of it with my system years ago. I loved it. One of my favorite USA games.
Those auctions were a joke. The guy probably had a friend bid up his rare games so he could keep them, because he didn't get the prices he wanted. The same exact games have sold for 1/3 of the price several times in the last few months. If there are a few more instances of sales at that price, maybe I'll believe it, but I think this is an isolated event.
Only other possibility is Bill Gates and Warren Buffet both decided they must own all TG16 games last week.
Quote from: bernielindell on 09/27/2011, 07:24 PMlol. I dont think its a "shit ass" version. I had it back when I bought it from TZD, and got rid of it with my system years ago. I loved it. One of my favorite USA games.
I think he was commenting on the condition of the game, scuffed case, no book, photo-copy map, not the actually game itself. Maybe I'm wrong though but thats how I took it.
Now that I read it again, you are probably right.
I got an idea.....its wrong, not exactly ethical........since when does that stop us.
We all are seeing the rise in prices for Ebay TG16 games. The PC engine version of magical chase is 200.00 which i think is a little high. The sellers of these games argue that based on ebay auctions that is the going rate. So lets drive the average price down.
How?
Simple, just like the stock market you introduce more available quantity at a cheaper price. Anyone of us can list the same game for sale with a legitimate picture. Make the game FS with a BIN price of 100.00. Another member here uses BIN and auction ends. Buyer and seller wait a few days and Seller submits to cancel the sale. Buyer will have to agree to cancel sale and all Final value fees are refunded. However when searching for completed auctions you will see the game sold for 100.00. Now you can make an offer to any MC game legitimately FS for 200.00 by arguing the recent trend for average prices is now 100.00.
All we need is to pool our resources and someone with the game take a handful of pictures with different backrounds.
Anyone feel like "Fixing" the market?
Terry
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/29/2011, 02:41 AMI got an idea.....its wrong, not exactly ethical........since when does that stop us.
We all are seeing the rise in prices for Ebay TG16 games. The PC engine version of magical chase is 200.00 which i think is a little high. The sellers of these games argue that based on ebay auctions that is the going rate. So lets drive the average price down.
How?
Simple, just like the stock market you introduce more available quantity at a cheaper price. Anyone of us can list the same game for sale with a legitimate picture. Make the game FS with a BIN price of 100.00. Another member here uses BIN and auction ends. Buyer and seller wait a few days and Seller submits to cancel the sale. Buyer will have to agree to cancel sale and all Final value fees are refunded. However when searching for completed auctions you will see the game sold for 100.00. Now you can make an offer to any MC game legitimately FS for 200.00 by arguing the recent trend for average prices is now 100.00.
All we need is to pool our resources and someone with the game take a handful of pictures with different backrounds.
Anyone feel like "Fixing" the market?
Terry
Thats all sounds good, But what about someone beating a forum member to the bin? Then you say sorry item has been sold then a few weeks he sees you list it again and that same person that got denied trys to bin again. After awhile he files a claim with ebay for false auctions and that forum member loses his ebay selling privileges.
If that happens you simply explain you tested the game and it doesnt work, it broke. You make it so the auction requires approval to bid is one way. You can also explain to the buyer the game got smashed in a box and you cant complete the sale. After that you would have to step down and become the buying member. There are enough of us here to play the selling roles.
Quote from: bernielindell on 09/28/2011, 07:12 PMNow that I read it again, you are probably right.
Yeah, I was commenting on the "condition" of the game for that price. Mine was mint when I sold it for less than half that price.
Now what others are saying about putting up BIN's for $100 that's all well and good, but I am not sure if that will really work? Can you do a BIN and have it non paypal as payment? Say, a money order? That way someone can put up a $100 bin, have someone else quickly buy it now, and that way it's just done. You don't have to go through paypal. It looks like it just sold for $100 and the seller got his money. Then a month later someon else can put one up for around the same price. Rinse and repeat.
and now for something completely different. All I have to say is "Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-Slayer-Legend-Heroes-TURBO-DUO-CD-F-Sealed-/220863978393?_trksid=p5197.m410&_trkparms=algo%3DRPSI%26itu%3DUCP%252BUA%252BMAGEXP%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLPV%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3121750627430674946 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-Slayer-Legend-Heroes-TURBO-DUO-CD-F-Sealed-/220863978393?_trksid=p5197.m410&_trkparms=algo%3DRPSI%26itu%3DUCP%252BUA%252BMAGEXP%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLPV%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3121750627430674946)
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/29/2011, 04:37 AMIf that happens you simply explain you tested the game and it doesnt work, it broke. You make it so the auction requires approval to bid is one way. You can also explain to the buyer the game got smashed in a box and you cant complete the sale. After that you would have to step down and become the buying member. There are enough of us here to play the selling roles.
Could you also just put up Best Offer, and only authorize the lower Best Offer from approved PCEFX members?
Just thinking out loud, here.
That's actually a nice thought. :D
I hope someone from here got that New Adventure Island w/box for $55. I've been looking for this game, with at least the manual, for a decent price forever. I'm gonna scream if it pops up in a week with a ridiculous BIN.
There is only one problem... the plan has been laid out on this forum and now the world will know what we are up to. OPSEC.
Only thing that would suck is eBay fees when you sell an item. I'm not ready to pay for a scam lol.
i already explained how to get around the fees.
Lol o yea you did lol, eBay use to be cool tho when you knew you was buyinga bootlegg and understood what it was you was buying. Now eBays more anal, we could prolly get away with a scam like this a few times but anything fishy eBays mods catch on and start supending acounts. In the long run tho if a game is rare price does drop. (Like baseball cards).
Quote from: allyourblood on 09/29/2011, 05:15 PMI hope someone from here got that New Adventure Island w/box for $55. I've been looking for this game, with at least the manual, for a decent price forever. I'm gonna scream if it pops up in a week with a ridiculous BIN.
I bought a copy of NAI, on eBay, within the past year, for $18. NAI never struck me as the sort of game you should be waiting around "forever" to find a good deal on.
Quote from: nat on 09/30/2011, 12:05 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 09/29/2011, 05:15 PMI hope someone from here got that New Adventure Island w/box for $55. I've been looking for this game, with at least the manual, for a decent price forever. I'm gonna scream if it pops up in a week with a ridiculous BIN.
I bought a copy of NAI, on eBay, within the past year, for $18. NAI never struck me as the sort of game you should be waiting around "forever" to find a good deal on.
You and me, both! I used to have this game, and unfortunately sold it during a dark time I like to call "2003". It rarely comes up for what I deem a fair price, and the one before this complete copy sold for over $60, and wasn't in the best condition. If anyone finds any leads, I'd be pleased to hear about it. In the meantime, I continue to play the waiting game...
You gotta be shittin' me!
$127.50 for a complete Raiden (http://www.ebay.com/itm/270824429465?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $322 for a complete Legend of Hero Tonma (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180729161971?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $154 for an unboxed Soldier Blade (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLDIER-BLADE-Hudson-Soft-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894569936?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7b51d0), and $152 for a new Lords of Thunder (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORDS-THUNDER-US-Version-BRAND-SPANKING-NEW-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894657212?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7ca6bc). To make matters worse, they're self-imposed gouge jobs that started off cheap. [-(
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2011, 11:49 AMYou gotta be shittin' me!
$127.50 for a complete Raiden (http://www.ebay.com/itm/270824429465?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $322 for a complete Legend of Hero Tonma (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180729161971?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $154 for an unboxed Soldier Blade (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLDIER-BLADE-Hudson-Soft-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894569936?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7b51d0), and $152 for a new Lords of Thunder (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORDS-THUNDER-US-Version-BRAND-SPANKING-NEW-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894657212?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7ca6bc). To make matters worse, they're self-imposed gouge jobs that started off cheap. [-(
Well, let's just hope the market will fall out from under this retro gaming boom and shake off all the excess spenders. I can only pray.
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2011, 11:49 AMYou gotta be shittin' me!
$127.50 for a complete Raiden (http://www.ebay.com/itm/270824429465?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $322 for a complete Legend of Hero Tonma (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180729161971?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), $154 for an unboxed Soldier Blade (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLDIER-BLADE-Hudson-Soft-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894569936?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7b51d0), and $152 for a new Lords of Thunder (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LORDS-THUNDER-US-Version-BRAND-SPANKING-NEW-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/250894657212?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6a7ca6bc). To make matters worse, they're self-imposed gouge jobs that started off cheap. [-(
Two of those appear to be the seller that was suspected of shilling a few days back.
Not that it makes this any better.
I didn't know Turbo collecting was around Neo Geo AES prices. Who would've guessed? :-k
What would bring prices down is a slew of fresh bootleg Hucards into the market. Magical Chase, a Soldier Blade re-run, etc.
:-k
I've been casually watching turbo prices on ebay since almost the beginning of ebay. I have been quite shocked about two or three years ago certain items skyrocketed in price and people bought them. That was when the economy was really bad. Now that the economy is slightly better and SLOWLY getting better, you can expect the prices to go up even more in the next year. Some items will double in price for sure. I don't see the prices going down ever. ](*,)
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/03/2011, 01:01 PMWhat would bring prices down is a slew of fresh bootleg Hucards into the market. Magical Chase, a Soldier Blade re-run, etc.
:-k
I would really approve of this! I would buy one. I have never (YET) paid more than $50 for a single game. I am SO surprised china or the mafia has not done this yet, *hint hint, wink wink*. I would love to see some modern day hucard bootlegs but at a cheap price.
Quote from: GameFreak on 10/03/2011, 01:14 PMI would love to see some modern day hucard bootlegs but at a cheap price.
They wouldn't be cheap ($100 or more each), as it's a small community and the start up costs would be huge.
it should be cheap to have some boards made for flash roms.
they wont look stock, but will run.
thesteve, any pics of what you are talking about? (Curious if it would at least have some Artwork on the card, etc)
Quote from: thesteve on 10/03/2011, 05:09 PMit should be cheap to have some boards made for flash roms.
they wont look stock, but will run.
Ark talked about doing this a ways back, using socketed roms - it sounded like they'd still be pricey ($50+) to build, especially if they were to have a finished look (i.e. a SFII'-esque hump to cover the rom and provide label space).
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2011, 01:27 PMQuote from: GameFreak on 10/03/2011, 01:14 PMI would love to see some modern day hucard bootlegs but at a cheap price.
They wouldn't be cheap ($100 or more each), as it's a small community and the start up costs would be huge.
Well they would still be cheaper than those auctions just mentioned :P
And they would (hopefully) bring the market value of the real ones down some.
I wonder if there is a company willing to do 500 pieces for 5 different titles? (as an example)
Ideally we are just looking for Manual and Hucard correct? Sparky can keep making stickers for those who really want to case them up.
My vote would be
Magical Chase
Coryoon
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/03/2011, 06:27 PMAnd they would (hopefully) bring the market value of the real ones down some.
I wonder if there is a company willing to do 500 pieces for 5 different titles? (as an example)
Ideally we are just looking for Manual and Hucard correct? Sparky can keep making stickers for those who really want to case them up.
My vote would be
Magical Chase
Coryoon
Definitely Coryoon. I'm dying to play that game.
Tatsujin
Terra Cresta II
Hell, Bonk 3.
Bonk 3 would be great.
Seriously...what the fuck with this game lately?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Bomberman-93-Complete-Box-/140614076570?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20bd40889a
On the bright side, some folks got some sweet deals recently. I just saw a Bonk 3 go for $50, Legend of Hero Tonma for $35 and Neutopia II for $20. Of course, I didn't luck out on any of those, but congrats to whoever did. Here's hoping they're gonna play them and not just stick 'em on a shelf or resell them.
The $50 one was supposedly not working... for $50 not taking that chance but if it's someone on this board I am curious to know if it does work. You know what really grinds my gears lately? Chew Man Fu... wtf?
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/03/2011, 10:06 PMThe $50 one was supposedly not working... for $50 not taking that chance but if it's someone on this board I am curious to know if it does work. You know what really grinds my gears lately? Chew Man Fu... wtf?
The one from today did not say anything about not working.. *shrugs*
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/270828052136?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0e9c1ea8#ht_500wt_1156 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/270828052136?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0e9c1ea8#ht_500wt_1156)
Quote from: Senshi on 10/03/2011, 07:10 PMTatsujin
Terra Cresta II
Tatsujin please! [-o< There isn't another shooter on the PCE that I would rather have. And, I never see it on eBay (not that I look that often). I haven't even seen it here on the forums which is a shame.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/03/2011, 10:06 PMThe $50 one was supposedly not working... for $50 not taking that chance but if it's someone on this board I am curious to know if it does work. You know what really grinds my gears lately? Chew Man Fu... wtf?
I was going to mention Chew Man Fu myself! I bought mine about 2 months ago from Ebay for $24 shipped with case and manual (no box). I thought the price sounded a little high, but I really wanted to play it, and according to the hi res auction photo, it was in excellent shape. I also hadn't seen one come up for auction for at least a month, so I figured I'd better "Buy It Now" while the gettin' was good.
I'm glad I did, because the next copy that came up after mine went for $56 plus shipping! Then of course, today's card-only copy just went for $20.50 shipped, which still sounds a little high to me. Not sure what's up with this one. I do love this game though.
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2011, 10:20 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/03/2011, 10:06 PMThe $50 one was supposedly not working... for $50 not taking that chance but if it's someone on this board I am curious to know if it does work. You know what really grinds my gears lately? Chew Man Fu... wtf?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/270828052136?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0e9c1ea8#ht_500wt_1156 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/270828052136?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0e9c1ea8#ht_500wt_1156)
Totally missed that one. There was another for similar price though supposedly not working.
The one from today did not say anything about not working.. *shrugs*
QuoteArk talked about doing this a ways back, using socketed roms - it sounded like they'd still be pricey ($50+) to build, especially if they were to have a finished look (i.e. a SFII'-esque hump to cover the rom and provide label space).
He's still looking. The major cost would be the plastic shell. If you could live with a bare card, it could probably be done fairly cheaply - but he's not interested in turning out bootlegs.
a bare card should be doable for around $5
wouldn't be pretty, but would work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/280747908520?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415de11da8
Only ten on the planet... :lol:
Quote from: Mishran on 10/03/2011, 11:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/280747908520?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415de11da8
Only ten on the planet... :lol:
LMFAO! ](*,)
So how would this be different then what's already out there? Like the Neo Cart?
functionally no different than a normal cart
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2011, 11:31 PMQuote from: Mishran on 10/03/2011, 11:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/280747908520?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415de11da8
Only ten on the planet... :lol:
LMFAO! ](*,)
OMG if that true then I have 1 of the 10. So I can sell mine for $1000 and make this as rare as Magical Chase lol. People really are Brain Dead
Quotea bare card should be doable for around $5
50 board from pcbexpress is just under $400. That's 8$ a board.
Add a socket ($1) and eeproms ($5) and I can't do it for under $15 each.
And we still have the problem that modern pcb boards are too thin - you have to put something under at least the connector portion of the board to make it work. A dead gift card works fairly well, though.
Tatsujin, Terra Cresta II, and Coryoon can all be easily found in the $100-150 range, so why would anyone pay $100 for an authentic looking boot?
As for ghetto looking bare carts - may as well just get a flash cart.
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 09:44 AMTatsujin, Terra Cresta II, and Coryoon can all be easily found in the $100-150 range, so why would anyone pay $100 for an authentic looking boot?
As for ghetto looking bare carts - may as well just get a flash cart.
I was thinking that Tatsujin was worth more than that. I have never seen it for sale anywhere so maybe my imagination fueled that.
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 09:44 AMTatsujin, Terra Cresta II, and Coryoon can all be easily found in the $100-150 range, so why would anyone pay $100 for an authentic looking boot?
As for ghetto looking bare carts - may as well just get a flash cart.
I'd like to see those for $100. I haven't seen any yet. Even on these forums.
$88 (http://www.gameofjapan.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_25&products_id=494) for Terra Cresta II
$98 (http://www.gameofjapan.com/product_info.php?products_id=397&osCsid=emtrug34pk3kar02pplmohfub4) for Tatsujin.
$133 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120786038120) for Coryoon (relisted more than once after not selling at this price)
Even as non-auction prices they fall within (or below) the range given; expect 'em to be even cheaper in a 'regular' auction or on a forum.
Yea there listed at those prices but Terra Cresta II and Tatsujin are not available and at those prices I doubt they would last more than 48 hours. Thats well below the "market value" i think. I get what your saying but I just think that's few and far between that you're able to find those deals.
$50 would probably be my limit for a reproduction. And if its going to be an crappy looking one i'll just use a flash cart.
bare boards come in different thicknesses.
no need for a socket on a flash once card.
if its $8, its $8 for the board ( i expect it could be cheaper in different quantities and thicknesses)
i havent priced eproms, but even flash ram should be usable.
Ive seen so so condition of terra cresta at a tokyo store fir 8900 yen.
Coryoon is tough, have not seen one floating around - i nabbed a huey only for 45 usd around
Tatsujin i blew it - had prob one and only shot and someone won in last sec on yahoo fron me last year and got minty one for 5500 yen. sheit. Its the lowest ive seen - normally 9000 yen easy
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2011, 12:37 PM$88 (http://www.gameofjapan.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_25&products_id=494) for Terra Cresta II
$98 (http://www.gameofjapan.com/product_info.php?products_id=397&osCsid=emtrug34pk3kar02pplmohfub4) for Tatsujin.
$133 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120786038120) for Coryoon (relisted more than once after not selling at this price)
Even as non-auction prices they fall within (or below) the range given; expect 'em to be even cheaper in a 'regular' auction or on a forum.
Quote from: Senshi on 10/04/2011, 02:37 PMYea there listed at those prices but Terra Cresta II and Tatsujin are not available
Sorry, I didn't see that they weren't available. :oops:
Still, they can be had for $133 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Terra-Cresta-II-NEC-PC-Engine-Hu-Card-Japan-/280672374670?pt=FR_Jeux_Vid%C3%A9o_Consoles_Autres&hash=item4159608f8e) (unsold since June) and $130 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Hucard-Japan-Import-Tatsujin-RARE-/150667903810?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item231481c342), respectively; if you can find 'em in a regular auction or outside of eBay, they should be even closer to the $100 mark.
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/03/2011, 08:58 PMOn the bright side, some folks got some sweet deals recently. I just saw a Bonk 3 go for $50, Legend of Hero Tonma for $35 and Neutopia II for $20. Of course, I didn't luck out on any of those, but congrats to whoever did. Here's hoping they're gonna play them and not just stick 'em on a shelf or resell them.
Well I was the lucky one who got the Bonk 3 for $50 have not tested it out but it was advertised as a working copy.. Will give it a go when I get home. Just want to let everyone know this copy didn't get in the hands of a re-seller! Can't wait to go home tonight and play this one! Never thought I would get a chance to own it :)
/bonk3.jpg
Nice indeed! Good to hear that it'll be enjoyed and not just sit on some clown's shelf.
Turbo gouging on Craigslist
$300
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ele/2636651402.html
Wow, that sucks...
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2011, 02:40 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/03/2011, 08:58 PMOn the bright side, some folks got some sweet deals recently. I just saw a Bonk 3 go for $50, Legend of Hero Tonma for $35 and Neutopia II for $20. Of course, I didn't luck out on any of those, but congrats to whoever did. Here's hoping they're gonna play them and not just stick 'em on a shelf or resell them.
Very cool!
Well I was the lucky one who got the Bonk 3 for $50 have not tested it out but it was advertised as a working copy.. Will give it a go when I get home. Just want to let everyone know this copy didn't get in the hands of a re-seller! Can't wait to go home tonight and play this one! Never thought I would get a chance to own it :)
/bonk3.jpg
Cadash is leaping all over the place lately, too. I bought mine for a little over $25, but it seems to swing as low as $20 complete, to $45 or so.
Super Star Soldier too. I think one just went for around $60!!
Patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to TG/PCE.
I can't find a complete Dead Moon (Card and Manual) or Samurai Ghost (Card and manual) for the right price... nevermind freaking Chew Man Fu...
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 07:44 PMCadash is leaping all over the place lately, too. I bought mine for a little over $25, but it seems to swing as low as $20 complete, to $45 or so.
I just purchased a copy (includes manual and case) from ebay today for $10.00+$3.99 shipping!
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2011, 07:51 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 07:44 PMCadash is leaping all over the place lately, too. I bought mine for a little over $25, but it seems to swing as low as $20 complete, to $45 or so.
I just purchased a copy (includes manual and case) from ebay today for $10.00+$3.99 shipping!
Yeah, I saw that one. I think it's because the seller didn't state in the auction what was included. Scared some people off. Unfortunately, that one wasn't listed when I bought mine, or you and I would've duked it out over it! :lol:
haha yea, I sent the seller a message to confirm what all was included. Surprised I actually found a few good deals on ebay this week :)
They're out there, that's for sure. I don't think I've "overpaid" yet, for any of my games. Well, maybe by 2003 standards, which is when I sold off my previous Turbo collection. But by and large, I've been buying most titles I want at very reasonable prices. The agony is waiting, and waiting... and waiting.
What's been elusive to me is still that damn CD+G disc. I got the sega one FINALLY and will try it tonight.
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 08:57 PMThey're out there, that's for sure. I don't think I've "overpaid" yet, for any of my games. Well, maybe by 2003 standards, which is when I sold off my previous Turbo collection. But by and large, I've been buying most titles I want at very reasonable prices. The agony is waiting, and waiting... and waiting.
Yeah, deals can still be found on ebay, though it takes quite a bit of patience and hard work... over a decade ago, prices seem to have been more reasonable for some titles... it's fun to look at tzd.com on archive.org where bonk 3 was 29.99... but, I was pretty much a broke student during those years, so I couldn't really focus on building a collection...
Self inflicted stupidity...and there's well over 6 DAYS left...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Box-Only-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Very-Rare-Includes-tray-insert-/290618554110?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43aa3736fe
Quote from: BigT on 10/09/2011, 01:35 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 08:57 PMThey're out there, that's for sure. I don't think I've "overpaid" yet, for any of my games. Well, maybe by 2003 standards, which is when I sold off my previous Turbo collection. But by and large, I've been buying most titles I want at very reasonable prices. The agony is waiting, and waiting... and waiting.
Yeah, deals can still be found on ebay, though it takes quite a bit of patience and hard work... over a decade ago, prices seem to have been more reasonable for some titles... it's fun to look at tzd.com on archive.org where bonk 3 was 29.99... but, I was pretty much a broke student during those years, so I couldn't really focus on building a collection...
Yeah we never thought that prices were going to get this crazy. Hell I remember buying a Kisado converter from TZD so I could use my Arcade Card to play Sapphire. It was 19.99 and I bought Sapphire for 59. I passed on MC cause I felt it was a good game but $49.99 was too much. I got 4 good games new for the price of a $49.99 magical chase. #-o
Quote from: nectarsis on 10/10/2011, 02:34 PMSelf inflicted stupidity...and there's well over 6 DAYS left...
$56 and climbing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Box-Only-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Very-Rare-Includes-tray-insert-/290618554110?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43aa3736fe) for a Legend of Hero Tonma box.
But when a complete copy is worth $322 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-TurboDuo-1993-/180729161971?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a144c28f3), anything less than $100 for the box is a steal. :lol:
Quote from: geise on 10/10/2011, 03:06 PMQuote from: BigT on 10/09/2011, 01:35 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/07/2011, 08:57 PMThey're out there, that's for sure. I don't think I've "overpaid" yet, for any of my games. Well, maybe by 2003 standards, which is when I sold off my previous Turbo collection. But by and large, I've been buying most titles I want at very reasonable prices. The agony is waiting, and waiting... and waiting.
Yeah, deals can still be found on ebay, though it takes quite a bit of patience and hard work... over a decade ago, prices seem to have been more reasonable for some titles... it's fun to look at tzd.com on archive.org where bonk 3 was 29.99... but, I was pretty much a broke student during those years, so I couldn't really focus on building a collection...
Yeah we never thought that prices were going to get this crazy. Hell I remember buying a Kisado converter from TZD so I could use my Arcade Card to play Sapphire. It was 19.99 and I bought Sapphire for 59. I passed on MC cause I felt it was a good game but $49.99 was too much. I got 4 good games new for the price of a $49.99 magical chase. #-o
Back at the end of the turbo's run, I recall seeing Magical Chase for $49.99 at Toys R US... and I felt that it was too expensive for a Hucard to pick up... of course, I was in my early teens and $49.99 was more to me then than $499.99 is to me now... I think I picked up some random SNES game instead... lol!
Wow with 30mins left Bonk 3 CD is at $385 WOW. I say it will sell for $455.
Quote from: guest on 10/10/2011, 03:19 PMQuote from: nectarsis on 10/10/2011, 02:34 PMSelf inflicted stupidity...and there's well over 6 DAYS left...
$56 and climbing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Box-Only-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Very-Rare-Includes-tray-insert-/290618554110?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43aa3736fe) for a Legend of Hero Tonma box.
But when a complete copy is worth $322 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-TurboDuo-1993-/180729161971?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a144c28f3), anything less than $100 for the box is a steal. :lol:
And shrinkwrapped is now apparently worth $800... :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-HERO-TONMA-TURBOGRAFX-16-NIB-Factory-Sealed-TURBO-GRAFX-DUO-HuCARD-/290619415810?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43aa445d02
Quote from: BigT on 10/12/2011, 12:06 AMAnd shrinkwrapped is now apparently worth $800... :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-HERO-TONMA-TURBOGRAFX-16-NIB-Factory-Sealed-TURBO-GRAFX-DUO-HuCARD-/290619415810?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43aa445d02
I guess I lost alil $ that one time.
Clicky. (http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Opening/?albumview=slideshow%5B/url)
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/12/2011, 04:54 PMI guess I lost alil $ that one time. Clicky. (http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Opening/?albumview=slideshow%5B/url)
Don't ya mean a missed opportunity to gouge or gouge more? We all know you didn't pay $800 for Tonma and have little doubt you sold it opened for more than you paid sealed.
What a Bargain! What's the next game to go off the charts on Ebay? Any predictions?
Quote from: djolof on 10/12/2011, 06:19 PMWhat a Bargain! What's the next game to go off the charts on Ebay? Any predictions?
The only one that deserves it based on gameplay:
Ballistix!!!
Yes! I will play that while trying to read The Steel Tsar and listening to Rocka Rolla by Judas Priest all at the same time!
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Steel_tsar.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/Rockarollareissue.JPG)
Now, I'm a pro free market guy who usually doesn't complain much about Ebay prices... if someone is willing to pay that much, then so be it... but $800 for Tonma seems a bit excessive #-o I'm not sure how big the print run was, but I've never considered it an ultra rare game... though it did come out quite late... but, what do I know; a non-mint box is up to $71 with 4 days to go :o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Box-Only-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Very-Rare-Includes-tray-insert-/290618554110?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43aa3736fe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Box-Only-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Very-Rare-Includes-tray-insert-/290618554110?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43aa3736fe)
Maybe one day I can get $100 each for my "ultra rare" sealed Power Golf and TV Sports Football copies? :P
I bought Tonma on Ebay as early as two years ago for around $25 plus shipping. Then resold it for that much. There are PCE versions there for much less (than $8-I owe you one, now.)
Like I said in the collection picture thread, I found a some old tzd catalogues tonight, they're at the bottom of this pic:
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Here's some pics of the price page:
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lol, the first flyer that had imports, I remember dialing up their number and ordering a $80 Neo Nectaris and Bomberman 94 $50...lol
Ah, TZD.... if only I could turn back time.
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2011, 05:10 PMDon't ya mean a missed opportunity to gouge or gouge more?
Opening it knowing full well it would decrease its value wouldn't quite be a missed opportunity. If my only intentions were to make a profit (as you seem to be implying) opening it would be a pretty dumb move on my part.
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2011, 05:10 PMWe all know you didn't pay $800 for Tonma
Never claimed I did.
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2011, 05:10 PMand have little doubt you sold it opened for more than you paid sealed.
Incorrect assumption.
Having little doubt != making an assumption.
I see your word skills are as good as your ethics.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/13/2011, 01:37 PMOpening it knowing full well it would decrease its value wouldn't quite be a missed opportunity.
Nor is it 'losing a bit', as you can't lose money on something before it's sold (lost value is not analogous with lost money). You quoted the $800 Tonma, and since you neither bought nor sold your copy at that amount, the only way it would be relevant is as a missed opportunity for you to resell your copy for a similar sum.
If I ignore the quote of an overpriced Tonma, then I see your point. Obviously opening a new game will affect its value negatively... might I add such poignant aphorisms as 'the sky is blue' and 'my dad is not a cell phone'?
So this "powerupvideogames" outfit has shown up and absolutely carpet-bombed Ebay in all sorts of wonderful TurboGrafx stuff: used, new, complete, common, rare, tons of stuff.
But, most of their prices completely suck, and their "Best Offer" option is a joke. I've already made 3 reasonable offers on some items, and each one of them was shot down, without even so much as a counter-offer. It's a real shame when the fun stuff falls into the wrong hands.
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:28 AMSo this "powerupvideogames" outfit has shown up and absolutely carpet-bombed Ebay in all sorts of wonderful TurboGrafx stuff: used, new, complete, common, rare, tons of stuff.
But, most of their prices completely suck, and their "Best Offer" option is a joke. I've already made 3 reasonable offers on some items, and each one of them was shot down, without even so much as a counter-offer. It's a real shame when the fun stuff falls into the wrong hands.
I offered him $28 for Lords of Thunder (he is asking $34 and has 4 copies available) and he didn't even counter offer :( I figured that was a fair price but I guess not :-k
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2011, 12:44 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:28 AMSo this "powerupvideogames" outfit has shown up and absolutely carpet-bombed Ebay in all sorts of wonderful TurboGrafx stuff: used, new, complete, common, rare, tons of stuff.
But, most of their prices completely suck, and their "Best Offer" option is a joke. I've already made 3 reasonable offers on some items, and each one of them was shot down, without even so much as a counter-offer. It's a real shame when the fun stuff falls into the wrong hands.
I offered him $28 for Lords of Thunder (he is asking $34 and has 4 copies available) and he didn't even counter offer :( I figured that was a fair price but I guess not :-k
Yep, I offered similar "a few bucks off"-type offers, and got them all shot down. I did offer significantly less on their New Adventure Island, simply because that $70 price for manual and card is ridiculous. Of course it was rejected. Why do sellers bother including this function if they don't want to use it?
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:58 AMWhy do sellers bother including this function if they don't want to use it?
Maybe he will be more forgiving on the best offer option after the games don't sell in the next few weeks *shrugs*
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2011, 01:08 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:58 AMWhy do sellers bother including this function if they don't want to use it?
Maybe he will be more forgiving on the best offer option after the games don't sell in the next few weeks *shrugs*
Well, see, that would be my hope too. The problem is that he's listed so much, and your average Ebay video game collector is so impatient, that a good portion of his stuff will likely sell at these stupid prices, further strengthening a vicious cycle of inflated prices. Maybe the fact that he's using BINs on all his stuff will prevent some of it for selling at dumb prices, as people tend to pay more when caught up in a bidding war, versus outright buying.
I offered some decent prices on some of his loosies and he shot them all down. WTF, over?
Yeah, sick of this guy (girl? monster?). Bummer that they've got so much cool stuff. I imagine the only "best offers" they're looking for are those within a dollar of their initial prices.
Some of powerupvideogames' prices are a bit ambitious... we'll see how many people bite... does have some very interesting stuff (e.g., sealed Super Air Zonk, Exile 2, Bonk III, DEII)... but, as much as I love the Turbo, I just can't justify spending such money for them...
Yea I was a bit bummd he shot down my Best Offers. Well all cept 1 that is. I got Cyber-Core for $18.00 he was asking $19.00. I figured the game was cheap enough and its 1 I needed let's see if he takes $18.00. Yes he did lol.
Just thought I would giv you all a heads up.
SMF, that's exactly the price cut-off I was envisioning. Cyber-Core's a fun game, so good for you on picking that one up.
Here's a direct link to his Turbo stuff:
http://stores.ebay.com/Power-Up-Video-Games/_i.html?_nkw=turbo&submit=Search&_sid=212772397
Shockman for $500?! Fuckin' A...
Not all of his prices are absurd, but the "rare" stuff (ie: almost everything in my sig) are way over-the-top.
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2011, 10:35 AMNot all of his prices are absurd
Maybe I just missed the good deals because he posted so much stuff but can you give me some examples? Everything I saw was pretty absurd
Ah, just a few things in the $20-$30 range that didn't seem too outlandish to me. When it gets down to those prices, I tend to not get too nit-picky.
But to me, charging five-hundred-fucking-dollars for Shockman is absurd.
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2011, 01:09 PMAh, just a few things in the $20-$30 range that didn't seem too outlandish to me. When it gets down to those prices, I tend to not get too nit-picky.
But to me, charging five-hundred-fucking-dollars for Shockman is absurd.
Yea I agree totally, I just wish he was willing to work with me more on the pricing for Lords of Thunder.. Oh well :)
Somebody just bought that sealed copy of Soldier Blade for $499. Unbelievable.
ROFL...
Wow $499 for Soldier Blade, Its a good game but NOT that good.
I'm just wondering where did he pick all these games up? He has a lot of sealed games that he prolly picked up at Toys-R-Us when Turbo was going under.
Why would anyone want to keep that game sealed.... *smh*
Quote from: SMF on 10/14/2011, 04:38 PMWow $499 for Soldier Blade, Its a good game but NOT that good.
I'm just wondering where did he pick all these games up? He has a lot of sealed games that he prolly picked up at Toys-R-Us when Turbo was going under.
There were a number of UK sellers a couple years back that flooded the eBay market with sealed Turbo games at ridiculously low prices. SimpleSimon was one of them, I can't recall any others.
Dead Moon for $12, Ghost Manor for $15, Darkwing Duck for $10, etc. Most every game landed in the $10-$20 range. All brand new, all sealed.
It's conceivable this guy bought up a bunch of that stuff with the intention of doing exactly what he's doing.
I saw a copy of Camp California go for $100+ ??? I thought that was a crappy game, no? was curious enough to want to pick it up for $20 but wow... even this title goes for $100? WTF.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140615979789?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
That's not gouging per se... the initial bid on it was quite low. It's just in a bidding war is all... some people are willing to pay stupid prices for it.
People don't give a shit as long as they perceive it as rare.
lol...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-Turbo-Grafx-16-BRAND-NEW-/140619909904?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20bd998b10
I know this is a gouging thread and a lot of you are angry at these prices... but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Camp California was actually a steal at that price.
A copy was available on Amazon at the same time as that auction for $50 shipped lol.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/15/2011, 04:38 PMI know this is a gouging thread and a lot of you are angry at these prices... but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Camp California was actually a steal at that price.
What the hell?
I picked up a copy on ebay a year ago for $9.99...
Quote from: nat on 10/15/2011, 07:23 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 10/15/2011, 04:38 PMI know this is a gouging thread and a lot of you are angry at these prices... but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Camp California was actually a steal at that price.
What the hell?
Had to show my undying love for this game, that's all.
Camp California is to me, like J.J. and Jeff is to some others on this forum.
It's a great game, I agree, but hardly worth that sort of money.
Very few games, in my opinion, are $100 material. Actually, come to think of it, games in general aren't really worth that sort of cash to me. Doesn't mean I haven't spent $100 on a game or two in my time, but having said that, I have no problem waiting a long time (years, in some cases) for a game to come along at a decent price.
CC ran me about $45 when I picked it up two or three years back, and I think that's an excellent price point for it.
If I were evil, I'd make replica turbob boxes, fill them with styrofoam and screws, seal them, and sell them on ebay for ludicrous prices. The collectors would never know the difference!
Quote from: guyjin on 10/16/2011, 12:43 PMIf I were evil, I'd make replica turbob boxes, fill them with styrofoam and screws, seal them, and sell them on ebay for ludicrous prices. The collectors would never know the difference!
If you were a little more evil than that, you'd get them VGA graded first. :D
And it begins:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290622097948
LMAO THEY ARE FREAKING NUTS IF THEY THINK THAT GAMES WORTH $75
Just wait, some idiot will buy it.
Quote from: Mishran on 10/19/2011, 11:23 AMJust wait, some idiot will buy it.
Idiots on eBay? Get real!
Chew Man Fu has been one of the pricier titles for years, and while $75 is by no means cheap, it's par for the course for eBay (last two sold for $75 and $79 shipped).
ugh.
Be-Ball?
Yet some of you are watching this shitty version closely.... dooooon't lie. =)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220874961488?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I've been watching all copies of Chew Man Fu lately, out of curiosity. I bought mine for a third of what it goes for now (and figured that was a bit on the high side), just a couple months ago. The next copy went for around $50. The next, around $72. I don't really see any logic to the price climb, other than the holidays are approaching, or stupider/more impatient buyers are showing up.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/19/2011, 06:56 PMYet some of you are watching this shitty version closely.... dooooon't lie. =)
Heh, I'll admit to watching it. I wanna see how high it goes with its fucked up US and Canuckistan manuals.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/19/2011, 06:56 PMYet some of you are watching this shitty version closely.... dooooon't lie. =)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220874961488?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Ill bid $5 on it. Maybe go as high as $10. Just wait this time next year this game is gonna be as rare as Magical Chase lol
Well since I found it, I guess I am technically watching it now. Still if I really want that game, I'd just get BeBall.
I think I paid less than $20 for my Chew Man Fu about two years ago. This one definitely had a ridiculous rise in price.
Super Star Soldier is the other one that, sadly, has gone way up. Once again, I managed to snatch up a cheap one, but those are few and far between. The last two complete copies have sold in the $60s. That sucks! At least the card-only copies are still somewhat within reach of most folks.
I sold my copy of SSS to Bucci for $20 a few weeks ago. I gave him a good deal but I don't think it's worth more than $30 complete.
Quote from: Mathius on 10/19/2011, 11:22 PMI sold my copy of SSS to Bucci for $20 a few weeks ago. I gave him a good deal but I don't think it's worth more than $30 complete.
Good on you! I got mine for $20 as well, complete. But that was pretty lucky, considering what all the others have gone for. And yes, after playing it for a while, I'd agree with you. For me, Blazing Lazers is the better game and costs very little.
I played the hell out of Chew Man Fu. There is a ton of stages. Well worth $20-$30.
Heck yeah. For me, CMF is tied with Cratermaze for awesome action/puzzle/maze fun.
Quote from: allyourblood on 10/19/2011, 11:32 PMQuote from: Mathius on 10/19/2011, 11:22 PMI sold my copy of SSS to Bucci for $20 a few weeks ago. I gave him a good deal but I don't think it's worth more than $30 complete.
Good on you! I got mine for $20 as well, complete. But that was pretty lucky, considering what all the others have gone for. And yes, after playing it for a while, I'd agree with you. For me, Blazing Lazers is the better game and costs very little.
BL is definitely the superior game. Compile has that effect on things. :)
Someone BINed a SSS for ~15 shipped only yesterday.
You too can own a TurboGrafx 16 with no power or rf cords for the low low price of $133.70 + S/H! #-o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-System-Console-w-Turbo-Pad-Controller-TG-/270741344157?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f09710f9d#ht_570wt_1396
Act now! There are only 2 available!
WOW BETTER GRAB THIS NOW, Its the sought after rare version that came with only the Hu-Card.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-USA-Version-TurboGrafx-16-/260877283407?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbd7f704f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-USA-Version-TurboGrafx-16-/260877283407?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbd7f704f)
I saw that, and I saw the $300 Lords of Thunder.. wtf?
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/24/2011, 12:37 PMI saw that, and I saw the $300 Lords of Thunder.. wtf?
I bought LoT for $35 brand new just last year or so. What gives??? ...oh yeah. Greed. God I am retarded! [-(
"I grade items as Very Good when they may contain minor cosmetic scratches to the game disc, the manual might have the page's corner bent a bit or when the game case shows some minor shelf wear."
Sounds like "used" to me...
I think I'm probably the only person who gets irked when sellers call TG16 games complete when they are very obviously missing the box. I can forgive some of them, since a lot of people don't know or don't remember the outer case, but some sellers list them as complete and then mention in the description "missing outer box". That makes my blood boil just a bit.
You're not the only one. Some are probably tired of bitching about it, and others probably don't care about the outer boxes. I am one of them as I just don't have room for displaying those. I prefer to keep my Turbob in a CD rack.
SNIP
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 11:03 AMOK, here's the deal. I just purchased some stupidly expensive stuff from powerupvideogames. The email address is raregamergirl@[removed for now]. Apparently raregamergirl has an extensive negative history. See here (http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/98722-all-ebayers-beware-raregamergirl/) and my favorite here (http://crazyebaylady.ytmnd.com/). My stuff hasn't arrived yet, but I'm now very worried. Let's just say I'll be out a shit ton of money if she is a scam artist and I won't be happy. I do have a tracking # for at least one of the items I ordered. I'll keep you all posted when/if the games arrive. She does have 7 negative feed backs in the past month, that's not good.
You won't be out anything if you paid through paypal.. File a claim and they will refund your money
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 11:03 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:28 AMSo this "powerupvideogames" outfit has shown up and absolutely carpet-bombed Ebay in all sorts of wonderful TurboGrafx stuff: used, new, complete, common, rare, tons of stuff.
But, most of their prices completely suck, and their "Best Offer" option is a joke. I've already made 3 reasonable offers on some items, and each one of them was shot down, without even so much as a counter-offer. It's a real shame when the fun stuff falls into the wrong hands.
OK, here's the deal. I just purchased some stupidly expensive stuff from powerupvideogames. The email address is raregamergirl@[removed for now]. Apparently raregamergirl has an extensive negative history. See here (http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/98722-all-ebayers-beware-raregamergirl/) and my favorite here (http://crazyebaylady.ytmnd.com/). My stuff hasn't arrived yet, but I'm now very worried. Let's just say I'll be out a shit ton of money if she is a scam artist and I won't be happy. I do have a tracking # for at least one of the items I ordered. I'll keep you all posted when/if the games arrive. She does have 7 negative feed backs in the past month, that's not good.
Thank
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 11:03 AMQuote from: allyourblood on 10/14/2011, 12:28 AMSo this "powerupvideogames" outfit has shown up and absolutely carpet-bombed Ebay in all sorts of wonderful TurboGrafx stuff: used, new, complete, common, rare, tons of stuff.
But, most of their prices completely suck, and their "Best Offer" option is a joke. I've already made 3 reasonable offers on some items, and each one of them was shot down, without even so much as a counter-offer. It's a real shame when the fun stuff falls into the wrong hands.
OK, here's the deal. I just purchased some stupidly expensive stuff from powerupvideogames. The email address is raregamergirl@[removed for now]. Apparently raregamergirl has an extensive negative history. See here (http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/98722-all-ebayers-beware-raregamergirl/) and my favorite here (http://crazyebaylady.ytmnd.com/). My stuff hasn't arrived yet, but I'm now very worried. Let's just say I'll be out a shit ton of money if she is a scam artist and I won't be happy. I do have a tracking # for at least one of the items I ordered. I'll keep you all posted when/if the games arrive. She does have 7 negative feed backs in the past month, that's not good.
Thanks for doing your part in contributing to the inflated market for turbo games. [-(
Actually, maybe I was a little harsh. I bought 3 games before this most recent batch from her, and all arrived very quick and in good condition. I did pay through paypal though, so assuming something does go wrong it's nice to know my bases are covered.
Quote from: cyloaiza on 10/25/2011, 11:11 AMThanks for doing your part in contributing to the inflated market for turbo games. [-(
:roll:
We've had this discussion before. I think even in this very thread. I honestly don't feel like rehashing it, but if you honestly just care about playing the games, there are plenty of cheap ways to do so. If you want to have original copies and want them now, you will pay for it. I'm alright with that.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 11:18 AMIf you want to have original copies and want them now, you will pay for it. I'm alright with that.
As previously noted, you're part of the problem not the solution. Bravo. Whatever happened to being patient the next time?
P.S. - was it the $500
Soldier Blade, the $600
Dynastic Hero, or both?
Dynastic Hero.
Before I go on, let me make it abundantly clear: I like you NecroPhile, as well as just about everyone on this board. You guys are great people, very knowledgeable, and always willing to help fellow turbo fans. I truly appreciate it.
Now, having said that, I'm feeling cranky, let's hash this out again. Could you spend every waking moment scouring garage sales, flea markets and craigslist hoping you find a copy of Dyanstic Hero for $0.50? Yeah. Could you hope to run across a misspelled copy with a BIN of $50 that lasts for 15 seconds? Sure. Are those realistic ways to find these rare games? No. Not at all, and I think you are kidding yourself if you believe that. I don't care that some of you found Magical Chase 6 years ago for $5. Congrats. That isn't the common case. So what are we really looking at here? Supply vs demand. Obviously there are people willing to pay these prices. Do I think an $80 Keith Courage is stupid? Of course! If there were copies of Dynastic Hero on ebay every day for $50, then $600 would be stupid. There aren't. $500-600 for that game is common. This isn't a "problem," it's the realities of economics. I'm sorry if some of you can't afford a $2000 Magical Chase. Honestly, right now I can't either. But I'm not going to condemn someone as "destroying the turbo market" if they pay that. They have the money to afford it, they want it, and that's fine.
Seriously, you want to play these games cheaply? You've got 3 options: a) Buy it on Wii VC, b) Buy a PC Engine version or c) play it on emulators. Have to have a physical copy of the US version? Then pay the going rate. I've done it all ways. Now I want a complete US collection. Out of maybe 130 US titles I own, I think there's only 3 I've paid more than $100 for.
I'm not interested in destroying anything turbo related. I support homebrew. I offer to mail around memorabilia for free. Shit, I'll give away sealed copies of TV Sports games (sorry, that's all I've got duplicates of) to anyone that needs them. But if I want to spend my hard earned money on something, then that's my deal.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMBut if I want to spend my hard earned money on something, then that's my deal and fuck you for suggesting I'm ruining anything.
I have no problem with what you said up until the second half of your last sentence.. Don't forget you are in an ebay gouging thread and should probably expect these sorts of comments
Quote from: guest on 10/25/2011, 12:08 PMQuote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMBut if I want to spend my hard earned money on something, then that's my deal and fuck you for suggesting I'm ruining anything.
I have no problem with what you said up until the second half of your last sentence.. Don't forget you are in an ebay gouging thread and should probably expect these sorts of comments
Fair point. Edited.
I got Cyber-Core from them a few weeks ago and received it in a timely maner. You should be fine.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMI'm sorry if some of you can't afford a $2000 Magical Chase.
I and surely many others here could easily afford to blow $10,000 (a.k.a. less than one meth batch) to amass an insta-collection. The point is not personal affordability but rather the stupidity of the 'gotta have it now' collectors that will pay anything just to complete their 1337 retro-collection and be the envy of all their friends.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMBut I'm not going to condemn someone as "destroying the turbo market" if they pay that.
But they
are destroying the market. Every time some johnny-come-lately buys a game at whatever silly price it's being offered, they're artificially inflating the price, which probably makes them happy and 'proves' that their collection was a sound investment. Bravo on your hollow victory - no doubt you (a collective you, not you specifically) will sleep soundly knowing the awesomeness and expense of your collection; no less certain is the fact that another impetuous clown will snap it up when the bauble inevitably loses it's gleam and it's time to sell.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMSeriously, you want to play these games cheaply? You've got 3 options: a) Buy it on Wii VC, b) Buy a PC Engine version or c) play it on emulators.
Or d) learn patience and buy it at a more reasonable cost. Many of my games came from eBay, yet I'd wager that I've spent half as much amassing my collection as what you've spent on yours.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMBut if I want to spend my hard earned money on something, then that's my deal and fuck you for suggesting I'm ruining anything.
Why are you in this thread? It's clearly for bitching about eBay price gouges, not talking about your unfounded troubles with a particular seller. I'd say fuck
you, but clearly eBay has already done the deed, repeatedly.
Quote from: guest on 10/25/2011, 01:17 PMI and surely many others here could easily afford to blow $10,000 (a.k.a. less than one meth batch) to amass an insta-collection. The point is not personal affordability but rather the stupidity of the 'gotta have it now' collectors that will pay anything just to complete their 1337 retro-collection and be the envy of all their friends.
I'll be honest with you: my friends don't give a shit. They played SNES and Genesis BITD and they play PS3 and 360 now. I don't collect turbo for my friends, this forum or anyone aside from myself.
QuoteBut they are destroying the market. Every time some johnny-come-lately buys a game at whatever silly price it's being offered, they're artificially inflating the price, which probably makes them happy and 'proves' that their collection was a sound investment. Bravo on your hollow victory - no doubt you (a collective you, not you specifically) will sleep soundly knowing the awesomeness and expense of your collection; no less certain is the fact that another impetuous clown will snap it up when the bauble inevitably loses it's gleam and it's time to sell.
Sure, and if people would only pay $5 for a Stradivarius, they'd only be worth $5? Anyway, exactly how long do you think I've been playing TG? Around 20 years. How long do you think I've been collecting for? After selling off my initial collection in college, I started rebuilding in 2009. How many turbo games do you think I've sold in the past 10 years? None. Not one. I won't either, I've made that mistake before and I've regretted it since. I don't know why you are under the impression I'm a "johnny-come-lately". I'm not interested in an e-penis measuring contest, but I want you to understand I'm not some 15 year old that saw TG games on the Wii and decided he had to have all of them.
QuoteOr d) learn patience and buy it at a more reasonable cost. Many of my games came from eBay, yet I'd wager that I've spent half as much amassing my collection as what you've spent on yours.
To be clear, most of my games haven't come from ebay. Again, congrats if you've gotten games cheaper. I don't doubt it. When did you start collecting? What games are you still missing? How long have you been looking for the games you are still missing? How much are you willing to pay for the games you still need?
QuoteWhy are you in this thread? It's clearly for bitching about eBay price gouges, not talking about your unfounded troubles with a particular seller. I'd say fuck you, but clearly eBay has already done the deed, repeatedly.
Why am I posting in a thread about ebay gouging alerting people to a potential scam artist? You can't figure that out? Was it unfounded? It appears to be, and I regret saying it. I won't apologize for trying to warn people about rip off artists though.
Sadler - i dont see anything wrong with you warning us on this guy. Nor the fact u decided to pick up dynastic for 600 - i had the same itch too. Before this gets out of control i do think we should not curse each other off on this thread... We are all drawn to this board and the games for diff reasons- i for one loves traveling bqck in time and reliving my childhood- i find it a great way to get away from the chaotic, cutthroat competite corp enviorment i live in every day. I therefore know what u feel when a title youve been afte pops up and money becomes secondary, and time is more of a priority. Been there done that. Although the flip side is also super fun - the treasure hunting approqch.
Overall i think as long as we are all respectful to the board memebrs and share different perspectives, there is no harm. From my 1.5 years since joining this board i find 97% of members are cool and each have unique personqlities that i enjoy and view as friends with. Aside from witnessing Royvegas blantantly ripping off memebrs last year and selling implode all that, i think we all get along well great and thats what makes this community so tight and awesome imo.
Game on and lets be respectful to each other!! I personally got am itch to get back into SMS and have my eyes on a sms system these days. Lol. There are ebay gorgin that too. Graded golden axe warrior for 300... Shiiiiit
Well said JapanTokei. I apologize for being disrespectful, I edited my post to take that out. I meant what I said about liking most everyone on this board. That includes Necro! He's funny in chat and posts good stuff. :D Believe it or not, I even understand where he's coming. I freely admit that things like $80 Keith Courage games are stupid, and I don't have any respect for sellers like that. I think where we disagree is whether or not Dynastic Hero should go for $600.
Anyway, NecroPhile, I'm sorry for being an asshole and taking it personally. I hope you accept my apology. I think I'll back out of this thread now, back to your regularly scheduled ebay bashing. :)
Coolio, Sadler! Im off to bed - baby duty has my body clock all fried up here its 4 am here in singapore. Btw, if after you play dynastic and gets bored with it , i will take it fro. You for 200.. Lol. I just bought the jp version to appease my urge to splurge last month and my wifeys friend will be bringi g it to my house when she visits fro
Japan i december. I will beef up my japanese so i can get by dynastic with $10 instead then :)
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 01:54 PMSure, and if people would only pay $5 for a Stradivarius, they'd only be worth $5?
And if
Bomberman '93 is worth $166 and
Dynastic Hero is worth $600, why have multiple copies of the former since sold for under $100 and a copy of the latter is currently available for $500? You just paid the 'going rate', right?
Paying even more than the usual eBay gouge job is why I say that you're a part of the escalating price problem, but why do you care what I think? It's not like I brought out the pitchforks and torches or questioned your sister's purity, and you don't even see high prices as a problem anyway.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 01:54 PMI don't know why you are under the impression I'm a "johnny-come-lately".
It comes from your near total lack of patience coupled with your willingness to buy a title at seemingly any price once you've set your sights on it. Plus this:
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 01:54 PMAfter selling off my initial collection in college, I started rebuilding in 2009. How many turbo games do you think I've sold in the past 10 years? None. Not one
Built your collection in under two years? Sounds like a relative novice at Turbob collecting to me (your experience from twenty years ago is merely anecdotal, as it bears little on buying games today).
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 01:54 PMWhy am I posting in a thread about ebay gouging alerting people to a potential scam artist? You can't figure that out? Was it unfounded? It appears to be, and I regret saying it. I won't apologize for trying to warn people about rip off artists though.
Stuff the indignant victim bull. If you truly wanted to warn us of a perceived threat, don't bury it within a wholly unrelated thread.
I guess I'll take that as "apology not accepted." :(
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:13 PMI guess I'll take that as "apology not accept." :(
Sure it's accepted, though hardly necessary; I thought it was a mostly civil discussion, and my last message was merely me explaining my reasoning. Is this a topic that can't be discussed at all?
Opinions vary: some peeps here think that
any dealings on eBay are part of the problem, some think it's all supply and demand, some (like me) are somewhere between the two, and some simply don't give a shit.
WAIT YOU MEAN KEITH COURAGE AIN'T WORTH $80? Crap and here I've been buying up all these copys to resell and retire in a year ;-)
As I've learned the hard way at work many times, it can be difficult to read emotion over text. I certainly don't want to step on any toes and I don't want to clog up your thread with a slap fight. I do understand where you are coming from, though we clearly don't agree on all points.
I'm more than willing to continue the discussion if you'd like. I promise to leave the "fuck you"s out of it this time. :) I really am curious about some of the questions I asked you earlier, just to get a better read on what your comfort level for purchasing a game is. Are there titles you are still looking for? How long are you willing to wait for them? What would you be willing to pay for them?
If you'd rather spin off a different thread, that's cool too.
Patience is definitely a virtue. For example, when I finally acquired my copy of Beyond Shadowgate a few months ago I didn't pay nearly what it goes for on eBay. I ended up trading a semi common game, an Alien Crush box, and a little bit of $$.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:39 PMI promise to leave the "fuck you"s out of it this time. :)
We can save 'em for those that really deserve it. Like the French.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:39 PMAre there titles you are still looking for?
Essentially, anything I don't already have. Of the pricey titles ($100+), methinks the only ones I don't have yet are
Dynastic Hero, Super Air Zonk, and
Magical Chase.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:39 PMHow long are you willing to wait for them?
'Til the cows come home.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:39 PMWhat would you be willing to pay for them?
For most games, I consider anything at the low end of eBay prices to be fair, but that doesn't work too well for less common games, like the above three. Off hand I couldn't say how much I'd pay for one of those today, but it certainly wouldn't be as much as the recent high BIN prices.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 05:39 PMIf you'd rather spin off a different thread, that's cool too.
Nah, discussing what we consider a gouge job to be is pretty close to the topic.
Quote from: Mathius on 10/25/2011, 06:01 PMPatience is definitely a virtue. For example, when I finally acquired my copy of Beyond Shadowgate a few months ago I didn't pay nearly what it goes for on eBay. I ended up trading a semi common game, an Alien Crush box, and a little bit of $$.
Something similar happened to me, altough not quite on the same scale. Instead of buying the Alien Crush I saw at 20€ I waited for a better deal. Just 2 months later, I got Alien Crush, World Class Baseball and Power Golf, all 3, unopened, for 15€.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 10/25/2011, 03:34 PMAside from witnessing Royvegas blantantly ripping off memebrs last year and selling implode all that, i think we all get along well great and thats what makes this community so tight and awesome imo.
While people may have not liked my pricing on my collection that I sold, I never ripped off anyone on this forum or anywhere else. If you have any proof of me "ripping anyone off" please provide it.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/25/2011, 12:02 PMDynastic Hero.
Before I go on, let me make it abundantly clear: I like you NecroPhile, as well as just about everyone on this board. You guys are great people, very knowledgeable, and always willing to help fellow turbo fans. I truly appreciate it.
Now, having said that, I'm feeling cranky, let's hash this out again. Could you spend every waking moment scouring garage sales, flea markets and craigslist hoping you you find a copy of Dyanstic Hero for $0.50? Yeah. Could you hope to run across a misspelled copy with a BIN of $50 that lasts for 15 seconds? Sure. Are those realistic ways to find these rare games? No. Not at all, and I think you are kidding yourself if you believe that. I don't care that some of you found Magical Chase 6 years ago for $5. Congrats. That isn't the common case. So what are we really looking at here? Supply vs demand. Obviously there are people willing to pay these prices. Do I think an $80 Keith Courage is stupid? Of course! If there were copies of Dynastic Hero on ebay every day for $50, then $600 would be stupid. There aren't. $500-600 for that game is common. This isn't a "problem," it's the realities of economics. I'm sorry if some of you can't afford a $2000 Magical Chase. Honestly, right now I can't either. But I'm not going to condemn someone as "destroying the turbo market" if they pay that. They have the money to afford it, they want it, and that's fine.
Seriously, you want to play these games cheaply? You've got 3 options: a) Buy it on Wii VC, b) Buy a PC Engine version or c) play it on emulators. Have to have a physical copy of the US version? Then pay the going rate. I've done it all ways. Now I want a complete US collection. Out of maybe 130 US titles I own, I think there's only 3 I've paid more than $100 for.
I'm not interested in destroying anything turbo related. I support homebrew. I offer to mail around memorabilia for free. Shit, I'll give away sealed copies of TV Sports games (sorry, that's all I've got duplicates of) to anyone that needs them. But if I want to spend my hard earned money on something, then that's my deal.
I agree with the above.
People have the right to list a game on ebay for whatever they want and similarly people have the right to pay whatever they want.
For some people, time happens to be a more precious commodity than money... I still (as a holdover from times when I was a poor student) probably tend to spend way too much time attempting to get good deals. Now with a job and more personal responsibilities, it would probably serve me better to spend more money and gain more time... I could probably just pick up an extra shift at work and make up the difference... while overall spending less time... but it's a hard habit to break... still refreshing ebay trying to catch that $15 BIN "Magikal Chaze" :D
Magical Chase is purchased for $5 much more often than it is at $5000 - $10000, or rare NES Sports games selling for $30000 - $50000.
None of the people saying that games can be found at reasonable prices is saying that the games are only worth the least they have ever sold for. It's only pro-record high selling prices people who are claiming that games are worth every bit as much as anyone has possibly sold them for.
"Possibly " because record highs on eBay arent an indication of an actual sale or intention. Aside from all the fake bidding and fake selling that goes on with eBay, market manipulators who buy every game up to a certain price with the sole intention of controlling the market arent buying games as games nor games as collectibles based on what they value them for or even what they think that others value them at. They are doing something outside of all that and itscthese artificial spikes mixed in with genuine purchasing that throw off people who collect games they arent familiar with or care what their actual "values" might be. Their understanding of the market starts and ends with the recent history, or worse, the current asking prices of games on eBay.
Those people alone support the others manipulating the market. People who say that finding games for less is complete fantasy are free to continue paying whatever they feel that they must. But they can't change the reality of the rest of us who ARE actually finding all these games for less. It will continue to be b.s. to you, but for the rest of us it is really happening and you can't change that.
Case in point.... a few weeks ago a copy of beyond shadowgate sold for $400+... just today another similar copy sold for just over $200... so what is Beyond Shadowgate really worth? Ill bet the second seller was expecting to get $400 for his/her copy just like the other guy (of whom there is some suspicion of shilling etc)
I also find it humorous when pro-high selling price people, who often literally say "good for them" about someone selling a game for the most that they can get ("it's their right!"), no matter how cheap they got it for... -ask the rest of us where they can find all the cheap games ("prove it!"). :lol:
Roy may not have ripped anyone off, but people like him have made it harder for you guys, especially those who want to jump into a community and instantly reap all the benefits.
Also, many of us who make the biggest argument against high prices = absolute value, arent cheapskates. We actually spend hundreds of dollars on single game related items.
All that you are buying when you pay a high+ price for a game is time. A fraction of that purchase of time is the actual game. I might have bought Magical Chase and Cotton new for $5 each, but I also paid over $100 each for Golden Axe, Super Darius and Side Arms Special. I also spent over $1200 to aquire my first Turbo CD. I couldn't be happier with those purchases. Instead of waiting until I found them cheap, I paid a premium to have them as soon as possible. The difference between myself and modern price-based collectors, is that I don't fool myself about what I'm really paying for.
As gross as it is when I hear people say that their overpriced purchase is "an investment", and they are supporting price jacking on purpose... It only makes me wonder why these financial geniuses even bother with game collecting, since their stashes of Beanie Babies and Pogs should be security enough for their future. :wink:
BlackTiger! been a while since I saw ya on the boards...
I agree, the most important thing is for people to not just pickup the games for "investment" purposes, if they have no intention of playing/collecting them, rather just to resale them later. If that's the case, move onto the stock market !
Some deals I got recently Im happy with....
I got Toilet Kids on ebay for $25 and STRIP Fighter for $18. The games didnt have manuals but the price was :shock: amazing. There is a complete copy of STRIP Fighter II on ebay now for $240, no thanks! And Toilet kids goes for about 70-140 on ebay, no thanks. Also I got an Arcade Card Pro for $24 which isn't too bad. If you are patient you can still score deals on ebay!!!
Also recently I found a turbo grafx 16 with the cd attachment in a small "mom and pop" gamestore. It had one loose hu card (r-type) but no cd games or system card. The owner said he was selling it cheap since he had no way to test the cd unit. I popped in a music cd to see if the laser works, which it did. So I bought it for the asking price of $42 !!!
So for about $110 total I got Toilet Kids, Strip Fighter, R-type, Arcade Card PRO, and a turbo grafx16 complete cd system setup.
It's actually been a good year!
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/25/2011, 07:59 PMWhile people may have not liked my pricing on my collection that I sold, I never ripped off anyone on this forum or anywhere else. If you have any proof of me "ripping anyone off" please provide it.
"Ripoff" does not equal "scam". As you say, some cared not for your prices, and one definition for ripoff is 'paying more than something is worth'.
Quote from: guest on 10/25/2011, 06:39 PMWe can save 'em for those that really deserve it. Like the French.
:lol: Deal.
QuoteEssentially, anything I don't already have. Of the pricey titles ($100+), methinks the only ones I don't have yet are Dynastic Hero, Super Air Zonk, and Magical Chase.
Sounds like our goals are the same. This does bring up the question of what games you believe are $100+ titles. Here are the titles I'm missing (no, I don't care about Bikini Girls or whatever, nor different colored Champions Forever-at least not for now :D ):
Beyond Shadowgate
Bonk 3
Cotton
Legend Of Hero Tonma
Magical Chase
Might And Magic 3
Soldier Blade
Super Air Zonk
Terraforming
Note that pretty much every one of those titles are generally considered expensive, I started with the cheap games. I don't think I'd be upset to pay more than $100 for any of those, though I'm harboring hope that I'll find a loose Bonk 3 for less. Several of those I full expect to pay more than $200 for. Magical Chase is the only one on the list I'd pay $500 or more for.
Quote'Til the cows come home.
I think this is the major area we disagree on, but maybe I should give a bit of context. First, prices are dynamic and with few exceptions they don't tend to get cheaper. Even in the 2 years I've been trying to collect, prices have jumped quite a bit (perhaps due to my own actions). However, it seems safe to guess that the longer I wait, the more I'm likely to pay for a given game. Moreover, I do have a decent job right now and due to the unfortunate death of my grandmother back in March, I've got some extra savings.
To put some time frame on it, I'd like to finish off my collection sometime in the next couple years. I certainly don't want to wait indefinitely to complete my collection. I fully expect Magical Chase to be the last title I buy and I don't expect it to be cheap.
QuoteFor most games, I consider anything at the low end of eBay prices to be fair, but that doesn't work too well for less common games, like the above three. Off hand I couldn't say how much I'd pay for one of those today, but it certainly wouldn't be as much as the recent high BIN prices.
Cop out! :D That's cool, I'm sure it depends on any number of environmentally dependent variables.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/26/2011, 07:28 PMNote that pretty much every one of those titles are generally considered expensive, I started with the cheap games. I don't think I'd be upset to pay more than $100 for any of those, though I'm harboring hope that I'll find a loose Bonk 3 for less.
A year ago
Bonk 3 (huey),
Cotton, Legend Of Hero Tonma, and
Soldier Blade could easily be bought for under $100; and
Beyond Shadowgate and
Terraforming could be had right around the $100 mark. Only time will tell if the current retardo pricing is at or near the high-water mark, but I fully expect prices to eventually settle back to where they'd been for years. Surely the market can't support $300
Cottons (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantasic-Night-Dreams-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Duo-Complete-/190589588776?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c60065528), $290
Bonk 3s (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-NEC-TurboGrafx-DUO-Turbo-Grafx-Pristine-COMPLETE-/260865552351?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbccc6fdf), $450
Legend of Hero Tonmas (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-HERO-TONMA-TURBOGRAFX-16-NIB-Factory-Sealed-TURBO-GRAFX-DUO-HuCARD-/290619415810?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43aa445d02), and $355
Soldier Blades (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-TurboDuo-1992-/180739918578?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a14f04af2) indefinitely; much like beanie babies, comics, and various card collections, this market will eventually crash.
Well I wish it would hurry up and crash already.
Quote from: Senshi on 10/27/2011, 10:59 AMWell I wish it would hurry up and crash already.
Ha ha yeah me too! :D
Take it easy gents, I have a feeling this is only the beginning. I've taken a 6 or so year break from TG/PCE collecting until I recently started back up this year. I've seen the spike in game prices on eBay and I don't see them slowing down. Especially when games like World Sports Competition recently sells for almost 100 bucks. I just hope I'm wrong since it appears to be driving import prices up as well.
Its really interesting to see the ebay market dynamics and the horde stampede movement to snatch up us tg games as any price. When i lost interest in my tg system, i dunped everything cheap on the Turboboards ( think that was the name) in 1997. I had my stash lying in my closet up to that point and was delighted ti be avle to get cash for it. I then saw a movement on ebay that had mostly centered around 2 titles - macross 2036 at around 75 bucks and dracula x at 175 or so. Nobody even gave a hoot about spine cards then, and i started windoe shopping on the games listed out of curiousity, since i didnt know what most titles were at the time. This was a time any pce title would sell, at higher prices to the us TG counterparts. I as a college student hit the jackpot one summer in 1998 and found a huge stash in a taiwan dealer, and which i brought back and sold stuff like DE2 and Valis 4 all pce versions for 75 dollars each. Popful mail and seiya monogatari were 175 dollar titles then too. I then stopped tracking this around 2002. I dived back in 2009 and was surpised to see us counterparts gain a premium, cuz my opinion the coverarts were sheit and screwed up compared to the jp counterparts, to fit the us culture. It wasnt until the late releases bomberman looked like bomberman, soldier blade actually like yhe normal star soldier art, etc.
These days i pay premium for us counterparts where language text is an advatage - ie DE2 and Cadash. Also exclusive kickass games like Beyond shadowgate is def a must - (i need that poster!!).
I remember back around '97-'98 Dead of the Brain was a highly sought after title as well, probably because it was released so late. But I remember it going for a small fortune on the Turbo Mailing List bitd. I don't know if that's still the case, but I rarely ever hear mention of it anymore.
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2011, 09:45 PMI remember back around '97-'98 Dead of the Brain was a highly sought after title as well
Probably not, since DotB was released in 1999. ;)
ugh... Talk about Dead of the Brain.... :) I guess it was a couple years later. Whoops! Either way, it went for a fortune here in the states when it was released, from what I recall.
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2011, 10:05 PMugh... Talk about Dead of the Brain.... :) I guess it was a couple years later. Whoops! Either way, it went for a fortune here in the states when it was released, from what I recall.
Yea they still want an arm and a leg for that game. $250, $298, $300 last I checked.
Quote from: SMF on 10/27/2011, 11:07 PMQuote from: guest on 10/27/2011, 10:05 PMugh... Talk about Dead of the Brain.... :) I guess it was a couple years later. Whoops! Either way, it went for a fortune here in the states when it was released, from what I recall.
Yea they still want an arm and a leg for that game. $250, $298, $300 last I checked.
Those prices are irrelevant as those are Ebay BIN's that have sat, and be relisted for ages...copies have sold in the last year multiple times for $200 or less.
Quote from: nectarsis on 10/27/2011, 11:18 PMQuote from: SMF on 10/27/2011, 11:07 PMQuote from: guest on 10/27/2011, 10:05 PMugh... Talk about Dead of the Brain.... :) I guess it was a couple years later. Whoops! Either way, it went for a fortune here in the states when it was released, from what I recall.
Yea they still want an arm and a leg for that game. $250, $298, $300 last I checked.
Those prices are irrelevant as those are Ebay BIN's that have sat, and be relisted for ages...copies have sold in the last year multiple times for $200 or less.
This is true, that's why they have been sittng on ebay for ages. Sorry but screw ebays bins wait a few months and deals always pop up on here. But again people with money don't know how to wait.
It's just like I posted on my Facebook:
Know what I'm sick of?
People listing common shit as "RARE!!" on eBay. I'm sorry, but the last time I checked a SEGA GENESIS WAS NOT FUCKING RARE!
Yes. Someone was actually selling THIS as "RARE":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-SEGA-GENESIS-SYSTEM-BLK-W-4-RARE-GAMES-2-SONIC-MS-PAC-MAN-BUBSY-II-/290625154840?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43aa9bef18#ht_500wt_1413 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-SEGA-GENESIS-SYSTEM-BLK-W-4-RARE-GAMES-2-SONIC-MS-PAC-MAN-BUBSY-II-/290625154840?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43aa9bef18#ht_500wt_1413)
Not Turbo related, I know, but THIS is what set me off....
Quote from: machomadness on 10/28/2011, 03:18 AMKnow what I'm sick of?
People listing common shit as "RARE!!" on eBay.
Heh, I'm with you there. OMG, look at this rarez
China Warrior (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHINA-WARRIOR-rare-Turbografx-16-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-game-/230101251448?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35931a7578) and
Vigilante (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIGILANTE-rare-Turbografx-16-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-game-/370497061104?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item56435880f0)!!! :roll:
they're about as rare as dead deer on the sides of Pennsylvania roads.
Just wanted to update you guys. Dynastic Hero arrived today, in great shape. Looking back through my history, I actually bought a game from her back in 2009, so there's quite a lengthy history there and in that time I've never had a problem. Apologies again to the seller.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/28/2011, 04:51 PMApologies again to the seller.
Too late. I already called and told them you hated them and that they smell. They started crying and hung up!
Sorry.
Sadler, play thry dynastic and let me know how it plays... I got my jp version coming soon
Speaking of price gouging: http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/56231332?_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_pcategid=139973&_pcatid=2&_refkw=bomberman+93&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5646&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
$179 dollars for bomberman 93!? Seriously? Thats getting into the Neo Geo cart price range there.
Just the poster from Might & Magic III for $53.95 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Might-Magic-III-3-Isles-Terra-POSTER-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-/200669970853?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb8dcc1a5). :|
Ys I&II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Complete-Excellent-/320785726510?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab051bc2e) complete is starting at $599.99, get in before the bids get out of hand :roll:
Seller also has Cadash for $299.
...looks like all I can afford is the the Might and Magic poster... :(
Quote from: BigT on 11/01/2011, 04:46 AMYs I&II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Complete-Excellent-/320785726510?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab051bc2e) complete is starting at $599.99, get in before the bids get out of hand :roll:
Seller also has Cadash for $299.
...looks like all I can afford is the the Might and Magic poster... :(
haha looks like his logic is that Ys 1&2 must be worth more money because there are 2 games in one! hehe
Quote from: RR1980 on 11/01/2011, 04:51 AMQuote from: BigT on 11/01/2011, 04:46 AMYs I&II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Complete-Excellent-/320785726510?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab051bc2e) complete is starting at $599.99, get in before the bids get out of hand :roll:
Seller also has Cadash for $299.
...looks like all I can afford is the the Might and Magic poster... :(
haha looks like his logic is that Ys 1&2 must be worth more money because there are 2 games in one! hehe
Or because it's one of the games everyone knows. You know what's even WORSE and I was talking about it the other day with someone: those "graded" games on eBay. You guys see this now? They grades games like baseball cards and comics! Oh, well, mine's an 85, so you MUST pay me $300!
Things like that only drive UP the cost of games. If they're going to do shit like that, I might as well put up my "85" Star Raiders for $500 and my "90" Venture for $700...just pure ridiculousness!
good thing this type of grading systems is only for the TG16/Turbo CD stuff and not the Japanese PCE stuff.....unless the 85% new grading system starts to catch on hehe
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that the person selling the games is grading them too... could there be a conflict of interests? :?
Evil Ebay tactics, almost got duo-rx for $200 bucks until the last 10 minutes someone decided to go up to $350. Lame. Thats not even counting shipping. Oh well, found this instead:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-DUO-RX-Console-System-Junk-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Video-Game-0274-/360406389848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e9e51458
Hmm....
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2011, 11:38 PMEvil Ebay tactics, almost got duo-rx for $200 bucks until the last 10 minutes someone decided to go up to $350. Lame. Thats not even counting shipping. Oh well, found this instead:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-DUO-RX-Console-System-Junk-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Video-Game-0274-/360406389848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e9e51458
Hmm....
Got a Neo Geo CD system from this guy back in the day. Was cool becasue all that was wrong with it was the spindle was pushed down. Still, if you can fix the CD ROM drive, it might be worth it.
I try and stay away from ebay anymore. Those guys are on crack. Still, you know what's worse anymore? Shopgoodwill.com. Insane prices and insane shipping to boot. You'd swear that the people there love getting ripped off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160678301931
Yeah, I'll get right on that.
Quote from: allyourblood on 11/07/2011, 02:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/160678301931
Yeah, I'll get right on that.
"Comes with the original Jewel case." Must be a super rare Neutopia I jewel case version of Neutopia II. :lol:
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/07/2011, 03:34 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 11/07/2011, 02:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/160678301931
Yeah, I'll get right on that.
"Comes with the original Jewel case." Must be a super rare Neutopia I jewel case version of Neutopia II. :lol:
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/07/2011, 03:34 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 11/07/2011, 02:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/160678301931
Yeah, I'll get right on that.
"Comes with the original Jewel case." Must be a super rare Neutopia I jewel case version of Neutopia II. :lol:
No kidding!
It's not just tg16 stuff but also tg16 related stuff. Until recently they had a loose copy of Bonk's Adventure for the NES for $200.
Granted its a rare release for NES, but come on.
It didn't have a box or manual either, and the sticker was a little mussed.
I just checked eBay and I don't see it. I hope no one bought the thing.
Get a TG and never before seen game for it. (Not gouging, just funny)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-GAME-SYSTEM-AND-GAME-/220889188904?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336e058a28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-RARE-Games-converter-turbo-grafx-16-adapter-/360405003277?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item53e9cfec0d
Best price I have seen on one of these in a long time! However, I'll stick to my chopsado instead. ^^
Quote from: MotherGunner on 11/07/2011, 07:24 PMGet a TG and never before seen game for it. (Not gouging, just funny)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-GAME-SYSTEM-AND-GAME-/220889188904?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336e058a28
what was that game that was included in that listing? which system was it for even?
Quote from: RR1980 on 11/08/2011, 01:21 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 11/07/2011, 07:24 PMGet a TG and never before seen game for it. (Not gouging, just funny)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-GAME-SYSTEM-AND-GAME-/220889188904?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336e058a28
what was that game that was included in that listing? which system was it for even?
It's one of them Codemasters games for the Genesis. Dizzy's Adventure or somethin'...
Quote from: c0ldb33r on 11/07/2011, 07:20 PMIt's not just tg16 stuff but also tg16 related stuff. Until recently they had a loose copy of Bonk's Adventure for the NES for $200.
Granted its a rare release for NES, but come on.
It didn't have a box or manual either, and the sticker was a little mussed.
I just checked eBay and I don't see it. I hope no one bought the thing.
Advanced Search / Show Completed listings shows that it went for $150 B/O.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_nkw=nes+bonk&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=nes+bonk&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Complete=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=10&_dmd=1&_ipg=50
Quote from: jperryss on 11/08/2011, 07:38 PMAdvanced Search / Show Completed listings shows that it went for $150 B/O.
Holy shit that's incredible. Like jaw dropping stupidity.
I bought the same game for $75, which I did by accident.
$150 is just bat shit insane :shock:
Quote from: c0ldb33r on 11/08/2011, 07:48 PMQuote from: jperryss on 11/08/2011, 07:38 PMAdvanced Search / Show Completed listings shows that it went for $150 B/O.
Holy shit that's incredible. Like jaw dropping stupidity.
I bought the same game for $75, which I did by accident.
$150 is just bat shit insane :shock:
No shit! It's insane that Bonk's Adventure foes for so much on the NES when it really isn't as rare as people make it out to be! I'm tempted to go to Game Dude and get the five copies they had there just to flip it on the bay!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-System-Brand-NEW-90-GOLD-LEVEL-Graded-/320799835761?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab1290671
$1234 for a brand new turbo! It even comes with Keith Courage! What a bargain!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/25/2011, 07:39 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-System-Brand-NEW-90-GOLD-LEVEL-Graded-/320799835761?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab1290671
$1234 for a brand new turbo! It even comes with Keith Courage! What a bargain!
One..two...three...four huh? Sounds like he pulled that out of his poopshute and called it a day.
A minty, boxed $2000 TurboDuo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Collector-Condition-Ultra-Rare-/160691637298?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2569f7cc32).... though it does come with a sweet display case (maybe).
that is a nice duo though.
Weird table.
WOW what a joke, Table is cool tho lol
I offered 1.00
Quote from: bernielindell on 11/30/2011, 09:24 PMI offered 1.00
Just to fuck with him, I offered $2.
Quote from: guest on 12/01/2011, 12:20 PMJust to fuck with him, I offered $2.
... and I offered him $3. Next?
i offered $4
Quote from: guest on 12/01/2011, 03:25 PMi offered $4
I offered $5. I am sure to win this thing!
This guy is in St. Louis, where I live. I should find out who he is and talk some sense into him
Offered $3.33 :twisted:
LOL I got all you suckers beat. I offered $6.66 BUT only if it includes the Duo Tap thats in the pics lol.
Also gonna try to pick up his rare Keith Courage for $26. I need that game dearly lol.
Actually it should only be worth $3 cause it will surely need a cap swap. At least it will for the sound caps.
Sad part is its used. I offered him $5 dollars, probably going to get him really heated to take it down from ebay.
$17.24 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-II-CE-OBI-Obi-only-NO-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-PC-Engine-Duo-/260907111342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbf4693ae) for a Street Fighter II' spine card (click other auctions to see similar stupidity); heh, not even the complete game is worth that much.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 12/02/2011, 04:24 PMSad part is its used. I offered him $5 dollars, probably going to get him really heated to take it down from ebay.
That's the goal. Take 'em down one douche at a time.:P
Quote from: guest on 12/02/2011, 04:26 PM$17.24 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-II-CE-OBI-Obi-only-NO-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-PC-Engine-Duo-/260907111342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbf4693ae) for a Street Fighter II' spine card (click other auctions to see similar stupidity); heh, not even the complete game is worth that much.
Wait, if I was to resurrect my moribund eBay account, I could try to sell Obi/spine cards? I have tons of those stupid things.
But I'm not inclined to sell anything on eBay.
You could sell 'em here - there's a few peeps that are as strangely addicted to silly spines as I am to silly boxes.
Yes the Duo is in perfect shape everything is basicly mint in box. Ill give him what it sold for in the store back in the day $299 buti can understand it being rare so ill toss in another $100. People need to be bitch slapped over this crap.
Quote from: guest on 12/02/2011, 04:26 PM$17.24 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-II-CE-OBI-Obi-only-NO-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-PC-Engine-Duo-/260907111342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbf4693ae) for a Street Fighter II' spine card (click other auctions to see similar stupidity); heh, not even the complete game is worth that much.
Thats crazy considering I got the game for $10 bucks that is complete! These people need to quit smoking butt crack.
Quote from: guest on 12/02/2011, 05:31 PMYou could sell 'em here - there's a few peeps that are as strangely addicted to silly spines as I am to silly boxes.
I myself am an unabashed spine card nerd!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160691637298&ssPageName=ADME:B:BODO:US:1
Got him to drop the price lol
Thats after I told him I can get em for a tenth of the price.
Honestly, the price's people are listing JB Harold Murder Club and Cratermaze lately make me want to give up looking at ebay altogether...
Quote from: djolof on 12/05/2011, 07:43 PMHonestly, the price's people are listing JB Harold Murder Club and Cratermaze lately make me want to give up looking at ebay altogether...
Didnt you know JB Harold Murder Club is rarer then some game called Magical Chase. :-"
Hows this one, after all its rare and mint
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Condition-Ultra-Rare-Mint-/160691637298?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2569f7cc32
Yea that Due was talked about 1 page back lol. It was orignally $2000 he dropped the price so NOW ITS A STEAL.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-Hucard-Japan-Import-FIERY-SPIRIT-HIGH-SCHOOL-FOOTBALL-/330654187399?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfc867f87
Think he meant 8 dollars?
Quote from: SMF on 12/06/2011, 12:02 PMYea that Due was talked about 1 page back lol. It was orignally $2000 he dropped the price so NOW ITS A STEAL.
haha...he removed the offers...I'm sure we had nothing to do with that 8-[ O:)
Not a gouge but the title is funny. 7 RPG, 1 RPG same thing?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-13-Turbo-Grafx-games-manuals-5-sports-7-RPG-1-Driving-game-/160700027696?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256a77d330#ht_918wt_1270
Heh, that's a good one! Even one RPG is rather a stretch.
QuoteRole Playing games: Legendary Axe, Deep Blue, Dungeon Explorer, Keith Courage, Bonk's Adventure, Bloody Wolf, Splatterhouse
By that seller's definition of RPG, all games would be considered role playing games. TV Sports Football would be an RPG by assuming the "role" of a Football player. :lol:
I offered $10 to this clown (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190616034315), but he declined. And here I thought I was being generous. :twisted:
wow, really? JB harold isn't hard to come by at all
I got my boxed and complete (hell, there's even the shrink wrap still on the box) for $10 shipped last year.
Quote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 06:41 PMI offered $10 to this clown (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190616034315), but he declined. And here I thought I was being generous. :twisted:
I'm not a clown and I don't really want to part with my stuff but I need to at least list it to see what kind of "reasonable offers I might get. Times are tough right now so I decided to "just see what happens". Video games are just not a priority right now. I'm torn about even considering letting this go as I was hoping to pass all of this cool stuff that I spent years collecting to my daughter...
Yes that price is SUPER high, but If those actually interested started shooting me real offers instead of trying to make a point and be snarky, somebody might actually end up with a good deal. And I did lower the price from $1800 to $1600.
I'm sure it will sell to somebody for much, much less than I'm asking. I'm not clueless.
Tell me what is it really worth? Should I part it out? Should I just sell the rares?
Truly,
David
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 10:40 PMQuote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 06:41 PMI offered $10 to this clown (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190616034315), but he declined. And here I thought I was being generous. :twisted:
I'm not a clown and I don't really want to part with my stuff but I need to at least list it to see what kind of "reasonable offers I might get. Times are tough right now so I decided to "just see what happens". Video games are just not a priority right now. I'm torn about even considering letting this go as I was hoping to pass all of this cool stuff that I spent years collecting to my daughter...
Yes that price is SUPER high, but If those actually interested started shooting me real offers instead of trying to make a point and be snarky, somebody might actually end up with a good deal. And I did lower the price from $1800 to $1600.
I'm sure it will sell to somebody for much, much less than I'm asking. I'm not clueless.
Tell me what is it really worth? Should I part it out? Should I just sell the rares?
Truly,
David
Why not just list it slightly above a reasonable price that you would let it go for in the first place? Not a number that is way higher than it is all worth. It does make you come off as a seller that won't take actual reasonable offers of which the lot would be worth. It will appear as a waste of time for potential buyers. Those are all common lower priced games. I don't see a Bonk 3, Magical Chase or Dynastic Hero... not even so much as a Japanese Dracula X or Double Dragon 2. Not to mention the whole point of even buying a collection bundle 9/10 times is to just simply get a great deal.
Quote from: SNKNostalgia on 12/16/2011, 11:00 PMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 10:40 PMQuote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 06:41 PMI offered $10 to this clown (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190616034315), but he declined. And here I thought I was being generous. :twisted:
I'm not a clown and I don't really want to part with my stuff but I need to at least list it to see what kind of "reasonable offers I might get. Times are tough right now so I decided to "just see what happens". Video games are just not a priority right now. I'm torn about even considering letting this go as I was hoping to pass all of this cool stuff that I spent years collecting to my daughter...
Yes that price is SUPER high, but If those actually interested started shooting me real offers instead of trying to make a point and be snarky, somebody might actually end up with a good deal. And I did lower the price from $1800 to $1600.
I'm sure it will sell to somebody for much, much less than I'm asking. I'm not clueless.
Tell me what is it really worth? Should I part it out? Should I just sell the rares?
Truly,
David
Why not just list it slightly above a reasonable price that you would let it go for in the first place? Not a number that is way higher than it is all worth. It does make you come off as a seller that won't take actual reasonable offers of which the lot would be worth. It will appear as a waste of time for potential buyers. Those are all common lower priced games. I don't see a Bonk 3, Magical Chase or Dynastic Hero... not even so much as a Japanese Dracula X or Double Dragon 2. Not to mention the whole point of even buying a collection bundle 9/10 times is to just simply get a great deal.
Fair enough... But I was assuming it would be most appealing to people looking to get into the TG16 thing, not seasoned collectors. If I had those kind of games I would sell them off outright. And there are some less common items in there like the Super CD card, Ys III, Order of the Griffon (with OG box), etc.
It's an experiment... I'm sure I will adjust it depending on how serious I get about unloading it or maybe I'll take it down if business picks up and we can afford to pay our mortgage...
Passive aggressive BS is just lazy and trite. He could have just messaged me and told me I was WAY off and suggested a price. I mean, I am a member here... even though it's been forever since I last posted.
Cheers,
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:18 PMQuote from: SNKNostalgia on 12/16/2011, 11:00 PMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 10:40 PMQuote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 06:41 PMI offered $10 to this clown (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190616034315), but he declined. And here I thought I was being generous. :twisted:
I'm not a clown and I don't really want to part with my stuff but I need to at least list it to see what kind of "reasonable offers I might get. Times are tough right now so I decided to "just see what happens". Video games are just not a priority right now. I'm torn about even considering letting this go as I was hoping to pass all of this cool stuff that I spent years collecting to my daughter...
Yes that price is SUPER high, but If those actually interested started shooting me real offers instead of trying to make a point and be snarky, somebody might actually end up with a good deal. And I did lower the price from $1800 to $1600.
I'm sure it will sell to somebody for much, much less than I'm asking. I'm not clueless.
Tell me what is it really worth? Should I part it out? Should I just sell the rares?
Truly,
David
Why not just list it slightly above a reasonable price that you would let it go for in the first place? Not a number that is way higher than it is all worth. It does make you come off as a seller that won't take actual reasonable offers of which the lot would be worth. It will appear as a waste of time for potential buyers. Those are all common lower priced games. I don't see a Bonk 3, Magical Chase or Dynastic Hero... not even so much as a Japanese Dracula X or Double Dragon 2. Not to mention the whole point of even buying a collection bundle 9/10 times is to just simply get a great deal.
Fair enough... But I was assuming it would be most appealing to people looking to get into the TG16 thing, not seasoned collectors. If I had those kind of games I would sell them off outright. And there are some less common items in there like the Super CD card, Ys III, Order of the Griffon (with OG box), etc.
It's an experiment... I'm sure I will adjust it depending on how serious I get about unloading it or maybe I'll take it down if business picks up and we can afford to pay our mortgage...
Passive aggressive BS is just lazy and trite. He could have just messaged me and told me I was WAY off and suggested a price. I mean, I am a member here... even though it's been forever since I last posted.
Cheers,
D
I'm sure Necromancer was not trying to insult you. But when your trying to sell a TG 16 system with nothing to jump out at you worth spendng that kind of money on it does make you come off as a Seller looking to screw someone that would wann start collecting. NOT to insult you but you do have a lot of commons that anyone could pick up for a few bucks. If your serious about selling it try to sell it on here to people that would love to give you fair value and that way you know its gonna go to someone that's gonna enjoy it like you have for so many years.
Ok... dropped the price to $1400. Still high I know but not crazy if you were to cobble all this stuff together separately.
I might see what happens this week and if it doesn't go I might sell off just the CD ROM, SCD card and games... keep the core system and the common stuff... maybe let Order of the Griffon go... I dunno, I really don't wanna sell it. But a chunk would go a long way for the family and I can always find this stuff again if the bug hits me during a more lucrative time.
Am I still a clown? Should I really care what you guys think?
Best,
No offense taken BTW. I was just defending myself and sayin' what I think.
Ok, I get the feeling nobody actually looked at what's in there. I know 80% is common. But if I was compelled to put this collection together somebody else might as well. And there are some harder to find items there.
I'm not looking to gouge anybody... if I was in the market I would make a offer on this. It might be lower than the asking price but then I would hope for a counter offer... and so on.
Please tell me what I could get for the lot? 'Cause I'm looking at closed auctions for some random games and I'm not seeing anything for less than $15... some go for quite a bit more... and I got 30+ of them.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:47 PMNo offense taken BTW. I was just defending myself and sayin' what I think.
Ok, I get the feeling nobody actually looked at what's in there. I know 80% is common. But if I was compelled to put this collection together somebody else might as well. And there are some harder to find items there.
I'm not looking to gouge anybody... if I was in the market I would make a offer on this. It might be lower than the asking price but then I would hope for a counter offer... and so on.
Please tell me what I could get for the lot? 'Cause I'm looking at closed auctions for some random games and I'm not seeing anything for less than $15... some go for quite a bit more... and I got 30+ of them.
Say you take $15 per game then that only equates to $450. Not long ago I scored my complete Turbo CD w/ carrying case for $250. The Super System Card ran me $55. That puts it at $755 going my route. However much more the more expensive and sought after games come out to wouldn't shoot the price up 5 or 6 hundred dollars to your asking price.
There are some good people in and around these communities trying to police the absurd amounts being asked by some eBayers. I am not putting you in that crowd because obviously you are not a big time seller. And I can totally understand you're in a time of need. We just don't like to see anyone adding fuel to the fire. If I went on eBay tomorrow and put my Super System Card up for $500 then they would call me out regardless of who I was.
I'll buy the tg16-cdrom system and one controller for $225. And then.....
...You can keep/ebay the Super system card, tg16 box, all games, controllers, joystick, tap, system carrying case, and sell those yourself. I hear the super system cards are going for some crazy high prices on ebay (about $200). You could probably ebay all this other stuff yourself for $300-$500 total or more.
Let me know if your interested. You can also PM me.
But I'm not doing any of that... I see lot auctions all the time but many do not have complete games, nice boxes, all the inserts and posters in perfect shape.... and a Legendary Axe shirt? I've actually never seen another.
I mean, I get what you are saying. We get incensed when we see gougers. But even while I was buying up stuff a few years back I would see crazy asking prices. if I felt compelled I would offer what I really thought it was worth and you know what? I got most of my rarer stuff at reasonable prices that way. What's to gain by poking the trolls with rhetorical assertions?
Look, I collect a lot of stuff. The TG16 thing is/was a small side thing for me, I loved it as a kid and wanted to expand my collection. So I ended up realizing I collect far too many things and put it on ice. But you have to understand I get it. I'm a heavy TSR/D&D collector and I can attest the gouging is far more egregious over there... Or try buying and selling vintage musical equipment. yikes!
I wouldn't be offended if somebody offered me $750... I would even think about it for a minute. I would counter offer for sure but if that was an offer I would have actually learned more about the current market from that simple interaction. A $10 offer is just a waste of everybody's time.
yeah, i'm with mathius, $700-$800 would be a fair price for everything.
that said, there are a couple things in there i'd be interested in if you decide to split it up, namely
buster bros, order of the griffon, and fantasy zone.
I'm sure if you put it up here, and just took offers, you'd get a fair price for everything, and it would all sell.
THANKS GUYS!
See, these are the kind of responses I was trying to elicit from my sale... Pretty sure I hinted at this in the copy.
Anyway, I will consider your offer(s). I'm really just not sure. I will really miss playing Ys ;)
true, i'm in the middle of book 2 right now, fantastic game!
i may also be interested in your copies of the ys games as well, i could use an upgrade in condition...
As much as I would love Order of the Griffin, I don't think I want to shell out $80 for it. I agree with my colleagues, it may be better just to sell the stuff individually instead of a massive lot.
Ok, I'll let it run this week. Then I'll itemize it all here if I'm still up for it.
I assume the core system with Keith Courage is just worth holding onto?
I guess I should have come here first... I just got on an eBay tear. figured why not. I can admit bad judgment on my part. I'm sure you guys understand.
BTW: How are the emulators? is there any way to use a TG controller with my MAC? ;)
Yeah, you can modify a TG-16 controller to USB for use on an emulator. But, on another note... Dude, if you really DO NOT want to let it go, dont. Here is why. You sell it, you pay a bill or two.. Then its gone, and if business stays the same, you are right back where you were with nothing to sell. Fuck that. Been there, done that, and regretted it. Basically having to buy it all back at a later point, for more than I did the first go around. I say buy it back later, because you are asking about emulation. That tells me you want to play the games. Guess what? No emulator, no matter how good, will satisfy like the actual hardware. Trust me, tried that approach... If you STILL decide to sell, and it does not sell on Ebay, then bring it here and part it out. It will sell, trust me.
BTW, I am one of the guys that sent you a 10.00 offer. I feel bad now after reading through your post. bnjimi2009 is my ebay ID. Please accept my apology. We just see way too many people looking to screw people over on this stuff, just cause they can. It does not appear that you are one of those sellers. If my collection wasn't so big to begin with, then I would actually send a legit offer.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck man. Hope things start looking up for your family. Merry Christmas! :)
you guys are dicks :D...lol
Thanks all. And honestly, no hard feelings. I came here because after I received 5 or 6 $10-15 offers I figured the answer might be in a post contained herein. :wink: Either way, It has helped me to think this through.
So, I've thought about it... AND: With the price currently at $1300 Or Best Offer. I'm going all-or-nothing ($1000 would being my bottom). As it were, It was my original intent to, albeit starting a tad high, justify letting it go. The chuck of cash would help me to finance a very importance piece of equipment for my band, which is my top priority after my family. I'm just not ready to go through the process of parting it out and dealing with all the separate shipping and packing, etc. Although I am still considering just selling a few items (ones without sentimental value) that folks expressed interest... Order of the Griffon would be hard for me to part with if I was keeping the core system. But I'm considering Buster Bros, YsIII and the Super System card (along with all the SCD games) as I really have no nostalgia for since recently I acquired them.
You may have noticed I have other non-gmaing items up on eBay... If a few of those sell I won't need to sell the TG16 lot. If I go another month without selling my big items I may reconsider parting out the collection here.
I appreciate being able to use this forum as a sounding board. And I apologize for a bit of trolling, since it's been a eon since I was last active.
Cheers,
David
I actually counted everything up when I saw Necromancer's link yesterday, but didn't feel it necessary to comment. Going by average eBay prices, not the top or bottom end, I estimated it would sell for $600 - $700. That took into account the limited info and for each individual item. If key items are in imnaculate condition and everything was listed separated with great descriptions and close up pics (lie-based hype about rarity and other sold prices helps), it could go for over $1000. But regular lots are supposed to offer a substantial discount, the larger the lot the larger the discount. The exception is complete sets of things that are genuine sets and that doesn't really apply to video games very often.
I'm with you Bernie he should keep it. 6 years ago I sold my entire US collection of games and US duo to now want it all back and I have been looking a while for some of the games. I most likely will never get another copy of Dynastic Hero, Dungeon explorer II, or Might and Magic III again.
I did the emulator thing for a while with a PC hooked up to my TV and if was fun but never the same. Something about just playing roms and burned discs took the fun out of it.
In other news.... Game Squad is back.... (I can tell it's him because of the stupid white tile photos...).
http://myworld.ebay.com/everythingcollect/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
Not a single LQQK or RARE!!! though seems like a massive improvement. Guess you can only shill so much when all you have left are Sega power cables. :)
Haha...i recognize that floor anywhere.
Quote from: Senshi on 12/17/2011, 09:26 PMHaha...i recognize that floor anywhere.
I missed the 'ol bastard.
Quote from: Neo Rasa on 12/17/2011, 08:27 PMNot a single LQQK or RARE!!! though seems like a massive improvement. Guess you can only shill so much when all you have left are Sega power cables. :)
Nope, now you get "HIGH QUALITY!" :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-RPG-VGA-GRADED-/220914309014?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item336f84d796
$900 for ys 3! I don't care if its "new" thats ridiculous! Someone ought to lynch the fool.
And yet we have another fool:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-Turbo-Grafx-CD-NEW-Sealed-/260872979033?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbd3dc259
Almost as much as the duo was when it was brand new! What on earth are these fools smoking?
the second one takes offers
I'm not a fan of buying sealed stuff because most if not everything i buy i want to play at some point. So there is never a reason for me to spend this kind of money on a game.
agreed i buy my games loose if possible
systems too
Pulled it down. Keeping it all... for now.
Had some bites on my other items and business seems to be picking up.
Thanks all!
Glad to be back BTW.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/18/2011, 08:18 PMPulled it down. Keeping it all... for now.
Had some bites on my other items and business seems to be picking up.
Thanks all!
Glad to be back BTW.
Welcome back! :)
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMAm I still a clown?
You might be a good guy, but your eBay actions were certainly worthy of the big top. Unrealistic BINs are a big factor in why eBay's prices are so nutso for Turbob goodies, which was why I took umbrage with your auction.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMShould I really care what you guys think?
Care what anonymous peeps say on the interwebz?!? Surely you jest.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/17/2011, 12:29 AMA $10 offer is just a waste of everybody's time.
Any less so than an $1800 asking price?
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMAm I still a clown?
You might be a good guy, but your eBay actions were certainly worthy of the big top. Unrealistic BINs are a big factor in why eBay's prices are so nutso for Turbob goodies, which was why I took umbrage with your auction.
Got it.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMShould I really care what you guys think?
Care what anonymous peeps say on the interwebz?!? Surely you jest.
Then we agree.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/17/2011, 12:29 AMA $10 offer is just a waste of everybody's time.
Any less so than an $1800 asking price?
No, because you chose to react and waste your time and mine. You made an inaccurate assumption and didn't even make your point very well... You could have just dropped me a message either here or eBay. And if you're gonna engage in detective work you have a minimum due diligence... A quick search would have vetted that I was a member here.
I admitted to making a bad judgement and adjusted accordingly. I was humble even and open to the candor. However Your behavior was simply presumptuous and reactionary.
If this is some sort of apology I accept, no hard feelings. Just maybe consider taking it down a notch, consider maybe that your tactic is slightly flawed.
Regards,
David
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMQuote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMAm I still a clown?
You might be a good guy, but your eBay actions were certainly worthy of the big top. Unrealistic BINs are a big factor in why eBay's prices are so nutso for Turbob goodies, which was why I took umbrage with your auction.
Got it.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/16/2011, 11:30 PMShould I really care what you guys think?
Care what anonymous peeps say on the interwebz?!? Surely you jest.
Then we agree.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 11:45 AMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/17/2011, 12:29 AMA $10 offer is just a waste of everybody's time.
Any less so than an $1800 asking price?
No, because you chose to react and waste your time and mine. You made an inaccurate assumption and didn't even make your point very well... You could have just dropped me a message either here or eBay. And if you're gonna engage in detective work you have a minimum due diligence... A quick search would have vetted that I was a member here.
I admitted to making a bad judgement and adjusted accordingly. I was humble even and open to the candor. However Your behavior was simply presumptuous and reactionary.
If this is some sort of apology I accept, no hard feelings. Just maybe consider taking it down a notch, consider maybe that your tactic is slightly flawed.
Regards,
David
Flawed somewhat, but when we see price gouging on Ebay, everyone suffers. Hell, I just messaged a guy who thought Ys3 was worth $279 and yet another who thought it was worth $900 (shrink wrapped mind you). That kind of crap just artificially inflates the crap out of things and pains people who really want the item. Of course, we could all just burn these games, run it through emulation (you would think it would actually drop prices), but that would defeat the purpose of playing it on the actual system. I for one am about to just say screw it and get a cd presser.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMYou made an inaccurate assumption and didn't even make your point very well...
Your price fishing expedition wasn't pertinent, so what's to assume? It was merely a ridiculous offer in response to an equally ridiculous BIN price; I certainly wasn't trying to teach you the error of your ways (99.9% of the time a seller's response would be indignant rage that I don't comprehend how 'rare' their collection is).
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMYou could have just dropped me a message either here or eBay. And if you're gonna engage in detective work you have a minimum due diligence... A quick search would have vetted that I was a member here.
What difference does it make if you're a member here or not? A price gouge is a price gouge is a price gouge.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMJust maybe consider taking it down a notch, consider maybe that your tactic is slightly flawed.
The only step down from calling out price gouges for what they are and making silly offers is doing nothing. I'm not interested in tilting at windmills and teaching gougers to care about something beyond maximizing profits, though it's nice if that's what happens.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 05:27 PMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMYou made an inaccurate assumption and didn't even make your point very well...
Your price fishing expedition wasn't pertinent, so what's to assume? It was merely a ridiculous offer in response to an equally ridiculous BIN price; I certainly wasn't trying to teach you the error of your ways (99.9% of the time a seller's response would be indignant rage that I don't comprehend how 'rare' their collection is).
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMYou could have just dropped me a message either here or eBay. And if you're gonna engage in detective work you have a minimum due diligence... A quick search would have vetted that I was a member here.
What difference does it make if you're a member here or not? A price gouge is a price gouge is a price gouge.
It makes all the difference in the world. I assume you guys regard this place as a community... To presume any forum member had the worst of intentions is counterproductive to the point of having community in the first place. "Innocent until proven guilty", "assume the best of intentions" and all that. I would hope the more active members here would take umbrage with your sentiment. It's dismissive and presumptuous.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 05:27 PMQuote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 01:26 PMJust maybe consider taking it down a notch, consider maybe that your tactic is slightly flawed.
The only step down from calling out price gouges for what they are and making silly offers is doing nothing. I'm not interested in tilting at windmills and teaching gougers to care about something beyond maximizing profits, though it's nice if that's what happens.
But you went a step FURTHER by advertising what you did and calling me clown on a public forum, (that it turns out I was a member on)... possibly rallying more to act in the same. Mob mentality at it's finest.
Whatever dude. At least I was humble and reflective. Do you think your little passive-agressive quips do anything at all for the real gougers, or the community for that matter? Imaginary enemies indeed. :roll:
All i'm asking is maybe you exercise a little tact and consider that maybe you're method of policing is an ineffective and insulting waste of time you yourself, the recipient and your community.
I listed the thing for what it was worth TO ME. I was in a state of financial woe... But I ultimately I took responsibility for being flip. I wasn't looking to gouge anybody and you know this... The least you could do is exercise some humility and reflection... I did. And It didn't hurt one bit.
Best,
David
You know that eBay CAN auto-decline and filter out low offers at your discretion right?
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/19/2011, 07:00 PMYou know that eBay CAN auto-decline and filter out low offers at your discretion right?
yeah, I know... I figured that out after round one of $10 offers. :oops:
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMI listed the thing for what it was worth TO ME. I was in a state of financial woe... But I ultimately I took responsibility for being flip. I wasn't looking to gouge anybody and you know this... The least you could do is exercise some humility and reflection... I did. And It didn't hurt one bit.
Best,
David
I suspect that more than a few of the gouging links posted in this thread could be traced back to forum members here that lurk and hope they don't get called out.
Kudos to you for not only chiming in to defend your position, but being mature about it.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMIt makes all the difference in the world. I assume you guys regard this place as a community... To presume any forum member had the worst of intentions is counterproductive to the point of having community in the first place. "Innocent until proven guilty", "assume the best of intentions" and all that. I would hope the more active members here would take umbrage with your sentiment. It's dismissive and presumptuous.
Your intentions were
irrelevant! $1800 for that lot was unarguably a price gouge. Period. End of story.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMBut you went a step FURTHER by advertising what you did and calling me clown on a public forum, (that it turns out I was a member on)... possibly rallying more to act in the same. Mob mentality at it's finest.
So a couple of bull offers wasted your time. Tough cookies! Overpriced auctions waste my time every day, yet I'm not crying in my Cheerios over it..... except in this thread I suppose. Feel free to start your own thread bemoaning those making ill-intentioned best offers; I'll be sure to ignore it.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMDo you think your little passive-agressive quips do anything at all for the real gougers, or the community for that matter?
Of course not. If you bothered to read my previous posts, you'd see I made it perfectly clear that this thread is not a crusade to change eBay price gougers; almost none of 'em will ever see it, and the few that do won't give a crap anyway. They'll keep doing what they do and I'll keep laughing at their idiotic prices.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMAll i'm asking is maybe you exercise a little tact and consider that maybe you're method of policing is an ineffective and insulting waste of time you yourself, the recipient and your community.
Again, this isn't an attempt at policing a dang thing. I'm in it solely for the lulz, and those that see little merit in this thread are not being forced to read it.
Quote from: TheMilford on 12/19/2011, 06:19 PMI wasn't looking to gouge anybody and you know this...
Riiiiiight. So if someone bit at the $1800 BIN or offered close to it, you would've canceled the sale. :roll:
It's painfully obvious you were fishing for a nice payday (even your subsequent price drops were still far too high for any knowledgeable OBEYers), so quit crying about being called out for offering overpriced wares and earning a few low-ball offers.
http://myworld.ebay.com/video_game_quality/?_trksid=p4340.l2559
Just noticed this schmuck is listing all sorts of "new" turbo games for $280 and up. Thats insane, even Military Madness is $279 from him.
Hell look at this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-Collection-FACTORY-NEW-95-GOLD-LEVEL-Graded-/220917447346?pt=Video_Games&hash=item336fb4bab2
And this one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-ACTION-SET-OFFICIAL-SYSTEM-BRAND-NEW-RARE-Original-Nintendo-Version-/320816310837?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab2246a35
Kidding me right?
$8000 for a Duo. He prolly does all his own grading. Hell I have a mint uncirculated KEITH COURAGE never been used I Graded it myself its a 95 asking $2000 ANYTAKERS IS A STEAL AT THIS PRICE LOL.
Quote from: SMF on 12/22/2011, 01:03 AMHe prolly does all his own grading.
Indeed he does.
Quote from: munchiaz on 12/18/2011, 07:33 AMI'm not a fan of buying sealed stuff because most if not everything i buy i want to play at some point. So there is never a reason for me to spend this kind of money on a game.
I buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Quote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
Quote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
-
Street Fighter I Fan Club-
Population-1
:P
Quote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
ohh i have sealed games as well. I just havnet gotten around to playing them yet. I just dont look to buy sealed games and keep them that way
Quote from: Mathius on 12/22/2011, 10:27 PMQuote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
-Street Fighter I Fan Club-
Population-1
:P
http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583625-street-fighter/reviews/review-34199?mob_off=1
Did I really just see a GT for like 2 grand on eBay???
Quote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 11:59 PMQuote from: Mathius on 12/22/2011, 10:27 PMQuote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
-Street Fighter I Fan Club-
Population-1
:P
http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/583625-street-fighter/reviews/review-34199?mob_off=1
While reading your review I was reminded of the arcade version of Kung Fu as it had the same effect on me back in the 80s. I remember how each boss seemed more and more intimidating, and how players more skilled than me would show me later levels that I could only dream of reaching.
I totally understand where you are coming from.
It seems I missed some teh dramaz.
8K for a Duo? Whatta maroon.
i know this is an auction, but...
what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140668232327&category=139973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
i thought that was about a $40 game, am I some kind of stupid?
Quote from: bartre on 12/30/2011, 03:41 PMi know this is an auction, but...
what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140668232327&category=139973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
i thought that was about a $40 game, am I some kind of stupid?
A lot of peeps go retarded for the boxes (plus lack of patience).
Sad thing is people see this on ebay and they think DEAL, Cause the only other 1 on there is buy itnow $499. So this might go for $140 and the buyer gonna think SCORE I GOT A AWESOME DEAL. Even tho their ass is bleeding for the raping they took.
Quote from: bartre on 12/30/2011, 03:41 PMi know this is an auction, but...
what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140668232327&category=139973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
i thought that was about a $40 game, am I some kind of stupid?
Well it appears that we found a new kind of stupid.
Quote from: Mathius on 12/30/2011, 08:41 PMQuote from: bartre on 12/30/2011, 03:41 PMi know this is an auction, but...
what?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140668232327&category=139973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
i thought that was about a $40 game, am I some kind of stupid?
Well it appears that we found a new kind of stupid.
$127 for Shockman lol, Bad time for anyone to start collecting Duo\TG16 now.
The sad thing is it was originally listed at a great price.
Hey you could always grab this copy at only $499!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockman-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Sealed-Box-TG16-RARE-/350498956906?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D140668232327%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5286165191166850225
I don't see a problem with that shockman auction.. It was a low starting price with no reserve... Bidders know what their getting into and how much their bidding. If they spent too much its on them.
that $499 shock man has the wrong description.
Not TG/PCE related but did you guys catch this?
A sealed Stadium Events for NES for $500,000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200694870114
Hmm, a four bedroom house or a crappy NES sports game? Tough call.
Quote from: DynamiteSJ on 01/01/2012, 04:58 PMI don't see a problem with that shockman auction.. It was a low starting price with no reserve... Bidders know what their getting into and how much their bidding. If they spent too much its on them.
that's true, but I just got a copy in the exact same state for $40 shipped.
basically, it's people not being able to wait, which i think is kinda the point of this thread.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 01/02/2012, 03:16 AMNot TG/PCE related but did you guys catch this?
A sealed Stadium Events for NES for $500,000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200694870114
Hmm, a four bedroom house or a crappy NES sports game? Tough call.
"Terms: The game is sold as-is, in condition seen pictured and as described."
I think I will have to think about this one ;-)
Make that popuplation =2 !!
I love fighting street one. Played tge shit out of it in the arcades in taiwan growing up and i have a gem minty pce version tucke away... I got to Sagat despite all the shitty controls but he was just too tough. I was able to beat this game on one play in the arcades- via nonstop shoryuken
Quote from: Mathius on 12/22/2011, 10:27 PMQuote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
-Street Fighter I Fan Club-
Population-1
:P
Quote from: JapanTokei on 01/02/2012, 07:48 AMMake that popuplation =2 !!
I love fighting street one. Played tge shit out of it in the arcades in taiwan growing up and i have a gem minty pce version tucke away... I got to Sagat despite all the shitty controls but he was just too tough. I was able to beat this game on one play in the arcades- via nonstop shoryuken
Quote from: Mathius on 12/22/2011, 10:27 PMQuote from: rag-time4 on 12/22/2011, 09:53 PMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2011, 11:35 AMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 12/22/2011, 10:15 AMI buy sealed stuff sometimes... then rip those babies open and play them!
Amen to that! I don't think I have ANY sealed games.
Ive got a few, but only because i have a lot of games and barely any free time, so I havent gotten to them yet!!
The lone exception is my sealed US copy of fighting street, which i plan to hang onto as a street fighter 1 nut
-Street Fighter I Fan Club-
Population-1
:P
Yeah I hear this game used special pressure sensitive buttons in the arcade (I've never played one before), and add that to the fact that the special moves are completed when you release the button make people frustrated when they try to play it like SF2.
Quote from: DynamiteSJ on 01/01/2012, 04:58 PMI don't see a problem with that shockman auction.. It was a low starting price with no reserve... Bidders know what their getting into and how much their bidding. If they spent too much its on them.
Self inflicted gouging is still gouging - the blame just gets shifted to the other side of the table.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 01/02/2012, 03:16 AMNot TG/PCE related but did you guys catch this?
A sealed Stadium Events (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200694870114) for NES for $500,000:
Hmm, a four bedroom house or a crappy NES sports game? Tough call.
Only a VGA 75 rating? Shit, I'd snap it up at that price if it was at least an 85.
QuoteOnly a VGA 75 rating? Shit, I'd snap it up at that price if it was at least an 85.
As in "85% new" ?
Quote from: TheOldMan on 01/03/2012, 02:29 PMAs in "85% new" ?
Why of course. Nothing but the best! :lol:
At first I though this $90 copy of Wizardry I & II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizardry-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Turbo-Duo-Rare-Copy-90-English-/320823647506?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2945d12) was a ripoff, but then I noticed it was teh rarez 90% English version. A steal at any price!
90% English version :@)
I saw a half-melted SNES that was for sale at a thrift store. Looked like it had been under a Burger King heat lamp. They wanted $50 complete :|
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2012, 03:19 PMQuote from: TheOldMan on 01/03/2012, 02:29 PMAs in "85% new" ?
Why of course. Nothing but the best! :lol:
At first I though this $90 copy of Wizardry I & II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizardry-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Turbo-Duo-Rare-Copy-90-English-/320823647506?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2945d12) was a ripoff, but then I noticed it was teh rarez 90% English version. A steal at any price!
$90? Its already 90% english (as with the other wizardry games for the pce)! Good grief, this video game quality guy, and powered up games are just insane with their pricing! Someone needs to put em in their place! To top things off, he won't even go down on parasol stars complete:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Game-TG16-/260872824019?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5381384094781059253
Offered him $30 and got ignored. Lame.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/04/2012, 05:45 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2012, 03:19 PMQuote from: TheOldMan on 01/03/2012, 02:29 PMAs in "85% new" ?
Why of course. Nothing but the best! :lol:
At first I though this $90 copy of Wizardry I & II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizardry-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Turbo-Duo-Rare-Copy-90-English-/320823647506?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2945d12) was a ripoff, but then I noticed it was teh rarez 90% English version. A steal at any price!
$90? Its already 90% english (as with the other wizardry games for the pce)! Good grief, this video game quality guy, and powered up games are just insane with their pricing! Someone needs to put em in their place! To top things off, he won't even go down on parasol stars complete:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Game-TG16-/260872824019?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5381384094781059253
Offered him $30 and got ignored. Lame.
Lol yea I know that seller I tried to get a game off him a year ago I think, I think Cyber-Core he was askng $20 I offered $15 got turned down then just to be an ass I offered $19 and he accepted it lol. Maybe if you offered $40 he would say yes lol.
Even $30 might've been too much (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-/320818412858?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2447d3a) for Parasol Stars.
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 06:01 PMEven $30 might've been too much (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-/320818412858?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2447d3a) for Parasol Stars.
You are probably right, but I paid $20 for the loosey of it, I was hoping to get the complete one and raffle off the loosey here. Might just create a wanted thread for it... At any rate, something needs to be done about these gougers and about you can do is buy your pceware here.
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2012, 06:01 PMEven $30 might've been too much (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-/320818412858?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab2447d3a) for Parasol Stars.
Damn, that was a good deal!
I want to go buy a few sealed, overpriced games and film myself unsealing them and accidentally ripping boxes
There was some guy that used to film himself destroying video games for shock value that someone posted here awhile back.
My reaction was basically; If you're that much of a fucking loser and that's the only way you can get attention, then your sucking at life.
Does anyone know why he did that?
Why did he smash games? To get attention. And, it worked. ;)
Like This? :P (https://youtu.be/yVAaz9vFdSo)
Quote from: chany60126 on 01/06/2012, 09:30 AMLike This? :P (https://youtu.be/yVAaz9vFdSo)
GODDAMNIT!!! lol
Quote from: chany60126 on 01/06/2012, 09:30 AMLike This? :P (https://youtu.be/yVAaz9vFdSo)
Wow, I just watched way too many of those episodes.
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2012, 02:14 PMQuote from: chany60126 on 01/06/2012, 09:30 AMLike This? :P (https://youtu.be/yVAaz9vFdSo)
Wow, I just watched way too many of those episodes.
same here, it's addictive.
WOW!!! Thats one tough blender!!! hah
Lol I watched 1 and I kept saying 1 more 1 more 1 more lol.
lol... yea i dont think BIC lighters was a good idea
LOLOLOLOLOLOL
OH BOY IPHONE SMOKE
ROFLMAO
289.34 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/220927665613?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337050a5cd) ($26.30 each) for Blazing Lazers, Boxy Boy, Cadash, Devil's Crush, Double Dungeons, Dungeon Explorer, Legendary Axe II, Military Madness, Neutopia, Sinistron, and Super Star Soldier. A pretty nice group of games to be sure, but not worth anywhere near that much in a lot and sans cases and boxes.
I was watching that one as well. Great games, but they don't even have cases!
check this one out!!!!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280801945676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Quote from: emu002 on 01/14/2012, 03:47 PMcheck this one out!!!!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280801945676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I guess that you're unfamiliar with that game. :wink:
its the game you could only get via mail order if you bought another darius game right?
Quote from: emu002 on 01/14/2012, 07:53 PMits the game you could only get via mail order if you bought another darius game right?
You had to mail away with proof of purchase from both Darius games, but the price that auction was at when you posted the link was actually about as cheap as it usually goes for online.
Quote from: guest on 01/15/2012, 02:56 PMQuote from: emu002 on 01/14/2012, 07:53 PMits the game you could only get via mail order if you bought another darius game right?
You had to mail away with proof of purchase from both Darius games, but the price that auction was at when you posted the link was actually about as cheap as it usually goes for online.
Watching this auction to see how much money people think this game is worth.
Sell one like this Darius Alpha PC Engine HuCard jpn lt gt turbo duo 16 core cd super rx nec grafx
Item condition: --
Ended: Jan 15, 201212:06:24 PST
Bid history: 32 bids
Winning bid: GBP 585.00
Approximately US $894.17
WOW, Is this really worth that much to people?
I normally see this go for around £600 - £800 in the UK
With paperwork I have seen one go for £1,000
i had this on my watched list
all I can say is wow!
Looks like ill never own Bikini & Hawaiian Island Girls turbo duo cd games lol. I heard they was horrid but would have been nice to add them to my collection.
Anyone out there wanna sell me theres lol, O hell ill be happy with the burns lol.
Questions from other members : Bikini & Hawaiian Island Girls turbo duo CDs grafx 16 PC Engine super rx r RARE!
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: hi, these are the last two games I need to complete my Turbo Grafx collection. Please would you sell them to me for $350? many thanks Jan-14-12
A: Hi, thanks for your interest in my auctions. Sorry there is now only one day left on the auction, I would prefer not to sell as a "Buy it Now". Cheers anyways for your offer.
Q: Hello, i really need these items... can you do an exception for this time? I live in Italy and till now no problems with pack in the Uk... please let me know, i can bid high... Jan-14-12
A: Hi, thanks for your interest in my auction. Yes OK, you can bid on these items. I usually do not ship to Italy as I ship using Royal Mail's Airmail Airsure and this service is not offered to Italy. But as I am planning on shipping these particular items using a different service probably via DHL Courier with full insurance, I will open it up to be shipped to Italy. Thanks
OMG These games might be rarer then Magical Chase lol
Quote from: SMF on 01/15/2012, 03:08 PMWOW, Is this really worth that much to people?
It's still ridiculous, but it makes more sense than the "collector's" prices of games like Magical Chase and Dynastic Hero, which are supposed to be based on rarity.
Quote from: SMF on 01/15/2012, 04:53 PMOMG These games might be rarer then Magical Chase lol
Here's the link for those that missed it: Bikini Girls and Hawaiian Island Girls for $512 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280802008550?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649). In terms of the actual number produced they most likely are rarer than M.C., yet they're nowhere near as much fun to play.
Sonofabitch!!! Some dip shit (user ID: vz614937) bought the boxed Duo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Condition-Ultra-Rare-/180779936469?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2a1752ead5) in a fancy display table for $1250. ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 01/16/2012, 03:19 PMSonofabitch!!! Some dip shit (user ID: vz614937) bought the boxed Duo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Condition-Ultra-Rare-/180779936469?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2a1752ead5) in a fancy display table for $1250. ](*,)
Well I hope he enjoys his card table.
I picture that Duo gasping for air and begging to be let out.
Wow what a moron, Do people really need a box that badly?
You have got to be fucking kidding me!
Quote from: guest on 01/16/2012, 03:19 PMSonofabitch!!! Some dip shit (user ID: vz614937) bought the boxed Duo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Condition-Ultra-Rare-/180779936469?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2a1752ead5) in a fancy display table for $1250. ](*,)
At least no one bought this "PERFECTLY WORKING" Duo. I saw this months ago but just wanted to refresh everyone's memory of the stupidity that is on ebay. Props to the seller if it actually sells though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-95-GOLD-LEVEL-GRADE-/220930820502?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180779936469%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5659021819050376298 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-95-GOLD-LEVEL-GRADE-/220930820502?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180779936469%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5659021819050376298)
Quote from: geise on 01/16/2012, 05:08 PMAt least no one bought this "PERFECTLY WORKING" Duo. I saw this months ago but just wanted to refresh everyone's memory of the stupidity that is on ebay. Props to the seller if it actually sells though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-95-GOLD-LEVEL-GRADE-/220930820502?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180779936469%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5659021819050376298 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-95-GOLD-LEVEL-GRADE-/220930820502?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D180779936469%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5659021819050376298)
Its that video game quality guy, he has all sorts of turbo/pce stuff that is WAY over priced just because its "new never opened" and has his own grading.
Quote from: guest on 01/16/2012, 03:19 PMSonofabitch!!! Some dip shit (user ID: vz614937) bought the boxed Duo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-NEC-Exellent-Condition-Ultra-Rare-/180779936469?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2a1752ead5) in a fancy display table for $1250. ](*,)
The Display isn't even included (unless picked up from his house)!
I have an Ebay account that I dont use anymore. I should buy it now, and just not pay. Become a pain in the ass for him, even if only a little while. :)
This ebay add is awesome!!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/220934857715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3370be63f3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/220934857715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3370be63f3)
OMG FINALLY I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT GAME FOR 10 YEARS NOW. ONLY 109.99 THAT'S A STEAL. Now if only I can get TV Sports Football.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 01/17/2012, 04:33 PMThis ebay add is awesome!!!!!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/220934857715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3370be63f3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/220934857715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3370be63f3)
We must be racking up the guest counts on gougers' items.
That's it, we should spam the hell out of this guy, I'm gonna say that $109 is too much of a steal and I would feel bad if I ONLY gave him that amount since it is stupidly rare, then give him a link to other ebay auctions that show many more decent prices but really say "Look, I couldn't even find another one through a simple search! would you PLEASE accept $350 for it? I can paypal you today."
Make it all sarcastic as fuck.
Who's with me?
Edit: This was my message to him
"Wow, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this auction. I would have never imagined in a million years that I would be able to find this ULTRA OMG RARE game on eBay, but thanks to GOOD persons such as yourself my dreams have come true. I even did a search to confirm that no other deal is better than yours and I have found ZERO deals. Look! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562)
It would honestly NOT feel right to only pay you $109 for this epic open but OMG RARE copy. Would you PLEASE humbly accept $350 for it? I can pay you ASAP. Thanks again for allowing me to witness auction greatness... "
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/17/2012, 05:04 PMThat's it, we should spam the hell out of this guy, I'm gonna say that $109 is too much of a steal and I would feel bad if I ONLY gave him that amount since it is stupidly rare, then give him a link to other ebay auctions that show many more decent prices but really say "Look, I couldn't even find another one through a simple search! would you PLEASE accept $350 for it? I can paypal you today."
Make it all sarcastic as fuck.
Who's with me?
Edit: This was my message to him
"Wow, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this auction. I would have never imagined in a million years that I would be able to find this ULTRA OMG RARE game on eBay, but thanks to GOOD persons such as yourself my dreams have come true. I even did a search to confirm that no other deal is better than yours and I have found ZERO deals. Look! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562)
It would honestly NOT feel right to only pay you $109 for this epic open but OMG RARE copy. Would you PLEASE humbly accept $350 for it? I can pay you ASAP. Thanks again for allowing me to witness auction greatness... "
Powered up games is just as bad, he wouldn't take $30 for a CIB with manual Parasol Stars setup.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Game-TG16-/260872824019?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbd3b64d3
We should just report his ass to the ebay authorities over and over again. ^^
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/17/2012, 05:04 PMThat's it, we should spam the hell out of this guy, I'm gonna say that $109 is too much of a steal and I would feel bad if I ONLY gave him that amount since it is stupidly rare, then give him a link to other ebay auctions that show many more decent prices but really say "Look, I couldn't even find another one through a simple search! would you PLEASE accept $350 for it? I can paypal you today."
Make it all sarcastic as fuck.
Who's with me?
Edit: This was my message to him
"Wow, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this auction. I would have never imagined in a million years that I would be able to find this ULTRA OMG RARE game on eBay, but thanks to GOOD persons such as yourself my dreams have come true. I even did a search to confirm that no other deal is better than yours and I have found ZERO deals. Look! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-/350498858338?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2562)
It would honestly NOT feel right to only pay you $109 for this epic open but OMG RARE copy. Would you PLEASE humbly accept $350 for it? I can pay you ASAP. Thanks again for allowing me to witness auction greatness... "
DUDE THAT WAS EPIC, You kind sir are AWESOME.
Here was my question to him: Are you mentally retarded? Noone in their right mind is going to buy this game at that price. Its the pack in game for petes sake man.
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/17/2012, 06:08 PMAre you mentally retarded? Noone in their right mind is going to buy this game at that price. Its the pack in game for petes sake man.
But it comes in a baggie! That's easy worth an extra Benjamin, ain't it?
Wow, that's ridiculous, but I sure as hell would be jealous if he actually does manage to find someone dumb enough to buy it at that price (Unless this is his first time posting an item at such an outrageous price, I would guess he's [occasionally] succeeded in the past, no?). Oh look, he added "Official Turbo Zone Direct Close-Out Sale" underneath the description making it all "official-ly" looking... Heh-heh.
Shall we spam him now? ^^
Spam away if you want. I said my piece.
I was looking through that guy's (Video_game_quality) completed listings- it's a fun read, especially if you order it as price > high to low. A wasteland of unpurchased, overpriced, **Graded!** stuff.
Can anyone remember if KC was sealed?
That picture of the manual shows some wear...
Someone with balls should buy it now. Receive it, and then dispute "Brand New: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details."
and then ebay will give you a refund, and most of the time you just get to keep it (or sometimes, as I have read on "the internetz" you are http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57352627-93/paypal-dispute-ends-in-destruction-of-violin/ required to destroy it, skepticalness ensues.)
If you get to keep it, put it back on ebay for $350, and list it as "like new" very slight creasing, best copy on ebay, uber rare, drool"
win.
Pretty sure keith courage was never sealed.
I was thinking that too.... His is not, but I kinda thought it could have been..
Oh, what do I know, we had a tg-16 back in the day, and I played the hell out of KC, and maybe 3 years ago, I found out there was a comic in it!!!!!!!!!! :)
:D I was actually just thinking about that. I don't even remember the comic!
Either way though, the guy's fucking retarded. If it weren't for his other listings I'd think it was a joke.
I think this is the same guy that got hounded over at Sega-16.com for selling resealed games as "sealed", "never opened". :roll:
He wins the Nintega Dingleberry Award for Excellence in Retardedness.
Anyone know what the deal is with ebay seller Ninja Castle (http://stores.ebay.com/The-Ninjas-Castle/TURBO-GRAFX-NEW-/_i.html?_fsub=18895320&_sid=76891744&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)? He has tons of new TG16 stuff and prices that at least I don't mind. Did he get some significant portion of red frog's stuff?
Quote from: Sadler on 01/17/2012, 10:17 PM:D I was actually just thinking about that. I don't even remember the comic!
Either way though, the guy's fucking retarded. If it weren't for his other listings I'd think it was a joke.
If you want just the comic you can find that easily on eBay now.
Oh, I got that a while ago... (comic)
Ninja Castle is sick, I bought some sealed games, but I am scared to open them...
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/17/2012, 10:49 PMQuote from: Sadler on 01/17/2012, 10:17 PM:D I was actually just thinking about that. I don't even remember the comic!
Either way though, the guy's fucking retarded. If it weren't for his other listings I'd think it was a joke.
If you want just the comic you can find that easily on eBay now.
Meh, I'm not huge on Keith Courage, nor am I a completist. I'm alright with seeing scans (http://carchase.tripod.com/exhibitf.html) for now. :)
Quote from: alexsduo on 01/17/2012, 11:19 PMOh, I got that a while ago... (comic)
Ninja Castle is sick, I bought some sealed games, but I am scared to open them...
Unless you have another copy, rip that shit open! You bought it, might as well play it! :D
Quote from: Sadler on 01/17/2012, 11:41 PMQuote from: alexsduo on 01/17/2012, 11:19 PMOh, I got that a while ago... (comic)
Ninja Castle is sick, I bought some sealed games, but I am scared to open them...
Unless you have another copy, rip that shit open! You bought it, might as well play it! :D
Quote from: tggodfrey on 01/17/2012, 11:48 PMQuote from: Sadler on 01/17/2012, 11:41 PMQuote from: alexsduo on 01/17/2012, 11:19 PMOh, I got that a while ago... (comic)
Ninja Castle is sick, I bought some sealed games, but I am scared to open them...
Unless you have another copy, rip that shit open! You bought it, might as well play it! :D
HELLS TO THE YES, TURBOB GAMES ARE MENT TO BE PLAYED NOT DISPLAYED.
Quote from: Sadler on 01/17/2012, 10:36 PMAnyone know what the deal is with ebay seller Ninja Castle (http://stores.ebay.com/The-Ninjas-Castle/TURBO-GRAFX-NEW-/_i.html?_fsub=18895320&_sid=76891744&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)? He has tons of new TG16 stuff and prices that at least I don't mind. Did he get some significant portion of red frog's stuff?
I have used Ninja Castle on several occasions for both PCE and TG stuff. Great seller :@)
Before you ask no I am not NinjaCastle ;-) LOL
yes, of course, it is a dub.
Did, I ever tell you guys the story where I lent turbob games back in high school? (I can't remember)
Not on Ebay, YET.. But the guy here selling the Magical Chase box... The damn box, just the fucking box... He is asking $1200.00 and some change, PLUS...PLUSSSSSS 2% for Paypal fees... WTF. SO, like I said its not on Ebay yet, but I suspect it will go there soon. He is offering free shipping worldwide.. What a great guy, ya know.. Why cant everyone be like him?
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 08:59 AMNot on Ebay, YET.. But the guy here selling the Magical Chase box... The damn box, just the fucking box... He is asking $1200.00 and some change, PLUS...PLUSSSSSS 2% for Paypal fees... WTF. SO, like I said its not on Ebay yet, but I suspect it will go there soon. He is offering free shipping worldwide.. What a great guy, ya know.. Why cant everyone be like him?
Collecting boxes is a total waste of time and money, IMO What is the point? I have a few games in boxes that I keep, but if space restraint becomes an issue, in the trash with them.
I'll win the lottery, buy that box and post a youtube vid of me burning the damn thing. I've been reading too many of Arkhan's posts... :-k
Me thinks that you can't ask buyers to pay the processing fees.. Ebay has been getting shittier and shittier as you all know. And the quality of sellers is getting worse, everything is now "rare" not made anymore, out of print and etc, and "demands" high prices...
I have had ebay auctions pulled for:
1. saying I would accept
a. cash
b. Iraqi Dinar
c. Gold Bullion
d. paypal, if it was in your account and not from a credit card (used to be free?)
btw, not sure if you guys know, but Chase lets you send money "person to person" and there is no fee (useful for paying people on the interwebznets, when you kind of know someone)
You don't even have to be a Chase member, you can just sign up, ( I am not sure how that works) Disclosure, I do not have any stock in Chase.
1200 and change?!, didn't the last one sell for 1500 with a box, or maybe a few ago?
Speaking of Magical Chase:
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/56252959?_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_pcategid=139973&_pcatid=2&_refkw=turbo+grafx+magical+chase&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5841&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
A little high for the Japanese version?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 01:39 PMSpeaking of Magical Chase: $230 + shipping (http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/56252959?_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_pcategid=139973&_pcatid=2&_refkw=turbo+grafx+magical+chase&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5841&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14). A little high for the Japanese version?
Definitely. Regular auctions end more in the $150-175 range.
Round eye is invading the imports! crap.
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 08:59 AMNot on Ebay, YET.. But the guy here selling the Magical Chase box... The damn box, just the fucking box... He is asking $1200.00 and some change, PLUS...PLUSSSSSS 2% for Paypal fees... WTF. SO, like I said its not on Ebay yet, but I suspect it will go there soon. He is offering free shipping worldwide.. What a great guy, ya know.. Why cant everyone be like him?
What a f-ing joke, What a few months ago someone sold a COMPLETE Magical Chase with box for (I think) $1700. People like him asking that much for a box makes me sick and just goes to show they arnt collecting to enjoy the games but to profit.
Not saying he should give te box away. A couple hundred is too still too high but by ebay standards reasonable.
Just another guy that begged the forum for help in finishing their collection, then 'returned the favor'. Thanks, chief. :|
I've said it before and I'll say it again: why don't these people take their shit to eBay if they want eBay prices? The asking price is equal to an eBay price of $1313.39 ($1250 + $37.64 PayPal fees + $25.75 in missed eBay Bucks), so thanks for giving the forum a break. :roll:
So that is where he got the box?
Quote from: guest on 01/19/2012, 02:12 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 01:39 PMSpeaking of Magical Chase: $230 + shipping (http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/56252959?_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_pcategid=139973&_pcatid=2&_refkw=turbo+grafx+magical+chase&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5841&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14). A little high for the Japanese version?
Definitely. Regular auctions end more in the $150-175 range.
Then It's been climbing, for no apparent reason other than maybe the ridiculous prices that the US version is fetching.
Then we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:21 PMThen we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Thats not really a bad price, not an excellent one, but still not terrible. I got lucky with mine last year and picked it up for 130.00, but it normally goes for way more. Contact the seller and offer him something, he says in the description that he will take offers on it.
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 06:27 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:21 PMThen we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Thats not really a bad price, not an excellent one, but still not terrible. I got lucky with mine last year and picked it up for 130.00, but it normally goes for way more. Contact the seller and offer him something, he says in the description that he will take offers on it.
Even $130.00 is a stretch for that game. In all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with. Uncommon, yes. Worth over $100.00?? Hell NO!
Quote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMQuote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 06:27 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:21 PMThen we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Thats not really a bad price, not an excellent one, but still not terrible. I got lucky with mine last year and picked it up for 130.00, but it normally goes for way more. Contact the seller and offer him something, he says in the description that he will take offers on it.
Even $130.00 is a stretch for that game. In all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with. Uncommon, yes. Worth over $100.00?? Hell NO!
:-s
No comment on the price, but DE2 is freakin' awesome. Easily one of the best games for system.
Quote from: Sadler on 01/19/2012, 06:46 PMQuote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMQuote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 06:27 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:21 PMThen we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Thats not really a bad price, not an excellent one, but still not terrible. I got lucky with mine last year and picked it up for 130.00, but it normally goes for way more. Contact the seller and offer him something, he says in the description that he will take offers on it.
Even $130.00 is a stretch for that game. In all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with. Uncommon, yes. Worth over $100.00?? Hell NO!
:-s
No comment on the price, but DE2 is freakin' awesome. Easily one of the best games for system.
But is it worth almost $200? Thats the question. Hell, I could sell my entire Dragon Quest collection and get that easily...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:47 PMBut is it worth almost $200? Thats the question. Hell, I could sell my entire Dragon Quest collection and get that easily...
I'm probably the wrong person to ask that. :D I will say that I didn't realize that it was considered rare until recently. I had no problem picking it up BITD, have seen it several times in stores used since then, and was able to pick up a copy at a local store about 2 years ago for well under $100, though I don't remember the exact cost.
Quote from: Sadler on 01/19/2012, 06:50 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:47 PMBut is it worth almost $200? Thats the question. Hell, I could sell my entire Dragon Quest collection and get that easily...
I'm probably the wrong person to ask that. :D I will say that I didn't realize that it was considered rare until recently. I had no problem picking it up BITD, have seen it several times in stores used since then, and was able to pick up a copy at a local store about 2 years ago for well under $100, though I don't remember the exact cost.
I've seen it fetch $70-$90 over the past few years until gougers recently set the the price to $150-$200.
It really pisses me off, almost every game I want for the duo now costs over $100 on the bay. *sigh* I guess I better put up a list of what I want to buy/trade. And now we got the "ys" gougers too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-III-Wanderers-Ys-Turbo-Grafx-CD-TG16-w-Manual-Case-/270825780354?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0e797482
^ pure BS, Blue was selling that shit for like $20. Makes me mad because i really want it to.
Can't completely blame the sellers. When idiots pay ridiculous prices for the games, the sellers continue to test the waters by raising the prices higher knowing someone out there will be stupid enough to pay it. Way too much money being thrown around these days.
Quote from: Mishran on 01/20/2012, 07:26 AMCan't completely blame the sellers. When idiots pay ridiculous prices for the games, the sellers continue to test the waters by raising the prices higher knowing someone out there will be stupid enough to pay it. Way too much money being thrown around these days.
That has always been the problem from the get go. If people would do a bit of research and know what a game "truely" goes for then there wouldn't be such rediculous prices.
Quote from: geise on 01/20/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: Mishran on 01/20/2012, 07:26 AMCan't completely blame the sellers. When idiots pay ridiculous prices for the games, the sellers continue to test the waters by raising the prices higher knowing someone out there will be stupid enough to pay it. Way too much money being thrown around these days.
That has always been the problem from the get go. If people would do a bit of research and know what a game "truely" goes for then there wouldn't be such rediculous prices.
A test a patience. Something most collectors lack these days. Its "gotta have it all and have it now" and eBay sellers know that and reflect the prices based off that lack of patience.
Quote from: Mishran on 01/20/2012, 09:10 AMQuote from: geise on 01/20/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: Mishran on 01/20/2012, 07:26 AMCan't completely blame the sellers. When idiots pay ridiculous prices for the games, the sellers continue to test the waters by raising the prices higher knowing someone out there will be stupid enough to pay it. Way too much money being thrown around these days.
That has always been the problem from the get go. If people would do a bit of research and know what a game "truely" goes for then there wouldn't be such rediculous prices.
A test a patience. Something most collectors lack these days. Its "gotta have it all and have it now" and eBay sellers know that and reflect the prices based off that lack of patience.
Yeah, I bid on auctions nearly every day, but like a game of poker you really have to know when to fold. If you don't check the sites very often you'll think the game/hardware is rarer than it really is because it's uncommon or fetches high prices, but if you are patient and keep looking eventually you'll find it at a good price. Even the good old Magical Chase, I'm sure.
Quote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMIn all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with.
Don't make me punch you! :evil:
Quote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMQuote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 06:27 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/19/2012, 06:21 PMThen we got shit like this going on:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Super-CD-Very-Rare-TurboGrafx-TG16-TurboDuo-/250973013874?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6f284772
Where the PCE version goes for a tenth of that. Man, it sucks cause its one of those games I really want for my collection, but I'm in no way in hell going to pay $180+ for it.
Thats not really a bad price, not an excellent one, but still not terrible. I got lucky with mine last year and picked it up for 130.00, but it normally goes for way more. Contact the seller and offer him something, he says in the description that he will take offers on it.
Even $130.00 is a stretch for that game. In all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with. Uncommon, yes. Worth over $100.00?? Hell NO!
Have you played through Dungeon Explorer II? If so, with which characters? What was not great about it?
Yet another super gouge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270833858922?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649
$439.99 for Cotton, also offereing $439.99 for a "new" Dungeon Explorer 2!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260872813191?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649
Poweredupvideogames strikes again!
Time to spam him with lowball offers!
The price will be what the market will bear. Apparently it can bear quite a bit.
If these ridiculous BIN's don't actually get purchased they have NO bearing on "the market"
Its when some seller gets ahold of the same $439 game and they think if the games that rare ill list mine for higher and can afford to sit on it for months until some newb comes along sees his listed for $600 and they think $439 is a fucking steal.
Quote from: nectarsis on 01/20/2012, 03:34 PMIf these ridiculous BIN's don't actually get purchased they have NO bearing on "the market"
For sure, but I think sometimes they base these prices off of some finished auctions. I think this has happened with Bomberman 93 (US) lately. The buy it nows don't bother me, its the crazy bids that get put up for stuff.
Quote from: guest on 01/20/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMIn all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with.
Don't make me punch you! :evil:
Lol... Everyone has their own opinion and I respect that. I did own Dungeon Explorer II back in the late 90's and have played through it. Music was good. Cut scenes were alright. I found the game play very repetitive and boring. Basically a race through each dungeon to the end, mindlessly blasting enemies in your way (Ever play Loaded on playstation1?) Doing it with another person was tough because of the screen edge issue that plagued the first game. Not enough difference between the characters either... A fighter threw a sword, a Wizard threw a fireball... basically same exact character with a different paint job.
Quote from: Flare65 on 01/20/2012, 08:32 PMQuote from: guest on 01/20/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMIn all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with.
Don't make me punch you! :evil:
Lol... Everyone has their own opinion and I respect that. I did own Dungeon Explorer II back in the late 90's and have played through it. Music was good. Cut scenes were alright. I found the game play very repetitive and boring. Basically a race through each dungeon to the end, mindlessly blasting enemies in your way. Doing it with another person was tough because of the screen edge issue that plagued the first game. Not enough difference between the characters either... A fighter threw a sword, a Wizard threw a fireball... basically same exact character with a different paint job.
SILENCE!!!(http://www.crystalinks.com/mosesbkredsea.jpg)
Lol jk!
I'll crawl back to another message thread now.... didn't mean to start a war in here! Sorry guys!
Lol only playing Flare65 (Mentioned below the pic of Moses).
=)
Found this on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lords-Thunder-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-Super-CD-VERY-EXCELLENT-COMPLETE-CASE-/320825320235?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab2ade32b
I LOLed when he said go google it for a better price and I found one for half of what he was offering on the amazon. :P
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 02:35 PMFound this on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lords-Thunder-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-Super-CD-VERY-EXCELLENT-COMPLETE-CASE-/320825320235?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab2ade32b
I LOLed when he said go google it for a better price and I found one for half of what he was offering on the amazon. :P
You could still get sealed ones for less than that up until a few years ago.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/21/2012, 02:35 PMFound this on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lords-Thunder-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-Super-CD-VERY-EXCELLENT-COMPLETE-CASE-/320825320235?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab2ade32b
I LOLed when he said go google it for a better price and I found one for half of what he was offering on the amazon. :P
Don't tell them about it or they will buy them all up and advertise them all on eBay at double.
Quote from: Senshi on 01/20/2012, 07:25 PMQuote from: nectarsis on 01/20/2012, 03:34 PMIf these ridiculous BIN's don't actually get purchased they have NO bearing on "the market"
For sure, but I think sometimes they base these prices off of some finished auctions. I think this has happened with Bomberman 93 (US) lately. The buy it nows don't bother me, its the crazy bids that get put up for stuff.
What about every time a game fails to sell at a high price. Each of those is a measure of how overpriced they are for the current market. Let alone all the games that sell for a fraction of the occasional gouging.
Quote from: Flare65 on 01/20/2012, 08:32 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 01/20/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Flare65 on 01/19/2012, 06:43 PMIn all honesty, it isn't that great of a game to begin with.
Don't make me punch you! :evil:
Lol... Everyone has their own opinion and I respect that. I did own Dungeon Explorer II back in the late 90's and have played through it. Music was good. Cut scenes were alright. I found the game play very repetitive and boring. Basically a race through each dungeon to the end, mindlessly blasting enemies in your way (Ever play Loaded on playstation1?) Doing it with another person was tough because of the screen edge issue that plagued the first game. Not enough difference between the characters either... A fighter threw a sword, a Wizard threw a fireball... basically same exact character with a different paint job.
So it's not the game that you don't appreciate, it's the series. I totally get why some people view games like Dungeon Explorer like this, I just don't understand why all the hits for popular consoles that have the same attributes are worshiped and praised at being without flaws.
double post
Thinking about selling my MM3 and Beyond Shadowgate on Ebay for the low price of $1250.00! Unless someone here wants em, although you must include 2% for the Paypal fees. Cant beat that deal, hell I will even ship for free.
Free shipping includes plastic sandwich bag, no tape
Quote from: SMF on 01/19/2012, 03:22 PMQuote from: bernielindell on 01/19/2012, 08:59 AMNot on Ebay, YET.. But the guy here selling the Magical Chase box... The damn box, just the fucking box... He is asking $1200.00 and some change, PLUS...PLUSSSSSS 2% for Paypal fees... WTF. SO, like I said its not on Ebay yet, but I suspect it will go there soon. He is offering free shipping worldwide.. What a great guy, ya know.. Why cant everyone be like him?
What a f-ing joke, What a few months ago someone sold a COMPLETE Magical Chase with box for (I think) $1700. People like him asking that much for a box makes me sick and just goes to show they arnt collecting to enjoy the games but to profit.
Not saying he should give te box away. A couple hundred is too still too high but by ebay standards reasonable.
I understand why some people can't bring themselves to not make as much as they can for an item that, if they sell it at a lower fair price, would still get jacked up by the buyer who would instead earn the difference. But once again someone who doesn't understand collecting is trying to make a quick buck with something worth so much less than they believe. The Magical Chase HuCard, manual and box aren't equal pieces of a complete set. The game is the item and the rest are accessories. The game demands the collectors price and the box and manual only hold full value when combined with the rest. A completely complete game/item can demand a premium, but the individual pieces are all worth less separately as loose incomplete pieces. For the MC box to be worth $1300, the complete game must sell regularly for $8000 - $10000. Even with the MC market completely absorbed into the realm of fantasy, passed around by resellers only who are trying to flip it for a cut before the market completely implodes... it still never sells any where near that.
Found yet another Bork:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
$275.94 for a Bonk 3 manual!? Man this guy goes up there with Mr. 1250 Magical Chase Card board box. lol
Bernie I still need that poster for Beyond Shadowgate. I think it's worth more than the MC box.. so how about I offer you you $1450.99 for it? lol.
Quote from: bernielindell on 01/21/2012, 06:25 PMThinking about selling my MM3 and Beyond Shadowgate on Ebay for the low price of $1250.00! Unless someone here wants em, although you must include 2% for the Paypal fees. Cant beat that deal, hell I will even ship for free.
Free shipping includes plastic sandwich bag, no tape
This one isn't really gouging so much but I though the Title heading was funny. Can't wait to buy a TUBO Grafx haha http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUBO-GRAFX-16-Express-Handheld-System-w-GAME-Vision-/140565901943?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ba617277#ht_762wt_952
Actually that's not a bad deal, someone should really snatch that up!
Turbo gear flyer (The one that comes with Boxed Turbo Games) only $10 each!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Gear-Catalog-Advertisement-2-Sided-4-18-INCH-/260923304341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc03da995 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Gear-Catalog-Advertisement-2-Sided-4-18-INCH-/260923304341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc03da995)
Act quick they only have 3 left ;-) LOL
Quote from: MotherGunner on 01/22/2012, 02:05 PMActually that's not a bad deal, someone should really snatch that up!
Seems like a lot to me for something broke.
Quote from: Senshi on 01/23/2012, 09:35 AMQuote from: MotherGunner on 01/22/2012, 02:05 PMActually that's not a bad deal, someone should really snatch that up!
Seems like a lot to me for something broke.
When AREN'T they broken these days?
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Quote from: MotherGunner on January 22, 2012, 11:05:44 AM
Actually that's not a bad deal, someone should really snatch that up!
Seems like a lot to me for something broke.
When AREN'T they broken these days?
bought it (thats a good price these days)
Awesome Steve, I know you'll quickly nurse it back to health with screen mod to boot.
I ALMOST bought that last night... But I just cant get into the handheld.. MAYBE if I got one with that LCD screen installed.. I dunno.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboDuo-New-Box-/290661445191?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43acc5ae47#ht_500wt_1219
This posting is classic - "Yes it is new. I did test it at one point probably about ten years ago." So i guess it's not new...
Not even free shipping with the BIN... geez
Quote from: djolof on 01/23/2012, 06:52 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboDuo-New-Box-/290661445191?pt=Video_Games&hash=item43acc5ae47#ht_500wt_1219
This posting is classic - "Yes it is new. I did test it at one point probably about ten years ago." So i guess it's not new...
Not even free shipping with the BIN... geez
HAHA!! A overpriced NEW Duo thats not exactly new, plus a retarded seller that doesnt even know what region it is.... What moron...
just sent him a msg
"do note that these systems were available in NTSC and PAL.
PAL being a major modification of the system, and somewhat difficult to reverse.
also note most failures of these systems are shelf failures, meaning if it hasnt been tested in ten years test it again."
Hahaha! Nicely done! Waiting for him to update his listing info on ebay...
Dam it just a tad out of my price range too.
Gentlemen:
We are all rich.
http://stores.rinkya.com/en/buy/japan/PC-Engine-Body-Core-Graphic-Engine/
Quote from: guest on 01/25/2012, 02:58 PMGentlemen:
We are all rich.
http://stores.rinkya.com/en/buy/japan/PC-Engine-Body-Core-Graphic-Engine/
Why does it say "Body"?
Cool I gotz wun uv doz
his reply to my msg 1306
Dear steve_the,
Thanks for the info. It's NTSC for sure and I guess I should fire it up for a few seconds. I'll update the page accordingly. Thanks again! -Jake
- jakemax509
96.2 feedback rating? Even it were just $75.00, I wouldn't bite. People with scores that low usually have a lot of complaints against them.
Yes. By ebay gouging standards we're all filthy rich! Since rich people get so many freebies on things just from the status of being rich, these jokers should be contacting *us* to offer this stuff up for free or for an autograph.
Got to love when people throw around the "refurbished" bull.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Games-and-Hop-Ups-/330679833849?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cfe0dd4f9#ht_1243wt_1219
Quote from: djolof on 01/29/2012, 06:50 PMGot to love when people throw around the "refurbished" bull.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Games-and-Hop-Ups-/330679833849?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4cfe0dd4f9#ht_1243wt_1219
Well, technically it has been refurbished and improved. So, that part is ok. Price is a little on the high side however.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390311054039?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Not exactly gouging (under $20 wow), but I"m surprised that there are new copies of Panic Bomber still floating around.Thought about buying a few and holding a raffle for the hell of it once my tax returns come in...
Quote from: guest on 01/25/2012, 02:58 PMGentlemen:
We are all rich.
http://stores.rinkya.com/en/buy/japan/PC-Engine-Body-Core-Graphic-Engine/
Hey, it's a
unboxed and scratched NEW CoreGrafx!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D290661445191%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5976887776240322577
Quote from: thesteve on 01/30/2012, 10:16 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-NEC-Complete-Collection-/290509473689?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D290661445191%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5976887776240322577
That same seller had that collection for sale last year for what seemed like forever, same description and everything. Guess he stil has it, altho I cannot for the life of me see why... lmao.
Magical Chase. $4900. Last sealed copy in the world. (http://product.half.ebay.com/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993/56252959&item=341595671792&tg=videtails) (No I don't think it's the last sealed copy and even it was, $4900?!)
Quote from: Sadler on 01/30/2012, 11:40 AMMagical Chase. $4900. Last sealed copy in the world. (http://product.half.ebay.com/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993/56252959&item=341595671792&tg=videtails) (No I don't think it's the last sealed copy and even it was, $4900?!)
Holy shit.. I mean damn...
$4900 ...... Shipping is only $3.49 though ;0)
Isn't that half as much as the last sealed copy was asking for and about what the last unsealed copy was asking?
Quote from: Sadler on 01/30/2012, 11:40 AMMagical Chase. $4900. Last sealed copy in the world. (http://product.half.ebay.com/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993/56252959&item=341595671792&tg=videtails) (No I don't think it's the last sealed copy and even it was, $4900?!)
What a bargin, if he was asking $5000 then I would be pissed. Seriously someone needs their head checked.
With that kind of money, I could buy a second car...
15 for a sealed pce game aint too bad..
I love looking on ebay for stupid shit, like electronics chargers, ipods, etc. And all the time I see someone selling a $5000 ipod, like this moron. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-80gb-ipod-classic-5G-5th-WARRANTY-BLACK-GOOD-SCREEN-/130617399608?pt=Other_MP3_Players&hash=item1e69675938 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-80gb-ipod-classic-5G-5th-WARRANTY-BLACK-GOOD-SCREEN-/130617399608?pt=Other_MP3_Players&hash=item1e69675938). Maybe it is a good idea, as then every other thing you have for sale is "cheap", and also dumb people buy shit by accident a bunch too...
I thought the last sealed copy sold for $2600.
I am fairly certain I have met that guy. For those in the Chicagoland area, there is a flea-market of sorts in Palatine. It is a shady little place, but I enjoy going there from time to time. There is a dedicated vintage video game seller, which actually has a lot of stuff... The prices are not great, but that is to be expected. I remember asking if they had said game, and he said that he did. I think he said he had a sealed copy, of which I want to have no part of, but I wanted a loosey goosey to play. There were random people with all kinds of stuff, I did see some snes games like a year ago (probably not still there :)
He did say it was "perhaps" the last copy.. :)
Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/30/2012, 02:58 PM$4900 ...... Shipping is only $3.49 though ;0)
Shipping kills the deal :wink:
Didn't someone sell a sealed copy of MC on here for $600 a while back? To me that's a much more reasonable price for a game, but even then I'd rather pick up an LT ...
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 01/31/2012, 09:20 PMDidn't someone sell a sealed copy of MC on here for $600 a while back? To me that's a much more reasonable price for a game, but even then I'd rather pick up an LT ...
I think D-Lite was asking $600 for a sealed one, but that was several years ago (I want to say 2006 but might be wrong). Obviously the price has gone up since then.
Rarez Insanity :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSANITY-Turbografx-super-CD-pc-engine-PRE-ORDER-LIMITED-EDITION-soundtrack-/230740791757?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b93911cd
Quote from: Senshi on 02/02/2012, 10:53 PMRarez Insanity :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSANITY-Turbografx-super-CD-pc-engine-PRE-ORDER-LIMITED-EDITION-soundtrack-/230740791757?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b93911cd
Thats sooo fucked up. Someone here is selling that too. WTF!! Sent this to the seller.
"Yes, I have a question.. Whats your screenname over at pcefx.com so I can call you out in the forums. You should be ashamed of yourself gouging people like that, for a 25.00 game and a 10.00 OST. Arkhan is gonna have a fit, and I hope noone is stupid enough to actually buy this."
I'd like to see what the response is
Quote from: Bernie on 02/02/2012, 10:55 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/02/2012, 10:53 PMRarez Insanity :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSANITY-Turbografx-super-CD-pc-engine-PRE-ORDER-LIMITED-EDITION-soundtrack-/230740791757?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b93911cd
Thats sooo fucked up. Someone here is selling that too. WTF!! Sent this to the seller.
"Yes, I have a question.. Whats your screenname over at pcefx.com so I can call you out in the forums. You should be ashamed of yourself gouging people like that, for a 25.00 game and a 10.00 OST. Arkhan is gonna have a fit, and I hope noone is stupid enough to actually buy this."
Couldn't have said it better myself.
I think if we find out who did it they should be banned from the forums.
And banned from buying anything from the F@ck eBay gang. I wouldn't sell to this guy if I knew who it was.
Unless, of course, it's Ark himself trying to make his stuff more valuable to collectors. In that case, good on ya! :P
I sold to someone from here from "Elizabethtown, PA" But I deleted my pm's. Crap. That really sucks, he straight up added the soundtrack too.
I wonder if Ark kept a list of who all the games went to so he can track the #s? ;) Either way I'm never selling mine.
Elizabethtown, PA isnt but a couple hour drive from me. Find out who it is and I'll go teach him a lesson. :twisted:
Someone could always buy it now not pay and post the addy on the forums so we all could send hateful snail mail. Just really pisses me off that someone would do this to a forum member and could still be pretending that hes all about F@CK EBAY.
Quote from: Mishran on 02/03/2012, 04:37 AMElizabethtown, PA isnt but a couple hour drive from me. Find out who it is and I'll go teach him a lesson. :twisted:
Same here, get out your pitch forks and torches and lets take a little drive :twisted:
Stupid question: Is Insanity still available direct? If so, maybe Ark could spam eBay with Buy-It-Now listings and effectively bury this guy.
Quote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 07:13 AMStupid question: Is Insanity still available direct? If so, maybe Ark could spam eBay with Buy-It-Now listings and effectively bury this guy.
Yes it is.
Quote from: Bernie on 02/03/2012, 07:14 AMQuote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 07:13 AMStupid question: Is Insanity still available direct? If so, maybe Ark could spam eBay with Buy-It-Now listings and effectively bury this guy.
Yes it is.
Or he should just post the same exact thing labeled "1/30" for like 20 bucks less than the asking price of the other one. Then even hardcore collectorz couldn't justify it.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 02/03/2012, 08:15 AMQuote from: Bernie on 02/03/2012, 07:14 AMQuote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 07:13 AMStupid question: Is Insanity still available direct? If so, maybe Ark could spam eBay with Buy-It-Now listings and effectively bury this guy.
Yes it is.
Or he should just post the same exact thing labeled "1/30" for like 20 bucks less than the asking price of the other one. Then even hardcore collectorz couldn't justify it.
Considering I have COPY X at my house, and 300 copies or something left, I should just sign a ton of them and write random numbers on them and sell them for 20$ a piece.
When I get home, I just might do it. I'll release a ton of 25/30 copies.
I'll find out who did it once I skim Paypal for the 25th jackass to send me 30$
Once I get a chance, I'm going to report it TEH EBAYS so they get removed.
EDIT: I found out who it is. PayPal + Ebay ID + stupid person using real name as user name = easy.
Daniel Barry, you're on my list.
http://nintendoage.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Users.Home&User=dantendo
It's RoyVegas 2.0! :lol:
this time its some like 24 year old Brochad college student, so the story will be
;____; AM NEED COLEGE MONEY CAUSE BLEW ALL LOAN $$ ON KEGS.
A shitstorm's a-brewin'! I can smell it!
Seriously though, the guy should know better then to mess with Ark. Plus trying to screw a TG16 homebrewer? How low can you get? I mean, trying to sell MEGA RAREZ for insane prices is nothing new, but trying to make money off of someone's hard work directly like this is shameful really.
Jokes on him. It's not new and unplayed.
I play every copy before I mail it. Sucker.
He couldn't even be bothered to play it... what a bum.
Its ok, later today, expect to see like 30 copies of Insanity for sale on eBay, all labeled 25/30
with a big middle finger in the picture, instead of a thumbs up.
I don't want my shit to ever sell for more than MY price, because my silver scribble isn't worth that. It's gay, LIKE ME.
They shouldn't be expensive until they're sold out and it's confirmed that 490 / 500 of them were blown up in an alien war and the remaining 10 can be used to summon forth robots to destroy the enemy.
Whoever bought the 150$ Insanity is a total moron.
Quote from: guest on 02/03/2012, 11:39 AMWhoever bought the 150$ Insanity is a total moron.
Not just a total moron, but a fucking moron.
Well, Dan Barry is officially the new RoyVegas.
It'd be funny if Roy is who bought it.
Looks like people here are right about Tonma. I checked last night and couldn't find a single one new and most of the used ones were going for close to 50.
That reminds me. I found an old TI-99/4a cart of Munchman at the Goodwill yesterday that must've been part of some old store's display because it still had a security screw in one corner with the little attachment that would have been on a length of wire so, you could try out different carts before you bought them.
I'll bet some Home Computer fanatic would pay through the nose for something like that but, not this one because I don't collect for that computer anymore.
Why would someone pay a load of money for Insanity when they can just buy it from you for the price you've set? That makes no sense.
Someone really bought it? Lol wow won't they feel stupid when you toss on $25 ones lol
Hey Ark, since you have plenty of copies, any reason not to leave a few up on eBay all the time? Not only would that make it harder or impossible for people to gouge, but it would also put the game out there for someone that might not have even known about it otherwise.
And of course, 'autograph' them for the seller so they can be tracked down later.
Quote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 12:11 PMHey Ark, since you have plenty of copies, any reason not to leave a few up on eBay all the time? Not only would that make it harder or impossible for people to gouge, but it would also put the game out there for someone that might not have even known about it otherwise.
And of course, 'autograph' them for the seller so they can be tracked down later.
i had some on ebay. the listing mightve finally ended.
I will relist and put IF YOU ARE PAYING > 20$ FOR THIS GAME YOU'RE A RETARD
Watch the eBay language nanny though. Yea you should put some sort of disclaimer there.
Quote from: guest on 02/03/2012, 11:44 AMWell, Dan Barry is officially the new RoyVegas.
Can't the Mods look up accounts and see who that is?
they could look by email
but so can we. I didnt see him.
Perhaps he is using a different email so search by name? I swear I have sold to someone from Elizabethtown, PA. He is definitely on these forums.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/03/2012, 12:52 PMPerhaps he is using a different email so search by name? I swear I have sold to someone from Elizabethtown, PA. He is definitely on these forums.
yea so have I.
Track him down!
I can't search this board by user location. I even tried my best Google-Fu to search this site with no luck.
I bet a mod or admin could do it.
Wow, someone bought it! For that price they could have bought 1/8th of a Magical Chase box!
It doesn't matter what you have it's what you say. All these gouged items are selling hype with deception. Fortunately, they usually don't sell. The person who bought that overpriced "preorder" Insanity likely did not even know what the game is. Even if completed eBay searches only showed the regular game going for $30 or less, if this was the only they could find that was LE, then that means (to too many people) that it must be super rare.
How do you know that the person who bought it isn't in league with the seller to make it look like people are really paying these kind of prices?
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/03/2012, 06:18 PMHow do you know that the person who bought it isn't in league with the seller to make it look like people are really paying these kind of prices?
We don't, but it wouldn't do the guy much good to pull such shenanigans. Presuming he has just the one (I don't think Ark sold a pile of pre-sale copies to one person), he'd have to relist this one and hope that the
sucker buyer doesn't notice it's the same one; seeing as it's numbered that doesn't seem likely to happen, though anyone dumb enough to pay $150 for a game you can still buy new...
Quoteseeing as it's numbered that doesn't seem likely to happen, though anyone dumb enough to pay $150 for a game you can still buy new...
Makes me wonder what I could get for my signed/number 0 set......
Quote from: TheOldMan on 02/03/2012, 07:35 PMQuoteseeing as it's numbered that doesn't seem likely to happen, though anyone dumb enough to pay $150 for a game you can still buy new...
Makes me wonder what I could get for my signed/number 0 set......
We're sitting on 45,000$ basically. How many unique signatures can we come up with?!
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/03/2012, 06:18 PMHow do you know that the person who bought it isn't in league with the seller to make it look like people are really paying these kind of prices?
How do we know that your reseller witch hunts before you've even settled in isn't a ploy to raise yourself above suspician asap, so that you can score bigger than anyone?
Quote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 03:05 PMI can't search this board by user location. I even tried my best Google-Fu to search this site with no luck.
I bet a mod or admin could do it.
If he didn't enter a location, I can't search him.
Quote from: nat on 02/03/2012, 08:26 PMQuote from: jperryss on 02/03/2012, 03:05 PMI can't search this board by user location. I even tried my best Google-Fu to search this site with no luck.
I bet a mod or admin could do it.
If he didn't enter a location, I can't search him.
Of course, I was just throwing it out there as a possibility.
The witch hunt begins...
well his email is rocktillyoudrop87@yahoo.com if that helps, lol
Good thing you didn't sell him a error label copy,god knows how much he would have asked for. $150 for mint copys. Might be triple if the label was off center lol.
yahoo, well looks like whoever it is, is stuck in the 90's
Its not mint though. I PLAYED IT AND WROTE ON IT.
Quote from: djolof on 02/03/2012, 10:16 PMyahoo, well looks like whoever it is, is stuck in the 90's
and your point would be? :evil: :P
Haha, the dream of the 90's is alive on this forum! Just surprised to see a yahoo account... got one of those a short time after I got my turbo...aka middle school.
Quote from: guest on 02/03/2012, 08:26 PMQuote from: Shrapnoid on 02/03/2012, 06:18 PMHow do you know that the person who bought it isn't in league with the seller to make it look like people are really paying these kind of prices?
How do we know that your reseller witch hunts before you've even settled in isn't a ploy to raise yourself above suspician asap, so that you can score bigger than anyone?
Witch hunt? I was just suggesting something that could happen.
Why would I bother to make myself out to be some kind of saint.
I'm a wack-job and everyone knows it.
Ask anyone online who knows me?
They'll tell you.
I am what I am.
Ark, I would like 100 copies signed, for um, my personal collection. Also, make each one out to "Highest Ebay Bidder", thanks...
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/03/2012, 11:13 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/03/2012, 08:26 PMQuote from: Shrapnoid on 02/03/2012, 06:18 PMHow do you know that the person who bought it isn't in league with the seller to make it look like people are really paying these kind of prices?
How do we know that your reseller witch hunts before you've even settled in isn't a ploy to raise yourself above suspician asap, so that you can score bigger than anyone?
Witch hunt? I was just suggesting something that could happen.
Why would I bother to make myself out to be some kind of saint.
I'm a wack-job and everyone knows it.
Ask anyone online who knows me?
They'll tell you.
I am what I am.
How do we know that Arkhan isn't in league with special version re-sellers? Afterall, he has the most to gain. Between his cut on the prototypes, limited editions and the renewed interest in the regular copies each time one gets gouged, it's a brilliant marketing strategy.
I rather much start a lynch mob against the likes of PoweredupGames for overpricing his Turbo stuff way too much.
I don't think there is a problem if this guy made a good profit off of his game...
as long as it is feeding a cocaine addiction.
I'm all for Ark making money off his homebrews, The more money he makes the more homebrews he can create.
Quote from: alexsduo on 02/04/2012, 02:32 PMArk, I would like 100 copies signed, for um, my personal collection. Also, make each one out to "Highest Ebay Bidder", thanks...
Also make sure you grade them and package in the hard cases for MAXIMUM PROFIT...
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/04/2012, 04:29 PMHow do we know that Arkhan isn't in league with special version re-sellers?
:)
We know because I'm not a dipshit motherfucker that hangs out with troglodytes like Roy, and brochad college wannabe gamers like Dingle Barry.
Plus, if I wanted to flip profits on these things, I'd already be doing stupid shit like smearing my paint-soaked dick all over the case, and then signing my name in blood.. followed by listing it on eBay as the Arkhan Fucked This One copy, for 600$. I could fire off CD-R "prototypes" left and right of the game. I have the code, and can do what I want with it and make so many wackoff versions of the game, people wouldn't know how to cope. Me and Oldman could make a fuckin circus out of Insanity in a weekend.
However, I have a real job to make money. This is for fun/knowledge/excitement/longevity of old consoles. It's not for douchenozzle shenanigans by people who are pretending to be gamers.
Anyone who resells homebrew to make $$ is a pole smoker. They don't deserve to have thumbs.
Nice one, Arkhan. Wonder what that would be like? Trying to use a control pad without thumbs I mean. Hope I never have to find out.
But c'mon Arkhan, tell us how you really feel! :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Box-7-Games-TG16-/270906160511?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f1343f57f#ht_500wt_1287
this isn't a terrible price, but It's my brother selling it and he didn't offer it to me, that bastard!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 02/03/2012, 08:21 AMDaniel Barry, you're on my list.
http://nintendoage.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Users.Home&User=dantendo
what a dick!!
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/05/2012, 08:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Box-7-Games-TG16-/270906160511?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f1343f57f#ht_500wt_1287
this isn't a terrible price, but It's my brother selling it and he didn't offer it to me, that bastard!
& what a dick!!
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/05/2012, 08:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Box-7-Games-TG16-/270906160511?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f1343f57f#ht_500wt_1287
this isn't a terrible price, but It's my brother selling it and he didn't offer it to me, that bastard!
I live about 45 minutes from there. You want me to go to his house and hit him over the head with a LaserActive???
Quote from: Mathius on 02/05/2012, 10:40 PMQuote from: Lilgrafx on 02/05/2012, 08:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Box-7-Games-TG16-/270906160511?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f1343f57f#ht_500wt_1287
this isn't a terrible price, but It's my brother selling it and he didn't offer it to me, that bastard!
I live about 45 minutes from there. You want me to go to his house and hit him over the head with a LaserActive???
I don''t want to kill him ... maybe just a Genesis with a 32x and CD you know just knock him out for a few days.
Dang, Lil! That's messed up! That reminds me something one of bros might do. Just call him up and chew him out and if he gets mad, play it cool and lay a guilt trip on him.
I love how his brother is offering a warranty, lol.
Well the Boxed system sold (and I died a little bit :cry:) he said the only way he would trade it to me was if I gave him Musha. He's been selling of everything in his collection like a madman just to try to obtain a complete SNES collection.
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/06/2012, 06:42 PMWell the Boxed system sold (and I died a little bit :cry:) he said the only way he would trade it to me was if I gave him Musha. He's been selling of everything in his collection like a madman just to try to obtain a complete SNES collection.
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Wouldn't it be ironic and hilarious if LilGrafx and his brother lived in Philly? :D
Wow a snes collection? Really? I know the snes has a lot of great games but it also has a lot of garbage.
I <3 Turbob :)
"snesbrosauce"?!? I want to punch him in the uvula.
Quote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 10:59 PMWow a snes collection? Really? I know the snes has a lot of great games but it also has a lot of garbage.
I'd say the good out weights the bad there the SNES probably has one of the best library out there ... saying that on a turbo forum may be considered travesty.
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/07/2012, 09:12 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 10:59 PMWow a snes collection? Really? I know the snes has a lot of great games but it also has a lot of garbage.
I'd say the good out weights the bad there the SNES probably has one of the best library out there ... saying that on a turbo forum may be considered travesty.
A travesty would be saying how great it is that we have hundreds of Snes fan translations going on and how the snes has blah blah blah spoons blah blah swordfish blah blah blah succulant blah blah and then we had some tea. :P
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/07/2012, 09:12 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 10:59 PMWow a snes collection? Really? I know the snes has a lot of great games but it also has a lot of garbage.
I'd say the good out weights the bad there the SNES probably has one of the best library out there ... saying that on a turbo forum may be considered travesty.
That may be a VERY overly optimistic view. SNES has prob one of the highest crap to good ratios until the PS2 (the most popular system of the time always has the most crap/shovelware) ;)
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 02/07/2012, 09:12 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 10:59 PMWow a snes collection? Really? I know the snes has a lot of great games but it also has a lot of garbage.
I'd say the good out weights the bad there the SNES probably has one of the best library out there ... saying that on a turbo forum may be considered travesty.
Being on a Turbo forum has nothing to do with it.
The fact that it's completely bogus does. The SNES has some extremely awesome games. For every one of them, there are 10 steaming piles.
Both "good" and "bad" are irrelevant terms when putting together console game "sets". Every game is an equal slot to fill.
Someone who is simply interested in good games will stick to the good games.
I wasn't saying the SNES didn't have awesome games I own some of them but by no means will I try to collect every SNES game out there. Its like saying I NEED TO OWN EVERY WII GAME EVER MADE. (Whoa that jjust gave me chills)
Quote from: SMF on 02/08/2012, 05:13 PMI wasn't saying the SNES didn't have awesome games I own some of them but by no means will I try to collect every SNES game out there. Its like saying I NEED TO OWN EVERY WII GAME EVER MADE. (Whoa that jjust gave me chills)
Yeah my brother has hundreds and a lot of them are really good, but then theres the sports games.
Is this considered price gouging? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/320845452561?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab3e11511
Yeah, video_game_quality is known for ebay bargains.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/08/2012, 07:02 PMIs this considered price gouging? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/320845452561?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab3e11511
Nah you should buy it :-" :P
LMAO. I might. It's such a rare game I don't know if I can hold myself back. :lol: :lol:
and they even have their own grading system. truly epic.
Grade A sheeit
GAME ICON FOR THE TURBO LOL. Does this douch even know Bonk was the Turbos Mascot?
(https://web.archive.org/web/20101224020726im_/http://www.dankspot.com/stoners/images/smilies/extra/y_dumb_ass_1%5B1%5D.gif)
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/08/2012, 07:02 PMIs this considered price gouging? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-DUO-NEW-RARE-/320845452561?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab3e11511
But it includes "a 4 Mil Poly Bag for Collectors"! =D>
VGQ has had some pretty shitty deals... but this one takes the cake!
Can't be any worse than his $2800 Nes:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-ACTION-SET-OFFICIAL-SYSTEM-BRAND-NEW-RARE-Original-Nintendo-Deck-/320841746340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab3a887a4
I dunno, my fave is $400 for 10 loose Hu's with manuals.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/320842184974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab3af390e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/320842184974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab3af390e)
New Condition!
Those prices are not even in the ballpark or reality...
I still think that percentage-wise, Keith Courage is the worst deal... he's trying to sell a $1 game for $110... plus, the market for Keith Courage amongst Turbo collectors is so booming :roll:
Quote from: futureman2000 on 02/08/2012, 11:13 PMI dunno, my fave is $400 for 10 loose Hu's with manuals.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/320842184974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab3af390e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/320842184974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab3af390e)
New Condition!
I like how he says TURBO ZONE DIRECT FINAL SALES like really guy you can say that but you can't mention what games you are selling.
Quote from: futureman2000 on 02/08/2012, 07:28 PMYeah, video_game_quality is known for ebay bargains.
HAHAHA but...wait! Do you look their votes? They are selling games at that prices...
Quote from: BigT on 02/08/2012, 11:29 PMThose prices are not even in the ballpark or reality...
I still think that percentage-wise, Keith Courage is the worst deal... he's trying to sell a $1 game for $110... plus, the market for Keith Courage amongst Turbo collectors is so booming :roll:
and the crazy part is, people buy stuff from them all the time. Look at the feedback. It's good. Lots of sales. They are making a fortune off people.
I bet that eventually they will sell that Keith Courage for what they are asking, and I bet the buyer will not be someone who knows about these cool forums that speak the truth about gouging.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/09/2012, 09:11 AMI bet that eventually they will sell that Keith Courage for what they are asking, and I bet the buyer will not be someone who knows about these cool forums that speak the truth about gouging.
And yet we're assholes when we call someone out for gouging, right? Go post whore in someone else's thread, you ignorant tool.
Lay off, Nec. He's just trying to participate. He's not perfect. None of us are so, just let it go.
I didn't think that gouging Keith Courage of all games could possibly get any worse. This a new low, even for a price gouger.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/09/2012, 09:11 AMand the crazy part is, people buy stuff from them all the time. Look at the feedback. It's good. Lots of sales. They are making a fortune off people.
You can take a look at completed listings, and you'll see that this seller rarely sells anything at all. The things that they do sell tend to be items that actually are rare, or items that are priced in a reasonable range. But the vast majority do not sell, and are reposted at the same price.
Quote from: futureman2000 on 02/09/2012, 12:45 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/09/2012, 09:11 AMand the crazy part is, people buy stuff from them all the time. Look at the feedback. It's good. Lots of sales. They are making a fortune off people.
You can take a look at completed listings, and you'll see that this seller rarely sells anything at all. The things that they do sell tend to be items that actually are rare, or items that are priced in a reasonable range. But the vast majority do not sell, and are reposted at the same price.
well yeah, I'm sure most of the stuff never gets sold, but if you look at their feedback, it looks like they sell a bunch of stuff all the time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-Arcade-card-w-Sapphire-/180815906196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1977c594
Well, I think it finally happened. Someone put up one of those freebie Sapphire boots.
Quote from: Senshi on 02/09/2012, 01:50 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-Arcade-card-w-Sapphire-/180815906196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1977c594
Well, I think it finally happened. Someone put up one of those freebie Sapphire boots.
Anybody we know of from New Hampshire?
Quote from: Mathius on 02/09/2012, 02:07 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/09/2012, 01:50 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-Arcade-card-w-Sapphire-/180815906196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1977c594
Well, I think it finally happened. Someone put up one of those freebie Sapphire boots.
Anybody we know of from New Hampshire?
Does the seller pwn n00bs?
The guy who had inside info on Hudson's reprinting of Sapphire was selling stacks of misprints that fell off off the hack of a Hudson Soft truck. There may he hundreds more out there that didn't pass through BlueBMW. Chances are anybody buying spindles of them isn't doing it to redistribute them for free to the community.
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/09/2012, 12:11 PMLay off, Nec. He's just trying to participate. He's not perfect. None of us are so, just let it go.
I don't have a problem with anyone participating, even when it's about a seller that's already been mocked repeatedly (as has that copy of Keith). I do, however, have a problem with double posts just minutes apart and bullshit posts with nothing but a lame smiley.
Quote from: guest on 02/09/2012, 02:25 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/09/2012, 02:07 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/09/2012, 01:50 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-Arcade-card-w-Sapphire-/180815906196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1977c594
Well, I think it finally happened. Someone put up one of those freebie Sapphire boots.
Anybody we know of from New Hampshire?
Does the seller pwn n00bs?
The guy who had inside info on Hudson's reprinting of Sapphire was selling stacks of misprints that fell off off the hack of a Hudson Soft truck. There may he hundreds more out there that didn't pass through BlueBMW. Chances are anybody buying spindles of them isn't doing it to redistribute them for free to the community.
Yeah good point.
I think that you can still buy spindles of 100 for $100. List them as rare misprints and you'll still make a fortune.
Quote from: SMF on 02/08/2012, 05:13 PMI wasn't saying the SNES didn't have awesome games I own some of them but by no means will I try to collect every SNES game out there. Its like saying I NEED TO OWN EVERY WII GAME EVER MADE. (Whoa that jjust gave me chills)
A complete collection of anything is stupid. The best good/bad ratio of all time is probably Neo Geo or Neo Geo Pocket, but I will never spend cash on pachinko and maj jongg shit I'll never actually play. Maybe Legend of Success Joe...but absolutely never will I own ShinOKen.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 02/09/2012, 03:20 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/08/2012, 05:13 PMI wasn't saying the SNES didn't have awesome games I own some of them but by no means will I try to collect every SNES game out there. Its like saying I NEED TO OWN EVERY WII GAME EVER MADE. (Whoa that jjust gave me chills)
A complete collection of anything is stupid. The best good/bad ratio of all time is probably Neo Geo or Neo Geo Pocket, but I will never spend cash on pachinko and maj jongg shit I'll never actually play. Maybe Legend of Success Joe...but absolutely never will I own ShinOKen.
I think a lot of this stuff about getting every TG16 game that a lot of people are going on about lately, is that people who are just discovering the Turbo, have it in their heads that it's the cool thing to do because Chris Bucci did it.
Some of us who already had the system for years have planned on doing this eventually and some haven't.
It's a matter of preference with us about what we like and how far we're willing to go to decide whether or not it's really necessary to have every game just because there weren't that many released and it might not be too hard to get the rest for whatever reason.
But, for newcomers to TG16 who want to collect every single U.S. title? You have a loooong road ahead of you.
Even I don't expect to get them all. Sure, I'd like to but, some of the ones I need to complete just the HuCards alone are going to be hard to come by and that doesn't even include MC.
You'd have an easier time searching for and collecting several broken G1 Transformers just to build one good one.
Just go after what you think you'd enjoy playing again and again and after you have those ones then, set your sites on the rest if you still feel the need to have them.
Quote from: Mathius on 02/09/2012, 02:07 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/09/2012, 01:50 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-Arcade-card-w-Sapphire-/180815906196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1977c594
Well, I think it finally happened. Someone put up one of those freebie Sapphire boots.
Anybody we know of from New Hampshire?
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3577.15
Has anyone made an official list of known Ebay gougers yet?
I was going to say, if not, it may be a good idea.
I'm mainly talking about the mega gougers as there probably way to many of the basic gougers to compile.
I don't doubt that a lot of them probably make new accounts too to throw off suspicion.
Suspicion? Like, we might suspect that a $300 loose copy of Bonk is gouging but we can't be sure without a list? Who are you, Richard Nixon?
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 02/09/2012, 05:27 PMSuspicion? Like, we might suspect that a $300 loose copy of Bonk is gouging but we can't be sure without a list? Who are you, Richard Nixon?
I was jus axin' a qaction! You aint gotta be all like dat bouts it!
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/09/2012, 05:55 PMQuote from: SignOfZeta on 02/09/2012, 05:27 PMSuspicion? Like, we might suspect that a $300 loose copy of Bonk is gouging but we can't be sure without a list? Who are you, Richard Nixon?
I was jus axin' a qaction! You aint gotta be all like dat bouts it!
nah, he is just telling you that there is no need to point out who the gougers are. It's already obvious that gouging is a very popular activity these days. It doesnt matter if its one guy with one account or some other guy that has 10 different accounts.
There is no conspiracy mate. No point in making lists. Unless you really have some free time, then go ahead, make the list.
Let us see it.
Yea I reallydont see the point in making one. If you come across someone selling Bonks Adventure for $100 and then you see other people selling them for $15 its just common sense to figure out who the gouger is.
You too can buy some "labels" for only $45!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Custom-Labels-and-Cases-X7-/130646134497?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e6b1dcee1
$30 for a manual (with FREE added damage!!) :roll: [-(
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-MANUAL-ONLY-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Castlevania-/250992079423?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a704b323f
Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/10/2012, 01:53 AMYou too can buy some "labels" for only $45!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Custom-Labels-and-Cases-X7-/130646134497?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e6b1dcee1
He dropped it down to $40 plus free shipping......NOW THATS A STEAL.
I like it how he calls the orange labels, salmon. I lol'ed at that.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/10/2012, 01:53 AMYou too can buy some "labels" for only $45!
He's down to $30 now - makes ya wonder if he's from this forum.
Quote from: nectarsis on 02/10/2012, 01:57 AM$30 for a manual (with FREE added damage!!) :roll: [-(
That's not as ridiculous as the $300 Bonk 3 manual, but it's still frickin' stupid.
check out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
that's mildly interesting but not $260 interesting
Quote from: Senshi on 02/11/2012, 01:05 PMthat's mildly interesting but not $260 interesting
I love the subtle sarcasm :)
I have a snickers bar that says not packaged for individual resale. can i sell it for extra?
I have a Sonic 2 that says Not For Resale. Can I gouge that for 200?
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/11/2012, 12:02 PMcheck out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
So, if I print out a generic label with an address, slap it onto a Keith Courage Hucard and then scribble something using a sharpie on the back... I can get $260?
My offer for that item would be $2.
It's amazing how these sellers take advantage of Turbo's great collectability and it's great fan base. I mean they dedicate their lives to research and finding rare items etc. The crazy part is, many of them don't even care about these items and are probably surprised that they are selling cardboard boxes and pieces of plastic for hundreds and thousands. Just a very cold way of looking at it I guess.
It's sad that our love for the NEC consoles and games is used into making random people rich.
Here's a couple star items:
Cadash w/box for $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-W-Box-/320847409164
Ys I & II w/box and map for $170
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Complete-Excellent-/320847413105
How do people come up with these unique prices? I'm not talking about the fact that they are over priced. I mean, why $170 instead of $100, $150 or $200?. The more a game is overpriced, the more it makes me wonder how the seller came to choose the final number. In the case of a $30 game, why stop at $170? Why not ask $370?
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/11/2012, 12:02 PMcheck out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
Part of me wants to say, FAKE! First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system? I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards? That late in the game?
2nd, the receipt. Why no date? Why is it cut off? Why a receipt at all? Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years? They are usually unreadable in my experience.
Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker. If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/08/2012, 10:43 PMCan't be any worse than his $2800 Nes:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-ACTION-SET-OFFICIAL-SYSTEM-BRAND-NEW-RARE-Original-Nintendo-Deck-/320841746340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab3a887a4
At least you`ll be able to earn fifty six dollars in ebucks :lol:.That you wont be able to use till like three months later.
Quote from: Vecanti on 02/12/2012, 02:16 AMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/11/2012, 12:02 PMcheck out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
Part of me wants to say, FAKE! First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system? I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards? That late in the game?
2nd, the receipt. Why no date? Why is it cut off? Why a receipt at all? Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years? They are usually unreadable in my experience.
Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker. If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different.
yeah but even if it were real. Is there any reason for this ridiculous price?
Legend of Hero Tonma loose Huey BUY IT NOW $165. Best part is the sellers listing states ITS AS ELUSIVE AS MAGICAL CHASE LOL.
what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?
Quote from: Vecanti on 02/12/2012, 02:16 AMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/11/2012, 12:02 PMcheck out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
Part of me wants to say, FAKE! First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system? I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards? That late in the game?
2nd, the receipt. Why no date? Why is it cut off? Why a receipt at all? Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years? They are usually unreadable in my experience.
Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker. If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different.
I agree with your analysis... this has a pretty reasonable chance of being fake and the receipt is pretty useless in providing proof of authenticity... we would need someone from that era who worked at TTI or Toys R Us to authenticate it.
But, overall, it's a moot point... even if it were authentic, I'd pay $5 max for the curiosity factor...
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 05:47 PMwhat the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?
I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/12/2012, 07:18 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 05:47 PMwhat the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?
I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.
tell me you bought it? please.
Since when was Hero Tonma expensive? I bought mine within the past 2 years for $40, and it included the manual.
I think 40 bucks is the most I will ever pay for any Turbo game. So if I see LHT for 30 or 40 bucks I would jump on it.
I bought a copy of it (LOHT) this past year for under $30 USD... surprised to see it going for as much as it has recently.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 07:28 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/12/2012, 07:18 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 05:47 PMwhat the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?
I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.
tell me you bought it? please.
No I didn't buy it, wasn't what I was after at the time. If I were you, I would be patient and get one for cheap instead of paying inflated ebay prices. Or look around for local (or semi-local) retro gaming conventions, theres bound to be a few coming up in your area.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/12/2012, 08:12 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 07:28 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/12/2012, 07:18 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/12/2012, 05:47 PMwhat the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?
I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.
tell me you bought it? please.
No I didn't buy it, wasn't what I was after at the time. If I were you, I would be patient and get one for cheap instead of paying inflated ebay prices. Or look around for local (or semi-local) retro gaming conventions, theres bound to be a few coming up in your area.
yeah, thanks for advice. I wouldn't pay more than 40 bucks for any video game anyways. Doesn't matter what console.
btw, order of griffon on ebay starting bid 1 dollar
Quote from: Vecanti on 02/12/2012, 02:16 AMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 02/11/2012, 12:02 PMcheck out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e
Part of me wants to say, FAKE! First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system? I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards? That late in the game?
My thoughts exactly. By the time TTi rolled around, they'd be demoing Duos with one of its demo discs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b
I wonder how many guys are watching this with $$ in their eyes, thinking "let's see, I can get $100-150 for each game, $200 for Soldier Blade, $300 for the deck, plus $100 for the Turbobooster. I'll be rich, I tell you! Rich!
Quote from: VestCunt on 02/13/2012, 04:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b
I wonder how many guys are watching this with $$ in their eyes, thinking "let's see, I can get $100-150 for each game, $200 for Soldier Blade, $300 for the deck, plus $100 for the Turbobooster. I'll be rich, I tell you! Rich!
hahaha... ya man, it will be a resellers battle for this lot i bet :(
Quote from: VestCunt on 02/13/2012, 04:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b
I wonder how many guys are watching this with $$ in their eyes, thinking "let's see, I can get $100-150 for each game, $200 for Soldier Blade, $300 for the deck, plus $100 for the Turbobooster. I'll be rich, I tell you! Rich!
Wow, that's just nuts. There's a few rare-ish titles there, but that's too high of a total even if priced separately.... and there's five days left!!!
Lol what's funny is he puts 3 games up front that are cheap commons lol. Even if it sold for the price its at now you wouldn't even make back what you paid if you pieced it out.
Quote from: VestCunt on 02/13/2012, 04:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b
I wonder how many guys are watching this with $$ in their eyes, thinking "let's see, I can get $100-150 for each game, $200 for Soldier Blade, $300 for the deck, plus $100 for the Turbobooster. I'll be rich, I tell you! Rich!
holy mother of snap!!! that auction is over 600 bucks now.
god bless that seller. He had no idea probably. Never had the intention to price gouge and he will make some decent buck on that.
Example of a great seller that will get rewarded with nice cash.
what was his starting bid? a buck?
Damn, that's a nice lot! I'm sure it will end up going for big bucks.
The seller ended it early for $610.99 plus whatever the buyer may or may not have offered for the privilege. Expect to see everything up in ziploc baggies for OMG RAREZ pricing next week.
Hey, I was the winner of the listing. I was in discussions with the seller through the weekend. He was going to add a buy it now, but the bids had already been placed. I was the high bidder at around $300, but I felt that wasn't a fair price for him. I was bid up to $600 by Monday morning. I felt like that was a price we could both feel good about. He had mentioned in one of his emails that he would understand if I retracted my bid as they are not mint. However, I told him I was more than happy to purchase them and that I was willing to pay at the very least the amount that was showing. I mentioned if he wanted to end immediately, I would pay immediately. Next thing you know, the games are enroute to me. :-)
Well, you paid a premium for that set. Hope you enjoy it though.
Yeah, I paid more than I normally would, but I've had a tremendous string of luck lately. Found a box of random Magic the Gathering cards for $10, sold a portion of the cards for $500 to a local shop. Made a trade for a Duo which consisted of 11 GC games I paid $67 for. Duo supposedly wasn't working, but it powered on fine. Replaced some caps, and now all functions seem to work. I just couldn't pass up that Soldier Blade, what with the unexpected cash flow and the functioning Duo.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 02/14/2012, 09:46 AMThe seller ended it early for $610.99 plus whatever the buyer may or may not have offered for the privilege. Expect to see everything up in ziploc baggies for OMG RAREZ pricing next week.
The fact that the lot sold for such a high price rules out the buyer being a flipper. The items already breakdown separately to the top end of gouged selling prices. Sounds like KingofGames paid very little cash in the end, hopefully he'll get good use out of everything.
Unfortunately, real gougers are going to use this auction as a base for upcoming listings and ignore the cheaper ones.
I was going to offer the seller $750 for everything when I was the high bidder at $300~. The way our hobby is going, I didn't see any way around paying big bucks to get boxed copies. Heck, I saw a boxed Soldier Blade auction for $350 recently. I figured at $600, I'm paying around $50 per boxed title, $125 for the core unit, and $75 for the booster. Seemed more than fair to me. I'm fairly certain some of those hu-cards hit that $50 range alone.
I'm sorry, but thats just feeding the ebay troll. You could have gotten most of those titles over at amazon for a lot less.
Hmm, Soldier Blade, Chase HQ, Shockman, and dead moon aren't coming up. Cheapest Samurai Ghost is $89, Jackie Chan is $75~, cheapest Raiden is $69.99, cheapest Order of the Griffon is $45, and Air Zonk is $19.99. That's $300 for five games, pretty sure all hu-card only. Cheapest system is $75 and the booster is $175. Really, I think I got a great deal.
Thank the Lord your system of choice is NEC's! You should check out the NES market.
The only way overpriced items continue to sell is when people decide on the spur of the moment to buy a particular game from a single source (usually eBay) and look at the imediately available listings only and decide "well, if the only copies of Keith Courage for sale start at $900, then that must be a sweet deal and the rest with higher prices must be normal".
If I based values on my local craigslist, then I'd know for a fact that "Sega Play Stations" (not made up) are worth hundreds of dollars.
I couldn't disagree more. A person's asking price has nothing to do with the perceived value, Craigslist or otherwise. What I put more thought into are actual sale prices, such as:
Air Zonk - http://item.ebay.com/150718235539
Dead Moon - http://item.ebay.com/140591509724
D&D: Order of the Griffon - http://item.ebay.com/140652875401
Samurai Ghost - http://item.ebay.com/180739917334
Shockman - http://item.ebay.com/140668232327
Soldier Blade - http://item.ebay.com/180739918578
I can't even find recent listings for complete copies of Chase HQ or Jackie Chan. Most of those listings are open auctions with no reserve. Absolutely no price gauging involved from the seller. Maybe I just have a stronger appreciation for collectibles, but I understand why someone would pay $100+ for a complete copy of a game. I know I've done it before. When I was 17, I went through the effort of importing a PC Engine Duo with a copy of Akumajo Dracula X: Chi No Rondo. It was worth every penny. If my only interest was in playing games, I would simply download them (illegally, or legally through the Wii for a couple bucks a piece). I'm not sure if these particular titles are available, but I know I would much prefer to own a complete copy of Chi No Rondo over the Wii version.
You can post whatever you want to try to 'prove' it's a good deal, but we know better. Case in point: why believe Dead Moon is worth $111.50 when you can get it for $42 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dead-Moon-TurboGrafx-16-1992-Boxed-Rare-TG16-/140689938345?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20c1c617a9)?
If eBay's search would let me go back more than a couple weeks, I'm sure I could compile a list of sold auctions with a total at (or under) your package's price. But therein lies the rub - buying in quantity should be cheaper, as the sum of the parts is worth less than the whole in this case.
That's the nature of the auction business. The listing I posted was in similar condition. There is another recent listing that sold for $90. What I'm saying is that these games don't have a set value. They're simply worth what a person is willing to pay at that moment. Check out Little Samson on NES. I purchased a copy last year for $85. Today, they are fetching over $200. So is the game worth $85 or $200? Neither answer is correct, but the market shows that people are willing to pay upwards to $200 today. Assuming someone were to buy each item in the bundle individually, what do you think a good/fair price would be?
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/14/2012, 04:54 PMThat's the nature of the auction business. The listing I posted was in similar condition. There is another recent listing that sold for $90. What I'm saying is that these games don't have a set value. They're simply worth what a person is willing to pay at that moment. Check out Little Samson on NES. I purchased a copy last year for $85. Today, they are fetching over $200. So is the game worth $85 or $200? Neither answer is correct, but the market shows that people are willing to pay upwards to $200 today. Assuming I someone were to buy each item in the bundle individually, what do you think a good/fair price would be?
Yet not every copy sells for $200 ;)
What's wrong with the NES market? I thought most games were cheap?
Quote from: nectarsis on 02/14/2012, 04:55 PMYet not every copy sells for $200 ;)
Exactly. It's silly to think that anything lower than the absolute highest price you can find is a bargain.
But $200 isn't the absolute highest price on Little Samson:
http://item.ebay.com/180802568454
The lowest documented sale in the last few months is $170. As of today, I don't think it's unfair to say the game is worth $200. If you were to try to trade for a copy, what value would you put on it? If you were trying to trade a copy yourself, what value then?
In any case, these TG-16 titles don't seem to pop up very often in this condition. At the end of the day, I'm happy with my purchase, even if I paid a premium.
Quote from: Senshi on 02/14/2012, 05:10 PMWhat's wrong with the NES market? I thought most games were cheap?
I think there are around 650 NES games. Many of the cart-only titles are dirt cheap. However, once you start looking into complete copies, you're looking at a monster. Just look at the black box titles (Volleyball, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Balloon Fight, Urban Champion, etc.). A $5 cart can fetch upwards to $500 if complete and in mint shape. I saw a copy of Donkey Kong Jr. Math sell for $1,500 last year in near perfect shape.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/14/2012, 05:24 PMQuote from: Senshi on 02/14/2012, 05:10 PMWhat's wrong with the NES market? I thought most games were cheap?
I think there are around 650 NES games. Many of the cart-only titles are dirt cheap. However, once you start looking into complete copies, you're looking at a monster. Just look at the black box titles (Volleyball, Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Balloon Fight, Urban Champion, etc.). A $5 cart can fetch upwards to $500 if complete and in mint shape. I saw a copy of Donkey Kong Jr. Math sell for $1,500 last year in near perfect shape.
I have a boxed copy of Bonks Adventure NES I will sell to you for $1000000000000. You gotta get the attachement to play NES games on the TG16 tho and that will also set you back $90000000.
It's really funny how you can't take ANY of this shit with you to the next life. I wonder how important Donkey Kong Jr. Math will be then when you're on your death bed?
We aren't taking anything with us. Relationships, dwellings, property, debt, sickness; it all stays behind. At the end of the day, nothing really matters. Regardless of that, Donkey Kong Jr. Math still fetches $300-$1,500 depending on condition.
Lol right on King, that actually made me chuckle (I was reading it with a sideshow voice).
Step right up! We aren't taking anything with us. Relationships, dwellings, property, debt, sickness; it all stays behind! At the end of the day, nothing really matters! Regardless of that, Donkey Kong Jr. Math still fetches $300-$1,500 depending on condition!
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/14/2012, 05:53 PMWe aren't taking anything with us. Relationships, dwellings, property, debt, sickness; it all stays behind. At the end of the day, nothing really matters. Regardless of that, Donkey Kong Jr. Math still fetches $300-$1,500 depending on condition.
Crack smoke. Enough said.
Just like these guys trying to sell E.T sealed for the Atari 2600:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-SHRINK-WRAPPED-E-T-EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL-ATARI-2600-7800-/250994773845?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a70744f55
What did they do? Go dig up E.T in the New Mexico landfill? Regardless to say, feeding the gougers is only going to bring more gouging.
I know what's gonna happen to my houses cars and collection of collectables when I die. My kids are gonna keep what they want and more then likely sell off the rest and enjoy the fruits of my labor lol.
Quote from: SMF on 02/14/2012, 06:10 PMI know what's gonna happen to my houses cars and collection of collectables when I die. My kids are gonna keep what they want and more then likely sell off the rest and enjoy the fruits of my labor lol.
Ain't that the truth, lol. If I ever have kids, I sure hope they like video games, cuz yikes! I'm gunning hard for some pretty stupid stuff.
Yea, but I see a lot of picker and pawn shows where the "Kids" (now grown up) come in and take massive amounts of losses from the gouging dealers just so they can make up for their inability to manage their finances well. It's a sad end to the fruits of one's labor...
It would take me hours to detail the amount of crazy picks I've made over the last two years. For whatever reason, people tend to forget about the valuable things they used to cherish. Just as a quick example, I picked up a 560~ game NES collection for $900 last year. A bunch of the games were complete, but the boxes were destroyed. Who knows, maybe some day I'll forget about this collection in my old age and some young punk like me will end up with it.
Yes and for MUCH less than $900 if negative circumstances in life take hold...
Sorry, that was poor wording. THAT collection of NES games is gone. Sold it for approximately $4,000. But my own personal collection, who knows where that baby will end up.
The way i look at it is its giving me happiness now and thats all that matters to me, Hate to say it but i know when the day comes my kids will sell that shit on ebay lol.
I tend to rely on God, Family, Wife, and Son to give me happiness in the now rather than material things. Don't get me wrong, I like video games (especially PCE/TG), but I can EASILY give it all up and not look back. One of the reasons I even come here now is because of some of the frienships I've formed over the years...
I completely respect that and actually agree wholeheartedly with you. If I could own every single video game in the world, I would love to. However, I would never put a need, either of myself or my family, below any material goods. To be honest, I enjoy the hunt more than any other aspect of collecting. I could sell these TG-16 goodies the day I receive them and I would still feel proud that I at least owned them for a short while.
I live for the hunt, Garage sales, Estate Sales, Flea Markets, Bizars you name it. There is no feeling in the world you get when your walking by a booth or whatever and you see it.... Be it a controller or a Huey you get the sudden rush to dig thru everything on the table.
That and showing your kids what "that thing is" is what helps relive memories with any Turbo stuff fn and exciting.
Also I don't choose objects over my family. I spend time with my kids and wife then after they go to bed that's when its TURBO TIME.............
Yeah, even if it's something unspectacular, I still get pretty amped. I was at a local thrift shop recently browsing for some finds when I stumbled upon a copy of Nascar Racing: 2003 Season on the PC, which is a $50-$80 game depending on how many copies are listed on the bay. It was only a buck, so I was happy with the find. As I further browsed the pile of CD's, I saw a TG-16 case. I squinted to see the name, which read "Military Madness." I literally exclaimed, "Fuck yeah!" I was slightly embarrassed, but the reaction was natural, lol.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/15/2012, 02:26 PMHowever, I would never put a need, either of myself or my family, below any material goods.
I'm..... uncomfortable. :P
Sorry, that is a bit confusing. What I attempted to say was that I would never put material goods above an actual need. I wouldn't charge up a credit card or empty my coffers simply to buy something that would sit on a shelf. However, I like to treat myself to nice things when the time is right! This was one of those times. :-) I doubt many will care, but I'll update once the games arrive with images. I really am excited to add the games to my collection, for however long that may be. Next on the docket is a CIB copy of Super Star Soldier. I might have to put some of these up for grabs to nab a copy.
Methinks sealed collectors are a special breed of stupid:
Dead Moon (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dead-Moon-TurboGrafx-16-1992-Brand-New-sealed-/280827408118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41629e2ef6) for $250 (so far), Ys Book I & II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-Factory-Sealed-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Free-Shipping-/250991667474?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7044e912) for $199, Raiden (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raiden-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Brand-New-Sealed-/280827464412?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41629f0adc) for $500 (so far), Chew-Man-Fu (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chew-Man-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-1990-Brand-New-Sealed-/280825807050?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416285c0ca) for $350 (so far), Super Air Zonk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-Turbo-Grafx-Super-CD-NEW-Sealed-TGCD-/260872827532?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cbd3b728c) for $590, Shockman (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockman-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Sealed-Box-TG16-RARE-/350498956906?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5da66a) for $490, Air Zonk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Sealed-Box-TG16-/270834011848?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef70ec8) for $390, Sidearms (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidearms-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Sealed-Box-Side-Arms-/350498956955?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5da69b) for $125, and Parasol Stars (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEW-Sealed-Box-TG16-/350498955967?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5da2bf) for $270.
Note the latter five all came from the same reseller twat, where I wouldn't be at all surprised if there were some bid shilling shenanigans going on.
Quote from: guest on 02/16/2012, 11:59 AMMethinks sealed collectors are a special breed of stupid:
They just have small penises and too much money.
QuoteNote the latter five all came from the same reseller twat, where I wouldn't be at all surprised if there were some bid shilling shenanigans going on.
On ebay?!? I thought it was the best place to buy turbo games!
Sealed collectors are definitely a whole different breed. Check out this Dragon Warrior III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-Warrior-III-RPG-Game-Nintendo-NES-1991-2-Factory-Sealed-/120861050993?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c23e14871) that ended recently. Wish I had that kinda money to toss around on a single game.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 02/16/2012, 12:05 PMThey just have small penises and too much money.
Someone (not me) once said, "It may be only 3 inches, but I have 400 lbs PUSHING IT, BITCH!"
Quote from: MotherGunner on 02/16/2012, 01:47 PMSomeone (not me) once said, "It may be only 3 inches, but I have 400 lbs PUSHING IT, BITCH!"
Someone (me) once said, "Yep, it's not that big.... roll over."
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/16/2012, 12:47 PMSealed collectors are definitely a whole different breed. Check out this Dragon Warrior III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-Warrior-III-RPG-Game-Nintendo-NES-1991-2-Factory-Sealed-/120861050993?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c23e14871) that ended recently. Wish I had that kinda money to toss around on a single game.
I tend to believe sealed games (especially when they are 20+ years old) is a load of shit. I mean seriously, who hangs onto a game sealed and not open it? Unless that individual is digging through landfills, it really makes no sense. Hell, whats stopping people from buying a shrink wrap/vacuum seal machine and seal the game and call it brand spanking new?
Quote from: guest on 02/16/2012, 02:01 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 02/16/2012, 01:47 PMSomeone (not me) once said, "It may be only 3 inches, but I have 400 lbs PUSHING IT, BITCH!"
Someone (me) once said, "Yep, it's not that big.... roll over."
LMAO
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/16/2012, 02:33 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 02/16/2012, 12:47 PMSealed collectors are definitely a whole different breed. Check out this Dragon Warrior III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dragon-Warrior-III-RPG-Game-Nintendo-NES-1991-2-Factory-Sealed-/120861050993?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c23e14871) that ended recently. Wish I had that kinda money to toss around on a single game.
I tend to believe sealed games (especially when they are 20+ years old) is a load of shit. I mean seriously, who hangs onto a game sealed and not open it? Unless that individual is digging through landfills, it really makes no sense. Hell, whats stopping people from buying a shrink wrap/vacuum seal machine and seal the game and call it brand spanking new?
I think a lot of the sealed games originate from old shops closing down, storing all of their inventory, then all of those goodies resurfacing down the road. I know there are specific things to look for that are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to replicate. For example, on sealed NES games, there is a series of 4-5 vent holes on the front cover. Another indicator that is nearly impossible to fabricate is a crack in the art work where the lid bends. If there is any discoloration, cracks, or missing paint, it's an indicator that the game has indeed been opened. As you can see from the prices people are willing to pay, this is a very serious hobby.
What's stopping someone from getting a box made and tossing in a old game and sealing it? Sell 4 or 5 games and then close your ebay name lol.
Well, as mentioned, there are signs that typically give away a counterfeit. Certainly nothing new as far as valuable collectibles are concerned. If you're meticulous with your research, you can typically collect safely knowing that the items are legit.
Quote from: guest on 02/16/2012, 02:01 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 02/16/2012, 01:47 PMSomeone (not me) once said, "It may be only 3 inches, but I have 400 lbs PUSHING IT, BITCH!"
Someone (me) once said, "Yep, it's not that big.... roll over."
=D>
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/16/2012, 05:11 PMWell, as mentioned, there are signs that typically give away a counterfeit. Certainly nothing new as far as valuable collectibles are concerned. If you're meticulous with your research, you can typically collect safely knowing that the items are legit.
Yea but all I'm saying is if someone is that stupid to pay for a game they are never gonna open. Its a collectable now and all they see it as is value. Do your research and forge it the correct way and 99% of the people will never know.
Quote from: guest on 02/16/2012, 11:59 AMMethinks sealed collectors are a special breed of stupid:
Indeed. Definitely not something I can understand. I don't see the point in owning sealed games - who cares about a game unless you can play it? Fair enough if you want to grab one or two sealed games that might have been childhood favourites, but spending tens of thousands of dollars on an entire collection of sealed games that simply sit inside a cabinet and do nothing - what a waste.
Most collections tend to be pretty wasteful. Old coins, stamps, trading cards, artwork, etc. People will pay millions of dollars for an original piece of artwork when you can have a replica for pennies on the dollar. It's certainly a status symbol and measuring stick. Sure, you might own a copy of Magical Chase in the box, but is it factory sealed? And sure, you might also own a sealed copy of Magical Chase, but is it a VGA 85+? It's madness, but many things in life are.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/16/2012, 11:17 PMMost collections tend to be pretty wasteful. Old coins, stamps, trading cards, artwork, etc. People will pay millions of dollars for an original piece of artwork when you can have a replica for pennies on the dollar. It's certainly a status symbol and measuring stick. Sure, you might own a copy of Magical Chase in the box, but is it factory sealed? And sure, you might also own a sealed copy of Magical Chase, but is it a VGA 85+? It's madness, but many things in life are.
The difference with all those things you mentioned is that you can enjoy them remotely. They are passive consumption because you view them, but don't interact with them. In the case of some like coins/cards if you do interact with them to flip them over and look at other side, it doesn't matter if they are sealed away because you can see all there is to see with the way they are protected.
With sealed videogames (which were designed and sold to be played) all you see is a cardboard box in cellophane, you can't even play the game that's enclosed. Even with action figures, at least you can look at them still when they're sealed, with a sealed game all you get is a box with (most likely) cheesy marketing text and a couple pictures on it. Woo!
If you can enjoy looking at a trading card, stamp, coin, or action figure, you can enjoy looking at a sealed video game. I don't see how you can rationalize one and not the other. Just because you own a sealed copy of a game doesn't mean you can't own an additional copy to play. A sealed copy of Zelda for the NES would likely run $300+. However, you can pick up a cart for $5. For sealed game collectors, it's quite possible to have your cake and eat it, too.
For those interested, here are some pics of the bundle I purchased on Ebay. Still feel like I got a pretty nice deal!
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https://imageshack.com/user/Oliade677
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79)
Hey he just keeps lowering this Huey Only Legend of Hero Tonma $160 now $125. I also noticed he changed the discription. I see its no longer as elusive as Magical Chase. :roll:
Quote from: SMF on 02/19/2012, 11:39 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79)
Hey he just keeps lowering this Huey Only Legend of Hero Tonma $160 now $125. I also noticed he changed the discription. I see its no longer as elusive as Magical Chase. :roll:
Whats even worse... he already knows what the market will pay for it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110820395968
He tried to sell it once (but no doubt had a super high reserve) just so he could see what peeps might pay for it, then he relisted it at a way higher price hoping someone would bite. Super Douche!
He isnt far from me.....about 45 minutes. RLB isnt the nicest area either, easy place to get many other things too....lol.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 02/19/2012, 04:30 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/19/2012, 11:39 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79)
Hey he just keeps lowering this Huey Only Legend of Hero Tonma $160 now $125. I also noticed he changed the discription. I see its no longer as elusive as Magical Chase. :roll:
Whats even worse... he already knows what the market will pay for it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110820395968
He tried to sell it once (but no doubt had a super high reserve) just so he could see what peeps might pay for it, then he relisted it at a way higher price hoping someone would bite. Super Douche!
ya that is pathetic, squeeze'm for ever cent he can.. hope it wont even sell at $100 when it comes time.
Quote from: guest on 02/19/2012, 06:30 PMQuote from: BlueBMW on 02/19/2012, 04:30 PMQuote from: SMF on 02/19/2012, 11:39 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110828326521?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19cde20e79)
Hey he just keeps lowering this Huey Only Legend of Hero Tonma $160 now $125. I also noticed he changed the discription. I see its no longer as elusive as Magical Chase. :roll:
Whats even worse... he already knows what the market will pay for it...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-hero-tonma-turbo-grafx-16-/110820395968
He tried to sell it once (but no doubt had a super high reserve) just so he could see what peeps might pay for it, then he relisted it at a way higher price hoping someone would bite. Super Douche!
ya that is pathetic, squeeze'm for ever cent he can.. hope it wont even sell at $100 when it comes time.
What's funny as I passed up an auction last night for this game for $1.50, although it was the PCE version.
is it just me or is this a lot of money?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140702597053?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_558wt_1270
granted, it is an auction, so i bet whoever's buying thinks it's some kind of steal...
Won this one. Not too bad of a deal IMO.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230745168657?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Can definitely get lucky if you look.
nice job dude!
lemme know if you don't want keith or takin it to the hoop, i could use the huey case off keith.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/19/2012, 04:41 PMHe isnt far from me.....about 45 minutes. RLB isnt the nicest area either, easy place to get many other things too....lol.
maybe you solved it terry, all the gougers are drug dealers!...haha :P
Quote from: guest on 02/19/2012, 06:30 PMya that is pathetic, squeeze'm for ever cent he can.. hope it wont even sell at $100 when it comes time.
Heh, he's getting close. It's down to $105 with free shipping, only a buck more than the original auction.
Quote from: guest on 02/20/2012, 04:38 PMQuote from: guest on 02/19/2012, 06:30 PMya that is pathetic, squeeze'm for ever cent he can.. hope it wont even sell at $100 when it comes time.
Heh, he's getting close. It's down to $105 with free shipping, only a buck more than the original auction.
I hope everyone watching and that bid on his game sees this and knows hea shady seller.
Yes, Bartre, that's kind of high.
Mishran, you were very fortunate to get that so cheap.
Quote from: bartre on 02/19/2012, 09:48 PMnice job dude!
lemme know if you don't want keith or takin it to the hoop, i could use the huey case off keith.
Sadly, I purchased these only for the cases. Especially Ninja Spirit. Have the game and manual, but missing the case. Will likely keep the other 2 non keith courage cases, for the TTI games I have, and give away or sell the games. I'm a terrible person... :(
heh, not really, that sounds like a good plan, pretty much what i would've done.
Has anyone noticed that the more we rant about the gouging on ebay, the higher some of these jerks raise the prices? It's almost as if they think that they're punishing us.
Kind of like the old price changing trick in Kid Icarus where you try to get the shop keeper to give you a discount but, if he gets angry or offended, he raises the prices for spite.
This isn't particular to any one console or game, though. Look at the rise in gaming products in general. I purchased a neon Nintendo sign and a tin Mario sign from the early 90's for $75 last year. They sold on Ebay for $400 a piece. The neon sign was a $.99 NR auction and the Mario sign was a $.99 NR auction that I accidentally listed with a $399.99 BIN. The tin sign sold in a matter of minutes. People really want this stuff. And at the prices they are paying, I can't imagine they are looking to move them any time soon. It's one less opportunity to pick up a collectible that many are after.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/21/2012, 02:18 PMThis isn't particular to any one console or game, though. Look at the rise in gaming products in general. I purchased a neon Nintendo sign and a tin Mario sign from the early 90's for $75 last year. They sold on Ebay for $400 a piece. The neon sign was a $.99 NR auction and the Mario sign was a $.99 NR auction that I accidentally listed with a $399.99 BIN. The tin sign sold in a matter of minutes. People really want this stuff.
Accidentally?!? Tell me another one, rolfmaul! Huzzah for resellers!!one!!1!!
It's people who can't afford shit, buying up shit (running up their CC bill) and when they find out they can't afford shit, they resell shit. I see the same frakking items keep popping up on eBay when people figure out they can't eat or pay their rent/mortgage on time. Talk about living beyond your means... Needless to say, bipolars are rampant on eBay.
Yeah, I listed them both at $400 BIN fixed listings to see what kind of interest I generated. I got plenty of views, but not a single offer. I decided to relist them as $.99 NR auctions, as I knew they would do really well. When altering the listing style, I forgot to remove the BIN option on the Mario tin sign. A watcher from the original listing probably figured the auction would go nuts and jumped on the BIN. The neon sign auctioned for just under $400, if I remember correctly.
If you want to hear another one (which I realize isn't actually the case), I recently picked up a high-end vintage cassette deck from the swap meet for $45 a few weeks ago. It's currently going for a several hundred dollars with two days remaining. Ebay never ceases to amaze me.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/21/2012, 02:18 PMThe neon sign was a $.99 NR auction and the Mario sign was a $.99 NR auction that I accidentally listed with a $399.99 BIN
Da fuck does that happen?!
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/21/2012, 02:18 PMThis isn't particular to any one console or game, though. Look at the rise in gaming products in general.
I agree. It's happening not only to OBEY, but to pretty much any good gaming from bitd. Maybe folks our age (30-40ish?) generally have "settled down" and have a little extra income and realize that 8 and 16 bit gaming captured something that just isn't around in the newer games. I still play a current game from time to time, but it's a different experience, generally, from what we remember when we were kids.
Quote from: guest on 02/21/2012, 03:33 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 02/21/2012, 02:18 PMThis isn't particular to any one console or game, though. Look at the rise in gaming products in general. I purchased a neon Nintendo sign and a tin Mario sign from the early 90's for $75 last year. They sold on Ebay for $400 a piece. The neon sign was a $.99 NR auction and the Mario sign was a $.99 NR auction that I accidentally listed with a $399.99 BIN. The tin sign sold in a matter of minutes. People really want this stuff.
Accidentally?!? Tell me another one, rolfmaul! Huzzah for resellers!!one!!1!!
The "3" key is no where near the "9" key :P
When you convert a fixed listing to an auction, it switches the fixed price to a buy it now. With a $.99 starting bid, I had no reason to list a BIN. I removed the BIN price from the neon sign, but forgot to remove it from the tin sign. Why would anyone use a $399.99 BIN when the auction starts at $.99? Beats the hell out of me, but I'm glad he did.
I'm just busting balls. I think physical copies of old games are just going to become a luxury item and will continue to go up unless the whole thing crashes and no one gives a shit like baseball cards these days. You have emulators, Why buy a physical copy some might say. If you want the real experience of playing on actual hardware, well, you're going to have to pony up some dough for that.
I couldn't agree with you more. Even if you want to play through legitimate means and pay significantly less, you can pick up classic titles on the Wii. It will be interesting to see where things go. My guess is that eventually many things will tank, but the more unique/interesting stuff will continue to rise. With DLC & online passes, gaming won't be seen as a collectible much beyond the PS2/GC/Xbox era.
I thinks the whole playing on original hardware and collecting stuff associated with it is for nothing more than nostalgia and there are people out there who know that they can charge an arm and a leg to other people who want to take that brief trip back in time.
Emulators do make it easier but, for the people who sooner or later get burnt out on that and want the experience of actually holding the game in their hand, some of them will pay more than they really want to recapture that experience.
Toys'R Us used this same strategy a few years ago with the reproduction G1 Transformers that you could only buy at their store and had to pay $30.00 just for the standard 1:43 scale autobots like Jazz, Hound, Smokescreen and etc.
As long as people keep giving these vultures what they want, the prices will keep going up.
Agreed and it doesn't change the fact that you can't take ANY of this shit with you when you die...
I'm going out pharaoh-style. Bury me with my shit!
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/21/2012, 06:40 PMI'm going out pharaoh-style. Bury me with my shit!
Watch out for Turbo-grave robbers!
Bahaha, that's too funny.
Maybe have a big turbo bonfire and enjoy tossing in each game 1 by 1 lol.
Quote from: SMF on 02/21/2012, 09:47 PMMaybe have a big turbo bonfire and enjoy tossing in each game 1 by 1 lol.
Or a Turbonacht...
Wow, this one should be fun:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Plus-48-Games-Soldier-Blade-Bonk-3-NAI-/140707460622?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c2d1760e&autorefresh=true
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/22/2012, 01:59 AMWow, this one should be fun:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Plus-48-Games-Soldier-Blade-Bonk-3-NAI-/140707460622?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c2d1760e&autorefresh=true
$300 so far? Not so bad. I wouldn't really consider an auction with a nice piece of hardware and a set of awesome games fetching a high price to be "gouging." The truth is that this stuff is valuable and desired. Now if the guy had this same exact set and wanted $1,500 for the lot BIN then it would be worthy of this thread...
yeah, that's at least worth a decent chunk of change, i'm curious to see what it'll end up at, though it will probably be something ridiculous.
I say it goes to $1100+
Quote from: Senshi on 02/22/2012, 08:52 AMI say it goes to $1100+
I say at least $800, since it's already had the cap fix done and there are quite a few games in there that are pricey on their own (Bonk 3) or at least not cheap (Air Zonk, Neutopia 2, NAI, Soldier Blade). Even though most are loose or with manual only.
Up to 400 with 4 days and 11 hours remaining.
I bought Sinistron from that seller about a year ago (or so) and he had it listed as "Very Good" with a small and blurry picture. It arrived to me in poor condition, and I say that as someone who doesn't care too much about most niggling details. He was kinda rude in our exchanges through the message system, and I won't buy another game from him. He seems to sell good stuff from time to time, but I'll give my money to more upstanding sellers next time.
He appears to deal only in Turbo goods. His feedback is less than stellar with one member complaining about similar issues as allyourblood.
Quote from: allyourblood on 02/22/2012, 11:44 AMI bought Sinistron from that seller about a year ago (or so) and he had it listed as "Very Good" with a small and blurry picture. It arrived to me in poor condition, and I say that as someone who doesn't care too much about most niggling details. He was kinda rude in our exchanges through the message system, and I won't buy another game from him. He seems to sell good stuff from time to time, but I'll give my money to more upstanding sellers next time.
Which means it won't be much of a stretch for some shill bidding to be going on.
Quote from: allyourblood on 02/22/2012, 11:44 AMI bought Sinistron from that seller about a year ago (or so) and he had it listed as "Very Good" with a small and blurry picture. It arrived to me in poor condition, and I say that as someone who doesn't care too much about most niggling details. He was kinda rude in our exchanges through the message system, and I won't buy another game from him. He seems to sell good stuff from time to time, but I'll give my money to more upstanding sellers next time.
This guy isn't from Austin Texas, is he? I had a jerk from Texas treat me the same way and lie about the condition of some games that he sold me.
He even had the nerve to tell me that if I left negative feedback that it wouldn't really matter.
Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/22/2012, 05:18 PMQuote from: allyourblood on 02/22/2012, 11:44 AMI bought Sinistron from that seller about a year ago (or so) and he had it listed as "Very Good" with a small and blurry picture. It arrived to me in poor condition, and I say that as someone who doesn't care too much about most niggling details. He was kinda rude in our exchanges through the message system, and I won't buy another game from him. He seems to sell good stuff from time to time, but I'll give my money to more upstanding sellers next time.
This guy isn't from Austin Texas, is he? I had a jerk from Texas treat me the same way and lie about the condition of some games that he sold me.
He even had the nerve to tell me that if I left negative feedback that it wouldn't really matter.
Hate to say it but he's right about that. If he's selling a game someone really wants they will take the chance. BUT if he gets enough negitive feedback eBay will restrict his account.
I have never bought anything from the seller but I have repaired some systems for him in the past. He has been very easy to communicate and deal with. I bet that turbo express is one I repaired for him months ago :wink:
Just found another one but, it's craigslist. Area just says "Pilot". Maybe means Pilot Mountain but, I'm not sure.
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/vgm/2865206801.html
It makes me sad to see such an awesome collection go. :( That's only a couple of hours away from me.
Damn, and I'm headed to Greensboro on monday too...too bad I don't have $750. :/
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 02/25/2012, 04:04 AMDamn, and I'm headed to Greensboro on monday too...too bad I don't have $750. :/
750? Are we talking about the TG CD-ROM in Pilot Mountain? Did I miss something? Seller wants $300...or did the they part out all the games?
Lost Ark in Greensboro finally got a Bride of Pinbot. I have a reason to play pinball there now.
Anybody own or see this.Macross eternal love beta http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Eternal-Love-Song-SAMPLE-BETA-DEMO-NEC-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-Duo-CD-TG-/251006801187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a712bd523
Quote from: stinkoman on 02/28/2012, 03:47 PMAnybody own or see this.Macross eternal love beta http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Eternal-Love-Song-SAMPLE-BETA-DEMO-NEC-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-Duo-CD-TG-/251006801187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a712bd523
Had a good larf on that one in chat. "100% authentic because I say so!"
Quote from: guest on 02/28/2012, 04:18 PMQuote from: stinkoman on 02/28/2012, 03:47 PMAnybody own or see this.Macross eternal love beta http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Eternal-Love-Song-SAMPLE-BETA-DEMO-NEC-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-Duo-CD-TG-/251006801187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a712bd523
Had a good larf on that one in chat. "100% authentic because I say so!"
Looks like a dishonest seller. Any buyer who leaves negative feedback because their "mint" game had scratches all over it gets called a "terrible buyer".
...He sure gets a lot of "terrible buyers".
Quote from: Senshi on 02/22/2012, 02:07 PMWhich means it won't be much of a stretch for some shill bidding to be going on.
Quote from: stinkoman on 02/28/2012, 03:47 PMAnybody own or see this.Macross eternal love beta http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Eternal-Love-Song-SAMPLE-BETA-DEMO-NEC-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-Duo-CD-TG-/251006801187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a712bd523
Looks like a CDR copy to me. Nothing special looking either. If he had some special or unique documentation to support the authenticity of the disc, it would add some credit to his claim. I just don't see anything special here....
I know im relatively new here, but isnt this too much for what might seem a dubious copy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Import-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-1995-NEW-SEALED-/300671833741?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460170168d
Quote from: kakutolives on 02/29/2012, 02:21 AMI know im relatively new here, but isnt this too much for what might seem a dubious copy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Import-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-1995-NEW-SEALED-/300671833741?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460170168d
It looks legit to me, as the colors are accurate and the peel strip is in the right spot, but I still wouldn't pay any where near $900 for it.
I agree with Necromancer, there are no signs of it being a fake. There's another real one listed in Japan for $500 but it's not sealed.
Yea its prolly the real deal but I love how he states MUST NEVER BE OPEN. LOL
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 02/29/2012, 10:18 AMI agree with Necromancer, there are no signs of it being a fake. There's another real one listed in Japan for $500 but it's not sealed.
Sapphire still goes for between $200 - $300 on eBay. I'd rather not pay double for a game already going for hundreds just to have it extra mint and extra complete. But anyone interested in doing so is looking for more than a game to play. At least Sapphire is genuinely rare, but not $500 rare.
I wonder what the seller of the sealed copy would say if you asked them if you could still buy it even though you are definitely going to open it? Probably that they don't really care about preserving a collectible, only that they get paid.
This is why I won't ever understand buying games just to keep them sealed looking pretty on the shelf. Chances are someones gonna open your sealed game.
hmm even if it is authentic, isnt 900 dollars a wee bit much :P. Still Gouging amirite?
Quote from: kakutolives on 02/29/2012, 10:39 PMhmm even if it is authentic, isnt 900 dollars a wee bit much :P. Still Gouging amirite?
It certainly is.
And on second thought, it might well be a fake. The ones Tobias shows on his site now look to have more accurate coloring, but the disc is still different; perhaps that's why this guy is adamant that it shouldn't be opened.
Quote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:04 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 02/29/2012, 10:39 PMhmm even if it is authentic, isnt 900 dollars a wee bit much :P. Still Gouging amirite?
It certainly is.
And on second thought, it might well be a fake. The ones Tobias shows on his site now look to have more accurate coloring, but the disc is still different; perhaps that's why this guy is adamant that it shouldn't be opened.
I've actually never looked at tobias' site, what's the address?
Quote from: bartre on 03/01/2012, 10:32 AMI've actually never looked at tobias' site, what's the address?
http://ebay.hazard-city.de/sapp/xxx2.html
Quote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:04 AMIt certainly is.
And on second thought, it might well be a fake. The ones Tobias shows on his site now look to have more accurate coloring, but the disc is still different; perhaps that's why this guy is adamant that it shouldn't be opened.
I wondered this as well. He might be insisiting it never be opened because he's some sealed game fetishist or it may be because the disc itself may bear some telltale sign of inauthenticity. I don't go too crazy over rare releases myself, but if I did, I'd definitely be wary of any sealed official sapphire copies. Why risk 900 bucks (or even 100 for that matter) on a possible bootleg copy? No thanks.
It should now be assumed that any sealed copies of Sapphire which are not infront of you are fake.
Quote from: allyourblood on 03/01/2012, 11:10 AMQuote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:04 AMIt certainly is.
And on second thought, it might well be a fake. The ones Tobias shows on his site now look to have more accurate coloring, but the disc is still different; perhaps that's why this guy is adamant that it shouldn't be opened.
I wondered this as well. He might be insisiting it never be opened because he's some sealed game fetishist or it may be because the disc itself may bear some telltale sign of inauthenticity. I don't go too crazy over rare releases myself, but if I did, I'd definitely be wary of any sealed official sapphire copies. Why risk 900 bucks (or even 100 for that matter) on a possible bootleg copy? No thanks.
Either that or its not even Sapphire in there :-k
Having recently received the latest fake copy of Sapphire, the $900 one on eBay still looks real to me. The fake has improved some of the colours, mainly the yellow/pink gradient in the text at the bottom and the purple of the main character, but the blues are still off and on the rear the white border is still present around the game screenshots.
If that $900 copy is indeed a fake, it's a 100% perfect reproduction of the original, at least from what we can see in the pics provided anyhow. As odd as it sounds, I think it's more likely to be real than a perfectly reproduced fake.
I might take some scans/photos of the most recent fake version, as things have changed a little and the info and comparison shots between the fake and real copies is now outdated.
A friend sent me this pic:
EDIT: not the best camera, Ill try to ask for more clearer shot.
Here are some comparison shots between the old fake, new fake and real Sapphire game.
- Top pic is old fake
- Middle pic is new fake
- Bottom pic is real
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/fjs/SapphireComparisonFront.png)(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/fjs/SapphireComparisonBack.png)
Unfortunately my scanner is offline atm, so the 'new fake' shots were taken via a crappy digital camera. Should be good enough to spot the most differences though.
I have a new Sapphire bootleg guide in the works that will compare in detail both fakes and the real deal.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 03/02/2012, 01:38 AMHere are some comparison shots between the old fake, new fake and real Sapphire game.
If I'm looking at it right, the new fake logo is now the right color (instead of too orange on top) but her face is now too orange?
and also, "HCD5030" on the lower right rear.
This has probably been addressed at some point, and I'm sure there's a variety of opinions on this, but it would have been a whole lot simpler if the guy had put "reproduction copy" somewhere small on the back or cover of the repro. Yeah, it would look bad but would stop a lot of people trying to sell fakes as real copies (not saying the one on eBay is fake, but it sure it overpriced...).
Quote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:59 AMQuote from: bartre on 03/01/2012, 10:32 AMI've actually never looked at tobias' site, what's the address?
http://ebay.hazard-city.de/sapp/xxx2.html
Err, i don't mean to offend anybody (maybe the guy selling these is a long term supporter of the TG16\PCE scene or whatever and is trying to help out guys newer to the PCE scene?) but what's the legitimacy of these supposed 25th anniversary releases? Are these just perfect copies of the original made via scanned box art and so on?
IE: is this copy of Saphire not much different then the copies that someone was selling on the forums here a few years ago? (can't remember who it was, but i think he stumbled upon 50+ copies of a duped Saphire but only sold them for $20 or something here...) sorry guys, haven't been around lately so can't quite recall #-o
Quote from: Colossus1574 on 03/03/2012, 07:53 PMQuote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:59 AMQuote from: bartre on 03/01/2012, 10:32 AMI've actually never looked at tobias' site, what's the address?
http://ebay.hazard-city.de/sapp/xxx2.html
Err, i don't mean to offend anybody (maybe the guy selling these is a long term supporter of the TG16\PCE scene or whatever and is trying to help out guys newer to the PCE scene?) but what's the legitimacy of these supposed 25th anniversary releases? Are these just perfect copies of the original made via scanned box art and so on?
IE: is this copy of Saphire not much different then the copies that someone was selling on the forums here a few years ago? (can't remember who it was, but i think he stumbled upon 50+ copies of a duped Saphire but only sold them for $20 or something here...) sorry guys, haven't been around lately so can't quite recall #-o
The Sapphires given away for free here came from this same guy. I had known about him for a while before contacting him about getting a complete Sapphire bootie, then passed the word on to BlueBMW who ordered a ton of loose discs which he so graciously distributed here.
I can't comment on his techniques.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Box-Vr-Nice-/220903781388?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item336ee4340c#ht_500wt_1048
Box is tore up.And if i`m not mistaken,didn`t this game come in A case?.
Quote from: turbofan1 on 03/03/2012, 10:19 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Box-Vr-Nice-/220903781388?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item336ee4340c#ht_500wt_1048
Box is tore up.And if i`m not mistaken,didn`t this game come in A case?.
That box is not "Very Nice" as the listing suggests (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png).
Quote from: esteban on 03/04/2012, 02:16 AMQuote from: turbofan1 on 03/03/2012, 10:19 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Box-Vr-Nice-/220903781388?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item336ee4340c#ht_500wt_1048
Box is tore up.And if i`m not mistaken,didn`t this game come in A case?.
That box is not "Very Nice" as the listing suggests (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png).
And the game is supposedly, "Ultra rare!"
Quote from: turbofan1 on 03/03/2012, 10:19 PM$120 shabby copy of New Adventure Island. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Box-Vr-Nice-/220903781388?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item336ee4340c#ht_500wt_1048)
Box is tore up.And if i`m not mistaken,didn`t this game come in A case?.
Nope, this was one of the latter games that came in the dumb plastic tray.
that is one of the games i've been interested in though, what's a realistic price for the new adventure island?
you know im relatively new to getting into retro gaming collecting (although i always bought the games when they were current gen) Is this crazy gouging always been the standard on ebay?
The Turbo Grafix and PC engine games and accessories seem to be among the worst offenders too. Also yes that is one hell of a beat up Adventure Island manual...
Quote from: bartre on 03/04/2012, 06:25 PMthat is one of the games i've been interested in though, what's a realistic price for the new adventure island?
sorry for the double post but in reply to this.
my local video game shop carries it used for 26.
source:
http://gamedude.com/turbog.html
Quote from: kakutolives on 03/04/2012, 07:13 PMyou know im relatively new to getting into retro gaming collecting (although i always bought the games when they were current gen) Is this crazy gouging always been the standard on ebay?
No. It's a recent thing. One big factor is that ebay auctions have been dried up and eclipsed by BIN listings, making it a sellers' market. Combine this with the retro craze/advertising explosion in the form of youtube reviewers, retro magazines, the Virtual Console, etc, and the prices skyrocket.
Some subtle Ebay changes are exacerbating the problem: 1) they seem to have shortened their time frame for "completed listing" searches, which makes it harder for buyers to interpret prices for rarely-listed items, and 2) they now educate clueless sellers with suggested prices for similar listings. Of course, hopeful sellers are quick to get dollar signs in their eyes and miss the fact that their particular beat-up cartridge doesn't include the box and manual that drove other sales.
QuoteThe Turbo Grafix and PC engine games and accessories seem to be among the worst offenders too.
It's happening all over. Prices for late-period NES games like Bonk and Snow Brothers have gone out-of-sight in just the last year. Same with boxed GB games. For the 3DO, Lucienne's Quest was going for $50-150 last spring and now one just auctioned for $700+. I'm even seeing expensive SMS games for the first time.
Quotesource:
http://gamedude.com/turbog.html
They
list it for $26. IME, Gamedude rarely has a huge TG selection.
Quote from: guest on 03/04/2012, 08:04 PMIt's happening all over. Prices for late-period NES games like Bonk and Snow Brothers have gone out-of-sight in just the last year. Same with boxed GB games. For the 3DO, Lucienne's Quest was going for $50-150 last spring and now one just auctioned for $700+. I'm even seeing expensive SMS games for the first time.
Yep, it's an across the board case of retro game inflation. It's not just TurboGrafx stuff.
Yeah this is why I'm picking up as many games as I can at reasonable prices these days.
True, I might resell a few one day, but I just want to get them before it will mean dropping $100+ per title for sought-after games (which is already happening).
actually if we pause for a moment and reflect, some price inflation is reasonable. I mean PCE/TG stuff is coming up on 25+ years old. minty condition ones are def tough to come by. add in the fact some of these titles are legitimately tough to find in the first place since TG died early in the US and some obsucure PCE titles were, well obscure to begin with. Add in money de-valuation, and general appreciation of re-tro gaming to the masses, yea, it's not surprising to see the prices rising.
what's surprising me is that just 2 years ago, when we were coming out of the great recession in beginning of 2009, I was able to get a complete LaserActive + Sega + PCE modules + games and laserdiscs for freaking 25000 yen on yahoo jp. and I DID get crazy bundles for 20000 yen for tons of hardware and games that now go for double easily. the change in 2 years is amazing. glad I got back into collecting/playing at the time I did.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 03/05/2012, 04:59 AMYeah this is why I'm picking up as many games as I can at reasonable prices these days.
True, I might resell a few one day, but I just want to get them before it will mean dropping $100+ per title for sought-after games (which is already happening).
I agree that many prices are very fair, but some games have skyrocketed in the last couple of years. I can't imagine how much I will have to pay when I replace my copy of Terraforming. I blame both greedy sellers and buyrers that don't do their homework. There is a listing for $300 for a Bonk 3 manual on eBay right now. The manual only! That to me is ridiculous and if a clueless collector with a ton of money pays that it will drive prices. This is why I prefer to buy in bulk. Anybody selling collections?
Quote from: JapanTokei on 03/05/2012, 11:17 AMactually if we pause for a moment and reflect, some price inflation is reasonable. I mean PCE/TG stuff is coming up on 25+ years old. minty condition ones are def tough to come by. add in the fact some of these titles are legitimately tough to find in the first place since TG died early in the US and some obsucure PCE titles were, well obscure to begin with. Add in money de-valuation, and general appreciation of re-tro gaming to the masses, yea, it's not surprising to see the prices rising.
I understand that price inflation is inevitable and I can accept that. My beef lies with the following three trends:
1) Kids who grew up playing Pokemon and PS2 that get into retro gaming and decide to go for complete collections. Yes, the late Eighties/early Nineties were an awesome time for video games. If you missed it, go ahead, buy some games and experience them on the original hardware. No problem. What I can't wrap my head around is why these kids decide they need to buy every last shovel-ware game and movie license for a system and/or complete copies of each game. Why someone with neither a prior investment nor nostalgia would spend so much money confounds me. I don't know how old most of you guys are, so no offense to present company, but if I may vent a bit: why can't these fuckers live in their own generation? Why do they have to go back and buy MY toys? I never bought up Atari 2600 games and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots because I didn't grow up with that shit. Which brings me to...
2) The fact that the term "retro gaming" even exists. I've been playing the same six consoles since 1996, but for some reason I've become a "retro gamer." Fuck that. I'm a TurboGrafx/SMS/NES/SNES/N64/3DO gamer. A term that refers to dozens of different video game systems is meaningless and stupid. I'm not interested in the the Gameboy, the Neo Geo, the Saturn, PC gaming, or any Atari systems and I never will be. I can see the appeal in SOME of these systems, but seriously, who in their right mind would want to embark on a Saturn or Neo Geo collection in 2012? Talk about missing the boat. I'm OK with people owning a lot of consoles to pick up some choice games or because of series loyalty (e.g. Castlevania fanatics), but that still doesn't explain the deluge of bozos desperately trying to collect whole libraries. The systems I've owned since my teens have more than enough games to keep me blowing my discretionary income for the rest of my life.
EDIT: In the interest of full disclosure, I did buy a $3 Genesis at Goodwill so I can play Warriors of the Eternal Sun, but that's because I'm a Dungeons and Dragons Mystara gamer, not a Genesis gamer.
3) Ebay's influence on the market (q.v.).
DUNGEON EXPLORER 2
Only £220!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-BOXED-MANUAL-/150771968456?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231ab5a9c8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-BOXED-MANUAL-/150771968456?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231ab5a9c8)
Quote from: SuperPlay on 03/05/2012, 01:37 PMDUNGEON EXPLORER 2
Only £220!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-BOXED-MANUAL-/150771968456?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231ab5a9c8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-BOXED-MANUAL-/150771968456?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231ab5a9c8)
Well sure, you're looking at the very rare boxed version. This is probably the only example of that I've ever seen! :D
Quote from: Turbotracks on 03/05/2012, 11:59 AMI agree that many prices are very fair, but some games have skyrocketed in the last couple of years. I can't imagine how much I will have to pay when I replace my copy of Terraforming. I blame both greedy sellers and buyrers that don't do their homework. There is a listing for $300 for a Bonk 3 manual on eBay right now. The manual only! That to me is ridiculous and if a clueless collector with a ton of money pays that it will drive prices. This is why I prefer to buy in bulk. Anybody selling collections?
Lol I've seen that Bonk 3 manuel on ebay for a few years now. It drops in price now and again. This seller really has no idea that you can get a complete game for cheaper then what he's asking for a book lol. I've seen a Bonk 3 manuel auction for around $70 a few years ago. So to me he's looking for that one impolsive gamer that REALLY needs that Manuel lol.
Quote from: guest on 03/05/2012, 01:17 PM1) Kids who grew up playing Pokemon and PS2 that get into retro gaming and decide to go for complete collections. Yes, the late Eighties/early Nineties were an awesome time for video games. If you missed it, go ahead, buy some games and experience them on the original hardware. No problem. What I can't wrap my head around is why these kids decide they need to buy every last shovel-ware game and movie license for a system and/or complete copies of each game. Why someone with neither a prior investment nor nostalgia would spend so much money confounds me. I don't know how old most of you guys are, so no offense to present company, but if I may vent a bit: why can't these fuckers live in their own generation? Why do they have to go back and buy MY toys? I never bought up Atari 2600 games and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots because I didn't grow up with that shit. Which brings me to...
2) The fact that the term "retro gaming" even exists. I've been playing the same six consoles since 1996, but for some reason I've become a "retro gamer." Fuck that. I'm a TurboGrafx/SMS/NES/SNES/N64/3DO gamer. A term that refers to dozens of different video game systems is meaningless and stupid. I'm not interested in the the Gameboy, the Neo Geo, the Saturn, PC gaming, or any Atari systems and I never will be. I can see the appeal in SOME of these systems, but seriously, who in their right mind would want to embark on a Saturn or Neo Geo collection in 2012? Talk about missing the boat. I'm OK with people owning a lot of consoles to pick up some choice games or because of series loyalty (e.g. Castlevania fanatics), but that still doesn't explain the deluge of bozos desperately trying to collect whole libraries. The systems I've owned since my teens have more than enough games to keep me blowing my discretionary income for the rest of my life.
EDIT: In the interest of full disclosure, I did buy a $3 Genesis at Goodwill so I can play Warriors of the Eternal Sun, but that's because I'm a Dungeons and Dragons Mystara gamer, not a Genesis gamer.
3) Ebay's influence on the market (q.v.).
I do agree with you on most points, the complete set thing is kind of ridiculous, I've talked with multiple people who are trying, or have, complete sets of games for all of their systems( maybe 15% of the games actually get played)
MY biggest thing is why go back to something from before you ever experienced it? admittedly, like half of the reason I play older games is for the nostalgia, IMO most NES games are shit.
I can see if as a kid you owned that system and you still have it and you always wanted (insert game here) you pick it up. But just to own everygame on a NES, SNES, Sega etc is becomming a joke. Ill admit I wanna own every TG-16 game released and I don't see that as a problem. I still play and enjoy my TG-16 games to this day. I WON'T however spend $1000s on a game just because IT WILL COMPLETE MY COLLECTION.
That's such a crazy investment. Even if each game is $1.00 for TG-16 and PCE that's still around $1000. Still a lot of money.
Unfortunately for us true fans of the games and systems the late eighties/early nineties is what's "cool" in gaming now. I am old enough to remember my parents buying a Coleco Telstar new from a local dept. store. I have no problem with the younger gamers playing vintage systems. In fact, just a couple of weeks ago I helped a 14 year old choose a couple of 2600 games at a local shop. I do agree that buying just to have every title is what's driving prices, and it makes no sense to me either. I admit, my goal is a complete US Turbo collection. I was three titles away about four or five years ago and I sold some and lost a lot to flood damage. Much of them will cost me an arm and a leg to replace now because of the industry, (sealed Hero Tonma, complete Bonk 3, and a few others I still miss having). I was hoping things like VC and MSL Arcade would lower prices but it did the exact opposite. I still make time to play my Duo on a weekly basis, and yes, 75% of the games on NES were crap, even back then.
I keep hearing people complaing like it's all the new people and the kids driving prices up cause it's cool. I think it's the opposite though, I think it's the people who had it when they were younger and now have real jobs and money to blow on them now. I go on other gaming forums like Racketboy where there's a lot of noobs just getting into retro stuff that's all cool and new to them and those are the people praising the VC and emulation and mainly buying cheap carts.
Quote from: bartre on 03/05/2012, 03:06 PMMY biggest thing is why go back to something from before you ever experienced it? admittedly, like half of the reason I play older games is for the nostalgia, IMO most NES games are shit.
Well, as far as individual games go, I can explain that a bit. There's a lot of games I always wanted to play when I was younger, but being a child I didn't have the financial resources to obtain all of them. There's also another factor, there's lots of people I know who have games they have nostalgia for, or wanted to play. It's nice to be able to go right to my shelf and find whatever game myself or someone else always wanted to experience but hadn't.
So over time of using money I have put away for entertainment purposes I built up a complete NES collection. Not all of the games are great, but there's even fun to be had in having friends over and watching them struggle with Silver Surfer, or become frusturated as hell with Rocky and Bullwinkle.
With that said, when I finished my licensed US NES collection a few years ago, prices were significantly lower than they are now and I managed to find some very valuable games at dirt cheap prices allowing me to complete such a collection. But there is a reason to go back and play games and even systems you never experienced.
This current topic can be a little concerning but quite interesting as well.
I find it's BOTH parties contributing to the "collectible resale" prices of these older games. You got the newer/younger crowd getting into collecting stuff they believe are the roots and part of the history of video games. And you also have the party who's enjoyed these games and consoles in the past and have now gotten a steady job and can pay some money to grab back some of those good feelings they enjoyed back in the day. And on top of that, you got the Ebay seller mentality of trying to get the most for their item...unfotunately there's not much we can do. Just hope gamers and collectors educate themselves with sites like "PCEFX" and not pay the stupid prices and drive the market up for no legit reason.
And I'M SORRY but i refuse to say that 75% of the games for the NES was crap...maybe 60% is more where i'd put it :-" I lived the whole rise and fall of the NES era, yes there were oodles of plain average games...but u still couldn't call them crap, haha. 30% were great titles, another 40% probably fell in the average category, then 30% crap?
Quote from: Mathius on 03/03/2012, 08:27 PMQuote from: Colossus1574 on 03/03/2012, 07:53 PMQuote from: guest on 03/01/2012, 10:59 AMQuote from: bartre on 03/01/2012, 10:32 AMI've actually never looked at tobias' site, what's the address?
http://ebay.hazard-city.de/sapp/xxx2.html
Err, i don't mean to offend anybody (maybe the guy selling these is a long term supporter of the TG16\PCE scene or whatever and is trying to help out guys newer to the PCE scene?) but what's the legitimacy of these supposed 25th anniversary releases? Are these just perfect copies of the original made via scanned box art and so on?
IE: is this copy of Saphire not much different then the copies that someone was selling on the forums here a few years ago? (can't remember who it was, but i think he stumbled upon 50+ copies of a duped Saphire but only sold them for $20 or something here...) sorry guys, haven't been around lately so can't quite recall #-o
The Sapphires given away for free here came from this same guy. I had known about him for a while before contacting him about getting a complete Sapphire bootie, then passed the word on to BlueBMW who ordered a ton of loose discs which he so graciously distributed here.
I can't comment on his techniques.
Thanks for correcting my memory Mathius #-o
Haha, my apologies to BlueBMW for confusing he was selling them when he was just charging for shipping =D>
Did those copies play perfectly fine? shit, guess i snoozed on those!
Ask yourself this.........How many 25 and younger people have 1000.00+ for one video game?
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 03/05/2012, 05:15 PMQuote from: bartre on 03/05/2012, 03:06 PMMY biggest thing is why go back to something from before you ever experienced it? admittedly, like half of the reason I play older games is for the nostalgia, IMO most NES games are shit.
Well, as far as individual games go, I can explain that a bit. There's a lot of games I always wanted to play when I was younger, but being a child I didn't have the financial resources to obtain all of them. There's also another factor, there's lots of people I know who have games they have nostalgia for, or wanted to play. It's nice to be able to go right to my shelf and find whatever game myself or someone else always wanted to experience but hadn't.
So over time of using money I have put away for entertainment purposes I built up a complete NES collection. Not all of the games are great, but there's even fun to be had in having friends over and watching them struggle with Silver Surfer, or become frusturated as hell with Rocky and Bullwinkle.
With that said, when I finished my licensed US NES collection a few years ago, prices were significantly lower than they are now and I managed to find some very valuable games at dirt cheap prices allowing me to complete such a collection. But there is a reason to go back and play games and even systems you never experienced.
well, more my point was "why go back to before your generation?"
i get buying a game you never got the chance to play, but why go back to something you never heard of when you were younger?
for me, the NES is even hard to get into, let alone most of the atari stuff.
Quote from: bartre on 03/05/2012, 11:19 PMwell, more my point was "why go back to before your generation?"
i get buying a game you never got the chance to play, but why go back to something you never heard of when you were younger?
for me, the NES is even hard to get into, let alone most of the atari stuff.
Haha, yah, the Atari stuff might be harder to get into...but the NES? So many memorable characters came from this one console.
Hmm, some might argue the games are too basic or repetitive to revisit, but I'll always have time along memory lane for Mario, Link, Simon, Ryu (Hayabusa), Samus, Bill & Lance, MegaMan, etc. :dance: Who knows, maybe i was just a Nintendo nut...
I had the Telestar arcade when I was young (atually it was my fathers) and I cant see getting back into that thing! Now his Oddysee 2.....yeah but not to spend much money on it!
I'm with the camp re: going back to get games only of which I played/had exposure to. For me that included the Famicom, Sega SMS, and TG/PCE. Soem Genesis titles too but I was a bystander on that system, doggly standing by my doomed belief TG-16 was going to win the 16 bit wars, lols. well they did in the end in the retro scene at least!! :)
Even with just 3 systems, I find collecting for the sake of collecting can be neverending and quickly take up all the space in the house. I focus on PCE now pretty much, and even that with my new son I'm forcing myself to not many duplicate hardware and software.. hence why I've been selling off my dups here and there. Despite all that, I've built up a nice little collection that brings me a smile any day just looking at the games and all the memories associated with them and that's priceless. (though I say "priceless" with a tough stance on uncontrolled binge buying... case in point 2 days ago I could have picked up a gem minty Madou Monogatari with spine and reg card for $173 (14000 yen), but ended up letting it go..argh, hope I don't regret it).
I don't have a problem with younger guys getting games from before their time (whether you grew up with 'em or not, fun games are fun games); my problem lies with those that GOTTA HAVE IT NAO!, amassing a huge collection in a few months. That's what's driving up prices, and it's not just the younger guys that lack patience.
Quote from: guest on 03/06/2012, 11:00 AMI don't have a problem with younger guys getting games from before their time (whether you grew up with 'em or not, fun games are fun games); my problem lies with those that GOTTA HAVE IT NAO!, amassing a huge collection in a few months. That's what's driving up prices, and it's not just the younger guys that lack patience.
pretty much this!
I am actually happy when younger kids try older games. God knows how annoyed i get when today's kids say that older games suck because of "zomgrafics"
$599 + $4 shipping for Keith Courage (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-Video-Game-/190649230074?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c639462fa). Please tell me it's a typo or something. ](*,)
I laughed hysterically when I saw that Keith Courage mostly because of my recent participation in this thread. Had we not been discussing gouging I probably would just shake my head. BTW, as much as i love my NES I thought I was being generous by saying it had almost 200 good games. :-#
I find it ironic that the games I wanted as a kid go the same price as they do now if not more so. This should be a wakeup call to everyone to start creating more bootlegged pressed copies!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/06/2012, 09:41 PMI find it ironic that the games I wanted as a kid go the same price as they do now if not more so. This should be a wakeup call to everyone to start creating more bootlegged pressed copies!
the problem with that is people will try to sell them as "new condition" originals far more often than they do now.
Quote from: guest on 03/06/2012, 04:18 PM$599 + $4 shipping for Keith Courage (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-Video-Game-/190649230074?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c639462fa). Please tell me it's a typo or something. ](*,)
Looks like it was brought back down to $5.99
Quote from: guest on 03/06/2012, 11:00 AMI don't have a problem with younger guys getting games from before their time (whether you grew up with 'em or not, fun games are fun games); my problem lies with those that GOTTA HAVE IT NAO!, amassing a huge collection in a few months. That's what's driving up prices, and it's not just the younger guys that lack patience.
+1. Especially to the ones with mummy & daddy's credit card.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Import-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-1995-NEW-SEALED-/300675344080?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4601a5a6d0
well now.. it seems he is now going to try a bit cheaper... although that is still crazy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Classics-Turbografx16-Games-Collection-CD-Retro-Vintage-gaming-/230763004776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35ba8c0368
Dunno what to say about this, thought people would have learned by now.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/19/2012, 12:55 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Classics-Turbografx16-Games-Collection-CD-Retro-Vintage-gaming-/230763004776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35ba8c0368
Dunno what to say about this, thought people would have learned by now.
Haha, what a crappy cover!!
(https://web.archive.org/web/20160418052657im_/http://v-direct.co.uk/pix/pcengine-box.jpg)
That stinker has been around for years and years. I'm actually somewhat surprised to see someone still trying to sell a copy. They always use that "stock" image of it, too, nobody ever uses an actual photo of the item. Makes me wonder if it even actually comes in a case like that, or if you just get a loose CD-R. Almost seems like a Photoshop mockup.
Quote from: nat on 03/19/2012, 01:39 AMThat stinker has been around for years and years. I'm actually somewhat surprised to see someone still trying to sell a copy. They always use that "stock" image of it, too, nobody ever uses an actual photo of the item. Makes me wonder if it even actually comes in a case like that, or if you just get a loose CD-R. Almost seems like a Photoshop mockup.
Yes, and I seem to remember it is always someone from England selling that crap (at least, 5-8+ years ago it was). Sad, sad, sad.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 03/01/2012, 10:04 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 02/29/2012, 10:39 PMhmm even if it is authentic, isnt 900 dollars a wee bit much :P. Still Gouging amirite?
It certainly is.
And on second thought, it might well be a fake. The ones Tobias shows on his site now look to have more accurate coloring, but the disc is still different; perhaps that's why this guy is adamant that it shouldn't be opened.
I
finally got my copy of the latest Sapphire bootleg. The first thing that stands out from that auction is that this fake and the current versions of SFZ and Rockman all
do not have a peel away strip. Although the suit is more purple looking in the purple spots and the screen shots on the back are lined up better, looking at this on its own it looks noticeably lower quality that the original batch. The spine card has some bleeding and everything looks like it was printed on non-glossy paper with an ink jet printer. Not literally, it just has that kind of pale non-glossy finish. Still a very nice replica if you want something like this, but all the more easy to immediately spot as fake. He even through in a spare loose disc of Sapphire, which looks like a non-cdr version and doesn't appear misprinted in any way.
So, that auction seems to not be from the original or recent batch of fakes, but since the original boots showed the world an easy way to get rich quick, there may very well be any number of different fakes from different sources out there. So be very careful when looking for a real one.
Get this one quick !!!!!!!!!!!!
DUNGEON EXPLORER 2 only £200.00 oh and £2.50 P&P
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-CD-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-USA-VERSION-BOXED-MANUAL-/150791938838?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231be66316 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-CD-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-USA-VERSION-BOXED-MANUAL-/150791938838?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231be66316)
Hopefully this should have been £20!
Quote from: SuperPlay on 04/04/2012, 03:22 PMGet this one quick !!!!!!!!!!!!
DUNGEON EXPLORER 2 only £200.00 oh and £2.50 P&P
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-CD-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-USA-VERSION-BOXED-MANUAL-/150791938838?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231be66316 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-CD-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-USA-VERSION-BOXED-MANUAL-/150791938838?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231be66316)
Hopefully this should have been £20!
That equals $317 USD! Sheesh!
Considering the Japanese version is soooo much cheaper (got mine for like $10) these people really like to try to get literally hundreds of dollars for these "rare" games.
Speaking of the Sapphire bootlegs, someone is making a killing selling them on YAJ along with Megaman and Space Fantasy Zone. You'd think people would catch on when he is posting the same copies of the same sealed rare games every week, which all happen to be bootlegged, but they always end up going for around $250+....
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/04/2012, 10:07 PMSpeaking of the Sapphire bootlegs, someone is making a killing selling them on YAJ along with Megaman and Space Fantasy Zone. You'd think people would catch on when he is posting the same copies of the same sealed rare games every week, which all happen to be bootlegged, but they always end up going for around $250+....
seriously that is BS. but you know what? if people want to rip themselves off and then damage the market by inflating it, so be it. :(
Might and Magic III for $294.99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Might-Magic-III-Isles-of-Terra-TurboGrafx-CD-Complete-/350498860253?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519b5c2cdd) and a Super System Card for $280 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-for-TurboGrafx-16-CD-/250923060547?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a6c2e0d43). [-(
<<shakes head>>
Out of curiosity, what's the average price for M&M3 these days?
Quote from: guest on 04/05/2012, 02:55 PMOut of curiosity, what's the average price for M&M3 these days?
I have seen the U.S version go for $200-$300, but the PCE version goes for like $24. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SCD-MIGHT-AND-MAGIC-3-Grafx-PCE-JAPAN-Video-Game-pe-/300599137258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fd1ad3ea
Pretty lame if you ask me.
Look at this moronic prize of an Ebay moron.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-/160778714503?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item256f287d87
Samurai Ghost is EASILY worth $250, so that's a bargain.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/05/2012, 09:06 PMSamurai Ghost is EASILY worth $250, so that's a bargain.
Hmm, obviously you wouldn't be biased towards this price for any reason :-" hahah
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/05/2012, 09:06 PMSamurai Ghost is EASILY worth $250, so that's a bargain.
I hope you are being sarcastic. [-X :P
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/05/2012, 06:14 PMLook at this moronic prize of an Ebay moron.
$150 sleeve only copy of Samurai Ghost (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-/160778714503?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item256f287d87)
Ha! The underscore must be short for 'brain'.
Someone actually bought that pc engine cd emulator games: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230763003488, its pretty easy to download an emulator and a rom set, why would you pay money for it, though playing pc engine games on the pc is nothing like playing it on the real thing.
Quote from: meka on 04/06/2012, 02:59 PMSomeone actually bought that pc engine cd emulator games:
He probably bought it for the awesome packaging.
heh heh lmao check this one out for shits and giggles http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Exile-TG16-Video-Game-/380420503092?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5892d43634
not that long ago he had it listed at like $550 or so.
"10 or more available".... for fuck's sake. ](*,)
Most likely bought them cheap when TZD/Red Frog? was selling their shit. I remember seeing a few CD games they had bunches of. Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Exile were a couple of them. Its a shame, but it is what it is I guess. Hell, I can see wanting a profit, but DAMN.. Hopefully they wont sell at that price.
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2012, 03:52 PM"10 or more available".... for fuck's sake. ](*,)
Quote from: NecroPhile on 04/06/2012, 03:52 PM"10 or more available".... for fuck's sake. ](*,)
Only ten? Must be pretty rare. No wonder it goes for so much. Better buy it before it's $1000 for one. That way your actually
saving $500 on piecing together a set.
I remember when you could get Exile or Cosmic Fantasy 2 for $7
Quote from: Bernie on 04/06/2012, 03:56 PMMost likely bought them cheap when TZD/Red Frog? was selling their shit. I remember seeing a few CD games they had bunches of. Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Exile were a couple of them. Its a shame, but it is what it is I guess. Hell, I can see wanting a profit, but DAMN.. Hopefully they wont sell at that price.
Working Designs still had (a lot) of these two games in stock when they shut down. Game Quest Direct (http://www.gamequestdirect.com/old-school-turbo-grafix-16.html) bought most of it, but then a ton of cheap copies appeared on the market sometime around 2007... iirc, a European seller was listing them sealed on ebay for something like $2-10. Sealed copies continued to appear on the cheap through 2010, when the resellers moved in.
Quote from: Mathius on 04/06/2012, 06:36 PMI remember when you could get Exile or Cosmic Fantasy 2 for $7
I remember going to Toys R Us with a friend because he was buying something Saturn-related. I was in college and no longer actively buying games or playing much...when what do I see on the counter (merchandise pick-up?) but a brand new
Vasteel for a few dollars ($8?).
HELL YES I BOUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY. I was shocked that Toys R Us still had any TG-16 stuff in stock (I asked if they had any other merchandise, they said they didn't).
Another friend of mine (Bless his Soul!), picked up
Buster Bros and
Splash Lake at Toys R Us for me for pennies on the dollar. He knew how much I had loved TG-16 years prior and bought them more as a nostalgic "Hey, remember when we were obsessed with video games?" sort of gift. He had always been grateful that I had sold him my old NES to him for nothing (he could only afford $20). In my defense, I was desperate for $$$. I also knew the NES was going to a good home. :pcgs:
Okay gents, let us put on our tinfoil top hats and let me retell a conspiracy theory of mine that I almost half believe in.
Now, I bet we all had ourselves a merry old laugh when the eBay cartel started putting up mint or NIB game items for prices a few hundred notches above absurd. But I bet we all got the old earl grey in the wrong pipe when, just for fun, we flicked that completed listing box and saw that among a sea of red unsold items there was the unmistakable occasional green proof of hell having frozen over.
No one expects a mint or new Duo to actually ever sell for over 1-3000, but the green proves that someone, some idiot out there did buy it, so maybe the price is not so absurd, maybe, just maybe that is what it is actually worth, correct?
No! No, no, no, no, and an additional thousand nos I say!
I refuse to believe it. Rather I choose to believe that those green anomalies are all part of the cartel's nefarious scheme. You see, these guys buy up every legitimate new or mint auction they can land their hands on in eBay land by making sure to bid for them way over market price. This way they are already half way towards creating an absurd monopoly. What then remains next is to raise the market price to ten times normal levels and reap their evil reward.
How do they do that? By every once in a while using a fake account to buy one of their own items, then quietly using the fake account to put in a cancellation request which they then accept themselves. That way they wont really lose any money and what they gain is slowly setting the precedence that mint or NIB stuff really are worth that much. If they do this long enough people will accept it as norm and before long they'll land some crazy collectors who pay up and the whole operation is a success.
Nice idea and all but I really think it's dipshits not knowing any better and having money to throw around. Haha or not, and charging it on the "free money" credit card. :lol:
I like my theory better, it helps me sleep at night and keeps the cartel baby punching to a bare minimum.
By the way, did you guys know that every game ever made in the history of electronics for any system is rare?
Its true!
I wish I knew about the Turbografx when it was still in its heydey, or even when TZD was still around. Can't seem to get any of the games I want for a decent price.
Quote from: suikoman444 on 04/11/2012, 03:16 PMI wish I knew about the Turbografx when it was still in its heydey, or even when TZD was still around. Can't seem to get any of the games I want for a decent price.
Even us old folks have regrets (there are many, many titles I won't ever be able to afford). So, I say, don't worry about the titles you can't spend $$$$$$$ on. Get all the great cheap titles :pcgs:.
I guess that's what I'll have to do for a while. That or hope some of my local game stores get some in. When they do, the games are normally pretty cheap, but it's been a while since I've seen any.
I got into buying older generation games back in 2009 when I realised modern games had for four or so years been heading to a place that I did not care for.
Things were affordable back then and I was delighted to catch up on a lot of games that circumstance let pass me by in my bleak youngin' years.
I remember I bought a NIB SNES, N64 and Dreamcast for very fair prices, all around 100-120 and followed that up with a mint CDX and a slew of games I always wanted to play for all systems.
Alas since the cartel got their operation going full force prices have spiraled out of control. Everyone thinks their game is hot shit and asks too much for it. You really have to dig deep to find a decently priced item from 32bit era and back.
Now the cartel has me sweating over making sure to get everything on my want list before they are priced even further from the ideal.
One can always hope for some sort of bubble economy being in effect here that could burst and drown the cartel in a bloody demise but I dont see it happening.
I wish there was a older gen selling/buying site that was outside the reach of the cartel. Imagine something like the Buy/Sell sections of every older gen forum out there, only collected in one place and automated. So instead of making a WTB post and keep bumping it one could just go to this site, browse to different system sections and select all the games one is looking for and select the condition one is looking for them in. Then when a seller shows up with something to sell they could just browse to the same place and get a list of users wanting what they are offering, contact one of them and negotiate a price then and there.
Quick, clean and easy. Any cartel people finding their way there would of course be laughed out of the place and the site would be free to use for all.
Deuce, that would make things demmed easier for us all.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/11/2012, 12:24 PMOkay gents, let us put on our tinfoil top hats and let me retell a conspiracy theory of mine that I almost half believe in.
Now, I bet we all had ourselves a merry old laugh when the eBay cartel started putting up mint or NIB game items for prices a few hundred notches above absurd. But I bet we all got the old earl grey in the wrong pipe when, just for fun, we flicked that completed listing box and saw that among a sea of red unsold items there was the unmistakable occasional green proof of hell having frozen over.
No one expects a mint or new Duo to actually ever sell for over 1-3000, but the green proves that someone, some idiot out there did buy it, so maybe the price is not so absurd, maybe, just maybe that is what it is actually worth, correct?
No! No, no, no, no, and an additional thousand nos I say!
I refuse to believe it. Rather I choose to believe that those green anomalies are all part of the cartel's nefarious scheme. You see, these guys buy up every legitimate new or mint auction they can land their hands on in eBay land by making sure to bid for them way over market price. This way they are already half way towards creating an absurd monopoly. What then remains next is to raise the market price to ten times normal levels and reap their evil reward.
How do they do that? By every once in a while using a fake account to buy one of their own items, then quietly using the fake account to put in a cancellation request which they then accept themselves. That way they wont really lose any money and what they gain is slowly setting the precedence that mint or NIB stuff really are worth that much. If they do this long enough people will accept it as norm and before long they'll land some crazy collectors who pay up and the whole operation is a success.
I have often thought this was the case as well, but also those fools who create another account just to bid up the price or last minute bid just because they didn't like the price that the highest bidder was going to get.
Bid sniping has made self bidding a moot practice in my opinion. Why fret over low highest bidder when all the action is set to take place in the last 5 seconds of an auction?
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/11/2012, 05:43 PMcartel...cartel...cartel
OK. The cartel joke is getting old. There will always be a margin of price gougers and that sucks. Some of them will even use shady tactics... whatever. Most people are honest and genuinely want to get rid of stuff/make money in a reasonable amount of time. The problem is ebay is so ubiquitous that we have to compete with everyone else in the world whenever we want to buy something. Even the most out-of-touch and inefficient sellers like Goodwill have caught on and that eliminates good deals in the wild. We're left with a global marketplace monopoly and there will always be well-heeled individuals willing to pay way more than a reasonable person would ever dream (how will your site block their offers?). Finally, the 16-bit Wars are the video game equivalent to the Golden Age of comic books or vintage baseball cards. There is no bubble and prices will never come down. In a sane world, emulation would lower the demand, but like retro gamer magazine and endless youtube reviews propels the commodity fetish to such an extent that even younger generations drool over this stuff.
It is not a joke, that is what they are.
By the way, it is a mad (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=110850521724&nma=true&rt=nc&si=DWmz1xUYCH%252BrDEj8UBodjPxF2cs%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_922), mad (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280848481119?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_562wt_922) world.
Guess which one I bought.
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2012, 07:05 PMQuote from: kamiboy on 04/11/2012, 05:43 PMcartel...cartel...cartel
OK. The cartel joke is getting old. There will always be a margin of price gougers and that sucks. Some of them will even use shady tactics... whatever. Most people are honest and genuinely want to get rid of stuff/make money in a reasonable amount of time. The problem is ebay is so ubiquitous that we have to compete with everyone else in the world whenever we want to buy something. Even the most out-of-touch and inefficient sellers like Goodwill have caught on and that eliminates good deals in the wild. We're left with a global marketplace monopoly and there will always be well-heeled individuals willing to pay way more than a reasonable person would ever dream (how will your site block their offers?). Finally, the 16-bit Wars are the video game equivalent to the Golden Age of comic books or vintage baseball cards. There is no bubble and prices will never come down. In a sane world, emulation would lower the demand, but like retro gamer magazine and endless youtube reviews propels the commodity fetish to such an extent that even younger generations drool over this stuff.
Dude, you had me at "commodity fetish". I've been re-reading Das Kapital, though I'm not sure if that is your specific reference point. :pcgs:
Not so much gouging, but rather not bad of a deal!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/180855261667?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DUPI.GIROS%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%26itu%3DUCI%252BUCC%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D110857900736%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7671446952571096588
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/12/2012, 12:38 PMNot so much gouging, but rather not bad of a deal!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/180855261667?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DUPI.GIROS%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%26itu%3DUCI%252BUCC%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D110857900736%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7671446952571096588
At least the seller acknowledges that the manual is a copy, the jewel case is Keith Courage, and Bonk 3 HuCARD has scratches. :pcgs:
Ah just saw that, in that case, $50-60 is more like it...
See, now, here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Aria-of-Sorrow-Game-Boy-Advance-GBA-VGA-85-NM-Brand-New-NR-/230774681994?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35bb3e318a#ht_500wt_1002) is an interesting case.
A VGA rated version of a not so uncommon GBA game for sale, and it is an honest to gods auction. Given the paltry age of the title, and how common it is I doubt the cost of the VGA process will be worth what extra value, if any at all, it will add to the final sale price of that item.
Or is there really a weighty demand for VGA grated games out there? Are there really many a rich person out there seeking to amass a VGA GBA collection? Enough of them to compete for this and bring the price up?
I cannot believe so, but I am going to be watching this one unfold.
Only a syphilitic retard would give a shit about VGA grading.
Quote from: guest on 04/13/2012, 11:32 AMOnly a syphilitic retard would give a shit about VGA grading.
I sure as hell don't....not even a little bit. :roll:
Do rich people contract syphilis though? I thought they stuck to classy, clean hookers only. Also, just to class it up even more, they call them escorts instead.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/13/2012, 11:40 AMDo rich people contract syphilis though? I thought they stuck to classy, clean hookers only. Also, just to class it up even more, they call them escorts instead.
HAhahaha!
Stupid VGA already got their damn mitts on comic books and sports cards....video games too now!?!?!? F' THAT!
Well, I can KIND of understand it if you are talking about a NIB copy of Stadium Events or some game that can fetch $10,000+, but for a fairly common GBA game that came out less than 10 years ago? Seems silly to me. It would just be a pain to crack open that case and throw it away before opening the game and playing it.
VGA......not nearly as good as SAB rated. Notice how you dont see those often?
All I have to say about rating video games is this....
http://youtu.be/mxD-5z_xHBU
Totally just got crazilly outbid on a boxed Neutopia II. Ended up at $207 :(
Quote from: suikoman444 on 04/14/2012, 01:42 AMTotally just got crazilly outbid on a boxed Neutopia II. Ended up at $207 :(
i stopped bidding around $50 ish ;)
only wanted that box, was nice condition.
Parasite Timmonstalon bought this for $6.28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360446914657?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649
And sells it the next week for $29.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Falcon-US-Version-RARE-BOXED-TurboGrafx-/360450677541?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53ec88db25
And he has the worst camera in the history of ebay.
And he pasted the wrong description into his listing. What an idiot.
Of course, I'm the idiot who listed stuff on ebay in the first place. Sparky was right.
Sucks that they would flip it like that. Hope it doesn't sell for what he wants.
Quote from: guest on 04/14/2012, 06:04 PMParasite Timmonstalon bought this for $6.28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360446914657?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649
And sells it the next week for $29.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Falcon-US-Version-RARE-BOXED-TurboGrafx-/360450677541?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53ec88db25
And he has the worst camera in the history of ebay.
And he pasted the wrong description into his listing. What an idiot.
Of course, I'm the idiot who listed stuff on ebay in the first place. Sparky was right.
That's a pathetic way to make a profit. I guess flipping a obscure item for $20 is profitable enough for a loser though
I offered him 6.28 for the Falcon... haha
Quote from: Bernie on 04/14/2012, 08:38 PMI offered him 6.28 for the Falcon... haha
Nice. :)
Quote from: Bernie on 04/14/2012, 08:38 PMI offered him 6.28 for the Falcon... haha
Hahaha. If I remember my login I will do the same
Edit. Just did.. Heyoooo
He declined 6.28, so I offered 6.29... I hope he takes it!! :)
LOL
I too offered 6.28 but put a note in with the offer "you just purchased this from vestcunt"
After ebay/paypal fees he stands to only profit about 20 on that deal, which can be considered quite paltry if you factor the time he spent on the deal overall. It might not seem like much but if you add it all up selling stuff on there eats a large amount of your time.
If you consider this work, which it is, then the hour salary is pretty rubbish. What he is doing is pretty par for the course for what every reseller does, not just on eBay either, so I do not really consider his actions evil.
Now if he had priced it 100 or over then he would be entering cartel territory and would be contributing to an unhealthy milieu for all older gen gamers who prefer playing on sctual hardware.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/14/2012, 11:56 PMAfter ebay/paypal fees he stands to only profit about 20 on that deal, which can be considered quite paltry if you factor the time he spent on the deal overall. It might not seem like much but if you add it all up selling stuff on there eats a large amountbof your time.
If you consider this work, which it is, then the hour salary is pretty rubbish. What he is doing is pretty par for the course for what every reseller does really, I do not really consider his sctions evil.
Now if he had priced it 100 or over then he would be entering cartel territory and would be contributing to an unhealthy milieu for all older gen gamers who prefer playing on sctual hardware.
Then if another reseller buys it and only tacks on a "par for for the course" tariff and the so does the next reseller, then Turbo games jump in price by ten+ times and they continue to eventually sell to other resellers or wealthy set-collectors, who see no other copies currently available, because resellers continue to snatch them up before most genuine buyers can. This is why non-auction Turbo asking prices are artificially high.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/14/2012, 11:56 PMAfter ebay/paypal fees he stands to only profit about 20 on that deal, which can be considered quite paltry if you factor the time he spent on the deal overall. It might not seem like much but if you add it all up selling stuff on there eats a large amount of your time.
If you consider this work, which it is, then the hour salary is pretty rubbish. What he is doing is pretty par for the course for what every reseller does, not just on eBay either, so I do not really consider his actions evil.
Now if he had priced it 100 or over then he would be entering cartel territory and would be contributing to an unhealthy milieu for all older gen gamers who prefer playing on sctual hardware.
Your attempt to defend this is appalling. Its not the fact that he may only make 20.00. Its the fact that he bought it for the sole purpose of doing just that. Yeah, its life. But this is the Turbo Gouging thread, not the defend the reseller thread.
He bought that game for a song though. Boxed PCE games in such a good condition should go for higher than 6.28
I know that game is considered to be pretty bad, but still, that is a pretty pathetic highest bid. What the reseller charges is closer to what a close to 20 year old game complete with the flimsy box in a good condition should normally go for. I'd say something like that should cost 20-25, I know it is not amazing, but, hey, at least it is not a sports title.
But, hey, lynching a guy for doing what every reseller of games is doing, finding bargains and reselling at a meaty premium is fine by me, they are no friend of mine. Frankly I have a hard time believing anyone can make a good living off of doing what they do.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/15/2012, 01:51 AMHe bought that game for a song though. Boxed PCE games in such a good condition should go for higher than 6.28....
I'd say something like that should cost 20-25,
You have 28 posts. No one cares about your stupid, wrong, price estimates.
QuoteI know that game is considered to be pretty bad, but still, that is a pretty pathetic highest bid. What the reseller charges is closer to what a close to 20 year old game complete with the flimsy box in a good condition should normally go for.
No. That's really what Falcon goes for. It's one of the worst games on the system. Take away of the stupid hype and price speculators and that's what our games actually cost. I jammed every possible keyword in that auction listing and let it go for ten days. My items were some of the highest profile TG16 items on ebay for over a week. That pathetic high bid was no fluke.
QuoteFrankly I have a hard time believing anyone can make a good living off of doing what they do.
If you consider this work, which it is, then the hour salary is pretty rubbish. What he is doing is pretty par for the course for what every reseller does, not just on eBay either, so I do not really consider his actions evil.
You're totally missing the point. Anyone who would even attempt to make a livelihood on such a parasitic activity is either an idiot or the scum of the earth. Not to sound cheesy, but what the fuck ever happened to learning how to do stuff and sharing one's gifts with the world? Browsing an online marketplace with the intent of reselling on the SAME marketplace? Are you honestly calling this an occupation?
I know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
Do it.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers?
As long as they're not gouging, importers are okay because they provide a service: they have connections, they have bulk discounts, and they save people the trouble of going through Yahoo JP intermediaries. Completely different than the foodbag slugs that spend their days gaming, wanking, and reselling.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
I tell you what, Hit-Japan has treated me very awesome due to he will actually let you talk him down on some things just so as long as you aren't asking for 2 cents for Rainbow Islands or anything. :P
Quote from: VestCunt on 04/15/2012, 05:32 PMYou have 28 posts. No one cares about your stupid, wrong, price estimates.
Thank you.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
I don't see anything wrong with it. The only way it'd be shitty is if you were buying up every one of hit-japan's auctions and reselling it at a fair (:roll:) $20 markup.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
I wish there were more Japanese sellers who would flip game related items that are cheap in Japan for a decent profit that is still well below the price fixers on eBay. There are also many items I've wanted to buy for a long time which never come up on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
I wish there were more Japanese sellers who would flip game related items that are cheap in Japan for a decent profit that is still well below the price fixers on eBay. There are also many items I've wanted to buy for a long time which never come up on eBay.
Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm planning to do. Of course shipping charges from Japan will still apply, but considering the games themselves are cheap to begin with the total cost wouldn't be too much. Seems a lot of sellers go for the big expensive titles which is the most profitable of course, but I think as a game importer you should be able to offer any game you can.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/16/2012, 08:37 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 04/16/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
I wish there were more Japanese sellers who would flip game related items that are cheap in Japan for a decent profit that is still well below the price fixers on eBay. There are also many items I've wanted to buy for a long time which never come up on eBay.
Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm planning to do. Of course shipping charges from Japan will still apply, but considering the games themselves are cheap to begin with the total cost wouldn't be too much. Seems a lot of sellers go for the big expensive titles which is the most profitable of course, but I think as a game importer you should be able to offer any game you can.
In Canada, shipping from Japan is usually cheaper and much faster than from the U.S. or Canada. Which is why I prefer buying imports from sellers in Japan.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2012, 08:58 PMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/16/2012, 08:37 PMQuote from: guest on 04/16/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
I wish there were more Japanese sellers who would flip game related items that are cheap in Japan for a decent profit that is still well below the price fixers on eBay. There are also many items I've wanted to buy for a long time which never come up on eBay.
Yeah, that's pretty much what I'm planning to do. Of course shipping charges from Japan will still apply, but considering the games themselves are cheap to begin with the total cost wouldn't be too much. Seems a lot of sellers go for the big expensive titles which is the most profitable of course, but I think as a game importer you should be able to offer any game you can.
In Canada, shipping from Japan is usually cheaper and much faster than from the U.S. or Canada. Which is why I prefer buying imports from sellers in Japan.
Yeah, I'd have to pay shipping twice, once to my location and once to the destination, so I'd probably focus more on domestic sales. Although I have contacts here in Japan who could potentially ship directly to Canada or wherever else in the world.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/15/2012, 05:50 PMI know this is a hot-button issue around here, but how do you guys feel about game importers? Like Hit-Japan, etc. Although it's basically the same as reselling in practice, to me it's a different animal than eBay reselling because you are actually introducing more games into the market for a lower price, and hopefully that should help reduce the overall price increases we are seeing these days, at least for imports.
The reason I ask is I'm very seriously considering setting up an online shop which is basically allows easy access to thousands of import games focusing on older systems. Of course I'll add a percentage to cover my costs and my time, but even then I think I can do better than eBay prices, and to me it sounds like a fun little side business.
Dude... DO IT!!!!
as long as prices remain fair i think everyone would love the idea.
Ouch! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Box-Manual-NM-/300699084710?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item46030fe7a6#ht_5031wt_1270
Same dude as this https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11182.0
that bought that set of boxed stuff for $600 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b#ht_555wt_1165 and flipped it immediately on here lol
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/22/2012, 01:41 AMEverything is spoken for, except Air Zonk and Soldier Blade, which I am holding onto. All in all, I got back $427, held onto the TG-16, Turbo Booster, Soldier Blade, Air Zonk, and swapped Shockman for a Mario Bros. Arcade CIB and Fire Emblem. That Ebay auction really paid off!
Looks like it hasn't finished paying off yet.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/19/2012, 02:20 PMThe main reason I sprung on the listing was Soldier Blade.
In any case, I would much prefer to trade these, as I know they are difficult to price. I figure in a trade, both parties can use Ebay to determine a fair value. I'm in absolutely no rush to move these, but if the right deals come along, I will gladly move them.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/18/2012, 07:01 PMI've checked out all of the boxed titles, except for OotG. Some of these have aged remarkably well, while others have not. Soldier Blade is stellar, definitely glad to have it in the collection.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/18/2012, 12:04 PMThe bundle was $625 shipped. Before receiving the items, I felt like I got a pretty nice deal. Now that they are in my hand, I couldn't be happier. I truly feel like $625 for the bundle was a complete steal.
I'll leave Soldier Blade for last, though. I'm gonna try to beat as many of the bundle as I can this weekend. Shooting for Shockman, Air Zonk, and Soldier Blade, but we'll see.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/15/2012, 02:26 PMTo be honest, I enjoy the hunt more than any other aspect of collecting. I could sell these TG-16 goodies the day I receive them and I would still feel proud that I at least owned them for a short while.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/14/2012, 04:54 PMWhat I'm saying is that these games don't have a set value. They're simply worth what a person is willing to pay at that moment.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/14/2012, 03:55 PMA person's asking price has nothing to do with the perceived value, Craigslist or otherwise.
Quote from: KingofGames on 02/22/2012, 01:59 AMWow, this one should be fun:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Plus-48-Games-Soldier-Blade-Bonk-3-NAI-/140707460622?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c2d1760e&autorefresh=true
Here's the description for that auction which ended at $430-
QuoteUp for auction is a super rare lot of a Turbo Express system plus 48 games. Also compatible with the Turbo Grafx 16 and Turbo Duo systems. Turbo express has had the sound and video fix and works flawlessly. Nice and loud. I could not find any dead pixels either.
Many rare games included all games tested and work great. Games you will receive are as follows.
1) Soldier Blade- Game and Manual
2) Neutopia 2- Game and Manual. Manual is well worn and has been taped on front page.
3) New Adventure Island- Game and Manual
4) Dead Moon-Game and Manual
5) Somer Assault-Game and Manual
6) Night Creatures-Game and Manual
7) Parasol Stars-Game and Manual
8) Hit the Ice-Game and Manual
9) Final Lap Twin-Game and Manual
10) Bonk 3-Game only
11) Air Zonk-Game only
12) Bomberman 93-Game only
13) Chew Man Fu-Game only
14) Darkwing Duck-Game only
15) Shockman-Game only
16) World Sports Comp-Game only
17) Ghost Manor-Game only
18) Neutopia-Game only
19) Turrican-Game only
20) Dragon's Curse-Game only
21) Military Madness-Game only
22) Aero Blasters-Game only
23) Veigues Tactical Gladiator-Game only
24) Time Cruise-Game only
25) R-Type-Game only
26) Cyber Core-Game only
27) Tiger Road-Game only
28) Victory Run-Game only
29) King of Casino-Game only
30) Galaga'90-Game only
31) Takin it to the Hoop-Game only
32) Fantasy Zone-Game only
33) Ballistix-Game only
34) Dungeon Explorer-Game only
35) JJ and Jeff-Game only
36) China Warrior-Game only
37) Sonic Spike-Game only
38) Keith Courage-Game only
39) Ninja Spirit-Game only
40) Pacland-Game only
41) Brovoman-Game only
42) Tale Spin-Game only
43) Tricky Kick-Game only
44) Power Golf-Game only
45) Jack Nicklaus Golf-Game only
46) World Class Baseball-Game only
47) TV Sports Basketball-Game only
48) TV Sports Football-Game only.
All games tested and work great.
So much for using "Ebay to determine a fair value".
I sold every other game in that bundle for the value I had in mind. I don't see any reason why Soldier Blade won't sell for at least $300. It's strictly a collector's piece, as you can purchase the game on the Wii for a couple dollars.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:11 PMI sold every other game in that bundle for the value I had in mind. I don't see any reason why Soldier Blade won't sell for at least $300. It's strictly a collector's piece, as you can purchase the game on the Wii for a couple dollars.
Because of ass-hats like you, the turbo market is out of whack. Thanks for doing your part. :roll:
This Sunday, I'll list it in an open auction at $.99. We'll see what price it ends at.
Hahaha... It's to late for you as you have entered the Gouging Zone.
Congratulations KingoftheDollar.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:31 PMThis Sunday, I'll list it in an open auction at $.99. We'll see what price it ends at.
There is a loosie on eBay right now for $50 BIN. There's no way a complete one will fetch $300.
Quote from: jperryss on 04/21/2012, 05:52 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:31 PMThis Sunday, I'll list it in an open auction at $.99. We'll see what price it ends at.
There is a loosie on eBay right now for $50 BIN. There's no way a complete one will fetch $300.
that's $399
Quote from: jperryss on 04/21/2012, 05:52 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:31 PMThis Sunday, I'll list it in an open auction at $.99. We'll see what price it ends at.
There is a loosie on eBay right now for $50 BIN. There's no way a complete one will fetch $300.
US? I don't think so, unless I missed the auction. There is a PCE for $50 BIN.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:31 PMThis Sunday, I'll list it in an open auction at $.99. We'll see what price it ends at.
Yea lets hope you let it go and not do any kind of schill bidding to bump it up.
I'm just as curious as you all to figure out what someone is willing to pay. I listed it at $399 with an offer option. I am not expecting $400, but I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $300. I would accept an offer over $200 if the item was cold after a few days, but I suppose an auction will work just as well. Seems like it's been a while since any US versions went up, even just a HU-card.
willing to pay? how about what is fair based on what you payed for the lot you bought it from.
Ya i know it is hard for someone like you to think about that but give it a try, your a joke.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:11 PMIt's strictly a collector's piece, as you can purchase the game on the Wii for a couple dollars.
Fucking dumbest post I've seen in ages...
Anytime a BIN that high is posted it gives other sellers the perfect excuse to bump up theirs. There is a lot of gamers out there with large salaries where money isn't a concern and they'll pay anything to acquire something just to sit pretty on their shelves. Whereas guys like me who make hourly wages has to save or wait until tax time to play some of these games on original hardware. It shouldn't be this way... It wasn't this way. Look at how many pages this thread has. Sad.
Reselling an entire lot separately for profit makes you a reseller, not a game fan or even a collector.
Quote from: guest on 04/21/2012, 09:31 PMwilling to pay? how about what is fair based on what you payed for the lot you bought it from.
Ya i know it is hard for someone like you to think about that but give it a try, your a joke.
So if the item is listed in an open auction at $.99 and ends at a ridiculous amount, I've someone forced their hand? Is that what you are implying?
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/21/2012, 09:47 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:11 PMIt's strictly a collector's piece, as you can purchase the game on the Wii for a couple dollars.
Fucking dumbest post I've seen in ages...
A complete copy of Soldier Blade isn't a collector's piece? There are several avenues to play the game either free or dirt cheap. How is this dumb?
Quote from: Mathius on 04/21/2012, 09:54 PMAnytime a BIN that high is posted it gives other sellers the perfect excuse to bump up theirs. There is a lot of gamers out there with large salaries where money isn't a concern and they'll pay anything to acquire something just to sit pretty on their shelves. Whereas guys like me who make hourly wages has to save or wait until tax time to play some of these games on original hardware. It shouldn't be this way... It wasn't this way. Look at how many pages this thread has. Sad.
There aren't currently any other US copies of Soldier Blade listed. In fact, as far as I can tell, there haven't been any copies listed in the past month. I am basing my price off of an auction from last September that ended at somewhere around $330. I would love some assistance in pricing this game, but I can't find any other confirmed transactions for a complete, boxed copy. Again, if you someone wants to play this game, a complete copy is not the avenue to go if you are on a budget.
Quote from: guest on 04/21/2012, 10:22 PMReselling an entire lot separately for profit makes you a reseller, not a game fan or even a collector.
I am most certainly a game fan. I've currently been playing through Mass Effect 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles, which I purchased brand new. I won't make a dime on those games if/when I sell them. I have tremendous interest in classic games, but when I can make some money, I have no problem moving them. I see them as luxury collectibles, nothing more. There are so many avenues to play all of the classic games I love, the original versions certainly are not the most convenient or efficient (based on cost, space, upkeep, etc).
WTF is with the noobs this year? Can we just move this thread into Fighting Street and see what happens?
That won't happen, so I'll just go off on a tangent. In all of that diarrhea KoG wrote, there's one good point:
Quoteif you (sic) someone wants to play this game, a complete copy is not the avenue to go
We all love to rip on gougers (and KoG deserves it), but completest collectors are barely ever mentioned and they're really the flip-side of the gouging we're all experiencing. Seriously, if I hear one more guy with forty posts (or a hundred... or four hundred) say "help me complete my collection!", or talk about the condition of his boxes, or write "CIB" in his WTB thread, I'm going to puke.
It's 2012 people. If you weren't able to pin down that box for Bomberman '93 in the last twenty years, it's too late. The ship has sailed. Did you "just discover the Turbo!"? Too bad. Go collect POGs or Power Rangers or Final Fantasy and whatever you were wasting your time with in 1992. Stay out of my childhood and I'll stay out of yours. Long-time fan returning to the flock? Sweet - go buy some loosies and imports. A PCE version of Cotton and a dozen other games can be purchased for the amount people are wasting on the U.S. disc these days.
Don't get me wrong, I love to buy games for the systems I grew up with, but people are going insane collecting this crap and that's half of what drives the prices.
Yeah, I agree with some of the other posters here. True it's an awesome game and sought after, but once a few copies are sold for $300+ people are going to start thinking that's an acceptable price for the game, then soon it will be the standard, then we'll start seeing $500+ for complete copies, $100 for loose cards, and then basically no one will be able to play one of the best HuCard games the way it was intended.
I can totally see buying a lot for a few games you want and selling/trading the rest off if you don't want them or already have copies (I've done it myself a couple times), but buying the lot and selling off the whole thing just makes you a reseller who is driving prices higher and higher...
Quote from: guest on 04/22/2012, 03:02 AMWe all love to rip on gougers (and KoG deserves it), but completest collectors are barely ever mentioned and they're really the flip-side of the gouging we're all experiencing. Seriously, if I hear one more guy with forty posts (or a hundred... or four hundred) say "help me complete my collection!", or talk about the condition of his boxes, or write "CIB" in his WTB thread, I'm going to puke.
It's 2012 people. If you weren't able to pin down that box for Bomberman '93 in the last twenty years, it's too late. The ship has sailed. Did you "just discover the Turbo!"? Too bad.
Sick of hearing crap like this, this is a forum for fans of the system, the place where you might expect the odd loose item to be found, where for those who do want to have complete collections can try to obtain it. I personally have lots of loose items ( boxes, manuals etc ), and i have completed numerous trades to people here for loose items. i got my magical chase box from this very forums via a private trade, yuu want a bomberman 93 box loose, sure i have one.. it's not too late, we have plenty of time to find the odd and sods we want or need, ebay isnt always the way. some many people here are anti "completest collectors" and i just dont get it.. I've been collecting tg 16 for 12 - 15 years.. before that i i couldnt afford to buy it, but played my mates pc engine to death.. so its not just noobs who want bits..
i need a Soldier blade box in mint condition ( because i actually like my items in as nice a condition as i can find them) , would i buy the one listed in this thread complete and sell my parts.. no, his price is too high for my liking, infact i think its a stupid price, and its not even mint in my eyes.. soldider blade complete for 50 - 75.. sure hook me up.. id buy that.. soldier blade for 300.. umm no thanks i'll pass until the prices settle back down a bit or until someone else needs to sell a box or loose part i need..
Stop hating the people who want complete collections.. perhaps you should admire those who are still after 15 years, just taking their time, pulling together everything they want.. sometimes its not easy to resist the urge to just jump on an expensive item because it would be easier than waiting it out, but like everyone i dont like seeing the prices of things sky rocket...
Soldier Blade has been moved to an auction listing. Starting price is $.99, so I'll let the market decide what the price is. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300699994734&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/21/2012, 09:47 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/21/2012, 05:11 PMIt's strictly a collector's piece, as you can purchase the game on the Wii for a couple dollars.
Fucking dumbest post I've seen in ages...
A complete copy of Soldier Blade isn't a collector's piece? There are several avenues to play the game either free or dirt cheap. How is this dumb?[/quote]
Strictly equates it's ONLY good as a collectors piece. By your "logic", why did you even buy that lot (besides to flip for gouging profit), as you could have had everything elsewhere free/cheap? Of course there's emus/VC, etc....but stating that an original game is only for collectors is retarded.
I bought it strictly as a collectors piece. I own a Nintendo Wii. I can play the game, with save states, for $6. Why would I buy a $600+ lot of games if I wasn't a collector, especially when I can play for much less? My intention was to keep the entire bundle. But I had buyers remorse immediately, as I rarely drop half a grand on games. I sold of the stuff I knew I wouldn't play, then placed the system, booster, soldier blade and Zonk in my cabinet. They've not been touched since then. I feel nervous even handling the game. I've purchased and resold thousands of games. It's the nature of collecting on a budget.
They are meant to be played. They won't fall apart if you handle them. Just take care of them, treat them nicely and any game will last a long time. These aren't ancient documents we are talking about here.
The HU-card itself isnt a concern, but the box is fragile as crap. All of my decent NES games are in box protectors.
I'd like to see the mighty KingofGames post some high scores in Soldier Blade before he sells it
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/22/2012, 09:24 PMThe HU-card itself isnt a concern, but the box is fragile as crap. All of my decent NES games are in box protectors.
You might as well send the games off to get VGA graded while you're at it so peops can see what a l33t collector you are..
If I had sealed games, I would. That market is straight bananas. Games often fetch $3k-$15k that sell for less than $100 complete.
Quote from: cyloaiza on 04/22/2012, 10:40 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/22/2012, 09:24 PMThe HU-card itself isnt a concern, but the box is fragile as crap. All of my decent NES games are in box protectors.
You might as well send the games off to get VGA graded while you're at it so peops can see what a l33t collector you are..
hahahaha...
KingOfGames reminds me of GameKing from local conventions.
VGA collecting is spawning a whole new level of gouging. The one positive you guys can take from it is that you'll never run out of material for this thread. Here's a starter:
http://item.ebay.com/290678951787
That's kind of like saying the one positive to murder is you'll never run out of victims.
Personally, I wouldn't compare the grizzly, heinous act of murder to price gouging a collectible item, but to each their own.
Why?
Gouging is murdering the normal, enjoyable collection of the Turbo/PCE.
Collectors that don't play the games are retards and should go stick their dicks in bugzappers.
That's rational.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 01:57 PMThat's rational.
Yep. It is. I mean, collectors like to do stupid shit that doesn't make sense (Buy games, don't play them), so, why not do something nonsensical that doesn't affect anyone but themselves instead.
and it also gives the rest of us some entertainment at their expense.
Where do you hail from anyways, KingofGames.
King of Games is a mighty big claim here.
Yeah, it was a nickname I was given from my co-workers at GameStop. Started with Yu-Gi-Oh, then converted to King of Games. I had a solid collection for a 16 year-old with a part-time job. I remember saving up my paltry paycheck and selling some stuff to import a PC Engine Duo with a copy of Akumajo Dracula X: Chi No Rondo. Cost me around $350 shipped, but it was worth every penny. Still one of my all-time favorite games. Damn, I can hear that soundtrack now! Sooo good! But that was so long ago. I ended up selling it to buy another gaming dream of mine, a Neo Geo AES. Of course, that soon went so that I could own something else. I wish I had unlimited resources. I would keep everything that came into my possession.
Sounds like a janky nickname. Not surprised, considering it came from a GameStop.
At least you probably aren't the same as "GameKing", who is one of the most retarded resellers I have ever seen.
Believe me, when I do resell, it isn't motivated by greed. Up until this past year, I was working part-time. I'm in a much better place financially, but I've always had to sacrifice items from my collection to gain new pieces. In the past three months, I've spent thousands of dollars on stupid collectible gaming shit that I'd love to keep. However, I realize how ridiculous it is. Along with that copy of Soldier Blade, I'm selling a copy of Little Samson on the NES that I paid $550 for. I don't want to get caught in the trap. Would I love to keep Soldier Blade? Hell ya. But unfortunately, I see dollar signs every time I look at it. It sucks, but it's the nature of collecting, at least for me. The more I have, the more I want.
If you're broke why the fuck are you paying 550$ for little Samson?
I think you should rephrase it to
"I've stupidly spent thousands of dollars on collectable gaming shit".
You're not really collecting. You're reselling. Collecting implies keeping things. You're just buying things for idiotic prices, reselling them, and moving on to the next thing that gives you a boner.
Etc. etc.
Maybe you should stick to emulators and stop fucking up the market for everyone else.
Also, your sob-stories are a waste. When I was still in highschool, I bought a Turbo CD while working part time, among other stuff.
I agree, but sometimes people buy/resell/buy again/etc, just to get a psychological high kind of like gambling in casinos and the like. They don't really care how much they spend, only that it's within reason because they know (or think) the monetary loss is temporary, and hope they get back all of what they made and then some.
I just remembered this:
Quote from: VestCunt on 02/13/2012, 04:54 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-w-Turbobooster-Games-/120858957451?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c23c1568b
I wonder how many guys are watching this with $$ in their eyes, thinking "let's see, I can get $100-150 for each game, $200 for Soldier Blade, $300 for the deck, plus $100 for the Turbobooster. I'll be rich, I tell you! Rich!
Twenty pages later, I'm right on all counts except I underestimated this parasite's greed by a few hundred bucks.
Christ, listen to his sob story about being broke (ethical appeal) and then his life story about saving for PCE Duo and how much he loves Drac X and how he would keep everything if he could (emotional appeal). This is some serious VoyBegas bullshit.
Let's see... stupid nickname... worked at gamestop when he was sixteen... I'm guessing twenty-year-old fuck with a beard.
worst king ever.
Kings sit atop many riches! They don't sell their scepter to get a crown.
I should turn the box for Soldier Blade into a crown. Now that's certainly a worthy crown for a king (of games). I think I'd rather go swimming in the pool of money I'm going to collect from selling it, to be honest.
It's one thing to resell stuff as much as you do, but another thing to gloat and brag about it. That's what is causing everyone else to flame you. Unless you like the attention. Keeps you going :P
Not what I wanted to write for my first post, but here goes:
This thread is so full of butt hurt, it's hillarious. Wah! TG games are going up in price - let's all get mad and take it out on everyone who doesn't have enough forum cred (noobs, resellers, collectors, people with spending money, theives of childhoods, murderers lol).
I've been lurking here for over a year as I've been a stalwart advocate of the TG16 since it first was released in north america and I was really excited to find a community of people who have the same passion - but the sheer vitriolic mob mentality expressed in this thread makes this otherwise awesome site feel like a clubhouse for angry cliquey TG elitests who lack even a basic understanding of free market principals. And then to whine about hipsters LOL!
I LOVE ebay! I spent $250 on a boxed Soldier Blade last year (or was it $340?) - guess that means I'm an impatient idiot (because waiting 18 years to get a game I really wanted is the very definition of impatient and frivilous). I spent $150 on a boxed Ghost Manor (ya, that was me) and about $120.00 on a boxed Jackie Chan. I'm not going to waste time telling you how hard it is to find this stuff where I live and how many good auctions are not available to people outside the continental US or even share my sob rags to middle class childhood story about getting 2 games a year, but keeping them in mint condition (yes, CIB lol) until this very day..
Hi. I'm OrangeArmy. Longtime TG16 fanatic and north American CIB HuCard collector and I'm proud to announce I'm doing my part to inflate HuCard prices. I'm taking this stuff out of the market permanently while I can afford it, and I fricken love it. If you're reading this, I'm willing to pay $100 of my hard earned cash for a CIB super star soldier, $200 for a minty CIB Cadash. Please, take advantage of my stupidity! Popularity contests were never really my thing anyways...
Lol, welcome to the site. You'll fit right in!
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/23/2012, 03:55 PMIt's one thing to resell stuff as much as you do, but another thing to gloat and brag about it. That's what is causing everyone else to flame you. Unless you like the attention. Keeps you going :P
When did I gloat and brag?
Hey OrangeKoolaid, newsflash: All forums for all consoles/computers have the same thing:
Actual fans, tired of seeing stuff go for retarded, over inflated prices.
Why?
Because some of the buyers are people who don't know any better and think eBay is the only place to find the stuff. It pushes people away from trying the system out because everything on eBay is so obnoxiously priced.
We only take it out on people who are fucking up the market.
Noobs are one thing. Its great when they show up looking to game, and have fun here.
What really sucks are n00bs that show up and turn out to be dipshit collectors or resellers.
KingofGames just outed himself in this thread. He's not a real gamer.
I am, in fact, a real gamer. I also resell. I am certainly not a purist. If I can buy a game for $2 and sell it for $200, guess what I'm doing with the $200?
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 04:25 PMI am, in fact, a real gamer. I also resell. I am certainly not a purist. If I can buy a game for $2 and sell it for $200, guess what I'm doing with the $200?
swimming in it, according to your last post.
real gamers don't douche up the market for the rest of the gamers.
You play games. However, you are more concerned with money than gaming.
Someone in the market for a complete copy of Soldier blade is not a gamer. They are a collector. Buy a HU-card, buy a jp HU-card, buy a Wii, or play it free through PC. If you don't want to pay a premium on cardboard and paper, don't. You have many options.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 04:41 PMSomeone in the market for a complete copy of Soldier blade is not a gamer. They are a collector. Buy a HU-card, buy a jp HU-card, buy a Wii, or play it free through PC. If you don't want to pay a premium on cardboard and paper, don't. You have many options.
What the fuck is a HU-card.
Funny, I am in the market for a complete copy of Soldier Blade.
Are you saying I'm not a gamer? That would be a stupid thing to say.
It could go both ways. Some are satisfied with just having the hucard, others want at the very least, the case/manual included. Others want the outer box (complete). Doesn't mean one isn't a gamer for wanting the complete package and the others are.
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2012, 04:49 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 04:41 PMSomeone in the market for a complete copy of Soldier blade is not a gamer. They are a collector. Buy a HU-card, buy a jp HU-card, buy a Wii, or play it free through PC. If you don't want to pay a premium on cardboard and paper, don't. You have many options.
What the fuck is a HU-card.
Funny, I am in the market for a complete copy of Soldier Blade.
Are you saying I'm not a gamer? That would be a stupid thing to say.
Dont know how the hell you find time to be a gamer what with all the shit you got going on ;)
A Thesis ? Proto cards, writing games.. honestly i wish i had the same motivation you did.. And whats the thesis on..
Impacts on computation efficiency thru the use of advanced C# features targeting productivity,
or something like that. I haven't made a good title yet. lol
ahh so i assume Bsc Comp Sci? Advanced c# features lol.. drag and drop for monkeys.. :).. ( yes im a bitter c# coder ).
Hi Arkan,
Nice to meet you. Your posts are always funny and entertaining, even when you're just parroting some of the other butt hurt economicly ignorant drones on here. I guess I have to accept that game collector is the new wall street speculator. Now I know how the Jews feel. I'm not a fan of resellers, but I don't lose sleep over them and I'm certainly not going to post endlessly on how they're ruining my hobby. That's like posting 100 posts over 3 months being angry about the weather. Who needs the high blood pressure or the ulcers?
I love ebay because it gives me an actual chance to find stuff. I don't have the connections a lot of you good ole boys round here seem to have and after years of comming up empty handed at pawn shops, garage sales, flea markets etc, it is incredible just to be able to have a fair shot at owning some complete titles. Sure, if I layed low on these forums, built up my "cred" wracking up hundreds of puff posts in top ten threads, not calling people out for acting like elitist douche bags, and pretended not to be a collector, I could probably have made a few nice trades or buys in the wtb thread. I'm not going to hold my breath.
Some of you people remind me of the Vampires vs the goths in south park. You know what? Burn down the hot topic, don't let it take your soul. Burn down the hot topic. And take control.
Hey Arkum, were you a Nickelback fan before it was uncool to be a Nickelback fan?
There was a period in time when being a Nickelback fan was cool? :-s
EDIT: No disrespect meant Orange, just joking around. :)
A gamer wants to play. How do the box and manual increase playability? A real gamer would buy the cheapest version possible (Wii) and use the money saved to buy more games to... well, play.
Dear worthless price gougers: Get the fuck out of my thread!
This thread is for complaining about ludicrous pricing found on eBay or elsewhere. If you don't like it or want to justify your 'reasoning', go start your own thread and/or go fuck yourselves.
Quote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 03:59 PMNot what I wanted to write for my first post, but here goes:
This thread is so full of butt hurt, it's hillarious. Wah! TG games are going up in price - let's all get mad and take it out on everyone who doesn't have enough forum cred (noobs, resellers, collectors, people with spending money, theives of childhoods, murderers lol).
I've been lurking here for over a year as I've been a stalwart advocate of the TG16 since it first was released in north america and I was really excited to find a community of people who have the same passion - but the sheer vitriolic mob mentality expressed in this thread makes this otherwise awesome site feel like a clubhouse for angry cliquey TG elitests who lack even a basic understanding of free market principals. And then to whine about hipsters LOL!
I LOVE ebay! I spent $250 on a boxed Soldier Blade last year (or was it $340?) - guess that means I'm an impatient idiot (because waiting 18 years to get a game I really wanted is the very definition of impatient and frivilous). I spent $150 on a boxed Ghost Manor (ya, that was me) and about $120.00 on a boxed Jackie Chan. I'm not going to waste time telling you how hard it is to find this stuff where I live and how many good auctions are not available to people outside the continental US or even share my sob rags to middle class childhood story about getting 2 games a year, but keeping them in mint condition (yes, CIB lol) until this very day..
Hi. I'm OrangeArmy. Longtime TG16 fanatic and north American CIB HuCard collector and I'm proud to announce I'm doing my part to inflate HuCard prices. I'm taking this stuff out of the market permanently while I can afford it, and I fricken love it. If you're reading this, I'm willing to pay $100 of my hard earned cash for a CIB super star soldier, $200 for a minty CIB Cadash. Please, take advantage of my stupidity! Popularity contests were never really my thing anyways...
Welcome to the forums OA. I don't know what the hell a "stalwart advocate of the TG16" is supposed to be, but if you truly have been building your collection slowly since 1989 (unlikely, considering your recent ebay purchases) then I don't really have a problem with you.
You just accused everyone of a lot of things, but it's only really me, Arkhan, and a couple others ripping into these guys. If you've got a problem with anyone you should be specific, because if you go over to the raffles or the repair forum or virtually any other thread outside of Fighting Street and Gouging Much, you'll see a completely different side to the people around here (but hey, if you've been lurking for a year, you already know that!).
I don't know. I used to keep my mouth shut and try to empathize or even defend dickbags like KG while everyone else, even the mods, would attack them. Things would get out of control, threads would be locked, and time after time I realized that the guy with the inflated prices in the sales thread, or the noob collector, or the reseller, really was a jerk and I was wrong to give them the benefit of the doubt. Despite their lip service to the community, the most anyone like KG has ever given in the way of research, or game advice, or troubleshooting, or lively discussion has been posting pictures of a collection.
Anyway, I don't really know what you're complaining about. Like Arkhan said, ebay bitch threads like this are par for the course if you've ever been on a video game forum before. You should see what happens to the idiots who pull this reseller crap at smaller communities like the 3DO forum.
One more thing - capitalism is great, but even economists acknowledge that the "free market" doesn't exist outside of dismal, ninth-grade textbooks and republican primaries.
Such language! :)
Quote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 03:59 PMNot what I wanted to write for my first post, but here goes:
This thread is so full of butt hurt, it's hillarious. Wah! TG games are going up in price - let's all get mad and take it out on everyone who doesn't have enough forum cred (noobs, resellers, collectors, people with spending money, theives of childhoods, murderers lol).
I've been lurking here for over a year as I've been a stalwart advocate of the TG16 since it first was released in north america and I was really excited to find a community of people who have the same passion - but the sheer vitriolic mob mentality expressed in this thread makes this otherwise awesome site feel like a clubhouse for angry cliquey TG elitests who lack even a basic understanding of free market principals. And then to whine about hipsters LOL!
I LOVE ebay! I spent $250 on a boxed Soldier Blade last year (or was it $340?) - guess that means I'm an impatient idiot (because waiting 18 years to get a game I really wanted is the very definition of impatient and frivilous). I spent $150 on a boxed Ghost Manor (ya, that was me) and about $120.00 on a boxed Jackie Chan.
BWAHAHHAHHA did someone turn on the Huey shaped idiot signal lately?
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 04/23/2012, 05:07 PMahh so i assume Bsc Comp Sci? Advanced c# features lol.. drag and drop for monkeys.. :).. ( yes im a bitter c# coder ).
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and, OrangeArmy, the point is, seeing the market take a giant dump due to retarded resellers over the years is really awful. It happens in every scene. The Commodore 64 scene is pretty bad too. It sucks to see it because it makes it hard for people who will actually PLAY this stuff.
also, Nickleback was never good. Their CD sounds like 1 really long song. it blows.
Gamers want to play, yes. Also, some gamers want to have the entire experience which includes the manual. They are entitled to it, really.
Ever try playing Ultima or Wizardry 1 without a manual? Good luck.
Stalwart advocate meaning back in the day I was the only kid I knew who owned a TG and ever defended it's awesomeness, tried to promote it and expose my friends to it. I always wished there were other kids around with one so we could trade games, talk about how great it was and what not. Finding a whole site with NEC console fans blew my mind!
I completely understand the scourge of resellers coming in here and basically gaming the well intentioned, often generous fan community to make a quick buck, and I agree that shit is LOW, but not every new guy fits this bill.
I don't understand the hate for collectors. Most of us are gamers too and in my case I'm not interested in sealed. Games are for playing. That said, I kept my 8 original games I've owned since childhood in immaculate condition (box and all). I used to go to the game store and study the box art (of all the titles I'm finally able to add to my collection after all these years) for what felt like hours, wondering what each game was like and which one I would choose to be my Christmas present. Looking at those boxes, I imagined and played each one in my head many times over. I enjoy the nostalgia and sense of accomplishment that holding a boxed TG game I've finally earned and added to the shelf brings. If I had the money 10 years ago to get this stuff cheap, believe me; I would have.
I've been called out in this thread many, many times for past purchases (Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Ghost Manor, Shockman) but those games were worth what I payed for more reasons than (I'm retarded, I'm a trendy retro hipster, I got mommy's credit card, I'm a reseller, I'm cobbling together a collection with my student loan) so I feel like a lot of the hate I see over and over in here is misdirected and partly a symptom of crowd mentality. If I'm going to get flamed before I even post because I'm a 'collector' then fuck you all, you elitist dicks - is kind of the mentality in my first post.
Is that specific enough?
Edit: I'm Not a Nickelback fan either but I don't understand the hate. It's not their fault the radio played them to death and it's not their fault most of their fans tend to be douchebags.
Quote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 06:36 PMStalwart advocate meaning back in the day I was the only kid I knew who owned a TG and ever defended it's awesomeness, tried to promote it and expose my friends to it. I always wished there were other kids around with one so we could trade games, talk about how great it was and what not. Finding a whole site with NEC console fans blew my mind!
I completely understand the scourge of resellers coming in here and basically gaming the well intentioned, often generous fan community to make a quick buck, and I agree that shit is LOW, but not every new guy fits this bill.
I don't understand the hate for collectors. Most of us are gamers too and in my case I'm not interested in sealed. Games are for playing. That said, I kept my 8 original games I've owned since childhood in immaculate condition (box and all). I used to go to the game store and study the box art (of all the titles I'm finally able to add to my collection after all these years) for what felt like hours, wondering what each game was like and which one I would choose to be my Christmas present. Looking at those boxes, I imagined and played each one in my head many times over. I enjoy the nostalgia and sense of accomplishment that holding a boxed TG game I've finally earned and added to the shelf brings. If I had the money 10 years ago to get this stuff cheap, believe me; I would have.
I've been called out in this thread many, many times for past purchases (Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Ghost Manor, Shockman) but those games were worth what I payed for more reasons than (I'm retarded, I'm a trendy retro hipster, I got mommy's credit card, I'm a reseller, I'm cobbling together a collection with my student loan) so I feel like a lot of the hate I see over and over in here is misdirected and partly a symptom of crowd mentality. If I'm going to get flamed before I even post because I'm a 'collector' then fuck you all, you elitist dicks - is kind of the mentality in my first post.
Crowd mentality LMAO.....you've been lurking here over a year, and haven't figured out that people say what they feel, and have the brains to think for themselves?
"If I'm going to get flamed before I even post because I'm a 'collector' then fuck you all, you elitist dicks - is kind of the mentality in my first post."
It's not because you're a collector, as much as you defend overpaying due to being stupid/impatient, and respond like a mongoloid 3rd grader. ;)
Having the games from when you were 8 doesn't count. You obviously played the shit unless you were some OCD kid with 8 games that you just stared at and never touched.
Collectors are people who just horde shit, and if you ask them about it, the farthest they can tell you about it is "ITS WORTH $$$$$"
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 05:12 PMA gamer wants to play. How do the box and manual increase playability? A real gamer would buy the cheapest version possible (Wii) and use the money saved to buy more games to... well, play.
No, a real gamer would stick with the PC Engine! That way you can find complete copies of the exact same game with better cover art for around 15% of the cost and play them on the actual hardware. See this minty copy of Soldier Blade? Got this shipped to me last week for around $30. It's practically brand new. How did I get it so cheap? I knew where to look and I waited for a good deal to pop up.
(http://s17.postimage.org/ezznmhxvz/image.jpg)
I could see why you'd want the US version if you are nostalgic for the US box art or whatever, but the game is exactly the same. And screw the virtual console; sorry to break it to you but paying for emulation is like paying someone to let you breath air. Just download the ROM for free if you are going to go that route. Or save all the money you'd be spending on the VC and buy a flashcart for your TG-16 or whatever other system you like. Or buy a modded Xbox and load it with every ROM for every game system up until the 32-bit era and be done with it. You'd never have to buy another game again!
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/23/2012, 07:29 PMAnd screw the virtual console; sorry to break it to you but paying for emulation is like paying someone to let you breath air. Just download the ROM for free if you are going to go that route. Or save all the money you'd be spending on the VC and buy a flashcart for your TG-16 or whatever other system you like. Or buy a modded Xbox and load it with every ROM for every game system up until the 32-bit era and be done with it. You'd never have to buy another game again!
cant say i agree with that approach.. i dont want to jump on the piracy band wagon, but if you cant afford the us version then BUY the jap or virtual console versions.. Flash carts are great for those of us who OWN the game and cant be bothered getting them out of the cupboard when we have to switch to a different one. point being WE OWN THE GAME :)
OrangeArmy - OK, I understand we're you're coming as far as collecting. IMO, the prices are generally prohibitive these days, but CIB does have a certain appeal if you find it cheap and if you grew up with this stuff. Personally, I'll pay an additional, I don't know, 20% for a game in its box if I'm feeling nostalgic. For example, I recently bought Dragon Warrior 4 loose because I'm not going to pay $100 for a box, but I grabbed Hillsfar CIB for $30 because it's a $25 game and I'm a D&D nut. Also, taking stuff off the market permanently is cool if you're going to play it - the purpose of this thread is to bitch about those who do the opposite (reselling and/or not playing).
I gotta say though, it's a really funny coincidence that you've not only happened to buy multiple ebay listings that we've bitched about in this thread, but that you've been lurking, reading, and internalizing our complaints until you finally blew up on your first post. It's a strange way to say "hi", but now that you're here, go post in some of the other threads!
Nickleback sucks, but I don't have any hard feelings otherwise.
OK, I was debating all day while reading this at work as to if I should post in this argument. However, several things made figure I say something.
@OrangeArmy :
First of all, welcome to the forum. Second, I noticed you say that you do not have the "time to build cred" at this forum. I really do not think any cred is needed at all. Simply asking at the sales thread made it abundantly clear how painful some of the prices are on ebay by contrast. As for the cred part I got 2 sapphire boots for free(one for me and one for my friend) with literally 1 post on the day I registered here. Yes, people here are that fucking awesome. As for the reason people are so miffed at the fact that prices are insanely high on ebay, one need to look no farther than good sellers like Samurai Ghost for a quick comparison. Every single sale he does here is done with being considerate in mind. I had to do 0 "cred" crap. I asked, people here offered and so far every single deal I have done here makes ebay look weak by comparison.
@King of Games :
While I understand that making profit can be a motivation for people looking to do a quick buck, there is a line where morality should take charge after a certain point. Now when it comes to the gouging portion of this argument, I am no one to judge. Just keep in mind that you are doing a disservice to gamers everywhere by driving the prices of games up (this also goes to people that buy shit at ridiculous prices)
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/23/2012, 06:48 PMQuote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 06:36 PMStalwart advocate meaning back in the day I was the only kid I knew who owned a TG and ever defended it's awesomeness, tried to promote it and expose my friends to it. I always wished there were other kids around with one so we could trade games, talk about how great it was and what not. Finding a whole site with NEC console fans blew my mind!
I completely understand the scourge of resellers coming in here and basically gaming the well intentioned, often generous fan community to make a quick buck, and I agree that shit is LOW, but not every new guy fits this bill.
I don't understand the hate for collectors. Most of us are gamers too and in my case I'm not interested in sealed. Games are for playing. That said, I kept my 8 original games I've owned since childhood in immaculate condition (box and all). I used to go to the game store and study the box art (of all the titles I'm finally able to add to my collection after all these years) for what felt like hours, wondering what each game was like and which one I would choose to be my Christmas present. Looking at those boxes, I imagined and played each one in my head many times over. I enjoy the nostalgia and sense of accomplishment that holding a boxed TG game I've finally earned and added to the shelf brings. If I had the money 10 years ago to get this stuff cheap, believe me; I would have.
I've been called out in this thread many, many times for past purchases (Soldier Blade, Neutopia 2, Ghost Manor, Shockman) but those games were worth what I payed for more reasons than (I'm retarded, I'm a trendy retro hipster, I got mommy's credit card, I'm a reseller, I'm cobbling together a collection with my student loan) so I feel like a lot of the hate I see over and over in here is misdirected and partly a symptom of crowd mentality. If I'm going to get flamed before I even post because I'm a 'collector' then fuck you all, you elitist dicks - is kind of the mentality in my first post.
Crowd mentality LMAO.....you've been lurking here over a year, and haven't figured out that people say what they feel, and have the brains to think for themselves?
"If I'm going to get flamed before I even post because I'm a 'collector' then fuck you all, you elitist dicks - is kind of the mentality in my first post."
It's not because you're a collector, as much as you defend overpaying due to being stupid/impatient, and respond like a mongoloid 3rd grader. ;)
Just becasue you don't value the item, or the box for that matter any more than some number you have in your head, dosn't mean I over payed. Sure, I payed a lot for an uncommon luxury item but then you could say anyone who's ever shelled out for any luxury item is stupid and impatient. I've seen a boxed Soldier blade appear on ebay exactly twice in the last 3 years. That's partly because I'm on Canadian ebay so I have access to a lot less of the stuff than an American would. Anyways, you do yourself a disservice writing me off as an impatient idiot. I'm always looking for the mythical reasonably priced TG16 games, but I'm not going to wait for ever. Hate to break it to you but this pricing bubble is not going to burst. Its a simple supply/demand scenario. What is a better indicator of an objects value than a 99 cent auction? Oh, right...the price in your head lol
Seeing as there's nothing stopping you from using the US Ebay, your point is moot.
Funny this constant "bubble will never burst" is ignorant..at best. EVERY pricing bubble bursts at some point, plus many of us have GREAT collections (including OMGZ SOOOOOOOOOO PRICEY RAREZ) without overpaying (and yes on ALL the titles you listed you got hosed $ wise).
Prices in in our heads?? Seems like someone is desperately clinging to Nintega logic "I NEVER find deals/you guys are SO lucky/these prices just don't exist" etc. etc.
P.S. If you pretty much stick with Ebay you're missing out on many, many, many good deals.
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Alright, pretty sure NecroPhile scowls every time I post in here, but it's been long enough that I'll pipe up again. First, yes, watch this board and you'll find great deals, hard time find items, and stuff you simply can't get anywhere else. Second, there's a hierarchy in my mind of people that buy these games. In order of respect:
a) Old school fans with a deep love of the system who actually play the games they buy
b) New school fans with a deep love of the system who actually play the games they buy
c) Old school fans with a deep love of the system who collect who buy the games, but rarely, if ever play their collection
d) Resellers.
Anyway, I've got nothing but respect for (a) and (b). Truthfully, I don't care what you guys pay for a game, I'm just happy to see people enjoying the system. (c) I respect, but I can understand the disdain for. You are pulling games out of circulation and that sucks. (d) we've got problems. If the only thing you care about is flipping a title you got a couple months ago for a 10x profit, you suck. You are just inflating the price of games.
Sadly I've been more (c) than (a) recently, but I'm turning that around. I've recently picked up some incredibly awesome PCE and US titles I've not played before and I'm really enjoying them. The past couple months I've been weak on actually playing the games I own though. I'm not proud of that.
EDIT: I haven't given up on LoX either! :D
PLAY PCE OR GET THE FUCK OUT.
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2012, 09:49 PMPLAY PCE OR GET THE FUCK OUT.
What stopped me from using US ebay in the past has been international shipping restrictions. A lot of the nice turbo autions and especially quick catch bins are only open to continental US states excluding Hawaii and Alaska. I've recently found a great package forwarder but there's still a surcharge to consider.
PCE intimidates and is alien to me. Never got into emulators or wiiware and I still play on my original 23 year old console with one I found on clearence for $20 in the mid nineties on hand for back up. I'm having fun slowly finding the 50 or so US HuCards I want to replay or experience for the first time in my library (TV sports and the like, no thank you). I have no experience with the CD stuff never owning one or knowing anyone with one and thus never playing one. The cost of entry has always been high and so I have to admit I've never played it. I really want to, but I'm a patient man and there's a lot of other great game systems that need to be played also.
Necro, sorry for derailing your thread.
One of the last copies of US Soldier Blade sold here with Hu card and manual for $60 so you'r $300 copy is some pretty expensive cardboard :P
You wanna see expensive cardboard?
http://item.ebay.com/290690633965
Without DK Jr Math, probably would've sold for a couple hundred.
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/23/2012, 11:02 PMOne of the last copies of US Soldier Blade sold here with Hu card and manual for $60 so you'r $300 copy is some pretty expensive cardboard :P
True, but this is a close knit community where fans look out for each other as opposed to an environment representative to all consumers for whom the barriers to entry are location, membership and trust. Were that game to be posted on ebay at a 99 cent auction open to the entire world market, it would fetch a great deal more.
Quote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 11:15 PMQuote from: PunkCryborg on 04/23/2012, 11:02 PMOne of the last copies of US Soldier Blade sold here with Hu card and manual for $60 so you'r $300 copy is some pretty expensive cardboard :P
True, but this is a close knit community where fans look out for each other as opposed to an environment representative to all consumers for whom the barriers to entry are location, membership and trust. Were that game to be posted on ebay at a 99 cent auction open to the entire world market, it would fetch a great deal more.
Sure, it would. But a few of us would rather just sell our extra games for a reasonable price directly to other fans then to someone who will just take the same game and sell it to a reseller, who will sell it to a reseller, drive up prices, etc. If you stick strictly to eBay you can probably make more money, but this is a PC Engine/TG-16 fan site, not a How to Make Money on eBay site, so a lot of us care more about the community and actual gaming than making an extra $20 or whatever on a game. I'm not trying to say that making money selling games is necessarily a bad thing, but you're not going to much of a positive reaction on here detailing how much money you made flipping a game you bought a few weeks ago.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 11:15 PMYou wanna see expensive cardboard?
http://item.ebay.com/290690633965
Without DK Jr Math, probably would've sold for a couple hundred.
So far every game you've shown to prove your point people pay dumbass prices for cardboard are old NES games when every kid including myself tossed the box. So the few that did survive are rare. But TG16 boxes aren't rare to me. In fact I gave my Shockman cardboard to my kid to cut up for a collage. I didn't care I know I could have made a $100 off it but to me its just cardboard.
Quote from: SMF on 04/24/2012, 01:37 AMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 11:15 PMYou wanna see expensive cardboard?
http://item.ebay.com/290690633965
Without DK Jr Math, probably would've sold for a couple hundred.
So far every game you've shown to prove your point people pay dumbass prices for cardboard are old NES games when every kid including myself tossed the box. So the few that did survive are rare. But TG16 boxes aren't rare to me. In fact I gave my Shockman cardboard to my kid to cut up for a collage. I didn't care I know I could have made a $100 off it but to me its just cardboard.
Holy crap we are getting old......
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Just for a reference... I traded a boxed mint Soldier Blade for a favor. No money, no stuff, just a favor from a friend. He would have done it anyways but he kind of wanted the Soldier Blade so guess what, he got it free. Could it have been sold for bank money? Sure, but now its being played while its box gets admired by a gamer who cares :)
Just a little aside there guys.. continue please!
QuoteJust becasue you don't value the item, or the box for that matter any more than some number you have in your head, dosn't mean I over payed. Sure, I payed a lot for an uncommon luxury item but then you could say anyone who's ever shelled out for any luxury item is stupid and impatient. I've seen a boxed Soldier blade appear on ebay exactly twice in the last 3 years. That's partly because I'm on Canadian ebay so I have access to a lot less of the stuff than an American would. Anyways, you do yourself a disservice writing me off as an impatient idiot. I'm always looking for the mythical reasonably priced TG16 games, but I'm not going to wait for ever. Hate to break it to you but this pricing bubble is not going to burst. Its a simple supply/demand scenario. What is a better indicator of an objects value than a 99 cent auction? Oh, right...the price in your head lol
While recently picking up some of the last few TG-16 HuCards I don't have, I was surprised at times by the limited results on eBay.ca. So I did what I've done in the past, made a couple key strokes to change the "ca" in the url to "com" and opened up much more listings. I also checkout European eBays when looking for something I haven't found elsewhere. For all those U.S. listing that only ship domestically, I send them a message asking if they'd consider shipping to Canada. Unless they're the type who specifically puts in their descriptions "don't even ask, we don't ship to Canada or internationally", the answer is pretty much always yes. But even when I've been motivated to ask those who do specifically say "no shipping to Canada!", they still often say yes.
The problem is that too many people don't know how to search very well. Almost every time I see someone complaining on a forum about how expensive or impossible to find Turbo/PCE games are, I go to eBay and find them available, a fraction of the price a poster was complaining about or both.
Quote from: SMF on 04/24/2012, 01:37 AMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 11:15 PMYou wanna see expensive cardboard?
http://item.ebay.com/290690633965
Without DK Jr Math, probably would've sold for a couple hundred.
So far every game you've shown to prove your point people pay dumbass prices for cardboard are old NES games when every kid including myself tossed the box. So the few that did survive are rare. But TG16 boxes aren't rare to me. In fact I gave my Shockman cardboard to my kid to cut up for a collage. I didn't care I know I could have made a $100 off it but to me its just cardboard.
They also have not been posted along with a recent listing which sold at a fraction of the high priced examples.
The whole point people have been making all along and the point of this thread, isn't simply "some people ask too much" or "no games sell for much". The point is that the TurboGrafx-16 market in particular is artificially inflated by price manipulators like KingOfGames who jump in to stop game fans from getting games, only to hold them for ransom until someone eventually bites.
This isn't a reaction to a recent event, we've watched games steadily rise and lower in price slowly for years, then jump to 10+ times the asking price in a very short period of time after a few assholes attempt to control the market.
Showing even worse inflated game prices or successfully flipping a game like Soldier Blade for big bucks doesn't prove us wrong, it only proves us right.
Quote from: OrangeArmy on 04/23/2012, 10:46 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/23/2012, 09:49 PMPLAY PCE OR GET THE FUCK OUT.
What stopped me from using US ebay in the past has been international shipping restrictions. A lot of the nice turbo autions and especially quick catch bins are only open to continental US states excluding Hawaii and Alaska. I've recently found a great package forwarder but there's still a surcharge to consider.
PCE intimidates and is alien to me. Never got into emulators or wiiware and I still play on my original 23 year old console with one I found on clearence for $20 in the mid nineties on hand for back up. I'm having fun slowly finding the 50 or so US HuCards I want to replay or experience for the first time in my library (TV sports and the like, no thank you). I have no experience with the CD stuff never owning one or knowing anyone with one and thus never playing one. The cost of entry has always been high and so I have to admit I've never played it. I really want to, but I'm a patient man and there's a lot of other great game systems that need to be played also.
Necro, sorry for derailing your thread.
where do you live? Canada? Are you KingOfGames' buddy or something?
You have the fucking internet dude, if you are scared by PCE, I feel sorry for you. I figured out Japanese consoles when I was still in high school. It's not that hard.
All the greatest games are on PCE.
Just came across this auction this morning, looks like it started at 99c but has a reserve.
*90* TURBO GRAFX-16 HU-CARD GAMES!!! NO COPYS!!! LARGEST COLLECTION ON EBAY!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/itm/200749615723 (http://cgi.ebay.com/itm/200749615723)
I'm not sure if this is gouging, but it'll be interesting to see what this lot finishes at...
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/23/2012, 08:54 PMFunny this constant "bubble will never burst" is ignorant..at best. EVERY pricing bubble bursts at some point,
Speaking of which, I'm glad to see Chu Man Fu coming back down to earth! It was getting rediculous...Now the next expensive thing will be whatever Bucci reviews next! =)
Quote from: SMF on 04/24/2012, 01:37 AMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/23/2012, 11:15 PMYou wanna see expensive cardboard?
http://item.ebay.com/290690633965
Without DK Jr Math, probably would've sold for a couple hundred.
So far every game you've shown to prove your point people pay dumbass prices for cardboard are old NES games when every kid including myself tossed the box. So the few that did survive are rare. But TG16 boxes aren't rare to me. In fact I gave my Shockman cardboard to my kid to cut up for a collage. I didn't care I know I could have made a $100 off it but to me its just cardboard.
My point is that the Turbo Grafx isn't privy to the same price gouging that the NES is subject to. There are few games that eclipse $100. There is only one game that tops $1000. In the grand scheme of things, the Turbo is barely affected by resellers. There are TONS of fantastic games that are dirt cheap (Blazing Lazers, Ninja Spirit, Neutopia, Bloody Wolf, Crush series, Military Madness, Bonk series). You guys keep talking about gamers, gamers, gamers, but your examples resort to the very few collectible games on the system. Why get up in arms over the price of cardboard when you can buy the HUcards (is that better?) for a fraction of the cost?
Every game on the Turbob is good. They are all worth owning.
Soldier Blade is no exception to the rule.
Some of the rare NES games aren't worth two fucks in a barrel.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/24/2012, 12:52 PMEvery game on the Turbob is good. They are all worth owning.
C'mon, man. I think you're great and all, but...Night Creatures?
There are NES collectors who feel the same way. Hell, I'm sure there are CD-i collectors who feel every game is worth experiencing. At the end of the day, experiencing the Turbo Grafx is not a very expensive endeavor outside of Magical Chase, especially compared to other classic systems. Now if you're talking about boxed games, you're heading into collector territory. I listed that copy of Soldier Blade at $.99. It hit $200 within an hour or so. If I listed the same game without the cardboard, it might not even top $100. As a HUcard, it would probably hit $60.
Night Creatures is the bottom of the barrel basically and its still not THAT bad.
It plays like any other jankass platformer made by white dudes
also, the music is creepy. It does a good job of being spooky game music.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 12:19 PMMy point is that the Turbo Grafx isn't privy to the same price gouging that the NES is subject to. There are few games that eclipse $100. There is only one game that tops $1000. In the grand scheme of things, the Turbo is barely affected by resellers. There are TONS of fantastic games that are dirt cheap (Blazing Lazers, Ninja Spirit, Neutopia, Bloody Wolf, Crush series, Military Madness, Bonk series). You guys keep talking about gamers, gamers, gamers, but your examples resort to the very few collectible games on the system. Why get up in arms over the price of cardboard when you can buy the HUcards (is that better?) for a fraction of the cost?
Dude. Eat shit. Don't tell a bunch of people who've been playing Turbografx for 20 years that the artificially-inflated prices for our games and your price gouging in particular aren't that bad because something else is worse. And don't do it in the goddamn gouging thread. If you want to go sit in front of your computer and imagine that you're not contributing to the pussification of America by reselling crap on ebay, fine, but stay on ebay and stop trying to be our friends. The problem with you free market ebay parasites is that you're not even self sufficient: you need Racketboy to tell you about the systems you missed and you need us to hook you up with good deals, sidestep ebay fees, tell you how much games are worth, how they were originally packaged, and all of the other stuff that you're too dumb to figure out.
I've been familiar with the Turbo Grafx for over 10 years. I just found out about this site a few months ago. I work a regular 40 hour, 5 day work week. I browse Ebay here and there for solid deals. I comb through the local swap meet and thrift stores occassionally looking for solid deals. I don't need anyone to tell me what's worth picking up. Can you explain how I price gouged with a $.99 auction?
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Quote from: guest on 04/24/2012, 01:00 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/24/2012, 12:52 PMEvery game on the Turbob is good. They are all worth owning.
C'mon, man. I think you're great and all, but...Night Creatures?
Night Creatures plays like many legendary NES classics which are severely flawed, yet worshipped to this day. It's very satisfying to beat it. Falcon isn't much fun though.
You say that as if the praise isnt deserved. The NES is home to many of the best franchises that are still around to this day. Where would we be as gamers without Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Final Fantasy, Dragon Warrior, Mega Man, Metal Gear, Kirby, Donkey Kong, and so many others. I respect the TG-16, but let's be serious. Without Nintendo, we wouldn't be here discussing the TG-16.
Quotewhere do you live? Canada? Are you KingOfGames' buddy or something?
You have the fucking internet dude, if you are scared by PCE, I feel sorry for you. I figured out Japanese consoles when I was still in high school. It's not that hard.
All the greatest games are on PCE.
Canada yes. I'm not KingofGames buddy but I didn't get the feeling he's was a POS reseller. He seems like an alright guy from the posts I've read.
As for finding the PCE scene intimidating, what can I say? I'm just being honest. Don't feel sorry for me. I have a back log of great games accross multiple systems to keep me going for years. I would LOVE to try Panzer Dragoon, but I'm not about to pick up a Saturn just to play it and like I said earlier - I have no interest in emulators. Right now I'm all about getting those last few HuCards I've been wanting forever (to play on my original hardware) and maybe after that I'll look at getting a duo to further expand my horizons into the CD realm.
Since this is the price gouging thread, and to show i'm not completely clueless, I just want to say fuck that 4 mil poly bag guy and his $900 Ys and his $179.00 incomplete Cadash. I hope he gets his face raped with a graded, 4 mil poly wrapped brick.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 04:21 PMYou say that as if the praise isnt deserved. The NES is home to many of the best franchises that are still around to this day. Where would we be as gamers without Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Final Fantasy, Dragon Warrior, Mega Man, Metal Gear, Kirby, Donkey Kong, and so many others. I respect the TG-16, but let's be serious. Without Nintendo, we wouldn't be here discussing the TG-16.
You don't read well, do you. We're talking about NIGHT CREATURES, and games that play like it. Does Megaman look like Night Creatures? If you say yes, I suggest you buy glasses.
and, we'd probably be discussing TG-16 anyway. Hudson was doing BeeCards for MSX before NES
I get you two hate each other on many levels. Just set each other to "ignore" and be done with the back and forth! :)
Which legendary NES classics play like Night Creatures?
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Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 03:45 PMCan you explain how I price gouged with a $.99 auction?
Care to explain how a $400 BIN isn't a gouge? Didn't think so.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 06:07 PMWhich legendary NES classics play like Night Creatures?
Get on topic or get out of my thread, you twat.
You're clearly looking out for you and you alone and don't give a tin shit about this community, but guess what? That's okay. You don't have to like us and we don't have to like you.
The item was relisted at $.99. It's going to sell for a ridiculous amount because it's a sought after item, plain and simple.
I like how kingsley posted his response to my original gouging call out only like an hour later. Almost like he knew he was going to get a post in our thread here as soon as he posted the ebay listing.
I was going to post a link to the listing to see if anyone wanted to shoot an offer over. I listed the other games from the lot here. I was not expecting $400, and I would have gladly accepted a solid offer outside of Ebay. In fact, I worked out a deal for my NES games on NintendoAge. I'm not looking to squeeze anyone dry, but I also don't mind making money on my hobby.
Please see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dollar_auction
While not exactly the same rules, many auctions are in fact percieved in this manner.
(also google 'auction fever' - I like this explanation http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/auction-fever.htm).
...
And can someone tell me why "fair market price" is supposedly what the top 5% of people are willing to pay?
(Statistically, those are the people who will 'win' an auction.)
From what I recall of my statistics classes, 'fair market price' should be approximately $5 for something that is 'won' at auction for $100.
[ ie, 95% of people would pay 0$ + 5% of people would pay $100 => $0*95% + $100*5% => $500 = 100%. So the 'average person' would pay $5. But my statistics classes were a long time ago.]
Just because someone -will- pay a price doesn't automatically make it a fair price; it means someone is getting screwed.
Just my 2 cents....
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/24/2012, 06:05 PMI get you two hate each other on many levels. Just set each other to "ignore" and be done with the back and forth! :)
Ignore is for pussies.
and, this isn't a hobby you make money off of.
Sure it is. The games aren't free. Someone is always making money.
Quote from: TheOldMan on 04/24/2012, 07:39 PMJust because someone -will- pay a price doesn't automatically make it a fair price; it means someone is getting screwed.
Just my 2 cents....
If I was selling a commodity that was a necessity, I would agree with this statement. However, I am not selling water, food, shelter, clothing, or anything of the sort. I am selling a luxury collectible. No one is forced to bid on or purchase anything I sell.
I'm curious to know what others would have done with this item. What would the price have been? How would you have determined who deserved to own the game?
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 07:51 PMI'm curious to know what others would have done with this item. What would the price have been? How would you have determined who deserved to own the game?
If I had a spare, it would be posted here on this forum so it goes to someone legit. I probably would have traded it off.
That being said, I would have priced it sanely. I don't care if its worth 300$ on ebay or some shit. It goes for whatever the Japanese one goes for, plus ~10$ for the box
so whats that, like 40$ or some shit?
I'm curious to know what others would have done with this item. What would the price have been? How would you have determined who deserved to own the game?[/quote]
See this is where the majority of us and you differ, I have no problem raffling off my games for free or even sell them to someone on this forum. Reason being I know most forum members will enjoy the game and play the fuck out of it. They ain't gonna set it on the self and tell everyone look at it. I dnt play it I just like looking at it. With that said the last thing I gave way was a Shockman Huey. Yea for free. I could have made $50 or alittle bit more off it but I know the person that won the raffle will enjoy it
Funny these people STILL trying any roundabout way to rationalize their asshattery. There are multiple people on this very forum that always sell at GREAT prices (Yes even the OMGZ RARES) you twats just can't seem to ever find/overpay for.
It's REALLY simple...you want to get Ebay prices...go to Ebay, but you will NEVER sell stuff on here at the same prices (unless you sucker someone new...have a TRULY rare item).
Quote from: SMF on 04/24/2012, 09:31 PMI'm curious to know what others would have done with this item. What would the price have been? How would you have determined who deserved to own the game?
See this is where the majority of us and you differ, I have no problem raffling off my games for free or even sell them to someone on this forum. Reason being I know most forum members will enjoy the game and play the fuck out of it. They ain't gonna set it on the self and tell everyone look at it. I dnt play it I just like looking at it. With that said the last thing I gave way was a Shockman Huey. Yea for free. I could have made $50 or alittle bit more off it but I know the person that won the raffle will enjoy it[/quote]
I had a spare Soldier Blade that I sold for about $20 last year.
QuoteI'm curious to know what others would have done with this item.
I would have (and have) passed it on at no cost to someone who wanted it to play.
On a first-come, first-served basis.
QuoteIf I was selling a commodity that was a necessity, I would agree with this statement. However, I am not selling water, food, shelter, clothing, or anything of the sort. I am selling a luxury collectible. No one is forced to bid on or purchase anything I sell.
We will agree to disagree here.
I do not view games as a "luxury collectable". I view them as entertainment. I think that is where the problem is.
But, by your logic, it would be okay for Cable T.V. companies to auction off the rights to view premium entertainment. Or for your local gas station to auction off gasoline. (Hey, it's -not- a necessity)
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:pcgs: I was genuinely at a loss for words.
A swimming pool is a luxury. A sports car is a luxury. An expensive hooker is a luxury. Turbo is fucking awesome, but not a luxury. :)
Quote from: Mathius on 04/24/2012, 11:49 PMA swimming pool is a luxury. A sports car is a luxury. An expensive hooker is a luxury. Turbo is fucking awesome, but not a luxury. :)
Ha playing Turbo while IN all of those is a luxury. LMAO
Look what an interesting specimen I found on Yahoo.co.jp today:
http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u40686469
Does not this repro sell new for 60 currently?
That repro should be free.
It's a fucking hack of an NES game. There's an entire thread about it here.
if anything it should be like, 10$ tops, to cover the cost of the case/art. the disc itself should be f f f f f f freeeeeee
Could 10 really cover the costs of the time put in to designing the cover, manual, printing the disc etc.
Anywaste, whatever it costs it is a pretty sleek production. Kudos to whoever put it together along with the two other repros.
Repro quality has been on the rise as of late. Lately what seems like pretty well made SNES repro boxes have been showing up for sale. Pretty soon buying expensive mint copies of games might come with surprises in store.
I wonder what Japanese bidders think about that Rockman PCE item suddenly showing up for sale. If you are not in the know it is likely to blow a few minds.
Tom made the rockman hack as a freely distributed ISO on the internet.
Some other chowder dick saw it and decided to go captain moneybags with it.
Considering I could do that packaging art in under an hour with photoshop, and I am not a graphic person at all, I think 10$ is sufficient. It's all photoshopped art. It's not like the person drew it all. It's pre-existing art, cutely cropped up into the packaging
This is the same guy that made that Sapphire repro that I've seen raffled a few times here, right?
I think I've seen his Sapphire repros on Yahoo.co.jp as well, selling for very lofty sums.
Yeah. He's charging stupid-retarded amounts for these things.
The sapphires are at least pressed.
Were the Rockman ones? Or are they just high quality CD-Rs that amount to 50 cents each.
A few searches for Rockman PCE netted me his site (http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/). I believe all three of his repros are pressed discs.
Looking at the pictures it seems he did at least put some time and effort into making the manual, cover and posters.
Edit:
Looking at the Sapphire one is pretty tempting. Is that one of those game that is famous more because it is rare or is it actually genuinely good?
Arcade shooters are not my favourite genre, so I don't play many of them but I do make an effort to play the really good ones. I liked Blazing lazers at least, and I've always had a love/hate relationship with the R-Type series.
Is Sapphire worth that price?
What is going on with double posts showing up as quotes of a post I was editing? Can I delete those?
Anyhow, ever since I was a kid I've had an aversion towards loose copies of games. Those copies being raffled on here, are they loose or complete?
Sapphire is a great game. The graphics, music, and gameplay are all really well done.
The main reason it has such a high price is because of its rarity. It can't be helped with that game really.
You can get a free bootleg of it from someone here probably. A bunch of loose discs are floating around.
Quote from: TheOldMan on 04/24/2012, 07:39 PMJust because someone -will- pay a price doesn't automatically make it a fair price; it means someone is getting screwed.
Just my 2 cents....
Amen, good sir. Plus, why do these jackballs insist that the highest price they can find determines what a game is worth, completely ignoring any and all lower priced sales?
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/25/2012, 09:06 AMA few searches for Rockman PCE netted me his site (http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/). I believe all three of his repros are pressed discs.
Only Sapphire is pressed - Rockman and Space Fantasy Zone are CDRs.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/25/2012, 09:06 AMIs Sapphire worth that price?
No game is really worth hundreds of dollars in terms of gameplay value (except maybe Gotzendiener), so you have to determine if the price is worth it to own a legitimately less common and highly sought after title. It's an excellent shmup, but there are even better (and cheaper) ones on the PCE.
I only very rarely pay over 100 for games and only when I know I will love it, so a genuine copy of Sapphire is out of the question. I was mainly referring to the repro price. I am going to try my luck with the raffle, if that does not work out I may get that repro if no other game is vying for the funds.
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/25/2012, 10:49 AMI only very rarely pay over 100 for games and only when I know I will love it, so a genuine copy of Sapphire is out of the question. I was mainly referring to the repro price.
That's really not all that bad - complete copy for $65 shipped or loose disc for $13 shipped. If you do get a loose one (purchased or raffled), you can always print your own inserts or see if Sparky has any left.
I will only pay obnoxious amounts for certain games.
Namely: Ultima/Wizardry/M&M games
but even those, I have a sanity limit.
Like when Ultima II on C64 went for 800$
No fuckin thanks.
Vintage PC collecting is about as bad as the NES. Check out this copy of Zork for the TRS-80 that sold yesterday:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zork-The-Great-Underground-Empire-Part-I-Infocom-TRS-80-Barbarian-version-/251043362736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7359b7b0
I stumbled across a crazy PC collection last year. Included in the lot were copies of Martian Dreams, Savage Empire, Stygian Abyss, Labyrinth of Worlds, Black Gate, Forge of Virtue, False Prophet, Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, Return of Werdna and many other classic PC titles. The majority of the titles were boxed with all inserts. I still have about half of the games left, but most of the popular stuff has since been sold or traded. I do still have a few Ultima titles left though.
Fortunately Ive already got 99% of the old PC games ill ever want. Someday Ill take pics of all my pc stuff...it outnumbers all my console stuff.
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 11:04 AMQuote from: kamiboy on 04/25/2012, 10:49 AMI only very rarely pay over 100 for games and only when I know I will love it, so a genuine copy of Sapphire is out of the question. I was mainly referring to the repro price.
That's really not all that bad - complete copy for $65 shipped or loose disc for $13 shipped. If you do get a loose one (purchased or raffled), you can always print your own inserts or see if Sparky has any left.
Sparky has Sapphire inserts? I'd like a whole case actually, it doesn't stand out quite enough in the plastic.
KingOfGames, when are you going to stop flailing around on eBay and bringing your findings here to justify gouging?
To be honest, that Zork is worth every penny. Vintage boxed computer games from the 80s are all worth the prices they fetch.
Those are truly rare, historical pieces of gaming AND computing history. They didn't make a ton of them in the first place. There are barely any left in great shape today, and some of those don't even actually work due to floppy-fail.
Since you're mentioning a great collection of PC games that you got and subsequently hocked instead of playing and experiencing, what ones do you have left?
Are you going to ask retarded prices for them. Stumbling across the collection implies you didn't pay much of anything for the stuff.
I have two copies of Black Gate, one copy of Serpent Isle, one copy of Labyrinth of Worlds. I have a bunch of old SSI and AD&D stuff. Some of it is CD based, while some is floppy based. I'll post pics of the collection before I pieced it out and try to come up with a list of the remaining stuff. I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $350. I set up my dad's old PC in an effort to check out some of the games, but they either had issues when loading or were corrupt to begin with. I got about 5 minutes into Martian Dreams before it crashed on me, heh.
Given your experience, I wonder if the real problem is the computer was not configured properly.
I found a sealed copy of Black Gate for 5$ at the good will.
I opened it and played it, like a boss.
What you have just posted further proves you're more of a moneybags dickhead than a gamer. You got a quite amazing collection of vintage CRPGs for a steal, and pieced it out for $$ instead.
You're the most defective collector I've ever seen, I think. How old are you, anyway?
Ok, I found a list of the games I had at one point. There are definitely some missing, but here it is:
AD&D: Birthright
AD&D: Dark Sun -- Shattered Lands
AD&D: DragonLance Collection
AD&D: Drak Sun -- Wake of the Ravager
AD&D: Eye of the Beholder II
AD&D: Eye of the Beholder III
AD&D: Menzoberranzan
AD&D: Planescape Torment
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of the Amn CE
Che: Guerilla in Bolivia
Conquest of Camelot: The Search for the Grail
Darklands
Darkseed II
Fallout
Fallout 2
Fallout 3 promo
Fallout Tactics
Full Throttle Special Edition
Grim Fandango
I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream
Lands of Lore
Lands of Lore III
Legends of Valour
Might & Magic Archives, The Ultimate
Might & Magic: Platinum Edition
Planet's Edge
Prophecy of the Shadow
Realms of Arkania Trilogy
Silent Hill 2
Sorcerian
Syndicate: The Hit Squad
Syndicate Wars
System Shock
The Witcher
Thunderscape
Ultima Collection
Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds
Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds
Ultima Underworld: Stygian Abyss
Ultima VI: The False Prophet
Ultima VII, The Complete
Ultima VII: Black Gate
Ultima VII: Black Gate
Ultima VII: Forge of Virtue
Ultima VII: Forge of Virtue
Ultima VII: Silver Seed
Ultima VII: The Complete Collection
Ultima VIII: Pagan
Ultimate RPG Archives
Ultimate Wizardry Archives
Veil of Darkness
Vengeance of Excalibur
Windows Vista Home Premium
Wing Commander II
Wizard & Warriors
Wizardry Gold
Wizardry IV: The Return of Werdna
Wizardry: Nemesis
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Worlds of Ultima II: Martian Dreams (complete)
Worlds of Ultima II: Martian Dreams
Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire
Why the heck you list them here? Start your own thread man.
The fact that you took a collection such as this and parted it out makes me wonder if you're really a collector.
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 01:03 PMThe fact that you took a collection such as this and parted it out makes me wonder if you're really a collector.
He's not. :)
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/24/2012, 04:21 PMYou say that as if the praise isnt deserved. The NES is home to many of the best franchises that are still around to this day. Where would we be as gamers without Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Final Fantasy, Dragon Warrior, Mega Man, Metal Gear, Kirby, Donkey Kong, and so many others. I respect the TG-16, but let's be serious. Without Nintendo, we wouldn't be here discussing the TG-16.
I never said all NES games. They don't deserve credit for inventing games either. Let's be serious, even some of the games you listed have flaws that would get games on other consoles criticized.
I don't want to derail this thread further, since you've already jumped to some radical conclusions, but to answer your later post, Simon's Quest, Ninja Gaiden off the top of my head share some of Night Creatures' imperfections... and now that you've reminded me, Metal Gear too.
Also, Metal Gear and Dragon Warrior are MSX first.
They succeeded there before the NES.
I still have probably half of those games remaining. When I bought that lot, I was using funds that needed to be replenished. Not immediately, but I couldn't go about dropping hundreds of dollars on games and not make anything back. Unfortunately, it was the way I had to collect for years and years. Grim Fandango is one of my favorite PC games. It was also one of the first I sold because of it's popularity. I've owned two boxed copies of Fallout in the past year. I sold them both, even though it's one of my favorite gaming series. Money has always come first. Like I said, if resources weren't an issue, I would keep everything I purchase.
They must not be your favorites if you resell them.
You said you work. Save your money and buy games. Keep them.
You're the worst collector ever, lol
what are you doing with all those PC games besides trying to make $$ on them
Ill give you <350$ for whats left. Whatever percent is left, I will pay that much of 350$.
Seems fair.
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 01:13 PMAlso, Metal Gear and Dragon Warrior are MSX first.
They succeeded there before the NES.
Ehh, Dragon Quest was on Famicom and then ported to MSX. Not the other way around.
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 09:02 AMYeah. He's charging stupid-retarded amounts for these things.
The sapphires are at least pressed.
Were the Rockman ones? Or are they just high quality CD-Rs that amount to 50 cents each.
Sapphire is pressed but Rockman and Space phantasy zone are Sony DADC cd-r's or something like that. from what I understand DADC discs are like the next best things to pressed discs or something
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/25/2012, 01:27 PMEhh, Dragon Quest was on Famicom and then ported to MSX. Not the other way around.
I was under the impression they
succeeded there first, despite not existing there first. Something like "oh, hey, that games really popular! Oh, its already been out for the Famicom, maybe I should check it out!"
What do any of us know though, we weren't around for it, lol.
He does the same thing on gametz. More power to him though. I don't have the time or patience to hunt for stuff and then to only end up reselling them in the end
If i scored that lot of CRPGs for 350$, I would be too busy blowing my load all over the place to try reselling.
This guy comes off as some like, 20 year old tard that thinks Win98 is retro
The NES was my first system. I've been gaming since the late 80's/early 90's. I am, first and foremost, a fan. However, I have no problem turning my hobby into money. I bought a lot of 560 NES games last year and sold every last one. I was able to pay off my car and a significant portion of my student loan debt. I had to work four months at my last job (part-time) before I made as much as I did from that haul. Gaming has provided me with so much more than just entertainment. The people who purchased my games were ecstatic too, because they were able to add to their collections. I cut some fantastic deals. Eventually, I'll be in their shoes, gladly overpaying for a piece of my childhood.
So ....that would mean you will eventually be at a net loss, as you are planning to rebuy things you are selling. Good job.
so you up for the PC game collection deal? Assuming you have 30% of the games left, id owe you like 105 bucks plus shipping.
That sounds like a fantastic deal to me.
I won't rebuy in the same bulk, that's for certain. I mean, who knows. Five years from now, I might not have any interest at all in gaming stuff. Right now, I still do. In any case, I'll let you know what I have and we can go from there. They are just taking up space in the garage, so we can likely come to an agreement.
I'd require pictures.
Of course, like I said, I'll post pics of what's left and also of what I originally had when I get home. Imageshack is blocked at work, otherwise I'd do it right now.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 01:14 PMLike I said, if resources weren't an issue, I would keep everything I purchase.
What? You think you're the only person on the planet with limited cash? You're talking to a forum full of people who have, more or less, held on to a copy of every TG16 game they've ever owned.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 02:22 PMFive years from now, I might not have any interest at all in gaming stuff.
What a fucking poser.
And you still didn't answer how old you are.
The only reason I got into gaming was because my father was a gamer. He owned an Atari, then the NES that I played with. Guess how often he plays games today? Wanna take a guess the last time he played a video game? All I'm saying is that my interests might change. I can't say with any certainty that I will give one single shit about games five years from now.
Says the king of games.
You aren't a gamer if you stop having an interest in games.
how old are you?
I have no age. I simply exist. But seriously, I'm 27. Also, it's just a nickname. I doubt Necromancer can actually summon the dead.
Quote from: kakutolives on 04/25/2012, 01:37 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/25/2012, 09:02 AMYeah. He's charging stupid-retarded amounts for these things.
The sapphires are at least pressed.
Were the Rockman ones? Or are they just high quality CD-Rs that amount to 50 cents each.
Sapphire is pressed but Rockman and Space phantasy zone are Sony DADC cd-r's or something like that. from what I understand DADC discs are like the next best things to pressed discs or something
Sapphire
was pressed and eventually sold out. The latest round of Sapphires are likely the same type of cdr as the current SFZ and Rockman bootlegs.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 02:45 PMI have no age. I simply exist. But seriously, I'm 27. Also, it's just a nickname. I doubt Necromancer can actually summon the dead.
lol. Yes he can.
He's also a robot.
Also, I find it funny that you have to keep hocking goods to get other goods. I don't have this issue, and I am younger than you are.
Thems the breaks. I don't HAVE to do that any longer, but it's hard to break away from that logic when you've used it for years. Every time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
I don't get it. Money is useless. Toys are better.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:22 PMThems the breaks. I don't HAVE to do that any longer, but it's hard to break away from that logic when you've used it for years. Every time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
I swore I heard it was a $400 game??
*with $12 shipping LMAO*
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/25/2012, 03:04 PMSapphire was pressed and eventually sold out. The latest round of Sapphires are likely the same type of cdr as the current SFZ and Rockman bootlegs.
No shit? Has anyone here bought one recently?
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:22 PMEvery time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
Give me a break! You know damn well that you
never intended to keep the game and bought it only for a chance to make a buck.
That's not true, though. Everything I buy, I tell myself I'm going to keep. I made a trade with a friend of mine last year for 6-8 beautiful SNES games that I swore to myself I wouldn't sell. I went out and bought about 15-20 additional games (Demon's Crest, Dracula X, Batman & Robin, Final Fantasy III, Lufia II, etc.). Several months later, they were all gone. I just sold a copy of Little Samson on the NES. I battled with myself almost daily on whether I should keep or sell it.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:35 PMThat's not true, though. Everything I buy, I tell myself I'm going to keep.
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/25/2012, 03:27 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:22 PMThems the breaks. I don't HAVE to do that any longer, but it's hard to break away from that logic when you've used it for years. Every time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
I swore I heard it was a $400 game??
*with $12 shipping LMAO*
The auction is still running, so the final price remains to be seen. Will it be less funny if it is bid up to $400?
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:40 PMQuote from: nectarsis on 04/25/2012, 03:27 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:22 PMThems the breaks. I don't HAVE to do that any longer, but it's hard to break away from that logic when you've used it for years. Every time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
I swore I heard it was a $400 game??
*with $12 shipping LMAO*
The auction is still running, so the final price remains to be seen. Will it be less funny if it is bid up to $400?
No, then I feel (somewhat) badly for whatever dumbass so vastly overpayed...especially to a moneygrubbing shill like you (who tries to add insult to injury with ridiculous shipping).
P.S. We won't even get into the chances of shill bidding....
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 03:31 PMQuote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 03:04 PMSapphire was pressed and eventually sold out. The latest round of Sapphires are likely the same type of cdr as the current SFZ and Rockman bootlegs.
No shit? Has anyone here bought one recently?
I bought one recently. He actually shipped two copies, one with case and spine and manual, one just in a sleeve. I had one of the older, miscolored ones but I sent it to T2K so I can't compare side by side. I can however compare what the bottom of the disc looks like to SFZ. I haven't bothered looking, but I will when I get home. I did actually ask him this time around if Sapphire was pressed. Here was his response:
QuoteHi,
just to confirm it, yes, Sapphire's complete with manual. And yes,
the Sapphire discs are pressed.
For the curious, I bought one of this most recent run because it actually has a manual and the last one I bought did not.
Shipping is free.
http://item.ebay.com/300699994734
If the original listing had a shipping charge, that was a mistake.
Quote from: Sadler on 04/25/2012, 03:45 PMI bought one recently. He actually shipped two copies, one with case and spine and manual, one just in a sleeve. I had one of the older, miscolored ones but I sent it to T2K so I can't compare side by side. I can however compare what the bottom of the disc looks like to SFZ. I haven't bothered looking, but I will when I get home.
Thanks, Sadler. Take a good look at the hub.
Its fucking HuCard
not HUCard
not HU-Card
not huCARD
HuCard.
Unless it's a Turbochip.
Quote from: guest on 04/25/2012, 05:11 PMIts fucking HuCard
not HUCard
not HU-Card
not huCARD
HuCard.
Soldier Blade actually says HuCARD. Just sayin.
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lol.. thems fighting words ;)
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 06:04 PMSoldier Blade actually says HuCARD. Just sayin.
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No it doesn't - LOOK AGAIN!
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/ClarkJames/S7301642.jpg)
holyshit.
2$ bills are raer as fuck
oh snap!
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/25/2012, 07:59 PMholyshit.
2$ bills are raer as fuck
I know. I want to collect them because I've been familiar with two dollar bills for over ten years and they're part of my childhood, but I got them as part of a lot and whenever I look at them I just see a pile of money and I don't even know if I'll be interested in two dollar bills in five years and my Dad doesn't play with his two dollar bills anymore and if I had an unlimited supply of two dollar bills I would keep them. Anyway, it's not like I'm selling legal tender, I'm selling luxury collectible legal tender.
Clearly not enough cash to represent Soldier Blade.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 08:15 PMClearly not enough cash to represent Soldier Blade.
Those luxury 2$ bills are worth more than Soldier Blade.
Pretty sure that isn't the case!
This thread is killing my cell phone battery. LoL.
*disabled new notifications*
If a pigeon farts in Africa, one can be sure KG will post an response here.
You have my undivided attention.
(http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq31/lindaluane/LATOC/emoticons/th_EatingPopcorn.gif)
Quote from: VestCunt on 04/25/2012, 08:08 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/25/2012, 07:59 PMholyshit.
2$ bills are raer as fuck
I know. I want to collect them because I've been familiar with two dollar bills for over ten years and they're part of my childhood, but I got them as part of a lot and whenever I look at them I just see a pile of money and I don't even know if I'll be interested in two dollar bills in five years and my Dad doesn't play with his two dollar bills anymore and if I had an unlimited supply of two dollar bills I would keep them. Anyway, it's not like I'm selling legal tender, I'm selling luxury collectible legal tender.
Hahaha.. Nice vesty......It's just to easy with this guy, the more KingOfGames posts the more of an gouging dick he comes off as.
I will take OrangeAmy over this guy any day, at least Amy was honest out of the gate about his eBay lovin, but honesty is the Canadian way (( fellow Canuck pose)). Even though he committed forum suicide with his first post.
Thanks Sparky, Vest hit the nail on the head when he said I've been stewing and internalizing being (indirectly) called an Idiot on here for over a year for some of the prices i've payed so I guess I'm the one who's butt hurt :-({|=
I have no regrets about winning any of those auctions. The Turbo has a special place in my heart and it's worth more to me to have complete, good condition titles. Selling this stuff for a profit is not even a question. These games are for playing and sharing the TG experience with friends and family.
Has anyone spotted any rare turbografx items for auction lately? I'm talking about stuff that doesn't show up often (or ever).
M&M III (USA) has shown up a few times. High price as well. One guy had like 5 copies of Godzilla (USA) and was selling them at 150.00 each
Tonma has been up there for a few weeks now at 130.00
Shockman complete was there as well
LAST DH sold for 400.00 by Pompei Parsons
Last Terraforming sold went for 150.00, I think a member here bought it but I cant be positive.
Quote from: turbog on 04/26/2012, 12:20 AMHas anyone spotted any rare turbografx items for auction lately? I'm talking about stuff that doesn't show up often (or ever).
A little while back, two retail TG16 Jamma arcade units were sold on ebay. The first went for around $100, the second around $400 lol. Glad I got the $100 one :lol: Not sure how rare they are exactly, but you hardly ever see them.
Slightly OT, but I found a couple of great deals here if anybody's looking:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/vgm/2874463147.html
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/vgm/2905946399.html
Quote from: motdelbourt on 04/26/2012, 02:36 AMSlightly OT, but I found a couple of great deals here if anybody's looking:
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/vgm/2874463147.html
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/vgm/2905946399.html
Hahaha... Ya now where's the $80 controller
Only $300 (free shipping!) for a region modded PAL TurboGrafx (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-FREEZONE-could-read-jap-and-us-games-/360446268537?pt=Video_Games&hash=item53ec459479)! appropriate power supply not included
No? Perhaps you'd rather snag a copy of Hero Tonma (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/220998182445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337484a62d) for a mere $196.99 (HuCARD and manual only). :lol:
The description says it has a built in CD!
and the seller says he putteded in a switch to read all games!
WOO!
Man and here I was gonna buy it. But jack rabbit had to put stickers on it :-( o well ill keep looking to get ripped off I guess.
Stickers make anything more personable!
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 08:15 PMClearly not enough cash to represent Soldier Blade.
Yeah, i only let my loosies sleep on piles of Benjamins, or gold thrones if possible. Like this super rare awesome classic game here!
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj611/Dagusensei/f6d91736.jpg)
^ :pcgs: :pcgs: :pcgs:
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 04/27/2012, 02:28 AMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 08:15 PMClearly not enough cash to represent Soldier Blade.
Yeah, i only let my loosies sleep on piles of Benjamins, or gold thrones if possible. Like this super rare awesome classic game here!
(http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj611/Dagusensei/f6d91736.jpg)
LOL AWESOME, As Diddy and Mace would say..............ITS ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS.
ITS ALL ABOUT THE TURBOBMINS
I'm the Capcom of video game collectors. Just lookin to make a buck where ever I can.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/27/2012, 12:22 PMI'm the Capcom of video game collectors. Just lookin to make a buck where ever I can.
Obviously. Now please get out of this thread if you can't stay on topic.
You know someone is hardcore when they can name drop "Capcom" and "NES".
I think we have hit a new high with dungeon explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-CD-DUNGEON-EXPLORER-2-USA-VERSION-BOXED-WITH-MANUAL-/150801630061?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item231c7a436d
The best part is the stock image.
What? You don't trust me?
Stock images don't matter much. Just the description/feedback matter the most. You can always file a complaint/claim later on if it ends up not turning out as described.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/27/2012, 11:57 PMStock images don't matter much. Just the description/feedback matter the most. You can always file a complaint/claim later on if it ends up not turning out as described.
When its coming to things like this, yes they do matter much.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/vgm/2983242681.html
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 04/28/2012, 12:12 PMhttp://akroncanton.craigslist.org/vgm/2983242681.html
"90 HUCARDS!!! TO MY KNOWLEDGE THERE WERE ONLY 93 HUCARD GAMES EVERY MADE FOR THE U.S SYSTEM."
Quote from: guest on 04/28/2012, 12:12 PMhttp://akroncanton.craigslist.org/vgm/2983242681.html
Funny, he had no takers on craigslist so he tossed it up on ebay.
1 day left its at $965.
Quote from: SMF on 04/29/2012, 04:03 PMQuote from: guest on 04/28/2012, 12:12 PMhttp://akroncanton.craigslist.org/vgm/2983242681.html
Funny, he had no takers on craigslist so he tossed it up on ebay.
1 day left its at $965.
Seems really high unless I'm missing something.
10 a game seems like a fair enough average if you are just getting into TC collecting and want to go for a complete collection.
What you save in terms of time, hassle and individual shipping makes it more than worth it.
I happened upon a mini version of this with a local collector ridding himself of all his SNES games just as I was starting to get interested in older titles. To this day I kick myself daily for not buying every single game he was selling. I was too green to realize what I was passing on at the time.
I got most of them though, at an aberage of 40, and they were all stuff I would have paid much meatier premiums for on eBay. Glad I found that guy.
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:40 PMQuote from: nectarsis on 04/25/2012, 03:27 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/25/2012, 03:22 PMThems the breaks. I don't HAVE to do that any longer, but it's hard to break away from that logic when you've used it for years. Every time I see Soldier Blade sitting on my shelf, I feel guilty. I see a stack of cash. I absolutely do not need to sell it, but I know I won't play it nearly enough to justify having it sit there looking pretty. I can put the $200+ to better use and still play the game on my Wii if I ever feel the urge.
I swore I heard it was a $400 game??
*with $12 shipping LMAO*
The auction is still running, so the final price remains to be seen. Will it be less funny if it is bid up to $400?
Obviously a LOT less funny (even though someone screwed themselves) :P
Reading these posts between kingofgamer vs Arkhan is hilarious... And making me late for work!! Gotta run.. Haha. Arkhan go easy on the guy with your China-Warrior punches!! Lol. Poor bastard is just trying to make 10 bucks flipping games without realizing time and inflation makes money mean shit compared to pce goodness.
Yeah, I'll have to settle on $255 and the ability to still play the game from my Wii. Life sucks!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-Japan-Ys-III-3-RARE-TurboGrafx-/360454556258?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53ecc40a62#ht_500wt_1287
Why the hell is the picture in black and white?
Quote from: KingofGames on 04/29/2012, 11:11 PMYeah, I'll have to settle on $255 and the ability to still play the game from my Wii. Life sucks!
Hahaha.. Now as an outcast on these forums, you bet it sucks for ya.
If I promise to stop making money on EBay, can we be besties?
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2012, 11:23 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 04/29/2012, 11:11 PMYeah, I'll have to settle on $255 and the ability to still play the game from my Wii. Life sucks!
Hahaha.. Now as an outcast on these forums, you bet it sucks for ya.
Release the polar bears from their igloo prisons ;)
I get a kick outta people that put that much effort in flipping a few games. If they put that effort into something that actually pays well they wouldn't have to worry about trying to sell their games.
Quote from: Obfuscate on 04/30/2012, 09:16 AMI get a kick outta people that put that much effort in flipping a few games. If they put that effort into something that actually pays well they wouldn't have to worry about trying to sell their games.
Kinda reminds me of the fools that drive around my neighborhood the night before recycling pick up, to fish bottles and cans out of the bins. Even if they were walking/biking instead of wasting gas, I can't imagine that even a part-time minimum wage job wouldn't pay better. Not to mention that what they're doing is illegal.
You'd be surprised how much money (in so many different forms) is just waiting to be scooped up by the handful. In February, I bought a random lot of Magic the Gathering cards from a local thrift shop for $10. I know absolutely nothing about the game, but I figured it would be a good learning experience. Well, for those in the know, they ended up being 3rd edition revised and included 17 dual land cards. I sold those 17 cards to a local comic shop for $500 cash (convertible to 1.5x store credit). After picking some solid gaming items they had, I ended up with around $800. The owner of the shop was appreciative and quite excited that I brought the cards to him. I've had a handful of experiences like this one in the past year alone.
$10 Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I need the Dual land cards to complete my 3rd edition revised card set.
Nice find :@)
From the top of my head, I remember there being 4x plateau, 3x badlands, 2x Savannah, 1x Tropical Island. Can't remember the rest ATM.
YOURE running out of good mojo, sell some shit cheap or donate/raffle, or else youll hit a dry spell.
Here's a couple winners: $125 for World Sports Competition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/World-Sports-Competition-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/140737562923?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20c49cc92b) (sans box and sleeve) or $150 for PCE Cotton (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-CD-ROM-NEC-Japan-Import-COTTON-/330688118837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfe8c4035). Teh rarez are worth monies!
Quote from: SuperPlay on 04/30/2012, 04:24 PMI need the Dual land cards to complete my 3rd edition revised card set.
Well that sucks, I had 4X of each of the green multilands until I finally dumped everything on eBay a couple years ago. I'd played from 95-98 (started right when Revised came out) and stopped when they started putting out too many sets. All green deck except for 4 lightning bolts, 4 fireballs, and a Fork or two (can't remember if it was restricted at the time) and of course 4 of the red/green multilands. Not a murder deck, but a fun one.
At one point I had all but 5 cards in the entire green set from Unlimited up to Ice Age, including all the side sets (Legends, etc). When I sold it all my best payout was a black-border Berserk that I got $95 for. Can't even count how many games I won with that card. :D
I have friends that play now and there is so much extra gimmicks and crap on the cards now. I feel like an old fart looking at 'em now.
Further derailing, dork bragging...
I played Magic starting with Beta in '93 until about '98. I got Time Walk in one of my first six booster packs. I had a beta Jet, an unlimited Ruby, a set of 40 dual lands, every blue card from Beta to Alliances, a Dark set, and most of Arabian Nights. Highlights were my first-turn Juzam Djinn in a tournament and my blue Time Walk/Stasis/Regrowth "lock" deck.
Punk rock eventually saved my life and dumped those fucking cards.
Back on topic:
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p4340.l2564&rt=nc&item=140666166978
Not really gouging, but the typo + "14 sold" is funny.
So were now totally of fuckin topic but while on this magic topic.. The prices ate goig insane as well on them. Unlimited black lotus now go eegularly for 1k on ebay. It was tops 200 back in 97/98. Dual lands or even force of wills go for easy 50 bucks a pop. Damn.
It is gauging too but not related to turbo..
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2012, 07:22 PMFurther derailing, dork bragging...
I played Magic starting with Beta in '93 until about '98. I got Time Walk in one of my first six booster packs. I had a beta Jet, an unlimited Ruby, a set of 40 dual lands, every blue card from Beta to Alliances, a Dark set, and most of Arabian Nights. Highlights were my first-turn Juzam Djinn in a tournament and my blue Time Walk/Stasis/Regrowth "lock" deck.
Punk rock eventually saved my life and dumped those fucking cards.
Back on topic:
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p4340.l2564&rt=nc&item=140666166978
Not really gouging, but the typo + "14 sold" is funny.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 04/30/2012, 09:48 PMSo were now totally of fuckin topic but while on this magic topic.. The prices ate goig insane as well on them. Unlimited black lotus now go eegularly for 1k on ebay. It was tops 200 back in 97/98. Dual lands or even force of wills go for easy 50 bucks a pop. Damn.
It is gauging too but not related to turbo..
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2012, 07:22 PMFurther derailing, dork bragging...
I played Magic starting with Beta in '93 until about '98. I got Time Walk in one of my first six booster packs. I had a beta Jet, an unlimited Ruby, a set of 40 dual lands, every blue card from Beta to Alliances, a Dark set, and most of Arabian Nights. Highlights were my first-turn Juzam Djinn in a tournament and my blue Time Walk/Stasis/Regrowth "lock" deck.
Punk rock eventually saved my life and dumped those fucking cards.
Back on topic:
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p4340.l2564&rt=nc&item=140666166978
Not really gouging, but the typo + "14 sold" is funny.
Right on another magic player, man yeah everything that is collectible these days(everything I use/play/watch/collect anyways) is often price gouged, MTG cards, Transformers, rare OOP horror VHS/DVD, metal/punk/death/grind/thrash vinyl, even lmtd ed sets of certain many Anime's
to add to this, I often troll my local craigslist for deals on magic cards, I bought a dudes collcetion for $20 about 3 months ago that included a Vampiric Tutor(original), 2 Force of Wills, and Cruel Tutor, and 2 Sol Rings(revised).
Reason all these things are going up in value are ppeople reaching back for the days of simplicity compared to todays alwayson- smartphone facebook culture. Back then if i cant reach someone by landline, well he betrer have an answering machine! Ha.
Magic is classic. The fact its still going strong proves that garfield guy was a genius when he made this. I wish i kept my collection. Sold everyging for 350 before i went to college.
Yep so very true man, I wish too that I had my original collection as well. I had 5 FoW's, 2 Berserks, 4 Sinkhole's, 4 Mana Drains, 2 Library of Alexandria's, list goes on. Never had a Black Lotus but I did have at least 1 of each of the Mox's. I also lead it up to the fact that everyone around my age (29) has finally reached that point in their careers(most likely) where they have money to spend and relish in their minds days of their youth and yearn for the things they once had as a child and in their teenage years, I know I do.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 04/30/2012, 10:18 PMReason all these things are going up in value are ppeople reaching back for the days of simplicity compared to todays alwayson- smartphone facebook culture. Back then if i cant reach someone by landline, well he betrer have an answering machine! Ha.
Magic is classic. The fact its still going strong proves that garfield guy was a genius when he made this. I wish i kept my collection. Sold everyging for 350 before i went to college.
It is classic, I still play to this day, I started when Unlimited had been out and not to much longer Revised came along. I bought lots of Legends and even Antiquities boosters back than, Dark hadn't even been released quite yet. Anywho, I quit with Tempest(bad choice IMO I should have waited to quiit after the Urza block) than in 2004 I picked it back up with the Mirrodin block, quit that same year and sold all my cards a few years later for about $2,500. Regret ever doing that, anyways picked it up again with the Shards block and have ben playing strong since than.
Lol i still have some revised kird apes. I dont play but have acquired a fww decks so when time is ripe i can relish it with some quick simple games with family. Im 34 and agree with your other statement as well. Money becomrs secondary to memorys at tjis stage of our careers. Esp since ben fuckbenke keeps printing more bills anyway so 100 bills feel like 10 back in the days. So hold on to your treasures. Personally i only sell off stuff due to lack of space or duplication/lack of use. Blame the tiny spaces singaporeans call home for that.. Lol
Quote from: gekioh on 04/30/2012, 09:57 PMTransformers...
If Transformer prices are going insane, that's totally sweet. I've been meaning to sell mine for a while. Guess I'd better get on it before Michael Bay drives the franchise into the ground.
why are complete lots of pc engine hu cards so cheap compared to us stuff? is it the language? or just the us stuff is more rarer than fun?
Its a fad imo. Back in 1999/2000 time such was not the case and pce stuff much more expensive.
Quote from: 420GOAT on 04/30/2012, 11:50 PMwhy are complete lots of pc engine hu cards so cheap compared to us stuff? is it the language? or just the us stuff is more rarer than fun?
Quote from: JapanTokei on 05/01/2012, 12:14 AMIts a fad imo. Back in 1999/2000 time such was not the case and pce stuff much more expensive.
Quote from: 420GOAT on 04/30/2012, 11:50 PMwhy are complete lots of pc engine hu cards so cheap compared to us stuff? is it the language? or just the us stuff is more rarer than fun?
i remember when it was "cool" to have the japanese versions of play station games and stuff, so is it wise to get the japanese stuff while you can for a good deal, about $30 for ten cards and $15 to ship?
My friend makes his living selling power tools and other shit on eBay. I asked him to sell my Japanese copy of Dynastic Hero for $25 OBO. He accidentally listed it at $45. I noticed the error and asked him to change it to $25. By the time he got around to it, somebody bought it at $45.
I throw myself at the mercy of the court. I plead guilty of 3rd degree, unintentional gouging.
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 12:34 PMMy friend makes his living selling power tools and other shit on eBay. I asked him to sell my Japanese copy of Dynastic Hero for $25 OBO. He accidentally listed it at $45. I noticed the error and asked him to change it to $25. By the time he got around to it, somebody bought it at $45.
I throw myself at the mercy of the court. I plead guilty of 3rd degree, unintentional gouging.
The clueless buyer was probably basing the value on the super expensive copy on eBay that a clueless seller thinks and says is ultra rare.
why is bomberman 93 us way more than jap version on ebay?
Quote from: 420GOAT on 05/01/2012, 03:04 PMwhy is bomberman 93 us way more than jap version on ebay?
Cuz it's a later releases that didn't see much shelf time here.
Funny stuff. Look at the buy it now price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-TURBO-DUO-works-great-with-1-game-/280873715637?pt=Video_Games&hash=item416560c7b5#ht_500wt_1156
Quote from: 420GOAT on 05/01/2012, 03:04 PMwhy is bomberman 93 us way more than jap version on ebay?
Like Bernie intimated, the PCE version is far more common (at least ten to one).
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/01/2012, 03:55 PMFunny stuff. Look at the buy it now price. $700 BIN ($350 starting price) for a TurboDuo. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-TURBO-DUO-works-great-with-1-game-/280873715637?pt=Video_Games&hash=item416560c7b5#ht_500wt_1156)
Silly Canuckistanians! .... the sad thing is that he'll probably get the starting price.
I am glad that bidder didn't toggle the world wide option when searching for a Turbo Duo.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190670541774?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_934wt_922
Quote from: 420GOAT on 05/01/2012, 03:04 PMwhy is bomberman 93 us way more than jap version on ebay?
NEC history 101: The PCE did well in Japan, the TG16 was unpopular garbage in the U.S. The TG16 died in '93, with a couple last games trickling out of TTI in '94. The PCE, on the other hand, was still fairly well supported into '95 and the last game came out in '99.
As for Bomberman 93, remember that the U.S. version had the superfluous box packaging that everyone threw away when they were a kid, but can't live without now that they're an adult - that's going to effect the price. PC Engine packaging fared better because jewel cases are practical and swappable if they crack.
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 09:20 PMNEC history 101: The PCE did well in Japan, the TG16 was unpopular garbage in the U.S. The TG16 died in '93, with a couple last games trickling out of TTI in '94. The PCE, on the other hand, was still fairly well supported into '95 and the last game came out in '99.
Since we're on the subject: Are there any TG games that were more popular and/or had a higher print run than their PCE counterparts, making the PCE version more expensive? Not counting US-only releases, of course.
Quote from: jperryss on 05/01/2012, 09:44 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 05/01/2012, 09:20 PMNEC history 101: The PCE did well in Japan, the TG16 was unpopular garbage in the U.S. The TG16 died in '93, with a couple last games trickling out of TTI in '94. The PCE, on the other hand, was still fairly well supported into '95 and the last game came out in '99.
Since we're on the subject: Are there any TG games that were more popular and/or had a higher print run than their PCE counterparts, making the PCE version more expensive? Not counting US-only releases, of course.
Not that I can think of. Maybe Keith Courage? I have no idea what the PCE had pack-in wise, or if they even bundled systems with games over there.
Some PC Engine games enjoy a little extra popularity because of better cover art and better packaging. Also, there were some stupid censoring/localization decisions that drive fans to the PCE versions (Splatterhouse, Devil's Crush, Bonk, Zonk, the Working Designs games). TTI put as much hype as they could muster behind Lords of Thunder and Air Zonk, but I'm sure their print runs were still small compared to Japan. We know Ys 1-2 had at least three different printings and Dungeon Explorer 2 got an extra 1,000 discs, but both remain rarer than the PCE versions.
Quote from: jperryss on 05/01/2012, 09:44 PMQuote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 09:20 PMNEC history 101: The PCE did well in Japan, the TG16 was unpopular garbage in the U.S. The TG16 died in '93, with a couple last games trickling out of TTI in '94. The PCE, on the other hand, was still fairly well supported into '95 and the last game came out in '99.
Since we're on the subject: Are there any TG games that were more popular and/or had a higher print run than their PCE counterparts, making the PCE version more expensive? Not counting US-only releases, of course.
Parasol Stars and Splatterhouse both have more expensive PCE versions than their US counterparts.
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Not that I can think of. Maybe Keith Courage? I have no idea what the PCE had pack-in wise, or if they even bundled systems with games over there.
Some PC Engine games enjoy a little extra popularity because of better cover art and better packaging. Also, there were some stupid censoring/localization decisions that drive fans to the PCE versions (Splatterhouse, Devil's Crush, Bonk, Zonk, the Working Designs games). TTI put as much hype as they could muster behind Lords of Thunder and Air Zonk, but I'm sure their print runs were still small compared to Japan. We know Ys 1-2 had at least three different printings and Dungeon Explorer 2 got an extra 1,000 discs, but both remain rarer than the PCE versions.[/quote]
Whoa so DE II had an extra 1000 discs printed, as in w/no case or manual? This is something I did not know, hmmmm......interesting.
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/01/2012, 10:19 PMParasol Stars and Splatterhouse both have more expensive PCE versions than their US counterparts.
Really? I've never paid any attention to prices for those two. Why Parasol Stars?
Quote from: gekioh on 05/01/2012, 10:36 PMWhoa so DE II had an extra 1000 discs printed, as in w/no case or manual? This is something I did not know, hmmmm......interesting.
Oops - maybe it was two runs of 500:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=9653.msg204732#msg204732
We never got definitive proof that Jayamine's info came directly from Garwood, but his story supports other rumors we've heard over the years.
So not that it is related to this thread at all, but Vestcunt(or anyone who may know) I was reading up a bit in that thread that you linked in your quote/reply and saw a link to anime4ever.de and clicked on it. I saw that the guy had that sapphy boot, along with now a Rockman apparently, so my ? is, is it possible at all to still get that from him, does anyone know, I tried to click on that "email me" link but it doesnt go anywhere.
As far as I know he is still in business.
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 11:37 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 05/01/2012, 10:19 PMParasol Stars and Splatterhouse both have more expensive PCE versions than their US counterparts.
Really? I've never paid any attention to prices for those two. Why Parasol Stars?
I have no idea why PCE version of Parasol Stars costs more than US. Splatterhouse is supposedly "uncensored" which may explain the price difference. Ninja Spirit is another one where the PCE version is worth more than the US (probably due to the fact that it was pack in title for US).
Yup, Ninja spirit is highlybdesirable in good cpndition on pce. Unopened ones can reach 10000 yen still on yahoo jp. It rarely pops up too. keith courage is much rarer in pce as well. Parasol stars ditto. And both alien crush and devils crush ( knowm as devils crash) are fairly uncommon titles and hard to find compared to tg versions. Gate of thunder pce complete with spine has become more tough to locate too in recent years and cost u easily 50 bucks.
Excuse the typos.. Firing away on iphpne here
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/02/2012, 01:03 AMQuote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 11:37 PMQuote from: hoobs88 on 05/01/2012, 10:19 PMParasol Stars and Splatterhouse both have more expensive PCE versions than their US counterparts.
Really? I've never paid any attention to prices for those two. Why Parasol Stars?
I have no idea why PCE version of Parasol Stars costs more than US. Splatterhouse is supposedly "uncensored" which may explain the price difference. Ninja Spirit is another one where the PCE version is worth more than the US (probably due to the fact that it was pack in title for US).
case in point with Devil's Crash:
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n106132749
that's already $30 bucks ish... when it's all said and done with shipping/yahoo fees and all it will be close to $40 bucks when the US version can be had for $15. Of course the US version's covertart blows and there were some censorship to the demonic references... and the PCE version is also rarer...
Yahoo still d03s auctions?
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/02/2012, 04:48 AMYahoo still d03s auctions?
JP only. Yahoo is the biggest online auction player there. Ebay pooped in their pants and lost that war years and years ago.
having said that yahoo's site is sheit.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 05/02/2012, 03:55 AMwhen the US version [Devil's Crush] can be had for $15.
Really? The last Devil's Crush auction went for $25 (7 bids) and the current live one is starting at $34 (although no bids). I'm keeping my eye on them because I want the game, would love to get it for $15.
Quote from: city41 on 05/02/2012, 07:32 AMQuote from: JapanTokei on 05/02/2012, 03:55 AMwhen the US version [Devil's Crush] can be had for $15.
Really? The last Devil's Crush auction went for $25 (7 bids) and the current live one is starting at $34 (although no bids). I'm keeping my eye on them because I want the game, would love to get it for $15.
I got mine about 2 years ago for (I think) $25 or so. I've never seen the US version in the $15 range. AC maybe, but not DC.
Quote from: city41 on 05/02/2012, 07:32 AMQuote from: JapanTokei on 05/02/2012, 03:55 AMwhen the US version [Devil's Crush] can be had for $15.
Really? The last Devil's Crush auction went for $25 (7 bids) and the current live one is starting at $34 (although no bids). I'm keeping my eye on them because I want the game, would love to get it for $15.
There is currently a BIN listing for $19.99. Asking prices aren't an indication of anything on eBay. Unfortunately, eBay narrowed down the completed listings to hide cheaper selling prices as well.
Quote from: hoobs88 on 05/01/2012, 10:19 PMQuote from: jperryss on 05/01/2012, 09:44 PMQuote from: guest on 05/01/2012, 09:20 PMNEC history 101: The PCE did well in Japan, the TG16 was unpopular garbage in the U.S. The TG16 died in '93, with a couple last games trickling out of TTI in '94. The PCE, on the other hand, was still fairly well supported into '95 and the last game came out in '99.
Since we're on the subject: Are there any TG games that were more popular and/or had a higher print run than their PCE counterparts, making the PCE version more expensive? Not counting US-only releases, of course.
Parasol Stars and Splatterhouse both have more expensive PCE versions than their US counterparts.
Yeah, as far as HuCards go I would say those, Ninja Spirit, some others mentioned, and Raiden. You can get it CIB for the TG16 for around $15 but PCE version always seems to go for a LOT more.
I died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/03/2012, 03:10 AMI died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
ROLF, especially on that game where you get a game truly inferior to the Japanese version. I do prefer the USA cover on that one, but that's the only advantage it has.
Quote from: SuperDeadite on 05/03/2012, 03:31 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 05/03/2012, 03:10 AMI died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
ROLF, especially on that game where you get a game truly inferior to the Japanese version. I do prefer the USA cover on that one, but that's the only advantage it has.
HELL YES I JUST BOUGHT IT, THATS A DAM GOOooo.......... WTF i thougt it said $4.34 for the game. LOL what a rip off lol
WTF is up with these crazy ASK prices for USA Cotton? totally unwarranted.. it was already high but tolerable at the $100s range but I think since some dude who sold Dynastic Hero and a few others on Ebay where his Cotton went for 500 (prob bullshit bids btw), it seems fella ebay rippers have automatically assumed the game is now worth 500.
baaaaaaaa-ka.
Quote from: SMF on 05/03/2012, 04:54 AMQuote from: SuperDeadite on 05/03/2012, 03:31 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 05/03/2012, 03:10 AMI died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
ROLF, especially on that game where you get a game truly inferior to the Japanese version. I do prefer the USA cover on that one, but that's the only advantage it has.
HELL YES I JUST BOUGHT IT, THATS A DAM GOOooo.......... WTF i thougt it said $4.34 for the game. LOL what a rip off lol
What's the difference between Cotton and Magical Chase? Or are they different games entirely?
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/03/2012, 01:22 PMWhat's the difference between Cotton and Magical Chase? Or are they different games entirely?
Other than they both are shmups and have cute witches for heros, they're completely different games.
Magical chase is the better looking game if you ask me. Just visually. For some reason the none pixel art looking graphics of Cotton make me gag. Whenever I see games whose sprites look like clip art or who use pre-rendered 3D!!! sprites I think of flash games which is not a very positive association.
I've only seen it in youtube videos though, so it might look better running on a TV, but I doubt it.
KingOfGames won't sell his PC games.
He's got like 30 or so left that I offered on. He never got back to me, and now says he will hold onto them.
Figured as much. I didn't offer him enough money for it to be worth the resale.
also, I found him trying to resell something on a different forum. It wasn't even a game, just some goofy remote control boat or some shit.
Typical.
Notice how he doesn't post at all now?
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/03/2012, 01:40 PMNotice how he doesn't post at all now?
Are you surprised? The vast majority of his posts were in this thread trying to justify his actions or wildly off topic; it's not like he wanted to actually be a part of this community.
Yeah, but I really wanted the games he was selling, lol.
My price seemed fair too. I offered 100 bucks + Shipping for them. Considering he sold the better, expensive titles already, one would assume he's already profitted. This is just gravy at this point.
Some of them were pretty neat older RPGs.
Oh well, I guess ill have to buy em from a different goon.
People like KOGZ wander on said forums for a while, get their use out of it, move on, rinse and repeat. Sometimes they come back, but only for specific reasons. They never last long.
its a shame people like him end up with great games that deserve to be played instead of sitting in his fuckin garage in a pile.
He doesn't care. All he sees his dollar signs and the potential to gain profit from the cheap games he finds. Even if he bought that PC lot for $10 and you offered him $100, obviously he wouldn't take it. The potential profit isn't high enough in his eyes. Typical business mentality.
Works in his favor, but does nothing for the true gamer looking for X game.
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/03/2012, 03:10 AMI died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
This is a perfect demonstration of the problems with ebay. Not only that he's had 12 offers and rejected all of them (or let them expire). This guy clearly isn't interested in selling the game.
I offered 6$
It was declined.
EDIT: oh wait no, its still pending.
I can't read.
Yeah I even offered him $100 but thats before I got the pce version for half that.
I got my Cotton for $125 with shipping and i thought i was paying to much then. But now it seems i got a steal.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/03/2012, 02:38 PMQuote from: kakutolives on 05/03/2012, 03:10 AMI died a little on the inside today...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Cotton-Turbo-Grafx-CD-w-Manual-/270833858922?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f0ef4b96a
This is a perfect demonstration of the problems with ebay. Not only that he's had 12 offers and rejected all of them (or let them expire). This guy clearly isn't interested in selling the game.
Power Up Video Games? More like Price Up Video Games! I had a spare Cotton a few months ago that I traded for Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari since they were both valued at about $100.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/03/2012, 01:33 PMMagical chase is the better looking game if you ask me. Just visually. For some reason the none pixel art looking graphics of Cotton make me gag. Whenever I see games whose sprites look like clip art or who use pre-rendered 3D!!! sprites I think of flash games which is not a very positive association.
I've only seen it in youtube videos though, so it might look better running on a TV, but I doubt it.
After playing cotton on the 68k, I dont like to play cotton on the Duo anymore :( It just looks that much better on the 68k.
IIRC, I paid about 80 euros for a sealed US cotton, but I ended up trading it for an opened copy since I wanted to play it...
Cotton F'ing rules!! Bought a sealed one a few years back (opened it of course) for $125. I think it was the 2nd most expensive game I've bought, looks like a near 400% increase in the (ebay) value, holy stupid!
I think I paid about $35 for PC Engine Cotton awhile back, which is the second most I've spent on a TG/PCE game since they were being sold new. It makes me sad that there are so many games for this amazing console I'll never get to pick up due to their rapidly escalating price.
Quote from: BlueBMW on 05/03/2012, 07:44 PMAfter playing cotton on the 68k, I dont like to play cotton on the Duo anymore :( It just looks that much better on the 68k.
IIRC, I paid about 80 euros for a sealed US cotton, but I ended up trading it for an opened copy since I wanted to play it...
The PSone port is also basically an emulation of the arcade game. It's surprisingly different from the Turbo one. The music isn't as good though.
what I can't wrap my ahead around is the fact that it takes 2 seconds to fucking change the language to english on the japanese version. Why are people so fucking insane as to want to pay 3+ times the price of the japanese one? :/
The same reason someone is willing to pay $119.9 million on an original Edvard Munch "The Scream" painting. It's a collectible; a show piece.
As far as you other gems, who says I stopped posting? I just posted a couple days ago about my MtG find. The reason I declined your offer is because it simply was not worth the effort. You're offering me a hair over $3 a game. I can get at least half that amount on Serpent Isle alone. As it stands, the floppy based games probably don't work. They are literally just collectors items. If you want to buy a bunch of the common CD-based games at $5 a piece plus the cost of shipping, I'd be fine with that.
Quote from: KingofGames on 05/03/2012, 11:37 PMThe same reason someone is willing to pay $119.9 million on an original Edvard Munch "The Scream" painting. It's a collectible; a show piece.
no disrespect man, but to compare artwork to an obscure watered down localization of a video game is a bit of a stretch, no?
Sorry, I didn't mean to compare the two directly. I was referring to the concept of paying a premium for an item, whether that premium is fairly insignificant (video games) or a complete game-changer (an original artwork). I'm sure I can pick up a reproduction of "The Scream" this weekend and still have $119.899 million to spare.
Quote from: KingofGames on 05/03/2012, 11:37 PMAs far as you other gems, who says I stopped posting? I just posted a couple days ago about my MtG find. The reason I declined your offer is because it simply was not worth the effort. You're offering me a hair over $3 a game. I can get at least half that amount on Serpent Isle alone. As it stands, the floppy based games probably don't work. They are literally just collectors items. If you want to buy a bunch of the common CD-based games at $5 a piece plus the cost of shipping, I'd be fine with that.
I was offering 100$ + shipping.
3$ or so per game, for stuff sitting in your garage, some of which may not be in great shape, or working shape...It seems fairly reasonable, really. Some of the games in question go for 20$ in immaculate shape on EBAY, which is not a proper judge of game-worth.
all you've served to do is prove that you are interested in profit only, as opposed to passing a legacy of games on to someone who actually gives a shit. I assume you already profited off of the lot since most of the really good stuff is gone now. 100$ to get a pile of shit out of your garage seems like gravy at this point.
I think all that jive about cutting some awesome deals is just talk. When it comes time to do it, you immediately turn on your profit-o-meter.
Not to mention, you also didn't counter offer in the slightest. You just said "oh thats going to be too much work to ship."
All you post about here are your finds, and to justify your bullshit.
Have fun sitting on a pile of games you'll never play.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/electric-off-road/468588-need-some-info-team-associated-rc10.html
I offered to sell you the CD-based games for $5 a pop plus shipping. If you want the collectors pieces, I will certainly cut you a deal, but I'm not going to lump them in at the same price. Also, that link doesn't prove anything I have not already established about myself. I sell items strictly for profit.
Quote from: KingofGames on 05/04/2012, 12:38 PMI offered to sell you the CD-based games for $5 a pop plus shipping. If you want the collectors pieces, I will certainly cut you a deal, but I'm not going to lump them in at the same price. Also, that link doesn't prove anything I have not already established about myself. I sell items strictly for profit.
This is not a 'for sale' thread, you worthless piece of shit. GET THE FUCK OUT!
So what's the deal with all the emo thread-locking taking place on these forums lately? First Rover's MS thread and now this...
Quote from: MotherGunner on 05/04/2012, 03:39 PMSo what's the deal with all the emo thread-locking taking place on these forums lately?
If that's what it takes to make this off-topic troll go find an appropriate thread for his bullshit, I'll keep doing it. It's all I can do when the mods can't be bothered to do their fucking jobs.
Ah, point taken... the only issue is that now he'll just start posting again and even throw a few middle fingers your way...
War....War never changes....=)
Best bet is to just delete the entire thread. We get the idea that there are collectors and resellers. Happens in all types of forums. Doesn't mean we have to actively fight for our stand and showcase it in a thread as this.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/04/2012, 03:55 PMBest bet is to just delete the entire thread. We get the idea that there are collectors and resellers. Happens in all types of forums. Doesn't mean we have to actively fight for our stand and showcase it in a thread as this.
Read the title of this thread.
We have this thread because this queef that used to post here deleted the original thread because it showed how much of a sperm burper he really was.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/04/2012, 03:55 PMBest bet is to just delete the entire thread.
No way. Deleting threads is only warranted when they're full of pr0n or similarly disallowed crap.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/04/2012, 03:55 PMWe get the idea that there are collectors and resellers. Happens in all types of forums. Doesn't mean we have to actively fight for our stand and showcase it in a thread as this.
If this topic doesn't interest you, don't read it.
This thread isn't at all meant as a crusade against gouging. How could it be when 99.99% of the gougers will never see this thread or give a shit if they do?
Back on topic: $44.58 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180874601674?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) (on sale from $54.98) for just the poster from Bonk's Revenge. I guess ol' Kev's mom must've died again or something.
its just a thread to let off steam, the guys that cant take the heat on their super higher prices should not reply. just chalk it up that you are in it for money and that some folks wont like you. i do use ebay but only if i really want it, sometimes its a good deal sometimes not.
Wait, if im putting your comments together, is kkingofgames the previous royvegas dude?
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2012, 03:59 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/04/2012, 03:55 PMBest bet is to just delete the entire thread. We get the idea that there are collectors and resellers. Happens in all types of forums. Doesn't mean we have to actively fight for our stand and showcase it in a thread as this.
Read the title of this thread.
We have this thread because this queef that used to post here deleted the original thread because it showed how much of a sperm burper he really was.
No, but his tactics are the same: chappy responses, talks in circles, no exit strategy.
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2012, 04:10 PMBack on topic: $44.58 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/180874601674?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) (on sale from $54.98) for just the poster from Bonk's Revenge. I guess ol' Kev's mom must've died again or something.
I would have totally bit if it included the Mortal Kombat Trilogy cd.
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2012, 09:54 PMNo, but his tactics are the same: chappy responses, talks in circles, no exit strategy.
No one on pcenginefx could use a Dynastic Hero manual?
Quote from: KingofGames on 05/04/2012, 10:08 PMQuote from: guest on 05/04/2012, 09:54 PMNo, but his tactics are the same: chappy responses, talks in circles, no exit strategy.
No one on pcenginefx could use a Dynastic Hero manual?
Not if its going to be $1800 like a certain box that someone tried to sell here... On topic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Double-Dragon-II-NEC-Super-CD-Rom-2-PC-Engine-/360309174959?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e419b2af
Gotta love it when it says new in the title but condition listed as used. Lame.
yeah, probably used, but NEW(ly resealed).
This isn't Turbo-related, but it is R-Type, so that has to count for something. :P I've been wanting to add R-Type back into my SMS collection and have been watching this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190672468204?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2205wt_993) for awhile now. Yesterday it shot up from about $10+shipping to over $40! There's been another one that's constantly going unsold for $25 BIN so my limit was less than that.
On a whim I checked over at Amazon and ended up picking up a complete copy (including the poster) for about $13 shipped.... Sometimes the ebay mentality is just boggling.
i get stuff on amazon, my only hangup is the stuff takes long to ship or not. if its cheap then i buy from there.
Interesting.
I buy from Amazon about as frequently as I do from ebay (once or twice a month, usually) and I've never noticed a discernible difference in shipping times from one or the other. Usually, though, if I'm getting something from Amazon, I'll look for a seller that offers free shipping if I order over $25 and just expect it to take awhile. Still, that's usually a week or so, which is reasonable for me. Most of the time when I sell something on ebay, I ship as cheap as possible, so I don't expect anyone else to do differently.
the only thing i hate about amazon, is the lack of good descriptions on items from sellers, and no pictures, so you have to take a gamble in hope it's alright shape.
plus, people take their eff-ing time mailing stuff out on amazon and are cheap with shipping methods.
I got real burned with Amazon sellers' shipping practices. One guy sent out my package via Media Mail after I specifically paid for it to be Expedited. I emailed him about it and he said that it had something to do with Amazon's crazy shipping policies. I am not sure what to believe.
Yeah, I usually don't buy games off Amazon, unless I'm looking for something loose, because of the lack of description. But this seller went through the trouble of listing each piece included in the sale along with their condition, so hopefully it will arrive as described.
But as stated in other threads, I'm pretty much a cheap ass when it comes to collecting so if a game takes 3-4 days or 6-8 days to arrive, it's all good to me. I order stuff from Japan and China on a regular basis so even 2-3 weeks is ok to me. The way I see it is this stuff has been available for 20+ years. If I'm just now getting around to ordering it, I can wait a little bit got get it. :D
Geez, I sound like an ad for Amazon. I'm not. I was merely pointing out that sometimes people go crazy over ebay auctions when the exact same thing (sometimes in better condition) is often far less expensive at places that are just as easy to search. That SMS R-Type ended at about $50, which is just silly.
Yeah I noticed that R-type as well. Went for a crazy price for some reason but I got a couple other games from the same seller for decent prices. But in general it's good to check prices on Amazon or other sites before you bid too high on eBay as people overbid all the time.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/07/2012, 01:20 AMthe only thing i hate about amazon, is the lack of good descriptions on items from sellers, and no pictures, so you have to take a gamble in hope it's alright shape.
This is actually a great way to get really good deals. Most of my bargains come from items that are virtually un-described. I recently found Godzilla for $13, Super Darius 2 for $25, and the Dragon Warrior Monsters 1 Prima Guide for $2. The lack of descriptions would suck if Amazon was the only game in town, but, as it is, it's a good alternative to ebay.
It's almost the same with ebay, if someone doesn't post a picture or uses the stock photo, and no description, or a seller with 0 feedback.
Has this rare Space Fantasy Zone prototype from Japan been posted yet?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Space-Fantasy-Zone-prototype-CD-ROM-VERY-VERY-RARE-/290708399929?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8260868643605222937
Ha. Is that a Verbatim CD-R?
could be. doesn't mean it's necessarily not an actual prototype/unreleased game that a developer had at the time, just because it looks "put together". Gotta think what the times were like back then. :P
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/07/2012, 10:53 PMcould be. doesn't mean it's necessarily not an actual prototype/unreleased game that a developer had at the time, just because it looks "put together". Gotta think what the times were like back then. :P
Why would a Japanese developer label it in English? Especially since every other supposed prototype has had Japanese writing on an unbranded disc.
Seems unlikely to be legit (did they even make silver DLP discs back then?), but at least he's not shooting for a $1000 BIN. It's still overpriced, though, seeing as CDRs aren't worth more than a buck.
more important here is, why would a prototype have high quality printed inserts?
That seems full-retard to me
as does scribblin in non-moon runes.
Japanese people don't do that kinda shit!
I just saw someone selling Blazing Lazers for a really good price. I checked his other sales out, and they were also good.
I gave him a heads up saying nice one for reasonable prices and got talking to him. Seems like a really nice guy!
Quote from: soop on 05/08/2012, 11:08 AMI just saw someone selling Blazing Lazers for a really good price. I checked his other sales out, and they were also good.
I gave him a heads up saying nice one for reasonable prices and got talking to him. Seems like a really nice guy!
Which seller?
Quote from: Mathius on 05/08/2012, 12:05 PMQuote from: soop on 05/08/2012, 11:08 AMI just saw someone selling Blazing Lazers for a really good price. I checked his other sales out, and they were also good.
I gave him a heads up saying nice one for reasonable prices and got talking to him. Seems like a really nice guy!
Which seller?
This chap: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/retroreset/?_trksid=p4340.l2559 I like the idea of positive reinforcement. He says he's in it for the love rather than to turn a massive profit.
Quote from: soop on 05/08/2012, 12:12 PMQuote from: Mathius on 05/08/2012, 12:05 PMQuote from: soop on 05/08/2012, 11:08 AMI just saw someone selling Blazing Lazers for a really good price. I checked his other sales out, and they were also good.
I gave him a heads up saying nice one for reasonable prices and got talking to him. Seems like a really nice guy!
Which seller?
This chap: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/retroreset/?_trksid=p4340.l2559 I like the idea of positive reinforcement. He says he's in it for the love rather than to turn a massive profit.
Too bad I am not in the UK.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
:?
Mine is in better shape than the one listed here and I paid nearly 500 dollars less. This was only a few years ago.
guy claims only 1200 were ever made. I have a hard time believing that...
The US version of the 3.0 card only goes for $130-180 complete. Sellers like to add fuel to the idea of an item being "rare" by putting fake supply numbers down. "Only 200 in existence!"
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/09/2012, 04:32 AMThe US version of the 3.0 card only goes for $130-180 complete. Sellers like to add fuel to the idea of an item being "rare" by putting fake supply numbers down. "Only 200 in existence!"
"only" geeeeez..... i got my loose years ago from a buddy who bought if for me off of ebay for like $40-$60 bucks... i would think $100 complete would be top dolla....the so called "market value" says that now? that is stupid and no wonder we get angry.
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2012, 10:09 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/09/2012, 04:32 AMThe US version of the 3.0 card only goes for $130-180 complete. Sellers like to add fuel to the idea of an item being "rare" by putting fake supply numbers down. "Only 200 in existence!"
"only" geeeeez..... i got my loose years ago from a buddy who bought if for me off of ebay for like $40-$60 bucks... i would think $100 complete would be top dolla....the so called "market value" says that now? that is stupid and no wonder we get angry.
If you pay any more than that, you might as well just get a Turbo Duo which has a 3.0 system card built in.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/09/2012, 04:32 AMThe US version of the 3.0 card only goes for $130-180 complete. Sellers like to add fuel to the idea of an item being "rare" by putting fake supply numbers down. "Only 200 in existence!"
It sells for half of that on eBay.
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/09/2012, 01:57 AMguy claims only 1200 were ever made. I have a hard time believing that...
He said "about", which technically could mean anything. But it doesn't matter what real numbers are, it"s all about supply and demand and no one who knows better chooses to go that route today. The System 3 card was only useful bitd for people who didn't want to spend hundreds more for a TurboDuo after spending hundreds on a Turbo-CD setup. Today it's only a collectible and still, very few people actually want it who give a damn about the TG-16 as a hobby. But even when it comes to set-makers, there still isn't that much interest in the Turbo line and 1200 would be plenty. Prices are all over the place because of hot air.
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2012, 11:10 AMIt sells for half of that on eBay.
The US 3.0 card sells for half $130 on eBay? Lately several of them have gone through ebay and all have sold for around $160ish. I would like one just to have it, but my $40 Arcade Card Pro will do me just fine for now.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/09/2012, 01:54 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
:?
Mine is in better shape than the one listed here and I paid nearly 500 dollars less. This was only a few years ago.
THIS CARD ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY JAPANESE RELATED GAMES ON THE TURBOGRAFX! PRETTY COOL!!
WOW talk about false advertising lol. Hes worse then a normal ebay reseller. He's a reseller provideing wrong info. SOmeone should buy it and tell file a claim agaisnt his misinformed listing lol.
Quote from: SMF on 05/09/2012, 11:43 AMTHIS CARD ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY JAPANESE RELATED GAMES ON THE TURBOGRAFX! PRETTY COOL!!
WOW talk about false advertising lol. Hes worse then a normal ebay reseller. He's a reseller provideing wrong info. SOmeone should buy it and tell file a claim agaisnt his misinformed listing lol.
It's technically true, for a TG-CD can't play PCE SuperCDs without it.
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2012, 12:12 PMQuote from: SMF on 05/09/2012, 11:43 AMTHIS CARD ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY JAPANESE RELATED GAMES ON THE TURBOGRAFX! PRETTY COOL!!
WOW talk about false advertising lol. Hes worse then a normal ebay reseller. He's a reseller provideing wrong info. SOmeone should buy it and tell file a claim agaisnt his misinformed listing lol.
It's technically true, for a TG-CD can't play PCE SuperCDs without it.
Yea your right, I was thinking Duo my bad. Robots are smarter then humans lol
Quote from: city41 on 05/09/2012, 11:33 AMQuote from: CrackTiger on 05/09/2012, 11:10 AMIt sells for half of that on eBay.
The US 3.0 card sells for half $130 on eBay? Lately several of them have gone through ebay and all have sold for around $160ish. I would like one just to have it, but my $40 Arcade Card Pro will do me just fine for now.
As with everything else, you have to be patient. I've seen many sell for $70 - $100 the last couple years and bought mine complete for under $100. When you buy a game at a premium, what you're really paying for is time. It all depends on how valuable time is to you. I often buy games for more than I have to because I want them right NOW. But normally I wait until I find them for what I'm willing to pay for them.
If you're using an AC Pro, then you could use a PCE 3.0 Card.
I wanted to post an update on my Amazon purchase of SMS R-Type which I ordered Sunday afternoon. There was some discussion earlier about how long it takes for things to ship from sellers on Amazon, but the game arrived today (3 business days after ordering) in tip-top shape. Granted your mileage may vary, as with Ebay, but I think Amazon can be a great alternative. I still can't believe that copy of R-Type sold for $50...
Well, part of the reason why Amazon takes longer (usually) than Ebay, is because third-party sellers take so long to ship the item out. I think Amazon gives them a generous timeframe to do so. At least with Ebay, you can set in your auction terms how many business days you need for shipping/handling to get a general idea, before purchasing an item.
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2012, 12:39 PMIf you're using an AC Pro, then you could use a PCE 3.0 Card.
Can the AC Pro be used in place of a 3.0 card? Of course if it's a US console you'd need a converter.
Quote from: jperryss on 05/09/2012, 02:55 PMCan the AC Pro be used in place of a 3.0 card? Of course if it's a US console you'd need a converter.
Yes. An Arcade Card Pro will play everything a System 3.0 card will.
Quote from: guest on 05/09/2012, 03:06 PMQuote from: jperryss on 05/09/2012, 02:55 PMCan the AC Pro be used in place of a 3.0 card? Of course if it's a US console you'd need a converter.
Yes. An Arcade Card Pro will play everything a System 3.0 card will.
So, a region mod + AC Pro quadruples your playable library AND is still cheaper than a US 3.0 card. Got it. :mrgreen:
Quote from: jperryss on 05/09/2012, 03:35 PMSo, a region mod + AC Pro quadruples your playable library AND is still cheaper than a US 3.0 card. Got it. :mrgreen:
Yep, that about sums it up. :D
I haven't seen something this bad since myself and others were ripped off in a similar scam years ago on eBay. That seller meant to be deceptive to trick people into think they were buying something valuable when all he was sending was a piece of paper. But he was so stupid, that he didn't understand that he worded it in a way that couldn't be misinterpreted and couldn't get off on a technicality.
Now this asshole is at least doing it right and simply hoping that someone won't read it carefully or at all and will just see words describing the TurboGrafx-16 version of Legend of Hero Tonma and the price assume that they've stumbled upon a rare game listed in the wrong category by someone who doesn't know any better-
http://www.amazon.ca/Legend-Hero-Tonma-Lambert-Surhone/dp/6135193155/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336660050&sr=8-1
I'd say the guy is pretty clear about what you're getting: it says 'paperback' in the title and the first sentence of the description is "Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online." Anyone that buys that thinking they're getting the game needs to lay off the wishful thinking juice.
Quote from: guest on 05/10/2012, 10:56 AMI'd say the guy is pretty clear about what you're getting: it says 'paperback' in the title and the first sentence of the description is "Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online." Anyone that buys that thinking they're getting the game needs to lay off the wishful thinking juice.
Agreed, but the seller is still a gooberdick.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/10/2012, 10:56 AMI'd say the guy is pretty clear about what you're getting: it says 'paperback' in the title and the first sentence of the description is "Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online." Anyone that buys that thinking they're getting the game needs to lay off the wishful thinking juice.
$46+ for printed out wikipedia articles on a TurboGrafx-16 game sounds like gouging to me.
Quote from: jperryss on 05/10/2012, 11:13 AMAgreed, but the seller is still a gooberdick.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/10/2012, 11:17 AM$46+ for printed out wikipedia articles on a TurboGrafx-16 game sounds like gouging to me.
Agreed on both counts. The guy is definitely a tool, but I wouldn't say he's trying to trick anyone.
The goof trying to sell a sealed Sapphire (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Import-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-1995-NEW-SEALED-/300707987156?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460397bed4) has jacked his price back up to $900. If something doesn't sell at the lowered price, that means you're not charging enough for it!
I mean damn.. $900.00?? I sure hope that comes with some sort of lube.....
Dam he couldnt even spring for Priority Shipping lol Only free Economy shipping.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/10/2012, 11:51 AMQuote from: jperryss on 05/10/2012, 11:13 AMAgreed, but the seller is still a gooberdick.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/10/2012, 11:17 AM$46+ for printed out wikipedia articles on a TurboGrafx-16 game sounds like gouging to me.
Agreed on both counts. The guy is definitely a tool, but I wouldn't say he's trying to trick anyone.
There have been a flood of "publishers" doing this lately and it doesn't seem to have anything specifically to do with video games. They pick random subjects and articles from wikipedia and profit from user content by slapping together "books" and selling them on ebay and elsewhere. They do the same thing with old D&D campaign settings.
HAHAHA, whatch at this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/PC-Engine-Space-Fantasy-Zone-prototype-CD-ROM-VERY-VERY-RARE-/290708399929
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/11/2012, 04:02 PMHAHAHA, whatch at this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/PC-Engine-Space-Fantasy-Zone-prototype-CD-ROM-VERY-VERY-RARE-/290708399929
Welcome to five days ago. :P
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2012, 10:33 PMHas this rare Space Fantasy Zone prototype from Japan been posted yet?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Space-Fantasy-Zone-prototype-CD-ROM-VERY-VERY-RARE-/290708399929?_trksid=p4340.m444&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DSI%252BUA%252BLM%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8260868643605222937
lol, sorry. rarely look into this thread :oops:
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/11/2012, 04:15 PMlol, sorry. rarely look into this thread :oops:
As your punishment you must reread all 139 pages lol.
This isn't Turbo related, but it is retro gaming related... Is this game really worth this much???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SEGA-GENESIS-RPG-SHINING-FORCE-CART-AND-INSTRUCTIONS-MANUAL-VG-CONDITION?item=230786897503&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DUPI.GIROS%26itu%3DI%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D160798891077%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8356335911444209870#ht_1025wt_1084
With 34 bids (at the time of posting) I'm dumbfounded that some feel this game is worth more than a good-running car. :shock:
Quote from: guest on 05/12/2012, 01:21 AMThis isn't Turbo related, but it is retro gaming related... Is this game really worth this much???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SEGA-GENESIS-RPG-SHINING-FORCE-CART-AND-INSTRUCTIONS-MANUAL-VG-CONDITION?item=230786897503&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DUPI.GIROS%26itu%3DI%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D160798891077%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8356335911444209870#ht_1025wt_1084
With 34 bids (at the time of posting) I'm dumbfounded that some feel this game is worth more than a good-running car. :shock:
HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD, No game is worth that much. Seems like shill bidding to me. Or maybe i dont know enough about this game.
No, it's not worth that much at all. It's one of those isolated auctions where the seller and buyer(s) probably know each other and are just drumming up attention. Goes for like 1/500th of the price (under $30 used).
and he started low
Well damn.. I have this game, with the clam shell and manual..
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/12/2012, 02:17 AMNo, it's not worth that much at all. It's one of those isolated auctions where the seller and buyer(s) probably know each other and are just drumming up attention. Goes for like 1/500th of the price (under $30 used).
Yeah it is there's a thread of it as well on digitalpress.Most think it's shill bidding and i have to agree.
Look at the bid history, it has a lot of 0 feedback bids. I bought this game complete and in perfect condition off of ebay for like $30 not too long ago.
There is a small line of text on the cart, beneath the words, 16 Bit Cartridge. What is that? Mine does not have it.
it's either a phone number or a serial/part/product number.
what the flying fuck.
3000$ for Shining Force?
holyfuck
A thread about this on DP indicates it's some prank bidding courtesy of 4chan:
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?161964-Shining-Force-cart-and-manual-for-19-800
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboCD-TurboDuo-Rare-Super-Condition-/280883136308?_trksid=m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8476832225379385643 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboCD-TurboDuo-Rare-Super-Condition-/280883136308?_trksid=m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8476832225379385643)
And so the bullshit continues... :(
300/400 and no poster???? Dumb.
Quote from: Mishran on 05/17/2012, 06:04 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboCD-TurboDuo-Rare-Super-Condition-/280883136308?_trksid=m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8476832225379385643 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboCD-TurboDuo-Rare-Super-Condition-/280883136308?_trksid=m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8476832225379385643)
And so the bullshit continues... :(
I just sent him a message:
QuoteHeya, I'm interested in your copy of BS. I live in the US and am willing to offer $5 bucks for it plus S/H!! How about it ??
See what I did there with the BS? As in bullshit? ;)
Alright ladies and gentlemen, I got his attention! His response:
QuoteHiya !
You seem to like clowns style jokes ? No prob, I would accept 5 bucks with a special shipping fee of 350$ just for you as a friend.
Have a very nice day and I hope you very good luck in finding Beyond Shadowgate for 5$ or less.
I call BS! ;) Well, there ya go, an inside look... Still, even though I've never sold anything on eBay, I can't find myself being too critical of this sort of thing. If he does manage to sell it for that much, he's one lucky SOB!
Quote from: NightWolve on 05/17/2012, 02:30 PMAlright ladies and gentlemen, I got his attention! His response:
QuoteHiya !
You seem to like clowns style jokes ? No prob, I would accept 5 bucks with a special shipping fee of 350$ just for you as a friend.
Have a very nice day and I hope you very good luck in finding Beyond Shadowgate for 5$ or less.
I call BS! ;) Well, there ya go, an inside look... Still, even though I've never sold anything on eBay, I can't find myself being too critical of this sort of thing. If he does manage to sell it for that much, he's one lucky SOB!
accept the offer of 5$
eBay will reem him for charging 350$ shipping, and may even prevent that from occuring
it would be epic lolers
everybody on this board should send him a $5 offer.
just sent him mine.
oh, and he has hero tonma for 450, complete. [-X
I should put my Beyond Shadowgate up for grabs, with a high BIN and a make offer thingy. Then accept a $5.00 offer, JUST so you can show him you found it. lol
Hey, that would be fun, but too much work/effort. ;)
Quote from: Bernie on 05/17/2012, 03:55 PMI should put my Beyond Shadowgate up for grabs, with a high BIN and a make offer thingy. Then accept a $5.00 offer, JUST so you can show him you found it. lol
I would love to get that game for $5. :P Even if it was a bootlegged pressed version...
So I don't think my $5 offer was excepted either...
Hi my friend !
I'm thinking about accepting your 5$ but I would feel like a thief.
Please, keep the 5$ and only pay for the shipping, as a bonus I will send you all my collection of rare games. I bought all of them from a clown for 5$ + shipping.
Let me know if you are still interested.
- martindap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=221022520108&nma=true&rt=nc&si=DWmz1xUYCH%252BrDEj8UBodjPxF2cs%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_894wt_922
I never thought this would go over 550-600...
Holy moly. :shock: I can't believe there were 7 people willing to spend over $500 (shipped) for it. 3 of them willing to spend over $700! Looks like the winning bidder has 0 feedback so it'll be interesting to see if it gets relisted...
Unbelievable. :?
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2012, 09:38 PMHoly moly. :shock: I can't believe there were 7 people willing to spend over $500 (shipped) for it. 3 of them willing to spend over $700! Looks like the winning bidder has 0 feedback so it'll be interesting to see if it gets relisted...
Unbelievable. :?
What's not to believe? They're all likely bids as an "investment" which will be on display for $1500+ until their investment pays out.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/17/2012, 09:06 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=221022520108&nma=true&rt=nc&si=DWmz1xUYCH%252BrDEj8UBodjPxF2cs%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_894wt_922
I never thought this would go over 550-600...
Holy shit... I may get my boxed system out the closet.....nah..... :mrgreen:
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2012, 10:56 PMWhat's not to believe? They're all likely bids as an "investment" which will be on display for $1500+ until their investment pays out.
I'm just not wired that way. :) It's a
game machine. I can't imagine having a console and
not playing it.
Wow....I have no idea what to say other than "who in their right mind has 800.00 to spend on a video game console that cost 300 new?"
I was one of the people bidding more than 500 for that one. That "NEW" Turbo Duo that I bought two weeks back turned out not to be so new after all. The power adapter was a used adapter showing signs of repair from some Japanese model, the packin games were missing and there was no manual either. The controller had scratches too. About the only thing minty in that box was the system itself so I was in the process of forcing the buyer to take it back and refund me so I could get that other "New" listing instead.
I think I might as well hang onto the one I got now.
This Legend of Hero Tonma bullshit on eBay just keeps getting worse-
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Super-Rare-Complete-Super-Condition-/280883140290?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4165f096c2
"Super Rare" -min bid $350, BIN $450
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/18/2012, 12:26 AMWow....I have no idea what to say other than "who in their right mind has 800.00 to spend on a video game console that cost 300 new?"
I don't think that what anything cost when new should matter at all. Unless you think that $200 for a TG-16, $650 for a Turbo-CD and $50 for World Sports Tennis is fair. I think that the fact that you can currently buy a TurboDuo for $100 - $300 should be more alarming.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/18/2012, 08:08 AMThis Legend of Hero Tonma bullshit on eBay just keeps getting worse-
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Super-Rare-Complete-Super-Condition-/280883140290?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4165f096c2
Wow...while it would be nice to have Tonma in that condition, I can't believe people are starting to charge that much for it. The games in my sig are getting more and more difficult to acquire.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/17/2012, 09:06 PM$811.01 + $73.63 shipping for a 'new' TurboDuo. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=221022520108&nma=true&rt=nc&si=DWmz1xUYCH%252BrDEj8UBodjPxF2cs%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_894wt_922)
I never thought this would go over 550-600...
If he really did purchase it new in '91 and never opened it, where's Ninja Spirit and the box band?
Attention!Please add a description of the gouge, otherwise the post will be useless two weeks later when eBay purges it from their ended auctions.
According to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy. It was over 20 years ago.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 11:58 AMAccording to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy. It was over 20 years ago.
Either he's a liar or it's more than a 'bit'. If it really was purchased new at retail, it came with the band and a huey.
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 12:04 PMQuote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 11:58 AMAccording to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy. It was over 20 years ago.
Either he's a liar or it's more than a 'bit'. If it really was purchased new at retail, it came with the band and a huey.
I thought the same thing. Even if he opened it to check everything out, it should have both those things.
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 09:18 AMQuote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 08:08 AMThis Legend of Hero Tonma bullshit on eBay just keeps getting worse-
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Super-Rare-Complete-Super-Condition-/280883140290?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4165f096c2
Wow...while it would be nice to have Tonma in that condition, I can't believe people are starting to charge that much for it. The games in my sig are getting more and more difficult to acquire.
I've seen the PC Engine version sell for around $2...
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 12:04 PMQuote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 11:58 AMAccording to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy. It was over 20 years ago.
Either he's a liar or it's more than a 'bit'. If it really was purchased new at retail, it came with the band and a huey.
It weird you say that necro. Everyone claims theirs came with a mystery Huey but when I got mine new, I never got one. All i got were the pack in CD's. No band either. No idea why.
FWIW, i did get mine in the summer of 91 ordered from Sears Catalog. (8th Grade Grade grad gift.)
Did Gates and Ys come in paper sleeves like that? I always thought it came in a plain case, but I bought mine from TZD so that may have been a TZD thing.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 07:51 AMI was one of the people bidding more than 500 for that one. That "NEW" Turbo Duo that I bought two weeks back turned out not to be so new after all. The power adapter was a used adapter showing signs of repair from some Japanese model, the packin games were missing and there was no manual either. The controller had scratches too. About the only thing minty in that box was the system itself so I was in the process of forcing the buyer to take it back and refund me so I could get that other "New" listing instead.
I think I might as well hang onto the one I got now.
Let me get this straight. First you spent $500 on Duo #1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=190670541774&nma=true&rt=nc&si=%252Bgrd1EGdGHm5lCgoBqtn4vEif%252Fw%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) and you thought the modern Radio Shack-ish box was a stock PSU and you were
surprised that it didn't come with the pack-ins and manual that weren't in any of the four pictures??
Then,
two weeks later, you turned around and bid over $500 on Duo #2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=221022520108&nma=true&rt=nc&si=DWmz1xUYCH%252BrDEj8UBodjPxF2cs%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_894wt_922) from a lying seller.
Let me tell you something - that "new" Duo doesn't even work. The seller said it has never been booted up because it's suffering from cap failure/sound issues and he can deny any accountability if he passes it off as new. Having no qualms about opening everything up to take pictures, but stopping short of testing it is a bunch of bologna. The hucard, bandstripe, and shrinkwrap are missing and the box is beat to hell because it's been in his "climate-controlled" closet and the system has been taken in and out of it over the years. The Duo has been used and he doesn't know how to fix it, but he was smart enough to keep most of the packaging and hopes he can still pass it off as new to a sucker like you.
Meanwhile, you still don't know what a new Duo even looks like, but you'll continue to blow ghastly amounts of money while relying on Wikipedia for your information and bitching about an imagined "ebay Cartel" while the rest of us sit around bitching about the auctions you're bidding on and wondering why our hobby is going down the drain. Thanks pal.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 11:58 AMAccording to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy.
Rather than wondering if that's true, you could confirm the fact and maybe learn a thing or two by going on Estaban's magazine archive and reading any article about Turbo Technologies in 1992... or you could look at the manufacturer date from 1992 on the bottom of your non-minty Duo.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/18/2012, 02:23 PMFWIW, i did get mine in the summer of 91 ordered from Sears Catalog. (8th Grade Grade grad gift.)
Check the date by your serial number. I guarantee it's 1992.
Quote from: JKM on 05/18/2012, 02:47 PMDid Gates and Ys come in paper sleeves like that? I always thought it came in a plain case, but I bought mine from TZD so that may have been a TZD thing.
That is a plain case. It's a thin white cardboard box with two windows to display the artwork. It holds two standard jewel cases side by side.
Vestcunt, i am not saying it doesnt, just saying I got it in summer of 91. I dont have it to look at but I know for a fact I got it that summer because I had to use Grad money to buy it.
I remember buying a Duo as soon as they were released and I thought it was 1992. I was curious so I looked it up. :)
Here's a scan from a TurboPlay December 1991/January 1992 issue stating "According to the rumors, it will be released around August or September 1992 with a suggested retail price of $399."
(https://archives.tg-16.com/archive-two/TP-10-08.jpg)
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/18/2012, 02:59 PMVestcoat, i am not saying it doesnt, just saying I got it in summer of 91. I dont have it to look at but I know for a fact I got it that summer because I had to use Grad money to buy it.
Are you talking about a PC Engine Duo? The U.S. Duo and GoT didn't come out until Fall 1992. I have the EGM's, the VG&CE's, the Game Informers, and the TTI mailings to prove it. We discussed our Duo manufacturer dates once and everybody was late 1992.
Quote from: Bernie on 05/18/2012, 01:01 PMQuote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 12:04 PMQuote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 11:58 AMAccording to Wikipedia the Turbo Duo went on sale in '92, so I think the seller's memory is a bit fuzzy. It was over 20 years ago.
Either he's a liar or it's more than a 'bit'. If it really was purchased new at retail, it came with the band and a huey.
I thought the same thing. Even if he opened it to check everything out, it should have both those things.
At least the two games are there and everything looks new. Here is the responce I got from the german seller who apparantly was selling the Duo on behalf of someone else when I told him that the item he shipped me cannot be called new:
"Hello ! What you say is absolutely false. The console is really new !! I am a privat seller and I wrote in this Auction, that I don`t take the all back. I don`t trust you ! You write only shit and you lie !! The console don`t have any scratches and the console is functioning. I have tested. You have buy it ! I am not industry seller. all what you write is shit !!! "What is it about consoles that makes sellers think it is okay to open them up, remove content and still call the item new. It is not the first time I bought a new system where the pack-in games were removed without the seller clearly stating that fact.
This time I am not going to take it, especially since this cost so much and there are so many things missing or replaced with used items.
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 03:11 PMHere's a scan from a TurboPlay December 1991/January 1992...
Look at that blurb about the CD+G being included with the TG-CD. I figured they were included earlier in its lifespan, not that late in the game.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 04:21 PMWhat is it about consoles that makes sellers think it is okay to open them up, remove content and still call the item new.
Some peeps can't see (or choose to ignore) the difference between 'new' and '
like new'. I call them "twats".
Yeah, people really don't know what new means. If it is tested it's not new!!
I got burned by a guy on Yahoo auctions Japan selling a "new" copy of Symphony of the Night for Saturn. Natually I bid more than I would for an open copy. Got an opened copy that had some light scuffs on the disc. How is that new?! He said he had opened it to check the contents... What BS!!
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 05:11 PMLook at that blurb about the CD+G being included with the TG-CD. I figured they were included earlier in its lifespan, not that late in the game.
When I got my CD Addon, it didn't come with a CD+G. I've always wanted one. :( One of these days I'm going to get one of the SEGA discs off Amazon (I think they were about $5 last time I checked).
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 05:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/18/2012, 05:11 PMLook at that blurb about the CD+G being included with the TG-CD. I figured they were included earlier in its lifespan, not that late in the game.
When I got my CD Addon, it didn't come with a CD+G. I've always wanted one. :( One of these days I'm going to get one of the SEGA discs off Amazon (I think they were about $5 last time I checked).
Interesting. It looks like the New Dimension disc was only included from late '91 until the Duo came out in late '92 (I don't think TGCDs were produced after the Duo came out). At any rate, don't worry if you can't find A New Dimension. Get the Sega CD disc and whatever Hendrix, Information Society, Lou Reed, or classical discs you're interested in and you'll be more than happy.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/18/2012, 04:21 PMWhat is it about consoles that makes sellers think it is okay to open them up, remove content and still call the item new. It is not the first time I bought a new system where the pack-in games were removed without the seller clearly stating that fact.
This time I am not going to take it, especially since this cost so much and there are so many things missing or replaced with used items.
You honestly believed this was new?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=190670541774&nma=true&rt=nc&si=%252Bgrd1EGdGHm5lCgoBqtn4vEif%252Fw%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
You'll go far in life!
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 05:45 PMInteresting. It looks like the New Dimension disc was only included from late '91 until the Duo came out in late '92 (I don't think TGCDs were produced after the Duo came out). At any rate, don't worry if you can't find A New Dimension. Get the Sega CD disc and whatever Hendrix, Information Society, Lou Reed, or classical discs you're interested in and you'll be more than happy.
I'm a big Information Society fan, but the version of their first CD I have didn't include the CD+G stuff. :( I've been tempted to buy another copy, but I usually listen to them in the car or while I'm sitting at the computer working so haven't convinced myself that it's a necessary purchase (yet). I'll likely get the Sega CD one of these days for the novelty of it.
I love Information Society also, but from what I've seen of those CD+G images, it's not really worth the effort lol. You're better off just enjoying the music... which btw I haven't listened to in a while, think I'll do that. Great album!
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 05/18/2012, 05:24 PMYeah, people really don't know what new means. If it is tested it's not new!!
I got burned by a guy on Yahoo auctions Japan selling a "new" copy of Symphony of the Night for Saturn. Natually I bid more than I would for an open copy. Got an opened copy that had some light scuffs on the disc. How is that new?! He said he had opened it to check the contents... What BS!!
For older systems I can understand why a seller would want to test it avoid the hassle of something arriving DOA. If you are smart you will use accessories that you have lying around for the test so you just need to take out the system itself.
But when you say its new and stuff are missing then try to pull the "but I didn't list it in the description" rubbish you get under my skin.
Hey, you want to buy a new car? What is that, the "new" car I sold you has no seats or windows? Well of course not, I didn't list them in them in the description, now did I?
Quote from: glazball on 05/18/2012, 07:56 PMI love Information Society also, but from what I've seen of those CD+G images, it's not really worth the effort lol. You're better off just enjoying the music... which btw I haven't listened to in a while, think I'll do that. Great album!
They released a new album a handful of years ago called Synthesizer (http://www.amazon.com/Synthesizer-Information-Society/dp/B000VALY1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337387827&sr=8-1). It's really good. Unfortunately, there was some feuding going on between the original bandmates and their original singer, Kurt Somethingorother (I think his last name changed for each album) only sang on one track. The guy they used for the other tracks, though, sounds eerily similar. It's fun, poppy, synth-y stuff, reminiscent of Peace & Love, Inc.
Quote from: glazball on 05/18/2012, 07:56 PMI love Information Society also, but from what I've seen of those CD+G images, it's not really worth the effort lol.
Do you know a better way to get Information Society's chili recipe?
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 05:45 PMInteresting. It looks like the New Dimension disc was only included from late '91 until the Duo came out in late '92 (I don't think TGCDs were produced after the Duo came out). At any rate, don't worry if you can't find A New Dimension. Get the Sega CD disc and whatever Hendrix, Information Society, Lou Reed, or classical discs you're interested in and you'll be more than happy.
Yeah, the TG-CD was discontinued when NEC handed over the reigns to TTI. TTI did have a large stock of unsold ones though, they eventually got marked down to 199.99, 149.99 and eventually 99.99.
Turbografx-16 + 50 games with a starting bid of $1200 and a BIN of $2000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-game-system-with-2-controllers-all-hook-ups-and-50-games-/320908709684?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab7a64f34#ht_500wt_1236
#-o
Quote from: guest on 05/18/2012, 03:33 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 05/18/2012, 02:59 PMVestcunt, i am not saying it doesnt, just saying I got it in summer of 91. I dont have it to look at but I know for a fact I got it that summer because I had to use Grad money to buy it.
Are you talking about a PC Engine Duo? The U.S. Duo and GoT didn't come out until Fall 1992. I have the EGM's, the VG&CE's, the Game Informers, and the TTI mailings to prove it. We discussed our Duo manufacturer dates once and everybody was late 1992.
I am not calling anyone a liar. I suppose I could have my years mixed up but I grad freshman year in 92 so that doesnt add up.
I got my TG16 the christmas after splatterhouse was released, then the Duo I got just under a year later. I recall that halloween splatterhouse was a huge deal at Hades haunted house in villa Park. Either way my duo didnt come with a huey or the band everyone claims they came with. Its possible it wasnt there on early models. I do remember looking at the label on the box and thinking it was very odd the serial was dated 92. No idea why though.
The release was a big deal by us because most of my friends were Genny lovers and the Mega Drive wasnt out yet. One friend kept saying how the MD will blow this away! he was such an asshole about it.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/19/2012, 12:22 AMI am not calling anyone a liar.
I know. You're cool. I just want to sort this out because there's a lot of confusion regarding release dates as we get older and newcomers repeat hearsay.
Here's another news clipping dating the Duo's release to Fall of '92:
(https://archives.tg-16.com/GPRO/GPRO_1992_02_016.jpg)
Go to the Turboplay archives and browse by year, read any article from '92 and all they talk about is the upcoming TurboDuo and the founding of TTI.
SCD games didn't even exist in the U.S. until 1992. This can be verified by the copyrights. You won't find any SCD magazine coverage until 1992. Gate of Thunder won the EGM Editor's Choices Gold in the November 1992 issue. The games they reviewed were occasionally a month or two old, but not a year. The first EGM Buyers' Guide to feature the Duo was the 1993 issue. The Duo's box features Air Zonk and Air Zonk wasn't released until 1992. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
Maybe you're mixed up because school years span calendar years? I don't know.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/19/2012, 12:22 AMI do remember looking at the label on the box and thinking it was very odd the serial was dated 92. No idea why though.
It wasn't just the box, the bottom of each system bears a date of manufacture.
QuoteSCD games didn't even exist in the U.S. until 1992. This can be verified by the copyrights.
Although 1992 sounds right to me and 1991 sounds way too early, SCD games were also sold before the TurboDuo was.
Heh, when this listing was first added it had a buy it now of $300. The seller is probably pretty stoked :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=290713103913&si=%252Be%252F4qcOcVcpb6vwOht2Y92vhtPc%253D&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8596694186170824596&cmd=ViewItem&autorefresh=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1413
LOL thats funny, Its like people pay out the ass for empty cardboard or complete games. Give me manual and game and im happy.
Sealed LoT, starting at $99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190682456103&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_625wt_962)
How rare is a sealed LoT for reals? I bought one from here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140747522075?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1816wt_728) for 25 pounds. With shipping to the US it ended up being $47 total.
Thats a rip off. I bought mine sealed, just last year, for a mere 25.00 plus shipping. This off eBay too.
Quote from: city41 on 05/22/2012, 08:32 PMSealed LoT, starting at $99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190682456103&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_625wt_962)
How rare is a sealed LoT for reals? I bought one from here (http://www.ebay.com/itm/140747522075?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1816wt_728) for 25 pounds. With shipping to the US it ended up being $47 total.
There are some sealed freaks out there, go look over on sealed heaven.com I think it's called, unbeliveable what these guys will pay for sealed shit, I won't be surprised if it does sell. F@ck the Plastic wrap
You can fake shrinkwrapping nowadays, can't you ?
Quote from: Bernie on 05/22/2012, 11:18 PMThats a rip off. I bought mine sealed, just last year, for a mere 25.00 plus shipping. This off eBay too.
There have been quite a few sealed ones still floating around over the past few years for ~$25.
i never pay attention to sealed prices, got my lords for $21 shipped off ebay though.
it's kind of crazy what some people think of sealed games.
I own 2 - perfect dark N64 (only because i got it for free and owned the game already) and devil summoner 2 LE (haven't played the first yet, then that sucker's getting opened)
Quote from: guest on 05/22/2012, 11:31 PMThere are some sealed freaks out there, go look over on sealed heaven.com I think it's called, unbeliveable what these guys will pay for sealed shit, I won't be surprised if it does sell. F@ck the Plastic wrap
I had a phone conversation with one of the winners of my ebay auctions a couple months ago to confirm a suspicious address. We started talking about other things and he confessed that his max bid for the common, sealed, Turbochip he won was $400 (protection after being sniped on an earlier item). I couldn't believe it. He'd been collecting TG16 for two months.
its sealedgameheaven.com nice community, but a little extreme, and most of the users there are from the UK.
TurboDuoEbay.png
turns into >
http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41533
makes me
(http://i.wp.pl/a/f/jpeg/28340/yao_ming_face_500.jpeg)
lol.
What kind of ass pays (overpays) $480 shipped for an obviously not new Duo and immediately tries to flip it for $588? Plus, you just know he'll get a little something from paypal for the item being inaccurately described.
I got nothing from eBay, they sided with the seller because I asked that he mark the value down for shipping to avoid customs. Also I paid more for shipping than what the seller had put on the listing, something in the order of 80.
Lastly 520-530 is not overpaying for a new Turbo Duo, 660 is which is what I just paid for the genuine NIB Turbo Duo that will replace this one.
How long until the new one is for sale?
I am keeping that one. I was planning on returning this for a refund but eBay made that impossible so it has got to go, with as little loss to me as possible.
http://youtu.be/azEOeTX1LqM
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:01 AMI got nothing from eBay, they sided with the seller because I asked that he mark the value down for shipping to avoid customs. Also I paid more for shipping than what the seller had put on the listing, something in the order of 80.
It doesn't matter - you're still asking for more than what you paid.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:01 AMLastly 520-530 is not overpaying for a new Turbo Duo, 660 is which is what I just paid for the genuine NIB Turbo Duo that will replace this one.
This Duo was
obviously not new, and I can't help it that you're a moron.
Well, I cant help that I do not care. I paid around 530 for it and I am selling it for 560 shipped meaning I am losing a little money. I am not selling it for less than that in order to win some Turbo karma points from some anonymous posters on a forum.
Question, why are you using the same exact pics from the original seller as you're own? You state stuff got scuffed up on the shmups thread, but you are recycling the old pics? This marks you as a potential scamer in my eye. But either way, soon you will be in my tuna can!
http://youtu.be/azEOeTX1LqM
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:22 AMWell, I cant help that I do not care. I paid around 530 for it and I am selling it for 560 shipped meaning I am losing a little money. I am not selling it for less than that in order to win some Turbo karma points from some anonymous posters on a forum.
So you think you should recoup all fees and shipping costs on something that you're immediately flipping for no reason other than you were ignorant of what you buying? I repeat: you are a moron.
Why didnt you try to post it here and sell it in the threads here?
(https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTZZDqhCrXNOnpgVjNiS1dG73CL-A0iW0nSsGAqWmhGhagwLpjNUA)
The only thing that got scuffed is the controller. I'll prove pictures if the seller wants.
I use the pictures from the previous listing because at full size they are really high quality and show off the shape of the system well. I only have a shitty phone camera at home so anything I took could not do it justice.
Quote from: Opethian on 05/23/2012, 10:26 AMWhy didnt you try to post it here and sell it in the threads here?
Because you I know you guys by now. None of you would even consider it for that price.
$600?? That thing better give a BJ while you play it for that price.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:29 AMQuote from: Opethian on 05/23/2012, 10:26 AMWhy didnt you try to post it here and sell it in the threads here?
Because you I know you guys by now. None of you would even consider it for that price.
That is the exact response I was looking for thanks... you have a beautiful future ahead of you...
Can anyone give me a close-up pic of a legitimate new Duo?
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Just as I suspected - this one is a fake!!!
You guys sure like your drama. It is on eBay too by the way, for a whopping 100 CAD more BIN.
I should buy it so I can resell it at $800.
i'm so confused.......
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:39 AMYou guys sure like your drama.
It's not about drama, dude. I dunno if you noticed, but people 'round these parts don't take too kindly to price gouging. If you've got buyer's remorse, that's your own damn fault.
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:01 AMI got nothing from eBay, they sided with the seller because I asked that he mark the value down for shipping to avoid customs. Also I paid more for shipping than what the seller had put on the listing, something in the order of 80.
Lastly 520-530 is not overpaying for a new Turbo Duo, 660 is which is what I just paid for the genuine NIB Turbo Duo that will replace this one.
Even if that were true, you are talking about an incomplete used TurboDuo. You stated elsewhere what your personal definition of "New" is, but the rest of the world has a very different definition. eBay actually went so far as to describe terms like "New" and the lot you bought to flip fails to qualify as even "Like New". Even if a description in an eBay listing accurately describes an item that isn't technically new, calling it "new" and/ir checking the condition box as "new" can enable a buyer to file a successful claim, since one if the descriptions is a lie.
Separate from that, Turbo collectibles often sell at premiums as collectibles, not as functional game gear. A MIB or new TurboDuo earns a premium collectors price for being a complete collectors item. A mixed batch of random odds and ends does not equal a MIB collectors item.
Finally, asking no less than you over paid for a bad investment isn't a fair price. It's the same as when a reseller buys an overpriced game and immediately tries to flip it for even more. They may believe that their purchase counts as proof of the value, because at least one person was willing to pay that much, but it in no way reflects "value" in any sense, collectibles or otherwise.
It comes down to to you got screwed and now your looking to return the favor on someone else. Put it on ebay for 0.99 and be honest (if you dont want to sell it here first) and someone will buy it.
kami, while I do understand you feel that you got screwed, I really don't see it that way. The pics in the auction clearly showed a VERY nice looking system, but was clearly not new. If you aren't willing to keep it, hell, just throw it on eBay at a true auction and not some BIN price. We all get burned from time to time, so chin up and move on. :) You stated that you aren't exactly poor, well that's great. :) So, go get a digital cam man. They arent that high anymore, hell they are actually kinda cheap now. Take some nice pics of the system, and post em. While I am sure the Duo will sell, I am positive you will lose money on it. So, basically either eat it, or let it go to get some of your money back. :mrgreen:
Unfortunately, if you try to let it go for more than you paid for it, or even close to it, then it won't be in your favor in the forums. It's how it is. We basically let things go here for decent prices, and even given away sometimes. That's the purpose of having your forum pals. :mrgreen: You paid a little more than you should have for that Duo, soo....you options are kinda limited here, aside from just keeping it.
I might pay $100 for it. Maybe. And that's being generous.
He's just feeling butt-hurt that he didn't do his research earlier and since he can't get his money back in the traditional sense, he wants to make his manhood feel better by ripping someone else off.
It takes a man to realize that your own ignorance caused you to make an expensive mistake... and then suck it up and move on. Call it a "learning experience".
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/23/2012, 01:21 PMHe's just feeling butt-hurt that he didn't do his research earlier and since he can't get his money back in the traditional sense, he wants to make his manhood feel better by ripping someone else off.
Well, lets not jump there yet. His being upset is understandable, and is most likely just venting. :wink:
Being new around here, I have a bit of a different view of people getting butt-hurt on purchases. I still have a lot to learn in regards to this new hobby of mine, but I gotta say I think this forum is pretty tough on people selling/buying pretty much anything on eBay. I can understand if they got a copy free here and then turned around and sold it on eBay, and I can even understand your hatred (for the lack of a better word) on people overpaying, and driving the prices up for some of your beloved games. I just find it pretentious that there's a thread about it here. I get why this thread exists, and I've learn from it, I just think there's a better way to go about this as a community.
I'm sure I've opened myself up to a post-whipping so give me your best.
I agree, the topic does seem a little self-righteous and only brings to light a problem that many may have not realized existed, but it's here now lol.
Anyone remember his first post?
Quote from: kamiboy on 04/10/2012, 09:29 PMI have this crazy dream of owning a mint Turbo Duo, but the eBay cartel thinks differently. They think I need to pay them an absurd sum for the privilege.
Will you help me stick it to them, stick it to them good? Then let us talk.
Six weeks later he's gouging.
Also consider:
QuoteI don't worry about being able to sell it or not I am not exactly poor.
So the guy with enough disposable income to spend $1,000 on two Duo's in a thirty day period first thought he'd see if we'd hook him up with a sweet deal... and he asked by appealing to our sympathy for a new buyer in an unfair marketplace.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMI'm sure I've opened myself up to a post-whipping so give me your best.
You're not worth the effort. If you, storino, or anyone else don't care for this thread, then stay the fuck out.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2012, 01:57 PMYou're not worth the effort. If you, storino, or anyone else don't care for this thread, then stay the fuck out.
We have a new record. Thanks NecroPhile.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMI just find it pretentious that there's a thread about it here. I get why this thread exists, and I've learn from it, I just think there's a better way to go about this as a community.
People talk about the "community" as if we're some kind of hive mind. We're not.
If you want to go start a "Maximizing-Your-Profits-on-Ebay!" thread, knock yourself out.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2012, 02:15 PMPeople talk about the "community" as if we're some kind of hive mind. We're not.
If you want to go start a "Maximizing-Your-Profits-on-Ebay!" thread, knock yourself out.
It's not about that. I'm just brought it up because pcenginefx is "thee" community for TG-16 is it not? I just figured the community would want to see different views of it.
I was wrong. Please continue as if I was never here. :D
I wouldn't be posting in it if I didn't feel otherwise. But nice try.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 02:18 PMI just figured the community would want to see different views of it.
Dude, there is no community.
I don't want to hear about gouging sympathy on these boards, but
you obviously do. So grow a pair, start your own thread, and see if you attract different views or like-minded individuals.
Just the remember the place for a 'Maximizing-Your-Profits-on-Ebay' thread is in fighting street. :P
Quote from: kamiboy on 05/23/2012, 10:39 AMYou guys sure like your drama. It is on eBay too by the way, for a whopping 100 CAD more BIN.
Come on now, why advertise/label this as "new" when it's far from new, "...this item has not seen any use beyond the few moments it took to remove it from its packaging and verify functionality..." Why even say it's "new" at all?
Sorry to say, but any way you try to spin it, that duo is opened, played, and missing items which means it's used.
This pisses me off when I see sellers use terms such as "new", "mint", "rare", etc. so damn loosely. Some people need to read a dictionary.
I got some "like new" underwear for sale! Only test fitted for not more than a few moments to verify functionality and proper crotch fitment. Though it might have some skid markings after being sent through customs. Rest assure, the underwear is good as "NEW"!!!! :twisted:
csgx1: my sentiments exactly! price was not the gripe here but the misuse of the term "new". With out without the quotes the product is as far from new as it gets.
a more proper condition would have been like new, because that's what the pictures suggest. Don't buy stuff on warehouse deals on amazon, because they have a tendency to list the condition of items wrong, in some cases "very good" would mean the item is still sealed with slight packaging damage, and in other cases, well, you know :P
Back to kami, let's consider his honesty:
1) He was scamming for a free system. Kami knew he wasn't getting a new console and played stupid hoping he could turn the seller's error into a free Duo. Don't get me wrong - sellers deserve to have their feet held to the fire when they list things inaccurately, but no reasonable person would have looked at those four pictures with the aftermarket PSU and the MIA pack-in games and still been fooled by the "new" condition in the drop-down menu.
2) The console scratches he was arguing about with the German seller aren't mentioned in his re-sale listing.
3) He has no qualms about violating ebay's policies. The only reason he got "screwed" is because he asked the seller to lie on the customs form.
4) The guy with $1,000 for two new Duo's wants us to believe he doesn't own a camera.
Quote from: Bernie on 05/23/2012, 01:01 PMkami, while I do understand you feel that you got screwed, I really don't see it that way. The pics in the auction clearly showed a VERY nice looking system, but was clearly not new. If you aren't willing to keep it, hell, just throw it on eBay at a true auction and not some BIN price. We all get burned from time to time, so chin up and move on. :) You stated that you aren't exactly poor, well that's great. :) So, go get a digital cam man. They arent that high anymore, hell they are actually kinda cheap now. Take some nice pics of the system, and post em. While I am sure the Duo will sell, I am positive you will lose money on it. So, basically either eat it, or let it go to get some of your money back. :mrgreen:
Unfortunately, if you try to let it go for more than you paid for it, or even close to it, then it won't be in your favor in the forums. It's how it is. We basically let things go here for decent prices, and even given away sometimes. That's the purpose of having your forum pals. :mrgreen: You paid a little more than you should have for that Duo, soo....you options are kinda limited here, aside from just keeping it.
Look Bernie, you are one of a handful of nice guys here so I'll level with you. Either I sell that Duo with no more that 50 CAD loss to me or I'll keep it for myself.
Saves me trouble of getting a work horse CD system down the line.
Everyone else, according to ebay guidelines filing items under "new other" is fine for opened items with some content missing as long as it is followed by an explanation in the description but split those hairs if you please.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2012, 03:08 PMBack to kami, let's consider his honesty:
1) He was scamming for a free system. Kami knew he wasn't getting a new console and played stupid hoping he could turn the seller's error into a free Duo. Don't get me wrong - sellers deserve to have their feet held to the fire when they list things inaccurately, but no reasonable person would have looked at those four pictures with the aftermarket PSU and the MIA pack-in games and still been fooled by the "new" condition in the drop-down menu.
It's a varying definition of "new". TZD was selling "new" Duo's with aftermarket power supplies, converted turbografx controllers, aftermarket AV cables and all the games removed as they had parted out all those components prior to that and had replaced them with aftermarket but functional parts in the original box with the unused system.
so why don't you own a good camera? even my cell phone would take the necessary photos. I hope the original seller sees this topic and what you're doing.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/23/2012, 03:14 PMIt's a varying definition of "new". TZD was selling "new" Duo's with aftermarket power supplies, converted turbografx controllers, aftermarket AV cables and all the games removed as they had parted out all those components prior to that and had replaced them with aftermarket but functional parts in the original box with the unused system.
But all parts were still new. In this clown's case, nothing is new and unused.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 05/23/2012, 03:14 PMIt's a varying definition of "new". TZD was selling "new" Duo's with aftermarket power supplies, converted turbografx controllers, aftermarket AV cables and all the games removed as they had parted out all those components prior to that and had replaced them with aftermarket but functional parts in the original box with the unused system.
The point is he was scamming for a free system. Buying that auction and then saying "What? The pack-in games aren't included?!? :cry:" is a bunch of BS. The unwritten rule of ebay is "what you see is what you get" unless the description explicitly states otherwise.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PM...but I gotta say I think this forum is pretty tough on people selling/buying pretty much anything on eBay.
Yep... and the reason being is because eBay sellers have artificially inflated the value of
everything, meaning legit gamers are having a much harder time acquiring games and hardware. If this $600 scamjob isn't a shining example of that, I don't know what is. People have every right to be pissed, and they're gonna talk about it. If you don't like it, then that's your problem, not anyone else's. You'll see no sympathy for scammers from the legit people here.
And it's not just bitching about eBay in general. The vast majority of us buy fairly priced stuff on eBay on a regular basis, and there's a few guys that sell stuff there too; the difference is that we don't go for overpriced BS buy-it-nows.
Man you guys are touchy. This is exactly what I was talking about. I've learned my lesson though. There is no community here and you guys don't give two shits what I think. Fair enough.
People just don't care in the confines of this topic and what it represents to everyone. All other places of the site, everyone is nice enough! :)
Touchy?
...fuck yeah. When it comes to scammers... you'd better believe it. There's no tolerance for that shit around here.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 04:37 PMMan you guys are touchy. This is exactly what I was talking about. I've learned my lesson though. There is no community here and you guys don't give two shits what I think. Fair enough.
I'm honestly unsure what you're on about, but let's have at it anyway since you obviously don't want to move on:
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMBeing new around here, I have a bit of a different view of people getting butt-hurt on purchases.
Thanks for the condescension. I guess it's okay for you to look down your nose at us whiners, yet it's not okay for us to look down on price gouging.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMI still have a lot to learn in regards to this new hobby of mine, but I gotta say I think this forum is pretty tough on people selling/buying pretty much anything on eBay.
Wrong. It's not hard to find many,
many instances where members have bought/sold goods on eBay without reproach from the community. If you try to take advantage of people, we'll speak our minds; if you offer a fair and honest deal, nobody will give a hoot.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMI can understand if they got a copy free here and then turned around and sold it on eBay, and I can even understand your hatred (for the lack of a better word) on people overpaying, and driving the prices up for some of your beloved games. I just find it pretentious that there's a thread about it here.
More hypocritical pomposity. Good for you.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PMI get why this thread exists.....
I don't think you do.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 01:48 PM..... and I've learn from it, I just think there's a better way to go about this as a community.
Such as? I see two viable options re: gouging - 1. point out and mock the worst gougers here for the lulz, and 2. keep our mouths shut. I'm not interested in ignoring the issue, so I suggest you join the others that dislike this thread and simply don't read it.
I really don't get what you mean by 'the community doesn't care what I think'. What
do you think other than that this thread shouldn't exist? There's really nothing to discuss when one takes such a contrary stance, so for what kind of response were you hoping?
First, the attitude of myself and some of the other members shouldn't come as a surprise. Hating gougers is par for the course at many other gaming forums.
Second, half the reason we're ragging on you is because you're off topic. You'll seriously get a better response if you start your own thread. Telling people in the gouging thread that it's a negative waste of time is like an atheist going into a mosque and arguing about God.
Third, the asshole phenomenon didn't spring out of nowhere. It's a symptom of years and years of watching the games we love skyrocket in price while an endless parade of resellers cycle through. If Kami's gouging or your sympathizing were first-time occurrences, then yeah, our retaliation would be a bit harsh. The truth is, NecroPhile tells sympathizing noobs to stay on topic or get the fuck out of this thread every two weeks. Don't take it personally.
The lifespan of a PCEFX reseller:
1) Noob intro, typically in a WTB thread.
2) Claims to be a collector, but doesn't know what anything is worth, or which CD setup to buy.
3) Asks for help fixing shit.
4) Asks for help in the form of appraisals.
5) Asks for help completing U.S. collection.
6) Asks for help getting good deals.
7) Demands CIB games.
8 ) Impatient, overpays for crap on ebay, writes down amounts paid.
9) Decides to sell TG items to get out of debt or collect something else.
10) Has an "asshole fucked me over sale". Bases prices on amounts originally paid, not reality. (Kami even said that the only reason he bid so high was that he thought the Duo was new, yet when it comes time to sell...)
11) Defends gouging prices. Accuses the community that helped in stages #3-6 of suddenly becoming assholes.
Edited: additions and spelling.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 04:37 PMMan you guys are touchy. This is exactly what I was talking about. I've learned my lesson though. There is no community here and you guys don't give two shits what I think. Fair enough.
I LOVE this constant (more, and more these days) "there is no community here" drivel spouted by the obvious asshats. This place has ALWAYS been a smaller/more tight knit community than a majority of other forums.....and LONG before many of these whiners found it. It's also a lot of the same "you guys hate EVERYTHING about/from Ebay", etc, etc....even when shown not to be true.
Like has been stated multiple times...you don't like a thread...don't read it, or say your piece and move on. This constant post many times in a thread you don't like/agree with is just tired....bitching just to bitch.
We need to keep these people in line. It's a natural cycle. One comes and goes, another takes his/her place.
Quote from: VestCunt on 05/23/2012, 06:17 PMFirst, the attitude of myself and some of the other members shouldn't come as a surprise. Hating gougers is par for the course at many other gaming forums.
Second, half the reason we're ragging on you is because you're off topic. You'll seriously get a better response if you start your own thread. Telling people in the gouging thread that it's a negative waste of time is like an atheist going into a masque and arguing about God.
Third, the asshole phenomena didn't spring out of nowhere. It's a symptom of years and years of watching the games we love skyrocket in price while an endless parade of resellers cycle through. If Kami's gouging or your sympathizing were first-time occurrences, then yeah, our retaliation would be a bit harsh. The truth is, NecroPhile tells sympathizing noobs to stay on topic or get the fuck out of this thread every two weeks. Don't take it personally.
The standard lifespan of a reseller:
1) Noob intro, typically in a WTB thread.
2) Claims to be a collector, but doesn't know what anything is worth.
3) Asks for help in the form of appraisal requests.
4) Asks for help completing U.S. collection.
5) Asks for help getting good deals.
6) Demands CIB games.
7) Impatient, overpays for crap on ebay, writes down amounts paid.
8 ) Decides to sell TG items to get out of debt or collect something else.
9) Has an "asshole fucked me over sale". Bases prices on amounts originally paid, not reality. (Kami even said that the only reason he bid so high was that he thought the Duo was new, yet when it comes time to sell...)
10) Defends gouging prices. Accuses the community that helped him in stages #3-6 of suddenly becoming assholes.
I am busy as hell at work today and wanted to jump in, so let me just say this is well said, We should post and sticky that top ten somewhere so its always handy :)
This place is really easy going and a great community, people that get this communities back up are the problem, and we will rid that problem one asshole at a time :P
I would personally like to hear what CAS has to say. :lol:
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2012, 08:57 PMso let me just say this is well said, We should post and sticky that top ten somewhere so its always handy :)
Thanks. Too bad I misspelled mosque.
yeah, gotta agree with vestcunt, wish i was that eloquent.
in short, i've been coming here for a while (not nearly as long as most) and i've seen loads of people come and go, very few stick around after the initial "waah, i overpaid, you should pay what i did so i don't feel bad."
it's this kind of crap that has affected retro gaming as a whole, not just our beloved turbob.
I bought super metroid about 2 years ago for $10 at a local shop, now the same place wants $28, claiming that it's the going rate because of ebay.
I just dont understand how people are ok with gouging period. Seriously nobody likes getting their wallets raped, so why defend it? to reserve yourself the right to rip someone off in the future? that is horrible and
It should be no real surprise if this community does not take a liking to those that just thrive to profit off the unsuspecting.
:/
maybe im just too stupid to understand.
Quote from: bartre on 05/23/2012, 10:12 PMyeah, gotta agree with vestcunt, wish i was that eloquent.
in short, i've been coming here for a while (not nearly as long as most) and i've seen loads of people come and go, very few stick around after the initial "waah, i overpaid, you should pay what i did so i don't feel bad."
it's this kind of crap that has affected retro gaming as a whole, not just our beloved turbob.
I bought super metroid about 2 years ago for $10 at a local shop, now the same place wants $28, claiming that it's the going rate because of ebay.
my local gameshop has jacked their prices in the last 2 years as well. :(
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/23/2012, 04:37 PMMan you guys are touchy. This is exactly what I was talking about. I've learned my lesson though. There is no community here and you guys don't give two shits what I think. Fair enough.
Dude.. you cannot and MUST not judge the community on the eBay gouging thread. This is where the anger resides, this is where sparks fly often. Judge the community by the other threads. The ones showing you how to fix your dead systems, the ones with the raffle give away deals. So much more to choose from, why would anyone choose this thread to form their opinion? That makes no sense at all. All I can say is, if you decide to leave because this thread is what it is, then that is your loss fella. And a big loss if you love the turbo. :wink:
Thanks Bernie. I appreciate your post.
To get this thread back on subject I'll add some fuel to the fire. Here's one I came across today. Don't forget to add $10 for shipping ](*,)
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Legend-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Super-Rare-Complete-Super-Condition-/280883140290?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4165f096c2#ht_500wt_1219
I think this community should always be judged by our fighting street. fair enuff! :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Black-Good-as-new-unused-minty-/160807818918?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2570e496a6#ht_500wt_1294
You had to know someone here would notice this. Apparently kamiboy has relisted his "Good as new" Duo. :lol:
Good as new, unused, minty
I can clearly see that the box alone is anything else than minty. or does it mean pepperminty?
Well, I see a storm brewing.
I've thought the storm was already raging through the past 5 pages? :P
Quote from: guest on 05/24/2012, 09:29 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Black-Good-as-new-unused-minty-/160807818918?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2570e496a6#ht_500wt_1294
You had to know someone here would notice this. Apparently kamiboy has relisted his "Good as new" Duo. :lol:
Kamiboy himself already said he put it up on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 05/24/2012, 10:07 AMKamiboy himself already said he put it up on eBay.
Ah, I must have missed that. :oops:
I just woke up, lol.. Little slow to think. :)
but did he also say that he will put it up on ebay as "Good as new, unused, minty"?
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/24/2012, 10:11 AMbut did he also say that he will put it up on ebay as "Good as new, unused, minty"?
He did say something about it being okay under eBay's "new - other" classification, but I'd say he's wrong due to it not being unused. Here's eBay's description of "new - other":
QuoteA new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
he also listed it on neo-geo and racketboy, that i've seen.
NG tore it up like we did, but for some reason racketboy seemed accepting.
I think they're too nice over there, but it really is a great community.
That Other description still doesn't include an item that has been used as falling under unused. It may only have been used a little by kamiboy, the seller who sold to him and all the other people who have had it over the years, but the furthest the dscription should be stretched is "doesn't seem to have been used much other than the little bit which I used it for".
he listed three separate conditions. good, as new (which is like new), and unused, which means it's practically new, but opened to check contents, and not played with. Same with an item being mint.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/24/2012, 11:53 AMhe listed three separate conditions. good, as new (which is like new), and unused, which means it's practically new, but opened to check contents, and not played with. Same with an item being mint.
85% new?
86%!
Quote from: jperryss on 05/24/2012, 12:22 PM85% new?
This is what I've been waiting for while reading the last 5 pages, thank you for coming through!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Console-System-Japan-Boxed-/120918020013?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c27468fad
Not really gouging, but who took it to the tanning salon?
Dear Lord! There's so much yellow it looks like they painted it. :|
holy smokes. was that shit in a bbq smoker?
A lot of those systems did that.
I had a SNES that looked like someone pissed all over it. Like Bernie said, a lot of those old consoles did that. That PC-FX is pretty bad, though. They usually don't look quite that bad.
that PC-FX gotta wear shades lol
id paint the whole thing black,.....anyone know whats wrong with this card?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Graphx-16-DEFECTIVE-read-/320729712329?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aacfb06c9#ht_1404wt_648
contacts maybe dirty/damaged
Quote from: 420GOAT on 05/25/2012, 02:48 PMid paint the whole thing black,.....anyone know whats wrong with this card?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Graphx-16-DEFECTIVE-read-/320729712329?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aacfb06c9#ht_1404wt_648
Quote from: Opethian on 05/25/2012, 02:55 PMcontacts maybe dirty/damaged
Could be just that it needs a good cleaning. However, I would think for a loose version that has issues, they wouldnt try selling it for 18.00. Not a lot no, BUT still more than what I am willing to pay for something that could be defective instead of just dirty.
Quote from: Bernie on 05/25/2012, 03:49 PMQuote from: 420GOAT on 05/25/2012, 02:48 PMid paint the whole thing black,.....anyone know whats wrong with this card?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Graphx-16-DEFECTIVE-read-/320729712329?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aacfb06c9#ht_1404wt_648
Quote from: Opethian on 05/25/2012, 02:55 PMcontacts maybe dirty/damaged
Could be just that it needs a good cleaning. However, I would think for a loose version that has issues, they wouldnt try selling it for 18.00. Not a lot no, BUT still more than what I am willing to pay for something that could be defective instead of just dirty.
Considering I got mine from Amazon for $20 loose yeah I said this is a little too much for a defective product.
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2012, 02:20 PMI had a SNES that looked like someone pissed all over it. Like Bernie said, a lot of those old consoles did that. That PC-FX is pretty bad, though. They usually don't look quite that bad.
I've never personally known anyone to keep their FX anywhere but inside its cardboard packaging for more than a few hours every few years. This probably keeps them from yellowing like a SNES.
The only thing epic about this collection (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epic-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-60-Games-System-Turbo-Express-Turbo-Booster-/280882745123?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4165ea8f23&autorefresh=true) is the number of photos taken. It's a nice collection, filled with goodies, but it ain't worth no $3800. Collection includes:
Hardware: a pair of TG-16s, TurboExpress (boxed), TurboBooster+ (boxed), 'Express AC Adapter (boxed), huey converter, TurboPad (boxed), TurboTap (boxed), and loose pairs of TurboPads and TurboTaps.
Boxed TG Games: Aeroblasters, Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Bloody Wolf, Bomberman '93, Bonk's Adventure, Bonk 3, Bravoman, Chew Man Fu, Devil's Crush, Dungeon Explorer, Falcon, Fantasy Zone, Final Lap Twin, Gunboat, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, Klax, Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Neutopia II, New Adventure Island, Ninja Spirit, Parasol Stars, R-Type, Shockman, Silent Debuggers, Soldier Blade, Sommer Assault, Tricky Kick, Victory Run, World Sports Competition
Cased TG Games: Battle Royale, Blazing Lazers, Bonk's Revenge, Boxy Boy, Cybercore, Galaga '90, Ghost Manor (huey only), JJ & Jeff, Keith Courage, Legendary Axe 2, Order of the Griffon, Ordyne, Power Golf, Psychosis, Sonic Spike, Space Harrier, Splatterhouse, Super Star Soldier (no case), Talespin, Turrican, TV Sports Basketball (no case), TV Sports Football, World Class Baseball
Cased PCE Games: Altered Beast, Bomberman '94, Darius Plus, Download, Image Fight, Parodius, Street Fighter II, Thunderblade, Yu Yu Hakusho
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2012, 06:33 PMThe only thing epic about this collection (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epic-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-60-Games-System-Turbo-Express-Turbo-Booster-/280882745123?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4165ea8f23&autorefresh=true) is the number of photos taken. It's a nice collection, filled with goodies, but it ain't worth no $3800. Collection includes:
Hardware: a pair of TG-16s, TurboExpress (boxed), TurboBooster+ (boxed), 'Express AC Adapter (boxed), huey converter, TurboPad (boxed), TurboTap (boxed), and loose pairs of TurboPads and TurboTaps.
Boxed TG Games: Aeroblasters, Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Bloody Wolf, Bomberman '93, Bonk's Adventure, Bonk 3, Bravoman, Chew Man Fu, Devil's Crush, Dungeon Explorer, Falcon, Fantasy Zone, Final Lap Twin, Gunboat, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, Klax, Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Neutopia II, New Adventure Island, Ninja Spirit, Parasol Stars, R-Type, Shockman, Silent Debuggers, Soldier Blade, Sommer Assault, Tricky Kick, Victory Run, World Sports Competition
Cased TG Games: Battle Royale, Blazing Lazers, Bonk's Revenge, Boxy Boy, Cybercore, Galaga '90, Ghost Manor (huey only), JJ & Jeff, Keith Courage, Legendary Axe 2, Order of the Griffon, Ordyne, Power Golf, Psychosis, Sonic Spike, Space Harrier, Splatterhouse, Super Star Soldier (no case), Talespin, Turrican, TV Sports Basketball (no case), TV Sports Football, World Class Baseball
Cased PCE Games: Altered Beast, Bomberman '94, Darius Plus, Download, Image Fight, Parodius, Street Fighter II, Thunderblade, Yu Yu Hakusho
I bid $1 Bob...........
I actually offered him a fair amount, $1000. Despite my claims to the contrary, I wouldn't mind having boxes for some of those games, and I don't have Soldier Blade and some of the hardware. I even offered him $150 for just Soldier Blade. Anyway, seems like a nice enough guy, if misguided. Here was his response:
QuoteDear [redacted],
I really appreciate the offer on the tg16 lot. I have come to find out that I am asking a bit much and might reduce it to $2800 asking, but I have received numerous offers for well over $2000 and yours is the lowest i'm sorry to say. Soldier blade also has an offer of $300 and $250 from people so that game wouldn't work either for you. I just wanted to let you know.
Quote from: Sadler on 05/25/2012, 07:33 PMHere was his response:
Surprisingly reasonable.
Still can't believe I'm seeing $200+ for Soldier Blade though.
Quote from: 420GOAT on 05/25/2012, 02:48 PMid paint the whole thing black,.....anyone know whats wrong with this card?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Turbo-Graphx-16-DEFECTIVE-read-/320729712329?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4aacfb06c9#ht_1404wt_648
You should know that they can permanently break and cleaning the contacts is no guarantee it'll work 100% after that... When I first opened up my new Turbo Express in 1993 and plugged in "Bloody Wolf," I could feel how tight the contact pins within the unit were because I had to push the card in pretty hard, and then pulling it back out wasn't easy either. But the game didn't load, so I would pull it out, maybe clean it and try it again, still no dice. Then I tried another game and that worked, but when I went to try "Bloody Wolf" on my TG-16, same thing, it no longer worked at all! That's when I realized my fiddling around with factory tight contact pins had destroyed the HuCard for good... :(
Quote from: guest on 05/25/2012, 06:33 PMThe only thing epic about this collection (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epic-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-60-Games-System-Turbo-Express-Turbo-Booster-/280882745123?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4165ea8f23&autorefresh=true) is the number of photos taken. It's a nice collection, filled with goodies, but it ain't worth no $3800. Collection includes:
Pfffft. These f'ing guys think that they got a pot of gold now... I should send him my patented $5 offer.
Quote from: jperryss on 05/25/2012, 07:35 PMQuote from: Sadler on 05/25/2012, 07:33 PMHere was his response:
Surprisingly reasonable.
Still can't believe I'm seeing $200+ for Soldier Blade though.
He really seems like a good guy. I let him know about this thread, he said he was trying to sign up for an account to respond. He also asked that I post this, so here you go:
QuoteHaha, thanks for informing me. I went and found that thread. I didn't even know a site like that existed. I find it funny to be featured that way and a little flattering. Go ahead and keep my comments. I have tried to register to say something myself, but if you want you can pass along the message that I am an experienced seller with his own online store, but not so much with tg 16 and the market data is scarce so that's why I put it up as a large lot with offer ability. I'm not stone cold about getting $3800 that's just pie in the sky eccentric rich collector price from the data I could get on the games and hardware. However consistent offers in the $2000-2500 range have shown me that is most likely the sweet spot for pricing and i'm going to change the asking price to reflect that after I wait to see if a deal i'm working on privately will work.
$2K-2500 is too much given what I'd like out of the lot, but it's way more reasonable than $3800.
The guy seems really down Earth. I got a nice response from him too. Seems he really didnt know the exact worth of some of this stuff, and is easy to work with. I let him know if he decided to break it up, I would certainly be game for a lot of the games he had. Hopefully he will get accepted in here before he breaks it up on eBay, so we can get some good stuffs. :) Either way, a lot of common games to some good ones I'd love to have. I let him know that most of us dont have the money to drop all at once on a big collection, and that it MAY be easier for him if broken up.
Is it me or are you guys going soft on gouging all of a sudden with the "Wow, he seems to be a REALLY REALLY nice guy! So down to earth, man, I've never met anyone quite like him..." ??? Heh-heh. Reminder: Right out of the batter's box, he wanted almost $4000!!! He's someone that's already well aware of how eBay has driven up the prices of NEC games/systems and wanted to take FULL advantage of that! Being nice and considering taking off about a thousand doesn't impress me all that much...
QuoteSorry nlivadit, baldguyvideogames has turned down your offer of US $5.00. Make another offer before the item ends.
:( :( :(
OK, so, you guys play the good cop, and I'll play the bad cop, how's that ? ;)
At this point I don't think if even "nice guy" seller here asked a reasonable $800 for everything it make any difference in the long run. Some fool eBay gouger would snatch it right up, throw everything in dust covers, and ask $10k. I am just sitting back and waiting on this bubble to burst (which it will). That's our only hope at this point. If there are any eBay store owners out there who are only out for teh monies and are reading this? ....."Thanks for ruining everything assholes!" :evil:
Quote from: Mathius on 05/25/2012, 11:13 PMI am just sitting back and waiting on this bubble to burst (which it will)
either that or the TG will end up like the neo geo, pretty much only collected by the super hardcore who have loads of money for games.
realistically, i'm doing the same, i've bought exactly 1 game for the turbo since march, and that was ninja ryukenden (thanks again samurai ghost)
I honestly dont think the bubble will burst, We are at a point now where we wanna show our kids what we played growing up and wanna share the joy with them. Im just glad i was enjoying the Turbo when it came out in its heyday and loving everything about it.
The rare games are gonna be rare 20 years from now, I dont see how a game like Dynastic Hero is gonna come down to $30 after it tops out at say $400. Reason being look at the rare NES games hell Genesis has a few rare ones. Those sell for top dollar to people that think video games are the new age stocks and bonds.
Baseball cards are not what they once was, But if you have a MJ Rookie card youll still get top dollar for it, Same thing with Comic books. Action Comic goes for over a million. I hate to say it but 20 years from now we might be saying DAM I WISH I GRABBED MAGICAL CHASE WHEN IT WAS $1000. Now it sells for $6000 lol.
That's with any collectible. Nothing lasts forever. Components break down, items get lost, damaged in a fire/flood/disaster, natural occurrences happen in other words, which drives up the remaining stock further up to meet any demand that may come its way.
So put all your TG/CD/PCE games in an ice vault or someplace deep in a mountain for safe keeping!
Quote from: NightWolve on 05/25/2012, 10:05 PMIs it me or are you guys going soft on gouging all of a sudden with the "Wow, he seems to be a REALLY REALLY nice guy! So down to earth, man, I've never met anyone quite like him..." ??? Heh-heh. Reminder: Right out of the batter's box, he wanted almost $4000!!! He's someone that's already well aware of how eBay has driven up the prices of NEC games/systems and wanted to take FULL advantage of that! Being nice and considering taking off about a thousand doesn't impress me all that much...
QuoteSorry nlivadit, baldguyvideogames has turned down your offer of US $5.00. Make another offer before the item ends.
:( :( :(
OK, so, you guys play the good cop, and I'll play the bad cop, how's that ? ;)
lol. I do see your point. However, in my last email from him. He basically told me he has no knowledge of Turbo anything, and had used his only resource available to price it, which happened to be eBay. ugh.. So, according to him, he was gouging without intent basically. :mrgreen: I guess we will see in the long run how that turns out. I think we appear soft, due to the responses we are getting from him. He appears very open to input and suggestions thus far.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/25/2012, 06:33 PMThe only thing epic about this collection (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epic-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-60-Games-System-Turbo-Express-Turbo-Booster-/280882745123?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4165ea8f23&autorefresh=true) is the number of photos taken. It's a nice collection, filled with goodies, but it ain't worth no $3800. Collection includes:
Hardware: a pair of TG-16s, TurboExpress (boxed), TurboBooster+ (boxed), 'Express AC Adapter
(boxed), huey converter, TurboPad (boxed), TurboTap (boxed), and loose pairs of TurboPads and TurboTaps.
Boxed TG Games: Aeroblasters, Air Zonk, Alien Crush, Bloody Wolf, Bomberman '93, Bonk's Adventure, Bonk 3, Bravoman, Chew Man Fu, Devil's Crush, Dungeon Explorer, Falcon, Fantasy Zone, Final Lap Twin, Gunboat, Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu, Klax, Legendary Axe, Military Madness, Neutopia II, New Adventure Island, Ninja Spirit, Parasol Stars, R-Type, Shockman, Silent Debuggers, Soldier Blade, Sommer Assault, Tricky Kick, Victory Run, World Sports Competition
Cased TG Games: Battle Royale, Blazing Lazers, Bonk's Revenge, Boxy Boy, Cybercore, Galaga '90, Ghost Manor (huey only), JJ & Jeff, Keith Courage, Legendary Axe 2, Order of the Griffon, Ordyne, Power Golf, Psychosis, Sonic Spike, Space Harrier, Splatterhouse, Super Star Soldier (no case), Talespin, Turrican, TV Sports Basketball (no case), TV Sports Football, World Class Baseball
Cased PCE Games: Altered Beast, Bomberman '94, Darius Plus, Download, Image Fight, Parodius, Street Fighter II, Thunderblade, Yu Yu Hakusho
Not including more of a discount for such a large lot, I added it up to around $1200.
Quote from: SMF on 05/26/2012, 03:31 AMI honestly dont think the bubble will burst, We are at a point now where we wanna show our kids what we played growing up and wanna share the joy with them. Im just glad i was enjoying the Turbo when it came out in its heyday and loving everything about it.
The rare games are gonna be rare 20 years from now, I dont see how a game like Dynastic Hero is gonna come down to $30 after it tops out at say $400. Reason being look at the rare NES games hell Genesis has a few rare ones. Those sell for top dollar to people that think video games are the new age stocks and bonds.
Baseball cards are not what they once was, But if you have a MJ Rookie card youll still get top dollar for it, Same thing with Comic books. Action Comic goes for over a million. I hate to say it but 20 years from now we might be saying DAM I WISH I GRABBED MAGICAL CHASE WHEN IT WAS $1000. Now it sells for $6000 lol.
I see what you are saying. I believe though that the crowd is going to begin to thin out in a few years with demand for these games going down with them. Sure I don't see Magical Chase being affordable again, but I don't see going and staying at a ludicrous price points.
There are two types of retro gamer around at this point. The guy feeling nostalgic for his old consoles, for his youth, and starts to collect. Then there are the truly hardcore (for lack of a better term) who have a true passion for older consoles and games. It is the latter that I see remaining after those who just want to return their youth get their fill. Again, I don't see Dynastic Hero going into the proverbial bargain bin, but demand will fall eventually when the communities shake off all their excess weight.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/26/2012, 10:40 AMQuote from: SMF on 05/26/2012, 03:31 AMI honestly dont think the bubble will burst, We are at a point now where we wanna show our kids what we played growing up and wanna share the joy with them. Im just glad i was enjoying the Turbo when it came out in its heyday and loving everything about it.
The rare games are gonna be rare 20 years from now, I dont see how a game like Dynastic Hero is gonna come down to $30 after it tops out at say $400. Reason being look at the rare NES games hell Genesis has a few rare ones. Those sell for top dollar to people that think video games are the new age stocks and bonds.
Baseball cards are not what they once was, But if you have a MJ Rookie card youll still get top dollar for it, Same thing with Comic books. Action Comic goes for over a million. I hate to say it but 20 years from now we might be saying DAM I WISH I GRABBED MAGICAL CHASE WHEN IT WAS $1000. Now it sells for $6000 lol.
I see what you are saying. I believe though that the crowd is going to begin to thin out in a few years with demand for these games going down with them. Sure I don't see Magical Chase being affordable again, but I don't see going and staying at a ludicrous price points.
There are two types of retro gamer around at this point. The guy feeling nostalgic for his old consoles, for his youth, and starts to collect. Then there are the truly hardcore (for lack of a better term) who have a true passion for older consoles and games. It is the latter that I see remaining after those who just want to return their youth get their fill. Again, I don't see Dynastic Hero going into the proverbial bargain bin, but demand will fall eventually when the communities shake off all their excess weight.
Keep in mind that this isn't a natural or stable market, where prices gradually built up to regular levels. There continues to be two extremes in high and low BIN listings and auctions for supposedly expensive games continue to end at low or reasonable prices. The people actively manipulating the market to reap as much profit as they can as fast as they can before it crashes, purposely avoid listing auctions because of this. If these games truly are as genuinely valuable as those who only pay attention to high asking prices think, then why doesn't every seller only do auctions and then also start them at only 99 cents?
Quote from: SMF on 05/26/2012, 03:31 AMBaseball cards are not what they once was, But if you have a MJ Rookie card youll still get top dollar for it, Same thing with Comic books. Action Comic goes for over a million.
+1
The classic stuff never comes down in price. When collectible markets crash, it's because speculators assume new shit will become just as collectible as the old shit and start hoarding products off the shelf. As soon as that happens, companies up their production runs and initiate all kinds of gimmicks to appeal to collectors. That's why baseball cards from the '80s aren't worth anything, why comics from the Nineties aren't worth anything, and why new Magic Cards and Transformers aren't worth anything. Thus, prices for that SMB Wii collection and other modern games with "deluxe", "premium" and "limited editions" and will come down, but the 16-bit era stuff won't; especially TG16 games with 500 copies in existence.
yeah, i think it's going to take a while, but the "bubble" will burst, i've had almost no luck selling NES systems on craigslist the past few times i've tried, but a year ago, they were gone in a week at most.
i think a lot of it is just people wanting to play what they had as kids, and they'll be done with it eventually, and just want to get rid of it.
that's how i've got a lot of the "rare" snes games for as cheap as i did.
Quote from: bartre on 05/26/2012, 03:28 PMyeah, i think it's going to take a while, but the "bubble" will burst, i've had almost no luck selling NES systems on craigslist the past few times i've tried, but a year ago, they were gone in a week at most.
i think a lot of it is just people wanting to play what they had as kids, and they'll be done with it eventually, and just want to get rid of it.
that's how i've got a lot of the "rare" snes games for as cheap as i did.
I agree, but we have to make a distinction between mainstream retro and obscure/cult retro.
Common NES/SNES/SG shit will plateau or drop in price. It was mass produced and, like you said, the majority of buyers right now are interested in nostalgia, not amassing CIB libraries (although there are plenty of those collectors out there).
The TG16 scene doesn't have that. No, we're in the boat with Working Designs, Sega Saturn, late-period NES stuff, Earthbound, and all of that other crap that attracts insane collectors. The TG was obscure to begin with and fewer units were made. We've got a couple of noobs reconnecting with their youth, but most of our scene is split between old-school diehards and collectors attracted to the TG's obscurity and small library. The people buying stuff now aren't casual, NES-talgia gamers who will dump it again in a few years.
Quote from: guest on 05/26/2012, 07:20 PMThe TG was obscure to begin with and fewer units were made. We've got a couple of noobs reconnecting with their youth, but most of our scene is split between old-school diehards and collectors attracted to the TG's obscurity and small library. The people buying stuff now aren't casual, NES-talgia gamers who will dump it again in a few years.
I feel I'm qualified to reply to this considering I'm one of the newest noobs AND an old die-hard gamer (38 years old and counting). I'm coming into this 'retro' thing late while most of you have been doing it for 5 to 10+ years. Me, I'm about 60 days in. I've already collected all the pieces from my youth, but it's become a passion *cough* obsession *cough* for me to try and build a decent collection of games for the TG-16. The main reason I'm collecting is to reconnect with my youth. I had the TG-16 back then and I thought it was a brilliant console. I have it again now and my opinion of it hasn't changed. In '92 I wanted to buy Bonk's Revenge. I wanted R-Type. I wanted the CD attachment and the TurboExpress. All of these items kicked ass, but unfortunately at the time I didn't have the money to blow on things like this. Girls and cars got in the damn way. Well now I have a wife, two kids and some extra cash after all the bills are paid. Games that were too expensive for me then look pretty sweet for $20 now, even if the price is inflated.
I agree with vestcunt about people buying stuff now not being casual. I would never consider myself casual. My goal is to collect the US hu cards first, then move to CD, then maybe get into NES. Someday I'll sell them (maybe), but only when I'm too old to pick up a controller to play. Most likely I'll pass them onto my son, who hopefully comes to appreciate them like I did. Try passing down your PS3 or XBOX360 to your kids twenty years from now...if they're still even working.
Anyway, that's just my perspective on things. Shit... again I've taken this thread off topic, but in all fairness I was set up by the last few posts.
[EDIT] Here's one, Bonk's 3 for the Duo - MANUAL ONLY for BIN of $300. Really?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee#ht_500wt_922
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/28/2012, 12:32 PMHere's one, Bonk's 3 for the Duo - MANUAL ONLY for BIN of $300. Really?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee#ht_500wt_922
Hell naw! I think since looking at this thread, that has to be the worst thing that I've ever seen in it and I don't understand how a seller like that has earned 100% positive feedback either... Not only am I gonna send him a 5 cent offer, I think I'll throw in a cliched response in the form of say, "Have you no sense of decency, sir? I mean, SERIOUSLY ??" But yeah, hands down, this guy deserves an assclown of the century award in my view! I also think I should maybe take a break from looking at this thread for a while, it just makes my blood pressure rise...
Quote from: NightWolve on 05/28/2012, 04:55 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 05/28/2012, 12:32 PMHere's one, Bonk's 3 for the Duo - MANUAL ONLY for BIN of $300. Really?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee#ht_500wt_922
Hell naw! I think since looking at this thread, that has to be the worst thing that I've ever seen in it and I don't understand how a seller like that has earned 100% positive feedback either... Not only am I gonna send him a 5 cent offer, I think I'll throw in a cliched response in the form of say, "Have you no sense of decency, sir? I mean, SERIOUSLY ??" But yeah, hands down, this guy deserves an assclown of the century award in my view! I also think I should maybe take a break from looking at this thread for a while, it just makes my blood pressure rise...
Its been there forever as stated earlier in this thread. I know he has had it up at least for a year if not longer...
Quote from: guest on 05/26/2012, 07:20 PMThe people buying stuff now aren't casual, NES-talgia gamers who will dump it again in a few years.
I can't agree with this. I've been on the forum too long.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/28/2012, 05:14 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 05/26/2012, 07:20 PMThe people buying stuff now aren't casual, NES-talgia gamers who will dump it again in a few years.
I can't agree with this. I've been on the forum too long.
Fixed. You're right - the new-school collectors will continue to dump their games in a few years.
My point is the majority of TG16 buyers are different than the majority of NES/SNES/SG buyers. Mainstream gamers seem to be reliving their youth and picking up the games they sold or the games they always wanted. Relatively few are going for complete collections. Meanwhile the TG16 continues to attract an endless horde of dicks who've never heard of it; at least 50% of whom are aiming for complete U.S. libraries. For every "collector" that cashes out, five more take his place. It's not like the SNES scene.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/28/2012, 12:32 PMI'm coming into this 'retro' thing late while most of you have been doing it for 5 to 10+ years.
Or those who never even stopped to play that shit since it came out..hehe :wink:
Thank God!
http://youtu.be/Z5gCUXDLiNU
I simply cannot understand The Completists. I collect a LOT of shit and I've never gone for a complete collection of anything.
Sub sets, sure. I'd like to have all the Factory era New Order 12"s and LPs, all the Hudson "volume" PCE releases, I'd like to have all the Gundam laserdiscs, etc. I sure as hell don't need Darkwing Duck or Circus Lido. Fuck that shit.
LOL, I wouldn't mind me a pce complete set. but that would it be. and I dont even really count on it will ever happen, unless I win the lottery or get some big big bucks via other ways, which probably also will never happen..lol.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 12:49 AMI simply cannot understand The Completists. I collect a LOT of shit and I've never gone for a complete collection of anything.
Sub sets, sure. I'd like to have all the Factory era New Order 12"s and LPs, all the Hudson "volume" PCE releases, I'd like to have all the Gundam laserdiscs, etc. I sure as hell don't need Darkwing Duck or Circus Lido. Fuck that shit.
Neither do I. If it looks like fun then I'll probably go hunting for it.
I'll never own a complete Turbo collection because there are games in the US library that I have no interest in like Timeball and Impossimole. I play my games, not keep them under glass.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/29/2012, 01:03 AMQuote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 12:49 AMI simply cannot understand The Completists. I collect a LOT of shit and I've never gone for a complete collection of anything.
Sub sets, sure. I'd like to have all the Factory era New Order 12"s and LPs, all the Hudson "volume" PCE releases, I'd like to have all the Gundam laserdiscs, etc. I sure as hell don't need Darkwing Duck or Circus Lido. Fuck that shit.
Neither do I. If it looks like fun then I'll probably go hunting for it.
I'll never own a complete Turbo collection because there are games in the US library that I have no interest in like Timeball and Impossimole. I play my games, not keep them under glass.
I'm like that as well for any retro console i'm currently on a genesis kick,but i'm not going for a complete collection to get it all again.Still long as you have greedy resellers 'bumping up the prices you will have monkey see monkey do :wink:
I am mostly just buying the games that sound fun or the ones that are well known for being good for one reason or another.
as for buying a whole collection of all the games ever made for a console, that just comes off a tad bit insane.
Yeah, I agree. I mainly focus on games I am interested in. Mainly RPGs, and then I branch out. I don't get all the RPGs, because some are crappy, but if it's even remotely interesting, I'll check Youtube first and then go from there.
I only buy sealed games to keep behind glass cases out of the reach of dust and air and when i walk by i think to myself GEEWIZ I BET THEM ARE SOME FUN GAMES..........
LMAO, Seriously tho if i did get a sealed game the first think im doing is tearing off that plastic tossing the cardboard box and popping that game in the system of choice.
i really dont get the point of sealed games, specially for old school games. what ist he f-ing point of having a game stored for eons so just somebody else will rip it open and (hopefully)play it anyways?
It's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition. Think: trophies or awards. Doesn't matter if no one else (or only a few people) is going to see it or it's tucked away from light and dust. The notion that, "yes, I have X game sealed" is enough for some people to be alright with that. Others who don't understand it and think it's a waste to keep sealed aren't thinking of what the person who went out of their way to buy it thinks.
It's hard to describe but people who are into sealed games have a different thought process on video games. It doesn't mean they don't ever play the games. Most use emulators or buy extra used/opened copies to play.
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/29/2012, 02:44 AMas for buying a whole collection of all the games ever made for a console, that just comes off a tad bit insane.
why? if this is a hobby you very much like? a hobby like any other hobbies with a goal. then what's so wrong or even insane about?
i wouldn't like to do this for any other systems but the pce, because pce is the one i love so much, so it's fun to me to track down all its games.
but as i stated above, this may never come true unless certain things will change in my life..lol.
I'll buy a sealed game for $5 or $10 more sometimes so I know it will be absolutely perfect when I open it up and play it. Sucks getting a game you love with a ripped up manual and all kinds of defects.
also a sealed game can be very unminty at times.
- sunfaded
- jewel case broken
- even molds on the disc or manual can be found (from very inappropriate storaging etc.)
- in case of the game express games, most hucards print will stick to the sleeve when take em out.
sure that all doesn't matter so much, if you never gonna open it up..lol
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 05/29/2012, 04:13 AMI'll buy a sealed game for $5 or $10 more sometimes so I know it will be absolutely perfect when I open it up and play it. Sucks getting a game you love with a ripped up manual and all kinds of defects.
This I can relate to and it is nice to run into a nice game without nasty scratches and a nice manual for a few dollars more
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/29/2012, 03:35 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 05/29/2012, 02:44 AMas for buying a whole collection of all the games ever made for a console, that just comes off a tad bit insane.
why? if this is a hobby you very much like? a hobby like any other hobbies with a goal. then what's so wrong or even insane about?
i wouldn't like to do this for any other systems but the pce, because pce is the one i love so much, so it's fun to me to track down all its games.
but as i stated above, this may never come true unless certain things will change in my life..lol.
you see the way I feel about it, is that there is nothing wrong with it as long as you don't go out of your way and keep it what it should be: a hobby.
I just can not understand why some may spend more than a month of rent for a game. Again I am a gamer and do collect things here and there. However I am of the mindset that a hobby stops being fun once people start getting themselves into debt to collect a game or 2 that might just suck, and that might set yourself back two credit card payments just to say "I have it"
btw this is not a jab at you or anyone by that matter, it is mostly me expressing how i feel on the matter and I can respect the fact that people might feel different about it.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/28/2012, 11:11 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 05/28/2012, 12:32 PMI'm coming into this 'retro' thing late while most of you have been doing it for 5 to 10+ years.
Or those who never even stopped to play that shit since it came out..hehe :wink:
+1
kind of lost insterest in any new games released post 16 bit era, just stuck with me SFC, PCE & NEO (Some Saturn stuff was cool)
:D
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/29/2012, 03:35 AMQuote from: kakutolives on 05/29/2012, 02:44 AMas for buying a whole collection of all the games ever made for a console, that just comes off a tad bit insane.
why? if this is a hobby you very much like? a hobby like any other hobbies with a goal. then what's so wrong or even insane about?
i wouldn't like to do this for any other systems but the pce, because pce is the one i love so much, so it's fun to me to track down all its games.
but as i stated above, this may never come true unless certain things will change in my life..lol.
Nothing wrong with collecting all games for a particular console, if that's your favourite system.
I love all the PCE catalogue even the crappy games just because it's PCE and I'm completely a PCE Fanboy.
For example even if there's a superior arcade port on the megadrive I'd play the PCE version, simply because I love playing PCE even with it warts and all limitations.
Regarding "completionists", I'm trying to get the complete US set of games simply because I love the Turbo and think it would be cool to have. I'm not super obsessed with completing it, though. For example, I don't care about having the boxes, and a handful of my games are HuCard only. Plus, I know I'll most likely never own Magical Chase because there's no way I'm paying that sort of cash for it. For me, it's just a fun project that I tend to on and off over the years.
That said, CHECK MY SIG, EVERYONE! ;)
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/29/2012, 03:13 AMi really dont get the point of sealed games, specially for old school games. what ist he f-ing point of having a game stored for eons so just somebody else will rip it open and (hopefully)play it anyways?
I'll buy a sealed game if the price is right, but yeah I'm going to rip the shrink-wrap off as soon as it arrives. Then I'll offer up the box because it's of no value to me, but may be to someone else. Having a sealed anything doesn't make any sense to me unless you are trying to retain it's maximum value for resale at a later date. For me, if I'm buying something, then I want to enjoy it while I have it. Not keep it "hands off". The best part of a collection is holding it in your hands and sharing it.
It's the same reason I've never put a car bra on my car. Sure it protects the front end of your car, but who are you protecting it for? The next guy that buys it off you?
Quote from: Bernie on 05/26/2012, 05:49 AMHe basically told me he has no knowledge of Turbo anything, and had used his only resource available to price it, which happened to be eBay. ugh.. So, according to him, he was gouging without intent basically.
To get to $3800 he must've taken the highest priced listings he could find, completely ignoring all the reasonable deals. Sounds like shooting for maximum successful gouge to me.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMOthers who don't understand it and think it's a waste to keep sealed aren't thinking of what the person who went out of their way to buy it thinks.
Many of my games were bought new, yet I didn't go through any sort of ordeal to acquire 'em. Ya pick out a game, you pay, you take game home.... it's pretty simple.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMIt's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition.
Sounds like penis measuring to me. Buy stuff because you want it; comparing collections is just low self-esteem.
QuoteIt's hard to describe but people who are into sealed games have a different thought process on video games.
Yes. And that thought process is completely insane.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 05/29/2012, 04:24 AMalso a sealed game can be very unminty at times.
- sunfaded
- jewel case broken
- even molds on the disc or manual can be found (from very inappropriate storaging etc.)
- in case of the game express games, most hucards print will stick to the sleeve when take em out.
sure that all doesn't matter so much, if you never gonna open it up..lol
Yeah I've seen instances of all of these. One thing that is nice is getting a sealed game that is perfect except for an extremely faded spine card, which is protecting the actual spine beneath from the sun's deadly rays. So they do actually serve some kind of purpose!!
I compare my collection to my collection:
"Damn. I need more stuff!! I don't have enough stuff! I only have 12 master system games! FUCK!"
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMIt's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition. Think: trophies or awards.
The concept of "pride of ownership" is a pretty...I don't know if it's sadly disgusting or disgustingly sad. It's one thing to be proud of something you made, or awards from a contest or something achedemic or whatever, but being proud that you clicked on some buttons and bought some otaku shit off eBay you are never gong to actually open and use...that just makes me want to puke. The only people who could take pride in that are people who have never done anything worth taking pride in.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 03:13 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMIt's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition. Think: trophies or awards.
The concept of "pride of ownership" is a pretty...I don't know if it's sadly disgusting or disgustingly sad. It's one thing to be proud of something you made, or awards from a contest or something achedemic or whatever, but being proud that you clicked on some buttons and bought some otaku shit off eBay you are never gong to actually open and use...that just makes me want to puke. The only people who could take pride in that are people who have never done anything worth taking pride in.
I have to side with Zeta here. This shit is meant to be played. Collected in god condition is awesome, but ya gotta play it!
Quote from: guest on 05/29/2012, 01:17 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMIt's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition.
Sounds like penis measuring to me. Buy stuff because you want it; comparing collections is just low self-esteem.
QuoteIt's hard to describe but people who are into sealed games have a different thought process on video games.
Yes. And that thought process is completely insane.
Insane for those who don't understand what being a sealed game collector entails.
It entails insanity.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 03:13 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 05/29/2012, 03:26 AMIt's part of a way for one to be proud of owning something that not many others may not have in said condition. Think: trophies or awards.
The concept of "pride of ownership" is a pretty...I don't know if it's sadly disgusting or disgustingly sad. It's one thing to be proud of something you made, or awards from a contest or something achedemic or whatever, but being proud that you clicked on some buttons and bought some otaku shit off eBay you are never gong to actually open and use...that just makes me want to puke. The only people who could take pride in that are people who have never done anything worth taking pride in.
I don't think that being happy to have something you actually value for your own reasons is bad, but I don't think that it very cool to take pride in others not having what you do as the driving motivation. Especially when you don't really have much interest in the item and pretty much base its value in what you gelueve others value it at.
It's basically a step further down from basing your personal value on the perception of others.
Quote from: guest on 05/29/2012, 01:17 PMSounds like penis measuring to me. Buy stuff because you want it; comparing collections is just low self-esteem.
The only system I am trying to get a complete collection of is the US 32X, what does that say about me?
It's probably the same statement that is said about sports cars, except that I drive a Miata.
"Wow, the car is so small!"
"Yep, I'm compensating."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250617950446&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
All right, since I evidently didn't have anything better to do on Memorial Day, I did go ahead and send that gentleman a message and today I received a response. So, for entertainment purposes, here ya go:
QuoteDear megahit79,
Yours has got to be the worst case of gouging/profiteering that I have EVER seen! So I humbly ask the question, have you NO sense of decency, sir? I mean, SERIOUSLY ?? $300 for a manual ?? Is there perhaps gold lining in this manual or what ?? If this is a serious asking price, you ought to be utterly ashamed of yourself! If this is a long running joke, it's gone on long enough! Pathetic!!
- nlivadit
Response:
QuoteDear nlivadit,
this is the current market value for this book.I have over 20 years in the videogame business and our experts price everything according to our recent sales and quantity.You should respect a companies price and if you dont want to pay then dont buy it but please dont waste our company time or your own.
thanks and happy memorial day
jay
- megahit79
Coincidentally, I actually have a Bonk III manual and I either broke or lost the case. If I ask this criminal to buy mine, how much do you think he'd offer me ? Let's see if it works both ways, his "
this is the current market value for this book!" I'll post his response if he makes an offer.
Quote from: NightWolve on 05/29/2012, 08:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250617950446&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
All right, since I evidently didn't have anything better to do on Memorial's Day, I did go ahead send that gentleman a message and today I received a response. So, for entertainment purposes, here ya go:
QuoteDear megahit79,
Yours has got to be the worst case of gouging/profiteering that I have EVER seen! So I humbly ask the question, have you NO sense of decency, sir? I mean, SERIOUSLY ?? $300 for a manual ?? Is there perhaps gold lining in this manual or what ?? If this is a serious asking price, you ought to be utterly ashamed of yourself! If this is a long running joke, it's gone on long enough! Pathetic!!
- nlivadit
Response:
QuoteDear nlivadit,
this is the current market value for this book.I have over 20 years in the videogame business and our experts price everything according to our recent sales and quantity.You should respect a companies price and if you dont want to pay then dont buy it but please dont waste our company time or your own.
thanks and happy memorial day
jay
- megahit79
Coincidentally, I actually have a Bonk III manual and I either broke or lost the case. If I ask this criminal to buy mine, how much do you think he'd offer me ? Let's see if it works both ways, his "this is the current market value for this book!" I'll post his response if he makes an offer for mine.
If he's so sure that's the current market value then why don't he put it on auction and sell it for what peaple think its really worth?
Because its not the current market. He has been trying to sell that bitch for quite some time off and on over the last year or so. If he actually held a genuine auction, he would still most likely get a lot for it, but not 300 fricking bucks. I mean damn. eBay really fucked shit up for the buyers by including that stupid BIN only option. Its bullshit. Im all for listing a BIN, but the bidding is the best part. I normally list thing with a start of .99, and have a BIN just in case. The option to do either is actually the way to see what something is actually worth, at the time.
I've never been a fan of BIN only. eBay is supposed to be an auction site, but if an item is BIN only how is that true? I also hate sellers that use the Make Offer button but only for show. I offered one seller $32 for Parasol Stars when he had it for BIN of $36. I figure a $4 difference is acceptable? Nope. Declined. So a day goes by and I offer him $33. Nope. Declined. If you're not going to haggle then why have the Make Offer in the first place?
The Best Offer feature, when you make a listing, can be specified what range you want to automatically decline or accept offers. I am assuming his range of accepting an offer is at or around the asking price. It's their choice whether they want to do a larger range or not, but I agree. Everyone should have at least a $5 range for Best Offers.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 03:13 PMIt's one thing to be proud of something you made, or awards from a contest or something achedemic or whatever, but being proud that you clicked on some buttons and bought some otaku shit off eBay you are never gong to actually open and use...that just makes me want to puke.
That's exactly why I do not buy games of ebay etc. just by clicking a button, fill my cash in and wait for the post guy comming every day. I literally like to hunt games down, periodically rides to 2nd hand etc. stores, waiting for a good bargain deal etc. this is what makes it real fun about collecting. Sure, sometimes you have to make use of the more expensive sources to get your hands on certain titles.
but pure sealed collecting of rare titles for shelfing is a total different case, which I also quite can't understand (even I have some few sealed very low budget games as a dupe).
but in the end it always amounts to the same thing, to each his/her own. I guess everybody does something, which others wouldn't agree with.
Quote from: SignOfZeta on 05/29/2012, 03:13 PMThe concept of "pride of ownership" is a pretty...I don't know if it's sadly disgusting or disgustingly sad. It's one thing to be proud of something you made, or awards from a contest or something achedemic or whatever, but being proud that you clicked on some buttons and bought some otaku shit off eBay you are never gong to actually open and use...that just makes me want to puke. The only people who could take pride in that are people who have never done anything worth taking pride in.
Not always. I take pride in some of the games I own because I'm a software developer by day who makes games by night. I can totally appreciate the effort and genius that goes into a topnotch title. I'm proud of a team of people I've never met.
Quote from: Bernie on 05/29/2012, 08:19 PMBecause its not the current market. He has been trying to sell that bitch for quite some time off and on over the last year or so. If he actually held a genuine auction, he would still most likely get a lot for it, but not 300 fricking bucks.
No kidding. To give a couple comparisons by which we might estimate that manual's value, I recently auctioned a Dynastic Hero manual and it went for $50. Last year I traded a Bonk 3 SCD manual and a game to a member here and estimated it at $15 for the purpose of our trade.
There's nothing wrong with collecting games for your own enjoyment but the key point is to post on web forums about processions (games) you own to feel superior is lame.
The thing is I've never personally witnessed anyone do this when it comes to video games.
Quote from: HardcoreOtaku on 05/30/2012, 05:42 AMThe thing is I've never personally witnessed anyone do this when it comes to video games.
#1 thread in TG16 Discussion:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11925.0
#1 thread in Console Chat:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5360.0
I don't think people post in the What did you buy today thread to feel superior or to show off, it's just a place to share/discuss what you just got with some like-minded people. 99% of the people I know in person don't even know what a PC Engine is, so when I get some new stuff it's nice to share it with people who know what it is, and sometimes good discussions crop up. Likewise I like to see what people have been buying, make comments, etc. It's really not about feeling superior to anyone, it's more about sharing our collecting hobby with each other.
I agree. I'm just pointing out that we "post on web forums about processions (games) [we] own" all the time. I don't typically detect an ego trip, but to say it never happens here is silly
Quote from: VestCunt on 05/30/2012, 04:33 PMI agree. I'm just pointing out that we "post on web forums about processions (games) [we] own" all the time. I don't typically detect an ego trip, but to say it never happens here is silly
Did you miss the
to feel superior part? I don't see much of that either, at least not from the regulars.
Of course. Like I said, I don't usually sense an air of superiority/ego trip either. Here's my logic:
1) we post additions to our collections everyday
2) it's impossible to differentiate friendly "show-and-tell" from "penis measuring" with 100% accuracy. Therefore,
3) for Otaku to say that he's never witnessed anyone brag or gloat about their video games is ridiculous. A picture of a certain forum member giving a thumbs up in front of a stretched Magical Chase screen comes to mind... or the "Turbo Grafx Collecting Reference" AKA "Pictures of my collection" thread.
its true that some people use collection threads at pissing contest. I for one enjoy looking at peoples collections. Not just what they have, but how they store it,and the setups they use. We used to have a thread on the shoryuken general forum about gaming collection, and it was closed because it became a pissing contest, but i dont really sense that here.
Yeah aside from some inevitable flame wars this has to be one of the more mature, laid back forums I've ever posted in, and with tons of trustworthy and helpful people. Not to sound sappy or anything but it's partially BECAUSE of this forum that I've gotten so much into collecting for the PCE. If everyone acted like typical Internet Toughguys all the time I'd probably just lurk for info and keep to myself, but because of this community I've felt inspired to hook people up with deals, raffle stuff off, etc. Keep it up guys!!
Not sure how we got on this topic but I will weigh in too.... For me posting my stuff or looking at others is more like a big windows shop. Of course for proud owners of stuff we like it when shown to others who appreciate the same.. Ie if you have artist painting handed are you want to show them to get that appreciation from others which brings certain satisfaction to youself. As for looking at others stuff.. Thats fun for me to do, it's like candyshop and allows me to virtual drool while feeling happy for the owner.
The oh so rare Götzendiener (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gotzendiener-TurboGrafx-16-1994-PC-Engine-SCD-Import-Gainax-RARE-US-Seller-/170851810350?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c78fbc2e) for a mere $99.99 + $4 shipping. What a deal!
Not for you? Then how 'bout a sealed (yet strangely sans insert) copy of Hudson Game Music Collection '93 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330681198718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) for a mere $178.50 shipped, or would you rather have an unsealed copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221037546750?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) for the piddly sum of only $89.99?
Gainax *RARE* US Seller :lol: :lol: :lol:
and not even complete. usually is a 5 buck game.
QuoteHere's a rare bird, this is Gotzendiener for the PC-Engine Super CD. It's a 3/4 isometric dungeon simulation with a very unique design that only Gainax could do. Really kind of a weird game, but cool nonetheless. My copy is in good shape, with the original case, CD, and booklet all in very good condition. The back of the case does have a piece of metallic tape attached to it, maybe it would come off with some Goo Gone but I'll leave that up to you. This is the only copy I have so don't miss your chance.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Oh brother! [-(
Quote from: munchiaz on 05/30/2012, 07:22 PMits true that some people use collection threads at pissing contest. I for one enjoy looking at peoples collections. Not just what they have, but how they store it,and the setups they use. We used to have a thread on the shoryuken general forum about gaming collection, and it was closed because it became a pissing contest, but i dont really sense that here.
I typically don't post pictures of the more expensive stuff I buy, just because I never wanted to come off that way. Even if my intentions are just to show something, I do feel guilty when I get something more higher priced.
That's why I usually only post pictures of my Street Fighter Penis Pills.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 05/31/2012, 09:35 PMI typically don't post pictures of the more expensive stuff I buy, just because I never wanted to come off that way. Even if my intentions are just to show something, I do feel guilty when I get something more higher priced.
That's why I usually only post pictures of my Street Fighter Penis Pills.
Honestly the past couple pages in this thread inspired me to post my more expensive stuff in the rare thread. Fuck the haters.
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For the record, I
enjoy seeing people's stuff. Like the other guy said, I like seeing how they have it stored. What they've done with loose hueys. What stuff they've got that I've never seen before, etc etc...
Seeing what people do to their respective gamerooms I might use some ideas. I got alotta crap that is to bulky to leave out. So to see how everyone else stores there's gives me ideas. O and also the opertunity to say YOU RICH FUCK lol
This is what I offered that guy.. hahah
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Quote from: guest on 05/31/2012, 12:21 PMThe oh so rare Götzendiener (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gotzendiener-TurboGrafx-16-1994-PC-Engine-SCD-Import-Gainax-RARE-US-Seller-/170851810350?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c78fbc2e) for a mere $99.99 + $4 shipping. What a deal!
Not for you? Then how 'bout a sealed (yet strangely sans insert) copy of Hudson Game Music Collection '93 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330681198718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) for a mere $178.50 shipped, or would you rather have an unsealed copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221037546750?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) for the piddly sum of only $89.99?
what! the bastard turned my .99 cent offer down! how could he ! #$#@$ I can't believe it.
HAHAHAH
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250617950446&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_542wt_749
Hurry guys, hurry! The sale price ends in 3 hours! Our buddy with the Bonk III manual temporarily dropped his price from $299.93 to $269.94! Hahaha! After I got under his skin with further criticism (called him a criminal a few times, hehe), I didn't think to check back with his listing. The last exchange between us occurred on the 29th and I dunno when his whopping 10% price drop was put into place afterwards, but I pointed him to this gouging thread, so he knows there's a feature of him on here. ;)
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QuoteDear megahit79,
The "just don't buy it" is a typical excuse for a price gouging scammer (which is what you are) and the reason you were called on it is because if nobody didn't do so, you'd get away with ripping people off and could sleep easy at night! We (as in several NEC fans) know all about you (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=229092) actually, and you've been trying to sell this thing on & off for about a year now with no sucker willing to take the bait! So maybe $300 is NOT the market value and like the other poster says, "If he's so sure that's the current market value then why don't he put it on auction and sell it for what peaple think its really worth?" - But you won't! And what exactly is the deal with $299.93, you're willing to drop by 7 cents? Hahahah! Unbelievable!
You people really are criminals that have ruined the market by artificially driving up the prices on old, and typically shitty, games and what's left of them (in this case, just a shitty manual and yet you believing that you got a big pot of gold in your hands!), that's why you're not going to just be ignored! Thus, you're occasionally gonna get called out on it, so tough!!! People aren't gonna just stand by and allow criminals to destroy the market and rip people off with such outrageousness! There ought to be a way to report you to eBay! It would be a shame if some poor fool handed over his hard-earned money for nothing more than pieces of paper, not even the damn game! Unbelievably outrageous and all you can say is "Leave me alone, don't buy it, mind your own business, let me bait some sucker out there who would be willing to buy it, etc." Pffffft. Shameless!!! You have NO decency! You sir, are indeed a criminal!!
- nlivadit
QuoteDear nlivadit,
Sold one game at $499.93 earlier this year and a book please go get a job or waste your time somewhere else.Time is money and you are wasting yours.Again we have a expert staff pricing our retail chains and over 20 years of business what do you have that qualifies you to price game prices you like videogames lol again find a hoppy or get a job.Maybe you should message baseball card sellers and say their cards are only worth 1 penny not as high a a million dollars as some have sold for
thanks jay
- megahit79
He sends me another afterwards, calling me a psycho, tells me unless I'm broke, $300 is nothing and that he just bought a game for $1000 bucks and thought that it was a steal! Ends it with the usual, "You clearly have no knowledge of anything videogame related or in the world in general." yadda yadda
Recurring themes from his responses can be summed up as:
* Time's a wasting. Move along, nothing to see here! There're better things to do with your time than to criticize a gouger, the poor little darling.
* He has lots of money and his prices are no big deal - to criticize him means you're broke, have no job or limited sources of income, etc.
* Basically, what he has in his hands is a baseball card, that's right, just think of it as "BabyRuth Bonk." ;)
* We have 20 years of business experience, you don't!
Funny thing is, that's kind of what I think about gougers. They have no jobs or limited sources of income, so after they get a hold of these games (or they had them from their gamer days as a kid and soon discover eBay), they wanna squeeze every last possible dollar out of someone that they can seeing how other people on eBay have been doing it! These obscene asking prices show desperation, at least, in my eyes and I can understand in that case, etc. But if you're a business, as he says that he is, then business must not be going well for you to try to sell the manual of a game more than what the whole game sells for at the same place.
Hasn't the whole game sold for $100-150 by eBay standards ?
not an expert but wouldn't that be borderline harassment?
Lol I've been watching his listing for almost a year and he always drops the price close to the end of auction. Your right about geting a complete Bonk 3 for that price and you should have money left over. He's never gonna sell that Baby Ruth Bonk lol
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/01/2012, 12:34 AMnot an expert but wouldn't that be borderline harassment?
When you can ignore or delete one's emails ? Did I make some sort of physical threat or something ? I think he's a big boy and can handle some direct criticism, heaven forbid!
LOL, just saying.
I think its about time someone flood the market with reproductions of the Bonk 3 manual and sell it for .99 and see what he says then. :P
Quote from: megahit79by the way here is the game I bought for $1000 the other day I ended up thanking the guy endlessly for giving me this incredible deal but I guess you would probably think he is a criminal lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230792379149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Quote from: NightWolvehttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a66/Amakusa666/customs/neogeoaesad1.jpg
Yesss, I heard about the SNK situation and the astronomical prices for that system and its games these days, which was even true back when it first came out. Maybe you thanked him because you think you can flip it for a lot more ?? ;) So...you don't think he's even a tad bit of a criminal price-gouging profiteer, eh ? Not even a little tiny bit ?? Heh-heh.
Quote from: megahit79I think you are misunderstanding what price gouging means here is the definition - pricing above the market price when no alternative retailer is available. Selling a videogame or related product could never fall under this.You may go buy a game for $1 and same day list it for $100000 this is no price gouging.Most people these days understand that anything retro can have gone up conciderably which is the case with 3do,neo geo,jaguar,snes,ps1 etc.I have bought a few games years back for $12,000 each and again was happy at that price and turn out to be a great investment sold one a #25,000.It is clear you are not familar with the videogame sector so I do understand why you have no idea what things are worth.Here is another example we got a box of 200 virtual boy sunglasses they cost us 50 cents each and were something we planned to give away but we sell used for $99 and new $199 and people cant get them fast enough.Anyway I hope maybe you see how you were just out of touch with this market.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330143470584
So there you go folks, you whiny bastards in here that have ever whined about "price gouging" are just basically "out of touch with this market", "not familiar with the videogame sector", "have no idea what things are worth", etc. Also, we shouldn't be using "gouging" in our criticisms as that is not technically accurate (
or possible with a seller merely listing something for sale at whatever price they choose) which he was kind enough to point out... Guess this thread should be renamed to "Turbo Profiteering" then... ;)
This guy argues from an amoral standpoint. I mean, I understand it perfectly. As far as he's concerned, he's making a damn good living flipping items for exorbitant amounts. The last example he gives, he bought a box of 200 Virtual Boy sunglasses at 50 cents each, then turned around and starting selling them used at $99 bucks and twice that if new! In time, as you discover that there are suckers willing to pay that much for things, hell, why the fuck not???? In terms of games, though, he doesn't care that his actions contribute to an overall environment where gamers who would really like to own and enjoy these games will never be able to, given the way that this mindset has so driven up the prices for them, etc.
Anyway, storino03, if he felt "harassed" he would've stopped interacting with me and told me to stop emailing him, etc. He uses the opportunity to convince me of how my lacking his 20 years of experience makes me ignorant, uninformed, etc. as to the "true" value of things. :P
The only one uninformed, is him.
Damn, you check that sale out of those glasses with the ebay link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330143470584#ht_1419wt_762)? That is his account, megahit79, it sold for $99 bucks, plus 4 for shipping and he just told me he bought a box of 'em for 50 cents a piece!!! His markup is 200 times what he paid for it!!! Fucking-A!
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/01/2012, 05:54 AMDamn, you check that sale out of those glasses with the ebay link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330143470584#ht_1419wt_762)? That is his account, megahit79, it sold for $99 bucks, plus 4 for shipping and he just told me he bought a box of 'em for 50 cents a piece!!! His markup is 200 times what he paid for it!!! Fucking-A!
Far as I am concerned... Anyone fucking stupid enough to buy those deserves to be gouged. I mean damn.
I agree with megahit79 about gouging meaning to price fix something above market value. That's what most people here are commenting on and those who don't like it keep missing. We're not simply talking about games costing more than we'd like, it's all the games people are selling and occassionally buying for way more than they are regularly selling for on eBay and elsewhere.
If some crazed Nintendo fanboy wants to drop $100 on a pair of glasses because they don't see any other listing immediately available, that's their problem. But if those glasses show up for $10 - $20 now and then, but megahit snatches them all up, even bidding up auctions to high levels... All to maintain a monopoly and artificially high prices... That would make him a Turbo level gouger.
Quote from: guest on 06/01/2012, 10:42 AMIf some crazed Nintendo fanboy wants to drop $100 on a pair of glasses because they don't see any other listing immediately available, that's their problem. But if those glasses show up for $10 - $20 now and then, but megahit snatches them all up, even bidding up auctions to high levels... All to maintain a monopoly and artificially high prices... That would make him a Turbo level gouger.
See PompeiParsons who creates a floor price for certain Turbo games as an example.
Exactly, Black Tiger. His f'n manual is a prime example: he's been trying to sell it for years (it was even in the original gouging thread) and many complete games have sold for far less in the mean time.
Quote from: guest on 06/01/2012, 11:19 AMExactly, Black Tiger. His f'n manual is a prime example: he's been trying to sell it for years (it was even in the original gouging thread) and many complete games have sold for far less in the mean time.
I bought the game
AND manual for 1/4 of what he was asking for the manual, obviously that is sheer price gouging.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/01/2012, 10:58 AMQuote from: guest on 06/01/2012, 10:42 AMIf some crazed Nintendo fanboy wants to drop $100 on a pair of glasses because they don't see any other listing immediately available, that's their problem. But if those glasses show up for $10 - $20 now and then, but megahit snatches them all up, even bidding up auctions to high levels... All to maintain a monopoly and artificially high prices... That would make him a Turbo level gouger.
See PompeiParsons who creates a floor price for certain Turbo games as an example.
Yeah, I saw that Pompei seller. I think he blocked me because I can't bid or send a message.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/01/2012, 01:25 PMYeah, I saw that Pompei seller. I think he blocked me because I can't bid or send a message.
A few months ago we found him buying up auctioned copies of games, then reselling them for Buy It Now prices a week or so later for profit. Then that same account bidding on copies of the exact same game around the same price again the next time they came up for auction. He uses two accounts, one for selling and one for buying stock.
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/01/2012, 05:54 AMDamn, you check that sale out of those glasses with the ebay link (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330143470584#ht_1419wt_762)? That is his account, megahit79, it sold for $99 bucks, plus 4 for shipping and he just told me he bought a box of 'em for 50 cents a piece!!! His markup is 200 times what he paid for it!!! Fucking-A!
Who the hell would buy those things for $99? There is no way this planet is in economic recession.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/01/2012, 02:02 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/01/2012, 01:25 PMYeah, I saw that Pompei seller. I think he blocked me because I can't bid or send a message.
A few months ago we found him buying up auctioned copies of games, then reselling them for Buy It Now prices a week or so later for profit. Then that same account bidding on copies of the exact same game around the same price again the next time they came up for auction. He uses two accounts, one for selling and one for buying stock.
PompieParsons has always made me good deals if I contact him and inquire on items. He sold me a minty Turbo CD w/ case for $150. That was a few years ago though.
He also sold me a complete Super System Card 3.0 (US) for $55. The man has earned my respect a time or two.
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/01/2012, 05:37 AMQuote from: megahit79by the way here is the game I bought for $1000 the other day I ended up thanking the guy endlessly for giving me this incredible deal but I guess you would probably think he is a criminal lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230792379149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
AND NOW SEE WHAT HE'S DOING WITH HIS GREAT 1000 BUCK PURCHASE!!!
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/King-Of-Fighters-2000-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Complete-Us-Version-/251070019345?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a74f07711turned its price up by 30 times!! FUCK that guy!
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/01/2012, 05:34 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 06/01/2012, 05:37 AMQuote from: megahit79by the way here is the game I bought for $1000 the other day I ended up thanking the guy endlessly for giving me this incredible deal but I guess you would probably think he is a criminal lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230792379149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
AND NOW SEE WHAT HE'S DOING WITH HIS GREAT 1000 BUCK PURCHASE!!!
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/King-Of-Fighters-2000-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Complete-Us-Version-/251070019345?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a74f07711
turned its price up by 30 times!! FUCK that guy!
Holy fuck, $3000 I was expecting but $30,000?!
Talk about wasting time, who the hell would ever buy that?!
I still think video_game_quality is worse than this guy
Quote from: Mathius on 06/01/2012, 05:07 PMPompieParsons has always made me good deals if I contact him and inquire on items. He sold me a minty Turbo CD w/ case for $150. That was a few years ago though.
He also sold me a complete Super System Card 3.0 (US) for $55. The man has earned my respect a time or two.
He also set a floor price on say Dungeon Explorer II auctions for around 90.00 by bidding with one account, winning some auctions then reselling those copies with his store account. Then placing roughly the same bid on the next one that comes up for auction.
Self-inflicted price gouging: $242.50 shipped (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=251069728134&nma=true&rt=nc&si=0%252B1SwzvHHswmv1NmSglyO11a3zQ%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) for a boxed PC-FX. That's nearly double what I paid for mine and a couple games last year, so let's lynch the seller!
Tee-hee. Bernie can't stop the retards.
Quote from: guest on 06/01/2012, 06:17 PMSelf-inflicted price gouging: $242.50 shipped (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=251069728134&nma=true&rt=nc&si=0%252B1SwzvHHswmv1NmSglyO11a3zQ%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) for a boxed PC-FX. That's nearly double what I paid for mine and a couple games last year, so let's lynch the seller!
Tee-hee. Bernie can't stop the retards.
I couldnt believe it went for that much either. i started the auction at .99 and had a buy it now of 125.00. so imagine my surprise.
Lol wow, Bernie gets to go add some stuff to his collection lol.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/01/2012, 05:34 PMAND NOW SEE WHAT HE'S DOING WITH HIS GREAT 1000 BUCK PURCHASE!!!
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/King-Of-Fighters-2000-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Complete-Us-Version-/251070019345?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a74f07711
turned its price up by 30 times!! FUCK that guy!
Oh wow, shit, what a find! Good work, Tatsujin! Hahah! Somebody was paying attention! So I was right; he tells me he thanked the guy repeatedly for giving him the pleasure of paying $1000 bucks for it and I asked him, did you thank him because you think you can flip it for a lot more ??? He didn't answer my question, but you just went and found his listing!!!!! His markups are 30 to 200 times what he paid, so I stand by my "criminal profiteer" assessment! It's not amoral; the clear immoral aspect to it is because he relies on deception and peoples' ignorance.
I would bet that he deceptively downplayed the value to the person that walked into his physical store trying to sell that box of 200 glasses. He paid $100 bucks for ALL 200 glasses and now sells EACH, individually, for $100 bucks... That is probably not even coincidental!!! If the buyers knew that he paid 50 cents for them, they would know they're dealing with a greedy, profiteering asshole! They don't know what he paid, ignorant (on many levels, but yeah), so they hand over the money... To achieve "buy low and sell high", deception is necessary on both ends; he likely deceived the original seller, downplaying the worth to buy them at 50 cents a pop, told the guy, "eh, I don't think I could get much for these, etc." but then as soon as the glasses trade hands, he puts them up on eBay, slaps "rare" and tries to flip the value 200 times more than what the previous seller thought that they worth... Ignorance/deception on both ends was necessary.
Black Tiger, I agree, I kinda didn't think gouging was technically accurate because, to me, it's more like the situation with gasoline, it's the lifeblood of the economy and you have no choice but to buy it if you want to be able to travel/work, etc. Industrial nations would go bye-bye without it, it's that important, like oxygen in the air! Videogames, on the other hand, are luxury items and all of the retro games in question have been ripped to file format and can be downloaded and played with emulators, etc. But, on the other hand, words/phrases get redefined all the time, so when I would see "price gouging" asshole and whatnot, I read it as "greedy profiteering" asshole, etc.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/01/2012, 06:16 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/01/2012, 05:07 PMPompieParsons has always made me good deals if I contact him and inquire on items. He sold me a minty Turbo CD w/ case for $150. That was a few years ago though.
He also sold me a complete Super System Card 3.0 (US) for $55. The man has earned my respect a time or two.
He also set a floor price on say Dungeon Explorer II auctions for around 90.00 by bidding with one account, winning some auctions then reselling those copies with his store account. Then placing roughly the same bid on the next one that comes up for auction.
Yeah I haven't dealt with him for a while. I am not surprised that he fell to greed. A few years ago he made me good deals. That era is likely over.
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/01/2012, 08:27 PMQuote from: Tatsujin on 06/01/2012, 05:34 PMAND NOW SEE WHAT HE'S DOING WITH HIS GREAT 1000 BUCK PURCHASE!!!
http://www.ebay.ch/itm/King-Of-Fighters-2000-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Complete-Us-Version-/251070019345?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a74f07711
turned its price up by 30 times!! FUCK that guy!
Oh wow, shit, what a find! Good work, Tatsujin! Hahah! Somebody was paying attention! So I was right; he tells me he thanked the guy repeatedly for giving him the pleasure of paying $1000 bucks for it and I asked him, did you thank him because you think you can flip it for a lot more ??? He didn't answer my question, but you just went and found his listing!!!!! His markups are 30 to 200 times what he paid, so I stand by my "criminal profiteer" assessment! It's not amoral; the clear immoral aspect to it is because he relies on deception and peoples' ignorance.
I would bet that he deceptively downplayed the value to the person that walked into his physical store trying to sell that box of 200 glasses. He paid $100 bucks for ALL 200 glasses and now sells EACH, individually, for $100 bucks... That is probably not even coincidental!!! If the buyers knew that he paid 50 cents for them, they would know they're dealing with a greedy, profiteering asshole! They don't know what he paid, ignorant (on many levels, but yeah), so they hand over the money... To achieve "buy low and sell high", deception is necessary on both ends; he likely deceived the original seller, downplaying the worth to buy them at 50 cents a pop, told the guy, "eh, I don't think I could get much for these, etc." but then as soon as the glasses trade hands, he puts them up on eBay, slaps "rare" and tries to flip the value 200 times more than what the previous seller thought that they worth... Ignorance/deception on both ends was necessary.
Black Tiger, I agree, I kinda didn't think gouging was technically accurate because, to me, it's more like the situation with gasoline, it's the lifeblood of the economy and you have no choice but to buy it if you want to be able to travel/work, etc. Industrial nations would go bye-bye without it, it's that important, like oxygen in the air! Videogames, on the other hand, are luxury items and all of the retro games in question have been ripped to file format and can be downloaded and played with emulators, etc. But, on the other hand, words/phrases get redefined all the time, so when I would see "price gouging" asshole and whatnot, I read it as "greedy profiteering" asshole, etc.
Video Games aren't luxury items. :wink:
lol, he just turned his auction down to US $26.999,94. how generous of him. that makes only 27 times more of what he had initially paid to his nice fellow on May 16, 2012 20:31:27...and put it back again on ebay just a couple of hours later..lol
he even copied the description 1:1 of the previous 1000 buck auction. how smart is that?
and last but not least:
Save $3 On Shipping When You Buy 2 Or More Items
so bootleg
people should really read up on the history of that cart.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/01/2012, 10:47 PMlol, he just turned his auction down to US $26.999,94. how generous of him. that makes only 27 times more of what he had initially paid to his nice fellow on May 16, 2012 20:31:27...and put it back again on ebay just a couple of hours later..lol
Well, he has an answer for that too, Tat! It's storewide, observe:
Quote from: NightWolvehttps://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=229525
You should've told me you were having a 10% off sale so I could've told the fellas about it sooner! Hahaha!
Quote from: megahit79it is everything storewide we run sales all the time be sure to check them out
thanks jay
$40 for a 6ft extension cable;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TurboGrafx-16-to-PC-Engine-controller-extension-cable-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/261033337804?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3cc6cca3cc#ht_739wt_986
At least he coiled it up properly. :roll:
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/01/2012, 11:41 PM$40 for a 6ft extension cable;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TurboGrafx-16-to-PC-Engine-controller-extension-cable-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/261033337804?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3cc6cca3cc#ht_739wt_986
At least he coiled it up properly. :roll:
I bought mine brand new sealed for $15 not long ago.
I need an extension cable. Is $40 a good deal? :P
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/01/2012, 11:41 PM$40 for a 6ft extension cable;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-TurboGrafx-16-to-PC-Engine-controller-extension-cable-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/261033337804?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3cc6cca3cc#ht_739wt_986
At least he coiled it up properly. :roll:
Well,it also converts from tg16 to PCE, which doesn't seem too common.
Someone posted on here cables from monoprice for both duo/PCE and tg16 and they were like $2.95, ridiculously cheap (<3 monoprice!)
Did anyone notice megahit79's bio? This guy is really trying to convince himself (and others) that there's nothing wrong with what he's doing.
http://myworld.ebay.com/megahit79/
MegaHitPlaya.jpg
/megahit79bio.png
Quote from: Opethian on 06/01/2012, 11:23 PMso bootleg
people should really read up on the history of that cart.
KoF 2000 does indeed have an insane history, and for those that have more money than sense, an original cart would sell for several thousand dollars simply because of it's history and the Neo Geo Freak douchebags.
But not $30- or 25,000! Holy fuck! Maybe 4 or 5 or 6k tops. (Who the hell knows once it gets that retarded?) Last year, I bought a few low-end AES from a guy selling his collection on the NG forums and he sold his US KoF 2K for around $2500. Sadly, though some/many say it's worthless because of Neo Geo Freaks' involvement, $1000 is a really good deal for it.
This asshole at Megahit asking $30000 is laughable, but really just so, so shameless. He must have read about the truly historic and mind-boggling sales of 3 copies of Aero Fighters 3 that were found by an ex-SNK employee and were not previously known to exist. They sold for 30,000 EACH! wtf??
http://kotaku.com/5889143/this-video-game-just-sold-at-an-airport-for-over-30000
Thanks for riding Megahit's ass and giving him shit. I hope it turns out to be a bootleg. Oh man I really do.
wow, that link was pretty sweet, but why an airport of all places?
Quote from: Deletion on 06/02/2012, 02:28 AMDid anyone notice megahit79's bio? This guy is really trying to convince himself (and others) that there's nothing wrong with what he's doing.
http://myworld.ebay.com/megahit79/
MegaHitPlaya.jpg
Wow, this is maxhideous!!!
Ah, so there's context, that's where he got the $30,000 figure from! Interesting. That bio is hilarious BTW, good find! Haha! Well, we know how he is able to afford traveling the world as he's bragging about, by shameless profiteering!
Some are just oblivious to certain sectors of gaming culture
https://www.ebay.com/str/Mega-Hit-Video-Games
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (Interesting "Gamer Girl of the Day" feature they got on there!)
Well now, here he is, Jason (or Jay), enjoying himself at the E3 Expo 2011:
MegaHitPlaya.jpg
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10150199524323388
OK, so I'm starting to like the guy even less!!!! ;)
What an uberdouche. At least we know now how he looks like. Lets start photo shop meme attack phase 1 :twisted:
congrats Bernie... lol
Quote from: Bernie on 06/01/2012, 06:24 PMQuote from: guest on 06/01/2012, 06:17 PMSelf-inflicted price gouging: $242.50 shipped (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=251069728134&nma=true&rt=nc&si=0%252B1SwzvHHswmv1NmSglyO11a3zQ%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) for a boxed PC-FX. That's nearly double what I paid for mine and a couple games last year, so let's lynch the seller!
Tee-hee. Bernie can't stop the retards.
I couldnt believe it went for that much either. i started the auction at .99 and had a buy it now of 125.00. so imagine my surprise.
This one isn't terrible, but it's still pretty bad;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Games-/120916028564?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c27282c94#ht_500wt_1204
I wouldn't mind getting Blazing Lasers, R-Type and Bloody Wolf, that latter I had but my Express broke. In the end, if I get that Everquest FlashCard and it works with everything, I won't really care about the originals. It just would be nice, once in a blue moon, to pick up my Express and have everything available at my fingertips. I dunno, at $90 bucks for 5 games, it's $18 a piece, so it's not too bad a deal, plus 3 of the games are well-rated for their genres (2 top shooters and 1 top action game). I have Victory Run and for a racing game, I thought it was so-so, and the other game I don't have an opinion about, but yeah, considering what I've been seeing, it's decent. Would you say it's a pretty bad deal because you've seen these games sell for much cheaper individually, less than $18 ? (Hm, it might actually even out given current prices that I quickly glanced at given one shipping rate for all 5 - It's a close call, though.)
I've seen Victory Run sell for $10 and less. It's only $15 at the reseller down the road from me. Blazing Lasers I traded for Vigilante. Maybe not exactly an even trade, but it was my first trade over on GameTZ.
Now that I look at it again, it doesn't seem so crazy. Not a deal, but not stupid either. My mistake.
Blazing Lazers for Vigilante? Please say you had a extra Blazing Lazers when you made this trade?
Trev the noob shows his true colors, blatant liar about his shit Genny soldering jobs:
Quote(13:54:32) Trevpwnsnoobs: i got a kid to buy a sega genesis off me for $70 that i had a/v modded. i told him that this sega genesis was modded for the clearest picture and sound you can get from the machine, and that obtaining sega genesis's are really hard to aquire
(13:55:02) Trevpwnsnoobs: he bought it without doubt.
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/SuperDeadite/gouger.jpg)
Does it count if it's not eBay?
ROTFLMFAO
Here we go again.
Trev, I can see that you think such a tactic is harmless, but it isn't. These same kids are going to now think this stuff is all expensive and when they decide to sell their goods they'll ask even more for what they were initially charged. You got to be very careful. We are approaching a dangerous time where it may be nearly impossible to buy even the most common of games without getting charged absurd prices because the market now thinks that is the norm.
I posted a YT video a page or two back where Alpha Omega Sin ranted on price gouging/fixing/profiteering. There isn't enough public backlash being generated on YT where it's one of the best sources for spreading information. It needs to get out beyond the public forum. Beyond the inner circle. It won't stop unless the majority get on board.
Swell kid! Heh. Side note, who do I have to ask (besides sunteam_paul) to get an account on where that chatroom is available (pcengine.freeforums.org)?
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/03/2012, 01:40 AMSwell kid! Heh. Side note, who do I have to ask (besides sunteam_paul) to get an account on where that chatroom is available (pcengine.freeforums.org)?
Sunteam is your only hope. He is the sole admin for the site as far as I know.
Quote from: guest on 06/03/2012, 02:14 AMQuote from: Firebomber7 on 06/03/2012, 01:10 AMDoes it count if it's not eBay?
YES.
I was just going by the thread title.
I harass EVERYONE I see on CL, Kijiji (used in Canada), forums, etc. if they overprice things. I also harass store clerks/owners about it.
If you buy something very cheap and sell at just below market value, that's fine. Selling well above value? I'll koncho you to the clouds.
The main reason I posted this was the blatant lie. Soldering a few RCA jacks to a genny then telling someone "this is the best there is" is flat out scamming.
Quote from: Firebomber7 on 06/03/2012, 02:35 AMI was just going by the thread title.
I harass EVERYONE I see on CL, Kijiji (used in Canada), forums, etc. if they overprice things. I also harass store clerks/owners about it.
If you buy something very cheap and sell at just below market value, that's fine. Selling well above value? I'll koncho you to the clouds.
I thought you were being sarcastic. Whew. :)
Quote from: SuperDeadite on 06/03/2012, 01:06 AMTrev the noob shows his true colors, blatant liar about his shit Genny soldering jobs:
Quote(13:54:32) Trevpwnsnoobs: i got a kid to buy a sega genesis off me for $70 that i had a/v modded. i told him that this sega genesis was modded for the clearest picture and sound you can get from the machine, and that obtaining sega genesis's are really hard to aquire
(13:55:02) Trevpwnsnoobs: he bought it without doubt.
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/SuperDeadite/gouger.jpg)
Aww man.. That is terrible. :( Way to go Trev... :|
trev teh 14 yo noosb.
Well that was certainly uneventful.
I did enjoy reading the last 4 pages of the $1500 box thread before it got locked.
FLAMEWAR
its only to 3 different people i know, and they usually get bored with what i sell them and they sell it back to me within 2 weeks for like $10. and its not as bad as it sounds, they usually offer me the money they pay. i dont give them a price, they give it a price.
Quote from: SMF on 06/03/2012, 12:28 AMBlazing Lazers for Vigilante? Please say you had a extra Blazing Lazers when you made this trade?
Yeah, I had an extra copy. Vigilante is worth $5 to me, and Blazing is about $15. I knew it wasn't a balanced trade, but like I said it was my first trade with an established member so I just wanted to get it under my belt.
Quote from: guest on 06/03/2012, 03:12 AMQuote from: Firebomber7 on 06/03/2012, 02:35 AMI was just going by the thread title.
I harass EVERYONE I see on CL, Kijiji (used in Canada), forums, etc. if they overprice things. I also harass store clerks/owners about it.
If you buy something very cheap and sell at just below market value, that's fine. Selling well above value? I'll koncho you to the clouds.
I thought you were being sarcastic. Whew. :)
Not at all. I kancho (who did I spell it wrong before) at every opportunity. I always bring a set of disposable plastic gloves and hand sanitizer with me every where I go, just in case.
just in case of what? ;)
Kancho (カンチョー kanchō?)[1] is a prank often played in Japan; it is performed by clasping the hands together so the index fingers are pointing out and attempting to insert them sharply into someone's anal region when the victim is not looking.[2][3] It is similar to the wedgie or a goosing, although, as compared to kancho, the former mentioned acts do not involve physical contact which is quite as intimate or direct. A Kancho is often executed simultaneously as the offending party loudly emphasizes the second syllable of "Kan-CHO!".
...ha >_>
I just remembered why I don't teach Japanese children anymore, ever.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/03/2012, 03:10 PMKancho (カンチョー kanchō?)[1] is a prank often played in Japan; it is performed by clasping the hands together so the index fingers are pointing out and attempting to insert them sharply into someone's anal region when the victim is not looking.[2][3] It is similar to the wedgie or a goosing, although, as compared to kancho, the former mentioned acts do not involve physical contact which is quite as intimate or direct. A Kancho is often executed simultaneously as the offending party loudly emphasizes the second syllable of "Kan-CHO!".
...ha >_>
Your next task is to look up "ddong chim."
found this in the internet :)
/megahitthegouger.jpg
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/03/2012, 08:54 PMfound this in the internet :)
/megahitthegouger.jpg
He kind of looks like Tucker Max. I don't know if you guys know who that is or not, but this is what they have in common:
They are both assholes*.
*Gougers are assholes. Jay is therefore an asshole.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20080814203232/http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gawker/2008/08/tuckermax4.jpeg)
same person
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/02/2012, 03:42 AMhttps://www.ebay.com/str/Mega-Hit-Video-Games
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (Interesting "Gamer Girl of the Day" feature they got on there!)
Well now, here he is, Jason (or Jay), enjoying himself at the E3 Expo 2011:
MegaHitPlaya.jpg
facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10150199524323388
OK, so I'm starting to like the guy even less!!!! ;)
Looks like he suffers from hover-hand syndrome.
I think his fingers are sore from counting his daily gouged US$1000 bills.
the sad thing is, these 2 looser pimp-wanna-be can't even get real hotties to take pics with. The E3 chicks are okay, fake-cute asian chicks that are a mil a plenty in Tokyo. The other dude's? forget a bout it.
The should bow down and obey Tokei-sama. Look at the hotties I got.. sheit, can you say hotties Mami Inoue & No-ri-ko! These 2 vintage beauties smoke those chicks... lol
/showoff.jpg
I just wanted to chime in here to say that I wish I knew about this place before I did my auction. I was glad that it was brought to my attention that my auction was ridiculous. I obviously was trying to make some good money on my stuff, but I just didn't figure that I was that crazy off on things since all I ever saw or read said that tg16 stuff sold for a ton. My local stores and competition sell tg16 stuff for very high prices and say they sell that stuff all the time for those prices. Coming here people have put me in my place so to speak and got to me to see things differently. I'm still a business and will always have a profit motive over preserving game heritage, but I can try to be more reasonable with pricing and for me my reputation is more important than anything and last thing I want to be known as is a gouging a-hole who is hated. I am very sensitive to this as my prices for other items I buy and sell all the time like nes and snes are competitive and not gouging and i'm very comfortable in that arena. I fully admit I was being a noob and had an auction that was priced way too high for stuff that while it's rare and good, is not worth as much as I was told and thought and at least dealing here for reasonable prices I don't feel dirty.
I am pretty much a victim of noobness and misinformation and maybe a little bit of greed at the idea that my stuff was a pile of gold from the info I had available. Most auctions and market data for these games didn't include the boxes and were just jewel case sales mostly and in some cases that can add a lot of value to the games. Double in some cases for nes/snes games and I didn't know if that applied here. I will never make that mistake again and make an ass out of myself with a ridiculous auction that might have hurt my reputation. I just NEVER run into tg16 stuff and I have been doing the buy/sell/trade thing for years. I just randomly had someone call in my office then drive over here with a large box of tg16 stuff so it all just fell in my lap and I had to run with it since I need to move products fast. Normally this isn't a problem, but with these I couldn't just use my "merchant head" and price and move on since I was stuck wondering if this was a holy grail that come into my possession and would net me a lot of money. Naive, that's me.
Anyways, I hope after my deals here are finalized I will have some rep here and maybe you all will forgive me for trashing your heritage. I hope my even coming here is a sign of good nature. I will be watching this thread because it's fascinating to see all the craziness that goes on. I'm always seeing things from the merchant side but it's nice to see things from the customer side too.
Take care all. I may post some more, but I mainly wanted to get this off my chest.
bald man. You good with us. :)
Nicely put, bald. It's refreshing to see someone admit to their faults and motivations, rather than the usual clowns storming in, ranting and raving about how we're all naive idiots that don't know a good deal when we see it.
Would now be a good time to ask for another 10% off my purchases Baldguy? :-"
Quote from: guest on 06/04/2012, 06:01 PMrather than the usual clowns storming in, ranting and raving about how we're all naive idiots that don't know a good deal when we see it.
but in fact, we don't know a good deal when we see it, that's why we're all le poor (and le dumb) :(
you did right Deadite... ripping off young kids who are exploring this wonderful world of retro gaming is not right. $70 is nothing to us adults but a big sum to kiddies.
Quote from: SuperDeadite on 06/03/2012, 02:40 AMThe main reason I posted this was the blatant lie. Soldering a few RCA jacks to a genny then telling someone "this is the best there is" is flat out scamming.
Nicely put, Baldy. Wish all sellers were as humble as yourself. I fear you are in the minority though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-MARUO-FAMICOM-cartridge-FC-NES-JAPAN-JP-game-ULTRA-RARE-supermaruo-mario-/180896032139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1e3e658b#ht_3069wt_205
houly cowshit!
the funny stuff, this booty really was already sold before for a mere of 6500 US of A Dollars.
Quote from: baldguyvideogames on 06/04/2012, 05:43 PMAnyways, I hope after my deals here are finalized I will have some rep here and maybe you all will forgive me for trashing your heritage. I hope my even coming here is a sign of good nature. I will be watching this thread because it's fascinating to see all the craziness that goes on. I'm always seeing things from the merchant side but it's nice to see things from the customer side too.
Take care all. I may post some more, but I mainly wanted to get this off my chest.
Well, good thing that nobody found your picture before coming here and doing your auction, otherwise Tatsujin might've had a little fun with it making your first post here that much more uncomfortable. ;) Sorry we couldn't do business, BTW... :cry: I went back and checked, I did actually send you my patented $5 offer, sadly, you refused, but hey, at least I tried! Heh-heh.
I have to admit, it's rare to see someone respond to harsh criticism and actually vindicate the fact that it can actually change someone's mind to such a degree. Most would never admit it. The type of "activism" that I see here is mainly to vent (
as well as provide entertainment at times if possible) and I suspect that most people here don't think it can actually help "make things better." You really didn't have to take us seriously (Jay/megahit79 sure doesn't), and you're losing some time breaking that set up and making individual sales to people here, so that's very cool of you. Everyone that has bought something from you states that they are happy with the deals that they got, so I'll take their word for it.
QuoteI'm still a business and will always have a profit motive over preserving game heritage,
I actually understand this and guys like megahit79, you're essentially in the resale business and the objective profit motive will always take precedence (
plus you have far more expenses than an individual, especially if you have a brick/mortar physical location in addition to an online operation). That's how you stay IN business, after all! It's as simple as: the market value is what people are willing to pay for it (e.g. on places like eBay) and if one guy is willing to give you $50 bucks for it and another guy is willing to give you $100 bucks, well, gosh golly, who would you rather do business with? Hm, real tough choice here, but I'm guessing the $100 offer sounds more appealing! ;)
The natural inclination of a seller is to wanna sell for as high as possible and the natural inclination of a buyer is to wanna buy for as low as possible. Neither side wants to get ripped off; you want a respectable profit and the buyer wants a respectable deal - both sides need to be informed for that to happen. Selling for outrageous amounts from the get-go (as in, for a great deal more than what is usually seen) is an indicator that the seller is relying on uninformed/ignorant buyers to click BIN which is when morality enters into it and a judgment can be made about that seller's character (
they're fishing for suckers to take the bait). Just like the movie, there's the good, the bad, and the ugly (
a movie which coincidentally was all about bags of gold and human character!)! And megahit79 definitely falls on the ugly side with his lucky "$30,000 dollar" lottery of a SNK cart and his 20,000% markup on .50 cent glasses!
QuoteI will be watching this thread because it's fascinating to see all the craziness that goes on.
I agree BTW, I have found this thread to be the most fascinating on this board because it's only recently that I learned about what was going on with eBay and the skyrocketing of prices for NEC games. When I resumed visiting this board after a long absence, someone wound up selling Beyond Shadowgate on here for what I thought was an outrageous amount, but I was unaware of what the eBay-effect had done. This thread gave me a crash course, and mind you, normally I'm a free market kind of guy, but when I'm seeing creatures like megahit79 do what they do, I can't help but feel some disgust! But, that's freedom, gotta take the bad with the good! Best you can do is warn people so that they don't do business with a guy like that!
I found some chump selling some manuals/cases on eBay nothing amazing, but he wanted quite a lot for them. I sent him a lowball offer near the end via message, expecting him to barter. He said sorry he's already been offered more, and was just waiting for the auction ends.
As expected, they get listed again as BIN straight after they ended. I'm tempted to give him the same offer, but I don't really want to deal with someone prepared to lie to me to gain profit.
Are you talking about this listing here
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280893458072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/06/2012, 11:11 PMAre you talking about this listing here
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280893458072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
That's swiss780's auction; https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11957.0
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/06/2012, 11:11 PMAre you talking about this listing here
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/280893458072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I hope not because I would think a lot of the forum members here would happily spend $2 each for 16 cases, especially if a bunch of them included manuals. That's a lot cheaper than buying TV Sports XXX games and repurposing them with Sparky stickers, which a lot of us have done. I only wish he had listed that here first to give us first crack at it.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/06/2012, 11:18 PM
That's swiss780's auction;[/quote]
Is he a swissler too?
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2012, 11:33 PMI hope not because I would think a lot of the forum members here would happily spend $2 each for 16 cases, especially if a bunch of them included manuals. That's a lot cheaper than buying TV Sports XXX games and repurposing them with Sparky stickers, which a lot of us have done. I only wish he had listed that here first to give us first crack at it.
He did, see the link in my post. This issue was shipping. Shipping in Canada pretty much sucks. If he sold 1 case to 1 member the cost of shipping would be $5.97. This is the standard shipping cost of a CD w/case from Canada to the U.S.A.
Sorry, I should have clarified better. I think the auction he's listing is LOW. I hope no one is calling him a chump for offering them at those prices. I only wish he offered them here first. :)
I wish he would have put them on here also, I may place a bid if my wife lets me, [-o< it will be my goal to try to get every case filled with a game :dance:
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2012, 11:54 PMSorry, I should have clarified better. I think the auction he's listing is LOW. I hope no one is calling him a chump for offering them at those prices. I only wish he offered them here first. :)
Different guy - and it was Japanese stuff. The only remotely "expensive" cases were Gunhed, which I have, and maybe an Arcade Card one. He wanted about $45 for 9 cases, and I offered him about $25
I can't let this thread fall to the second page. It has taught me so much. :dance:
This isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. At most I would consider these games $20 each (on a good day), so 8 games would go for around $160. The $199.99 starting bid is what pisses me off the most. What happened to auctions that start at a penny?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/turbografx-16-lot-8-games-very-rares-cases-/120930637383#ht_503wt_1219
this is what happens when you use ebay as a price guide. kids, dont let your friends use ebay as a price guide
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/12/2012, 09:34 PMI can't let this thread fall to the second page. It has taught me so much. :dance:
This isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. At most I would consider these games $20 each (on a good day), so 8 games would go for around $160. The $199.99 starting bid is what pisses me off the most. What happened to auctions that start at a penny?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/turbografx-16-lot-8-games-very-rares-cases-/120930637383#ht_503wt_1219
Those are all commons, the most I would pay for em is $10 a piece so yeah thats gouging what hes doing.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/12/2012, 09:43 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 06/12/2012, 09:34 PMI can't let this thread fall to the second page. It has taught me so much. :dance:
This isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. At most I would consider these games $20 each (on a good day), so 8 games would go for around $160. The $199.99 starting bid is what pisses me off the most. What happened to auctions that start at a penny?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/turbografx-16-lot-8-games-very-rares-cases-/120930637383#ht_503wt_1219
Those are all commons, the most I would pay for em is $10 a piece so yeah thats gouging what hes doing.
Dam he would be lucky to get $60 for them all.
I think $60 is low. I could see $100. I couldn't find Blazing Lasers for under $15, and Ninja Spirit is a solid $20 right now. I know both are very popular titles so they should be less, but I wasn't able to find anyone willing to let these titles go for less. I now have two of each, but only because of game lots I purchased through Kijiji (Canada's Craig's List).
Wow he is like :twisted: wanting to take people's money. Between 80 and 100 would not be so bad but what he is asking for is [-X
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/12/2012, 11:27 PMI think $60 is low. I could see $100. I couldn't find Blazing Lasers for under $15, and Ninja Spirit is a solid $20 right now. I know both are very popular titles so they should be less, but I wasn't able to find anyone willing to let these titles go for less. I now have two of each, but only because of game lots I purchased through Kijiji (Canada's Craig's List).
I see your point but, Blazing Lasers you can find anywhere and Ninja Spirit was a pack in with the Duo. Dam everyone thinks O I HAVE A RARE TG16 GAME I'M GONNA MAKE MAD CASH OFF IT. A$$hole$
I like the "very rare cases" bit in the title of the auction. Nice touch. :roll:
Yeah that always catches me eye. But then I see the price and [-(
I have also noticed it is the same sellers that have their prices all the way up,their stuff does not sell and they relist it fro the same price :x.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Express-All-front-Buttons-very-rare-turbografx-16-/180906146654?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2a1ed8bb5e
$25 for some used rubbers. Think I'll pass.
Quote from: guest on 06/15/2012, 05:53 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Express-All-front-Buttons-very-rare-turbografx-16-/180906146654?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2a1ed8bb5e
$25 for some used rubbers. Think I'll pass.
Yeah, I usually pass on used rubbers even if they're free. :wink:
This isn't gouging, but we don't have a "Very common items listed as RARE" thread (yet). Behold! Feast your eyes on this rare copy of TV Sports Hockey!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-TV-Sports-Hockey-Hu-CARD-Rare-HuCARD-/300712516537?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4603dcdbb9#ht_761wt_1189
I love how shipping is almost the same price as the BIN.
All I can say is "EPIC"..LOl :P
I came across this Ebay auction, worth "it" or "not"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-TurboBooster-TurboTap-TurboStick-MORE-/140762864763?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c61edc7b
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/16/2012, 08:56 PMI came across this Ebay auction, worth "it" or "not"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-TurboBooster-TurboTap-TurboStick-MORE-/140762864763?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c61edc7b
Um no, its a lot of a bunch of commons, only thing worthy of note is the booster and the superstick thats it.
Definitely not $390 worth.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/16/2012, 10:00 PMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 06/16/2012, 08:56 PMI came across this Ebay auction, worth "it" or "not"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-TurboBooster-TurboTap-TurboStick-MORE-/140762864763?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c61edc7b
Um no, its a lot of a bunch of commons, only thing worthy of note is the booster and the superstick thats it.
Definitely not $390 worth.
You can't find a booster in the wild. Yeah they're out there, but people aren't selling them. The best price I've seen is $75 shipped. You can get a new TurboStick for $45 shipped. The console is about $40. The games are common, but you won't find them on eBay for any less that $15 a pop. So 13x$15 = $195. Add on the $75 + $45 + $40 = $160. Total is $355. There's also another joystick in there. I don't think the price is crazy, but I agree it would be nice if there was at least 1 uncommon game in there.
If you have zero options other that eBay in your area then I don't think it's a terrible deal. Plus everything looks to be in great/excellent shape.
I need more options, I am moving moving to California there has to be mor TG16 there, that is where I got my original console.
Fifty-----> are you crazy.. $45?....that looks like a used one and it's $10 to $15 at the most...
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/16/2012, 10:10 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/16/2012, 10:00 PMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 06/16/2012, 08:56 PMI came across this Ebay auction, worth "it" or "not"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-TurboBooster-TurboTap-TurboStick-MORE-/140762864763?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c61edc7b
Um no, its a lot of a bunch of commons, only thing worthy of note is the booster and the superstick thats it.
Definitely not $390 worth.
You can't find a booster in the wild. Yeah they're out there, but people aren't selling them. The best price I've seen is $75 shipped. You can get a new TurboStick for $45 shipped. The console is about $40. The games are common, but you won't find them on eBay for any less that $15 a pop. So 13x$15 = $195. Add on the $75 + $45 + $40 = $160. Total is $355. There's also another joystick in there. I don't think the price is crazy, but I agree it would be nice if there was at least 1 uncommon game in there.
If you have zero options other that eBay in your area then I don't think it's a terrible deal. Plus everything looks to be in great/excellent shape.
dude that is a terrible deal. Thats like $200 tops. You can get a duo and games for cheaper then that
LOL. I knew I'd catch hell for breaking it down like that. I just want to point out that I said "If you have no other options" and that I never said it was a great deal. I just didn't think it was a horrific gouge.
Sparky is correct about the $45 for the TurboStick. What I was saying is that I paid $45 shipped to get a new one in a box. The one in the auction is definitely used so it's much less.
I find there is a problem on putting a value on common games. Stuff like China Warrior is a 'real' common, but Ballistix and Boxyboy while common in some places is not common where I am. It's less common and when I do see either of them sell for $20 minimum. If anyone here has a spare copy of Ballistix and Boxyboy they are willing to sell me for less that $20 please PM me.
eBay is full of great deals. If it's your only option, then you can get that stuff for the prices others are quoting.
If you're not collecting for the sake of collecting and want to actually play games, then you can get a fully modified Duo R/RX and some of the greatest games of all time for less.
Quote from: guest on 06/15/2012, 05:53 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Express-All-front-Buttons-very-rare-turbografx-16-/180906146654?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2a1ed8bb5e
$25 for some used rubbers. Think I'll pass.
he is selling the controller board with speaker as well.
wonder where the rest of it is
$119 for a TG-16 console + Keith Courage.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-16-Grafx-game-system-console-game-Keith-Courage-works-great-vintage-/320929355708?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab8e157bc#ht_609wt_1019
I'll never understand people that just throw something up on eBay to sell. Where's the presentation? This kind of thing says to me, "I've had this shit in a box for years and never took care of it. Buy it from me."
thats on him, he may never sell it, when i sell vw parts i try to clean then first.
Thats ridiculouos, I should offer him USD 5.00 but shipping is also a lot.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/19/2012, 11:20 PMThats ridiculouos, I should offer him USD 5.00 but shipping is also a lot.
It's free in the US. $36 to Canada which is over average.
$130 for Cadash and Parasol Stars;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PARASOL-STARS-BUBBLE-BOBBLE-III-Cadash-PC-Engine-HuCARD-TurboGrafx-16-/140779899209?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20c722c949#ht_500wt_1219
$99 Starting Bid, with $250 BIN for Soldier Blade! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-with-manual-/110901102482?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d2388792#ht_1417wt_1082
Ouch, a complete PCE Parasol Stars should be around $50, $60 tops, and Cadash is a cheapie title (think I got my loose copy for around $2)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/19/2012, 02:32 PM$119 for a TG-16 console + Keith Courage.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-16-Grafx-game-system-console-game-Keith-Courage-works-great-vintage-/320929355708?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab8e157bc#ht_609wt_1019
I'll never understand people that just throw something up on eBay to sell. Where's the presentation? This kind of thing says to me, "I've had this shit in a box for years and never took care of it. Buy it from me."
I could stick my head up a bulls ass, but I would rather take the Butcher's word for it.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 06/20/2012, 01:25 PMOuch, a complete PCE Parasol Stars should be around $50, $60 tops, and Cadash is a cheapie title (think I got my loose copy for around $2)
The Turbo version has actually finally come down in price a lot this past year and sells for around $30 complete now.
Quote from: guest on 06/21/2012, 04:49 PMQuote from: Samurai Ghost on 06/20/2012, 01:25 PMOuch, a complete PCE Parasol Stars should be around $50, $60 tops, and Cadash is a cheapie title (think I got my loose copy for around $2)
The Turbo version has actually finally come down in price a lot this past year and sells for around $30 complete now.
Yeah I managed to get a copy for under $40. The crazy one now is Soldier Blade it seems.
Yeah Parasol Stars is one of those rare games that is actually more expensive for the PCE version.
Meanwhile for Soldier Blade, a loose copy for the PCE can be found for under $20 fairly easily.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Bonks-Adventure-Nintendo-1994-cartridge-only-CLEAN-TESTED-WORKING-/180910459451?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a1f1a8a3b
Ok when did Bonks Adventure on the NES suddenly become this rare gem? 179.99 BIN and a 162.99 auction start lol ok i must be missing something.
All of those late-period NES games have taken a turn for the worse in the last couple years.
Quote from: guest on 06/22/2012, 01:16 PMAll of those late-period NES games have taken a turn for the worse in the last couple years.
Its a joke, I remembering walking thru Funcoland (yea that long ago) and seeing it on the shelf in box for $5 so i grabbed it to see how bad it was lol. Its an ok game not great and not worth what people are asking.
You guys do see the @@@@@@ RARE! @@@@@@ part in the title right? That right there means it's rare and valuable. Definitely worth a $179.99 BIN :lol:
Ended $166 w/8 bids:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-Bonks-Adventure-Nintendo-1994-Very-RARE-NICE-/230804129499?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35bcff86db
Bonk, Snow Bros, Bomberman 2 = ended $300:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-NES-bomberman-2-bonks-adventure-snow-brothers-/270994473967?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f188783ef
$104 with 2 days left:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonks-Adventure-Nintendo-NES-1994-/280903150035?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416721e9d3
I'm by no means justifying these prices, but it's crazy to look at what's happened. NES Bonk hovered around $20-50 for years, then, two years ago, *BANG*.
If you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/24/2012, 03:08 PMIf you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
"MINT CONDITION! ULTRA ULTRA ULTRA ULTRA ULTRA RARE!!"
Patented $5 offer for this one? I think he qualifies.
I offered 3.75
Has it declined yet? There is one for $275 I offered 75.00 and was declined.
We should all make an offer for USD$50.00 maybe he will get the hint. :lol:
The one I have is in better shape anyways. :dance:
Any truth to the claim that only 1200 US 3.0 cards were made?
Making lowball offers to gouging fools is fun and all, but maybe we should start making realistic offers. What the item is actually worth. :)
That wouldn't be fun...
If you really want to send a message, why not send a link to the only System 3.0 card that has sold in eBay's history, which went for $150 with the 4-in-1?
I just found this listed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-With-CDROM-Unit-/140783890548?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c75fb074
I mean really, the TG16 is cracked the control port is not 100% functional and no cables to go with it and he wants that much. What a joke.
Oh And no system card :shock:
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/24/2012, 08:30 PMI just found this listed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-With-CDROM-Unit-/140783890548?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c75fb074
I mean really, the TG16 is cracked the control port is not 100% functional and no cables to go with it and he wants that much. What a joke.
Hahaha nice find and what a dick!
I got a counter offer from my original offer of USD 50.00. He counteroffer at USD $350.00. W :-&hat a deal.
Here is the listing again
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270966944393&ssPageName=ADME:X:BOCOR:US:1123
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/24/2012, 04:44 PMThat wouldn't be fun...
True. But, I believe that will send a better message. If sellers receive tons of realistic offers for what games and consoles are worth it may make a difference. I may be being too optimistic here but what's there to lose?
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/24/2012, 09:00 PMI got a counter offer from my original offer of USD 50.00. He counteroffer at USD $350.00. W :-&hat a deal.
Here is the listing again
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270966944393&ssPageName=ADME:X:BOCOR:US:1123
Haha.. I will offer $52.63 not a cent more
Let us know if he counter offers.
$350??? :shock:
Makes me sorta glad I snagged my complete SSC 3.0 when I did back in '02. Bought it from a online store for 17 GBP, still have the receipt. Can't remember what it was in USD though. $35 comes to mind... could be wrong. Either way, people these days are nuts, anyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future? :(
When it first came out it was like 99.00 with the 3-1 CD or the other option for 69.00 for the Super System card by itself. Mail order only.
Not eBay but holy shite!
http://www.japangamestock.com/buy_video_games.php?cPath=58_71&products_id=4983
Quote from: Mishran on 06/24/2012, 10:52 PManyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future? :(
Why the frowny face? A crash in this sense would be awesome. These insane prices are for retro stuff only, the mainstream game industry is doing just fine. A crash would mean prices across the board would come back down again. The downside would be a lot less stuff for sale. It's these high prices that are causing people to dig through their closets and get some of this stuff out on the market.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/24/2012, 03:08 PMIf you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
I'll throw a $100 offer at him. I think that's reasonable. As for it being MINT CONDITION I would have to disagree. Check out the thumb crud on the insert arrow.
[EDIT] He countered at $300 with a note saying, "It's extremely rare, what is the highest you will pay for the item?" to which I replied, "It is not rare, eBay sellers just assume it is. I have already sent you my highest offer. FYI, there has been a Super System Card 3.0 relisted multiple times on eBay for $275 BIN. It has never sold, and never will. My offer is the same."
That is awesome, maybe he will get the hint, I will try to do the same thing later.
Quote from: city41 on 06/25/2012, 12:08 AMQuote from: Mishran on 06/24/2012, 10:52 PManyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future? :(
Why the frowny face? A crash in this sense would be awesome. These insane prices are for retro stuff only, the mainstream game industry is doing just fine. A crash would mean prices across the board would come back down again. The downside would be a lot less stuff for sale. It's these high prices that are causing people to dig through their closets and get some of this stuff out on the market.
I agree on a crash only because people are getting tired of paying $60 for a game only to see that same game for $30 a few months later. NOT every game released is worth big money and i will only dish out that much for games like Zelda or a God Of War game. But again to each their own.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/24/2012, 09:48 PMTrue. But, I believe that will send a better message. If sellers receive tons of realistic offers for what games and consoles are worth it may make a difference. I may be being too optimistic here but what's there to lose?
Nothing, I'm sure others have, no reason not to. There are enough people here to go around, you just wanna take away my fun! ;)
My $99 offer was declined on the counter-offer.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/25/2012, 12:59 AMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 06/24/2012, 03:08 PMIf you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
I'll throw a $100 offer at him. I think that's reasonable. As for it being MINT CONDITION I would have to disagree. Check out the thumb crud on the insert arrow.
[EDIT] He countered at $300 with a note saying, "It's extremely rare, what is the highest you will pay for the item?" to which I replied, "It is not rare, eBay sellers just assume it is. I have already sent you my highest offer. FYI, there has been a Super System Card 3.0 relisted multiple times on eBay for $275 BIN. It has never sold, and never will. My offer is the same."
A Duo (which has a built in 3.0 system card) is less than $300.
The conversation I have had with this megahit79 about his bonk 3 manual:
"Dear schmuckofni,
wow thats a great deal horrible for the seller
thanks jay
- megahit79
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From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-25-12 10:17:45 PDT
Dear megahit79,
Good luck on your manual sale, someone got the game and the manual for almost half of what you are charging. http://www.ebay.com/itm/110897589611?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
- schmuckofni
From: megahit79
To: schmuckofni
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 20:26:57 PDT
Dear schmuckofni,
We dont bother worrying about what people who dont like the fact that games are collectable and have been for some time.I just sold a neo turf masters for $29.993 it cost us originally $500 but things get rare not just videogames all kinds of things
thanks jay
- megahit79
From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 19:29:00 PDT
Dear megahit79,
Good luck, apparently no one at pc enginefx will buy it for that much. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.2310
- schmuckofni
From: megahit79
To: schmuckofni
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 19:01:29 PDT
Dear schmuckofni,
It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay
- megahit79
From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 18:59:29 PDT
Dear megahit79,
Why do you think this manual is worth so much?"
lol. Let it go. At this point its harassment. :)
Quote from: Bernie on 06/25/2012, 02:42 PMlol. Let it go. At this point its harassment. :)
Trust me I'm done with this idiot. I'm half tempted to just use my bad ass copier copier at work and make a bunch of repros and sell em on ebay for .99 a piece. :P
Ah, an old favorite, Jay/megahit79, with his lucky "$30,000 dollar" lottery of a SNK cart! Didn't think the subject would go back to him any time soon. It seems his sale price is down to $240 from $300, so we've had some kind of an effect on his pricing. Very stubborn fella, though! ;)
re: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?
re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2012, 03:19 PMre: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?
re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?
LMAO.. Did you actually send these messages?
Quote from: Bernie on 06/25/2012, 03:23 PMQuote from: guest on 06/25/2012, 03:19 PMre: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?
re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?
LMAO.. Did you actually send these messages?
If he did he would make my day and I thought what I did was bad lol.
Looked up his "Neo Turf Masters" reference.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Turf-Masters-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Us-Version-/251004364237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7106a5cd#ht_500wt_969
$19,999.93 normally, but if you hurry, you can get it on sale for $15,999.94!!!! Wow! Don't most people hate golf games ? I'm not sure I ever met anyone that likes them to be honest. ;)
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/25/2012, 04:30 PMLooked up his "Neo Turf Masters" reference.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Turf-Masters-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Us-Version-/251004364237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7106a5cd#ht_500wt_969
$19,999.93 normally, but if you hurry, you can get it on sale for $15,999.94!!!! Wow! Don't most people hate golf games ? I'm not sure I ever met anyone that likes them to be honest. ;)
Maybe Nintendo Golf just because its got annoying sounds to piss off your significant other. :P Yeah, he also said he paid $500 for it so thats like a 30x markup point sheesh. You should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.
Here's my conversation with the syscard goober:
Starting Price - $356.25 BIN
Me: $100 offer - "The last two copies sold for $150 with Gate of Thunder and $285 with a complete TG-CD system and Gate of Thunder, so you're waaaaay off on price for just a 3.0 syscard.'
Gouger: $350 counter offer - "Then you don't want it that bad, and someone else will pay for it."
Me: $93.75 counter offer - "Nope, I sure don't want it so bad that I'll pay three times what it's worth. But who knows - fools sometimes attract other fools, and you know what they say about fools and money."
Gouger: declined
Me: $90.00 counter offer - "It looks like my previous offer was in error. Seeing as this system card is missing the sleeve (is that a frickin' baggie?!?), it cannot be considered 'like new' or in 'mint condition', so I've lowered my price accordingly. Wish me luck!"
Gouger: $300 counter offer - "It's not missing a sleeve or anything. Everything is in perfect condition."
Me: declined (I can't make more counter offers) - "Your pictures tell a different tale, as no sleeve is shown & the HuCARD & case appear in need of cleaning. I don't know what kind of nickle bag you've imprisoned that system card, but I know it's not the proper vinyl sleeve it originally was shipped."
And now I've exhausted my allowed offers. Damn. 'Twas fun while it lasted.
lmao. NecroPhile, I love you.. Not in that way tho.... :)
QuoteDear schmuckofni,
It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay
- megahit79
"The videogame business". Not developing or publishing or retail sales... or playing and appreciating games... just flipping items and price fixing. It's all just business to them, telling people they buy from how worthless their goods are and then turning around and hyping it to all 133t collectors. "Staff" sounds like a lot. If it's at least five people, that's a good four years each. No wonder they're experts on not selling things.
I still can't believe how these assholes actually try to justify their prices, but then turn around and brag about ripping people off for massive profit.
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2012, 07:05 PMQuoteDear schmuckofni,
It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay
- megahit79
"The videogame business". Not developing or publishing or retail sales... or playing and appreciating games... just flipping items and price fixing. It's all just business to them, telling people they buy from how worthless their goods are and then turning around and hyping it to all 133t collectors. "Staff" sounds like a lot. If it's at least five people, that's a good four years each. No wonder they're experts on not selling things.
I still can't believe how these assholes actually try to justify their prices, but then turn around and brag about ripping people off for massive profit.
I sell to stores once in a while, and I love the "Well that system has really nose dived lately..." and try to convince you they are doing you a favor by taking it for anything.
One guy offered me a whopping $20 for a boxed chrono trigger and I asked him what he would sell it for...he said $200, right after he said the virtual console has really killed the market.
These guys all feed of each other in terms of driving prices up.
Same store had GameCube metroid prime for $70.
Well I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 07:49 PMWell I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.
I went ahead and did it too. I wonder when he will figure out that no one is going to pay his prices?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/25/2012, 05:32 PMYou should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.
I didn't realise the Samurai auction was his also. That makes perfect sense though. Ha! He's relisted it quite a few times already.
Does it cost anything to relist an item over and over like that?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/25/2012, 08:19 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/25/2012, 05:32 PMYou should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.
I didn't realise the Samurai auction was his also. That makes perfect sense though. Ha! He's relisted it quite a few times already.
Does it cost anything to relist an item over and over like that?
Nope, as long as the item don't sell he won't get charged. He gets the 1 listing fee but after that he can relist as many times as he wants.
I recently won an auction for Samurai Ghost at $39-
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190677573793?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
An auction, where everyone was free to bid as much as they are willing to pay, in which last minute irrationally high bids are easy to make.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 07:49 PMWell I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.
He declined my offer with no response (( shrugs))
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2012, 08:47 PMI recently won an auction for Samurai Ghost at $39-
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190677573793?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
An auction, where everyone was free to bid as much as they are willing to pay, in which last minute irrationally high bids are easy to make.
What can I say, I'm a collectable!
Quote from: Bernie on 06/25/2012, 06:37 PMlmao. NecroPhile, I love you.. Not in that way tho.... :)
Yeah, Necro. You made my day with that one.
Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.
Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 11:36 PMOk wait one second is this game really worth that much.
Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37
Um no, I got mine loose for around $20. I feel sorry for the poor bastard who paid that much for that game.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 11:36 PMOk wait one second is this game really worth that much.
Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37
LOL HELL NO.
Why would they buy that one when they could have gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Order-Griffon-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Box-TG16-/350498955835?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D200782801719%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D175557061442308465
But i see a fool showed up with his money.
Let me just be clear, I still think $149 is WAY TO MUCH MONEY. Also when did Order of the Griffon get released with a hard case and plastic insert? Did i miss something.
Well the condition of the box is much better for the first one, but $100 better? Hmm...
Quote from: SMF on 06/26/2012, 12:13 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 11:36 PMOk wait one second is this game really worth that much.
Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37
LOL HELL NO.
Why would they buy that one when they could have gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Order-Griffon-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Box-TG16-/350498955835?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D200782801719%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D175557061442308465
But i see a fool showed up with his money.
That would be poweredupvideogames for ya, he does that with almost every auction he has put up and yet people are stupid enough to pay for it. Check out his zelda windwalker auction, about laughed my ass off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Zelda-Wind-Waker-Nintendo-Gamecube-NEW-Sealed-Original-/350561579539?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519f193213 He must have been digging in the bargain bin at walmart and decided he can charge 10x the amount he paid for it.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 06/25/2012, 11:36 PMOk wait one second is this game really worth that much.
Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37
Wow, that just went up today. I didn't think it was going to sell for a second. Shit... I have one of these and now I'm thinking I should put it up just so I can buy more Turbo stuff with the profits.
Quote from: SMF on 06/26/2012, 12:15 AMAlso when did Order of the Griffon get released with a hard case and plastic insert?
It didn't. That '100% complete' OotG is missing the plastic tray in exchange for a recycled Keith Courage case.
Add this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359
lolol wtf,
someone needs to Yoga Flame his nads
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/26/2012, 11:10 AMAdd this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359
He has 0 feedback. I doubt anyone will buy this off him. Well... I hope no one does.
Quote from: GameFreak on 06/26/2012, 11:10 AMAdd this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359
He probably meant to list it at $15.99. As bad as crazy gougers get, this would be like listing SMB/Duck Hunt for $100. They are high profile cheap games.
^I highly doubt it since he has a "buy it now" price also. What are the chances he listed both prices by accident. He sells chess stuff so this is what he does with his pawns.
Heh, that's crazy. Those two ain't worth more than $30, tops.
Yeah, especially SFII'. That game can be had for less than $5 if you look around.
Quote from: guest on 06/26/2012, 12:13 PMQuote from: GameFreak on 06/26/2012, 11:10 AMAdd this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359
He probably meant to list it at $15.99. As bad as crazy gougers get, this would be like listing SMB/Duck Hunt for $100. They are high profile cheap games.
I sent him a message.
QuoteI hope you do realize....that both of these games can be had, right here on eBay, for under 15.00 each. If ya wanna sell these, might want to adjust your starting bid.
I thought it was decent, and to the point actually. Here is his response.
QuoteHi Jimilee2012,
Thank you for the advice! Next time you see me overpricing something, don't be so helpful. I don't know you and don't value your opinion.
Thanks,
the3trajes
What an ass..
So I sent this.
QuoteWow... Was trying to be helpful, as I am a collector of TG-16/PCengine games and hardware. Any search for these two games would have proved me right. But since you choose to remain ignorant, enjoy your two games that will never sell at that price.
Have a nice day
Quote from: Bernie on 06/26/2012, 03:31 PMWhat an ass..
Indeed. Time to waste some time with seemingly interested party questions.
What a dingleberry!
Lol what a spermburper.
Yeah I can see people trying to overcharge for what they think is a really rare game, but $150 for two extremely common games? What's next, SuperMario/Duckhunt loose for $59.99, BIN $74.99?
Is he that stupid and ignorant of current prices for those games which are going to show up in searches right alongside with his listing OR is he that much of an asshole hoping to find a sucker willing to pay that much? I guess his response, "Next time you see me overpricing something, don't be so helpful. I don't know you and don't value your opinion." indicates the latter... He's in the megahit79 column.
O I think this calls for MESSAGE ATTACKS LOL, But only helpful message attacks of course lol.
Here is his latest reply.
QuoteI am not ignorant and you are not trying to be helpful. Your advice is self serving. I have had these games in my posession for over 20 years. If they sell that's fine, if not that's fine too. I am happy either way.
Thanks,
the3trajes
And my last response.
QuoteLook fella, I was trying to be helpful.. Not self serving. I already have these games, so how is it self serving? Read here for more info on how high a price you are asking is. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.2490 Or, do not read it and stay ignorant. Yes, ignorant. Cause someone that is not, would want to learn what something is worth, and is open to suggestion, which is certainly not yourself. Learn to search before you try to sell. And learn to take advice, and furthermore...just learn something, you ignorant little man. Also, learn to spell possession. Maybe if your first response to me was not so rude, I wouldn't have said for you to remain ignorant.. But, looks like I hit the nail on the head though.
Ignorant little man comment made me almost piss myself from laughing so hard lol.
Over 20 years eh?
SFII came out in 1993.
So.
uh.
LOL WHAT.
Fighting Street came out in '89, right? Maybe the dumbfuck is averaging.... more likely he's full of shit and hasn't owned 'em for even a year.
You should've just posted some current eBay links to the games and that's about it... LOL @ his, "Your advice is self serving." Not when the user is an eBay search away from finding the same items for pennies on the dollar compared to what this jag is asking!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-II-Dash-NEC-PC-Engine-HuCard-Japan-/ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-II-Dash-NEC-PC-Engine-HuCard-Japan-/330752150522?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d025d4bfa#ht_500wt_897) - $9.99
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Fighting-Street-TurboGrafxCD-1989-/ (http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Fighting-Street-TurboGrafxCD-1989-/56232862?_refkw=nec+Fighting+street&_pcatid=2&_pcategid=139973&LH_ItemCondition=4000&_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_dashexp=1) - $17.99 (though, upon a 2nd look, this one does point to a Japanese copy)
So I guess I'm wrong, he is stupid and ignorant (still an asshole though). He didn't do a pre-search to see how much they're already going for.
Completed eBay sales of SFII' CIB are almost all $10 - $12. I saw one listing for Fighting Street, which failed to sell for $18. So $30 would be more than what eBay shoppers are currently willing to pay. Hopefully other ignorant sellers don't use his asking price as a basis to put up similar lots for $300+.
There are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
Quote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
No one is going to relax until they see some senseable pricing happening. These jerks are cashing in and artificially inflating prices to something we love and hold dear.
our ballsacks? :D jk!
What a eunuch.
He needs to learn to take advise.
Quote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
No, we wont relax. The title of this thread states exactly what it is about. If you do not like it, get the hell out of it, and don't read it.
Quote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
It's hard to relax about the thing that's fuckin up the entire gaming market in general and causing jackoffs to treat gaming as "business".
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2012, 09:53 AMQuote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
It's hard to relax about the thing that's fuckin up the entire gaming market in general and causing jackoffs to treat gaming as "business".
But they only do it because you have idiots who pay those stupid prices. Who here buys coffee from Starbucks? Same thing...
ebay is not a price guide. just laugh people out of the building when they reference BIN listings that have sat for years.
Quote from: Mishran on 06/27/2012, 10:13 AMBut they only do it because you have idiots who pay those stupid prices. Who here buys coffee from Starbucks? Same thing...
I understand what you are trying to say here, but this is still a bad comparison. A coffee at Tim Horton's costs $1.40. A coffee at Starbucks is $1.90. It's a difference of .50 cents. Now if Starbucks sold a basic coffee at $190 dollars then you would have a case.
Bitching about gougers from here on the sidelines is fun, and it's even more fun to drive them out of the forums, but going into the wolf's den and arguing with them on ebay is a waste of time. We can't even talk sense into gougers when they come here trying to buddy up and it's twenty against one.
Quote from: Mishran on 06/27/2012, 10:13 AMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 06/27/2012, 09:53 AMQuote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
It's hard to relax about the thing that's fuckin up the entire gaming market in general and causing jackoffs to treat gaming as "business".
But they only do it because you have idiots who pay those stupid prices. Who here buys coffee from Starbucks? Same thing...
Agreed. If gougers are the pimps, impatient collectors are the johns. I wouldn't mind seeing a separate "collecting much?" thread.
The idiots who buy from eBay simply don't know any better.
There are lots of honest retards that just go on ebay to buy/sell, and don't realize what they're doing.
The average person is a jackass.
in other forums its known as the whine thread. so you can bitch aboutr anything. this is good so we newbees know what not to pay.
We continue to get people from each new wave of members who try to educate us about how all Turbo games are super expensive and how we are simply lying about fantasies that we wish were true. This thread documents proof of actual value as much as it details the extent that sone people go to to manipulate the market. Someone who took advantage of the good will of other members went so far as to delete the original thread to cover his tracks.
Just like with any discussion, if it doesn't interest you, no one is forcing you to participate. This thread is a more useful price guide than anything else online and is priceless for those who don't have a feel for what to expect to pay for anything.
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2012, 10:39 AMBitching about gougers from here on the sidelines is fun, and it's even more fun to drive them out of the forums, but going into the wolf's den and arguing with them on ebay is a waste of time. We can't even talk sense into gougers when they come here trying to buddy up and it's twenty against one.
Quote from: Mishran on 06/27/2012, 10:13 AMQuote from: guest on 06/27/2012, 09:53 AMQuote from: city41 on 06/26/2012, 11:24 PMThere are some seriously tightly clenched sphincters in this thread. Relax folks, it's ebay.
It's hard to relax about the thing that's fuckin up the entire gaming market in general and causing jackoffs to treat gaming as "business".
But they only do it because you have idiots who pay those stupid prices. Who here buys coffee from Starbucks? Same thing...
Agreed. If gougers are the pimps, impatient collectors are the johns. I wouldn't mind seeing a separate "collecting much?" thread.
Yes ! we need a thread where people brag about how much they overpaid for turbobs!! someone start this nao!!
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12134.0
I picked up new adventure island (Hu only) on eBay and there was a sticker on the back that said "Buy it now - $129.95"
No, that's not near what I paid ($14.50), but they previously tried...
This is not an ebay listing but would like to see what you guys think of this craiglist listing. Personally I think he is overpricing just about everything. [-(
Jaguar with Cd addon WORKING, comes with two controllers one is six button controller, the jaguar box, tempest 2000, AvP with overlay, Kasumi ninja complete, and cyber morph all for 300
I have a Neo Geo AES with one controller the arcade one, with samurai spirits II and magicians quest all complete and has the debug menu so you can play games in any region and have infinite lives and such but you would have to provide your own av cord cause im included the cord for the sega cd im selling. 300
I have a sega cd model 1 rare version with sega model 1 about 6 controllers, with Popful Mail complete (rare), sol feace, mortal kombat cd, prize fight and some genesis games, selling for 250
Selling sega nomad with battery adapter for 60 dollars
selling snes 2nd model with mario all star, mario rpg, donkey kong 1 2 3 also included some other games with box and 1 controller for 200
selling Turbo grafix 16 with cd addon and 4 games of your choice, two controller and turbo pad for 350
selling Turbo duo with about 5 games with one controller for 450
selling my entire nes collection about 30 games some rare ones like dragon warrior IV with both nes toploader and toaster model. about 4 controllers and 1 nes advantage for 330
selling atari 5200 4 port model with box and 3 games for 70 dollars
selling atari 7800 and atari jr with some unopened 7800 games two which are rare for 200 and comes with rare nes like controller
intellivision with rare vampire game and some sports game for 90
Also have some rare ps1 and ps2 games like suikoden II and Suikoden IV and other assortments of non open collectors editions
Quoteselling Turbo grafix 16 with cd addon and 4 games of your choice, two controller and turbo pad for 350
selling Turbo duo with about 5 games with one controller for 450
I'm guessing that the games that come with these lots do not included Dynastic Hero, Beyond Shadowgate, Super Air Zonk, Godzilla, etc. In which case, the Turbo-CD lot is likely only worth as much as $150 and the TurboDuo lot as much as $250.
I would say the Turbo CD lot is worth around $200-$230 just because it's including some games.
Quote from: guest on 06/27/2012, 10:39 AMThe idiots who buy from eBay simply don't know any better.
There are lots of honest retards that just go on ebay to buy/sell, and don't realize what they're doing.
The average person is a jackass.
Especially for Turbo/PCE stuff... That said I get great deals on SMS and Genesis stuff on eBay all the time, probably because it's not some NES/SNES crap which most "retro gamers" seem to think is the be-all-end-all of gaming.
At the CCAG there were legitimate people that were selling tons of stuff at ebayish prices.
Not because they were dicks, but because they didn't know any better. They're not aware of forums/other ways to price stuff.
Fortunately, they were all willing to haggle because they'd rather sell stuff than not sell stuff. The only stubborn jackass was the guy selling Famicom carts for retarded prices. He was mostly there to show his crap off. He even said he wasn't looking to part with any of it but would for the right price.
His manliness was destroyed when he saw what I was packin at the Aetherbyte booth.
TWO duo-rs!? His peepee shrunk. Then I told him I could buy half those games for 3-6$.
I got boxed Magic of Scheherazade and Battle of Olympus games for 15$ total, and Arcana boxed for 10$.
Then I took the Scheherazade and Olympus carts and traded them to get other games, since I just wanted the boxes and shit!
I traded Olympus for like, 10$ worth of NES carts!
The Sch.Olympus dude used ebay as his price figure outter. I watched him look up the games on ebay and then label his stuff he was selling. He was only selling high quality stuff. Nice boxes/carts/everything.
Here's the kicker though.
He was using eBay, but pricing things 5-10$ below ebay prices. I went and looked them up myself to see, and I was like "well how about that, he's not a retard!"
So, hats off to that guy. He's legit in my book. He also sold alot of stuff.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/28/2012, 09:33 AMI would say the Turbo CD lot is worth around $200-$230 just because it's including some games.
It really depends on the games and the thing about a lot is that the buyer has to take it all, regardless of their interest in each item. So even if some unattractive games can sell for $10 each, tacking five onto a lot doesn't make it $50 more attractive. Unless you've pieced together a generally recognized set of some sort, the more you add to a lot, the greater the discount should be conpared to individual values. I sold a modded Duo R with nine games for $170, but although I know I could have made more money if I wanted, I don't believe that it was worth $350 because of average individual eBay prices.
I love Famicom carts because they are so colorful, but I have a box of them that I don't need. Bought a lot in game shops in Japan but loved when I found boxes of them at flea markets marked "100 yen each". Maybe I'll make a sale thread or raffle some off one of these days.
Not gouging, but funny:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHINA-WARRIOR-rare-EXTRAS-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEC-Hu-card-/110906904121?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d2910e39
"My most recent yard sale treasure find!" (I scored this in the wild so you don't have to!)
"All of the discs and Hu cards are in excellent shape...as an added bonus many of them have tricks, tips and codes written inside the covers" (genuine handwriting in pen by a ten-year old!)
this guy looks legit.
I may bid on some of that jive.
Quotethis guy looks legit.
I may bid on some of that jive.
agree...
I might toss in some bids also. At least his items all have a low starting bid price.
It would have been nice to find that bundle at a yard sale. I wonder what he paid for all of it....$5-$10 maybe?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39&item=110906904121&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Nice find! Wow, he's really going against the tide, $3 bucks to start for everything he got a hold of. I'm tempted to grab Blazing Lasers, I kinda would like an original as somewhat of a game collector, but since I plan to buy KRIKzz's upcoming HuFlashCard, I wanna spend the money there. Anyway, cool guy though.
Hell yeah, thanks for the link. Nice to find a genuine auction. Gonna throw some bids out.
Yeah, im "watching" almost all of them too
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2012, 03:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39&item=110906904121&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Yeah, nice auctions! I'm hoping I can get Tail Spin.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 06/28/2012, 12:26 PMI love Famicom carts because they are so colorful, but I have a box of them that I don't need. Bought a lot in game shops in Japan but loved when I found boxes of them at flea markets marked "100 yen each". Maybe I'll make a sale thread or raffle some off one of these days.
i would be up for that just bought star soldier my first famicom cart just need to get a a famicom now got a few on ebuy in the uk with AV mods payday its mine if there any left.
$40 starting bid with a $100 BIN for Bonk Adventure and Revenge;
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=turbo+grafx&_sacat=1249&_odkw=turbo+grafx&_osacat=0
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/29/2012, 08:15 PM$40 starting bid with a $100 BIN for Bonk Adventure and Revenge;
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=turbo+grafx&_sacat=1249&_odkw=turbo+grafx&_osacat=0
*
Makes random pissed off noises
This one will bug you...
Neutopia for $125 BIN?! WTF are people thinking? I saw Neutopia sell for $40 complete in case and thought that was high. $85 for a box? Feck me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-1989-COMPLETE-MINT-VERY-RARE-HARD-TO-FIND-/120941494416?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c28acc090#ht_3277wt_1189
I'm starting to wonder really how stupid people are. Who are these hoarders that pay stupid amounts of money for common games? I swear it has to be the same five people stockpiling them to build a house or something. Hu Bricks?
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 06/30/2012, 12:24 AMI'm starting to wonder really how stupid people are. Who are these hoarders that pay stupid amounts of money for common games? I swear it has to be the same five people stockpiling them to build a house or something. Hu Bricks?
I'm guessing these Sellers have multiple accounts. One account to put the item up and another to purchase the product themselves. This creates an imaginary market where the Seller is the Buyer and they are artificially inflating the cost so that the high costs seem justifiable and then can say shit like "Well the last one I put up for that price sold in less than a day".
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/30/2012, 12:33 AMQuote from: T2KFreeker on 06/30/2012, 12:24 AMI'm starting to wonder really how stupid people are. Who are these hoarders that pay stupid amounts of money for common games? I swear it has to be the same five people stockpiling them to build a house or something. Hu Bricks?
I'm guessing these Sellers have multiple accounts. One account to put the item up and another to purchase the product themselves. This creates an imaginary market where the Seller is the Buyer and they are artificially inflating the cost so that the high costs seem justifiable and then can say shit like "Well the last one I put up for that price sold in less than a day".
I have thought about this. Problem with this is that ebay charges fees. Makes no sense to pay fees over and over again for what might amount to a few extra dollars. I am sure this might account for part of it, Not sure about all of it though.
I think some sellers have multiple selling accounts. With one account they put a insanely ridiculous price on a $20 game like $120...than with the other account they sell the same game, at the same time for 50$, so anybody that saw both listings thinks the $50 game is a deal (compared to $120)when in reality its worth about $20.
You guys are probably right I have seen the exactly same picture but with different account names, the price was higher on one of the auctions and the other one was 50.00 less.
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2012, 03:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39&item=110906904121&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Nice find! Wow, he's really going against the tide, $3 bucks to start for everything he got a hold of. I'm tempted to grab Blazing Lasers, I kinda would like an original as somewhat of a game collector, but since I plan to buy KRIKzz's upcoming HuFlashCard, I wanna spend the money there. Anyway, cool guy though.
man, that seller deserves every penny, kudos to him for actual auctions.
on a sidebar though, what the hell!?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADASH-rare-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEC-Hu-card-/110906930190?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d291740e
it's at 4 days left and $50, that's ridiculous to me.
i got a copy of cadash and sega classics collection for ps2 for $30 at MGC this spring.
Quote from: bartre on 07/01/2012, 10:38 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2012, 03:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39&item=110906904121&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Nice find! Wow, he's really going against the tide, $3 bucks to start for everything he got a hold of. I'm tempted to grab Blazing Lasers, I kinda would like an original as somewhat of a game collector, but since I plan to buy KRIKzz's upcoming HuFlashCard, I wanna spend the money there. Anyway, cool guy though.
man, that seller deserves every penny, kudos to him for actual auctions.
on a sidebar though, what the hell!?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CADASH-rare-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEC-Hu-card-/110906930190?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d291740e
it's at 4 days left and $50, that's ridiculous to me.
i got a copy of cadash and sega classics collection for ps2 for $30 at MGC this spring.
Yeah I bought a complete copy of Cadash just a few months ago for $30. It was mint too!
Hah, he also put up a US Fighting Street CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIGHTING-STREET-rare-CD-DISC-Turbo-Grafx-16-NEC-/110907518359?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d29a6d97) starting at $2.99 which nullifies the SF1&2 combo guy that was asking $160 for both it and SF II:CE. I could only find cheap Japanese Fighting Street listings before which might've allowed the seller to hide behind rarity for US versions, but now you've got one for $2.99, thus his gouger status (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359) is secure! Anyway, happy bidding - Looks like at least 4 people are going after that Aero Blasters. I didn't see that earlier, good luck! :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Hu-card-Japan-Kyukyoku-Tiger-Heli-Brand-New-/150848526624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231f45d920
*spits out cereal*
Holy whatthefuckishethinking
And http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Hu-card-Japan-Import-RAIDEN-Brand-New-/150848523927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231f45ce97
But then he has a bunch of other games that are only slightly overpriced... Oh! He thinks they're worth 10 times their normal value because they're shrinkwrapped!
What do you think is this the same seller but selling in two different states?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160833879649?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290735983537?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I think it is the same person, I mean what are the chances having the same type of wood floor and the same item for sale. :-k
Why does this game cost so much? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SCD-KUNIO-KUN-DOWN-TOWN-NEKKETSU-STORY-JP-pe-/360471150057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edc13de9
Quote from: Keith Courage on 07/04/2012, 04:24 AMWhy does this game cost so much? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SCD-KUNIO-KUN-DOWN-TOWN-NEKKETSU-STORY-JP-pe-/360471150057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edc13de9
It used to be up for grabs for around $50 not too long ago, but as with most retro gear prices have soared due to the relatively recent spike in its popularity.
It's a good game, not a great game, and is always expensive regardless of platform (it's on the Famicom too). Not sure why, perhaps there weren't many copies produced?
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 07/04/2012, 12:38 AMI think it is the same person, I mean what are the chances having the same type of wood floor and the same item for sale. :-k
The wood grain is different and so is the lighting. The colour of the wood is different in both photos as well. I don't think this is the same guy.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 07/04/2012, 08:12 AMQuote from: Keith Courage on 07/04/2012, 04:24 AMWhy does this game cost so much? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SCD-KUNIO-KUN-DOWN-TOWN-NEKKETSU-STORY-JP-pe-/360471150057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edc13de9
It used to be up for grabs for around $50 not too long ago, but as with most retro gear prices have soared due to the relatively recent spike in its popularity.
It's a good game, not a great game, and is always expensive regardless of platform (it's on the Famicom too). Not sure why, perhaps there weren't many copies produced?
I can't remember seeing any copy for to much under $100 for YEARS now.
Quote from: nectarsis on 07/04/2012, 02:07 PMQuote from: Frank_fjs on 07/04/2012, 08:12 AMQuote from: Keith Courage on 07/04/2012, 04:24 AMWhy does this game cost so much? http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SCD-KUNIO-KUN-DOWN-TOWN-NEKKETSU-STORY-JP-pe-/360471150057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edc13de9
It used to be up for grabs for around $50 not too long ago, but as with most retro gear prices have soared due to the relatively recent spike in its popularity.
It's a good game, not a great game, and is always expensive regardless of platform (it's on the Famicom too). Not sure why, perhaps there weren't many copies produced?
I can't remember seeing any copy for to much under $100 for YEARS now.
I recall seeing them at Hit-Japan/GameofJapan for $50 give or take a few dollars in late 2010.
Two were auctioned within a week of each other a few months ago. IIRC, one went for over a hundred and the other for $70-80.
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/29/2012, 03:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dalphabet/m.html?hash=item19d2910e39&item=110906904121&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562)
Nice find! Wow, he's really going against the tide, $3 bucks to start for everything he got a hold of. I'm tempted to grab Blazing Lasers, I kinda would like an original as somewhat of a game collector, but since I plan to buy KRIKzz's upcoming HuFlashCard, I wanna spend the money there. Anyway, cool guy though.
This persons auctions are coming up to the end point. Some of them are still at reasonable prices, but I'm suspecting a bit of shillery going on here...
Watch what happens in the last few minutes of those auctions... I believe alot of forum members are gonna be poised to snipe most of those in the final moments
Quote from: tpivette on 07/05/2012, 04:09 PMWatch what happens in the last few minutes of those auctions... I believe alot of forum members are gonna be poised to snipe most of those in the final moments
Lol you called it, I myself am watching that Keith Courage loose Huey. Zero bids o yea its mine. I need 13 more to finish the wall paper in my bedroom lol.
I knew the prices would end up at the standard "buy it now" PRICES.
I don't think bidders are reading the fine print in his ads. I contacted him about the "codes" written inside the manuals. He told me a majority of them have writing on the back of the manual, but the writing is very neatly done as if almost typed. I'm sure there are some deals to be had here, but some bidders that skipped over the auction descriptions quickly are going to be disappointed if they have severe OCD.
Quote from: tpivette on 07/05/2012, 04:09 PMWatch what happens in the last few minutes of those auctions... I believe alot of forum members are gonna be poised to snipe most of those in the final moments
got outbid on all the games from this particular seller that ended tonight. Crazy bidding wars that went off in the last 60 seconds!
Too bad we cant coordinate our bids so we dont fight over the same stuff. But I guess thats kind of hard in a public forum that potential scammers would take advantage of.
So did anyone score any games from this seller? I did notice that majority was up all at the same time. It was fun watching bids jump at the last second tho lol.
I hate ebay somtimes with games
I hate ebay all the time with games. It's that evil necessity for impatient gamers wanting score something they usually think is only ever seen on ebay. With the going trend the past 3 years with turbo it's really just going to get worse.
Quote from: SMF on 07/06/2012, 12:28 AMSo did anyone score any games from this seller? I did notice that majority was up all at the same time. It was fun watching bids jump at the last second tho lol.
I threw a $12 bid at Boxyboy with no expectations of winning it. Then I received an email from eBay showing the winning bid by me for $11.28. Ugh! What was I thinking? Looks like I might default on payment though. I had spoken to the seller about his $15 shipping to Canada. He said "I'll combine shipping to get it as cheap as possible. I just put $15.00 on there because I didn't want to calculate the postage. I figured $15.00 would cover one disk anywhere." Then the invoice arrived with $15 for shipping. #-o
I sent him a message.
Found this on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-Even-Has-Cardboard-Box-/200785662330?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebfc2117a
Maybe we should mess with megahit some more on his overpriced manual?
This one had a starting bid of .99 with a Buy it Now for $399.99. I bid a dollar to get the BIN out of there.
dumb ass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350579457539?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/350579457539?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649)
And to have some fun, i sent him this question...
Is the CD in the picture a part of the auction? If so, you should mention it. That's a really rare game you have there. Some sellers are asking over $100 for that one.
Quote from: galam on 07/06/2012, 04:00 PMThis one had a starting bid of .99 with a Buy it Now for $399.99. I bid a dollar to get the BIN out of there.
dumb ass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350579457539?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/350579457539?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649)
Ha! Awesome!
This one has to win for worst eBay auction photo and description ever. Putz.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-with-CD-Player-/180922547772?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2a1fd2fe3c
$899 BIN for TG+CD and Vasteel?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-/170873416245?pt=Video_Games&hash=item27c8d96a35
Oh wait... Cosmic Fantasy 2 is in there to justify the price...What is the TG16 version of Vasteel worth? $900 seems like a lot to me. $40 for the TG-16, $100 for the 3.0 card, maybe a $100 for the CD and docking base???
You could find Cosmic Fantasy 2 sealed for $7 not too long ago.
I was being sarcastic. I hate when that doesn't come across on the web. :( $900 is crazy!
Turbografx
Starting bid: £650.00
Buy Now Price: £1,300.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mint-Complete-Turbo-Grafx-console-with-Blazing-Lazers-/251100770969?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a76c5b299
Average price for a brand new one on UK Ebay is £45
Quote from: SuperPlay on 07/07/2012, 02:08 PMStarting bid: £650.00
Buy Now Price: £1,300.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mint-Complete-Turbo-Grafx-console-with-Blazing-Lazers-/251100770969?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a76c5b299
Average price for a brand new one on UK Ebay is £45
Bah, I wanted to "inform him" of the fact that there is still an online store that has these in stock for 49.90 GBP (his supplier, perhaps? :wink:), but I'd have to make a UK eBay account to do so. It looks like from his description, it's NOT even the RGB modded one which you can get for 20 GBP more from the same place...
Consolegoods.co.uk
http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/pce/pce.htm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-III-Factory-Sealed-NEW-GREAT-COND-for-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Duo-/140794494925?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20c8017fcd
What the F**K :shock: :shock:
Where did this person find a Brand new Bonk 3. Who could resist not to open the BOX. :shock:
That Bonk's 3 listing is eff'd up. It looks pretty legit though. The box is in great looking condition. However, if you look at his listings ALL of his TG-16 games are sealed. That's a bit messed up. One game I can understand, maybe he fluked into finding one in someone's attic, but every single game?! These have to be resealed.
I like this one; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Devils-Crush-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/130727172815?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e6ff25acf#ht_500wt_971
$20 for the manual, and case for Devil's Crush, but the game is not included??? WTF???
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/08/2012, 08:47 PMThat Bonk's 3 listing is eff'd up. It looks pretty legit though. The box is in great looking condition. However, if you look at his listings ALL of his TG-16 games are sealed. That's a bit messed up. One game I can understand, maybe he fluked into finding one in someone's attic, but every single game?! These have to be resealed.
I like this one; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Devils-Crush-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/130727172815?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e6ff25acf#ht_500wt_971
$20 for the manual, and case for Devil's Crush, but the game is not included??? WTF???
Sounds like a better deal that that Swiss guy was offering on a $20 Cadash manual only :P..these types are in it foe the money... I want to give them a dirty nut kick as a wake up call.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/07/2012, 05:04 PMQuote from: SuperPlay on 07/07/2012, 02:08 PMStarting bid: £650.00
Buy Now Price: £1,300.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mint-Complete-Turbo-Grafx-console-with-Blazing-Lazers-/251100770969?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item3a76c5b299
Average price for a brand new one on UK Ebay is £45
Bah, I wanted to "inform him" of the fact that there is still an online store that has these in stock for 49.90 GBP (his supplier, perhaps? :wink:), but I'd have to make a UK eBay account to do so. It looks like from his description, it's NOT even the RGB modded one which you can get for 20 GBP more from the same place...
Consolegoods.co.uk
http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/pce/pce.htm
I have used Consolegoods.co.uk quite a few times and he/they are excellent :@)
I am sorry this is not pc engine related but some wanker is trying to hock off a Sega Mega Drive 2 ,Mega Cd 2 ,32x Adapter and Arcade Power Stick for a buy it now of $2500 with starting bid at $1200:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sega-Mega-Drive-2-mega-Cd-2-32x-Adapter-arcade-Power-Stick-/251104343439?pt=AU_Consoles&hash=item3a76fc358f
Has anyone else noticed how eBay has started putting "average" prices for all their auctions in each listing? Just scroll down a little in this listing and look under the main photo:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
See how it says;
Have one to sell?Sell it yourself
$150.00Avg
Average my ass! More like a "gouged average!"
Quote from: Mathius on 07/11/2012, 12:29 AMHas anyone else noticed how eBay has started putting "average" prices for all their auctions in each listing? Just scroll down a little in this listing and look under the main photo:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee
See how it says;
Have one to sell?Sell it yourself
$150.00Avg
Average my ass! More like a "gouged average!"
Yeah, I noticed that too. It's just creating more of a gouge based eBay society. It helps out oblivious buyers on a really badly gouged item, but if that gouged item sells it just defeats the point of the average.
I have noticed that also, it is going to make everything worse. :cry:
Amazon does selling averages, as does Half.com. Both have been doing it for years. It's just unfortunate that it's having the negative effect on certain products.
They need to take out the extreme dollar value sales before doing the average.
I mean, the average of 5 and 250 is 127.50$... looliuytjhrjykuilkkyt7j7i
Someone had to post this and it might as well be me;
$350 for a sealed Splatterhouse!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Factory-Sealed-Splatterhouse-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-RARE-/280918904662?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4168124f56#ht_653wt_923
I'd hate to see what he'd sell a sealed Bomberman '93 for.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/11/2012, 01:39 PMSomeone had to post this and it might as well be me;
$350 for a sealed Splatterhouse!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Factory-Sealed-Splatterhouse-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-RARE-/280918904662?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4168124f56#ht_653wt_923
I'd hate to see what he'd sell a sealed Bomberman '93 for.
I saw that too. Even weirder is that he has four copies or one copy listed four times. :-k
They were probably shrink wrapped making them look new again.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 07/12/2012, 01:35 AMThey were probably shrink wrapped making them look new again.
Is there anyway to tell if a game has been re-shrink wrapped?
All the re-wrapped items i have seen def do not look factory wrapped. I am sure there are some that are harder to tell but usually you can tell by how snug the wrapping is and the corners.
That makes sense. While I'm asking questions;
I've been watching this auction. When I checked it this morning it was at $230 with 2 bids. In the afternoon it was $230 with 3 bids. Now it is at $230 and 5 bids. I don't understand how this item is remaining at the same price but the bids are increasing. How does that work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140795411714?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_4646wt_256
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/12/2012, 09:22 PMI don't understand how this item is remaining at the same price but the bids are increasing. How does that work?
Not sure, but the bid history shows just that one guy. Maybe he updated his max bid a few times and that counts as additional bids?
Well that makes sense, sort of... I don't know why he'd up his bid 5 times.
Yeah, that's just one guy bumping up his max bid, he must really want it. The dollar amount won't change until someone else bids on the item.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 07/12/2012, 10:00 PMYeah, that's just one guy bumping up his max bid, he must really want it. The dollar amount won't change until someone else bids on the item.
Kinda defeats the purpose of putting in a max bid. If you only can afford $250, then bid $250, but whoever is bidder seems to be second and third guessing themselves.
Yea everytime you bid on and item even if its 1 person it counts as a bid placed. Maybe he gets to bid everytime his wifes let's him lol.
He's probably getting a little anxious and needlessly increasing his max bid (which could be $500 for all we know) to avoid a snipe bid defeating him at the end. There's a weird psychology surrounding eBay and auctions, people tend to spend more than they would usually be willing to spend.
I've seen many a time where two identical items have been listed on eBay, one at a BIN of $100 for example and the other as a .99 cent auction. You'd think that people would be inclined to go for the auction to have a shot at landing the item for less than the $100 BIN item, yet by the time the auction ends 2 idiots have pushed the price up to $160. Go figure.
making 5 bids makes sense in a certain way. He can see who, and how fast his other lower bids are getting beat since he can see his amounts. Yeah it's weird logic but it makes sense in some situations.
Quote from: GameFreak on 07/12/2012, 10:43 PMmaking 5 bids makes sense in a certain way. He can see who, and how fast his other lower bids are getting beat since he can see his amounts. Yeah it's weird logic but it makes sense in some situations.
Except he's doing it by himself, with no other bidders, so it makes no sense. :D
He's probably anxious and can't decide on a max. Like someone else said above, eBay messes with people when they get outbid. You're supposed to put your max bid in at the start. As soon as you get beat, you think "Maybe another five bucks." Hell, eBay emails you immediately to get you to bid again.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/12/2012, 10:55 PMQuote from: GameFreak on 07/12/2012, 10:43 PMmaking 5 bids makes sense in a certain way. He can see who, and how fast his other lower bids are getting beat since he can see his amounts. Yeah it's weird logic but it makes sense in some situations.
Except he's doing it by himself, with no other bidders, so it makes no sense. :D
He's probably anxious and can't decide on a max. Like someone else said above, eBay messes with people when they get outbid. You're supposed to put your max bid in at the start. As soon as you get beat, you think "Maybe another five bucks." Hell, eBay emails you immediately to get you to bid again.
This is why you always snipe, preferably with a service. You put what you want to pay, and nothing more. It prevents the ebay psychology from kicking in.
Somebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Quote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
Quote from: Bernie on 07/12/2012, 11:36 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
I would do it but I got my money tied up elsewhere.
Quote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 12:17 AMQuote from: Bernie on 07/12/2012, 11:36 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
I would do it but I got my money tied up elsewhere.
I can try. I have some funds available. I'd need your help and experience though. What is too much to pay? $80 limit?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/13/2012, 12:30 AMQuote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 12:17 AMQuote from: Bernie on 07/12/2012, 11:36 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
I would do it but I got my money tied up elsewhere.
I can try. I have some funds available. I'd need your help and experience though. What is too much to pay? $80 limit?
Pick it up for the Buy it Now price. That is the cheapest I have seen that game is years!
Edit: Never mind. Bidding has started. It had a BIN price of $90!
Sorry, there was no BIN when I viewed the link. There was a bid in place.
[EDIT] That listing I posted about with a $230 bid ended. The guy ended up bidding two more times. :-k The end price was $230 with 7 bids. Weird.
$90 was a good deal. Most likely will go higher after someone killed the BIN.
He has Lords Of Thunder for $49.99 BIN. I haven't seen one of those for under $70.
[EDIT] Nice! He's a Canadian.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/13/2012, 12:52 AMHe has Lords Of Thunder for $49.99 BIN. I haven't seen one of those for under $70.
[EDIT] Nice! He's a Canadian.
I put a bid in the dungeon explorer 2, but I doubt I can go over $80 on it. If I do win it, I will put up my japanese version up for a raffle.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/13/2012, 12:57 AMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 07/13/2012, 12:52 AMHe has Lords Of Thunder for $49.99 BIN. I haven't seen one of those for under $70.
[EDIT] Nice! He's a Canadian.
I put a bid in the dungeon explorer 2, but I doubt I can go over $80 on it. If I do win it, I will put up my japanese version up for a raffle.
Good luck!
Whoever bid on it first was a moron, Its deff gonna sell for over $90. If i had seen it i would have bought it and relisted it for ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS MUAH HA HA LOL.
Quote from: SMF on 07/13/2012, 03:42 AMWhoever bid on it first was a moron, Its deff gonna sell for over $90. If i had seen it i would have bought it and relisted it for ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS MUAH HA HA LOL.
Yeah, they certainly were.
Quote from: Bernie on 07/13/2012, 05:42 AMQuote from: SMF on 07/13/2012, 03:42 AMWhoever bid on it first was a moron, Its deff gonna sell for over $90. If i had seen it i would have bought it and relisted it for ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS MUAH HA HA LOL.
Yeah, they certainly were.
Quote from: SMF on 07/13/2012, 03:42 AMWhoever bid on it first was a moron, Its deff gonna sell for over $90. If i had seen it i would have bought it and relisted it for ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS MUAH HA HA LOL.
Did you guys not read post #2617? He didn't have $90 to spend.
I see Lords of Thunder is gone. Anyone here snag it? I couldn't justify the purchase as my TG-CD is in pieces right now.
Too late now, but I woulda bought that DE II for $90 and resold it here. I don't need another copy, but I'd have done it just to keep it away from the rarez collectors and resellers.
Damn, I wouldve purchased DE2 for $90, but i missed the BIN... guess it pays to check the forums here every few minutes so as not to miss anything.
I've wanted to play that game ever since its release when I was a kid. I've owned DE1 since 1990 and loved that game
EDIT: WOW! I just checked the auction and its already up to $81 with 6 days left... insane. Looks like I wont be getting that one
You can always get the PCE version for cheap. It's playable without the translation.
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2012, 12:02 PMYou can always get the PCE version for cheap. It's playable without the translation.
Yeah I got the PCE version for under $20 here. Sorry guys, I tried to get it for under $80, guess it was a pipe dream. Would have raffled the PCE version too if I won...
I'll pray to the Turbo gods that this copy of DEII doesn't fall in the hands of the enemy.
Quote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 11:15 PMI'll pray to the Turbo gods that this copy of DEII doesn't fall in the hands of the enemy.
Its already beyond what I can pay for it. I'm sorry, but $100 is too much for a video game and if I paid anymore than that the wife would murder me in my sleep. :P
Quote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 11:15 PMI'll pray to the Turbo gods that this copy of DEII doesn't fall in the hands of the enemy.
Who is "the enemy?" Anyone who is paying top dollar for this is going to be a collector. Yeesh.
That said, I'm very, very, very happy to have my copy of DE2. It is my favorite game on the system (TG16 and TGCD) hands down.
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2012, 11:41 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 11:15 PMI'll pray to the Turbo gods that this copy of DEII doesn't fall in the hands of the enemy.
Who is "the enemy?" Anyone who is paying top dollar for this is going to be a collector. Yeesh.
Collectors don't bother me. It's those who pay too much and drive the prices up (which we complain about in nearly every post in this thread).
Paying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
For instance, there's this PS1 RPG called Tales of Destiny 2. One week it goes for over $100, a few weeks later there is one auction that sells for $35 complete/shipped. It's a crapshoot!
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/14/2012, 02:21 AMPaying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
For instance, there's this PS1 RPG called Tales of Destiny 2. One week it goes for over $100, a few weeks later there is one auction that sells for $35 complete/shipped. It's a crapshoot!
agreed, i had the opportunity to buy ninja gaiden trilogy on snes for $40, but i passed because i felt it was too much for that particular copy (looked like ass on a butt)
but now i look on ebay and ones that are worse are going for 3X that, WTF?!
as for DEII, it's going to be money, and lots of it I paid $200 for mine, and if memory serves, Mati has a copy that he paid about that for.
*EDIT*
yeah, i paid a lot, but it was from a regular here and the game is sooooooo much better than #1 imo.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 07/13/2012, 11:41 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/13/2012, 11:15 PMI'll pray to the Turbo gods that this copy of DEII doesn't fall in the hands of the enemy.
Who is "the enemy?" Anyone who is paying top dollar for this is going to be a collector. Yeesh.
No, it's people who have zero interest in the game to play or as a collectible, who snatch up every game at or below "market value" to artificially shrink supply online, then ransom them for ridiculous BIN prices.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 07/14/2012, 12:07 PMNo, it's people who have zero interest in the game to play or as a collectible....
The definition should end at "play" because collectors also drive up prices. Blaming all of the gouging on other gougers is silly. The number of collectors trying to acquire a complete U.S. set continues to grow despite sky-high prices. Collectors are fully aware of the insane market they're getting into, yet they continue to compete for extremely expensive games and feed the gougers. Basically, any BIN or fixed-priced purchase that's been listed for more than 30 seconds is supporting a gouger. A collector will pay $100+ for the last games in a set, while a gamer will buy a loosy, an import version, or an entirely different game that's more fun.
Obviously, a gamer playing vintage games on original hardware is also part "collector" by default; most of us fall somewhere in-between. And I know someone is going to say "na-uh! I'm a collector and I don't feed the gougers!" Well, pat yourself on the back. A lot of us are holding out for a $100 Magical Chase, but sitting on a pipe dream or "collecting" one new game every two years is a lot different than the legion of active collectors out there.
People who pay high prices can be gamers looking to PLAY the game. Like if I came across a copy of Beyond Shadowgate for less than $150, I would buy it to play and collect (not to resell).
Sure there are other emulation methods, but what's the fun in that?
Quote from: VestCunt on 07/14/2012, 02:36 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 07/14/2012, 12:07 PMNo, it's people who have zero interest in the game to play or as a collectible....
The definition should end at "play" because collectors also drive up prices. Blaming all of the gouging on other gougers is silly. The number of collectors trying to acquire a complete U.S. set continues to grow despite sky-high prices. Collectors are fully aware of the insane market they're getting into, yet they continue to compete for extremely expensive games and feed the gougers. Basically, any BIN or fixed-priced purchase that's been listed for more than 30 seconds is supporting a gouger. A collector will pay $100+ for the last games in a set, while a gamer will buy a loosy, an import version, or an entirely different game that's more fun.
Obviously, a gamer playing vintage games on original hardware is also part "collector" by default; most of us fall somewhere in-between. And I know someone is going to say "na-uh! I'm a collector and I don't feed the gougers!" Well, pat yourself on the back. A lot of us are holding out for a $100 Magical Chase, but sitting on a pipe dream or "collecting" one new game every two years is a lot different than the legion of active collectors out there.
I was responding to the "enemy" label more than 'what drives stupid prices".
I regularly read posts from insta-collectors who actually brag about grossly overpaying for games. Often the same people will comment elsewhere about being torally oblivious to the most well-knowngames and turn out to be only researching "rare" games for consoles they know very little about. They tend to attempt to flip their "rare" games not long after for more than they overpaid, after the novelty of having them on a shelf wears thin.
Maybe we should setup a thread on here that other forum members can alert potential buyers (on this forum) of ebay "deals" so that they wont fall into the "wrong" hands. If everyone interested subscribes to this thread, they will be alerted when these deals arise and be able to jump on them. Just a thought...
Quote from: tpivette on 07/14/2012, 04:07 PMMaybe we should setup a thread on here that other forum members can alert potential buyers (on this forum) of ebay "deals" so that they wont fall into the "wrong" hands. If everyone interested subscribes to this thread, they will be alerted when these deals arise and be able to jump on them. Just a thought...
I like this idea. DEII is a perfect example. I would have bought it at the BIN price and resold it here for the same cost just to keep it within the PCEngineFX walls. I didn't know how rare it was, and the BIN got away, but I would have bought it. Then I could have sold it for $80+trade or something to break even.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/14/2012, 05:09 PMQuote from: tpivette on 07/14/2012, 04:07 PMMaybe we should setup a thread on here that other forum members can alert potential buyers (on this forum) of ebay "deals" so that they wont fall into the "wrong" hands. If everyone interested subscribes to this thread, they will be alerted when these deals arise and be able to jump on them. Just a thought...
I like this idea. DEII is a perfect example. I would have bought it at the BIN price and resold it here for the same cost just to keep it within the PCEngineFX walls. I didn't know how rare it was, and the BIN got away, but I would have bought it. Then I could have sold it for $80+trade or something to break even.
I second that motion. It seems kind of silly this hasn't been done yet. Again, I know if I had the pce counterpart (or the tg16 version) I would raffle it off in a instant. Now to get back to business, I think this qualifies as a gouge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-COMPLETE-SYSTEM-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-9-COMPLETE-Games-RARE-bundle-/320937051384?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab956c4f8 It even has a non original Dungeon Explorer 2 ie burned copy!
Yeah, but at least that seller is saying it up-front and it's free. Though you would have to wonder if it (and the other games) has mysteriously brought up the price regardless.
Quote from: bartre on 07/14/2012, 11:53 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/14/2012, 02:21 AMPaying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
For instance, there's this PS1 RPG called Tales of Destiny 2. One week it goes for over $100, a few weeks later there is one auction that sells for $35 complete/shipped. It's a crapshoot!
agreed, i had the opportunity to buy ninja gaiden trilogy on snes for $40, but i passed because i felt it was too much for that particular copy (looked like ass on a butt)
but now i look on ebay and ones that are worse are going for 3X that, WTF?!
as for DEII, it's going to be money, and lots of it I paid $200 for mine, and if memory serves, Mati has a copy that he paid about that for.
*EDIT*
yeah, i paid a lot, but it was from a regular here and the game is sooooooo much better than #1 imo.
I paid about $150 for my copy back a few years ago. Ironically, I enjoy the cheaper original Dungeon Explorer more.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/14/2012, 05:25 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 07/14/2012, 05:09 PMQuote from: tpivette on 07/14/2012, 04:07 PMMaybe we should setup a thread on here that other forum members can alert potential buyers (on this forum) of ebay "deals" so that they wont fall into the "wrong" hands. If everyone interested subscribes to this thread, they will be alerted when these deals arise and be able to jump on them. Just a thought...
I like this idea. DEII is a perfect example. I would have bought it at the BIN price and resold it here for the same cost just to keep it within the PCEngineFX walls. I didn't know how rare it was, and the BIN got away, but I would have bought it. Then I could have sold it for $80+trade or something to break even.
I second that motion. It seems kind of silly this hasn't been done yet. Again, I know if I had the pce counterpart (or the tg16 version) I would raffle it off in a instant. Now to get back to business, I think this qualifies as a gouge:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-COMPLETE-SYSTEM-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-9-COMPLETE-Games-RARE-bundle-/320937051384?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab956c4f8 It even has a non original Dungeon Explorer 2 ie burned copy!
Beat-up worn TurboDuo + $50 of games = $580. The most I'd pay for a TurboDuo with that kind of description and the equivalent of no-photos is $80.
QuoteYeah, but at least that seller is saying it up-front and it's free. Though you would have to wonder if it (and the other games) has mysteriously brought up the price regardless.
The title is
"Turbo Duo COMPLETE SYSTEM + Dungeon Explorer II 2 & 9 COMPLETE Games RARE bundle". He might as well title it with
"TurboDuo + Complete set of U.S. TurboGrafx-16 games!" and in the description highlight Magical Chase and Dynastic Hero before going further into detail about how
"since you are using the internet to view and bid on this auction, you therefore have access to the internet and therefore can download all the games for free. I have played downloaded discs on this system and they work great. These is a Free Bonus, there is no monetary value to them, if you don't want them, you can not download them."The asking price is still much more than a non-worn "complete" TurboDuo, those cheap games and a legit Dungeon Explorer II go for separately on eBay. The BIN price is meant to confirm that DEII really is included before sifting through a wall of text, lest a superior collector snatch up the deal before you have a chance.
It's no different than a "Turbographics station + Magical Chase game" listing with a BIN of $400, in which a rom is including on a floppy disc or flashcard, but is a "free bonus", should you read that far down.
How much is too much for a Duo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-WITH-EXTRAS-Turbografx-16-TurboDuo-/251108070926?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3a7735160e
I've been shopping for one since 3.0 cards are stupid expensive. I'm still in the "looking" phase. I'd buy from here before going to FeeBay.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/15/2012, 08:30 AMHow much is too much for a Duo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-WITH-EXTRAS-Turbografx-16-TurboDuo-/251108070926?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3a7735160e
I've been shopping for one since 3.0 cards are stupid expensive. I'm still in the "looking" phase. I'd buy from here before going to FeeBay.
Don't buy that. For one, its original and has not been capped. Right off the bat he is wanting not too high of a price, but when you add in the $60.00 shipping price....WTF?? He does have a copy of BS, but its missing the manual and poster, so $150.00 seems a little high for that one too....yeah.. so I wont suggest that one either.
Quote from: tpivette on 07/14/2012, 04:07 PMMaybe we should setup a thread on here that other forum members can alert potential buyers (on this forum) of ebay "deals" so that they wont fall into the "wrong" hands. If everyone interested subscribes to this thread, they will be alerted when these deals arise and be able to jump on them. Just a thought...
Good thought but maybe make a thread in fighting street or in the F -eBay thread as only members see in there, non members/ lurkers cannot.
Quote from: Bernie on 07/15/2012, 08:36 AMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 07/15/2012, 08:30 AMHow much is too much for a Duo?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-WITH-EXTRAS-Turbografx-16-TurboDuo-/251108070926?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3a7735160e
I've been shopping for one since 3.0 cards are stupid expensive. I'm still in the "looking" phase. I'd buy from here before going to FeeBay.
Don't buy that. For one, its original and has not been capped. Right off the bat he is wanting not too high of a price, but when you add in the $60.00 shipping price....WTF?? He does have a copy of BS, but its missing the manual and poster, so $150.00 seems a little high for that one too....yeah.. so I wont suggest that one either.
The seller's feedback is also awful and his last feedback received (which was neg) was 8 months ago.
On top of that, he doesn't accept Paypal, but ProPay (whatever that is!)
Quote from: Bernie on 07/15/2012, 08:36 AMDon't buy that. For one, its original and has not been capped. Right off the bat he is wanting not too high of a price, but when you add in the $60.00 shipping price....WTF?? He does have a copy of BS, but its missing the manual and poster, so $150.00 seems a little high for that one too....yeah.. so I wont suggest that one either.
I wasn't going to buy it. You'll be the first person I call when the time comes. :)
Propay:
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I had to look it up.
At least that seller didn't ONLY accept money orders or something stupid where you can't exactly track if the recipient received it or not.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/14/2012, 02:21 AMPaying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
For instance, there's this PS1 RPG called Tales of Destiny 2. One week it goes for over $100, a few weeks later there is one auction that sells for $35 complete/shipped. It's a crapshoot!
You sound like a eBay seller... Give us your handle so we can keep an eye on ya :P
Nah, I'm just saying, some people are desperate (I know I've bought a few more expensive items). I wanted them just because I haven't seen it in a while. which may indicate a higher average price.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/15/2012, 02:44 PMQuote from: Bernie on 07/15/2012, 08:36 AMDon't buy that. For one, its original and has not been capped. Right off the bat he is wanting not too high of a price, but when you add in the $60.00 shipping price....WTF?? He does have a copy of BS, but its missing the manual and poster, so $150.00 seems a little high for that one too....yeah.. so I wont suggest that one either.
I wasn't going to buy it. You'll be the first person I call when the time comes. :)
Yea i agree if you buy that be ready to send it out to get a check up lol. $60 to ship REALLY? Normal priority mail runs $15 at the most. All he's trying to do is get more thru shipping.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/14/2012, 02:21 AMPaying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
This thread is apparently not for you. It's painfully obvious that you're a collector and believe in spending whatever you want (logic and sensibilities be damned), so please skip this and any other thread with which you disagree so entirely.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/16/2012, 01:10 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/14/2012, 02:21 AMPaying too much is subjective. Maybe they don't mind the higher price and just want the game (to play). There are always two sides of the equation.
This thread is apparently not for you. It's painfully obvious that you're a collector and believe in spending whatever you want (logic and sensibilities be damned), so please skip this and any other thread with which you disagree so entirely.
Uh, wow. Actually, his post was fairly logical. Yours was "We have our opinions, don't participate unless you agree."
Where is the logic and sensibility there?
The logic is that this thread is for a group of like-minded people that hate gougers and have written one-hundred-and-seventy-seven pages of rants bitching about gouging. The "illogic" is that a lone wolf walks into this hornet's nest every two weeks and tries to argue with us.
Sure, people in the U.S. love to imagine that there are "two sides" to every argument, but that doesn't mean the other side should be given any credibility (holocaust deniers, fracking proponents, etc.) or that the venue is appropriate for debate (why I don't go to Tea Party conventions).
As for Storino, one of his first posts was defending reselling by comparing it to gambling and the thrill of trying to get your money back, "and then some." He's said his piece, and it's time to take that logic somewhere else.
Nah, that was just shedding some light on what they (the resellers) are probably wanting to do because they got shafted on what they perceived was a good price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-90s-game-Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-for-NEC-Turbo-Duo-/221069529496?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3378c55198
Sapphire bootie for 250.00???? Wow.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 07/17/2012, 08:43 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-90s-game-Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-for-NEC-Turbo-Duo-/221069529496?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3378c55198
Sapphire bootie for 250.00???? Wow.
His eBay ID says he's in WA. Wonder if he got it through this forum from Blue? Let's find out who he is so we can ban him.
Resellers on ebay are doing just that. Buying games and trying to make as much money as possible on them. If they weren't they would have Buy it now prices that were realistic for a 20 year old game.
Paying 3 times what the game cost new is a damn joke and many of us have been (stupid enough) on the bad end of that deal. Here is another concept people in all hobbies cant seem to understand......you cant get your money back, this isnt real estate or the stock market 401K, you take a loss based on ownership and the cost of doing business (shipping ect).
Part of me cant wait till the day I decide I dont want some of the games I have that cost way too much so I can get on ebay, create an auction that states I dont want the game and its being sold locally for 40.00. Then actually hand it to a local member here for just that price.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 07/17/2012, 12:02 AMUh, wow. Actually, his post was fairly logical. Yours was "We have our opinions, don't participate unless you agree."
Where is the logic and sensibility there?
Riddle me this, Batman: what's the logic and sensibility of coming into a thread about
gouging just to repeatedly tell us that there's no such thing as
gouging, as there's always some chump that thinks it's worth it? It's readily apparent that the people charging and/or paying ridiculous prices don't agree that the prices are out of line (else they'd adjust their prices), and pointing out such unoriginal thinking is about as useful as telling us that the sky is blue.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 07/17/2012, 08:43 AMSapphire bootie for 250.00???? Wow.
Reported as a bootleg copy.... I won't hold my breath that eBay will do anything.
Thus isn't a thread about "wow, look at how high some games can sell for, no game is worth more than $20". This is about specific items that regularly sell relatively cheap being advertised for outrageous prices, compared to what they can actually be currently found for. It is also about exposing clear market manipulation. The story of how this thread even came to be sums it up pretty ironically.
Dynastic Hero is or was easy to find for $5. The only reason it doesn't come up as often now is that it's not worth the effort for a seller because it's so worthless. But we still see the odd seller asking hundreds of dollars for the same extremely common version. If a collector wants something so bad yet somehow knows absolutely nothing about it, that they would pay one hundred times the going rate for it, sure that's "their business". But what is so unreasonable about discussing how unreasonable it is to monetarily value things so much which some people clearly don't care enough about to actually learn anything about?
Many of the more vocal anti-gougers in this thread happily spend $100+ on single games. They just don't take pride in spending 200% - 1000% on any given game. Real collectors collect things they genuinely admire. The current wave of nu-collectors, who consider it a "hobby", who value items based on what they believe others value them for and consider collectibles an "investment", are really the opposite of what traditional collectors are and they really should come up with new terms to describe themselves and their investment schemes.
The fact is this "hobby" isn't the same as it was 10, or even 2 years ago and it may never be that way again. Many people, including myself, are jumping into the hobby and 'collecting' anything related to old games. Am I collecting the games so that I can sell them later? Maybe, but it's not going to make me rich or put my kids through university. I would like to think I'll break even whenever, but I'll most likely take a loss. I'm collecting mainly for nostalgia.
Game collecting now, reminds me of comic collecting back in the 90's. Comics were huge back then and prices got stupid - fast. I'm sure there were some 30 year old comic collectors saying all the same shit that has been said over and over in this thread. New collectors are ruining the hobby. Now comics have stabilized and prices have fallen. There will come a time when the same thing will happen with 'retro' games, but right now I think they are in their heyday and it's going to be a while before things calm down again. The nice thing about there being so much excitement around this hobby now is that people who have been sitting on heaps of games/consoles can make a few bucks and 'collectors' are seeing a lot more being put on the market as basements are cleaned.
I like to think this thread is about pointing out eBay auctions with 'extreme gouging'. Auctions like the Super System 3.0 card that been put up for over $300. That's just fucked up and it's just a Seller trying to take advantage of people with absolutely no knowledge. They are scams, plain and simple.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/17/2012, 08:49 AMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/17/2012, 02:19 AMNah, that was just shedding some light on what they (the resellers) are probably wanting to do because they got shafted on what they perceived was a good price.
His eBay ID says he's in WA. Wonder if he got it through this forum from Blue? Let's find out who he is so we can ban him.
Washington? ha! Got what through the forum? Where is my ebay ID there? Mine is Storino03, same as my username here. and it's Wisconsin. You can check it and stalk me for all I care.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/17/2012, 02:55 PMWashington? ha! Got what through the forum? Where is my ebay ID there? Mine is Storino03, same as my username here. and it's Wisconsin. You can check it and stalk me for all I care.
Reading for context, it looks like his comment was meant for the Sapphire booty.
oh yeah, makes sense :P sorry, jp
Did anyone on this board snag the Dynastic Hero or SAZ for $50 this morning?
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/17/2012, 03:53 PMoh yeah, makes sense :P sorry, jp
No worries man! I'd quoted the wrong post, it was most definitely about the Sapphire booties (the guy that listed it is in WA). Sorry for the confusion!
Quote from: djolof on 07/17/2012, 07:53 PMDid anyone on this board snag the Dynastic Hero or SAZ for $50 this morning?
Not me, but oh snap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7#ht_500wt_1182
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f#ht_500wt_1182
I'm confused though...they show one bid each and don't really look like they were BINs. And I checked listing and ending dates and that Dynastic Hero lasted all of four minutes. How the F do people catch these so quickly?
Yay to $50 booties that will now be flipped for 1000 times more. [-(
They're bootleg?
Quote from: jperryss on 07/17/2012, 08:14 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/17/2012, 03:53 PMoh yeah, makes sense :P sorry, jp
No worries man! I'd quoted the wrong post, it was most definitely about the Sapphire booties (the guy that listed it is in WA). Sorry for the confusion!
Quote from: djolof on 07/17/2012, 07:53 PMDid anyone on this board snag the Dynastic Hero or SAZ for $50 this morning?
Not me, but oh snap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7#ht_500wt_1182
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f#ht_500wt_1182
I'm confused though...they show one bid each and don't really look like they were BINs. And I checked listing and ending dates and that Dynastic Hero lasted all of four minutes. How the F do people catch these so quickly?
If they did indeed sell, then that's two Dynastic Hero's in a row I've seen sell for $50 during which time no others have sold.
Professionals spend hours a day scouring eBay for "R@RE!" games. Let's see if these two show up at inflated prices in a month or so.
Quotehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-90s-game-Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-for-NEC-Turbo-Duo-/221069529496?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3378c55198 His eBay ID says he's in WA. Wonder if he got it through this forum from Blue? Let's find out who he is so we can ban him.
This is really close to me. I gave 3 copies away here in person where i live, and 2 copies away by mail as a "free" surprise bonus item when i sold some stuff. I have a good feeling this is one of the ones i gave away locally. I can look into it. But who knows how many times it traded hands by now.
Yeah I would report it as a non official copy. Ebay will/should take it down especially if he admits its not genuine (lol).
Errr this makes me mad. Now i feel responsible. I told them not to ever sell it but trading it for gaming stuff seemed acceptable to me.
sigh...
^ the item is no longer available...LOLOL
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2012, 08:33 PMIf they did indeed sell, then that's two Dynastic Hero's in a row I've seen sell for $50 during which time no others have sold.
Professionals spend hours a day scouring eBay for "R@RE!" games. Let's see if these two show up at inflated prices in a month or so.
But still...we're talking MINUTES here! :D
To be honest, I recently bookmarked some of the searches I've found myself doing regularly, so I could execute them on-the-fly and in hopes of getting some decent prices on a few things. This week it was Avenger. A BIN popped up for about $17 shipped (like new) and I snagged it. I'm not sure that it was a super-cheap price, but the last two on eBay sold for $35 and $47 (though the $47 one was sealed) so I think I did OK.
I know that Super Air Zonk was bought by someone here(not me), so no worries there
$800 fucking dollars! Are you kidding me?!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-/170881221756?pt=Video_Games&hash=item27c950847c#ht_500wt_1204
The last auction sold for $300 and there was more included with it.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/18/2012, 10:30 PM$800 fucking dollars! Are you kidding me?!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-/170881221756?pt=Video_Games&hash=item27c950847c#ht_500wt_1204
The last auction sold for $300 and there was more included with it.
I got mine in like new condition for $149 a few years back. Idiot cock-smoker.
Quote from: Mathius on 07/18/2012, 10:46 PMI got mine in like new condition for $149 a few years back. Idiot cock-smoker.
Sweet Jesus! $149 is almost like getting it free today. The worst part about the $800 auction is that it's a re-listing. The cock-smoker didn't learn the first time. You think these re-listers would at least drop their price $10 every time they re-list. Oh no, they post it for the same dam amount. Idiots. Personally I'd rather have $300 cash in my wallet than hold out for a year+ for $800.
And you guys wonder why n00bs turn down the Duos in favor of the core consoles. :/
Here's a sweet deal i came across you can have it all for only $379.99 lol. Cheap ass wont even give free shipping :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/221074839318?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D712484384605920501%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26
Quote from: SMF on 07/19/2012, 03:51 AMHere's a sweet deal i came across you can have it all for only $379.99 lol. Cheap ass wont even give free shipping :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/221074839318?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D712484384605920501%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26
I've contact this guy a few times to tell him he's insane. He never replies even though I'm polite about it.
Quote from: SMF on 07/19/2012, 03:51 AMHere's a sweet deal i came across you can have it all for only $379.99 lol. Cheap ass wont even give free shipping :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-TurboGrafx-16-Game-Lot-Arcade-Action-RPG-Collectors-New-Condition-/221074839318?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D712484384605920501%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26
Ah man, I hate that he tags these as "new".
I think he means 85% new.
The four sealed copies of Splatterhouse for $349 each have been bugging me for a while:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=splatterhouse+grafx&_sacat=0
I auctioned a sealed one in April that sold for $158 and I thought that was outrageous.
And you gotta love when they put the "Make an offer" option and they automatically reject any offer not within .01 of what they're asking.
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/19/2012, 02:06 AMAnd you guys wonder why n00bs turn down the Duos in favor of the core consoles. :/
nobody wonders why, in fact most of us encourage n00bies to look into pce systems
Quote from: guest on 07/19/2012, 04:41 PMThe four sealed copies of Splatterhouse for $349 each have been bugging me for a while:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=splatterhouse+grafx&_sacat=0
There are only 3 at $349. The 4th one was listed at $329. I don't know if that was a mistake or not. I feel bad for anyone that pays that amount, but I'd feel even worse for them if they bought the $349 over the $329 one.
Quote from: Bernie on 07/12/2012, 11:36 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
It ended up going for around $150, thats almost 8x the amount the pce version goes for...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/19/2012, 10:28 PMIt ended up going for around $150, thats almost 8x the amount the pce version goes for...
It's too bad we (PCEngineFX) couldn't have bought it at the $90 BIN. Might&Magic III is going to sell for crazy dollars too.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/19/2012, 10:37 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/19/2012, 10:28 PMIt ended up going for around $150, thats almost 8x the amount the pce version goes for...
It's too bad we (PCEngineFX) couldn't have bought it at the $90 BIN. Might&Magic III is going to sell for crazy dollars too.
Yeah and its scratched. Thanks but no thanks, not going to pay $100+ for a game that may not work.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/19/2012, 10:28 PMQuote from: Bernie on 07/12/2012, 11:36 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/12/2012, 11:20 PMSomebody here really needs to buy this before it falls in the wrong hands
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-VG-condition-Turbo-Duo-USA-version-/280920510189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item41682aceed#ht_500wt_1416
Damn thats a good deal!!
It ended up going for around $150, thats almost 8x the amount the pce version goes for...
I'll admit, I tried to win this in the last moments... but the price went way above what I was willing to bid. Oh well, guess I'll have to hold out for another miracle $90 BIN
I sure hope those went to people here! [-o<
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-EXILE-WICKED-PHENOMENON-VIDEO-GAME-EXILE-2-see-TURBO-GRAFX-PC-ENGINE-/320948086160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab9ff2590 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-EXILE-WICKED-PHENOMENON-VIDEO-GAME-EXILE-2-see-TURBO-GRAFX-PC-ENGINE-/320948086160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab9ff2590)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7)
Quote from: CatBoy on 07/20/2012, 07:31 AMI sure hope those went to people here! [-o<
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-EXILE-WICKED-PHENOMENON-VIDEO-GAME-EXILE-2-see-TURBO-GRAFX-PC-ENGINE-/320948086160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab9ff2590 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-EXILE-WICKED-PHENOMENON-VIDEO-GAME-EXILE-2-see-TURBO-GRAFX-PC-ENGINE-/320948086160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab9ff2590)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/261069336607?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1f01f)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/261069334727?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc8f1e8c7)
The Dynastic and SAZ were discussed either in this thread or a different one, and at least one of them was snagged by someone here according to that thread.
The Exile WP is new to me though, I dunno.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/20/2012, 08:23 AMThe Dynastic and SAZ were discussed either in this thread or a different one, and at least one of them was snagged by someone here according to that thread.
Correct and it arrived without incident in excellent shape. I am going to fire it up shortly. (https://i.imgur.com/7ttMD.jpg)
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/20/2012, 03:41 PMCorrect and it arrived without incident in excellent shape. I am going to fire it up shortly.
Nice! I'm glad at least one of these ended up in good hands.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/20/2012, 04:36 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/20/2012, 03:41 PMCorrect and it arrived without incident in excellent shape. I am going to fire it up shortly.
Nice! I'm glad at least one of these ended up in good hands.
As am I! Congrats D-Dan!
I hope the other two also went to a good guy, rather than to resellers or collecting dust on a leet collector's shelf.
Quote from: Mathius on 07/20/2012, 04:39 PMQuote from: jperryss on 07/20/2012, 04:36 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/20/2012, 03:41 PMCorrect and it arrived without incident in excellent shape. I am going to fire it up shortly.
Nice! I'm glad at least one of these ended up in good hands.
As am I! Congrats D-Dan!
Now he just needs to tell us how he managed to catch it in under 10 minutes.
Prolly logged into ebay went to Turbo Duo just listed and BAM...............SUPER AIR ZONK BIN CHEAP!.! LOL. Great grab.
Quote from: SMF on 07/20/2012, 05:09 PMProlly logged into ebay went to Turbo Duo just listed and BAM...............SUPER AIR ZONK BIN CHEAP!.! LOL. Great grab.
Thats how I got Dungeon Exp. II. :)
Quote from: jperryss on 07/20/2012, 04:57 PMNow he just needs to tell us how he managed to catch it in under 10 minutes.
I'm down to only a few legitimate games left to go and I did my compulsive search for turbografx and that Dynastic Hero and SAZ listing both showed up, I don't have SAZ so I raced to do a Buy It Now. This particular seller required you do a full paypal checkout to actually buyt it. I checked out and felt good, I figured someone else might want DH so I clicked on the listing and clicked BIN after clicking BIN I was told the DH was no longer available. I already have it, so it wasn't a big loss to me besides as a substantial piece of trade bait in acquiring the final two games to complete my US collection. I'm just thrilled to get the SAZ.
Congrats, DDan!
Not eBay, but close enough;
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-older-generation-TURBO-GRAFX-GAME-W0QQAdIdZ398077555
$65 for China Warrior. But it's MINT! :roll:
Guys, I'm eyeballing this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Hu-RAIDEN-Grafx-PCE-Import-JAPAN-Video-Game-pe-/360470044016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edb05d70#ht_3637wt_1037
I'm not sure if this is reasonable or not, but it falls within my monthly fun budget and...you know...it's Raiden. >_>
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/22/2012, 04:16 AMGuys, I'm eyeballing this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Hu-RAIDEN-Grafx-PCE-Import-JAPAN-Video-Game-pe-/360470044016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53edb05d70#ht_3637wt_1037
I'm not sure if this is reasonable or not, but it falls within my monthly fun budget and...you know...it's Raiden. >_>
Any reason you want the PCE hucard? The U.S. version generally auctions for around $30. If you can play Super CD's, I'd recommend going to Amazon and getting Super Raiden for $25 (basically the same game and the red book tunes are mind-blowing awesome).
I bought Raiden for TG-16 off eBay a few months ago for 20.
Despite all the crazy prices and all the more people getting into our hobby now days, it is still possible to find decent deals on Ebay. Just rather rare, and have to be quite fast and sneaky about it!
Certainly. :)
I don't have the hardware to play US Hucards, unfortunately. I've only got the white core PCE. Which also means no CDs. :/
And I'm not a fan of the Redbook audio tracks in Super Raiden. In fact, the original soundtrack & the PCE Hucard's soundtrack are my two favorite versions of the Raiden OST. "Gallantry" just kicks so much ass.
How can I tell who's an ebay reseller at Thrift Shops and Goodwill's
I had a chance getting some game at Garage Sales, But they come way in the morning's to scoop it up
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/23/2012, 12:30 AMFortunately I don't have the ugly hardware to play US Hucards. I've only got the truly awesome white PCE.
Fixed
Quote from: HardcoreOtaku on 07/23/2012, 01:41 AMQuote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/23/2012, 12:30 AMFortunately I don't have the ugly hardware to play US Hucards. I've only got the truly awesome white PCE.
Fixed
Agreed. lol
Quote from: HardcoreOtaku on 07/23/2012, 01:41 AMQuote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/23/2012, 12:30 AMFortunately I don't have the ugly hardware to play US Hucards. I've only got the truly awesome white PCE.
Fixed
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/hany_in_the_sky.png) Hany, holding back tears, whispers, "Humans can be so cruel when judging North American hardware."
Quote from: esteban on 07/23/2012, 06:51 AMQuote from: HardcoreOtaku on 07/23/2012, 01:41 AMQuote from: VenomMacbeth on 07/23/2012, 12:30 AMFortunately I don't have the ugly hardware to play US Hucards. I've only got the truly awesome white PCE.
Fixed
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/hany_in_the_sky.png) Hany, holding back tears, whispers, "Humans can be so cruel when judging North American hardware."
sorry Hany, I feel a bit guilty now.. #-o
:P
douple post 8-[
So this is odd. A seller has auctions listed for US Valis II and III, ending tonight.
His feedback is mediocre (99.3%).
He also had auctions for both of these games, with negative feedback left, back in February. And his current auction explains that he is a gamer, as opposed to a collector, so it seems odd that he would have these exact games available a 2nd time, with hardly any other Turbo games for sale.
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I'd love to know the story here, but in the meantime I've decided not to bid on these.
Heyyy, I'm bidding on Valis II >_>
Yikes, I'm watching both of those as well. The neg feedback from Feb on the very same games is certainly strange. Hmmm... wonder what that is all about
I've been watching them for a couple days, neither one had a bid on it until two days ago. I'm sure most of the peeps here are diligent about checking feedback, but I just noticed it today and remembered these auctions showing up in a different thread the other day, so I figured I'd mention it.
Are these two easily playable in JP versions? The PCE version of III is readily found under $20 shipped, but I don't see II show up as often.
I don't worry about it because you can always get your money back one way or another. Don't bid on Valis II. Thank you :P
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/23/2012, 03:36 PMI don't worry about it because you can always get your money back one way or another. Don't bid on Valis II. Thank you :P
LOL, I'm not bidding on either but I can make no promises for the rest of this forum.I will remove the links to make it just a bit harder for them, LOL.
LOL, both of these are on my watch list as well. Valis II has gone too high, but III looks within range still.
[EDIT] This gives me an idea. IDEA: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12414.new#new
Again, How can I tell who's an ebay reseller at Thrift Shops and Goodwill's
I had a chance getting some game at Garage Sales, But they come way in the morning's to scoop it up
Quote from: KnightWarrior on 07/23/2012, 04:06 PMAgain, How can I tell who's an ebay reseller at Thrift Shops and Goodwill's
I had a chance getting some game at Garage Sales, But they come way in the morning's to scoop it up
It's impossible to tell. Unless you could somehow see the item before they buy it, then see it in an auction on ebay & recognize it as the same item, there's no way to tell for sure. And really, why does it matter? Scalper's gonna scalp whether you know who it is or not.
QuoteAgain, How can I tell who's an ebay reseller at Thrift Shops and Goodwill's
I had a chance getting some game at Garage Sales, But they come way in the morning's to scoop it up
Not sure I understand the question. It only takes a few minutes (ok maybe an hour) to flip through all the turbografx stuff on ebay so who cares where its from.
Also youre pretty lucky if you see NEC stuff at a garage sale. I never saw that. But if you know the garage sale has turbografx stuff but your too lazy to get it?.... ](*,)
Quote from: jperryss on 07/23/2012, 03:20 PMI'd love to know the story here, but in the meantime I've decided not to bid on these.
It's probably not a big deal - either he decided not to sell due to wanting a higher selling price (scummy but it happens), or he couldn't find 'em (also shitty, but some sellers aren't as organized as they should be).
Quote from: KnightWarrior on 07/23/2012, 04:06 PMAgain, How can I tell who's an ebay reseller at Thrift Shops and Goodwill's
I had a chance getting some game at Garage Sales, But they come way in the morning's to scoop it up
I don't understand either. All of your posts look like they're written stoned on a cell phone.
You want to know how to identify ebay listings that were purchased at thrift stores? Or you what to identify ebay resellers at garage sales? Either way, you'd have to be psychic and I can't imagine any possible use for such knowledge.
So did anyone here win either of the Valis auctions? VIII went for a reasonable $24.
I got Valis III... hope the negative feedback from his Valis auctions in Feb dont follow suit here
Valis II anyone?
Nice, I'm glad III ended up with someone here. I'm actually looking for all four of them, might post a WTB for the PCE versions here in a bit.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/23/2012, 03:35 PMAre these two easily playable in JP versions? The PCE version of III is readily found under $20 shipped, but I don't see II show up as often.
Yeah, you'll miss out on the dialog in the cut scenes but at it's heart it's an action platformer. You don't need to understand any clues or anything as long as you understand the basic game. I'd say go for the JP version, but that's just me.
Quote from: Samurai Ghost on 07/23/2012, 07:13 PMQuote from: jperryss on 07/23/2012, 03:35 PMAre these two easily playable in JP versions? The PCE version of III is readily found under $20 shipped, but I don't see II show up as often.
Yeah, you'll miss out on the dialog in the cut scenes but at it's heart it's an action platformer. You don't need to understand any clues or anything as long as you understand the basic game. I'd say go for the JP version, but that's just me.
Thanks for confirming. I vaguely remember playing III (and I think II also) many many years ago, and watched Bucci's vid on VII and it looks playable.
Quote from: tpivette on 07/23/2012, 07:08 PMI got Valis III... hope the negative feedback from his Valis auctions in Feb dont follow suit here
Valis II anyone?
Nice score. I was going to bid, but didn't. Glad you got it. :)
Nice! Some people hate on it, but it's one of my favorites! Especially in the series.
I bidded on both II and III. Lost III by a dollar or so, and II by 50 cents. Oh well. Search is still on for II (more important).
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/23/2012, 10:39 PMLost III by a dollar or so, and II by 50 cents.
How do you know what the winner's max bid was?
I'm talking about what it ended at. Yeah, their actual maximum could have been higher, but I'm just going by what I personally lost the auction for on numbers alone.
Final Lap Twin
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Final-Lap-Twin-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-541-BOXED-/110923375496?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c6388
£49.99!!!!!!
Its OK though there is free P&P :-s
.... and there are even more bargains to be had form cool-stuff-emporium-uk only £49.99 each ......... Surely they mean £4.99? Maybe a genuine mistake as they have auctions for other systems at fair prices.
China Warrior TurboGrafx 16 Game REF 584 (UNBOXED)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/China-Warrior-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-584-UNBOXED-/110923376756?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c6874
Legendary Axe TurboGrafx 16 Game REF 587 (UNBOXED)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Legendary-Axe-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-587-UNBOXED-/110923377690?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c6c1a
Devil's Crush TurboGrafx 16 Game REF 586 (UNBOXED)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Devils-Crush-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-586-UNBOXED-/110923378417?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c6ef1
And finally the awesome
Power Golf TurboGrafx 16 Game REF 585 (UNBOXED)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Golf-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-585-UNBOXED-/110923379572?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c7374
Man, you brits know how to stick it in a break it off!
Quote from: SuperPlay on 07/24/2012, 03:57 PMFinal Lap Twin
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Final-Lap-Twin-TurboGrafx-16-Game-REF-541-BOXED-/110923375496?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item19d38c6388
£49.99!!!!!!
Its OK though there is free P&P :-s
Wow, that game is worth at most around $3.
Dont know if this has been posted yet, but I'm in shock after cooming across this! I thought the one for $275 BIN was outrageous... but this takes gouging to a whole new level!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
Quote from: tpivette on 07/24/2012, 09:37 PMDont know if this has been posted yet, but I'm in shock after cooming across this! I thought the one for $275 BIN was outrageous... but this takes gouging to a whole new level!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289
Yeah we already blitzkreiged that guy. He seems to think the system card 3.0 is worth more than a duo. lol
hmmmmm....
This:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Zone-II-2-Factory-Sealed-NEW-NEAR-MINT-for-Turbografx-CD-Duo-16-/130727416539?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e6ff612db (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Zone-II-2-Factory-Sealed-NEW-NEAR-MINT-for-Turbografx-CD-Duo-16-/130727416539?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e6ff612db)
or this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Zone-II-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Brand-New-Sealed-/160852012858?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item257386ef3a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Zone-II-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Brand-New-Sealed-/160852012858?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item257386ef3a)
Contributing to the madness, I bought this and it arrived today. I opened two games (Pac Land and Final Lap Twin) and I plan on finally getting through the Final Lap Twin RPG. I will certainly open the others when it's time to play them. I'm taking one for the team here by getting overpriced sealed games off the street and actually PLAYING THEM!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230827994354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/230827994354?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)
so you bought an overpriced auction--wouldn't that be contributing?
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/25/2012, 03:09 PMso you bought an overpriced auction--wouldn't that be contributing?
That's what I was saying, I contributed to the machine of overpriced turbo on ebay, but my intentions were good at least.
Now maybe I'll leave negative feedback that the guy priced it too high.
At $220 and 12 games, that's around $18 a peice for sealed games. I thought they would go for a lot more than that on ebay. Is that really that bad of a price? Not to familiar with those titles tho
You can't leave negative feedback for purchasing an item that you willingly paid even though you knew it was overpriced in the beginning. That's not how it (ebay) works. I wouldn't be surprised if the seller would contest that.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/25/2012, 03:19 PMYou can't leave negative feedback for purchasing an item that you willingly paid even though you knew it was overpriced in the beginning. That's not how it (ebay) works. I wouldn't be surprised if the seller would contest that.
I was only joking. I wouldn't really do that.
tpivette: That's kind of how I was looking at it. A couple are dupes and a couple were already open (sidearms, galaga, alien crush, last alert). Sidearms had a price sticker on it from Babbages for 99 cents. Wish THAT deal was still happening. It reminds me of my experience when I bought Exile 2 brand new at toys r us during turbo clearance sales. The woman at the counter gave me two of them (they were stuck together) and I didn't notice until I got home (figured it was a double jewel case or something). Well, low and behold, they separated. And being the jerk kid that I was, I promptly returned one and got my $10 back. Yeah me, smart move.
POST 100! Boom-shaka-lakah!
At $17 each shipped, I wouldn't say that was a terrible price.
Quote from: tpivette on 07/25/2012, 03:19 PMAt $220 and 12 games, that's around $18 a peice for sealed games. I thought they would go for a lot more than that on ebay. Is that really that bad of a price? Not to familiar with those titles tho
Yep, my rule is to pay no more than $20 a title if I can help it. Obviously I don't apply this to 'commons', but on average it's a simple rule that keeps my spending on track. I would have paid $220 for that as well. Damn eBay with it's location bullshit. I didn't even see that auction.
[EDIT] I love the description in this TurboDuo auction;
"Cat 5 cable is also included."
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-System-Games-Joysticks-More-/200794969453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec050156d#ht_2475wt_1015
Awesome. I know how prevalent CAT5 was back in the 90's. Glad there was one packed into every TG-16, and TurboDuo. :roll:
Sealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
Lol someone got screwed lol. But wait its a OMG RARE SEALED GAME THAT'S A STEAL WHEN THE BOOK ALONE IS ON EBAY FOR $300 lmao.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/26/2012, 07:47 PMSealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
This is the guy who bought the other half of the sealed games i bought. He's actually had it up since about July 3rd.
where did 13 minutes come from then? lol
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/26/2012, 09:11 PMwhere did 13 minutes come from then? lol
Quote from: syphic on 07/26/2012, 09:06 PMQuote from: jperryss on 07/26/2012, 07:47 PMSealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
This is the guy who bought the other half of the sealed games i bought. He's actually had it up since about July 3rd.
This auction lasted 13 minutes.
Search for Bonk III Sealed and check off the Completed Listings box.
Sort by Date listed, oldest first. You'll see the listing date on the right Jul-26 09:47.
Sory by End date, recent first. You'll see the ending date on the right Jul-26 10:00
Cat5 cable included.... what the fuck? Maybe he means the Tap or something?
Quote from: jperryss on 07/27/2012, 08:11 AMThis auction lasted 13 minutes.
Weird. I saw that one while it was listed and didn't think much of it.
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2012, 12:36 PMQuote from: jperryss on 07/27/2012, 08:11 AMThis auction lasted 13 minutes.
Weird. I saw that one while it was listed and didn't think much of it.
Don't get me wrong. I am shocked that someone paid the $800 asking price, especially for the hucard version. But hey...free shipping!
I assumed it must be a reseller, let's see if it shows up for a couple grand, slabbed, in a month or two.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/26/2012, 07:47 PMSealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
Depends on how long it takes to return from being professionally graded.
Anybody catch this today...?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CD-Briefcase-complete-System-Super-3-0-system-card-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/110925364778?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d3aabe2a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CD-Briefcase-complete-System-Super-3-0-system-card-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/110925364778?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d3aabe2a)
I was tempted, but I have another auction I'm watching right now.
Did it sell?
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/27/2012, 02:07 PMDid it sell?
pretty fast, within a few hours of listing.
Quote from: galam on 07/27/2012, 02:03 PMAnybody catch this today...?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CD-Briefcase-complete-System-Super-3-0-system-card-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/110925364778?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d3aabe2a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CD-Briefcase-complete-System-Super-3-0-system-card-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/110925364778?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d3aabe2a)
I was tempted, but I have another auction I'm watching right now.
That may not be gouging, but it's not a good deal either.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 07/27/2012, 03:59 PMThat may not be gouging, but it's not a good deal either.
Agreed. Even with new gears it's nothing special, especially without the original AC for the collector types.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/26/2012, 07:47 PMSealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
Man, that shrinkwrap has ruined the box, it looks like someone sat on it.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/26/2012, 07:47 PMSealed Bonk III huey (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item20c8017fcd&item=140794494925&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=%252Fer%252B8Try%252FakHFpY6QYV1LD7LJec%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1180) for $800 BIN, sold in 13 minutes. How long before this is relisted for $2K?
Quote from: galam on 07/27/2012, 02:12 PMQuote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/27/2012, 02:07 PMDid it sell?
pretty fast, within a few hours of listing.
Wait, it just says that the listing was removed. Why should that be interpreted with certainty that it was sold and for that absurd amount ?
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/27/2012, 06:02 PMWait, it just says that the listing was removed. Why should that be interpreted with certainty that it was sold and for that absurd amount ?
Because it says 'sold for' next to the price - if nobody had bid on it, it'd say 'starting price'.
Oooh, I see! Completely missed it. I thought it was possible that he removed it for some other reason, private offer or whatever. I might've been holding out for hope too, finding it impossible to believe it went for $800! And in 13 minutes? It'd be funny if it was megahit79 - he's got the cash on hand to pay that and he's done it before (e.g. the $30k SNK cart that he paid $1k for).
Not only is this guy nuts expecting anyone to bid $200 on a BS with no instructions or map, but I reported him for trying to skirt eBay shipping rules and charge almost quadruple what he's allowed to for shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-RARE-MINT-TurboDuo-Turbografx-16-TH16-Turbografx-16-/251118083783?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a77cddec7#ht_602wt_1396
what were the shipping charges before? theyre currently $4 for expedited, which I assume it was lowered to after you brought the gouging to ebay's attention
He has in the descrip that shipping is 15.00 and will not be the 4.00 eBay had him list.
For $15 it better be Overnight shipping!
thats rediculous. $15 to ship a game... what a nutsack
QuoteBeyond Shadowgate (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-RARE-MINT-TurboDuo-Turbografx-16-TH16-Turbografx-16-/251118083783?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a77cddec7#ht_602wt_1396) - Shipping and Handling will be $15 and will include SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION (It says $4 but Ebay clearly isn't up with the times about shipping costs! Pretty dumb if you ask me. I will send the invoice with the correct amount, this is MANDATORY for this kind of High Priced Item). I won't have anything less than that, so don't ask.
He wants you to pay for signature confirmation. I'm not up on rates, but I don't think that adds that much more to the cost. If he photocopies the receipt and refunds back the difference on what he actually paid, that'd be fair, but is eBay forcing you to agree to a maximum, affordable rate, that's how it works?
Quote from: tpivette on 07/28/2012, 10:12 AMwhat were the shipping charges before? theyre currently $4 for expedited, which I assume it was lowered to after you brought the gouging to ebay's attention
The listed shipping cost for the auction is $4, but in the description he says it will be $15, even though eBay would not let him charge more than $4. So he's admitting that he's too good for the rules that every other seller on eBay has to abide by.
Note also that eBay fees are based on the winning bid without shipping charges, so he is skirting those fees also.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 01:10 PMQuoteBeyond Shadowgate (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-RARE-MINT-TurboDuo-Turbografx-16-TH16-Turbografx-16-/251118083783?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a77cddec7#ht_602wt_1396) - Shipping and Handling will be $15 and will include SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION (It says $4 but Ebay clearly isn't up with the times about shipping costs! Pretty dumb if you ask me. I will send the invoice with the correct amount, this is MANDATORY for this kind of High Priced Item). I won't have anything less than that, so don't ask.
He wants you to pay for signature confirmation. I'm not up on rates, but I don't think that adds that much more to the cost. If he photocopies the receipt and refunds back the difference on what he actually paid, that'd be fair, but is eBay forcing you to agree to a maximum, affordable rate, that's how it works?
Yes, eBay limits what you can ask for shipping. I'll admit it's a bit low sometimes, but $4 to ship a game is fair. Signature confirmation is 75 cents, and insurance is like $1.50.
$15 is ridiculous to ship a game. I shipped an XBOX360 console across the US a few months back, insured, and it was like $17.
And incidentally, note that his second-to-last feedback rating complains of "poor packaging". And his overall feedback is terrible. This guy is a piece of work.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/28/2012, 01:22 PMYes, eBay limits what you can ask for shipping. I'll admit it's a bit low sometimes, but $4 to ship a game is fair. Signature confirmation is 75 cents, and insurance is like $1.50.
$15 is ridiculous to ship a game. I shipped an XBOX360 console across the US a few months back, insured, and it was like $17.
And incidentally, note that his second-to-last feedback rating complains of "poor packaging". And his overall feedback is terrible. This guy is a piece of work.
Ah, yeah, so he is just double-gouging (both on item and S/H)... At $200 minimum, he should be throwing in shipping/insurance/confirmation anyway. A complete copy here sold for $150 I think. I still thought that was a horrible price, but I'm not up with the times, you see... Bernie actually hooked me up with an image file set of the game, so luckily there's always that option - I wouldn't have cared, but people here say it's a great game, so I wanted to give it another chance.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 01:45 PMBernie actually hooked me up with an image file set of the game, so luckily there's always that option
That is what I did as well. I just wish I had a nice case insert for it on the shelf.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 01:45 PMA complete copy here sold for $150 I think.
I
think the last one here sold for $180 and wasn't complete (no poster). :)
Quote from: Sadler on 07/28/2012, 03:24 PMI think the last one here sold for $180 and wasn't complete (no poster). :)
Yeah, no poster, here it goes (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11528.0). Though I was under the impression Bernie and Keith got him down to $150 from his last $180 asking price. Nobody ever takes me up on my $5 offer... :cry:
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 03:54 PMYeah, no poster, here it goes (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11528.0). Though I was under the impression Bernie and Keith got him down to $150 from his last $180 asking price. Nobody ever takes me up on my $5 offer... :cry:
Heh. I actually offered him $200 initially. He PM'd back and said only $180. I wasn't complaining! :D It is a very cool game and was one of the last 4 titles I was missing.
Quote from: Sadler on 07/28/2012, 05:04 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 03:54 PMYeah, no poster, here it goes (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=11528.0). Though I was under the impression Bernie and Keith got him down to $150 from his last $180 asking price. Nobody ever takes me up on my $5 offer... :cry:
Heh. I actually offered him $200 initially. He PM'd back and said only $180. I wasn't complaining! :D It is a very cool game and was one of the last 4 titles I was missing.
BLAH!!!!
:D
He mentions ProPay for method of payment for the Beyond Shadowgate game. Never heard of this method of shipping before.....has anyone used it?
Also, I know ebay has that buyer protection plan deal where if you are unhappy with the item, you can return it back to the seller. Does this work even if the seller specifically states no refunds? From selling stuff in the past, I've been burned by someone who wanted to return an item back to me for no reason other than the same exact item sold for significantly less.
Quote from: Flare65 on 07/28/2012, 05:30 PMAlso, I know ebay has that buyer protection plan deal where if you are unhappy with the item, you can return it back to the seller. Does this work even if the seller specifically states no refunds? From selling stuff in the past, I've been burned by someone who wanted to return an item back to me for no reason other than the same exact item sold for significantly less.
I've used buyer protection a couple of times. My impression is that ebay customer service relies on a fair amount of common sense when and if they get involved. A lot of listings default to "no returns", but it's easy to get your money back if the seller didn't describe it properly, listed the wrong condition, was grossly negligent in how something was shipped.
Quote from: Flare65 on 07/28/2012, 05:30 PMHe mentions ProPay for method of payment for the Beyond Shadowgate game. Never heard of this method of shipping before.....has anyone used it?
Also, I know ebay has that buyer protection plan deal where if you are unhappy with the item, you can return it back to the seller. Does this work even if the seller specifically states no refunds? From selling stuff in the past, I've been burned by someone who wanted to return an item back to me for no reason other than the same exact item sold for significantly less.
Propay means that a credit card is required for payment, not Paypal thats it.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 07/28/2012, 05:44 PMPropay means that a credit card is required for payment, not Paypal thats it.
But that's HUGE. With PayPal, eBay has the ability to hold or take back the funds you send to the seller in the event you get screwed.
Shipping with delivery/signature confirmation (those two services add about $3-4 tops), so you're looking at $6-8 max to ship. $15 is outrageous.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/28/2012, 02:03 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 07/28/2012, 01:45 PMBernie actually hooked me up with an image file set of the game, so luckily there's always that option
That is what I did as well. I just wish I had a nice case insert for it on the shelf.
All ya gotta do is ask. :) I can scan my inserts for you if you would like. Just get with me via PM.
Quote from: Flare65 on 07/28/2012, 05:30 PMHe mentions ProPay for method of payment for the Beyond Shadowgate game. Never heard of this method of shipping before.....has anyone used it?
Also, I know ebay has that buyer protection plan deal where if you are unhappy with the item, you can return it back to the seller. Does this work even if the seller specifically states no refunds? From selling stuff in the past, I've been burned by someone who wanted to return an item back to me for no reason other than the same exact item sold for significantly less.
From reading his listing description, he sounds like a complete douche with some sort of personality disorder... I would stay far away!!!... even if he was listing it for $80, I'd think twice about bidding
Just remembered that's the same auction that he had at $150 and no one bid on it, now he raised it to $200 LOL. Generally, if there are no bids at a set amount, the next revised auction you would put a lower price (<$150)
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 07/29/2012, 01:12 AMJust remembered that's the same auction that he had at $150 and no one bid on it, now he raised it to $200 LOL. Generally, if there are no bids at a set amount, the next revised auction you would put a lower price (<$150)
Now now, don't go bringing logic into this discussion!
Just wondering on this game I have not seen it around to often. But would this be a good price from Ebay? Or are they asking way to much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Madden-Duo-CD-Football-100-COMPLETE-IN-CASE-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-16-cd-/320937681159?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab9606107
It's weird how that auction then says:
"***PRICE TOO HIGH FOR YOU? We have over 150 Turbo Grafx 16 Hucard and cd games, and Turbo Duo games available as well as systems and accessories. There is no creating an account to view our items on our store site. Google search for us with these key words: "videogamesareus ecrater store category". Click on the top page result, on that page just click on "Turbo Grafx 16" and see all we have available INCLUDING THIS ITEM FOR MUCH LESS"
So basically just because it's on Ebay, they have to raise the prices (as opposed to ecrater)? Even though ecrater has no fees. Seems bizarre.
Actually, you really should check their site out.. The prices are insane high. No better, if not worse, than eBay. I thought, what a crock, when I went there. I expected somewhat of a deal.. NOT.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 07/29/2012, 06:59 PMJust wondering on this game I have not seen it around to often. But would this be a good price from Ebay? Or are they asking way to much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Madden-Duo-CD-Football-100-COMPLETE-IN-CASE-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-16-cd-/320937681159?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ab9606107
$60 for Madden
Way too much!
This game can be found relatively easily for $20-$30 sealed.
Used, I wouldn't pay more than about $10-15.
IMHO, it is a good game, but nothing rare about it and most turbo players don't get too excited about it...
Ok cool thanks. I am saving my money then. Thanks.
Not the sellers fault, but WOW, I really didn't expect this...
Call me ignorant, but I thought it would stay under 600. Somebody must have just thrown in an outrageous number to win it. Must be nice to be able to throw this kind of money around.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Quote from: Bernie on 07/29/2012, 07:20 PMActually, you really should check their site out.. The prices are insane high. No better, if not worse, than eBay. I thought, what a crock, when I went there. I expected somewhat of a deal.. NOT.
This is true they are still screwing you just at a higher profit margin
Quote from: galam on 07/29/2012, 07:36 PMNot the sellers fault, but WOW, I really didn't expect this...
Call me ignorant, but I thought it would stay under 600. Somebody must have just thrown in an outrageous number to win it. Must be nice to be able to throw this kind of money around.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
$900 for 2 TG16s, some turbo taps, and 37 games seems to be too much. If someone is buying this to resell, I don't see much room for profit. Some of the games in the lot are nice, but nothing there is extremely special or in pristine collector quality condition.
Not exactly price gouging but it smells of sneaky seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Deck-with-Accessory-USED-/221079747236?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3379613aa4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Console-Only-As-is-Untested-/190706964697?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c670558d9#ht_2627wt_1357
2 auctions by the same seller. One in "Good working condition" and other "as-is untested"
Clearly the seller could have tested both systems but he choose not to test one of them. Lazy? Or maybe he did test it and found it non working so he tries to pass it off as untested as it may get more money than a broken one.
Yeah, when you have two consoles by the same seller and it's worded like that, it's pretty obvious that he's trying to pass an untested console as being broken internally. I'm sure there are a lot of people who do that--say they don't have a power cord or av cable or whatever, just to say it's untested, but in reality, it's broken.
Quote from: galam on 07/29/2012, 07:36 PMNot the sellers fault, but WOW, I really didn't expect this...
Call me ignorant, but I thought it would stay under 600. Somebody must have just thrown in an outrageous number to win it. Must be nice to be able to throw this kind of money around.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280927151077?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649)
Quote from: BigT on 07/29/2012, 07:59 PM$900 for 2 TG16s, some turbo taps, and 37 games seems to be too much. If someone is buying this to resell, I don't see much room for profit. Some of the games in the lot are nice, but nothing there is extremely special or in pristine collector quality condition.
When it was sitting in the $500 range I put in a $600 bid. I figured for $600 I could get rid of the stuff I already had and keep the stuff I was missing. I figured $600 was a decent number, but apparently not - I was outbid in less than 10 minutes. I wasn't will to pay more than that. $600 wasn't exactly smart, but $900 is just stupid.
Does this make sense to anyone? The guy puts up Beyond Shadowgate for $150 and it doesn't sell. He ends the auction early on the very last day. I know because I was watching it to see if he would relist it for less $$$. So he does relist, but this time for $200!!! =D>
$150 listing;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251108077015?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
$200 listing;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-RARE-MINT-TurboDuo-Turbografx-16-TH16-Turbografx-16-/251118083783?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a77cddec7#ht_642wt_1221
[EDIT] I see I missed the discussion on this already... Carry on!
Wow look at this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBOGRAFX-16-Black-Console-with-Power-Supply-Vintage-/120960261585?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c29cb1dd1
$50 for a TG + CD base is alright and it probably works too, but that seller has four negatives in the last month in addition to a very fishy payment system. Caveat emptor.
Quote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 12:22 AM$50 for a TG + CD base is alright and it probably works too, but that seller has four negatives in the last month in addition to a very fishy payment system. Caveat emptor.
His list of items for sale is all over the place too. He's got a Commodore and a bunch of cookie press things. :-k
Maybe he just found it at some garage sale or something.
Hey is this a copy of the original game, it does say copy? :-k
What if it is someone that just won a free copy from here ..Oh no
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-Complete-TurboGrafx-16-J-Import-Rare-/251120106257?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a77ecbb11
For the $15 shipping: it's not all that ridiculous (the game's price is a different story) - $5.35 for a flat rate Priority box + $2.55 for signature confirmation + $2.90 for $200 worth of insurance = $10.80 (it'd be $13.85 for $350 worth of insurance).
For the Sapphire: the hub markings look like a legit version.
Quote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 11:51 AMFor the $15 shipping: it's not all that ridiculous (the game's price is a different story) - $5.35 for a flat rate Priority box + $2.55 for signature confirmation + $2.90 for $200 worth of insurance = $10.80 (it'd be $13.85 for $350 worth of insurance).
I think it would be a different argument if he was just charging a lot for shipping. But there are two things that you need to consider:
1. The auction itself says shipping will be $4, likely the maximum that eBay would let him charge for shipping costs. In the listing itself he explains that it will really cost the buyer $15 for shipping. So he is trying to skirt eBay rules, and in the process screwing eBay out of final value fees, and screwing any potential bidder that trusts (rightfully so) the official $4 rate. eBay has shipping cost limits so sellers don't put an item up for BIN $1 with $50 shipping. Although I'm surprised eBay hasn't made him change it yet, I'm betting that the winning bidder could dispute the $15 ship costs and eBay would side with the winner, since the seller is basically trying to poke eBay.
He could've easily left the $4 shipping costs, and added $11 to the BIN price to make up for it.
2. All of his game auctions have that same $15 hidden shipping cost, and BS is the only one that's over $100.
I don't know how eBay would possibly miss out on fees, seeing as they include shipping and handling in the final value fee (and have for some time).
Quote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 01:50 PMI don't know how eBay would possibly miss out on fees, seeing as they include shipping and handling in the final value fee (and have for some time).
I will admit that is news to me. A quick google search shows it was done about a year ago. Link (http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Antiques/Ebay-To-Include/520269125).
Either way, the invoice from eBay will only have the $4 shipping cost. That extra $11 doesn't exist officially anywhere, except for the separate invoice that the seller says he will send after the auction ends:
"Shipping and Handling will be $15 and will include SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION (It says $4 but Ebay clearly isn't up with the times about shipping costs! Pretty dumb if you ask me.
I will send the invoice with the correct amount, this is MANDATORY for this kind of High Priced Item). I won't have anything less than that, so don't ask."
So I'm betting that they will not count that extra $11 towards final value. And even if they do, combine that with sketchy feedback and his demanding ProPay instead of the more common and generally safer PayPal, and what do you have? A scumbag who's listings should've been pulled already on account of being sneaky.
No doubt the guy is a tool, but the shipping b.s. is at least partially due to eBay's stupid policies. You must list a shipping service for $4 or less (you can have pricier options too), which makes it impossible to ship priority, insured, etc. without losing money or resorting to high starting prices or BINs.
Or a seller can sidestep the whole problem and use calculated shipping. Ebay's policies are totally stupid, but anyone selling more than a few items a year should really get off the flat-rate-priority crutch and invest in a scale. It saves buyers money by allowing them to choose the cheapest shipping service, cheap shipping makes for attractive listings, sellers don't have to hassle with international estimates, and it saves sellers money by printing postage online instead of going to the PO.
I agree, before getting a postal scale, I would have to estimate shipping costs and sometimes I came in under the ebay estimates, and other times it was actually much higher.
Quote from: jperryss on 07/31/2012, 01:57 PMQuote from: guest on 07/31/2012, 01:50 PMI don't know how eBay would possibly miss out on fees, seeing as they include shipping and handling in the final value fee (and have for some time).
I will admit that is news to me. A quick google search shows it was done about a year ago. Link (http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Antiques/Ebay-To-Include/520269125).
Either way, the invoice from eBay will only have the $4 shipping cost. That extra $11 doesn't exist officially anywhere, except for the separate invoice that the seller says he will send after the auction ends:
"Shipping and Handling will be $15 and will include SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION (It says $4 but Ebay clearly isn't up with the times about shipping costs! Pretty dumb if you ask me. I will send the invoice with the correct amount, this is MANDATORY for this kind of High Priced Item). I won't have anything less than that, so don't ask."
So I'm betting that they will not count that extra $11 towards final value. And even if they do, combine that with sketchy feedback and his demanding ProPay instead of the more common and generally safer PayPal, and what do you have? A scumbag who's listings should've been pulled already on account of being sneaky.
You know what really grinds my gears? Is that the beyond shadowgate listing keeps coming up when I search for "TH16".
Nice listing, douche
...the fuck?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-Brink-Extinction-Sony-Playstation-3-2011-/280932492299?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4168e1a40b#ht_500wt_1370
I don't even know what to say about this. Not "gouging", per se. But... What?
Maybe this is that super-secret bootleg copy rjardina was talking shit about...in a "sealed" copy of Brink. ;)
Just sent him this question:
"So this is a copy of Bonk: Brink of Extinction, a game that was NEVER released, but was supposed to be released as a downloadable game for PSN/XBLA, and is included in a sealed copy of the game Brink, which is a completely unrelated game?
Really?"
Brink of Extinction pops up as one of the suggested products if you try to create an auction for Brink, so he surely just made a mistake. As for why a non-existent game is even in their listings (on all three platforms no less), I've no explanation.
Not sure how eBay works... So this guy enters in "Brink", and eBay automatically fills in all the BOE information, including changing the game title?
Bizarre...
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2012, 03:00 PM...the fuck?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-Brink-Extinction-Sony-Playstation-3-2011-/280932492299?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4168e1a40b#ht_500wt_1370
I don't even know what to say about this. Not "gouging", per se. But... What?
Maybe this is that super-secret bootleg copy rjardina was talking shit about...in a "sealed" copy of Brink. ;)
Just sent him this question:
"So this is a copy of Bonk: Brink of Extinction, a game that was NEVER released, but was supposed to be released as a downloadable game for PSN/XBLA, and is included in a sealed copy of the game Brink, which is a completely unrelated game?
Really?"
I thought it was funny
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-90s-game-Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-for-Nec-Turbo-Duo-/120959059394?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c29b8c5c2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-90s-game-Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-for-Nec-Turbo-Duo-/120959059394?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c29b8c5c2)
wha?
$200 bootleg that probably came from BMW for free. *sigh*
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2012, 06:02 PM$200 bootleg that probably came from BMW for free. *sigh*
Yep, it was posted awhile back in this thread. That eBay seller actually had it given to him from a friend (member here) that got it from BMW.
I was bored so i reported it to ebay lol.
$45 for a dead neoflash cart (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-NeoFlash-Cart-128M-turbo-grafx-16-duo-super-express-AS-IS-/130741567173?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e70cdfec5), but at least it comes with free shipping. It's not all that outrageous of a gouge job, I suppose, but it made me giggle.
Quote from: guest on 08/03/2012, 01:19 PM$45 for a dead neoflash cart (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-NeoFlash-Cart-128M-turbo-grafx-16-duo-super-express-AS-IS-/130741567173?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e70cdfec5), but at least it comes with free shipping. It's not all that outrageous of a gouge job, I suppose, but it made me giggle.
I saw this yesterday and I applaud the seller for this sentence in the description:
"Comes complete in original packaging. Please note that I am selling this AS IS because
it does not work 100% of the time."
Notice that nowhere else does he mention that it partially works, works sometimes, works if you stand on one foot, etc.
If the thing doesn't work at all, EVER, which is probably the case, his statement is still accurate. But it sure is misleading. If someone told you "my car doesn't start every time" wouldn't you assume it starts some of the time?
Even if I thought I had repair skills I wouldn't go near this one.
EDIT: My mistake, he does mention that he can't get it working again. Still was quite careful about how he worded that.
its probably one of those sellers that doesn't know how 2 frashcart and is just doing it wrong.
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2012, 06:02 PM$200 bootleg that probably came from BMW for free. *sigh*
sorry im a newb what does BMW stand for bald men whining?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
not sure if he means game and manual only or just manual if he just means manual for the love of mike.
Make sme wish i had gotten a copy for 100 bucks in 2009 =(
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/03/2012, 05:57 PMsorry im a newb what does BMW stand for bald men whining?
OMG that is the single best thing ever written in this forum. [-o<
=D> =D> =D> =D>
http://youtu.be/EL8e2ujXe8g
=D> =D> =D> =D>
That clown means just the manual. Crazy, no?
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/03/2012, 05:57 PMsorry im a newb what does BMW stand for bald men whining?
It stands for Byronische Motoren Werke - a.k.a. fellow member BlueBMW.
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/03/2012, 06:00 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
not sure if he means game and manual only or just manual if he just means manual for the love of mike.
Make sme wish i had gotten a copy for 100 bucks in 2009 =(
This has been discussed quite a few times in this thread. The guy also wants to sell his neogeo golf game for like 30 grand which is completely and utterly insane.
And now its on sale for 17 grand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Turf-Masters-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Us-Version-/271011428096?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f198a3700
Quote$200 bootleg that probably came from BMW for free. *sigh*
QuoteYep, it was posted awhile back in this thread. That eBay seller actually had it given to him from a friend (member here) that got it from BMW.
Yeah I was the one that assumed it was one of the few discs I gave away/traded since it was fairly local to me, but i checked up on the people I gave them away/traded to, and they all still have them. I trust them and know them. One of them did mention a store in the Portland area that has a bunch of them without manuals for $100 each
Edit- wrong smiley...i meant this one! ](*,)
Even if they weren't bootlegs, lone discs don't demand a collectors price. Especially for a game commonly available, nomally found complete and heavily bootlegged.
Wonder what this fetches...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922)
And I HOPE somebody in this forums wins it. I have no interest, but it needs to be appreciated.
And if somebody in here does win it, please youtube the video ASAP. I would love to watch it, but it doesn't seem to be out there. I hardly look at the actual youtube site, so I'm kind of stupid when it comes to finding stuff.
](*,)
^That looks pretty interesting. If someone buys that here on the forum please upload a video of it! I also LOL at the fact it says "Place this side down" on the disc. New technology can be confusing! LOL
Quote from: jperryss on 08/03/2012, 01:46 PMQuote from: guest on 08/03/2012, 01:19 PM$45 for a dead neoflash cart (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-NeoFlash-Cart-128M-turbo-grafx-16-duo-super-express-AS-IS-/130741567173?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e70cdfec5), but at least it comes with free shipping. It's not all that outrageous of a gouge job, I suppose, but it made me giggle.
I saw this yesterday and I applaud the seller for this sentence in the description:
"Comes complete in original packaging. Please note that I am selling this AS IS because it does not work 100% of the time."
Notice that nowhere else does he mention that it partially works, works sometimes, works if you stand on one foot, etc.
If the thing doesn't work at all, EVER, which is probably the case, his statement is still accurate. But it sure is misleading. If someone told you "my car doesn't start every time" wouldn't you assume it starts some of the time?
Even if I thought I had repair skills I wouldn't go near this one.
EDIT: My mistake, he does mention that he can't get it working again. Still was quite careful about how he worded that.
Yeah, this was an amusing read! He "leads" you into the fact that it is currently broken and works 0% of the time for him... currently, that is...
1) He starts off with this sale being "AS IS".
2) States it does not work 100% of the time (OK, so conversely it must work some of the time then, no?).
3) He chooses to classify the condition as "good" and blames eBay for not having a "non-working item" classification... :roll:
(So we're getting to the truth: went from "doesn't work 100% of the time" to a "non-working item")
4) And finally the full, clear truth: "
Currently I cannot get it to work again!" with the call for the buyer to rise to the challenge pitch, "
But maybe YOU have the technical know-how to bring it back to life?" as in, "
But HEY, maybe YOU could be the One to gain the privilege of fixing this - I'll even give ya a reduced rate!" Hahaha!
What a piece of shit, someone that bid on it who wasn't careful and looked at eBay's stated "Good" condition could've placed his bid and not gotten to the last sentences realizing this item is being sold broken... and it did sell... I hope the winning bidder gave him negative feedback regardless if he knew it was broken.
Quote from: galam on 08/04/2012, 10:50 PMWonder what this fetches...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922)
And I HOPE somebody in this forums wins it. I have no interest, but it needs to be appreciated.
And if somebody in here does win it, please youtube the video ASAP. I would love to watch it, but it doesn't seem to be out there. I hardly look at the actual youtube site, so I'm kind of stupid when it comes to finding stuff.
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Cool find, Galam!
Quote from: galam on 08/04/2012, 10:50 PMWonder what this fetches...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922)
And I HOPE somebody in this forums wins it. I have no interest, but it needs to be appreciated.
And if somebody in here does win it, please youtube the video ASAP. I would love to watch it, but it doesn't seem to be out there. I hardly look at the actual youtube site, so I'm kind of stupid when it comes to finding stuff.
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That's pretty neato. If nobody else is shooting for it, I'm gonna bid on it (assuming the price doesn't go to loonytunes levels).
Quote from: guest on 08/06/2012, 12:36 PMThat's pretty neato. If nobody else is shooting for it, I'm gonna bid on it (assuming the price doesn't go to loonytunes levels).
I'm going to watch it, but I'm not going to bid. I hope you win it!
Because the seller is an idiot for using "good", if a buyer gets it and can't get it to work at all, he can file claim with eBay and claim he was mislead into thinking it was "good" as listed and get money back minus return shipping. :-"
If the seller is going to be sneaky or sloppy and use the detail incorrectly and buyer is aware of it, tries to fix non working item and fails, eBay will bite back with claim that favors buyer.
I'm the original bidder and the high bidder on it right now. I suspect it's the same as the Power Up TTI promo VHS tape they sent out back in 1992.
$260 for a US Super System Card (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-1989-US-Version-/140818788917?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c9743235) w/ VGA-esque baggie! :lol:
Quote from: guest on 08/06/2012, 04:20 PM$260 for a US Super System Card (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-1989-US-Version-/140818788917?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c9743235) w/ VGA-esque baggie! :lol:
Those baggies are uber rare.
That baggie made me laugh.
Quote from: Flare65 on 08/06/2012, 08:23 PMThat baggie made me laugh.
*Gets hotel room with Flare's avatar*
Quote from: guest on 08/06/2012, 04:20 PM$260 for a US Super System Card (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-1989-US-Version-/140818788917?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c9743235) w/ VGA-esque baggie! :lol:
You think with a name like that the seller wouldn't charge so much.He's not a mr.nice guy but a bastard damn!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-TurboGrafx-16-1992-hu-card-manual-jewel-case-/251125193778?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a783a5c32
not sure if this is gouging or not just seems pricey
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/07/2012, 05:01 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-TurboGrafx-16-1992-hu-card-manual-jewel-case-/251125193778?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a783a5c32
not sure if this is gouging or not just seems pricey
The last few copies of Neutopia 2 have gone for $60-70. Its a little over-priced, and will probably only sell if someone is desperate to get it.
Of course it is over priced.... WTF? Starting bid 100.00???? Start that auction at a lower price, and it WILL climb to whatever it is worth to people.
Quote from: guest on 08/07/2012, 05:15 PMQuote from: 8bitForLife on 08/07/2012, 05:01 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-TurboGrafx-16-1992-hu-card-manual-jewel-case-/251125193778?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a783a5c32
not sure if this is gouging or not just seems pricey
The last few copies of Neutopia 2 have gone for $60-70. Its a little over-priced, and will probably only sell if someone is desperate to get it.
A little overpriced? I paid $20 for a loose copy of this not even 6 months ago. Whats next, $100 complete copies of Keith Courage?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/07/2012, 10:19 PMA little overpriced? I paid $20 for a loose copy of this not even 6 months ago. Whats next, $100 complete copies of Keith Courage?
I think $20 is about what I paid for a loosie 2-3 years ago, and the manual was given to me by a member here (in rough shape, but hey, it was free).
Was anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
I should sell my sealed one, I can put my kid through college.
Or not.......
I got this for like $13..Big Street Fighter 2 Fan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230833159852&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_500wt_970
WTF!!!! Sinitron is a shut game too... its soooooo slow.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
Sinistron for 293 that is crazy..why would anyone pay that much..
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
Thats freaking insane.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-NWC-Nintendo-World-Championships-Gold-competition-NES-game-NearMint-VGA-85-/130743329521?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D1191458994374769395%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26#ht_1123wt_1193
$27G??? I remember when they first appeared on eBay, you could get gold or grey version for under $1,000
But 27 Fk'n grand?
Quote from: Bernie on 08/08/2012, 01:24 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
Thats freaking insane.
Something smells fishy with that one. I paid $16 for my copy just a few weeks ago.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/08/2012, 09:33 PMQuote from: Bernie on 08/08/2012, 01:24 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
Thats freaking insane.
Something smells fishy with that one. I paid $16 for my copy just a few weeks ago.
yeah, that seems like someone was pulling a fakie to me, trying to drive prices up under the reason of "look at what it's worth!"
hate shill bidders. another reason why Ebay is NOT A FUCKING PRICE GUIDE
I hope DarkKobold sees this
Quote from: Mathius on 08/08/2012, 09:33 PMQuote from: Bernie on 08/08/2012, 01:24 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
Thats freaking insane.
Something smells fishy with that one. I paid $16 for my copy just a few weeks ago.
Shill bidding anyone? Thats higher than Solder Blade, which is ten times a better game.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
The bidders that drove it up were "motorshops" and "wingsfire1973". No, it is not my auction, I was able to figure it out from the feedback #'s and some bidding history on my own auctions last month...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/08/2012, 11:25 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
The bidders that drove it up were "motorshops" and "wingsfire1973". No, it is not my auction, I was able to figure it out from the feedback #'s and some bidding history on my own auctions last month...
Are they shillbidding or just rich idiot resellers?
Quote from: Mathius on 08/08/2012, 11:27 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 08/08/2012, 11:25 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/08/2012, 12:25 AMWas anyone watching this one? What the hell happened with this auction?! $293 for Sinistron?! WTF?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110930472742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1182
The bidders that drove it up were "motorshops" and "wingsfire1973". No, it is not my auction, I was able to figure it out from the feedback #'s and some bidding history on my own auctions last month...
Are they shillbidding or just rich idiot resellers?
Don't really know... The stuff I sold hasn't resurfaced yet AFAIK.. I was prepared to cancel bids though, seeing as the high bidder was new, yet had over 400 feedback from the last 3 months, I was a little worried that the Paypal or credit card fraud claims were going to start coming in...
motorshops seems like a reseller, but i wasn't able to find wingsfire1973, wonder what's up with that.
anywho, it's not like anyone is going to pay that realistically, there's got to be a catch, esp. since there's BIN listings for waaaaaay cheaper.
Quote from: bartre on 08/08/2012, 11:45 PMmotorshops seems like a reseller, but i wasn't able to find wingsfire1973, wonder what's up with that.
anywho, it's not like anyone is going to pay that realistically, there's got to be a catch, esp. since there's BIN listings for waaaaaay cheaper.
Looking at motorshops feedback - looks like it was paid, because the seller has already left feedback. Who knows? Maybe motorshops is sitting on a case of Sinistrons and wants to create an illusion of demand..
Quote from: wilykat on 08/08/2012, 07:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-NWC-Nintendo-World-Championships-Gold-competition-NES-game-NearMint-VGA-85-/130743329521?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D1191458994374769395%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26#ht_1123wt_1193
$27G??? I remember when they first appeared on eBay, you could get gold or grey version for under $1,000
But 27 Fk'n grand?
I don't get this. The game is disassembled. Aren't those the EPROM chips that are exposed in the photo? Don't you need to put light blocking tape over them so the EPROMs don't erase? That whole listing has me shaking my head.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/09/2012, 12:29 AMI don't get this. The game is disassembled. Aren't those the EPROM chips that are exposed in the photo? Don't you need to put light blocking tape over them so the EPROMs don't erase? That whole listing has me shaking my head.
The description claims the case protects the content from UV, and that if needed, the EPROM cam be reprogrammed. The idiot didn't consider the EPROM are soldered in and you'd need some fancy equipment to remove those chips without showing any damage to the PCB. A $10 soldering iron and $10 desoldering tool from Radio Shack won't do the job cleanly.
Hey but its all good, He gives you free shipping lol. Hell if i really wanted to put one in a case i would buy a mint Zelda and peel it and stick a crappy copy of NWC on the front and call it OMG RARE LOL
Get those $50 NWC repro, spray paint it gold, pass it off :-"
That NWC still has me frazzled. It's beyond dumb. ](*,)
Quote from: wilykat on 08/08/2012, 07:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-NWC-Nintendo-World-Championships-Gold-competition-NES-game-NearMint-VGA-85-/130743329521?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D1191458994374769395%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D2%26#ht_1123wt_1193
$27G??? I remember when they first appeared on eBay, you could get gold or grey version for under $1,000
But 27 Fk'n grand?
The funniest part of that retarded slabbed NWC is that those are EEPROMs, not standard ROMs. While the case is "UV protective" it is far less protective then the game being closed up. So basically, he's damaged the cart by slabbing it. Also, VGA grading a loose NWC cart is a new low in money grubbing by VGA. I try and keep an open mind, but ruining a piece of video game history this way is just lame.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/08/2012, 11:25 PMThe bidders that drove it up were "motorshops" and "wingsfire1973". No, it is not my auction, I was able to figure it out from the feedback #'s and some bidding history on my own auctions last month...
That is some good detective work. Are these just rich folks, or is there some evidence of shill bidding? It wouldn't surprise me to see a couple o' crazy sealed collectors bidding the crap out of an item. Better than spending money on Dressage horses...
Sealed collectors are a weird bunch. While it is amazing to see a sealed collection, the money behind it is mind boggling. Especially since they are paying a premium for what amounts to a $0.05 layer of cellophane. Whenever I get sealed stuff, I try and ditch it ASAP, because it has no value to me.
Like this guy:
http://www.reddit.com/r/gamecollecting/comments/pc4xd/my_complete_licensed_nes_collection/
Amazing collection, prefers to play on emulators. To each their own, I guess.
That said, I'm pretty sure no one on this forum wants to have any sealed games, so the price on this particular item is meaningless here.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 04:59 PMThat is some good detective work. Are these just rich folks, or is there some evidence of shill bidding? It wouldn't surprise me to see a couple o' crazy sealed collectors bidding the crap out of an item.
...........
That said, I'm pretty sure no one on this forum wants to have any sealed games, so the price on this particular item is meaningless here.
But the game isn't sealed. :?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/09/2012, 05:04 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 04:59 PMThat is some good detective work. Are these just rich folks, or is there some evidence of shill bidding? It wouldn't surprise me to see a couple o' crazy sealed collectors bidding the crap out of an item.
...........
That said, I'm pretty sure no one on this forum wants to have any sealed games, so the price on this particular item is meaningless here.
But the game isn't sealed. :?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/09/2012, 05:04 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 04:59 PMThat is some good detective work. Are these just rich folks, or is there some evidence of shill bidding? It wouldn't surprise me to see a couple o' crazy sealed collectors bidding the crap out of an item.
...........
That said, I'm pretty sure no one on this forum wants to have any sealed games, so the price on this particular item is meaningless here.
But the game isn't sealed. :?
LOL, oops. That is crazy. Now I really wanna know who these crazies are.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 05:16 PMLOL, oops. That is crazy. Now I really wanna know who these crazies are.
Shills or nutty guys that'll pay $275ish for a cardboard box. I vote for the former.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/09/2012, 05:27 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 05:16 PMLOL, oops. That is crazy. Now I really wanna know who these crazies are.
Shills or nutty guys that'll pay $275ish for a cardboard box. I vote for the former.
The thing is, shilling up an item does you no good if there isn't a serious bidder at the top. Otherwise, you are stuck with the sellers fees for an item you didn't actually sell. (Yes, there is a work-around).
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 06:07 PMThe thing is, shilling up an item does you no good if there isn't a serious bidder at the top. Otherwise, you are stuck with the sellers fees for an item you didn't actually sell. (Yes, there is a work-around).
It does plenty of good as 'proof' of what a game is supposedly worth when it is relisted.
Quote from: guest on 08/09/2012, 05:27 PMQuote from: guest on 08/09/2012, 05:16 PMLOL, oops. That is crazy. Now I really wanna know who these crazies are.
Shills or nutty guys that'll pay $275ish for a cardboard box. I vote for the former.
Even this will come down some. I remember last year there was a really nice Shockman (not sealed) that went for 220+ in the box, which was nuts but even by current ebay standards that was way high.
This was just the case of two wacko's viewing losing the auction as a shot at their pride I think, or as mentioned earlier driving up the price, like somebody is sitting on 12 boxed Sinistron's and they wanna put one out every two months something dumb like that.
i bought 2 games from him im thinking of returning one Psychosis and cyber-core. Psychosis was 40 and cyber-core was 26 both in box with case manual im wondering if he boosted my price i was bidding on super star soldier but at the last second it went to 80 freaking dollars.
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/09/2012, 08:23 PMi bought 2 games from him im thinking of returning one Psychosis and cyber-core. Psychosis was 40 and cyber-core was 26 both in box with case manual im wondering if he boosted my price i was bidding on super star soldier but at the last second it went to 80 freaking dollars.
I've seen Psychosis go for under $40. Cyber-Core at $26 is pretty good if it's in box.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/09/2012, 06:11 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 06:07 PMThe thing is, shilling up an item does you no good if there isn't a serious bidder at the top. Otherwise, you are stuck with the sellers fees for an item you didn't actually sell. (Yes, there is a work-around).
It does plenty of good as 'proof' of what a game is supposedly worth when it is relisted.
Exactly... That free market has its flaws eh? :P
Does anyone wanna break the bad news to this Seller?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-VER-3-0-MIP-/190712783819?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c675e23cb#ht_1147wt_986
[EDIT] How do I report this to eBay? I never reported anything before. Do I just contact the seller?
[EDIT] I contacted the Seller.
Haha, 3.0 system case and insert... but a 2.0 card
Wonder if hes really ignorant to that fact, or is this just another attempt by an ebay Turbo seller to rip ignorant buyers off?
Quote from: tpivette on 08/09/2012, 10:11 PMHaha, 3.0 system case and insert... but a 2.0 card
Wonder if hes really ignorant to that fact, or is this just another attempt by an ebay Turbo seller to rip ignorant buyers off?
99.9% positive feedback with 11,000+ so I'd guess it's an honest mistake and that he just doesn't know.
I can't believe Ys Books I & II + Ys Book III just sold for nearly $100 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item27c9f5e54a&item=170892059978&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=cXfSc1XUQ9xXFCvdV%252FhSszIA8rA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1279) :cry: ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 08/10/2012, 12:12 AMI can't believe Ys Books I & II + Ys Book III just sold for nearly $100 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item27c9f5e54a&item=170892059978&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=cXfSc1XUQ9xXFCvdV%252FhSszIA8rA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1279) :cry: ](*,)
That sold?! It's been relisted over 6 times! What a waste of money. Good games, but that's too much $$$.
Oh wow that sucks now everyone is going to start selling Y's 1,2,3 at higher prices. DAM!
I dont think its too bad. 45 bucks each. Little hight for Book 1&2 but not a total rip off.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/09/2012, 09:35 PMDoes anyone wanna break the bad news to this Seller?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-VER-3-0-MIP-/190712783819?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c675e23cb#ht_1147wt_986
[EDIT] How do I report this to eBay? I never reported anything before. Do I just contact the seller?
[EDIT] I contacted the Seller.
Quoting myself. The Seller has not modified the listing title. How do I report this? I don't see the proper field in any of the drop down lists.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/10/2012, 08:10 AMQuoting myself. The Seller has not modified the listing title. How do I report this? I don't see the proper field in any of the drop down lists.
Quoting yourself is the first sign of madness.
see where the "Description" and "shipping and payments" tabs are below the top image of the card? Follow over to the right, and you should see a link to report.
I've sent him a polite message too.
i sent a polite msg too
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/10/2012, 10:39 AMi sent a polite msg too
This store is about 15 minutes from my house. I've only been there once, probably 2-3 years ago. They were primarily old vinyl, comics, etc.
Quote from: soop on 08/10/2012, 08:27 AMQuoting yourself is the first sign of madness.
see where the "Description" and "shipping and payments" tabs are below the top image of the card? Follow over to the right, and you should see a link to report.
I've sent him a polite message too.
I see the report button. After that I'm brought to a new area with four drop down lists. Not of the options apply though.
Well... TBH, what will probably happen, is if it does sell, there will be a bit of disappointment and a return.
He might even HAVE the card, and just put the wrong one in the photo.
Somewhat impolite message sent. :twisted:
Quote from: soop on 08/10/2012, 11:14 AMWell... TBH, what will probably happen, is if it does sell, there will be a bit of disappointment and a return.
He might even HAVE the card, and just put the wrong one in the photo.
I thought this too, but I'm guessing he bought it off someone and it just came in the case. Then he posted it up without doing any research. If he had the actual 3.0 card then I'm sure he would have put it in the photo.
My message to him was pretty clear. It's a 3.0 case and a 2.0 card.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/10/2012, 02:50 PMQuote from: soop on 08/10/2012, 11:14 AMWell... TBH, what will probably happen, is if it does sell, there will be a bit of disappointment and a return.
He might even HAVE the card, and just put the wrong one in the photo.
I thought this too, but I'm guessing he bought it off someone and it just came in the case. Then he posted it up without doing any research. If he had the actual 3.0 card then I'm sure he would have put it in the photo.
My message to him was pretty clear. It's a 3.0 case and a 2.0 card.
I've heard there was a v1.0 card - what does it look like, was it ever released in the States, etc? Which games were 1.0 compatible? (My guess is Fighting Street and Monster lair, since they have the two unique splines for the entire TGCD/Super CD set)
Quote from: guest on 08/10/2012, 02:56 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/10/2012, 02:50 PMQuote from: soop on 08/10/2012, 11:14 AMWell... TBH, what will probably happen, is if it does sell, there will be a bit of disappointment and a return.
He might even HAVE the card, and just put the wrong one in the photo.
I thought this too, but I'm guessing he bought it off someone and it just came in the case. Then he posted it up without doing any research. If he had the actual 3.0 card then I'm sure he would have put it in the photo.
My message to him was pretty clear. It's a 3.0 case and a 2.0 card.
I've heard there was a v1.0 card - what does it look like, was it ever released in the States, etc? Which games were 1.0 compatible? (My guess is Fighting Street and Monster lair, since they have the two unique splines for the entire TGCD/Super CD set)
There wasn't a 1.0 card released in the states. The only game I know of that uses the 1.0 is Altered Beast CD. Fighting Street and Monster Lair require the 2.0 card.
I imagine a lot of regular CD games would work just fine on a 1.0 card, seeing as the 2.0 card was more of a bug fix / minor update and not a big jump in capabilities like the transition from 2.0 to 3.0.
Quote from: 8bitForLife on 08/10/2012, 10:39 AMi sent a polite msg too
I messaged them as well, it looks like they updated it.
QuoteHello, It has come to our attention that this card is Version 2.0, while the case states Version 3.0; this auction is pictured and sold "as is." We recommend bidding on this item for collectible purposes instead of operational usage. Thank you for your input!
Fuck those scamming assholes. They've done nothing to change the description, so it still says it's a 3.0 card.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/10/2012, 04:04 PMQuoteHello, It has come to our attention that this card is Version 2.0, while the case states Version 3.0; this auction is pictured and sold "as is." We recommend bidding on this item for collectible purposes instead of operational usage. Thank you for your input!
Fuck those scamming assholes. They've done nothing to change the description, so it still says it's a 3.0 card.
Dude, they actually can't.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/revising_restrictions.html
That said, they should end it (since there are more than 12 hours left) and re-list.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/end_early.html
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/10/2012, 04:21 PMDude, they actually can't.
Since there's more than twelve hours left, they
can modify the description.
There's an $850 Duo on eBay.
I'm wondering how high that guy is.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-VER-3-0-MIP-/190712783819?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c675e23cb#ht_1147wt_986
Im guessing it was a simple mistake, since he sells so much stuff he probably didnt know until you told him. But actually the case itself is probably worth $12.50 for someone that has a loose 3.0 card
Quote from: guest on 08/10/2012, 04:30 PMSince there's more than twelve hours left, they can modify the description.
I don't believe you can modify a description once there are bids.
Anyway, he's shared the questions he got about it, publicly, so I'd say he (sorta) did the right thing.
Q: Is the picture in the photo stock or actually of the items in question? If it's of the items in question you have the Case to the Super System Card 3.0 but the actual card is the 2.0 system card. Aug-10-12
A: Hello, I will state this again to avoid any confusion: It has come to our attention that this card is Version 2.0, while the case states Version 3.0; this auction is pictured and sold "as is." We recommend bidding on this item for collectible purposes instead of operational usage. Thank you for your input!
Q: I hope you don't think that card your showing is a super system 3.0 card because what you have is a 2.0 card showing you may be getting yourself into alot of problems trying to sell this to someone and it won't work with the 3.0 super CD games. I would be willing to give you 30.00 for just the case if interested let me know Thanks DAN Aug-10-12
A: Hello, It has come to our attention that this card is Version 2.0, while the case states Version 3.0; this auction is pictured and sold "as is." We recommend bidding on this item for collectible purposes instead of operational usage. Thank you for your input!
QuoteI don't believe you can modify a description once there are bids.
i have bid on items and the seller changes the description after i bid. it appears all the way at the bottom of the item description and has the date/time it was modified. But i do believe you cant change description when the auction is almost over.
Quote from: GameFreak on 08/10/2012, 06:58 PMi have bid on items and the seller changes the description after i bid. it appears all the way at the bottom of the item description and has the date/time it was modified. But i do believe you cant change description when the auction is almost over.
I'm pretty sure you can only add to the description (which shows up at the bottom) but not change it. Otherwise, what's to stop the seller from waiting until the last day and changing the description to say "JK YOU GET A PICTURE OF THE ITEM AND NOT THE ACTUAL ITEM LOL"?
Just curious: Did eBay notify you that a change had been made, since you had a bit on it?
I've bid on stuff that says "good working condition" and than later after i bid they add the update, "i tested it and it does not work" so i retracted my bids. I never got a notice. I just happen to look at the auction again. Bidders are responsible to look at the description up until the last day for changes. Yeah its sucky but thats how they do it.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/10/2012, 03:48 PMI imagine a lot of regular CD games would work just fine on a 1.0 card, seeing as the 2.0 card was more of a bug fix / minor update and not a big jump in capabilities like the transition from 2.0 to 3.0.
1.0 doesn't have a music CD player. 2.0 doesn't have as advanced of a music CD player as later versions.
Quote from: galam on 08/04/2012, 10:50 PMWonder what this fetches...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320958092801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_922)
And I HOPE somebody in this forums wins it. I have no interest, but it needs to be appreciated.
And if somebody in here does win it, please youtube the video ASAP. I would love to watch it, but it doesn't seem to be out there. I hardly look at the actual youtube site, so I'm kind of stupid when it comes to finding stuff.
](*,)
Did a forum member end up winning the retail sampler/promotional LaserActive LD? It sold for $71 with a last second bid.
I hope so. I don't have LD and was watching this. It went for a lot more than I thought,
$1000 for a TG-16+Booster Plus... ](*,)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbo-SYSTEM-TURBO-BOOSTER-PLUS-BOXED-/320962571225?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4abadc2bd9#ht_2007wt_1189
Check out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
Quote from: Deletion on 08/12/2012, 01:28 PMCheck out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
Gouging or not, that is a pretty impressive collection of stuff he's selling. Most of it is NIB!?!
Quote from: Deletion on 08/12/2012, 01:28 PMCheck out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
Where the hell does he get these NIB? Seriously? Did he know someone from the junk yard or is he just repacking stuff and calling it new?
Quote from: Deletion on 08/12/2012, 01:28 PMCheck out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
I just bought a sega cdx for 10% of that price and I still think I overpaid
Looks like he's breaking up his collection and selling it piece meal. Weird that he has the original auction up for $12,000 still. Guess he's just doubling his options.
Quote from: Deletion on 08/12/2012, 01:28 PMCheck out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
He has 22 auctions up in Video Game Consoles. He's not a power seller, or anything special. Thus, he is paying $0.50 a listing, to list these ridiculous lots that will never sell. $11 a month. $132 a year. Not a huge loss, but still, he is a moron.
It does not cost anything to re-list items that don't sell.
Quote from: guest on 08/12/2012, 04:36 PMQuote from: Deletion on 08/12/2012, 01:28 PMCheck out the other items that seller has up for sale. ag3ntkwalogames is gouging on everything.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/ag3ntkwalogames/m.html?hash=item4abadc2bd9&item=320962571225&pt=Video_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2562
He has 22 auctions up in Video Game Consoles. He's not a power seller, or anything special. Thus, he is paying $0.50 a listing, to list these ridiculous lots that will never sell. $11 a month. $132 a year. Not a huge loss, but still, he is a moron.
He also has 30 day handling times. I would be PISSED if somebody sat on my order for a month before shipping.
Quote from: Bernie on 08/12/2012, 05:33 PMIt does not cost anything to re-list items that don't sell.
Unless it has changed (and a lot of their policies have changed, I was recently surprised to find), you only get that free re-list once per auction.
Yeah I was gonna say, that guy isn't a power seller or top rated seller, so he has to be paying some auction fees of some type, just giving money away hoping for a few big sales. The same thing happens with vintage computer parts too on there. People will list old parts at crazy prices and just keep relisting them for months on end at quadruple their worth, like a Voodoo 2 8meg card for 200 bucks.
Quote from: Bernie on 08/12/2012, 05:33 PMIt does not cost anything to re-list items that don't sell.
Not true.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/relist.html#requirements
Quote* Both the original listing and the relisting must be in auction-style format. Fixed price, Classified Ad, and Real Estate listing formats aren't eligible for relisting credits.
I stand corrected. :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Original-White-Rare-Version-9-Top-Rare-Games-NEC-/320962782414?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item4abadf64ce
:cry:
Quote5 Operation Wolf (the superb arcade classic! that demands high prices in auctions and major bidding wars as this title hardly ever surfaces on the retro games market)
Please Note: some of the games are rare and alone invite high prices in previously watched auctions alone (i.e. Super Match Tennis, Operation Wolf etc.) without the console itself, hence this is a great setup that's ready to go and a good selection of rare and top games to get your collection started.
When I last searched Ebay Worldwide it was the only one of its type with a collection of games and UK ready to go with all leads etc. There is one other PC Engine in white in Japan and it is currently listed for £653.88 (it is new and comes without any game HU Cards, hence I'd like to think its fair to say this is a good auction I'm offering here).
Quote from: soop on 08/13/2012, 05:05 AMhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC-Engine-Original-White-Rare-Version-9-Top-Rare-Games-NEC-/320962782414?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item4abadf64ce
:cry:
Quote5 Operation Wolf (the superb arcade classic! that demands high prices in auctions and major bidding wars as this title hardly ever surfaces on the retro games market)
Please Note: some of the games are rare and alone invite high prices in previously watched auctions alone (i.e. Super Match Tennis, Operation Wolf etc.) without the console itself, hence this is a great setup that's ready to go and a good selection of rare and top games to get your collection started.
When I last searched Ebay Worldwide it was the only one of its type with a collection of games and UK ready to go with all leads etc. There is one other PC Engine in white in Japan and it is currently listed for £653.88 (it is new and comes without any game HU Cards, hence I'd like to think its fair to say this is a good auction I'm offering here).
For every seller that people give the benefit of doubt to, like maybe it's just a mislisting or they don't know any better, there's douchebags like this who write you a detailed essay on how far they will go to decieve potential buyers.
soop: you missed the line about the rare and priceless control pad.
Can't you get white PC Engines for like $30? This guy deserves any flaming coming his way.
Seems like this guy is trying to pass off a PC Engine Duo as the American console...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-with-13-Games-/200806311912?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec0fd27e8
Quote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 04:03 PMSeems like this guy is trying to pass off a PC Engine Duo as the American console...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-with-13-Games-/200806311912?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec0fd27e8
I think he's just a moron and doesn't know shit about what he has. I mean, he can't be too knowledgeable describing the Arcade Card Duo as "Duo Hucard (PCE-AC1) for save games".
How about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
Quote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 09:55 PMHow about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
**RARE**
Quote from: guest on 08/13/2012, 10:14 PMQuote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 09:55 PMHow about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
**RARE**
Paid $30 for my *RARE* copy just a few months ago.
Quote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 09:55 PMHow about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
Man, I thought the one for $59 was bad. ](*,)
I had to send the guy a message;
QuoteHello, I was just curious how you justified the price of this item when identical items are selling, on average, for $30.
Quote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 09:55 PMHow about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
Believe it or not, I have seen them go higher than this.
http://www.amazon.com/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16/dp/B0017M3N5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344918830&sr=8-1&keywords=turbo+grafx+cadash
The Seller responded;
QuoteThank you for bringing this to my attention. There was an error when I inputted the price.
The new price? $59. ](*,)
Quote from: Mathius on 08/13/2012, 10:15 PMQuote from: guest on 08/13/2012, 10:14 PMQuote from: tpivette on 08/13/2012, 09:55 PMHow about this one... they want HOW much for Cadash???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-RARE-/221102755237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337ac04da5
**RARE**
Paid $30 for my *RARE* copy just a few months ago.
what the hell.
I paid $30 for my copy, and the seller threw in sega classics collection on ps2.
Though I will say, it was pretty regular in price until Spida1a's review of the game, then it shot up.
The price is $59.95 now. It was a typo on the seller's part. Now I'm wondering if the shipping cost is a typo... $40 to Canada for a CD?! WTF?
$295 for a Jap game converter card, now that is rape ,, But then again, it is RARE !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-DUO-PCE-PC-Engine-Converter-BRAND-NEW-RARE-/221103565942
Quote from: Xray on 08/15/2012, 02:26 PM$295 for a Jap game converter card, now that is rape ,, But then again, it is RARE !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-DUO-PCE-PC-Engine-Converter-BRAND-NEW-RARE-/221103565942
He didn't put it in an Aldi's sandwich bag and attach some sort of precious metal value to it. He must be getting lazier with his gouge postings.
Hate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Promotional-MUG-Turbo-Grafx-16-PROMO-GLASS-RARE-Legendary-Axe-II-/290761145920?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b2b6fe40 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Promotional-MUG-Turbo-Grafx-16-PROMO-GLASS-RARE-Legendary-Axe-II-/290761145920?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b2b6fe40)
That mug weas 129.00 earlier this week....50.00 is a major steal!!!!!
Haha! Relisted due to a flakey non paying bidder. Sometimes I love having alternative eBay accounts.....
Quote from: Bernie on 08/15/2012, 06:34 PMHaha! Relisted due to a flakey non paying bidder. Sometimes I love having alternative eBay accounts.....
Priceless!
Yeah, it was $129 earlier. I love how it was gently used and then put away. PCEngineFX should do up some promo mugs and sell them for $39 each.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/15/2012, 08:01 PMQuote from: Bernie on 08/15/2012, 06:34 PMHaha! Relisted due to a flakey non paying bidder. Sometimes I love having alternative eBay accounts.....
Priceless!
Yeah, it was $129 earlier. I love how it was gently used and then put away. PCEngineFX should do up some promo mugs and sell them for $39 each.
Lol hell yea they should, I mean making promo mugs ain't that hard. I don't know how many mugs I hae with my kids faces on them from those mall stands.
Reasonable pricing on a TurboGrafx mug:
http://www.cafepress.com/pcenginefx.863349
Thats a cool mug Vestcunt!
We should put them on ebay for an ultra rare price of 400.00
A cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Quote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Thanks for reminding me about the cafepress store. Just purchased the Turbo Legacy poster. I had almost forgotten all about it. :dance:
Man, the SS 3.0 case with 2.0 card sold for $65! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190712783819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
*double post*
Another winner... http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-System-Card-TurboGrafx-16-/300765485062?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4607051806#ht_2414wt_986
$80 BIN on a 2.0 System Card :roll:
Time to put in a few $1 offers. :twisted:
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/16/2012, 02:55 PMQuote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Man, the SS 3.0 case with 2.0 card sold for $65! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190712783819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Jeez, someone was crazy/stupid enough to buy that? Maybe they had a loose SS 3.0 card and wanted the case/insert? Still overpriced either way, but I'm just trying to figure out why someone would pay that much
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/16/2012, 02:55 PMQuote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Thanks for reminding me about the cafepress store. Just purchased the Turbo Legacy poster. I had almost forgotten all about it. :dance:
I had forgotten about this awesome item too... probably gonna order one later tonight. It would look fantastic in my gameroom!
Quote from: tpivette on 08/17/2012, 08:48 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/16/2012, 02:55 PMQuote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Thanks for reminding me about the cafepress store. Just purchased the Turbo Legacy poster. I had almost forgotten all about it. :dance:
I had forgotten about this awesome item too... probably gonna order one later tonight. It would look fantastic in my gameroom!
Every time I see one, I drool. I need to get me one before they disappear.
Damn it! I tried to order this poster, but now the website says the page cannot be found?!? Does this mean theyre no longer availible and have run out? Nooooo...
Quote from: tpivette on 08/17/2012, 08:47 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/16/2012, 02:55 PMQuote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Man, the SS 3.0 case with 2.0 card sold for $65! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190712783819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Jeez, someone was crazy/stupid enough to buy that? Maybe they had a loose SS 3.0 card and wanted the case/insert? Still overpriced either way, but I'm just trying to figure out why someone would pay that much
Maybe people thought the card is 3.0? Title was misleading and if people didn't scroll down, they'd never see anything about 2.0 card with 3.0 case and insert.
well it looks like the guy still made it off with the phony listing being sold
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/16/2012, 02:55 PMQuote from: guest on 08/16/2012, 09:39 AMA cool mug and the proceeds go to Aaron to help fund the forum. 8)
Man, the SS 3.0 case with 2.0 card sold for $65! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190712783819?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Jeez, someone was crazy/stupid enough to buy that? Maybe they had a loose SS 3.0 card and wanted the case/insert? Still overpriced either way, but I'm just trying to figure out why someone would pay that much[/quote]
Maybe people thought the card is 3.0? Title was misleading and if people didn't scroll down, they'd never see anything about 2.0 card with 3.0 case and insert.[/quote]
Quote from: tpivette on 08/17/2012, 10:24 PMDamn it! I tried to order this poster, but now the website says the page cannot be found?!? Does this mean theyre no longer availible and have run out? Nooooo...
Try a different browser. I had the same issue at first.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/18/2012, 04:25 AMwell it looks like the guy still made it off with the phony listing being sold
Already discussed last week (maybe in this thread). Several people called him out on it and he published the questions and answers, admitting that he realized it's not a 3.0 card. He might've been limited on what eBay would let him edit at that point, since there were already bids on it.
Yes, the best thing he could've done was end the auction and re-list it, but I don't think he was being intentionally phony about it.
Anyone that put a bid in on that listing knew what they were bidding on. Only a TG collector/reseller would even be looking at the auction. Still $65 for a case seems crazy to me.
Whaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/18/2012, 08:27 PMAnyone that put a bid in on that listing knew what they were bidding on. Only a TG collector/reseller would even be looking at the auction. Still $65 for a case seems crazy to me.
yeah, i'd say you're right there, $65 is crazy or stupid, potentially both.
Quote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Holy shit! I just mailed a copy of that game to Bernie for FREE! FUUUUUCK! Maybe I can intercept the mailman? Maybe I can ask Bernie to send me $100 for the game. :?
That haaaassss to be shill bidding.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/18/2012, 10:14 PMQuote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Holy shit! I just mailed a copy of that game to Bernie for FREE! FUUUUUCK! Maybe I can intercept the mailman? Maybe I can ask Bernie to send me $100 for the game. :?
That haaaassss to be shill bidding.
I agree, no way can that be real...
I just bought a copy of Shockman for $25 from a used video game shop in Australia (Gametraders) that I thought was loose, but they found the case and manual and did not charge me any extra.
There's also another Shockman going for the buy it now price of $150: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockman-TurboGrafx-16-1992-EXTREMELY-RARE-GAME-/140821865500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20c9a3241c
I paid $37 for the one I sent Bernie.
Boy, I'm glad I got my copy for $42 a couple months ago. Wish I'd had the foresight to buy Neutopia 2 as well.
There is something freaky going on with video games lately. All prices across the board are spiking, when they usually fall this time of year.
Does some character on the big bang theory collect games or something?
Quote from: guest on 08/19/2012, 12:15 AMThere is something freaky going on with video games lately. All prices across the board are spiking, when they usually fall this time of year.
I couldn't agree more. And it's not only affecting video games but other 80's/90's items as well.
It's becoming the new Fad. Watch, games are the new Beanie Baby. It will pop in the next year or so. People are stupid to pay some of the insane prices posting right now.
Quote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Yep, I was very surprised to see it go that high too. I want to get a copy of Shockman, but not for that price. :roll:
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/19/2012, 12:45 AMQuote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Yep, I was very surprised to see it go that high too. I want to get a copy of Shockman, but not for that price. :roll:
But, but, but Dudez, it's totally rare and worth a ton of money because, well just because!
Quote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 10:21 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 08/18/2012, 10:14 PMQuote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
Holy shit! I just mailed a copy of that game to Bernie for FREE! FUUUUUCK! Maybe I can intercept the mailman? Maybe I can ask Bernie to send me $100 for the game. :?
That haaaassss to be shill bidding.
I agree, no way can that be real...
We were all saying the same thing about Bomberman '93 and Soldier Blade a couple years ago.
I believe it's real bidding. Many of the other plastic tray hucards have broken the $100 mark. Shockman is rare enough to give noobs hard-ons, especially if a couple months have gone by since the last auction and they think they've found a copy with a jewel case.
Quote from: djolof on 08/18/2012, 09:51 PMWhaaaaaat? Insert head explosion:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item2320f5f9af&item=150876846511&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=MMMe9gOyRvvkqrRv%252B0tuEatV8kU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1220
That is crazy. I just sold mine in July and it was bid up to $76. It was NMIB.
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 08/19/2012, 12:32 AMIt's becoming the new Fad. Watch, games are the new Beanie Baby. It will pop in the next year or so. People are stupid to pay some of the insane prices posting right now.
What I've noticed here, in my short time, is the Buy/Sell/Trade is heavily weighted towards the WTB over the WTS. Has it always been this way? It seems like every WTS post is gone in seconds, and few people even HAVE the items extra to sell to people WTB.
Quote from: guest on 08/19/2012, 12:47 AMShockman is rare enough to give noobs hard-ons, especially if a couple months have gone by since the last auction and they think they've found a copy with a jewel case.
I disagree with Shockman being even remotely rare. Shockman is not a rare title. Before I create the raffle I had 3 copies! I still have 2 copies!
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/19/2012, 12:56 AMQuote from: guest on 08/19/2012, 12:47 AMShockman is rare enough to give noobs hard-ons, especially if a couple months have gone by since the last auction and they think they've found a copy with a jewel case.
I disagree with Shockman being even remotely rare. Shockman is not a rare title. Before I create the raffle I had 3 copies! I still have 2 copies!
Really?
Yes really.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/19/2012, 01:15 AMYes really.
Damn, and I seriously can't seem to find ONE! :lol:
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/19/2012, 12:56 AMWhat I've noticed here, in my short time, is the Buy/Sell/Trade is heavily weighted towards the WTB over the WTS. Has it always been this way? It seems like every WTS post is gone in seconds, and few people even HAVE the items extra to sell to people WTB.
Welcome to 2008. That's because there's an endless line of freemarket noobs like you who all need to have complete sets.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/19/2012, 12:56 AMQuote from: VestCunt on 08/19/2012, 12:47 AMShockman is rare enough to give noobs hard-ons, especially if a couple months have gone by since the last auction and they think they've found a copy with a jewel case.
I disagree with Shockman being even remotely rare. Shockman is not a rare title. Before I create the raffle I had 3 copies! I still have 2 copies!
I'm not saying it's rare, just that it's rare enough for bidding wars like this. Again, consider the other Turbochips from '92-93 that occasionally break $100: Soldier Blade, Legend of Hero Tonma, Bomberman '93, Neutopia 2... heck, people pay $100 for World Sports Competition. And not because they want to play it, but because they NEED it for their Precious.
So when a young Millennial suddenly decides he can't live without a complete set of some Gen X'er toy that launched when he was in diapers and searches for "shockman" and sees only one auction and two gouger listings, he'll do stupid things. Right now there's one gouger selling a new one for $255 and there's a BIN with manual for $150. When impatient people who believe ebay is a priceguide see numbers like that, they start to think $105 is a reasonable bid for an auction.
Wow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433
This one is my favorite. The 10 minute video is quite priceless. I could say more, but I really don't have anything nice to say. Sad thing is, as of this posting he was the cheapest american duo...
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/19/2012, 06:43 PMThis one is my favorite. The 10 minute video is quite priceless. I could say more, but I really don't have anything nice to say. Sad thing is, as of this posting he was the cheapest american duo...
Link?
oops link got deleted. messed that one all up, like a (insert funny here).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-Console-System-free-Projector-/120957901206?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c29a71996
and there is now another relisted duo at $564 with 9 games. that is now the cheapest working duo.
Link to the video and sellers set up:
"Old days we have only photos,but this days we have Youtube,here is 10 minutes of video i recorded today with my iphone and see everything how the system works"
Click on this YouTube Video Link:
http://youtu.be/zb8aMsi2fLQ
^ He's trying to sell off a used projector with the turbo duo, but is stating that it is "free", no he's just trying to jack up the price. s.
Free crappy projector, wow
Sometimes the gouging that bugs me the most is the everyday attrition and petty maximizing on low-profile items.
Oh, I'm sorry, do you want an original TG16 RF switch that should be as common as Keith Courage? Just bend over and give this guy $30 (shipped):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-RF-ADAPTER-/130749593440?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e71487760
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2012, 06:01 PMSometimes the gouging that bugs me the most is the everyday attrition and petty maximizing on low-profile items.
Oh, I'm sorry, do you want an original TG16 RF switch that should be as common as Keith Courage? Just bend over and give this guy $30 (shipped):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-RF-ADAPTER-/130749593440?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e71487760
Yes your right this is just praying on those who don't know better, but you know what I hate more and is along the same lines... the use of rare. RARE keith courage and RARE TG 16 with 9 RARE games, including ... TV sports, world class baseball, Victory Run, ect.. RARE HATE THIS SO MUCH!
Pretty much these day if they aren't available in Walmart, it's "rare"
Which reminds, me, I have the rare "Metroid: Other M" on eBay now, you can't get them anymore so it's rare.
PS did I mention it's rare?
Quote from: wilykat on 08/20/2012, 09:49 PMPretty much these day if they aren't available in Walmart, it's "rare"
Which reminds, me, I have the rare "Metroid: Other M" on eBay now, you can't get them anymore so it's rare.
PS did I mention it's rare?
LOL. yeah i bet there is some person out there foaming at the mouth saying "I Like my ebay auctions like i like my meat, rare"
It's one thing when sellers just put "R@RE" in the title or imply in some way that a Turbo/PCE is "rare" in that you can't buy them locally as easily as other console games. But too many of these gougers straight lie about all kinds of things to take advantage of rich noobs putting together "sets". Like that recent posting here, which had like nine games and some hardware. The seller described in detail how we was including "9 of the top rarest PCE games". But they were actually some of the most worthless and easy to find titles.
Quote from: tpivette on 08/19/2012, 12:03 PMWow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433
So, what should Cotton be going for?
Quote from: Bardoly on 08/21/2012, 05:21 PMQuote from: tpivette on 08/19/2012, 12:03 PMWow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433
So, what should Cotton be going for?
About a 1/3rd of that price, hell thats what I got mine for.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/21/2012, 06:03 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 08/21/2012, 05:21 PMQuote from: tpivette on 08/19/2012, 12:03 PMWow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433
So, what should Cotton be going for?
About a 1/3rd of that price, hell thats what I got mine for.
For a U.S.-released version?
I've been keeping an eye on it for about 2 months, and it seems that the Japanese-released one has been going for $50-65, while the U.S.-released one hasn't really had a lot of sales, but it seems that it has been going for over $100.
What pisses me off is how most local stores that carry old video games use eBay as their sole price guide and in many cases INCRESAE the price a bit. Like a real live BIN or something. "But unlike eBay, you get to take it home today!"
They don't realize if an auction ended at a certain price, that was the MOST somebody was willing to pay for it. Living in rhode island, I really don't care that some douche in San Diego overpaid for something. These people don't realize they aren't exactly getting a national audience browsing their hole in the wall store. No wonder most of these places fail in under a year. They just sit on loads of games because they don't want to accept anything less than what they perceive as fair market. But they complain that they can't move the shit if you try to make a trade with them, and they don't want anything unless it's a total score for them at a dirt cheap price.
Quote from: galam on 08/21/2012, 08:12 PMWhat pisses me off is how most local stores that carry old video games use eBay as their sole price guide and in many cases INCRESAE the price a bit. Like a real live BIN or something. "But unlike eBay, you get to take it home today!"
They don't realize if an auction ended at a certain price, that was the MOST somebody was willing to pay for it. Living in rhode island, I really don't care that some douche in San Diego overpaid for something. These people don't realize they aren't exactly getting a national audience browsing their hole in the wall store. No wonder most of these places fail in under a year. They just sit on loads of games because they don't want to accept anything less than what they perceive as fair market. But they complain that they can't move the shit if you try to make a trade with them, and they don't want anything unless it's a total score for them at a dirt cheap price.
Well I can understand them wanting to make a living. I can't understand them not wanting to move shit. Having new stock brings in new customers and gets old customers ones to come back.
I say fuck 'em. If they can't figure out that selling a game and making $10 profit now is better than sitting on a game for over a year waiting to making $20 profit then I say let them fail. Idiots shouldn't be in business.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/21/2012, 08:23 PMWell I can understand them wanting to make a living. I can't understand them not wanting to move shit. Having new stock brings in new customers and gets old customers ones to come back.
I say fuck 'em. If they can't figure out that selling a game and making $10 profit now is better than sitting on a game for over a year waiting to making $20 profit then I say let them fail. Idiots shouldn't be in business.
Oh, totally understand your first point. I have bought a lot of crap that I dont really care about just to help keep these guys in business. And I have found that buying the junk at asking price actually turns into a bit of a bargaining chip when I want the good stuff.
You have members here selling US Cotton for 250.00, as far as i am concerned that ebay auction is just proof the balloon is deflating slowly.
I think part of what is driving up prices is the exchange rate of the US dollar. Its expensive for us to buy but not if you live outside the US. I see it more with Skydiving equipment. A used Parachute ("Rig") cost me 2500.00 in 2007. Later that year I sold it for 3000.00 because a guy in switzerland bought it. Most I prolly could have gotten in the US would have been 2500-2600 ( i got a great deal becuase the previous owner wanted out). Now because the exchange rates are far worse a new Rig will cost 8200.00 where I paid 6700.00 in 2007, many canopies are made over seas in Europe. Its only 5 years difference.
Not arguing on the behalf of gougers, just that there are some other factors screwing us as well.
Terry
It's a double edged sword really:
Honestly sometimes I sit back and just marvel at it all! The market for these games is still out there and up and it really is is amazing. Yeah it'll go up and down, but there is still a demand for a system that 15 years ago most people wrote off here in the US, and I don't think it's going away any time soon. And from this stand point I really am glad, that other people think it's as cool a system as we do. It wouldn't be as much fun if we couldn't sit here and complain about the price and if there weren't some "big fish" (MC, Bonk 3, ect.) to chase or that amazing deal you find in someones garage sale -- becuase no one cared. Yeah there are a few who look to just make whatever they can off people while they can, all fads and collectables have this, but for the most part I've encountered many more who are just looking to get there games to people who want it at a fair price at that time. I hate to admit but we need the gougers . . . and beer lot's of beer.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 09:42 AM... The market for these games is still out there and up and it really is is amazing. Yeah it'll go up and down, but there is still a demand for a system that 15 20 years ago most people wrote off here in the US, and I don't think it's going away any time soon.
:pcgs:
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 09:42 AMI hate to admit but we need the gougers . . .
How so? Couldn't gamers and collectors sell to each other without price-inflating parasites?
Quote from: guest on 08/22/2012, 01:39 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 09:42 AMI hate to admit but we need the gougers . . .
How so? Couldn't gamers and collectors sell to each other without price-inflating parasites?
In a utopia sure. In the real world no. there would always be someone looking for a little more. there always is. It wouldn't be very much fun if it was, hey i need _ _ _ _ here's $5 oh yeah completed my set which everyone has. It's the challenge that makes it addicting. It's the difference between climbing a hill and a mountain. I'm sure people will have diffrent thoughts on this, but I'm with esteban on this, it's cool that there is intrest in the system! it's been a great surprise of my life to find out that a lot of people really enjoy TG16/TE/TD.
But I think what your getting at is this : What we don't need is the people who don't research and find out what things are worth (i wouldn't call these gougers per say, more like opprutunist, let me put this here at $$$ and see if anyone will buy it)
because they start their auctions off way to high, and the second set who do poor research base their prices off these listings, followed by idiots who don't research and buy the stuff at those increased prices, just because it's the only one on e-bay, when they could find it with a bit of searching for the right price.
All That being said Screw the A-hole who had an NEC TG16 power supply up for $50 on E-bay.
What still amazes me that we although we have had pc engine/turbo grafx emulation now for what 15 years now? You would think prices would go down on some of these items. Instead we are seeing the opposite, if anything this shows in this case that piracy really doesn't have an effect on the prices of the actual media.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 02:47 PMIn a utopia sure. In the real world no. there would always be someone looking for a little more. there always is. It wouldn't be very much fun if it was, hey i need _ _ _ _ here's $5 oh yeah completed my set which everyone has. It's the challenge that makes it addicting. It's the difference between climbing a hill and a mountain. I'm sure people will have diffrent thoughts on this, but I'm with esteban on this, it's cool that there is intrest in the system! it's been a great surprise of my life to find out that a lot of people really enjoy TG16/TE/TD.
So, your pro-gouger argument is: paying an inflated price = more fun?
Yes, since the beginning of time, humanity has striven to spend money. Wealth squandered has been the measuring stick by which all great men aspire. Nothing says "accomplishment" like blowing $200 on a toy; indeed, there is no hurdle in life greater than obtaining a CIB Magical Chase...
That's funny, because I found the Turbografx to be pretty fun and addicting before gougers came on the scene.
Gouger sympathizers don't last long in this thread. Take a hike.
Quote from: VestCunt on 08/22/2012, 06:24 PMGouger sympathizers don't last long in this thread. Take a hike.
Don't mind VestCunt. He's an angry little man. Look at his posting history - nearly every other post is incredibly angry.
Also, who cares if some idiot posts an overpriced power adapter? It won't sell. And on the off chance that it does sell to some retard, who cares? "An idiot and his money are soon parted."
your missing the point, it takes all people to make the world go round, I just don't think there is ever going to be a time when there isn't gouging. However with demand so high there is bound to me a lot of them out there at this point. give it some time and the prices will come down again. I'm just saying that if everyone in the world had a complete collection, It would lose something. And it is what makes things so addicting to people. not everyone but for many it will. And your right it was fun before the prices hit all time highs, but back then certain games still went for a higher price, and many people complained about it. I've found that it is easy enough to advoid the gougers and let others waste thier time with them.
So my point is why get so upset at them?
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 06:38 PMyour missing the point, it takes all people to make the world go round, I just don't think there is ever going to be a time when there isn't gouging. However with demand so high there is bound to me a lot of them out there at this point. give it some time and the prices will come down again. I'm just saying that if everyone in the world had a complete collection, It would lose something. And it is what makes things so addicting to people. not everyone but for many it will. And your right it was fun before the prices hit all time highs, but back then certain games still went for a higher price, and many people complained about it. I've found that it is easy enough to advoid the gougers and let others waste thier time with them.
So my point is why get so upset at them?
Because we have emulators for 15 years and there really isn't a rhyme or reason why prices should go so freaking high. If anything it should come down as there are a hell of a lot more people who have pcs vs turbo/pce systems and thats not counting other consoles that emulate tg16/pce games.
swimbz - You expressed frustration with gougers in your introduction post, and again when you were looking for a U.S. Duo, and again with the AC adapter, so I think you know why we get upset with them.
Obviously, life's too short to get bent out of shape about every asshole on the internet. It's fun to bitch about ebay gougers from here on the sidelines, but my main gripe is when they signup here on the forums. They ask us for help, repairs, estimates, collection advice, and buy our stuff, all the while writing down amounts paid so they don't "take a loss" when they invariably sell their collection two months later. In short: gougers are one thing, but I reserve a special corner in hell for forum members that capitalize on goodwill.
Quote from: guest on 08/22/2012, 01:39 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 09:42 AMI hate to admit but we need the gougers . . .
How so? Couldn't gamers and collectors sell to each other without price-inflating parasites?
Would we have a 200+ page thread devoted to any other topic?
On this topic, yes today the games are getting a lot of interest from the gaugers esp the us th games.. I look back at end of the the tg duos life and when the second wind started to hit was around 1996 1997.. Back then Dracula x was going for 185 consistently and Macross 2036 75 bucks and sapphire 500-600 with Circus lido in the 400s. Any pcs title would get bids on eBay then, even games like rom rom stadium. To me back then the prices across all were higher, bit the us versions were lower. Now we have the us versions being collected and the jp versions have had its course and people are famililar with pretty much all the titles so the pricing are selective to the key titles while the rest are pretty much 5 to 15 bargain bins. So my point is - the tg market is like the internet bubble. Back then everything was gaining interest. Today its the big hitters that rule the (resale) market. And U get occasional regards that try to scam newbies... Mix in inflation we see mm3 and terraforming near 300, cotton bouncing all over the place, dynastic hero still steady at 500 to 600, DE2 around 175, and haven't seen MC or beyondshadowgate recently on evil bay to comment but I think it hasn't changed.
Quote from: guest on 08/22/2012, 07:07 PMswimbz - You expressed frustration with gougers in your introduction post, and again when you were looking for a U.S. Duo, and again with the AC adapter, so I think you know why we get upset with them.
Obviously, life's too short to get bent out of shape about every asshole on the internet. It's fun to bitch about ebay gougers from here on the sidelines, but my main gripe is when they signup here on the forums. They ask us for help, repairs, estimates, collection advice, and buy our stuff, all the while writing down amounts paid so they don't "take a loss" when they invariably sell their collection two months later. In short: gougers are one thing, but I reserve a special corner in hell for forum members that capitalize on goodwill.
Seriously we all know how i feel about them, just seeing it from the other side, LOL. I don't like the dark side. Just meant as a bit of convo. I knew it would get people talking. I honestly don't think that we need them. and I'm not talking about the collectors who want mint and those who are here today gone tomorrow players. I think like you, I'm talking about those who honestly want to take advantage of the situation purely for there own profit, resellers, especially those who don't care for the system, like guy i bought the TG16 I'm selling from, who didn't know a thing about the system other than it went for a lot online, and wouldn't take a dollar less than $80.
If there is one great thing about all of this,
There is a place like this, with people like vest who keep the real spirit of the turbo alive.
Always a silver lining!
anyway sorry for being a bit polarizing. Didn't mean for it to be anything else other than a conversation piece.
As a side note, could we cut them out? I was actually thinking about it, I kinda like that world. a Utopia or dare I say Neutopia of sorts?
oh by the way. regarding recent topics. thank you to everyone here. It's been a big help with everything! =D>
now let's rip some more people for being gougers!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180953020405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Are you kidding me? Nintendo Players guide for 30.00? These sell all day long on even egay for 8.00. People are beyond rediculous.
Terry
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/22/2012, 09:35 PMwhen the second wind started to hit was around 1996 1997.. Back then Dracula x was going for 185 consistently and Macross 2036 75 bucks and sapphire 500-600 with Circus lido in the 400s. Any pcs title would get bids on eBay then, even games like rom rom stadium. To me back then the prices across all were higher, bit the us versions were lower.
These price fluctuations aren't natural ups and downs because there were a completely different set of factors driving prices back then. First, the internet was really taking off in the mid-to-late Nineties. For the first time, gamers were a Yahoo search away from ebay and TZD; no longer did they have to comb the pages of EGM and call the handful of import specialists like Die Hard. Hence, import prices were high for the same reason new consoles command a premium at launch - it was the PCE's introduction to the North American market.
Admittedly, the TG was still an unpopular niche console and demand was fairly low for both TG and PCE games, but the supply of imports was even lower. Dracula X didn't drop in price because gamers are any less obsessed with, it dropped because the number of Japanese sellers on ebay increased and after ten years everyone finally realized that it's a common game. Circus Lido didn't drop because collectors thinned out, it dropped because a pallet of unopened copies was discovered. And a genuine Sapphire still sells for hundreds of dollars.
Don't get me wrong, I paid $60 for ACD Fatal Fury in 1997 and it sucked, but what we have now is worse. The only price drops we've seen have been because of increased supply and distribution. Demand has done nothing but increase. Unless someone finds untapped markets or more lost pallets, nothing is going to change.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 08/22/2012, 10:38 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/180953020405?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Are you kidding me? Nintendo Players guide for 30.00? These sell all day long on even egay for 8.00. People are beyond rediculous.
Terry
Do those $8 guide still have original sticker sheet intact? Maybe that'd drive the price up?
agreed but also to add more on this topic:
I forgot to mention back then Strider ACD went for $175 to $200 (I think I even saw it hit $300 a few times in fall of 1998) on evilbay.. mega RPG hits like Popful Mail and Seiya Monogatari were also $125 titles.. now these gems can be had for <$50 and Strider around $60-70.. so for me, since I don't really collect TG-version games, (unless I want the English versions, ie RPGs like DE2, menus in Bloody Wolf, Cadash etc), I still think the market has gotten more affordable!!
The reverse has happened to the TG versions now though. i think back then no one wanted US version of system card 3.0s.. and Ys were easily had for $15.. now people are hoarding these like no tomorrow. Ys I understand, it's the best game ever made imo, but US system card 3? WTF..
man, can you guys believe the late nineties is now already like 15 years ago?? fock time flies!! what a trip down memory lane.
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2012, 12:35 AMQuote from: JapanTokei on 08/22/2012, 09:35 PMwhen the second wind started to hit was around 1996 1997.. Back then Dracula x was going for 185 consistently and Macross 2036 75 bucks and sapphire 500-600 with Circus lido in the 400s. Any pcs title would get bids on eBay then, even games like rom rom stadium. To me back then the prices across all were higher, bit the us versions were lower.
These price fluctuations aren't natural ups and downs because there were a completely different set of factors driving prices back then. First, the internet was really taking off in the mid-to-late Nineties. For the first time, gamers were a Yahoo search away from ebay and TZD; no longer did they have to comb the pages of EGM and call the handful of import specialists like Die Hard. Hence, import prices were high for the same reason new consoles command a premium at launch - it was the PCE's introduction to the North American market.
Admittedly, the TG was still an unpopular niche console and demand was fairly low for both TG and PCE games, but the supply of imports was even lower. Dracula X didn't drop in price because gamers are any less obsessed with, it dropped because the number of Japanese sellers on ebay increased and after ten years everyone finally realized that it's a common game. Circus Lido didn't drop because collectors thinned out, it dropped because a pallet of unopened copies was discovered. And a genuine Sapphire still sells for hundreds of dollars.
Don't get me wrong, I paid $60 for ACD Fatal Fury in 1997 and it sucked, but what we have now is worse. The only price drops we've seen have been because of increased supply and distribution. Demand has done nothing but increase. Unless someone finds untapped markets or more lost pallets, nothing is going to change.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/22/2012, 06:32 PMAlso, who cares if some idiot posts an overpriced power adapter? It won't sell. And on the off chance that it does sell to some retard, who cares? "An idiot and his money are soon parted."
We care, obviously. The point of this thread is abundantly clear from the title, so get the fuck out if its subject doesn't interest you.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/22/2012, 10:07 PMJust meant as a bit of convo. I knew it would get people talking..... Didn't mean for it to be anything else other than a conversation piece.
Yeah, 'get people talking' after 200 pages (and 200 more from the deleted thread) and a clown of the week popping in to tell us that we shouldn't care about gouging or that gouging doesn't exist. Thanks for nothing.
QuoteThe reverse has happened to the TG versions now though. i think back then no one wanted US version of system card 3.0s.. and Ys were easily had for $15.. now people are hoarding these like no tomorrow. Ys I understand, it's the best game ever made imo, but US system card 3? WTF..
man, can you guys believe the late nineties is now already like 15 years ago?? fock time flies!! what a trip down memory lane.
I agree that games in general are way cheaper abd I am happy as a buyer, but I ron't look at Turbo stuff as being the reverse. I paid $60 - $70 for games like JJ & Jeff, Tiger Road, Ninja Spirit, Bonk's Revenge, etc, $400 for a TG-16, $550 for a Turbo Express, $1200+ fir a Turbo CD, $100 - $159 a pop for games like Golden Axe, Side Arms Special, Super Darius, Cyber City OEDO 808, etc. I was happy with most of my purchases then and the deals today are unbelieveable.
wow BT - you spend 1200 on a TG+CD, 400 for TG-16? when was this?
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2012, 12:29 PMQuoteThe reverse has happened to the TG versions now though. i think back then no one wanted US version of system card 3.0s.. and Ys were easily had for $15.. now people are hoarding these like no tomorrow. Ys I understand, it's the best game ever made imo, but US system card 3? WTF..
man, can you guys believe the late nineties is now already like 15 years ago?? fock time flies!! what a trip down memory lane.
I agree that games in general are way cheaper abd I am happy as a buyer, but I ron't look at Turbo stuff as being the reverse. I paid $60 - $70 for games like JJ & Jeff, Tiger Road, Ninja Spirit, Bonk's Revenge, etc, $400 for a TG-16, $550 for a Turbo Express, $1200+ fir a Turbo CD, $100 - $159 a pop for games like Golden Axe, Side Arms Special, Super Darius, Cyber City OEDO 808, etc. I was happy with most of my purchases then and the deals today are unbelieveable.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/23/2012, 01:25 PMwow BT - you spend 1200 on a TG+CD, 400 for TG-16? when was this?
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2012, 12:29 PMQuoteThe reverse has happened to the TG versions now though. i think back then no one wanted US version of system card 3.0s.. and Ys were easily had for $15.. now people are hoarding these like no tomorrow. Ys I understand, it's the best game ever made imo, but US system card 3? WTF..
man, can you guys believe the late nineties is now already like 15 years ago?? fock time flies!! what a trip down memory lane.
I agree that games in general are way cheaper abd I am happy as a buyer, but I ron't look at Turbo stuff as being the reverse. I paid $60 - $70 for games like JJ & Jeff, Tiger Road, Ninja Spirit, Bonk's Revenge, etc, $400 for a TG-16, $550 for a Turbo Express, $1200+ fir a Turbo CD, $100 - $159 a pop for games like Golden Axe, Side Arms Special, Super Darius, Cyber City OEDO 808, etc. I was happy with most of my purchases then and the deals today are unbelieveable.
No kidding! :shock: I got my Turbo CD back in '09 for $150 w/ case.
USA Y's III for $2,000!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-III-Wanderers-from-Ys-TurboGrafx-CD-1991-New-Rare-Sealed-/150886073085?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item232182c2fd#ht_500wt_1414
A real steal. Buy it, get it VGA graded, then resell for $20,000!!!
PS not mine, I wouldn't keep anything sealed.
I spent 80.00 or so for Tengai Makyou II in the late 90s before many Japanese sellers used ebay. While PCE prices aren't at their lowest, they're much lower than they once were.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/23/2012, 02:38 PMI spent 80.00 or so for Tengai Makyou II in the late 90s before many Japanese sellers used ebay. While PCE prices aren't at their lowest, they're much lower than they once were.
Agreed. I paid close to $70 for Dragon Ball Z when it first came out and now it can be had for around $20. Needless to say most PCE games are still pretty cheap compared to where they were at in the 90s. Hell, I still remember when I first saw Dracula X for $150 back in 98 and I about shit myself. Now days we can get it for half that.
lol, I had Dragonball Z too back them and sold it for exactly $75 cuz I thought it wasn't all that great ! now people can't give that away for $20.. that was one title I thought could have been AMAZING but the battle system kinda let me down.. then again pretty much all DBZ games fighting systems were wacky. I actually thought the NES/Famicom RPG version was the best DBZ game made!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/23/2012, 07:34 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/23/2012, 02:38 PMI spent 80.00 or so for Tengai Makyou II in the late 90s before many Japanese sellers used ebay. While PCE prices aren't at their lowest, they're much lower than they once were.
Agreed. I paid close to $70 for Dragon Ball Z when it first came out and now it can be had for around $20. Needless to say most PCE games are still pretty cheap compared to where they were at in the 90s. Hell, I still remember when I first saw Dracula X for $150 back in 98 and I about shit myself. Now days we can get it for half that.
BLAZING Lasers NEW for $50 bucks!! (except the seller's "New" copy somehow has no box? lol)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLAZING-LASERS-TURBO-GRAFX-BRAND-NEW-/370525338947?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item564507fd43#ht_500wt_969
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/24/2012, 05:40 AMBLAZING Lasers NEW for $50 bucks!! (except the seller's "New" copy somehow has no box? lol)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLAZING-LASERS-TURBO-GRAFX-BRAND-NEW-/370525338947?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item564507fd43#ht_500wt_969
It came from a European TurboGrafx system. So there was no outer box with it.
wow, how did you know that? was this Blazing lasers a pack in for UK systems? very interesting.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/24/2012, 08:26 AMQuote from: JapanTokei on 08/24/2012, 05:40 AMBLAZING Lasers NEW for $50 bucks!! (except the seller's "New" copy somehow has no box? lol)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLAZING-LASERS-TURBO-GRAFX-BRAND-NEW-/370525338947?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item564507fd43#ht_500wt_969
It came from a European TurboGrafx system. So there was no outer box with it.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/24/2012, 12:15 PMow, how did you know that? was this Blazing lasers a pack in for UK systems? very interesting.
Yeah, it was the pack-in for at least the UK distributed PAL systems. I've heard the ones from Spain came with Alien Crush. But I'm not 100% on the Spain ones
My PAL TurboGrafx came new from the UK packed with Alien Crush.
Quote from: guest on 08/24/2012, 01:05 PMMy PAL TurboGrafx came new from the UK packed with Alien Crush.
Interesting, most of the ones I've seen came with Blazing Lazers. I'm guessing it was jewel case, manual and card only just like the Blazing Lazer packed systems?
Turbo Duo CD System TurboGrafx [ FACTORY BRAND NEW ] + 95 GOLD LEVEL @ VGQuality
$4,800 [Free shipping !]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-95-GOLD-LEVEL-VGQuality-/320969719174
Quote from: Xray on 08/24/2012, 10:43 PMTurbo Duo CD System TurboGrafx [ FACTORY BRAND NEW ] + 95 GOLD LEVEL @ VGQuality
$4,800 [Free shipping !]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-95-GOLD-LEVEL-VGQuality-/320969719174
Good god.... This is on my projects to do list... Come up with a kit I would give out to the f-eBay crew that would be a mock of this VG bullshit...it would have stickers ( of coarse :P) and some sealable freezer bags for your video game freshness... :P. hope to have them late this fall as this VG stuff really is laughable.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 08/23/2012, 01:25 PMwow BT - you spend 1200 on a TG+CD, 400 for TG-16? when was this?
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2012, 12:29 PMQuoteThe reverse has happened to the TG versions now though. i think back then no one wanted US version of system card 3.0s.. and Ys were easily had for $15.. now people are hoarding these like no tomorrow. Ys I understand, it's the best game ever made imo, but US system card 3? WTF..
man, can you guys believe the late nineties is now already like 15 years ago?? fock time flies!! what a trip down memory lane.
I agree that games in general are way cheaper abd I am happy as a buyer, but I ron't look at Turbo stuff as being the reverse. I paid $60 - $70 for games like JJ & Jeff, Tiger Road, Ninja Spirit, Bonk's Revenge, etc, $400 for a TG-16, $550 for a Turbo Express, $1200+ fir a Turbo CD, $100 - $159 a pop for games like Golden Axe, Side Arms Special, Super Darius, Cyber City OEDO 808, etc. I was happy with most of my purchases then and the deals today are unbelieveable.
IIRC:
I think that CrackTiger got slammed with higher prices/fees since he lives in the the (Not So) Great North. Canada.
However, later (if I'm not mistaken) he also has (had?) amazing local import shops that offered a wealth of games for decent prices. So, he initially got screwed on brand-new retail items, but then later reaped the gems from a thriving import market.
I'm writing his biography in the next few months. Is there anything else you want to know? :pcgs:
Quote from: guest on 08/25/2012, 09:05 AMQuote from: Xray on 08/24/2012, 10:43 PMTurbo Duo CD System TurboGrafx [ FACTORY BRAND NEW ] + 95 GOLD LEVEL @ VGQuality
$4,800 [Free shipping !]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-FACTORY-BRAND-NEW-95-GOLD-LEVEL-VGQuality-/320969719174
Good god.... This is on my projects to do list... Come up with a kit I would give out to the f-eBay crew that would be a mock of this VG bullshit...it would have stickers ( of coarse :P) and some sealable freezer bags for your video game freshness... :P. hope to have them late this fall as this VG stuff really is laughable.
LOL. haha. Can it be called VD instead of VG?
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 08/24/2012, 01:08 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 08/24/2012, 01:05 PMMy PAL TurboGrafx came new from the UK packed with Alien Crush.
Interesting, most of the ones I've seen came with Blazing Lazers. I'm guessing it was jewel case, manual and card only just like the Blazing Lazer packed systems?
No, I never heard of jewel cases or manuals being included for years and think that sellers are just tossing them in. I think that there was no official pack-in for system, only some OEM games that were or were not randomly packed with these test market units. I believe that all those "NOS" card-only listings on eBay were actually intended for promotional use. My game was packed underneath the console and came with photocopies of the manual.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-/110938652722?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d4758032
Hey guys the seller dosen't want you to miss out on this great deal
$500 TG16 new in box.
what a tool.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/25/2012, 02:13 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-/110938652722?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d4758032
Hey guys the seller dosen't want you to miss out on this great deal
$500 TG16 new in box.
what a tool.
You know, for a brand new TG16 I'd think it would have been much much more than that.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/25/2012, 02:44 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 08/25/2012, 02:13 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-/110938652722?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d4758032
Hey guys the seller dosen't want you to miss out on this great deal
$500 TG16 new in box.
what a tool.
You know, for a brand new TG16 I'd think it would have been much much more than that.
I guess you could justify it that way, but there are a few others up recently that claim to be new for around the $200-$250, While this is the nicests I've seen, and I'm sure whoever buys it will go the VG route. I can't justify the idea of this thing being worth $500 to sit on a shelf.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/25/2012, 03:25 PMQuote from: Mathius on 08/25/2012, 02:44 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 08/25/2012, 02:13 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-In-Box-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-/110938652722?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d4758032
Hey guys the seller dosen't want you to miss out on this great deal
$500 TG16 new in box.
what a tool.
You know, for a brand new TG16 I'd think it would have been much much more than that.
I guess you could justify it that way, but there are a few others up recently that claim to be new for around the $200-$250, While this is the nicests I've seen, and I'm sure whoever buys it will go the VG route. I can't justify the idea of this thing being worth $500 to sit on a shelf.
I hope someone around here will snag it to save it from a VGA'd future. That puppy needs to be played! It doesn't need to spend its life on a shelf.
Isn't it actually worse for these things to be sitting around all these years and never turned on?
I know others share this hatred. But I really Really hate Video Game Quality, basically they say hmmm box is okay, artwork is okay, slap an acrylic case around it, put it in a plastic bag and say it's collectable. thier qualifications are being into video games since the 80's. BY THAT STANDARD most of us are qualified to grade video games. ALL we need is some plastic and a grading system.
I just don't get it. I never fully understood it with trading cards either. IDK just seems like it takes the fun out of it. I can see it from the other side, I understand the thrill of collecting, however it's just not the same as getting several of your buds together in a basement growing up and playing bomberman, goldeneye, ect. or meeting at something octurbofest, to actually play games.
$120 for Final Zone II
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Final-Zone-II-2-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Grafx-Pristine-Mint-COMPLETE-/261079226380?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cc988d80c
Anybody else receive a brand new copy with a giant UPC sticker on the back?
"EVERYTHING IS IN PRISTINE/MINT CONDITION" = "Original jewel case does have minor flaws ( a few minor scratches) and minor usage on the tab piece." + huge ugly sticker on case.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 08/26/2012, 12:18 PMAnybody else receive a brand new copy with a giant UPC sticker on the back?
Not on FZII or any other title bought new, not on the case anyhow. I have, however, bought a few (both boxed and later unboxed titles) that had stickers on the outer shrinkwrap.
I've seen official stickers under the shrinkwrap on sealed boxes (Falcon, Darkwing Duck, Ys III) and cases (Cotton), but never on internal packaging and they never looked anything like that. I also have a number of French-Canadian games and I've never seen stickers like that. And it looks like the game has a black tray rather than the standard white that came with most copies of Final Zone II. I'd say this copy has changed hands a few times and was "refurbished" somewhere along the way.
This one looks familiar, so sorry if it's been posted before: a pretty well beat up TG-CD box with inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-System-BOX-WITH-ALL-DOCUMENTS-Very-Rare-to-Find-No-system-/221116206263?pt=Video_Games&hash=item337b8d8cb7) for a steal at only $299.95 with free shipping!
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 04:47 PMThis one looks familiar, so sorry if it's been posted before: a pretty well beat up TG-CD box with inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-System-BOX-WITH-ALL-DOCUMENTS-Very-Rare-to-Find-No-system-/221116206263?pt=Video_Games&hash=item337b8d8cb7) for a steal at only $299.95 with free shipping!
you can be sure any seller that has gamer and store in there name is charging a heck of a lot for this stuff. Wonder what he'd charge for duo box?
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 04:47 PMThis one looks familiar, so sorry if it's been posted before: a pretty well beat up TG-CD box with inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-System-BOX-WITH-ALL-DOCUMENTS-Very-Rare-to-Find-No-system-/221116206263?pt=Video_Games&hash=item337b8d8cb7) for a steal at only $299.95 with free shipping!
It's worth $200 simply for the "Chuck's--Old Boxes Inside" note written in red pen on the side panel of the box!
Ys bookI & II @ $70
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Turbo-duo-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/330671204465?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4cfd8a2871 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Turbo-duo-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/330671204465?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4cfd8a2871)
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/27/2012, 05:16 PMYs bookI & II @ $70
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Turbo-duo-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/330671204465?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4cfd8a2871 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Turbo-duo-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/330671204465?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4cfd8a2871)
Pretty dumb considering a $39.99 auction for Y's I&II just ended and no one bid on it.
Crack smoke anyone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180955067053?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1532.l2649&_trksid=p3984.m1532.l2649
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/27/2012, 07:50 PMCrack smoke anyone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180955067053?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1532.l2649&_trksid=p3984.m1532.l2649
Hahaha... That is nuts... Speaking of which, Fifty if you sell the one I sent you I will dick kick you :P
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c2aa175bd&item=120974308797&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=IzRUwIfXZzE6ZvGVcRsYx%252BY7KOE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 08:57 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c2aa175bd&item=120974308797&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=IzRUwIfXZzE6ZvGVcRsYx%252BY7KOE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Damn, Hope you picked this one up! Unbelievable.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/27/2012, 09:01 PMQuote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 08:57 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c2aa175bd&item=120974308797&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=IzRUwIfXZzE6ZvGVcRsYx%252BY7KOE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Damn, Hope you picked this one up! Unbelievable.
Hopefully the seller actually ships it.
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2012, 07:58 PMHahaha... That is nuts... Speaking of which, Fifty if you sell the one I sent you I will dick kick you :P
It's already sold. That was my auction, I just used a stock image. Hurry up and send me the hu card I don't want to get a negative rating. Better yet, could you just ship it to the person that bought it for me? :lol:
Not a chance I'm selling Bonk 3. I'll play it until it is worn out.
Quote from: guesthttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c2aa175bd&item=120974308797&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=IzRUwIfXZzE6ZvGVcRsYx%252BY7KOE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1204
Shipping: Not Available to Canada. ](*,)
Why does it seem like everyone in the USA is scared to ship over the border? Americans in New York will ship to the tip of Florida or the west coast of California, but they won't ship to Toronto. :?
Was that a BIN? I can never figure out how to see the original auction after it's ended.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/27/2012, 09:01 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/27/2012, 08:57 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item1c2aa175bd&item=120974308797&nma=true&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&si=IzRUwIfXZzE6ZvGVcRsYx%252BY7KOE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Damn, Hope you picked this one up! Unbelievable.
Yeah, and once I get it, I'm going to relist it on Ebay for $635.25. It won't sell at that price, but I'll list it every week anyway.
j/k. I wish I picked this up, would make going for a TG fullset easier. Plus, I made a TAS of this game, so I have a particular affection for it and its horrible engrish.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-PC-ENGINE-FAN-DELUXE-VOL1-2-3-Super-Rare-DEMO-CDs-ONLY-TurboGrafx-CD-Duo-/261079226360?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3cc988d7f8
Demos discs yay!
Quote from: esadajr on 08/28/2012, 04:10 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-PC-ENGINE-FAN-DELUXE-VOL1-2-3-Super-Rare-DEMO-CDs-ONLY-TurboGrafx-CD-Duo-/261079226360?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3cc988d7f8
Demos discs yay!
Once again "only played maybe once then stored in new condition for 20 years!"
"PC ENGINE! JAPAN IMPORT! COMPLETE!" = "CD's ONLY"
The price per disc works out to more than the mags go for complete with the discs.
Best line: "Great for any collector!"
Quote from: guest on 08/28/2012, 07:13 PMBest line: "Great for any collector!"
Dam, I best pick these up quick then ;-)
My favorite was, and god wish I had taken a screen shot, "Perfect for that collector who likes MINT items" the next line was this "some small tears to manual and box has minor scatches"
Loose "like new" card with hideous DVD case and
"THIS HUCARD DOES HAVE SOME STICKER RESIDUE ON THE BACK AND SOME YELLOWING BUT I THINK THAT JUST MAKES THIS GAME LOOK COOLER"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Splatterhouse-TurboGrafx-16-/271046218252?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1b9d120c
I have Street Fighter 2 CE in a DVD Case, I think it looks cool to me..
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2012, 01:50 PMLoose "like new" card with hideous DVD case and
"THIS HUCARD DOES HAVE SOME STICKER RESIDUE ON THE BACK AND SOME YELLOWING BUT I THINK THAT JUST MAKES THIS GAME LOOK COOLER"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Splatterhouse-TurboGrafx-16-/271046218252?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1b9d120c
The cover is from this site: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11702
at least he didn't say "it adds character"
If it were in a regular black DVD case instead of a garish green xbox one, I wouldn't mind that case. It's better than nothing anyhow.
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2012, 01:50 PMLoose "like new" card with hideous DVD case and
"THIS HUCARD DOES HAVE SOME STICKER RESIDUE ON THE BACK AND SOME YELLOWING BUT I THINK THAT JUST MAKES THIS GAME LOOK COOLER"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Splatterhouse-TurboGrafx-16-/271046218252?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1b9d120c
Maybe i should pick it up and add cut my hand and drizzle some blood and it and toss it back on eBay as the OMG RARE BLOODY LIMITED EDITION SPLATTERHOUSE GAME WITH REAL HUMAN BLOOD.
Not turbo related, but I have been on the hunt for sega cd Snatcher. Somebody has one on the bay for $340. I asked the guy if he was serious with that price. He responded that he didn't want to sell it but saw how high it has been going for and is "shooting for the moon".
Quote from: SMF on 08/30/2012, 03:12 AMMaybe i should pick it up and add cut my hand and drizzle some blood and it and toss it back on eBay as the OMG RARE BLOODY LIMITED EDITION SPLATTERHOUSE GAME WITH REAL HUMAN BLOOD.
You'd get more money if you said you killed someone with it.
Quote from: galam on 08/30/2012, 01:27 PMNot turbo related, but I have been on the hunt for sega cd Snatcher. Somebody has one on the bay for $340. I asked the guy if he was serious with that price. He responded that he didn't want to sell it but saw how high it has been going for and is "shooting for the moon".
That is twice the going rate for that game. I'd offer him much less.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/09/2012, 06:11 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/09/2012, 06:07 PMThe thing is, shilling up an item does you no good if there isn't a serious bidder at the top. Otherwise, you are stuck with the sellers fees for an item you didn't actually sell. (Yes, there is a work-around).
It does plenty of good as 'proof' of what a game is supposedly worth when it is relisted.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/09/2012, 12:08 AMQuote from: bartre on 08/08/2012, 11:45 PMmotorshops seems like a reseller, but i wasn't able to find wingsfire1973, wonder what's up with that.
anywho, it's not like anyone is going to pay that realistically, there's got to be a catch, esp. since there's BIN listings for waaaaaay cheaper.
Looking at motorshops feedback - looks like it was paid, because the seller has already left feedback. Who knows? Maybe motorshops is sitting on a case of Sinistrons and wants to create an illusion of demand..
Since that boxed Sinistron is no longer on eBay's listed completed items, and was never relisted, it appears the auction was legitimate.
The paranoia here that the entire auction was fabricated just to create demand, was just silly. It would have had to have been relisted when the auction was still available on Ebay to actually affect the market. While I've grown to appreciate some of the hate here, the paranoia that every auction that goes for a ridiculous amount is a network of evil resellers is just borderline insanity.
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2012, 09:50 PMSince that boxed Sinistron is no longer on eBay's listed completed items, and was never relisted, it appears the auction was legitimate.
The paranoia here that the entire auction was fabricated just to create demand, was just silly. It would have had to have been relisted when the auction was still available on Ebay to actually affect the market. While I've grown to appreciate some of the hate here, the paranoia that every auction that goes for a ridiculous amount is a network of evil resellers is just borderline insanity.
You're kidding right? It was never relisted so it was a legit auction? If anything I think you just proved it wasn't worth the Sellers time to relist it. I watch a lot of auctions with no intention of ever bidding on most of them just to follow the "market value". Many of them don't sell and are never relisted.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/30/2012, 10:19 PMQuote from: guest on 08/30/2012, 09:50 PMSince that boxed Sinistron is no longer on eBay's listed completed items, and was never relisted, it appears the auction was legitimate.
The paranoia here that the entire auction was fabricated just to create demand, was just silly. It would have had to have been relisted when the auction was still available on Ebay to actually affect the market. While I've grown to appreciate some of the hate here, the paranoia that every auction that goes for a ridiculous amount is a network of evil resellers is just borderline insanity.
You're kidding right? It was never relisted so it was a legit auction? If anything I think you just proved it wasn't worth the Sellers time to relist it. I watch a lot of auctions with no intention of ever bidding on most of them just to follow the "market value". Many of them don't sell and are never relisted.
Yep, I second this!
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/30/2012, 10:19 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/30/2012, 09:50 PMSince that boxed Sinistron is no longer on eBay's listed completed items, and was never relisted, it appears the auction was legitimate.
The paranoia here that the entire auction was fabricated just to create demand, was just silly. It would have had to have been relisted when the auction was still available on Ebay to actually affect the market. While I've grown to appreciate some of the hate here, the paranoia that every auction that goes for a ridiculous amount is a network of evil resellers is just borderline insanity.
You're kidding right? It was never relisted so it was a legit auction? If anything I think you just proved it wasn't worth the Sellers time to relist it. I watch a lot of auctions with no intention of ever bidding on most of them just to follow the "market value". Many of them don't sell and are never relisted.
Uh... It sold. To a buyer. Everyone claimed "The auction was just a fake auction to make it look like it was worth that much!"
No. Someone paid that amount, because they thought it was worth that.
I don't know if I would call it gouging exactly because the starting price was much lower, but Dungeon Explorer the 2nd just went for $373. I kind of wanted this one for nostalgic reasons and was watching it, but watched in bemusement as it went from 180-200-250-300-373 in the last few minutes. I just hope it went to someone who will enjoy it.
I'd be really happy if a "promo only" (ahem) pressing or something of the translated version showed up for $40-50.
Meanwhile a sealed JP version languishes for a quite reasonable price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-for-the-Turbografx-16-System-Rare?item=140840185921&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1707225061898107938
GENTLEMEN!
Start your engines of hate, this one is going high.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2012, 01:17 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-for-the-Turbografx-16-System-Rare?item=140840185921&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1707225061898107938
GENTLEMEN!
Start your engines of hate, this one is going high.
I like how sellers say "No returns for any reason other than DOA !"
Little do they know that if a buyer demands a refund, they will get it ,,, For very little reason, or no reason at all.
If the seller refuses, paypal will just freeze his pp account, and the bank account its tied to, until he pays up.
The only way he could get away with not refunding is to immediately withdraw the funds of both accounts into his pocket, and sacrifice his bank, paypal and ebay accounts - Something that a 1,000 fb seller is unlikely to want to do.
I sold an identical item 3 years ago, in fact, may be the same one, who knows.
I'd be nervous selling something like this on ebay, too many ways to get scammed.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2012, 01:17 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-for-the-Turbografx-16-System-Rare?item=140840185921&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1707225061898107938
GENTLEMEN!
Start your engines of hate, this one is going high.
I feel like I've been "scared straight" from my flirtation with Turbob collecting by looking at these auctions. There's so many more worthwhile things in life to do with 1k, and that's the starting bid.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/31/2012, 01:17 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-for-the-Turbografx-16-System-Rare?item=140840185921&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D1%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1707225061898107938
GENTLEMEN!
Start your engines of hate, this one is going high.
This is the gouging thread, not the "I'm-going-feed-the-gougers-by-blowing-money-out-my-ass" thread. Thanks.
This is gonna be interesting lol
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 08/30/2012, 09:50 PMWhile I've grown to appreciate some of the hate here, the paranoia that every auction that goes for a ridiculous amount is a network of evil resellers is just borderline insanity.
You're 100% correct: eBay is always the free market in action and there's no such thing as shill bidding, fake auctions, or price gouging. Now please get out of this thread and go fuck yourself.
Well, I have 2 grand i am going to use to buy this and then i am going to fuck the seller by claiming fraud through paypal. Time to show the gougers who is really fucking who!
But he isn't gouging if people are bidding higher than his starting price on it. I bet the price would be around the same even if the seller had started the auction at $1 instead of $1000. Can't complain about what others are willing to pay.
Im kinda confused. So the gentlemen who runs this site throws up his Magical Chase on Ebay and its Congratulations and Hi-fives all around but when someone else decides to throw their Magical Chase on ebay its Eff him, rip him off, and ruin his auction?
Obviously not gouging, probably thrown in here because of the "ebay" in the title - And I sure hope that comments made about screwing this guy are made in jest.
Would be a bit much to expect the guy to come here and raffle it ,,, If he did, we'd likely see it on ebay the next week after the raffle.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/31/2012, 01:25 PMBut he isn't gouging if people are bidding higher than his starting price on it.
Self imposed gouging is still gouging, and it's often the result of perceived values based on crazy starting prices / BINs.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2012, 01:46 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 08/31/2012, 01:25 PMBut he isn't gouging if people are bidding higher than his starting price on it.
Self imposed gouging is still gouging, and it's often the result of perceived values based on crazy starting prices / BINs.
He started this at $1K with no reserve. Knowing full well this would not sell for under $1K, please explain how this is self-imposed gouging.
Quote from: syphic on 08/31/2012, 01:30 PMIm kinda confused. So the gentlemen who runs this site throws up his Magical Chase on Ebay and its Congratulations and Hi-fives all around but when someone else decides to throw their Magical Chase on ebay its Eff him, rip him off, and ruin his auction?
Pretty much.
This latest auction is a great deal, since the box alone is worth $1650.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2012, 02:30 PMQuote from: syphic on 08/31/2012, 01:30 PMIm kinda confused. So the gentlemen who runs this site throws up his Magical Chase on Ebay and its Congratulations and Hi-fives all around but when someone else decides to throw their Magical Chase on ebay its Eff him, rip him off, and ruin his auction?
Pretty much.
This latest auction is a great deal, since the box alone is worth $1650.
This is why I love this fourm!
Quote from: jperryss on 08/31/2012, 01:53 PMHe started this at $1K with no reserve. Knowing full well this would not sell for under $1K, please explain how this is self-imposed gouging.
Because people bid it up to where it's at now.
It's still sold new for $149.99 shipped (or save $20 and skip the useless save feature), but who wants a deal on a lovely 128mb NeoFlash (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200813497163?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)? It's a mere $135.98 starting price or $155.98 BIN (shipped)!
QuoteUp for auction/sale today is an extremely rare and hard to find collectible for the Turbo Grafx 16 console. If you are at all familiar with the everdrives or the nes powerpak, then you know what this bad boy can do and how sweet it is. The best part about buying here is you are getting it from a USA seller who will include tracking information instead of ordering with a credit card from Asia and waiting over a month with no tracking information. What makes this better at the moment then it's everdrive counterpart is that this one is complete in a turbo grafx 16 hu card. The current everdrive version is just a bare pcb board which is much more fragile. Do yourself a favor and bid or buy it today before someone else does, this kind of piece surely won't last long. This piece comes brand new and ready to play. Setup is simple as can be, even a child could use it. Instructions are included. If you win the auction, please pay in a timely manner and i will ship your item out to you the same or next business day and i will include a tracking number for delivery conformation. Thanks for looking, happy bidding, and please check out my other items up for auction for more great finds. I will be listing much more in the coming weeks from a huge collection spanning decades so check back often.
- bullshit bits bolded for teh lulz -
LOL
what a stupid dick.
You should bold the "complete in a turbo grafx hu card" part too
Its supposed to say TURBO CHIP
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150891133156?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649
I offered him 40 bucks for it. Got my fingers crossed.
Quote from: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 10:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/150891133156?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649
I offered him 40 bucks for it. Got my fingers crossed.
Did you see his other stuff? What a Dick. He's from my neck o woods. I've got a kick in his balls saved up. 800 for Chrno trigger? 65 for pokemon red blue and cyrstal? Wtf?
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/31/2012, 10:25 PMQuote from: motdelbourt on 08/31/2012, 10:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/150891133156?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649
I offered him 40 bucks for it. Got my fingers crossed.
Did you see his other stuff? What a Dick. He's from my neck o woods. I've got a kick in his balls saved up. 800 for Chrno trigger? 65 for pokemon red blue and cyrstal? Wtf?
But just think of how rare that price sticker is! It might be the only one left in existence.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 08/31/2012, 01:25 PMBut he isn't gouging if people are bidding higher than his starting price on it. I bet the price would be around the same even if the seller had started the auction at $1 instead of $1000. Can't complain about what others are willing to pay.
^^This.
Ouch that Magical Chase is up to $1825.00 with five days left.
I haven't seen an MC up on ebay in while let alone a complete one so it'll be very interesting to see what this one eventually sells for. My bets on $2500!
Quote from: Dyna138 on 09/01/2012, 09:58 PMOuch that Magical Chase is up to $1825.00 with five days left.
I haven't seen an MC up on ebay in while let alone a complete one so it'll be very interesting to see what this one eventually sells for. My bets on $2500!
I think it will top $3k.
Quote from: Xray on 09/01/2012, 10:02 PMQuote from: Dyna138 on 09/01/2012, 09:58 PMOuch that Magical Chase is up to $1825.00 with five days left.
I haven't seen an MC up on ebay in while let alone a complete one so it'll be very interesting to see what this one eventually sells for. My bets on $2500!
I think it will top $3k.
I am willing to bet it goes higher....there are pretty dumb people out there. do i smell a wager here?
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/01/2012, 10:40 PMQuote from: Xray on 09/01/2012, 10:02 PMQuote from: Dyna138 on 09/01/2012, 09:58 PMOuch that Magical Chase is up to $1825.00 with five days left.
I haven't seen an MC up on ebay in while let alone a complete one so it'll be very interesting to see what this one eventually sells for. My bets on $2500!
I think it will top $3k.
I am willing to bet it goes higher....there are pretty dumb people out there. do i smell a wager here?
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/01/2012, 10:40 PMQuote from: Xray on 09/01/2012, 10:02 PMQuote from: Dyna138 on 09/01/2012, 09:58 PMOuch that Magical Chase is up to $1825.00 with five days left.
I haven't seen an MC up on ebay in while let alone a complete one so it'll be very interesting to see what this one eventually sells for. My bets on $2500!
I think it will top $3k.
I am willing to bet it goes higher....there are pretty dumb people out there. do i smell a wager here?
I'd be willing to wager it tops 3k ... How far up you think it would go ?
Hmmm, I'm going to say if it does top 3 it'll go over by quite a bit.
I think it will stop by 3500.00. Its a risky figure but I think it will. Terms?
A new record for Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150883729414?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
wow... this was a $125 game just last year.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/02/2012, 12:39 AMA new record for Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150883729414?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:54 AMwow... this was a $125 game just last year.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/02/2012, 12:39 AMA new record for Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150883729414?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
I know, I paid like 5% of that price for the PCE version. Kind of irritating that I will probably never get the Turbo version for under $150 but such a thing is life.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/01/2012, 10:52 PMI think it will stop by 3500.00. Its a risky figure but I think it will. Terms?
Ok, I say "over $3k, which obviously isn't very specific.
You say $3,500 tops.
So how about this. If its under $3,250, I win. Over, you win ?
That will hold up both down to specific margins, in the ballpark of our initial estimates.
An actual win of $3,250 ?? Well, guess we'll have to arm wrestle to settle it !
Loser to pay winner $10 via paypal.
If you agree, consider it a bet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee
$25k monies is quite a lot. Even if you break down the rare games by high end prices, that doesn't make sense. If Magical Chase is estimated at... $3k (I know!), there are a few other games that sell in the low hundreds with boxes, and a bunch of $50 and below games.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 09/02/2012, 09:27 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee
$25k monies is quite a lot. Even if you break down the rare games by high end prices, that doesn't make sense. If Magical Chase is estimated at... $3k (I know!), there are a few other games that sell in the low hundreds with boxes, and a bunch of $50 and below games.
Going by non-deal eBay prices, the games in the completeness and condition they appear to be,
minus Magical Chase, go for about $2000 nowadays. Say you're generous enough to value the TG-16 with stick, tap and empty CD case for
even as much as $100 - $150... and Let's get crazy and say as much as $5000 for Magical Chase... That's still <$7000 of games by inflated eBay prices.
But this is actually counts as a set and genuinely deserves a premium instead of a steep discount for the size of the lot. Now, it is barely a set collectible-wise, since the System cards are missing. Calling it a set of games gives it more of a game playing based value as a set than a collector's "complete set!"... So bumping it up to $10000 isn't plausible even from an elitist set collector's perspective. But even then, it would still only be a fraction of the asking price. Which makes you wonder, if you're going to ask so much more than the value of something to even the richest, laziest and most impatient uber collectors... then why settle for $15000? Why not ask for $150000?
Quote from: TheClash603 on 09/02/2012, 09:27 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee
$25k monies is quite a lot. Even if you break down the rare games by high end prices, that doesn't make sense. If Magical Chase is estimated at... $3k (I know!), there are a few other games that sell in the low hundreds with boxes, and a bunch of $50 and below games.
It's 15k now which is still quite high considering this doesn't seem to include any CD rom titles and or a Duo system. It's probably worth more around 5-6k if you break down everything individually using current sold eBay prices.
I guess for someone who might be loaded this would be an easy way to get a complete chip collection, but damn that's a lot of dough.
he is hoping for some huge offer, from someone who doesn't know any better, or wants a quick collection. He thinks someone will precieve value if he accepts a 8-10K offer. Also the way the idiot has the title listed would mean there would be 2 copies of MC, MC + there would be another copy to reach the 94. Although that is clearly not the offer. It also seems like he waited for MC to be auctioned off on Ebay so he could jump on the bandwagon.
Damn, if klax had the box I'd be all over this at 15k. What a steal!
not ebay, but:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?237097-Fs-Pc-engine-Gt-Tv-tuner-like-new
about $650 + shipping for a pce gt and tv tuner - lolwut.
Quote from: Xray on 09/02/2012, 02:10 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/01/2012, 10:52 PMI think it will stop by 3500.00. Its a risky figure but I think it will. Terms?
Ok, I say "over $3k, which obviously isn't very specific.
You say $3,500 tops.
So how about this. If its under $3,250, I win. Over, you win ?
That will hold up both down to specific margins, in the ballpark of our initial estimates.
An actual win of $3,250 ?? Well, guess we'll have to arm wrestle to settle it !
Loser to pay winner $10 via paypal.
If you agree, consider it a bet.
Your on!
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:54 AMwow... this was a $125 game just last year.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/02/2012, 12:39 AMA new record for Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150883729414?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
I don't know. Two bidders with <10 feedback took the auction all the way from $150 to $350 with a dozen bids. Seems fishy.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:54 AMwow... this was a $125 game just last year.
I got it for 1/3 of that auction just a few months ago.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/02/2012, 01:29 PMQuote from: Xray on 09/02/2012, 02:10 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/01/2012, 10:52 PMI think it will stop by 3500.00. Its a risky figure but I think it will. Terms?
Ok, I say "over $3k, which obviously isn't very specific.
You say $3,500 tops.
So how about this. If its under $3,250, I win. Over, you win ?
That will hold up both down to specific margins, in the ballpark of our initial estimates.
An actual win of $3,250 ?? Well, guess we'll have to arm wrestle to settle it !
Loser to pay winner $10 via paypal.
If you agree, consider it a bet.
Your on!
Yep
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 09/02/2012, 02:02 PMQuote from: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:54 AMwow... this was a $125 game just last year.
I got it for 1/3 of that auction just a few months ago.
Man, I hope this doesn't suddenly become a $300+ game now. Id pay a little over $100 for it, but no way $300! (Sigh)... I always wanted this one, too...
Quote from: tpivette on 09/02/2012, 02:33 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 09/02/2012, 02:02 PMQuote from: JapanTokei on 09/02/2012, 12:54 AMwow... this was a $125 game just last year.
I got it for 1/3 of that auction just a few months ago.
Man, I hope this doesn't suddenly become a $300+ game now. Id pay a little over $100 for it, but no way $300! (Sigh)... I always wanted this one, too...
Well you could always go the pce route. Thats what I did. If I ever do get the U.S.A version, I plan to raffle my pce version to a good cause.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2012, 11:06 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 09/02/2012, 09:27 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee
$25k monies is quite a lot. Even if you break down the rare games by high end prices, that doesn't make sense. If Magical Chase is estimated at... $3k (I know!), there are a few other games that sell in the low hundreds with boxes, and a bunch of $50 and below games.
Going by non-deal eBay prices, the games in the completeness and condition they appear to be, minus Magical Chase, go for about $2000 nowadays. Say you're generous enough to value the TG-16 with stick, tap and empty CD case for even as much as $100 - $150... and Let's get crazy and say as much as $5000 for Magical Chase... That's still <$7000 of games by inflated eBay prices.
But this is actually counts as a set and genuinely deserves a premium instead of a steep discount for the size of the lot. Now, it is barely a set collectible-wise, since the System cards are missing. Calling it a set of games gives it more of a game playing based value as a set than a collector's "complete set!"... So bumping it up to $10000 isn't plausible even from an elitist set collector's perspective. But even then, it would still only be a fraction of the asking price. Which makes you wonder, if you're going to ask so much more than the value of something to even the richest, laziest and most impatient uber collectors... then why settle for $15000? Why not ask for $150000?
I do not think any game is worth the biddding amount for Magical Chase. It is just a waste of money I rather take my family out to a vacation with that money.
So many games going for over 50 or 100 and more . . .
BUT ITS RAREZ and I GOT HAVE A COMPLETE COLLECTION!!!!!
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/02/2012, 04:36 PMSo many games going for over 50 or 100 and more . . .
no kidding been trying to get super star soldier with manual and case for months and nothing but 50 to 80+ buyouts or starting bids its ridiculous
So.................Uh................http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee#ht_3318wt_1186
This one is definitely gouging. Then again, I don't pay too much attention to how much boxes of games are going for. I'd guess with Magical chase, bonk3, and Soldier Blade being in there then around 4,000-5,000 tops not 15,000.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 09/03/2012, 01:53 AMSo.................Uh................http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee#ht_3318wt_1186
This one is definitely gouging. Then again, I don't pay too much attention to how much boxes of games are going for. I'd guess with Magical chase, bonk3, and Soldier Blade being in there then around 4,000-5,000 tops not 15,000.
yeah this was discussed a little further back in the thread. I maintain he's looking for an offer in the 8-12k range from some idiot, so they think they are getting a great deal. Gouging at it's best, put up some crazy number, and the sheep will follow, between this and the MC up, you expect games to be at a premium when anyone sitting on the games will assume they can get crazy prices. Damn i feel cheap for the ninja spirit and hit the ice I picked up for $20 each with the outer boxes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee#ht_4174wt_1186
Guess the 8 offers has him realizing he was 8-10K or so over what he should be. LOL. or was it people here asking him What the hell he was doing.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/03/2012, 01:33 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee#ht_4174wt_1186
Guess the 8 offers has him realizing he was 8-10K or so over what he should be. LOL. or was it people here asking him What the hell he was doing.
For me it's pretty interesting to see an entire U.S. collection listed. This is the first one I've seen one posted on eBay. That, and Magical Chase listed at the same time. For me it's exciting to watch both auctions even though I don't have the slightest intention of bidding and the prices are out of this world.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 09/03/2012, 01:53 AMSo.................Uh................http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330787860718?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d047e30ee#ht_3318wt_1186
This one is definitely gouging. Then again, I don't pay too much attention to how much boxes of games are going for. I'd guess with Magical chase, bonk3, and Soldier Blade being in there then around 4,000-5,000 tops not 15,000.
Another price drop. This time to $7250.00
At least he's in the damn ball park now! mind you he's still in the freaking parking lot a lon way from the field. what a mook.
Looks like someone backed out of the max bid on MC ,,,, It was around $2,550 this morning, down to $2,075.00 as I write.
Jackie Chan for 80.00?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/140844456120?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cafbd8b8
Ys Book 1 & 2 for 2500.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-ACTION-RPG-BRAND-NEW-Uncirculated-Print-/221120165254?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337bc9f586
MC auction is not looking too good for you tggodfrey, bidding is stagnant, but there is bound to be a last hour surge.
Ending at 1am, kind of an off time which doesn't help his chances.
Quote from: Xray on 09/06/2012, 05:09 PMMC auction is not looking too good for you tggodfrey, bidding is stagnant, but there is bound to be a last hour surge.
Ending at 1am, kind of an off time which doesn't help his chances.
Yeah I think I lost this round!
So that uber lot has already dropped from $25000 to $7250? I wonder what it was originally listed for? $55000?
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/05/2012, 10:29 PMJackie Chan for 80.00?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/140844456120?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cafbd8b8
Ys Book 1 & 2 for 2500.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-ACTION-RPG-BRAND-NEW-Uncirculated-Print-/221120165254?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337bc9f586
I REALLY REALLY HATE VGQ. THEY PUT THIER OWN GRADE ON S*^T, NOT EVEN VGA, THEN MARK THE HELL UP OUT OF IT. THEIR CLAIM TO BE ABLE TO GRADE, "WE'VE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS SINCE THE LATE 80's" HMM MSOUNDS LIKE MOST OF US HERE, hell many of you are more qualified, From what I've learned here we could have SeymoreOnion, or maybe bluebmw, make up some acrlyic cases and have sparky make some nice labels on freezer bags and start the PCENGINEFX grading scale.
Don't worry - I'm sure Gamestop with invent a new grading scale that will unify us all!
Quote from: guest on 09/06/2012, 06:10 PMDon't worry - I'm sure Gamestop with invent a new grading scale that will unify us all!
OHHHHHHH snap. gamestopers U-night-ite. Yo, let's go down to the mall and pick this shizzzzzzz up!
This is non turbo related (and this is the same guy who posted a $300 bonk 3 manual) but this is seriously lame:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dance-Dance-Revolution-Mario-Mix-Gamecube-Brand-New-/230249005805?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item359be902ed
I mean seriously, who does he think hes kidding? No one on their right mind would by that for $300 let alone $3 except maybe for their little kids and even then thats iffy.
I have a like new one, with box, collecting dust, lol means i can get $200 no?
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/06/2012, 07:26 PMQuote from: guest on 09/06/2012, 06:10 PMDon't worry - I'm sure Gamestop with invent a new grading scale that will unify us all!
OHHHHHHH snap. gamestopers U-night-ite. Yo, let's go down to the mall and pick this shizzzzzzz up!
GameStop can eat me. :roll:
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/06/2012, 06:02 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/05/2012, 10:29 PMJackie Chan for 80.00?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/140844456120?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cafbd8b8
Ys Book 1 & 2 for 2500.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-ACTION-RPG-BRAND-NEW-Uncirculated-Print-/221120165254?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337bc9f586
I REALLY REALLY HATE VGQ. THEY PUT THIER OWN GRADE ON S*^T, NOT EVEN VGA, THEN MARK THE HELL UP OUT OF IT. THEIR CLAIM TO BE ABLE TO GRADE, "WE'VE BEEN IN THE BUSINESS SINCE THE LATE 80's" HMM MSOUNDS LIKE MOST OF US HERE, hell many of you are more qualified, From what I've learned here we could have SeymoreOnion, or maybe bluebmw, make up some acrlyic cases and have sparky make some nice labels on freezer bags and start the PCENGINEFX grading scale.
LMAO....breathe buddy.....breathe!
HAhahahahahha
The only thing i breath is minty fresh video game air striaght out of my TG16 box.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/06/2012, 05:32 PMQuote from: Xray on 09/06/2012, 05:09 PMMC auction is not looking too good for you tggodfrey, bidding is stagnant, but there is bound to be a last hour surge.
Ending at 1am, kind of an off time which doesn't help his chances.
Yeah I think I lost this round!
Damn close, winning bid $3,206.99
Bummer. I will get this over to you. 3200 for one game......wow
Oh man... now it's on...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-COMPLETE-TurboGrafx-16-1993-PLUS-ALL-94-U-S-RELEASED-GAMES-/330790892293?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d04ac7305
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221121434916&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221121434916&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
Knowing very well it was just the box, here is my exchange...
Dear egamers_store7574,
Wait, this is just for the box???
Response:
Yep, the last box sold for $300 without documents and without original styrofoam, and the one before that sold for over $500 with original sytrofoam but with out documents. Yes those were only boxes for the systems, as they are much more rare and collectible than the systems themselves.- egamers_store7574
My Response to this:
"more rare and collectible than the systems themselves."
Really? If I put a turbo cd in the box, what will happen?
Since I keep my eye on turbo auctions every once in a while, I recently saw some dolt actually pay $45+ for a Turbo CD power supply only. I thougt the person asking that much was crazy, but I guess there's a match for everybody. This stuff must be getting really hard to come by.
(this seller is the one who sold the power supply with a starting bid of $45)
I hate bidding wars on Turbo Stuff on ebay
"My customers are dolts for falling for my scams".
Cotton just sold for $230. Didn't realize it was fetching so much now. Not exactly "gouging" I guess since it had multiple bids to get there, but, wow.
Quote from: galam on 09/08/2012, 03:02 PMhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221121434916&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221121434916&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
Knowing very well it was just the box, here is my exchange...
Dear egamers_store7574,
Wait, this is just for the box???
Response:
Yep, the last box sold for $300 without documents and without original styrofoam, and the one before that sold for over $500 with original sytrofoam but with out documents. Yes those were only boxes for the systems, as they are much more rare and collectible than the systems themselves.- egamers_store7574
My Response to this:
"more rare and collectible than the systems themselves."
Really? If I put a turbo cd in the box, what will happen?
Since I keep my eye on turbo auctions every once in a while, I recently saw some dolt actually pay $45+ for a Turbo CD power supply only. I thougt the person asking that much was crazy, but I guess there's a match for everybody. This stuff must be getting really hard to come by.
(this seller is the one who sold the power supply with a starting bid of $45)
I've had a few email exchanges with this guy through my regular mail account. He absolutely refuses to ship to Canada. Something about PayPal won't cover the Seller if the item is lost. Last time I checked, PayPal never covered an item that was lost so I don't know what the hell he is talking about.
$230 for Cotton is dumb.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PAC-LAND-TURBO-GRAFX-16-IN-CASE-/280962073722?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416aa5047a#ht_1757wt_1271
Lol sweet Pac Land cover art.
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 09/09/2012, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PAC-LAND-TURBO-GRAFX-16-IN-CASE-/280962073722?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416aa5047a#ht_1757wt_1271
Lol sweet Pac Land cover art.
Funny. I love that Pac-Land is *RARE* of late too. :lol:
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 09/09/2012, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PAC-LAND-TURBO-GRAFX-16-IN-CASE-/280962073722?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416aa5047a#ht_1757wt_1271
Lol sweet Pac Land cover art.
1) not the cheapest on ebay
2) skulls in pac land? that's a very serious game of pac land.
A new record for Beyond Shadowgate:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221119349303&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:3160
Even funnier that its almost double than my maximum bid.
And yet another insanely priced Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/330790332879?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d04a3e9cf
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/09/2012, 08:40 PMAnd yet another insanely priced Dungeon Explorer 2:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/330790332879?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d04a3e9cf
I think this one started at $100.00. I remember seeing it when it was originally posted. No BIN.
yeah this guy looked into the prices, and the buzz for the system. while he started them at relativly low prices compared to ebay final sales, he knew he was going to get more for his collection. Some stuff went reasonably though.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/09/2012, 08:38 PMA new record for Beyond Shadowgate:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221119349303&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:3160
Even funnier that its almost double than my maximum bid.
even funnier is the "very good" condition.
I can tell even from those crappy pics that the front cover is water damaged to hell and back.
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 09/09/2012, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PAC-LAND-TURBO-GRAFX-16-IN-CASE-/280962073722?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416aa5047a#ht_1757wt_1271
Lol sweet Pac Land cover art.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20111129164135im_/http://media.curse.com/Curse.Core.CurseImageFileViewer/CommunityServer/Components/UserFiles/00/02/18/54/39/cdi%20link.jpg-600x450.jpg)
Quote from: Lilgrafx on 09/09/2012, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PAC-LAND-TURBO-GRAFX-16-IN-CASE-/280962073722?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416aa5047a#ht_1757wt_1271
Lol sweet Pac Land cover art.
I like that. Sparky make it happen.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/09/2012, 08:38 PMA new record for Beyond Shadowgate:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221119349303&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:3160
Even funnier that its almost double than my maximum bid.
That's far from the highest it's gone in the past....though obviously would have reached higher if not for that atrocious damage.
Not a gouge, but I had to post this;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Console-Bundle-/130764199426?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1e72275602
Quotethe games are not rare.
Holy shit! An honest seller!
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/10/2012, 12:40 PMNot a gouge, but I had to post this;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Console-Bundle-/130764199426?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1e72275602
Quotethe games are not rare.
Holy shit! An honest seller!
It is a sucky time when honest sellers are outnumbered by dishonest gougers.
FQ To be completly honest with everyone, that listing would be mine. eBay made me take out the part about "if anyone told you diffrent than they were shitting you"
This also was kinda interesting:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-NEC-RW-SWITCH-for-Turbografx-16-CD-System-Console-/160857088547?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2573d46223
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/10/2012, 04:18 PMFQ To be completly honest with everyone, that listing would be mine. eBay made me take out the part about "if anyone told you diffrent than they were shitting you"
Very honest of you to admit it's your auction. Too bad eBay made you remove the original. I don't think it was bad at all, in fact I think it was classy. :D
Apparently, copies of Dungeon Explorer 2 are popping out of the woodwork.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-Turbo-Duo-Game-Rare-/200818562997?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ec1b817b5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/221123806010?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337c01833a
Guess people saw the ridiculous prices, and said, "Hey, I want the monies!"
Also, LOL.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-with-manual-missing-case-art-/251149209232?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a79a8ce90
Quote from: guest on 09/11/2012, 11:32 PMAlso, LOL.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-with-manual-missing-case-art-/251149209232?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a79a8ce90
Says listing has ended... Some idiot really didn't pay that price for it!?
"Pretty nice copy of Bonk 3... nearly the rarest game in history"
Not Turbo related, but rediculous gouging nonetheless...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NEOGEO-X-GOLD-ENTERTAINMENT-SYSTEM-Bonus-NINJA-MASTER-Game-Japan-F-S-/271057796305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1c4dbcd1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NEOGEO-X-GOLD-ENTERTAINMENT-SYSTEM-Bonus-NINJA-MASTER-Game-Japan-F-S-/271057796305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1c4dbcd1)
Not even out yet and assholes are anticipating stupidity.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 09/12/2012, 07:46 AM"Pretty nice copy of Bonk 3... nearly the rarest game in history"
Plus no case and 'game disc isn't perfect' (whatever that means) - sounds like a sweet deal! :lol:
Quote from: Mishran on 09/12/2012, 07:53 AMNot Turbo related, but rediculous gouging nonetheless...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NEOGEO-X-GOLD-ENTERTAINMENT-SYSTEM-Bonus-NINJA-MASTER-Game-Japan-F-S-/271057796305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1c4dbcd1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NEOGEO-X-GOLD-ENTERTAINMENT-SYSTEM-Bonus-NINJA-MASTER-Game-Japan-F-S-/271057796305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f1c4dbcd1)
Not even out yet and assholes are anticipating stupidity.
I feel no pity for anyone stupid enough to buy that.
http://www.examiner.com/article/x-marks-the-golden-spot
It is suppose to retail at $200. It won't be a limited edition. Its the buyers fault more than the sellers, if they do purchase this ebay item.
This seems pretty high for what I remember copies going for:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147)
Vasteel for $150 with manual and map but no slipcover, wot?!
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2012, 04:00 PMThis seems pretty high for what I remember copies going for:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147)
Vasteel for $150 with manual and map but no slipcover, wot?!
An
Online Strategy Guide is listed as one of the game's
Special Features :lol:
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2012, 04:00 PMThis seems pretty high for what I remember copies going for:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/230850122147)
Vasteel for $150 with manual and map but no slipcover, wot?!
I bought one in the same completeness here a year ago for $30 - $40(?).
QuoteAn Online Strategy Guide is listed as one of the game's Special Features Laughing
I think that they mean the in-game computer voiced descriptions of units. The stats look like they were translated in Google and copy/pasted into the description. "Support Elements Cartridge Save" likely just means you can save your game.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-complete-box-/190725832089?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2007962566328965229%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26
This box makes me laugh, due to the defacement of Zack Morris.
$499 BIN for Cotton (USA)??? #-o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COTTON-FANTASTIC-NIGHT-DREAMS-USA-TURBO-DUO-GRAFX-16-CD-NEAR-MINT-/350601097460?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item51a17430f4
Near mint, but in the photos it looks like someone took a cigarette lighter to the back of the manual. Second one on eBay this year? More like 3rd one on eBay this month. Dumbasses...
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/13/2012, 12:33 PMNear mint, but in the photos it looks like someone took a cigarette lighter to the back of the manual.
You mean the right hand side? That's normal, as it's an extension of the front cover art and not a plain black strip like most other games.
Not TG16/PCE however:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120983685822&clk_rvr_id=386565951986
Floppy Disk $300!
Ah sorry it comes with "a signed document proving it's authenticity"
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/13/2012, 12:33 PM$499 BIN for Cotton (USA)??? #-o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COTTON-FANTASTIC-NIGHT-DREAMS-USA-TURBO-DUO-GRAFX-16-CD-NEAR-MINT-/350601097460?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item51a17430f4
Near mint, but in the photos it looks like someone took a cigarette lighter to the back of the manual. Second one on eBay this year? More like 3rd one on eBay this month. Dumbasses...
I am sure "16-bit" has been referenced in this thread many times... "repeat offender" for many years..
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 12:52 PMYou mean the right hand side? That's normal, as it's an extension of the front cover art and not a plain black strip like most other games.
Ah. Thanks for clarifying. I don't have $499 to blow so I haven't had the pleasure of seeing the inside of Cotton.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/13/2012, 01:58 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 09/13/2012, 12:33 PM$499 BIN for Cotton (USA)??? #-o
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COTTON-FANTASTIC-NIGHT-DREAMS-USA-TURBO-DUO-GRAFX-16-CD-NEAR-MINT-/350601097460?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item51a17430f4
Near mint, but in the photos it looks like someone took a cigarette lighter to the back of the manual. Second one on eBay this year? More like 3rd one on eBay this month. Dumbasses...
I am sure "16-bit" has been referenced in this thread many times... "repeat offender" for many years..
Wow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices. :(
Quote from: CrackTiger on 09/13/2012, 02:25 PMWow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices. :(
What a nincompoop. I bought a couple things from 16-bit AKA Mad Gear in 2005-07. Some of his PCE prices were good back then and I put him on my "Favorite sellers" list. He opened an account here at one point and some members ran him out of town. Somebody else later created an account with the handle "16-bit" but they had different punctuation.
I have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him. I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest. He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE. I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.
It's sad there are a bunch of games I had planned on getting eventually but now know I probably will never own (Examples: Beyond Shadowgate, Magical Chase PC Engine Version).
Quote from: SuperPlay on 09/13/2012, 01:45 PMNot TG16/PCE however:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120983685822&clk_rvr_id=386565951986
Floppy Disk $300!
Ah sorry it comes with "a signed document proving it's authenticity"
Assuming this is legit, that is a pretty awesome collectors item. I mean, its the source to an original nintendo game - I'm not sure how much of that still exists in the world today. This item isn't some game they produced 1000s of, it is a 1 off item that would go well in a museum (after its been backed up.) Seriously, there is a difference between a commercially sold video game, and a piece of production from video game history.
It may be the real deal however I am Just sceptical of these kinds of auctions. Due to: Insert disk right click select 'copy' insert blank floppy, scribble a label, print certificate and bam a quick $400!
Also the source code to "Crystal Mines" another Color Dreams title is freely available. This was released for free by Ken Beckett who was a programmer at the company.
TV Sports Football (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TV-Sports-Football-Turbo-Grafx-16-VGA-80-Graded-Silver-Level-Brand-New-TG16-/160882678415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item25755ada8f) for $53.90 shipped.
..... of all the games to get VGA graded and stuffed in a plastic tomb, why this one?
Cotton for $499
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 06:08 PMTV Sports Football (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TV-Sports-Football-Turbo-Grafx-16-VGA-80-Graded-Silver-Level-Brand-New-TG16-/160882678415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item25755ada8f) for $53.90 shipped.
..... of all the games to get VGA graded and stuffed in a plastic tomb, why this one?
because no one wants to play it
i only buy 90's and above :P
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/13/2012, 03:00 PMI have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him. I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest. He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE. I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.
So you really think he'll take $100 for a game he is asking $500 for?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/13/2012, 06:08 PMTV Sports Football (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TV-Sports-Football-Turbo-Grafx-16-VGA-80-Graded-Silver-Level-Brand-New-TG16-/160882678415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item25755ada8f) for $53.90 shipped.
..... of all the games to get VGA graded and stuffed in a plastic tomb, why this one?
Because the seller hates making money. I guesstimate the sealed price of this game is around $20-25. My guess is that he paid the $40 non-standard size fee to have it graded:
http://www.vggrader.com/submission_packagedpricing.aspx
But, lets say he paid $25, for arguments sake.
So, we are at a value of $45. Now, he's charging $53.94, so $9 profit? Not so fast. He's not a powerseller, so its going to be 16% off the top to paypal and Ebay. We are down to $45.04. Now, lets assume this is right around 13 ounces, so it will be $4 to ship. $41.04. We haven't included shipping to and from VGA - add another $4 each way - $33.04. Subtract the VGA price, $25, and we have a final value of the item at $8.04.
For an item worth $20 - 25, he will get $8. He hates money.
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 02:39 PMQuote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 02:25 PMWow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices. :(
What a nincompoop. I bought a couple things from 16-bit AKA Mad Gear in 2005-07. Some of his PCE prices were good back then and I put him on my "Favorite sellers" list. He opened an account here at one point and some members ran him out of town. Somebody else later created an account with the handle "16-bit" but they had different punctuation.
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 02:39 PMQuote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 02:25 PMWow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices. :(
What a nincompoop. I bought a couple things from 16-bit AKA Mad Gear in 2005-07. Some of his PCE prices were good back then and I put him on my "Favorite sellers" list. He opened an account here at one point and some members ran him out of town. Somebody else later created an account with the handle "16-bit" but they had different punctuation.
No one ran me out of town.
I did looked up the game on terapeak and one did go for auction close to 500 in the summer of 2011. Another one was at a BIN for 300 last fall and was bought within hours. There was an auction for a brand new one that ended around 200ish as well (which was a really good deal IMO). My last JP copy sold for $68.
Anyway, The previous one I had I sold at Cowlitz Gamers covention in Washington State earlier this year for less than 300 to a guy who bought a ton of games from me at the time of the sale (thus giving himself good leverage). I love to haggle (especially if it is part of a large sale). You are always welcome email me directly carlson@mad-gear.com
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 06:50 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/13/2012, 03:00 PMI have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him. I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest. He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE. I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.
So you really think he'll take $100 for a game he is asking $500 for?
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 06:50 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/13/2012, 03:00 PMI have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him. I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest. He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE. I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.
So you really think he'll take $100 for a game he is asking $500 for?
This game was part of a large collection of video games that I bought this summer when I was at A-kon in Dallas. I paid more than $100 for it (the game specifically), so probably not.
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/13/2012, 07:15 PMI did looked up the game on terapeak and one did go for auction close to 500 in the summer of 2011. Another one was at a BIN for 300 last fall and was bought within hours. There was an auction for a brand new one that ended around 200ish as well (which was a really good deal IMO). My last JP copy sold for $68.
Anyway, The previous one I had I sold at Cowlitz Gamers covention in Washington State earlier this year for less than 300 to a guy who bought a ton of games from me at the time of the sale (thus giving himself good leverage). I love to haggle (especially if it is part of a large sale). You are always welcome email me directly carlson@mad-gear.com
The sealed auction this Spring was mine. I started it at $0.99 and it sold for $232. It should be noted that I milked it for everything it was worth - the listed was very well-described, lots of high-quality pictures, it ran a full ten days, I pimped the special UPC sticker, and it got lots of exposure from my other of high-profile items listed simultaneously. Even with today's insane prices, Cotton generally goes for $200+/-. Even stupid VG pricecharting.com doesn't have record of any sales over $230. I'm VERY surprised to hear of other people paying more, but I guess you've scoured the planet and found a couple more extreme examples in the history of online sales, so why not tack on another $200 and that sets the new starting price!
It's kinda nice that you're willing to haggle, but why do you have to gouge? Why set an unprecedented BIN and let it sit there for months? Exactly what service are you providing to humanity by setting up an LLC and buying a kids toy for $100+ and trying to flip it for $500? You're a parasite.
Quote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 08:26 PMIt's kinda nice that you're willing to haggle, but why do you have to gouge? Why set an unprecedented BIN and let it sit there for months? Exactly what service are you providing to humanity by setting up an LLC and buying a kids toy for $100+ and trying to flip it for $500? You're a parasite.
Actually, I probably won't let it sit there for months. I have Retrogaming Expo coming up the end of this month and I will probably pull it and bring it to that event. I sold a majority of my pc engine/tg16 stock at the show last year, and I prefer to sell most of my inventory outside of eBay at events like the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Midwest Gaming Classic, TooManyGames, Magfest if at all possible. Although it costs about the same as ebay fees when you factor in airfare, hotel, shipping, and table fees, it is way more fun to sell and haggle to people in person and talk about turbo grafx gaming during the slow moments of the show.
Personally, as a fellow Turbo Grafx gamer, if I was going to zero in on "parasites" I would start by policing the forums since you guys cut each other amazing deals and treat each other like family (especially compared to other video game forums). I would be seriously pissed off if there were any businesses using the goodwill of the pcefx forums to gather inventory.
Still, $500 for Cotton is shitty. Why not offer it here? I'm sure there are many who would love to own it for a decent price.
Quote from: glazball on 09/14/2012, 01:19 AMStill, $500 for Cotton is shitty. Why not offer it here? I'm sure there are many who would love to own it for a decent price.
I stated in a previous post in this thread that I sold one for sub-300 at Cowlitz Gamers For Kids this April and I posted my email.
I have posted once or twice in the selling forum, but that was for special blowouts. I generally consider the sales forum a sacred space where you guys can treat each other super well. I would feel sorta "shitty" as a business knocking to page 2 a guy selling trying to give his personal collection a good home to forum friends or doing a group buy.
ugh.. 500 bucks for Cotton.. wow.
Let me know when you fix the price of cotton to something not so comical. I may want to bid.
If you sold one for under $300, why add $200 on top of that?
I bought a boxed Turbo Stick from you several months ago and was very happy with our transaction, but it's gouging like this that leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Now I hesitate to ever do business with you again. I thought you were one of the good guys.
Just sayin..... people notice stuff like this.
Quote from: glazball on 09/14/2012, 08:28 AMIf you sold one for under $300, why add $200 on top of that?
I bought a boxed Turbo Stick from you several months ago and was very happy with our transaction, but it's gouging like this that leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Now I hesitate to ever do business with you again. I thought you were one of the good guys.
Just sayin..... people notice stuff like this.
Several reasons for the price listed on eBay:
-The game has gone higher than 300 on eBay in the past.
-Selling on eBay is a real pain (especially in the past couple years) and I prefer to sell offline--especially at conventions, so I am actually not concerned if it sells or not within the next 2-3 weeks.
-The game is in spectacular condition for a US Turbo Duo game. It is not tough to find PC Engine titles in Mint condition, but US releases are a different story.
My email is in this thread if someone is serious about buying the game and wants to make a counter offer, please do so. Otherwise, I will most likely take it off eBay just before the end of the month for Retro Gaming Expo in Portland. I'm actually holding onto most of my current pc engine stock offline for that show. It is on par with the Midwest Gaming Classic and brings thousands of attendees.
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/13/2012, 09:34 PMQuote from: guest on 09/13/2012, 08:26 PMIt's kinda nice that you're willing to haggle, but why do you have to gouge? Why set an unprecedented BIN and let it sit there for months? Exactly what service are you providing to humanity by setting up an LLC and buying a kids toy for $100+ and trying to flip it for $500? You're a parasite.
Actually, I probably won't let it sit there for months. I have Retrogaming Expo coming up the end of this month and I will probably pull it and bring it to that event. I sold a majority of my pc engine/tg16 stock at the show last year, and I prefer to sell most of my inventory outside of eBay at events like the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Midwest Gaming Classic, TooManyGames, Magfest if at all possible. Although it costs about the same as ebay fees when you factor in airfare, hotel, shipping, and table fees, it is way more fun to sell and haggle to people in person and talk about turbo grafx gaming during the slow moments of the show.
Personally, as a fellow Turbo Grafx gamer, if I was going to zero in on "parasites" I would start by policing the forums since you guys cut each other amazing deals and treat each other like family (especially compared to other video game forums). I would be seriously pissed off if there were any businesses using the goodwill of the pcefx forums to gather inventory.
Oh so I'm guessing you are the guy who tried to sell a Turbo Grafx CD drive at the Portland show for $400 last year. There were truly some amazing deals last year but that one stuck out like a sore thumb.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/14/2012, 09:49 AMOh so I'm guessing you are the guy who tried to sell a Turbo Grafx CD drive at the Portland show for $400 last year. There were truly some amazing deals last year but that one stuck out like a sore thumb.
That was not me (especially if the guy had hair--I am completely bald LOL).
Anyway, the only Turbo/PC Engine hardware I had at the show last year was a few Avenue Pads and a Boxed Super Grafx (which I sold for $180 as part of a package deal). I'm located just outside of Washington DC and I don't take CD systems with me across the country as they are too fragile and too expensive to ship.
I mainly bring software to the show. Hope to see you there!
Guys I paid 250.00 for cotton on this site...........
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 09:58 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/14/2012, 09:49 AMOh so I'm guessing you are the guy who tried to sell a Turbo Grafx CD drive at the Portland show for $400 last year. There were truly some amazing deals last year but that one stuck out like a sore thumb.
That was not me (especially if the guy had hair--I am completely bald LOL).
Anyway, the only Turbo/PC Engine hardware I had at the show last year was a few Avenue Pads and a Boxed Super Grafx (which I sold for $180 as part of a package deal). I'm located just outside of Washington DC and I don't take CD systems with me across the country as they are too fragile and too expensive to ship.
I mainly bring software to the show. Hope to see you there!
There was a lot more than that bud, though the Supergrafx was an awesome deal, I wasn't looking for that at the time. I ended up trading my White Japanese Saturn with Castlevania for a complete U.S Duo straight up over at Video Game Wizards booth. Anyway, this event is going to be almost double the size from the one last year and I hope to find good deals again and not $500 copies of Cotton.
500 would be stupidly outrageous. His is a steal at 499.
It sold this week with a high bid of 230.
Please adjust accordingly (ie, less than 230)
Quote from: galam on 09/14/2012, 12:26 PM500 would be stupidly outrageous. His is a steal at 499.
It sold this week with a high bid of 230.
Please adjust accordingly (ie, less than 230)
Feel free to email me an offer: carlson@mad-gear.com
Man, I thought I got ripped when I bought a sealed Cotton for $125 a few years back. I opened and played mine though and love the game so I wouldn't ever sell it. Honestly though I've bought from 16-Bit on Ebay when I feel the price is right for a game I really want. It's one thing to be patient, it's another to try to wait possibly years to find a game $10-20 cheaper that I want to play now. $500 for Cotton seems outrageous though. Anyway, glad you offered your email. I may have to look at your stuff and see if I can get a bundlle at a good deal.
$500 is a gouge job for Cotton. Period.
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 01:07 PMFeel free to email me an offer: carlson@mad-gear.com
This isn't a for sale thread, so please take it elsewhere.
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2012, 01:59 PM$500 is a gouge job for Cotton. Period.
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 01:07 PMFeel free to email me an offer: carlson@mad-gear.com
This isn't a for sale thread, so please take it elsewhere.
Noted.
However as I stated in a previous post in this thread, I really prefer to stay out of the sales forums on this site in general both as a buyer and seller. This thread seemed like the best place to reply that I am open to negotiation for large orders and/or items that are marked high. I apologize if my responses ended up conveying that I am trying to push COTTON specifically--that was not my original intention (I was using it more as an example).
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 09:46 AM-The game has gone higher than 300 on eBay in the past.
Just because one person on the entire planet paid an obscene amount, doesn't mean $300 (used) is the new base price. Not that it didn't happen, but again, there's no record of any sales much over $200 on pricecharts.com. Even using
average ebay sales to appraise items is highly suspect.
Quote-Selling on eBay is a real pain (especially in the past couple years) and I prefer to sell offline--especially at conventions, so I am actually not concerned if it sells or not within the next 2-3 weeks.
What, free advertising to everyone in the world isn't convenient enough for you? I can't even figure out the logic this point plays in your defense. Are we supposed to sympathize with you because "yeah, ebay sucks. Who wants to sell on there anyway? Better price it high so you can take it down in a few weeks and don't have to hassle."
What you're doing is planting seeds for later inflation. You know it's not going to sell and people will scoff, but when they see it suddenly become "no longer available" they'll start to wonder what if it really sold for $500. Then all you need is a couple months of scarcity before people get desperate and $500 becomes the new price. You're trying to make Cotton the next runaway witch on the inflation broomstick.
Quote-The game is in spectacular condition for a US Turbo Duo game. It is not tough to find PC Engine titles in Mint condition, but US releases are a different story.
Condition might be relevant if you were talking about Super Air Zonk, but nice copies of Cotton aren't a big deal. TZD had spare manuals for $3.50 until 2006 or so. They also had unadvertised, sealed copies for trusted customers all the way until the end that were eventually turned over to Red Frog. Then some euro sellers liquidated a bunch of sealed copies in 2007. Telegames had sealed copies until 2008.
The average ebay price is $200. The real value is probably $150. The gouger price is $300. $500 is insane scumbag market manipulation. Again, you bought the game for $100 plus, what makes you think you're entitled to flip it for $500? Exactly what service are you providing? Why does anyone need a middle man like you when they have the internet? Please, try to answerer this question. As a young child, did you discover your unique talent for buying neighbors' lemonade and flipping it to chumps for $10 a Dixie cup? Or maybe you got a degree in... uh... collectibles speculation and you're just following your career. Or maybe you interned at an ebay consignment shop and decided this is what you love to do? You're obviously a talented individual with unique gifts, please tell me what I can do to make my living profiting off people on this forum!
I guess it's nice that you pay lip service to our little community and our deals here and you can pat yourself on the back that you once sold a copy of Cotton at the lower, gouger price and that you're willing to entertain offers, but you're an absolute gouger, through and through.
Quote from: Obfuscate on 09/14/2012, 01:12 PMMan, I thought I got ripped when I bought a sealed Cotton for $125 a few years back. I opened and played mine though and love the game so I wouldn't ever sell it. Honestly though I've bought from 16-Bit on Ebay when I feel the price is right for a game I really want. It's one thing to be patient, it's another to try to wait possibly years to find a game $10-20 cheaper that I want to play now. $500 for Cotton seems outrageous though. Anyway, glad you offered your email. I may have to look at your stuff and see if I can get a bundlle at a good deal.
I sold a sealed Cotton with a tear in the seal a few years back for $70. At the time, top end eBay prices were as much as $150.
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2012, 02:52 PMQuote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 09:46 AM-The game has gone higher than 300 on eBay in the past.
Just because one person on the entire planet paid an obscene amount, doesn't mean $300 (used) is the new base price. Not that it didn't happen, but again, there's no record of any sales much over $200 on pricecharts.com. Even using average ebay sales to appraise items is highly suspect.
Quote-Selling on eBay is a real pain (especially in the past couple years) and I prefer to sell offline--especially at conventions, so I am actually not concerned if it sells or not within the next 2-3 weeks.
What, free advertising to everyone in the world isn't convenient enough for you? I can't even figure out the logic this point plays in your defense. Are we supposed to sympathize with you because "yeah, ebay sucks. Who wants to sell on there anyway? Better price it high so you can take it down in a few weeks and don't have to hassle."
What you're doing is planting seeds for later inflation. You know it's not going to sell and people will scoff, but when they see it suddenly become "no longer available" they'll start to wonder what if it really sold for $500. Then all you need is a couple months of scarcity before people get desperate and $500 becomes the new price. You're trying to make Cotton the next runaway witch on the inflation broomstick.
Quote-The game is in spectacular condition for a US Turbo Duo game. It is not tough to find PC Engine titles in Mint condition, but US releases are a different story.
Condition might be relevant if you were talking about Super Air Zonk, but nice copies of Cotton aren't a big deal. TZD had spare manuals for $3.50 until 2006 or so. They also had unadvertised, sealed copies for trusted customers all the way until the end that were eventually turned over to Red Frog. Then some euro sellers liquidated a bunch of sealed copies in 2007. Telegames had sealed copies until 2008.
The average ebay price is $200. The real value is probably $150. The gouger price is $300. $500 is insane scumbag market manipulation. Again, you bought the game for $100 plus, what makes you think you're entitled to flip it for $500? Exactly what service are you providing? Why does anyone need a middle man like you when they have the internet? Please, try to answerer this question. As a young child, did you discover your unique talent for buying neighbors' lemonade and flipping it to chumps for $10 a Dixie cup? Or maybe you got a degree in... uh... collectibles speculation and you're just following your career. Or maybe you interned at an ebay consignment shop and decided this is what you love to do? You're obviously a talented individual with unique gifts, please tell me what I can do to make my living profiting off people on this forum!
I guess it's nice that you pay lip service to our little community and our deals here and you can pat yourself on the back that you once sold a copy of Cotton at the lower, gouger price and that you're willing to entertain offers, but you're an absolute gouger, through and through.
I'm going to let you have the last word. I wish you the best with your turbo gaming and collecting.
hmmmm ....
Winner and still champion of the gamer . . . Vestcunt.
Quote from: 16-bit on 09/14/2012, 04:14 PMI wish you the best with your turbo gaming and collecting.
Thanks. Best of wishes to you in the wider world.
I have a crazy idea.
Having 20 or so of us cooperating to get this US Cotton for Chris aka spida1a. It would help if 16bit is willing to come down on the price (perhaps ~300).
One of the veterans (PCEnginefx, Bernie, Tggodfrey, etc) would collect the $ and pay 16bit.
Quote from: esadajr on 09/16/2012, 05:37 PMI have a crazy idea.
Having 20 or so of us cooperating to get this US Cotton for Chris aka spida1a. It would help if 16bit is willing to come down on the price (perhaps ~300).
One of the veterans (PCEnginefx, Bernie, Tggodfrey, etc) would collect the $ and pay 16bit.
spida1a doesn't have this already? If 16bit comes down, I would gladly throw $20 in for the cause.
Quote from: esadajr on 09/16/2012, 05:37 PMI have a crazy idea.
Having 20 or so of us cooperating to get this US Cotton for Chris aka spida1a. It would help if 16bit is willing to come down on the price (perhaps ~300).
One of the veterans (PCEnginefx, Bernie, Tggodfrey, etc) would collect the $ and pay 16bit.
You mean this Cotton? http://youtu.be/guKujBei0q4
I think that's a great idea, but with one little twist. Instead of saving up to get Cotton for this Spida dude, you can cooperate to get it for me.
I still cant believe these guys are sticking with their gouging prices on these system 3.0 cards...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-1989-US-Version-/130767937799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e72606107
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-1989-US-Version-/130767937799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e72606107
I mean, they havent sold in months, and yet they still re-advertise the same prices. Doesnt make sense...
Quote from: tpivette on 09/16/2012, 08:02 PMI still cant believe these guys are sticking with their gouging prices on these system 3.0 cards...
http://youtu.be/oAnNz8uwyAY
http://youtu.be/oAnNz8uwyAY
I mean, they havent sold in months, and yet they still re-advertise the same prices. Doesnt make sense...
While your drag run is very impressive, saw it in the whips thread, (seriously great run and time). It might be overkill to post it twice in the gouging thread. LOL.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/16/2012, 08:04 PMQuote from: tpivette on 09/16/2012, 08:02 PMI still cant believe these guys are sticking with their gouging prices on these system 3.0 cards...
http://youtu.be/oAnNz8uwyAY
http://youtu.be/oAnNz8uwyAY
I mean, they havent sold in months, and yet they still re-advertise the same prices. Doesnt make sense...
While your drag run is very impressive, saw it in the whips thread, (seriously great run and time). It might be overkill to post it twice in the gouging thread. LOL.
What?? Didnt post it in the gouging thread... posted about the system 3.0 card in this thread. Did it come out different?
EDIT: crap. I accidentally posted double youtube videos of my Vette's run instead of the ebay system 3.0 card ads... thats what 6 shots of grey goose will do to you... haha. Fixed now!
I'm watching that one as well. He's reposted the listing so many times I've lost count. I liked it better when they had Make An Offer too. At least I could send three $1 offers and then send them again when it was reposted. :twisted:
I'm sure the Seller see's a bunch of people watching and is just waiting for one of us to pull the trigger on it. Hell will freeze over before that happens.
Quote from: esadajr on 09/16/2012, 05:37 PMI have a crazy idea.
Having 20 or so of us cooperating to get this US Cotton for Chris aka spida1a. It would help if 16bit is willing to come down on the price (perhaps ~300).
One of the veterans (PCEnginefx, Bernie, Tggodfrey, etc) would collect the $ and pay 16bit.
Why not just avoid the trap that all gougers bank on and simply buy one for hundreds less some time other than
RIGHT NOW? From what was written in recent posts here, the record gouging price for Cotton on eBay is around $200. Why help them drive it up further?
Better yet, if you want to do this for Chris/spida1a, why not simply send him the identical PC Engine version which tops out as high as $70 on eBay? The review would literally be no different.
Quote from: guest on 09/16/2012, 09:26 PMQuote from: esadajr on 09/16/2012, 05:37 PMI have a crazy idea.
Having 20 or so of us cooperating to get this US Cotton for Chris aka spida1a. It would help if 16bit is willing to come down on the price (perhaps ~300).
One of the veterans (PCEnginefx, Bernie, Tggodfrey, etc) would collect the $ and pay 16bit.
Why not just avoid the trap that all gougers bank on and simply buy one for hundreds less some time other than RIGHT NOW? From what was written in recent posts here, the record gouging price for Cotton on eBay is around $200. Why help them drive it up further?
Better yet, if you want to do this for Chris/spida1a, why not simply send him the identical PC Engine version which tops out as high as $70 on eBay? The review would literally be no different.
I am pretty sure he already did that episode. The one he wants may be for a friend.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/16/2012, 09:32 PMI am pretty sure he already did that episode. The one he wants may be for a friend.
Well then it still works out pretty good that the PCE version is still much cheaper.
Quote from: guest on 09/17/2012, 01:14 AMQuote from: Mathius on 09/16/2012, 09:32 PMI am pretty sure he already did that episode. The one he wants may be for a friend.
Well then it still works out pretty good that the PCE version is still much cheaper.
And much better IMO. I mean, I love how you can have English subtitles and have spoken Japanese in this version of that game.
Anyway, I dunno if this has been posted or not but this idiot still thinks he can sell a brand new turbo duo for $3500 and its "VGA graded"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-CD-System-TurboGrafx-BRAND-NEW-95-GOLD-LEVEL-VGQuality-/320982807488?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4abc10f3c0
Actually, Bucci needs it for himself. He went to play it not too long ago, and the game disc had cracked. :( I sent him an image of the game so he could rip some tunes from it. He had basically already done the play-through for his review, just needed some tunes from the game. I also suggested that he get the pc engine version, since it is literally the same game, but he actually wants to try and find a US release. I dunno tho, with the price it is going for now, he may just settle for a pc engine one now. :)
Chris' disc broke not so long ago. From the collector/nostalgia stand point he would require a US version disc.
Quote from: esadajr on 09/17/2012, 11:42 AMChris' disc broke not so long ago. From the collector/nostalgia stand point he would require a US version disc.
Well, from a collector/nostalgia standpoint, he can still hold the case, disc and manual in his hands and look them over. The novelty of playing the game can be remedied by popping in the PCE version.
WOW
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5)
Ok 15$ for a case is already a lot, but 55$ for shipping ! DAMN !
Quote from: reno5 on 09/19/2012, 12:52 PMWOW
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5)
Ok 15$ for a case is already a lot, but 55$ for shipping ! DAMN !
It's becuase He's shipping it priorty mail internationaly, so even to Canada it's crazy, to the States it's a lot cheaper, but still way to high.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 09/19/2012, 05:57 PMQuote from: reno5 on 09/19/2012, 12:52 PMWOW
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5)
Ok 15$ for a case is already a lot, but 55$ for shipping ! DAMN !
It's becuase He's shipping it priorty mail internationaly, so even to Canada it's crazy, to the States it's a lot cheaper, but still way to high.
I know but i do have to pay that shipping fee if I want it. Shipping to Canada kills the deals in 80% of the time.
Shipping from Canada to the USA is cheap. So i don't know why it is so high the other way around.
I shipped a game to Australia for less than 5$ and it is all the around the world.
Quote from: reno5 on 09/20/2012, 09:36 AMQuote from: turboswimbz on 09/19/2012, 05:57 PMQuote from: reno5 on 09/19/2012, 12:52 PMWOW
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dragon-Spirit-TurboGrafx-16-1989-/130765137141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7235a4f5)
Ok 15$ for a case is already a lot, but 55$ for shipping ! DAMN !
It's becuase He's shipping it priorty mail internationaly, so even to Canada it's crazy, to the States it's a lot cheaper, but still way to high.
I know but i do have to pay that shipping fee if I want it. Shipping to Canada kills the deals in 80% of the time.
Shipping from Canada to the USA is cheap. So i don't know why it is so high the other way around.
I shipped a game to Australia for less than 5$ and it is all the around the world.
There are cheaper options, the seller just isn't interested enough to do the homework to include them.
Quote from: reno5 on 09/20/2012, 09:36 AMI know but i do have to pay that shipping fee if I want it. Shipping to Canada kills the deals in 80% of the time.
Shipping from Canada to the USA is cheap. So i don't know why it is so high the other way around.
I shipped a game to Australia for less than 5$ and it is all the around the world.
I'm sure someone here will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe some pro-sellers on eBay have expensive shipping to Canada for one of two reasons;
1) They don't want to ship to Canada and a high price to ship deters Canadians from bidding on their auctions.
2) eBay holds onto the $$$ until the item is received by the Buyer and provides zero protection to the Seller for item shipped into Canada.
International shipping is usually sky high because the cheaper options don't allow for any sort of tracking, meaning the seller is SOL if a buyer decides to fuck 'em and say it never arrived.
Quote from: guest on 09/20/2012, 11:17 AMInternational shipping is usually sky high because the cheaper options don't allow for any sort of tracking, meaning the seller is SOL if a buyer decides to fuck 'em and say it never arrived.
This, this entirely. Sent a game to Singapore this week. $5.15 was my total cost first class, shipping it priority international was some $42 if I remember correctly. And shipping it UPS was $75... I will always remember that one because the guy at the UPS store was fighting with me over shipping it first class as UPS was the superior shipping system and how dare I ship it USPS. Even after I told him it was a $30 game he was still adamant that I ship it UPS and actually refused my sale. Had to go to the other side of town to the post office despite the UPS store doing USPS shipments...
Quote from: DejahThoris on 09/20/2012, 12:21 PMQuote from: guest on 09/20/2012, 11:17 AMInternational shipping is usually sky high because the cheaper options don't allow for any sort of tracking, meaning the seller is SOL if a buyer decides to fuck 'em and say it never arrived.
This, this entirely. Sent a game to Singapore this week. $5.15 was my total cost first class, shipping it priority international was some $42 if I remember correctly. And shipping it UPS was $75... I will always remember that one because the guy at the UPS store was fighting with me over shipping it first class as UPS was the superior shipping system and how dare I ship it USPS. Even after I told him it was a $30 game he was still adamant that I ship it UPS and actually refused my sale. Had to go to the other side of town to the post office despite the UPS store doing USPS shipments...
I would think he did that because they get money if you ship UPS but if you shipped USPS they're basically wasting their time helping you. Money was the motivation, not who is actually provides superior shipping.
As FQ said, I don't ship to canada, Becuase I can't be sure it arrives without shipping priority mail, as for some reason I can't get a shipping tracking number for most first class international packages, which means that if the seller brings a case against me I'm shit out of luck. This also means that my Canadian buyers can't afford to have my items shipped.
I can't believe this.. since when did DE2 US go for $400+??? WTF? it ended at $460! That's basically Dynastic Hero territory!
this person's MM3 ended just below 200.. I thought it was tolerable but DE2... wow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221123806010?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
DE2 was a $150 game on ebay just a few months ago. Then suddenly, for reasons unknown, its auctions seemed to end at double that price.
I wasn't gonna pay $150 for it a few months ago... now theres NO chance I'll ever own that game
Quote from: tpivette on 09/21/2012, 10:09 PMDE2 was a $150 game on ebay just a few months ago. Then suddenly, for reasons unknown, its auctions seemed to end at double that price.
I wasn't gonna pay $150 for it a few months ago... now theres NO chance I'll ever own that game
Mine was bid up to ~$150 in July - I notice that one of the bidders on mine doubled his max for this $460 one... can't tell who the other players are though.
Jeez, I just saw what DE2 ended at this morning, and I'm amazed and disgusted. Some idiot obviously just HAD TO HAVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!1!
This box just sold this morning for 127.00 same picture different auction and now its just listed at 124.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120989715510?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b8c8c36
Here is the completed auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120986261453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b57d7cd
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/22/2012, 08:26 PMThis box just sold this morning for 127.00 same picture different auction and now its just listed at 124.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120989715510?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b8c8c36
Here is the completed auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120986261453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b57d7cd
Unless he has two boxes this is a case to be brought before eBay.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/22/2012, 09:01 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/22/2012, 08:26 PMThis box just sold this morning for 127.00 same picture different auction and now its just listed at 124.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120989715510?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b8c8c36
Here is the completed auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120986261453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b57d7cd
Unless he has two boxes this is a case to be brought before eBay.
Could be shenanigans but the new auction states:
Up for auction the box and manual to arguably the rarest system of all time the turbo duo Nec turbo 16 grafx!! Box has some creases and ware and paint I would say a 6 out of 10 but everyone's opinion is different I'm by no way qualified to grade this. I did my best to picture imperfections if you want more pictures or any questions feel free to ask! Happy bidding! One More time No System!!! Just the box!!!! BOX ONLY!!!
Impulse buy at the last minute before reading has caused me to relist the item.
I know i saw that. I call shenanigans. He bids his own auction up with alt ID then bases the new price off that giving you the impression its worth it but the last buyer flaked out.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/22/2012, 09:42 PMI know i saw that. I call shenanigans. He bids his own auction up with alt ID then bases the new price off that giving you the impression its worth it but the last buyer flaked out.
I see that all the time on these turbo auctions, its very depressing!
Quote from: guest on 09/22/2012, 09:33 PMQuote from: Mathius on 09/22/2012, 09:01 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/22/2012, 08:26 PMThis box just sold this morning for 127.00 same picture different auction and now its just listed at 124.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120989715510?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b8c8c36
Here is the completed auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120986261453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b57d7cd
Unless he has two boxes this is a case to be brought before eBay.
Could be shenanigans but the new auction states:
turbo duo Nec turbo 16 grafx!!
I had no idea that was what the Duo was actually called. Even NEC couldn't get the name right.
I see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
Quote from: glazball on 09/22/2012, 11:36 AMJeez, I just saw what DE2 ended at this morning, and I'm amazed and disgusted. Some idiot obviously just HAD TO HAVE IT RIGHT NOW!!!1!
This had to be shill bidding. Right?
Quote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
a member here is bidding on it so it would be wise for future ebay sales to not start a bidding war. The fact its at 200.00 is already discusting.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/23/2012, 12:47 AMQuote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
a member here is bidding on it so it would be wise for future ebay sales to not start a bidding war. The fact its at 200.00 is already discusting.
Just one member?
Quote from: galam on 09/23/2012, 08:13 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/23/2012, 12:47 AMQuote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
a member here is bidding on it so it would be wise for future ebay sales to not start a bidding war. The fact its at 200.00 is already discusting.
Just one member?
So..., how many members here are looking to get this game? (and are willing to pay $150+ for it?)
Just curious. I'm also curious as to how good of a game this is. In other words, should I be bidding on this too? :P
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/23/2012, 09:51 AMQuote from: galam on 09/23/2012, 08:13 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 09/23/2012, 12:47 AMQuote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
a member here is bidding on it so it would be wise for future ebay sales to not start a bidding war. The fact its at 200.00 is already discusting.
Just one member?
So..., how many members here are looking to get this game? (and are willing to pay $150+ for it?)
Just curious. I'm also curious as to how good of a game this is. In other words, should I be bidding on this too? :P
Great game for $50.
There is 1 or 2 members I know of willing to pay over 300.00 for it. Plus if you count all the newbie here who are just collecting the "gotta have it US collection" you know all the ones who want to know what this or that game is worth.
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/23/2012, 09:51 AMQuote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
So..., how many members here are looking to get this game? (and are willing to pay $150+ for it?)
Just curious. I'm also curious as to how good of a game this is. In other words, should I be bidding on this too? :P
You want strangers to tell you if you should spend two hundred dollars on a game you know nothing about?
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/23/2012, 09:51 AMJust curious. I'm also curious as to how good of a game this is. In other words, should I be bidding on this too? :P
Rather than be a dick, like some, here is a review for you!
http://youtu.be/tUSn2g1WMy4
Quote from: guest on 09/23/2012, 03:09 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/23/2012, 09:51 AMQuote from: galam on 09/22/2012, 10:38 PMI see terraforming is up on eBay right now at $202.50. Seller has 0 feedback and a copy of beyond shadowgate up also. :-k
So..., how many members here are looking to get this game? (and are willing to pay $150+ for it?)
Just curious. I'm also curious as to how good of a game this is. In other words, should I be bidding on this too? :P
You want strangers to tell you if you should spend two hundred dollars on a game you know nothing about?
Sure, why not? I mean, it's just money, right? In the world of obey, who takes frivolous considerations like money seriously? If one must obey, then money is no object. 8)
Well it went for $585.
TG-CD w/13 common games for $700 BIN. 0% feedback seller. I'm guessing it's a young kid, but still...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-and-CD-with-13-games-/320990831544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abc8b63b8
At least it comes with mostly good games instead of the usual collection of blah sports titles left over after all the fun ones were sold separately.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/27/2012, 10:52 AMTG-CD w/13 common games for $700 BIN. 0% feedback seller. I'm guessing it's a young kid, but still...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-and-CD-with-13-games-/320990831544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abc8b63b8
That's ridiculous, not even a best offer or buy it now option. Seller is
starting the auction at $700 and is probably hoping a bidding war will ensue.
Terraforming.....yeah 585 was nuts. I would feel sorry fot he buyer but he desearved it in the ass after bidding it up that high.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/27/2012, 04:55 PMTerraforming.....yeah 585 was nuts. I would feel sorry fot he buyer but he desearved it in the ass after bidding it up that high.
Unless he makes $300K a year. That is like, 4 hours of work.
Quote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/27/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
OMG, Awesomeness. Congrats, that is my fav TG game, hands down. I've been trying to find the (J) version for cheap, to fill out my collection.
Multiplayer is a total blast.
Quote from: guest on 09/27/2012, 07:21 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/27/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
OMG, Awesomeness. Congrats, that is my fav TG game, hands down. I've been trying to find the (J) version for cheap, to fill out my collection.
Multiplayer is a total blast.
cheap enough?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73)
OR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216)
If someone were in Japan, certainly they could get the games for less, but seeing as how they are on this hemisphere, starting bid of less than $10 ea seems reasonable to me. It contains a bunch of games I already have or aren't interested in, so it's not juicy enough of a deal for me to bid on, but I wouldn't consider it gouging. :)
Quote from: guest on 09/27/2012, 08:23 PMIf someone were in Japan, certainly they could get the games for less, but seeing as how they are on this hemisphere, starting bid of less than $10 ea seems reasonable to me. It contains a bunch of games I already have or aren't interested in, so it's not juicy enough of a deal for me to bid on, but I wouldn't consider it gouging. :)
Agree, not gouging, just trying to help him out. Actually thought it wasn't too bad a deal myself.
If this will make you happy :lol:...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Geo-SNES-Genesis-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Joystick-Stick-/170855144128?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item27c7c29ac0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Geo-SNES-Genesis-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Joystick-Stick-/170855144128?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item27c7c29ac0)
Quote from: galam on 09/27/2012, 08:18 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 09/27/2012, 07:21 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/27/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
OMG, Awesomeness. Congrats, that is my fav TG game, hands down. I've been trying to find the (J) version for cheap, to fill out my collection.
Multiplayer is a total blast.
cheap enough?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73)
OR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216)
The PCE version is dirt cheap. Worth probably $10. Here's one for $8. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-SCD-ROM-Dungeon-Explore-2-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/180982718454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a23691ff6)
Wow, I didn't realize it goes for so little.
Does anyone have $2600 I could borrow? I'm good for it - promise.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-TurboGrafx-CD-TURBO-BOSSTER-PLUS-TURBO-EXPRESS-TURBO-TV-W-ADAPTER-COMPLETE-/320991615691?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4abc975acb
Apparently this Turbo Booster Plus is very rare. I have to agree. A Turbo Bosster is exceptionally rare. That's so boss. :lol:
Quote from: tggodfrey on 09/22/2012, 08:26 PMThis box just sold this morning for 127.00 same picture different auction and now its just listed at 124.00.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120989715510?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b8c8c36
And he puts it up for sale a thrid time! the two prior auctions were supposedly sold!
Here is the completed auction
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-BOX-ONLY-RARE-No-System-/120986261453?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2b57d7cd
Quote from: guest on 09/28/2012, 04:13 AMQuote from: galam on 09/27/2012, 08:18 PMQuote from: guest on 09/27/2012, 07:21 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/27/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
OMG, Awesomeness. Congrats, that is my fav TG game, hands down. I've been trying to find the (J) version for cheap, to fill out my collection.
Multiplayer is a total blast.
cheap enough?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73)
OR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216)
The PCE version is dirt cheap. Worth probably $10. Here's one for $8. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-SCD-ROM-Dungeon-Explore-2-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/180982718454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a23691ff6)
Actually, the reason that this one went for under $20 may be because the seller misspelled the name a little. I was the winner, and that actually cost me $12 + $4 shipping = $16, rather than $8, but I do agree that with patience, one should be able to get a decent CIC copy for $20 or under. It's kind of ironic actually. I decided to get this PC Engine version, because I was despairing of finding a U.S. version, but after committing to getting this Japanese one, a U.S. version for a fair price came across my horizon, so now I have both versions. 8)
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/28/2012, 07:02 PMActually, the reason that this one went for under $20 may be because the seller misspelled the name a little. I was the winner, and that actually cost me $12 + $4 shipping = $16, rather than $8, but I do agree that with patience, one should be able to get a decent CIC copy for $20 or under. It's kind of ironic actually. I decided to get this PC Engine version, because I was despairing of finding a U.S. version, but after committing to getting this Japanese one, a U.S. version for a fair price came across my horizon, so now I have both versions. 8)
Actually, you must have won this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-SCD-ROM-Dungeon-Explore-2-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/180972390460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a22cb883c
Because I just bought the one VestCunt posted! :)
Quote from: guest on 09/28/2012, 08:07 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/28/2012, 07:02 PMActually, the reason that this one went for under $20 may be because the seller misspelled the name a little. I was the winner, and that actually cost me $12 + $4 shipping = $16, rather than $8, but I do agree that with patience, one should be able to get a decent CIC copy for $20 or under. It's kind of ironic actually. I decided to get this PC Engine version, because I was despairing of finding a U.S. version, but after committing to getting this Japanese one, a U.S. version for a fair price came across my horizon, so now I have both versions. 8)
Actually, you must have won this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-SCD-ROM-Dungeon-Explore-2-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/180972390460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a22cb883c
Because I just bought the one vestcunt posted! :)
...And I bought the other...
Technically not e-bay but it's worth seeing:
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/vgm/3302030621.html (http://newjersey.craigslist.org/vgm/3302030621.html)
about 8 games . . . which i guess means 6. askin only $150. lol.
Quote from: Bardoly on 09/28/2012, 07:02 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 09/28/2012, 04:13 AMQuote from: galam on 09/27/2012, 08:18 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 09/27/2012, 07:21 PMQuote from: Bardoly on 09/27/2012, 07:04 PMQuote from: galam on 09/26/2012, 11:14 PMWell it went for $585.
Well, I would have loved to have gotten it, but my money was far better spent elsewhere getting me a very nice copy of Dungeon Explorer II and some other goodies. 8)
(And no, I didn't buy one of those two or three copies that just recently went for $400+ each. My copy was much more reasonably priced, even though it still cost me some.)
I'm just happy that I now have my most-wanted TG-16 game, and I'm hoping to get several friends together soon to play it multi-player.
OMG, Awesomeness. Congrats, that is my fav TG game, hands down. I've been trying to find the (J) version for cheap, to fill out my collection.
Multiplayer is a total blast.
cheap enough?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-10-PC-Engine-CD-games-Dungeon-Explorer-2-Xanadu-and-more-/300785016179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item46082f1d73)
OR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-2-Dungeon-Explorer-II-JAPAN-/360490340886?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53eee61216)
The PCE version is dirt cheap. Worth probably $10. Here's one for $8. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-SCD-ROM-Dungeon-Explore-2-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/180982718454?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a23691ff6)
Actually, the reason that this one went for under $20 may be because the seller misspelled the name a little. I was the winner, and that actually cost me $12 + $4 shipping = $16, rather than $8, but I do agree that with patience, one should be able to get a decent CIC copy for $20 or under.
Yeah, I know that one was misspelled, but it spent several days turning up in every ebay search for "pc engine" and "nec" and nobody bought it. And like you said, they still turn up for cheap once every month or two. And I know the BIN was $12, but the auction was $8.
I never include shipping in price quotes because there are so many variables and I don't know what country everyone is living in. Some PCEFX members may need overseas shipping, others may be able to arrange local pickup or take advantage of multiple-item discounts; some choose freight, others prefer priority; etc. Finally, some members are a little too quick to enter every dollar amount they see into their mental price guide and ignore the fact that a big percentage of the price they saw was shipping. Best to leave shipping out of the equation and not excite the gougers.
$4.00 + $2.00 Shipping for 1 game spine sticker.. What a joke!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-CUSTOM-CASE-LABELS-New-LOOK-Cool-LABELS-Labels-Only-/310464417404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48491f0e7c
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2012, 06:13 PM$4.00 + $2.00 Shipping for 1 game spine sticker.. What a joke!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-CUSTOM-CASE-LABELS-New-LOOK-Cool-LABELS-Labels-Only-/310464417404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48491f0e7c
Yep, I agree. However people must be buying them. :( I guess its not TOO bad if you only need a label or two though.
"Awesome Hop-Ups!!"
"my region mod is the 'best' of two worlds...internal and guaranteed to NEVER fail"
"AWESOME to relive the TurboGrafx-16 on a new HDTV!!"
This guy tries way to hard to push his sales pitch for a modded TG16 system at $359.99 obo. Also tries to justify the starting price by comparing gouging prices for PCE-TG converters and brand new systems on eBay.
www.ebay.com/itm/Refurbished-Turbografx-16-with-Awesome-Hop-Ups-Games-Controllers-/330805349589
That's an interesting one for sure. I hate it when people say they reflowed the board for a TG-16. No seller with 500 feedback is going to have a thermal chamber to reflow a board. This isn't an XBOX360 or PS3, with a CPU that gets hotter than the sun. We're talking a 16-bit machine running at 8 bits.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/28/2012, 12:26 PMDoes anyone have $2600 I could borrow? I'm good for it - promise.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-TurboGrafx-CD-TURBO-BOSSTER-PLUS-TURBO-EXPRESS-TURBO-TV-W-ADAPTER-COMPLETE-/320991615691?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4abc975acb
Apparently this Turbo Booster Plus is very rare. I have to agree. A Turbo Bosster is exceptionally rare. That's so boss. :lol:
Rarely have I seen such a beautiful thing. Absolutely awesome set of Turbo goodies.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-Turbografx-One-Time-Listing-No-Relists-/280987219751?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416c24b727
And this guy doesn't ship to PO Boxes. Lame. I guess its better than $100 that this usually goes for...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/05/2012, 07:40 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-Turbografx-One-Time-Listing-No-Relists-/280987219751?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416c24b727
And this guy doesn't ship to PO Boxes. Lame. I guess its better than $100 that this usually goes for...
No box. For $80 you're not missing anything.
Homemade label looks familiar. Is someone here gouging with Sparky materials? Saying a Keith Courage case, or worse, a punched-out jewel case, is worth $15 isn't cool.
Hahaha.. Not my label as the colour is f@cked and since he values the custom case as $15 it has to have come from this guy... http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOCKMAN-TURBO-GRAFX-16-CUSTOM-CASE-ONLY-Very-COOL-/310420426411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48467fceab
Edit: but thanks for the concern man (( high five))
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/05/2012, 07:40 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-Turbografx-One-Time-Listing-No-Relists-/280987219751?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416c24b727
And this guy doesn't ship to PO Boxes. Lame. I guess its better than $100 that this usually goes for...
Be patient. I've found two for under $70 with the box. You should be able to find one without the box for $50-$60 at the most.
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2012, 09:20 PMHahaha.. Not my label as the colour is f@cked and since he values the custom case as $15 it has to have come from this guy... http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHOCKMAN-TURBO-GRAFX-16-CUSTOM-CASE-ONLY-Very-COOL-/310420426411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item48467fceab
Edit: but thanks for the concern man (( high five))
Even before I was a regular on these forums I tried to talk him down to like $5 with the best offer and got turned down every time. That's probably why he doesn't have that option anymore. :) At any rate, I rather go with Sparky's cases and labels any day.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/05/2012, 07:40 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adventure-Island-Turbografx-One-Time-Listing-No-Relists-/280987219751?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416c24b727
And this guy doesn't ship to PO Boxes. Lame. I guess its better than $100 that this usually goes for...
NAI didn't originally ship with a case? Anyone care to explain, as this is new to me.
NAI shipped in a plastic tray insert, not the jewel case that the earlier games came in.
There were a quite a few that didn't come with cases, mostly later releases:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5101.0
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/07/2012, 01:21 PMThere were a quite a few that didn't come with cases, mostly later releases:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5101.0
So the game still came with a box then. I thought he meant they were shipped loose or something. Isn't it priced just average, then? $100 complete, $80 with fake case/no box?
Edit: Oh, and thanks for the informative link!
Quote from: DejahThoris on 10/07/2012, 01:56 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/07/2012, 01:21 PMThere were a quite a few that didn't come with cases, mostly later releases:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5101.0
So the game still came with a box then. I thought he meant they were shipped loose or something. Isn't it priced just average, then? $100 complete, $80 with fake case/no box?
Edit: Oh, and thanks for the informative link!
Average on Ebay yes. I could have gotten the game last year at the Retro Gaming Convention in Portland Oregon for half that if I knew this was going to happen. Oh well, since when did Neutopia fetch such a high price?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-1989-COMPLETE-MINT-VERY-RARE-HARD-TO-FIND-/190729289499?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c6859ff1b
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/07/2012, 02:11 PMQuote from: DejahThoris on 10/07/2012, 01:56 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/07/2012, 01:21 PMThere were a quite a few that didn't come with cases, mostly later releases:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=5101.0
So the game still came with a box then. I thought he meant they were shipped loose or something. Isn't it priced just average, then? $100 complete, $80 with fake case/no box?
Edit: Oh, and thanks for the informative link!
Average on Ebay yes.
No, that one's high even for ebay. A CIB copy auctioned for $73 last week.
QuoteOh well, since when did Neutopia fetch such a high price?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-1989-COMPLETE-MINT-VERY-RARE-HARD-TO-FIND-/190729289499?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c6859ff1b
As an untouched BIN, it's
not fetching a high price.
Shill bidding at its finest?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Several of the high bidders sure look like shills to me...
Bitched about Terraforming in chat earlier today. I haven't seen a US copy for somewhere around a year, and in the past few weeks there have been 3 for sale—two of which I'm pretty sure are the same copy.
Quote from: Sadler on 10/07/2012, 11:35 PMBitched about Terraforming in chat earlier today. I haven't seen a US copy for somewhere around a year, and in the past few weeks there have been 3 for saletwo of which I'm pretty sure are the same copy.
Sort of Sadler.
2 were for sale. PLCards (known reseller) is chasing this game. He is bidding to 200.00 and stopping. There is a possible Shill bidding here and if so I will get a second chance offer to my alternate ID which there is no way I will accept.
There are about 13-15 people watching these auctions. So far I have a list of 6 specific ID's.
I was watching it just to see how high it would go (no intent to bid, as I knew it would jump out of my price range), however, I never expected it to go over $500! Thats just insane! Oddly enough, the other copy that was being auctioned ended suddenly with days left to go...
I'm the high bidder............
Quote from: Bernie on 10/08/2012, 09:41 AMI'm the high bidder............
when Jamilee leaves you for spending 560 on one game, do you mind if I take her out for dinner?
Quote from: Bernie on 10/08/2012, 09:41 AMI'm the high bidder............
You're joking, right?
$500+ for this game?
I know that I just recently got into the Turbo CD games, so my pricing history is extremely short, but wasn't this game regularly going for under $200 just a couple of months ago?
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/08/2012, 10:39 AMQuote from: Bernie on 10/08/2012, 09:41 AMI'm the high bidder............
when Jamilee leaves you for spending 560 on one game, do you mind if I take her out for dinner?
lol. Terry, her name is Jimilee. :) And, no! :twisted: Plus, I am pulling yalls leg. I figured you guys would already know that. I bought the pce version last year from Hit. :D
Thanks for correcting me.......That would have def killed my chances with her.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/08/2012, 11:23 AMThanks for correcting me.......That would have def killed my chances with her.
lmao
Itd be really funny if her last name was Curtis.
Jimilee Curtis,
I'm retarded
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2012, 11:30 AMItd be really funny if her last name was Curtis.
Jimilee Curtis,
I'm retarded
Jimmilee and Billilee Curtis
I too was one of the watchers of Terraforming; just to see where it ended, not to buy. $560 is just fucking crazy. [-(
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2012, 12:50 PMI too was one of the watchers of Terraforming; just to see where it ended, not to buy. $560 is just crazy. [-(
Ditto.
You too can now own Samurai Ghost for about 10 C-notes!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-GAME-SAMURAI-GHOST-VERY-RARE-/251164391313?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7a907791
(https://web.archive.org/web/20111129164135im_/http://media.curse.com/Curse.Core.CurseImageFileViewer/CommunityServer/Components/UserFiles/00/02/18/54/39/cdi%20link.jpg-600x450.jpg)
Bonk 3 CD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBOGRAFX-16-TG-CD-BONK-3-MANUAL-ONLY-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/230861253129?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35c0672a09) manual for only $114.99 shipped! That's a steal compared to the $240 manual for the huey version.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/07/2012, 11:22 PMShill bidding at its finest?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Several of the high bidders sure look like shills to me...
With the insane jump in prices, I'm convinced that there is a competition going on, first one to a Tubo-CD full set gets to see
insert hot celebrity here in the nude.
We all knew this was gonna happen...the first auction mustve been a plot to jump the price of this game. Gouging at its finest...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=320998328711&index=8&nav=SEARCH&nid=72631247548
egamers_store7574 is a tool.
Quote from: tpivette on 10/09/2012, 02:40 PMWe all knew this was gonna happen...the first auction mustve been a plot to jump the price of this game. Gouging at its finest...
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=320998328711&index=8&nav=SEARCH&nid=72631247548
Agreed. This is gouging, plain and simple. :evil:
Yep, shill bidding and then a fake BIN ended early. What bugs me is how this BS trickles down to slightly more honest sellers. Two months from now MadGear will be gouging a copy for $600 and defend himself by saying "well, according to terrapeak and... derpa derpa der blah."
Here we go again. 2 bids and its already past $150... what will it go for this time?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/271078409209?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1d8843f9
Why do douche bags even put the word RARE in the title? It wastes characters and do people even search for the word RARE?
Quote from: tpivette on 10/10/2012, 07:21 PMHere we go again. 2 bids and its already past $150... what will it go for this time?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/271078409209?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1d8843f9
I happened upon this 30 minutes after it was posted, I didn't throw a bid on it, came back an hour later and two people already started the crazyness.
Its just crazy to think that just a few months ago, these were ENDING at $140 - $150... now thats the STARTING bid!
Damn Im glad I got back into the Turbo when I did and got these gamez... Otherwise, I guess I wouldnt have em.
Quote from: galam on 10/10/2012, 07:35 PMWhy do douche bags even put the word RARE in the title? It wastes characters and do people even search for the word RARE?
So, not defending the practice, but I remember reading somewhere that putting "RARE" ended auctions with a statistically significant higher price, for the same items. I'm at a loss to try and find the article I read, and searching RARE and Ebay in google is a waste of time, LOL.
Anyway, as stupid as it is, if it brings higher prices, people will do it. To me, it isn't as annoying as "L@@K" WTF is that shit for?
Quote from: galam on 10/10/2012, 07:35 PMWhy do douche bags even put the word RARE in the title? It wastes characters and do people even search for the word RARE?
I typed rare into the search. Man, that was a waste of my time. 2,000,000 listings. Everything from SMURF fabric to rocks. In all fairness, I had been looking for yards of SMURF fabric and can attest that it is rare to find it stocked at your local fabric store.
I don't do it in the title, but I'm guilty of sticking "rare" in the subtitle/caption if 1) the game is actually rare, and 2) I haven't run out of characters for every conceivable keyword yet. For example, my Exile 2 listing last Spring might have looked something like this:
QuoteExile 2 Wicked Phenomenon Turbo Duo SCD pc engine express grafx cd nec ii
Rare Working Designs RPG! pce turbografx
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/10/2012, 09:32 PMIn all fairness, I had been looking for yards of SMURF fabric and can attest that it is rare to find it stocked at your local fabric store.
:lol:
Only $899.99 and you get what every Turbob collector wants... 3 copies of Legendary Axe!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-System-and-Games-lot-/251166165426?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7aab89b2
Might not be a gouge per say but I was surprised to see this copy of Parasol Stars go over $120 when there's a UPC cut out of the back of the box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190734289684
Quote from: guest on 10/11/2012, 02:07 PMMight not be a gouge per say but I was surprised to see this copy of Parasol Stars go over $120 when there's a UPC cut out of the back of the box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190734289684
That's ridiculous.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/11/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: guest on 10/11/2012, 02:07 PMMight not be a gouge per say but I was surprised to see this copy of Parasol Stars go over $120 when there's a UPC cut out of the back of the box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190734289684
That's ridiculous.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/11/2012, 02:05 PMOnly $899.99 and you get what every Turbob collector wants... 3 copies of Legendary Axe!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-System-and-Games-lot-/251166165426?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7aab89b2
...and so is this. :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-Turbo-Duo-USA-Super-CD-with-3-Manuals-/321000325963?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abd1c434b
It is with great sadness that I have posted that.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/11/2012, 10:51 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-Turbo-Duo-USA-Super-CD-with-3-Manuals-/321000325963?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abd1c434b
It is with great sadness that I have posted that.
That is NOT factory sealed. GoT never was factory sealed. The disc is obviously used, and the whole set isn't worth more than $50 or $60. I am so pissed by this that I can hardly think. I've had it!
Edit: I may be wrong about GoT never having been enclosed in shrink wrap. Can anyone confirm that? If I am wrong that doesn't mean that I am any less angry.
Maybe you're pissed because of all the red font used in the listing? You got your rage on! :twisted:
In the US I'm fairly certain you are correct.
My Duo that I got back then, the game was shrink wrapped. The manuals were separate from the jewel case, just like the listing. It is possible that not all were shrink wrapped, and here is why I say that. Recently, I bought a few sealed games that came in boxes. A couple of the games, inside the box that was shrink wrapped, were also shrink wrapped. One of them the manual was outside of the jewel case that was shrink wrapped in a sealed box. I just found that weird.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/11/2012, 11:11 PMMaybe you're pissed because of all the red font used in the listing? You got your rage on! :twisted:
I was already in a bad mood last night and that listing pushed me over the edge.
So, the game is known to be shrink wrapped now. Even though I have never seen a sealed copy before it still isn't worth 500 dollars.
What is going on with Neutopia? Seriously? I could have gotten this game last year for under $30 and now I'm seeing this craziness:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360492842259&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:3160
Mind you it was a "new" one but still...
Neutopia is one of those games that has suddenly jumped in price in the last few months (like DE2, Ys 1&2). Where you could get it from around $30 - $35 BIN now, suddenly theyre now listing for $50+ BIN. Crazy. Maybe its cause the holiday season is coming soon? Or just the gougers are getting greedier.
Quote from: tpivette on 10/12/2012, 11:58 AMNeutopia is one of those games that has suddenly jumped in price in the last few months (like DE2, Ys 1&2). Where you could get it from around $30 - $35 BIN now, suddenly theyre now listing for $50+ BIN. Crazy. Maybe its cause the holiday season is coming soon? Or just the gougers are getting greedier.
More than likely the gougers are getting greedier. I thought it was weird at the Portland Retro Gaming Convention when the guy there told me he was selling it for $40 whereas last year I could have gotten it for $25-30 complete with the box. And there is Jacki Chan:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-Mint-Complete-RARE-/170921604558?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cbb8b5ce
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/12/2012, 11:54 AMWhat is going on with Neutopia? Seriously? I could have gotten this game last year for under $30 and now I'm seeing this craziness:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360492842259&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:3160
Mind you it was a "new" one but still...
My guess is because its listed as Brand New and is presumably still sealed. There is a boxed Neutopia (sans manual) on ebay right now that hasn't sold and has had a buy it now of $39 (free shipping).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-Box-/150919465682?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2323804ad2
Ugh. As much as I want to blame gougers, people are just willing to pay more. Competition is driving up the prices as well and it sucks. Apparently its cool to collect games these days.
No chance anyone will buy that Jackie Chan for that price. Yet another listing I'll get to watch relisted over and over again. :?
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/12/2012, 03:38 PMUgh. As much as I want to blame gougers, people are just willing to pay more.
Gougers shouldn't get off the hook, but impatient buyers and CIB johnny-come-lately's deserve an equal share.
Seems like Ys III has jumped quite a bit recently too. I'd love to get a copy before playing the translated Ys 4, but at the prices on ebay, and no leads locally for good TG stuff, I may just have to grab a ROM and play it that way. I wish I'd bought more stuff years ago when it was cheaper, but then again I had a lot less money a few years ago too, catch 22 I suppose.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/07/2012, 11:22 PMShill bidding at its finest?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993125125?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Several of the high bidders sure look like shills to me...
Backing up, I just noticed that there's a "report item" category for suspected shill bidding: listing practices > fraudulent listing activities > seller is using other accounts to inflate the item price. As cynical as I as, I just went to original listing and reported it. If anyone else wants to, it might not hurt.
Quote from: Marll on 10/12/2012, 05:10 PMSeems like Ys III has jumped quite a bit recently too. I'd love to get a copy before playing the translated Ys 4,
Don't worry - Ys IV comes before III in the story chronology!
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2012, 05:15 PMSeems like Ys III has jumped quite a bit recently too. I'd love to get a copy before playing the translated Ys 4,
Don't worry - Ys IV comes before III in the story chronology![/quote]
Glad to hear that, cause I skipped over Ys 3 (since I cant find it recently at a decent price) and just started playing Ys 4
Have you guys tried Ys III on the SNES? I don't want to suggest that anyone settle for other ports, but there's no shame in playing it while you wait for the Turbo version. I bought the SNES cart for $12 at Funco BITD when I was drooling over the TGCD RPG's with no hope of ever coughing up the $299 investment. My brother and I had a great time beating it and in no way did it detract from the awesome Turbo version when I finally got it five years later.
I asked that exact question a couple months earlier...
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12197.0
and from the responses, I gathered that it was better to wait to aquire the Turbo version
Quote from: tpivette on 10/12/2012, 07:24 PMI asked that exact question a couple months earlier...
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12197.0
and from the responses, I gathered that it was better to wait to aquire the Turbo version
I played the snes version first before acquiring the turbo version back in the early 90s and didn't think it was too bad. So I guess my question is this: Whats the problem in getting the PCE version? Its $20 and may be in japanese but you really don't need to understand it in order to finish it properly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-III-Wanderers-from-Ys-NEC-PC-ENGINE-CD-/230606917912?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35b13e5118
Its not like playing a text heavy game like Dragon Quest...
My imperfect memory thinks it came in cellophane with a peel away strip, which that auction has.
I wonder how much this will go?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-game-case-only-/300792508912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4608a171f0
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2012, 05:07 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 10/12/2012, 03:38 PMUgh. As much as I want to blame gougers, people are just willing to pay more.
Gougers shouldn't get off the hook, but impatient buyers and CIB johnny-come-lately's deserve an equal share.
Thats my point here. We blame gougers all day long but people that want to spend rediculous amounts are to blame as well.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/12/2012, 07:47 PMWe blame gougers all day long but people that want to spend rediculous amounts are to blame as well.
Quote from: VestCunt on 06/27/2012, 10:39 AMI wouldn't mind seeing a separate "collecting much?" thread.
Somebody bump it!:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12134.0
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/12/2012, 07:35 PMI wonder how much this will go?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-game-case-only-/300792508912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4608a171f0
I bidded on it, because I do want it. Hopefully not too high of a price.
For the low low price of only $49.99 BIN, you too can own an AUTHENTIC TG16 power supply! Act now!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-System-AUTHENTIC-POWER-SUPPLY-Original-NEC-adaptor-turbo-grafx-/221139760814?pt=Video_Games&hash=item337cf4f6ae
Seriously?
doesnt look authentic to me....lol
Quote from: tpivette on 10/13/2012, 04:36 PMFor the low low price of only $49.99 BIN, you too can own an AUTHENTIC TG16 power supply! Act now!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-System-AUTHENTIC-POWER-SUPPLY-Original-NEC-adaptor-turbo-grafx-/221139760814?pt=Video_Games&hash=item337cf4f6ae
Seriously?
ALSO someone should tell the dumb ass that you can ship it for 4.90 with tracking in a SMALL FLAT RATE Priority USPS box. through USPS.com
https://www.usps.com/ship/service-chart.htm
Guess I should raise the price of the one I have for sale/trade in my Trading Post thread. I'm only asking for $5. Unfortunately Canada Post is a bastard and wants $12 to ship it. Bloody thieves!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140866196637?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
PLCards the wonderful reseller claims he has offers at 900.00 and that was refused. Also claims he is selling for a friend.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/15/2012, 11:00 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140866196637?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
PLCards the wonderful reseller claims he has offers at 900.00 and that was refused. Also claims he is selling for a friend.
Have no idea who this guy is but how is the auction you link to gouging? It started at .99c and there doesn't appear to be any shilling occurring.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/15/2012, 11:12 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 10/15/2012, 11:00 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140866196637?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
PLCards the wonderful reseller claims he has offers at 900.00 and that was refused. Also claims he is selling for a friend.
Have no idea who this guy is but how is the auction you link to gouging? It started at .99c and there doesn't appear to be any shilling occurring.
There will be, he uses cars856 and tp60000 accounts to jack up his own auctions all the time
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/15/2012, 11:00 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140866196637?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
PLCards the wonderful reseller claims he has offers at 900.00 and that was refused. Also claims he is selling for a friend.
No way that sells for $900.00. "Rarer than Magical Chase" in the subtitle. Nice. =D>
Dynastic Hero does seem to be rarer than MC (the rarest US Turbo game?), though MC of course sells for more due to the high demand. It'll be interesting to see what it sells for in a true auction.
Quote from: glazball on 10/15/2012, 12:35 PMDynastic Hero does seem to be rarer than MC
I think so and I've argued the evidence several times around here. That he says "
most believe this game is rarer than Magical Chase" makes me think the "most" is us. This guy and the broken Duo seller are both probably members/lurkers.
Quote from: tggodfreyUgh. As much as I want to blame gougers, people are just willing to pay more.
.....
Thats my point here. We blame gougers all day long but people that want to spend rediculous amounts are to blame as well.
You'd have a point if price gougers were passively gouging, but they aren't. Their shill bidding and attempt to limit the market by buying up 'rare' titles every time they sell for honest prices is what leads people to believe that they're just 'paying what it's worth'.
Quote from: guest on 10/15/2012, 01:26 PMQuote from: glazball on 10/15/2012, 12:35 PMDynastic Hero does seem to be rarer than MC
I think so and I've argued the evidence several times around here. That he says "most believe this game is rarer than Magical Chase" makes me think the "most" is us. This guy and the broken Duo seller are both probably members/lurkers.
Members here have worked on plcards systems before (turbo expresses that needed caps for sure). I can't remember who repaired them but it was mentioned on this forum before so I am sure he is here. It is surprising that members here would work on his stuff just so that he can resell it and gouge others for it
I think we can all agree on this one. $30 for a rare copy of Keith Courage from a seller with less than a 95% feedback rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-RARE-CLASSIC-/261114040411?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccb9c105b
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/15/2012, 04:23 PMI think we can all agree on this one. $30 for a rare copy of Keith Courage from a seller with less than a 95% feedback rating.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-RARE-CLASSIC-/261114040411?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccb9c105b
Yea but its a RARE CLASSIC! ;)
Anyone claiming KC is rare isnt a gouger......he/she is just a plain idiot and the punchline of a joke.
I'm sitting on 6 complete copies of KC. At $30 a pop I almost clear $200! :lol: I'll offer them up to the forum for $150 first. :lol:
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/15/2012, 07:39 PMI'm sitting on 6 complete copies of KC. At $30 a pop I almost clear $200! :lol: I'll offer them up to the forum for $150 first. :lol:
I will trade you Beyond Shadowgate and Might and Magic III for them!!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/15/2012, 06:44 PMAnyone claiming KC is rare isnt a gouger......he/she is just a plain idiot and the punchline of a joke.
Or they are just trying to get uninformed buyers to think its rare..
Quote from: guest on 10/15/2012, 07:58 PMOr they are just trying to get uninformed buyers to think its rare..
If you're uninformed enough to pay $30 for KC, then I think it's safe to say you don't know what NEC is and never heard of a TurboGrafx-16.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/15/2012, 08:07 PMQuote from: guest on 10/15/2012, 07:58 PMOr they are just trying to get uninformed buyers to think its rare..
If you're uninformed enough to pay $30 for KC, then I think it's safe to say you don't know what NEC is and never heard of a TurboGrafx-16.
Agreed
Shill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
How do you know that for sure?
Gouge or not? - $800 for Sankokushi Eiketsu Tenka Ni Nozomu (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-SANGOKUSHI-EIKETSU-TENKA-ni-IDOMU-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-CD-Game-/150925823590?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2323e14e66) in non-minty and incomplete condition (some staining and it's missing the map and binder).
Ebay has policies in place now so you cannot do shill bidding if another account has the same address or if there is even any form of knowing one another. I remember that my sis was selling a phone on there a while back(we live in separate states) and when I tried to bid on it I got a warning message from ebay saying that if I continued I could be penalized so I didn't.
Not saying that it isn't possible. I'm just saying that they watch that very closely.
Quote from: guest on 10/16/2012, 01:09 PMShill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Where do you see cars856? I see 5***5 as the highest bidder. c*****6 is nowhere to be seen.
Quote from: guest on 10/16/2012, 01:27 PMGouge or not? - $800 for Sankokushi Eiketsu Tenka Ni Nozomu (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-SANGOKUSHI-EIKETSU-TENKA-ni-IDOMU-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-CD-Game-/150925823590?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2323e14e66) in non-minty and incomplete condition (some staining and it's missing the map and binder).
I say thats a definite gouge as I got that game in a lot with Dracula X. Although it didn't have all the extras with it but still $800 for maybe a $8 game.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/16/2012, 01:56 PMQuote from: guest on 10/16/2012, 01:09 PMShill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Where do you see cars856? I see 5***5 as the highest bidder. c*****6 is nowhere to be seen.
You can't see it but if you look at other auctions cars856 has won off plcards you can conclude it.
c****6 would not be what his hidden name is on there. cars856 name is hidden with 5***5. My name is sirhcman on ebay and when I make a bid mine is hidden with the following: i***a
plcards name is hidden on bids with c***d
If you look at this item (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=120995198405) you can see that plcards sold it to 5***5. If you look at plcards feedback (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=plcards&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=140866196637&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller) you can see it matches to the second item which was won by cars856
cars856 has been bidding on rc vehicles, football cards, and turbo games all being sold by plcards. Of cars856 bids over the past 30 days 84% of them have been to plcards account. With these factors, the 5***5 hidden name, the feedback for i****a being the same as cars856 it is stands to reason that it is one in the same.
plcards sold baby formula to cars856 even.. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=140806008209
August 28th feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Lastly cars856 "sold" a fatboy front fender on ebay to plcards. It would be a lot of amazing coincidences if this wasn't shill bidding. Second item on the following link: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
Be aware that plcards also opened up this account tp60000 and has started buying and selling under that name as well. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=tp60000&ftab=AllFeedback&rt=nc
At the very least it could be 2 people working together but my suspicion it is one person. You can have two different names/addresses tied to each account and can even proxy or spoof your ip to make sure one isn't the same as the other. Either way it is shill bidding in my opinion and I believe the auction I spoke about prior should be reported.
Hopefully all the gibberish above makes sense. If you guys don't approve that this should be in the ebay gouging thread I will delete, I just feel it my duty to help the thread rid ebay of this shill bidding crap on our beloved turbos.
I am very sure that is whats going on. Its so easy to create auctions, shill bid and then reverse the sale after its sold to avoid fees.
Quote from: guest on 10/16/2012, 02:16 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 10/16/2012, 01:56 PMQuote from: guest on 10/16/2012, 01:09 PMShill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Where do you see cars856? I see 5***5 as the highest bidder. c*****6 is nowhere to be seen.
You can't see it but if you look at other auctions cars856 has won off plcards you can conclude it.
c****6 would not be what his hidden name is on there. cars856 name is hidden with 5***5. My name is sirhcman on ebay and when I make a bid mine is hidden with the following: i***a
plcards name is hidden on bids with c***d
If you look at this item (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=120995198405) you can see that plcards sold it to 5***5. If you look at plcards feedback (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=plcards&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=140866196637&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller) you can see it matches to the second item which was won by cars856
cars856 has been bidding on rc vehicles, football cards, and turbo games all being sold by plcards. Of cars856 bids over the past 30 days 84% of them have been to plcards account. With these factors, the 5***5 hidden name, the feedback for i****a being the same as cars856 it is stands to reason that it is one in the same.
plcards sold baby formula to cars856 even.. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=140806008209
August 28th feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Lastly cars856 "sold" a fatboy front fender on ebay to plcards. It would be a lot of amazing coincidences if this wasn't shill bidding. Second item on the following link: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
Be aware that plcards also opened up this account tp60000 and has started buying and selling under that name as well. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=tp60000&ftab=AllFeedback&rt=nc
At the very least it could be 2 people working together but my suspicion it is one person. You can have two different names/addresses tied to each account and can even proxy or spoof your ip to make sure one isn't the same as the other. Either way it is shill bidding in my opinion and I believe the auction I spoke about prior should be reported.
Hopefully all the gibberish above makes sense. If you guys don't approve that this should be in the ebay gouging thread I will delete, I just feel it my duty to help the thread rid ebay of this shill bidding crap on our beloved turbos.
So, can/did you report this detailed information to eBay?
Thank you.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/16/2012, 04:09 PMSo, can/did you report this detailed information to eBay?
Thank you.
Yes I reported it through their form which I mentioned earlier (see below), unfortunately there is no way for me to give them all the above detailed info since you can only select answers from drop down boxes.
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Your research seem pretty solid to me, I've reported it as well.
The the PCE version of Parasol Stars really worth more than the US version? Usually Hit-Japan has pretty good prices, but I'm not so sure about this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360461275479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Well, it looks like he sold one, though he does usually take pretty significant price cuts if you bargain with him.
Quote from: guest on 10/18/2012, 06:02 PMThe the PCE version of Parasol Stars really worth more than the US version?
Yeah, it is, but I don't know if it's worth that much. We recently had a thread about which PCE games are worth more than their U.S. couterparts, but I can't find it.
Lots of rare Turbo games popping up recently... heres another gouged "VGA" example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-VGA-Graded-85-NM-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Brand-New-Sealed-/160904412410?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2576a67cfa
Quote from: tpivette on 10/18/2012, 09:58 PMLots of rare Turbo games popping up recently... heres another gouged "VGA" example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-VGA-Graded-85-NM-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Brand-New-Sealed-/160904412410?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2576a67cfa
Time to get my $2 offer ready. :D
Check out this new Japanese eBay seller, seems he's a bit too optimistic on the value of retro hardware.
E.g. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Console-System-NEC-White-GAME-JAPAN-/281002919471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416d14462f
$185 for a loose PCE? Yeah right!
Check his other items too for more fun, he wants $235 for a loose Mega Drive and don't even look at his Famicom gear.
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/18/2012, 11:41 PMCheck out this new Japanese eBay seller, seems he's a bit too optimistic on the value of retro hardware.
E.g. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Console-System-NEC-White-GAME-JAPAN-/281002919471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416d14462f
$185 for a loose PCE? Yeah right!
Check his other items too for more fun, he wants $235 for a loose Mega Drive and don't even look at his Famicom gear.
holy shit where does that guy pull his prices from, does he expect to actually sell anything?
Plcards done lost his mind:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140869936215?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc80a457
Don't have to worry about him placing fake bids to inflate his price anymore.... I guess....
HAHAHAHAHA! So he sees he has someone put in a max bid of $2k, pulls the listing, then relists it again at $2,000. Man is on a mission.
The 3000 was me. I wanted to see how high he was using his Cars account to hold the reserve at. I set the 3000 up so that I could easily argue "entered wrong amount" as an excuse.
Considering his Rarer than MC, I am surprised he stopped at 2000.
Deek
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368 (http://www.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368)
Quote from: galam on 10/19/2012, 10:10 AMDeek
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368 (http://www.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368)
What in the holy fuck....
Quote from: geise on 10/19/2012, 11:38 AMQuote from: galam on 10/19/2012, 10:10 AMDeek
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368 (http://www.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=320999959368)
What in the holy fuck....
Man, I gave Bucci that exact same item for free. This asshole is rediculous...
Quote from: tpivette on 10/18/2012, 09:58 PMLots of rare Turbo games popping up recently... heres another gouged "VGA" example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-VGA-Graded-85-NM-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Brand-New-Sealed-/160904412410?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2576a67cfa
Damn, I missed out on $800... And mine was in better condition. :-#
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Opening/DSCF0105.jpg)
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/19/2012, 04:57 PMQuote from: tpivette on 10/18/2012, 09:58 PMLots of rare Turbo games popping up recently... heres another gouged "VGA" example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-VGA-Graded-85-NM-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Brand-New-Sealed-/160904412410?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2576a67cfa
Damn, I missed out on $800... And mine was in better condition. :-#
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Opening/DSCF0105.jpg)
Huh? Are you saying you would charge 800 for this game? :(
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 10/19/2012, 08:02 AMPlcards done lost his mind:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140869936215?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc80a457
Don't have to worry about him placing fake bids to inflate his price anymore.... I guess....
Lol, looks like he didn't like where it was going with the other 2 auctions competing with his and getting called out on his shill bidding.
Quote from: Bernie on 10/19/2012, 05:09 PMHuh? Are you saying you would charge 800 for this game? :(
Was more poking fun at myself for selling off my stuff in the past for high prices when I needed the money.
Oh ok. :) That sucks man! Hopefully you will get most of it back!
Quote from: RoyVegas on 10/19/2012, 04:57 PM(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Opening/DSCF0105.jpg)
Damn! Look at that virgin stack of sealy's waiting to be stripped of their virtues. =P~
Wow a whole new level of retardedness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-Hu-Card-Turbo-Grafx-RARE-/121002368135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2c4d9c87
www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/290798072162?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b4ea7162&autorefresh=true
QuoteI wont accept offers this is for auction only. The Game is in near mint shape, the clear front case cover may have some scuffs from sliding around in a box.
I do reserve the right to end the auction early if the game meets a price i find acceptable. I was never a fan of last minute bidding. The last Dynastic hero i sold went for 251.00 and I felt that was a fair price and I wasnt going to be available to ship the game as the auction ended due to leaving town for a wedding on the last day of the auction. I will not do a buy it now option. Auction only.
Weird, so he ended the last one a day early... What a bizarre fellow.
Quote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 02:28 PMwww.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/290798072162?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b4ea7162&autorefresh=true
QuoteI wont accept offers this is for auction only. The Game is in near mint shape, the clear front case cover may have some scuffs from sliding around in a box.
I do reserve the right to end the auction early if the game meets a price i find acceptable. I was never a fan of last minute bidding. The last Dynastic hero i sold went for 251.00 and I felt that was a fair price and I wasnt going to be available to ship the game as the auction ended due to leaving town for a wedding on the last day of the auction. I will not do a buy it now option. Auction only.
Weird, so he ended the last one a day early... What a bizarre fellow.
Also used the same image on both auctions. Would not do that with a high value item... Kinda strange...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/22/2012, 02:43 PMQuote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 02:28 PMwww.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/290798072162?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b4ea7162&autorefresh=true
QuoteI wont accept offers this is for auction only. The Game is in near mint shape, the clear front case cover may have some scuffs from sliding around in a box.
I do reserve the right to end the auction early if the game meets a price i find acceptable. I was never a fan of last minute bidding. The last Dynastic hero i sold went for 251.00 and I felt that was a fair price and I wasnt going to be available to ship the game as the auction ended due to leaving town for a wedding on the last day of the auction. I will not do a buy it now option. Auction only.
Weird, so he ended the last one a day early... What a bizarre fellow.
Also used the same image on both auctions. Would not do that with a high value item... Kinda strange...
Sounds like a jackass to me. I wouldn't pay nowhere near $251 for it and I hope people are smart enough to do the same.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 02:16 PMWow a whole new level of retardedness:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-Hu-Card-Turbo-Grafx-RARE-/121002368135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2c4d9c87
This guy was at $300 originally until someone from here sent him a message...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 03:03 PMSounds like a jackass to me. I wouldn't pay nowhere near $251 for it and I hope people are smart enough to do the same.
That's getting closer to what I'd pay for it... much closer than the $500-600 that some have sold for anyway. 8-[
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 03:03 PMSounds like a jackass to me. I wouldn't pay nowhere near $251 for it and I hope people are smart enough to do the same.
Really? He ended the auction early, totally screwing the $500 snipers that were probably waiting till the last second. (And, in someways, he screwed himself out of $300 possible more dollars.)
You are calling him a jackass for selling it early, for a lower price than he would have gotten, on bids that were placed by the buyers, not the seller. The price of $251 was set by the BUYERS, not the seller.
Jeez. Common sense.
Quote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 04:54 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 03:03 PMSounds like a jackass to me. I wouldn't pay nowhere near $251 for it and I hope people are smart enough to do the same.
Really? He ended the auction early, totally screwing the $500 snipers that were probably waiting till the last second. (And, in someways, he screwed himself out of $300 possible more dollars.)
You are calling him a jackass for selling it early, for a lower price than he would have gotten, on bids that were placed by the buyers, not the seller. The price of $251 was set by the BUYERS, not the seller.
Jeez. Common sense.
No common sense would be selling it on these forums without the gouged price, not on ebay. There is a reason why we have a f*ck ebay club.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 04:58 PMNo common sense would be selling it on these forums without the gouged price, not on ebay. There is a reason why we have a f*ck ebay club.
Wait, it is common sense to sell it for less than he is able to get for it? And that is common sense because you have a club? Your logic is masterful. I HAVE A CLUB! SELL ME TURBOGRAFX STUFF FOR CHEAP! OTHERWISE I WILL CALL YOU A JACKASS AND WHINE ABOUT PRICES!
Also, "gouging."
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_gouging
QuotePrice gouging is a pejorative term referring to a situation in which a seller prices goods or commodities much higher than is considered reasonable or fair.
THE SELLER PRICES. Not the buyers in an open auction, the seller. The seller started the item (i.e. priced the item) at $10. The rest of the price determination was done by buyers. But, please, continue to use words wrong. Its amusing.
Great. An internet troll explaining the definition of "price." I'm still confused. If only he'd given a link to wikipedia!
Quote from: VestCunt on 10/22/2012, 05:35 PMGreat. An internet troll explaining the definition of "price." I'm still confused. If only he'd given a link to wikipedia!
Ah, yay, the angry short man shows up! You fail at reading comprehension. Here, I'll help you out. Here is the definition of price.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price
And, while we are in the mood to define things, lets put on some mood music, and define internet troll.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll
I'm not a troll, just because I show the silliness of the Fuck Ebay club. You seem to be the one to get inflammatory, and yet I'm the troll.
Quote from: DipshitKobold on 10/22/2012, 05:24 PMWait, it is common sense to sell it for less than he is able to get for it? And that is common sense because you have a club? Your logic is masterful. I HAVE A CLUB! SELL ME TURBOGRAFX STUFF FOR CHEAP! OTHERWISE I WILL CALL YOU A JACKASS AND WHINE ABOUT PRICES!
Also, "gouging."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_gouging
QuotePrice gouging is a pejorative term referring to a situation in which a seller prices goods or commodities much higher than is considered reasonable or fair.
THE SELLER PRICES. Not the buyers in an open auction, the seller. The seller started the item (i.e. priced the item) at $10. The rest of the price determination was done by buyers. But, please, continue to use words wrong. Its amusing.
Apparently you're too stupid to understand that we (the patrons of this thread) consider self-imposed gouging to be gouging by virtue of the buyer having based his/her approximation of value on never sold BINs, shill bid inflated end values, or some other foolish metric. Whether you agree with this idea or not is entirely irrelevant, as this is my goddamn thread and I get to make the rules.
You don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
Quote from: Nulltard on 10/22/2012, 05:49 PMOh man, I'm new here and not looking to make enemies...
Bravo, you're a gouger; and I don't give a hoot about your reasoning, as everyone has bills to pay. We don't need another guy telling us that it's all on the buyer's shoulders and that there's no such thing as gouging, so please take it elsewhere.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the
actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
Quote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
Whatever happened to play games just to play games? $200+ for a game that I can just burn or play on a emulator is just insane. Especially considering I remember seeing it on Turbo Zone Direct for $30 brand new not even 15 years ago. Hell GameDude doesn't even have it for that much (although they probably don't have it in stock). http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMNo thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
So you're going to continue to flout the rules and go off topic? This thread is for the posting and discussion of eBay auctions, not for discussion of whether or not gouging exists.
And as the thread starter, I do think there's some responsibility to try to keep the topic from getting out of hand; it's not like anyone else is going to do it for me.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMAlso, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
We keep hearing this from whiny douchebags like you, but it's patently false. The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of new users come in and feel welcome - it's just the mouthy clowns like you than come in and tell everyone to change that cry when nobody wants to be their friend or wants to sell them anything.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMNulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
Sure, chief. How many games have you sold here for below eBay pricing or given away for free? Zero?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:52 PMSo you're going to continue to flout the rules and go off topic? This thread is for the posting and discussion of eBay auctions, not for discussion of whether or not gouging exists.
And as the thread starter, I do think there's some responsibility to try to keep the topic from getting out of hand; it's not like anyone else is going to do it for me.
BigusSchmuckus called the auction a gouge. I pointed out two ways that classification was false, both by the seller's action, as well as the very definition of gouging. I don't see how that can be classified as anything other than a
discussion of an ebay auction. You somehow turned it into the meta-discussion of gouging. Apparently, the only thing on-topic to you is posts that agree with your worldly perspective. Sorry, but once again, you fail at definitions.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:52 PMWe keep hearing this from whiny douchebags like you, but it's patently false. The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of new users come in and feel welcome - it's just the mouthy clowns like you than come in and tell everyone to change that cry when nobody wants to be their friend or wants to sell them anything.
#1, it is deliciously ironic you claim I'm the rule violator. Here, let me quote a rule for you.
QuoteFoul language in the form of insults directed towards other forum members may result in a ban.
You've now called me a "whiny douchebag," repeatedly called me "clown" and nullify a "gouger." Oh, and your buddy VestCunt called me a "dickbag." You want to talk rules? How about having a conversation without resorting to cutesy insults?
#2, the only whining I see is coming from you, regarding the price of ebay items.
#3, I have not had any problems with people unwilling selling me things here. Like I said, I've had wonderful interactions here, and none of them are from people who are members of your anti-ebay club. Quit making stuff up to support your argument.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:52 PMSure, chief. How many games have you sold here for below eBay pricing or given away for free? Zero?
Zero, but I'm also not the one whining about ebay gougers, and how everything should be sold here, cheaply. You missed the point of this argument.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/22/2012, 06:39 PMWhatever happened to play games just to play games? $200+ for a game that I can just burn or play on a emulator is just insane. Especially considering I remember seeing it on Turbo Zone Direct for $30 brand new not even 15 years ago. Hell GameDude doesn't even have it for that much (although they probably don't have it in stock). http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html
There is sort of a conflict here... Like you said, if it were just about playing games, people could burn them, or use the cool-as-hell turbo everdrive. The people paying $200 for a CD place a huge amount of value on having the original media. Like you said, if it were just about playing the game, having the original media wouldn't matter.
This is what I don't understand - people realize that any TG16 game can now easily be played, on the original hardware, with minimal fuss or investment. Thus, it is really just to people who value having an original copy of a game, which, no matter how you look at it, is collecting. Anyone here who wants an original copy of magical chase on some level values the media. It just comes down to a debate of
how much you think it is worth, not whether or not it does have intrinsic value.
:roll: Please stop.
you guys are rediculous on so many levels complaining like this. Your mad because DH sells for 5-600 on ebay then when someone ends it early so that it only sells for 250. you cry just as much. its even more funny on a level you dont realize yet.
And what's funnier is there's no way that seller ended his auction of his first copy of DH early at 250. He's almost certainly lying (and a jerk for calling everyone bidding "fools") because someone made him an offer he took.
Quote from: VestCunt on 10/22/2012, 05:35 PMIf only he'd given a link to wikipedia!
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 05:42 PMHere is the definition of price.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price
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Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 08:02 PMBigusSchmuckus called the auction a gouge. I pointed out two ways that classification was false, both by the seller's action, as well as the very definition of gouging. I don't see how that can be classified as anything other than a discussion of an ebay auction. You somehow turned it into the meta-discussion of gouging. Apparently, the only thing on-topic to you is posts that agree with your worldly perspective. Sorry, but once again, you fail at definitions.
Gimme a break. Your post was not
solely about that single auction and was obviously more of a general snipe at this thread and the f@ck eBay club, and your reponse to being called a troll proves this point - "I'm not a troll, just because I show the silliness of the Fuck Ebay club."
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 08:02 PM#1, it is deliciously ironic you claim I'm the rule violator. Here, let me quote a rule for you.
QuoteFoul language in the form of insults directed towards other forum members may result in a ban.
You've now called me a "whiny douchebag," repeatedly called me "clown" and nullify a "gouger." Oh, and your buddy VestCunt called me a "dickbag." You want to talk rules? How about having a conversation without resorting to cutesy insults?
Try reading the entire rule. It's
foul language in the form of an insult that's against the rules, and you'd be hard pressed to find anyone outside of an Amish school room that would classify clown, gouger, whiny, or even douchebag as 'foul language'.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 08:02 PM#2, the only whining I see is coming from you, regarding the price of ebay items.
You're free to leave this thread at any time. Nobody will miss you.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 08:02 PMZero, but I'm also not the one whining about ebay gougers, and how everything should be sold here, cheaply. You missed the point of this argument.
I did get your point, doofus.
My point was that I (and many other users of this thread) have sold games here for reasonable prices and/or given games away, thus blowing your theory that none of us sell stuff here right out of the water.
Quote from: DarkKkobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
How did you figure this out? It must have taken a lot if time and detective work. As far as I can tell, it could only be one or two people. You obviously don't literally mean THE "handful" of "whiners", since I know some of them have done some super deals and free giveaways. So who are the handful of hypocrites among the handful of whiners?
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMNot surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
What. Are. You. Talking. About.
First, Fuck-Ebay-Club founder Sparky is a generosity
machine; up there with giants like Blue BMW and Bernie. Contemptible, gouging-thread starter NecroPhile? He orchestrates the Secret Santa. I've raffled, freebied, and my TG sales BITD were priced dirt cheap and sold out
very fast. Where are your sale threads? As a new member, this should be the point in your collecting career when you're buying lots and selling extras.
Second, your logic is retarded. Anti-gougers are the
least likely to hop on good deals. We're obviously not resellers hoarding the goods and most often we're grodnards who've had plenty of time to check off our want lists. I completed my TG wantlist years ago and I've bought three PCE games this year, all BIN's that weren't unusually cheap. We bitch because we have a historical perspective to compare to today's inflation and market manipulation. If you're looking for a scapegoat for your collecting failures and ineptitude, blame the spring chickens running around with holes in their pockets: alexduo, wolfsaq, you.
Finally, you have little ground to accuse others of stinginess or beating a topic into the ground. All you talk about are prices and collecting. For every ten posts about ebay auctions and sellers and prices and value and completeness you write one post about how your
one favorite game - DEII - is "OGM AWESOME!" You don't bring lulz, argue politics, review games, link deals, research hardware, post trivia, or ask gameplay advice.
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Anti-gougers should be your best friends: we're non-competitive, resourceful, and inclined to sell cheap. Even ebay-illiterate vermin like you have benefited from the flotsam in my wake (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg260321#msg260321). You don't hate us because we bitch about gouging, you hate us because you're dependent and you shot yourself in the foot. We can call you dickbag and tell you to shut up all day long, but you'll never stop shadowing our posts and hanging on every word because you don't know how to shop, you don't know how to fix stuff, you don't know what complete items look like, and you don't know the library. What kind of person associates with those who despise them? How much integrity do you have? You're like Butters. Or a George McFly who continues to take the bullying and never reaches the end of the movie.
Quote from: VestCunt on 10/23/2012, 05:43 PMLOTS OF BLABBING FEELING ALL SUPERIOR!
You don't bring lulz, argue politics, review games, link deals, research hardware, post trivia, or ask gameplay advice.
OOOOOHHHH REAALLLLY, I don't? LOL.
bring lulz, argue politics (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13213.0)
link deals (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12417.msg250587#msg250587)
review games (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4765.msg264106#msg264106)
research hardware (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12191.msg236029#msg236029)
ask gameplay advice. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13289.0)
Politifact has ranked your post "Pants-on-Fire."
Also, I don't see the people you talk about actually pissing and moaning in this thread. I rarely see Sparky post in here, nor Bernie. I see a circlejerk of assholishness to newbies, which consists mostly of you, Necromancer, and the ever rambling Black Tiger. Like I said, numerous times now, 99% of this forum consists of pretty nice people, I've had some great interactions here. Sparky, I'm sure, disagrees with my points about ebay, but he's certainly been nothing but nice. Necromancer can't handle when I point out his paranoid fantasies about gouging might not be true, to the point that he screams that I must leave his precious thread. Echo chamber was a great description by another assaulted newbie.
All I see from you is a vast sea of negativity. Anyone new getting into turbografx doesn't know enough. Anyone trying to go for a fullset of turbografx is going to sell it 30 seconds after they get it, because they haven't been on the forum forever. You've got this false sense of superiority because you've been into Turbografx longer. Heaven forbid a new person comes along and wants to experience the turbografx, and GASP has money to spend on it. You even admitted you are just a rage-junkie, looking for his next high. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13080.msg258840#msg258840)
And, taking the bullying? I'm pointing out the stupidity of the bullying from the veterans. I've now had multiple PMs from people saying "Don't feel beat up, veterans are bullies." Well, guess what, I don't. You are too much of an angry little man to actually care what you say. My ex called it "Short man syndrome." Its fun just to point out the way you are talking from your ass. Its most funny, because you, Necromancer, and BlackRambler have resorted to
ad hominem because you can't defend the actual points about "gouging."
I've shot myself in the foot? Not a single person who I've ACTUALLY dealt with gives a shit about me standing up to you and Necromancer. Your post has absolutely no basis in the real world. Hanging on your every word? I don't know how to buy? Ebay illiterate? These are pretty funny baseless attacks. Where do you get this bullshit?
And sadly, probably my best contribution to the turbografx community, my tool assisted speedruns, got no love.
I did a fucking 5-player Dungeon Explorer run by myself. No one even bothered to watch, or asked how I did that.
Here's a tip, stop being a dick to every new person. Oh, and do some research before you post, otherwise politifact will get you.
EDIT:
QuoteAs a new member, this should be the point in your collecting career when you're buying lots and selling extras.
Really? Way to dictate how I do my business. Oh wait, I'm closer than you think to a fullset ;)
This "veterans beat up noobs" is beyond overplayed. the ONLY noobs that get beat up on are gougers, loudmouth braggarts, and asshats like Xray, and Regal. A VAST majority are welcomed, and have zero issues.
" Anyone trying to go for a fullset of turbografx is going to sell it 30 seconds after they get it, because they haven't been on the forum forever."
Well seeing as this has happened ad nauseum....does it ALWAYS happen, no of course not....does it happen often enough to be a VERY solid trend, most def. Also this has NOTHING to do with how long they've been a member :roll:
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/23/2012, 07:03 PMI've now had multiple PMs from people saying "Don't feel beat up, veterans are bullies."
Why do guys like you and Nintega and JohnnyBlaze and Regal always claim to have invisible allies and a silent majority? Who would PM you private support and encouragement instead of standing up for their beliefs? Why would they let you take the heat when they just as easily say post here and say "guy's, I've gotta side with Kobold on this one"?
QuoteReally? Way to dictate how I do my business.
I don't care about your business, but if you're going to accuse me, NecroPhile, Black Tiger, and the Fuck Ebay Club of stinginess, you'd better be willing to match our generosity.
Quote from: guest on 10/23/2012, 07:03 PMAnd sadly, probably my best contribution to the turbografx community, my tool assisted speedruns, got no love.
I did a fucking 5-player Dungeon Explorer run by myself. No one even bothered to watch, or asked how I did that.
Dude! Post the links to this stuff (or PM me) because I am interested! I try to stay up to date with all the developments here, but I miss things or save stuff for later viewing (videos, web sites)...
Also, I am sure you know:
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http://junk.tg-16.com/audio/Slime_World/Slime_World_04.mp3
That is all.
Damn. I have to stop reinventing the wheel.
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EVERYONE PLEASE, OVER HERE, GET IN LINE...........Here is a tampon for you, and one for you. Dont worry I brought one for you too. oopps come back. Here you need one for your mouth as well.
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..The negativity here on the forum is ridiculous. Certain older members here have gotten rout of hand with the abusing/raping of new members. Claim its cried out is not an end all. Everyone needs to just shut the fuck up and ask why your here. If your not here to share game info and make a mockery of idiots on ebay ect then just go take a long walk off a short peer. The purpose of this thread is to point out the honest gouging/Shill bidding/ and gotta have it now stupidity. Instead we have this back and forth bickering. You all have made your point and had a real unhealthy cry over it. Everyone can now see who the asshole members are who are not worth your time.
Bad mouthing any forum member without cause needs to stop. Everyone is entitled to their opinion....respect it, you dont have to like it.
If you dont like the crap on ebay, then work together and do something about it. When prices get to high you need to coax the price market down. I have yet to see where crying about it actually fixed it.
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Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/24/2012, 11:27 AMIf you dont like the crap on ebay, then work together and do something about it. When prices get to high you need to coax the price market down. I have yet to see where crying about it actually fixed it.
I don't see what you're doing having a lasting effect either. It's good for teh lulz and
maybe screwing with concurrent auctions, but that's it.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 12:02 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 10/24/2012, 11:27 AMIf you dont like the crap on ebay, then work together and do something about it. When prices get to high you need to coax the price market down. I have yet to see where crying about it actually fixed it.
True, but at least its an effort and makes you guys laugh.
I don't see what you're doing having a lasting effect either. It's good for teh lulz and maybe screwing with concurrent auctions, but that's it.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/24/2012, 11:27 AMThe negativity here on the forum is rediculous. Certain older members here have gotten rout of hand with the abusing/raping of new members.
...Bad mouthing any forum member without cause needs to stop.
I don't see what you're talking about. Where's the rape and abuse? I argue with DK because he's wandered in here three different times looking for a fight. Otherwise I ignore him while he follows me around and calls me a dick. What else... I gave JonnyBlaze and Nintega some crap recently, but they're old members. I told wolfsaq he's a cross-posting spammer because he is. Otherwise I talk about stuff.
Look at all of the members and sort the new ones by date. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?action=mlist;sort=registered;start=0;desc) Where's the noob witch hunt? It's basically just NecroPhile and I ripping on one idiot a month who comes into this thread and goes off topic. DK is perfectly welcome to take his army of supporters and pontificate in a new thread where he can tell me to GTFO. In an effort to bury the hatchet, I'll even offer some subject titles that may appeal to him:
*Reseller Public Relations Think Tank
*The TurboGrafx: a Return on Your Investment
*Exploiting Communities for the Free Market
*The Mythology of Market Manipulation
*Is This a Good Deal?
*Help Me Fix My Stuff.
*Dungeon Explorer II: is it awesome or is it awesome? We think it's ALL THREE.
*The Meaning of "Price": a Closer Look.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 03:44 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 10/24/2012, 11:27 AMThe negativity here on the forum is rediculous. Certain older members here have gotten rout of hand with the abusing/raping of new members.
...Bad mouthing any forum member without cause needs to stop.
I don't see what you're talking about. Where's the rape and abuse? I argue with DK because he's wandered in here three different times looking for a fight. Otherwise I ignore him while he follows me around and calls me a dick. What else... I gave JonnyBlaze and Nintega some crap recently, but they're old members. I told wolfsaq he's a cross-posting spammer because he is. Otherwise I talk about stuff.
Look at all of the members and sort the new ones by date. (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?action=mlist;sort=registered;start=0;desc) Where's the noob witch hunt? It's basically just NecroPhile and I ripping on one idiot a month who comes into this thread and goes off topic. DK is perfectly welcome to take his army of supporters and pontificate in a new thread where he can tell me to GTFO. In an effort to bury the hatchet, I'll even offer some subject titles that may appeal to him:
*Reseller Public Relations Think Tank
*The TurboGrafx: a Return on Your Investment
*Exploiting Communities for the Free Market
*The Mythology of Market Manipulation
*Is This a Good Deal?
*Help Me Fix My Stuff.
*Dungeon Explorer II: is it awesome or is it awesome? We think it's ALL THREE.
*The Meaning of "Price": a Closer Look.
I will explain in a PM. this thread went off topic long enough I suppose.
LOL.. I mean damn.
Somewhat relevant, I just received a PM from a new member. And in it, he said this:
QuoteI just recently joined this forum as a new TG collector / gamer, and I expected people to basically ignore me and treat me like a "n00b" or whatever, but I've had quite the opposite experience so far.
You may proceed.
Whats the deal with the loose version of Bonk 3 going for so much now?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Turbo-Duo-Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-/121004992518?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D2974521728573754567%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D121004992518%26
And of course this idiot still thinks his Bonk 3 manual is worth even more than what he was charging to begin with:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Holy shit! $300 for the fuckin' manual?
Jesus...
Yeah that guy has been relisting for what? couple years now I think. He seems to change from 269- 299 every other auction. He is persistant I give him that.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 04:37 PMHoly shit! $300 for the fuckin' manual?
Jesus...
I'm pretty sure it costs $0.50 per listing to list in the video game accessory category. So, he's sunk about $4 into it since I've seen that auction. It will never, ever sell. So, pity his stupidity. I'm pretty sure any one can play Bonk 3 without the manual.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMNot surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
No all the people that piss and moan are the good guys giving free stuff away and the guys i trust.
I tell you one thing man if it were not for people like NecroPhile, VestCunt or Blacktiger and others this place would be over run with ebay prices ,gougers and the "oh my god I have to have it now" fools. It is the only forum where I know good deals can be had, fair prices are listed and if I sell or give FREE things away I know I wont regret it with the people on here. I am not talking about just the veteran's...... fify, glazeball , Lost Monkey are just a few that i would help out and there are a lot more, there only seems to be a few that actually have problems here, why is that?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockman-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/120997579549?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2c048b1d&autorefresh=true
We can blitzkrieg this guy with 2 cent offers. :P
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/24/2012, 04:50 PMI'm pretty sure it costs $0.50 per listing to list in the video game accessory category. So, he's sunk about $4 into it since I've seen that auction. It will never, ever sell. So, pity his stupidity. I'm pretty sure any one can play Bonk 3 without the manual.
The more you sell the more free listings you get, so I'd be surprised if he's paid even a penny relisting it thus far.
Quote from: DarkKkobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
dude you are 100% right. Don't worry about the clowns in this thread. This is the place for them to bitch and moan because they can't have certain games. I sell Turbob games on ebay for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars and I am proud of it.
I even have the same people from this thread actually buy my games for crazy money because they can't and never will find these games anywhere else.
NecroPhile, you are a piece of shit. GTFO please. We are sick and tired of your whining you bitch!
Ebay is the best place to find video games, period! Your stupid local stores have garbage and your dumbarse flea market trips are worthless because you find a turbo game there like what? once a year if you are lucky?
I hope Ebay prices keep going up, this is what makes video games collectables. If everything was dirt cheap then there would be no such thing as collecting.
This thread is fuckin fail!!!!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/24/2012, 05:30 PMQuote from: DarkKkobold on 10/24/2012, 04:50 PMI'm pretty sure it costs $0.50 per listing to list in the video game accessory category. So, he's sunk about $4 into it since I've seen that auction. It will never, ever sell. So, pity his stupidity. I'm pretty sure any one can play Bonk 3 without the manual.
The more you sell the more free listings you get, so I'd be surprised if he's paid even a penny relisting it thus far.
I can't 100% verify it either way, but I've yet to find a way to get free BIN listings on eBay. If you have an ebay store, it might be possible. I'd need to do research. I was just hoping that the fact that he was paying for this ridiculous listing would make people realize it was more his loss than theirs. Silver lining, maybe reduce some of the rage?
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 05:26 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMNot surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
No all the people that piss and moan are the good guys giving free stuff away and the guys i trust.
I tell you one thing man if it were not for people like NecroPhile, VestCunt or Blacktiger and others this place would be over run with ebay prices ,gougers and the "oh my god I have to have it now" fools. It is the only forum where I know good deals can be had, fair prices are listed and if I sell or give FREE things away I know I wont regret it with the people on here. I am not talking about just the veteran's...... fify, glazeball , Lost Monkey are just a few that i would help out and there are a lot more, there only seems to be a few that actually have problems here, why is that?
I have seen the awesomeness of FiftyQuid, turboswimzz, professorprofessorson, you, and etc. I have not seen this from VestCunt or NecroPhile. I've only seen them on the assault. I've not been here extremely long, so in the past, they may have been very generous. However, I don't believe previous generosity should enable carte blanche to attack people you disagree with.
This conversation started because I defended a seller who ended his auction EARLY, to sell LOWER, and STILL he was called a gouger, simply because people didn't like the price others are bidding. The only defense put forward was "We have a FUCK EBAY club." Oh, and DildoKKKobold sucks was the other defense.
I'm not denying there are legitimate gougers. However, calling anyone who posts an auction for a rare game a gouger is just misdirected anger.
I like you Sparky, you seem like a genuinely nice guy. I don't like the concept of your club. It inspires hostility towards any person who uses ebay, for either selling or buying. It also removes any chance of legitimate debate, as it gives an "Us vs. them" mentality, which just exacerbates this hostility.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 10/24/2012, 05:31 PMThis thread is fuckin fail!!!!
Oh god, I don't need people like this defending me...
Plus, I enjoy game hunting at my local flea market. :(
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 10/24/2012, 05:31 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
dude you are 100% right. Don't worry about the clowns in this thread. This is the place for them to bitch and moan because they can't have certain games. I sell Turbob games on ebay for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars and I am proud of it.
I even have the same people from this thread actually buy my games for crazy money because they can't and never will find these games anywhere else.
Necromancer, you are a piece of shit. GTFO please. We are sick and tired of your whining you bitch!
Ebay is the best place to find video games, period! Your stupid local stores have garbage and your dumbarse flea market trips are worthless because you find a turbo game there like what? once a year if you are lucky?
I hope Ebay prices keep going up, this is what makes video games collectables. If everything was dirt cheap then there would be no such thing as collecting.
This thread is fuckin fail!!!!
Who else was it that called everyone here "clowns" all the time? This is definitely trolling. He is trying to poke at as many nerves as he can.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 10/24/2012, 05:31 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
dude you are 100% right. Don't worry about the clowns in this thread. This is the place for them to bitch and moan because they can't have certain games. I sell Turbob games on ebay for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars and I am proud of it.
I even have the same people from this thread actually buy my games for crazy money because they can't and never will find these games anywhere else.
Necromancer, you are a piece of shit. GTFO please. We are sick and tired of your whining you bitch!
Ebay is the best place to find video games, period! Your stupid local stores have garbage and your dumbarse flea market trips are worthless because you find a turbo game there like what? once a year if you are lucky?
I hope Ebay prices keep going up, this is what makes video games collectables. If everything was dirt cheap then there would be no such thing as collecting.
This thread is fuckin fail!!!!
Um...bye.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/24/2012, 05:42 PMI have seen the awesomeness of FiftyQuid, turboswimzz, professorprofessorson, you, and etc. This conversation started because I defended a seller who ended his auction EARLY, to sell LOWER, and STILL he was called a gouger, simply because people didn't like the price others are bidding. The only defense put forward was "We have a FUCK EBAY club." Oh, and DarkKobold sucks was the other defense.
I'm not denying there are legitimate gougers. However, calling anyone who posts an auction for a rare game a gouger is just misdirected anger.
I like you Sparky, you seem like a genuinely nice guy. I don't like the concept of your club. It inspires hostility towards any person who uses ebay, for either selling or buying. It also removes any chance of legitimate debate, as it gives an "Us vs. them" mentality, which just exacerbates this hostility.
you read into things way to much man as people are generally speaking here even read the rules of the f-ebay club, You can use ebay if you have common sense, and i think one of those comments taht stirred you up came from BigusSchmuck and he is not even a member of the f-ebay club. You sound like lawyer.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20130522023058im_/http://www.stardestroyer.net/BoardPics/ThreadClosed.jpg)
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 10/24/2012, 05:31 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/22/2012, 06:10 PMYou don't like it? Then get the fuck out and start your own thread about how there's no such thing as gouging.
How many times must I say this?!?
No thanks. Until someone with authority actually speaks, I'll continue to point out the stupidity of terms like "self-gouging," and the blatant hypocrisy in this thread. Last I checked, you weren't king of this forum, and general forum etiquette does not say that "the topic starter gets to dictate exactly what is posted in an open thread." You sound like a petulant child, and because he isn't getting his way, will pack up his toys and take them home so the other children can't play with them. Stop acting like you own this thread, because you don't.
Also, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
Nulltard, don't worry, this juvenile "MY THREAD MY THREAD" activity is not an indicator of normal activity here, and I've had some great interactions with people here who don't act this way. Not surprisingly, the handful of users who piss and moan about "gougers" are also the ones jumping on every deal, and not offering any of their own.
dude you are 100% right. Don't worry about the clowns in this thread. This is the place for them to bitch and moan because they can't have certain games. I sell Turbob games on ebay for hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars and I am proud of it.
I even have the same people from this thread actually buy my games for crazy money because they can't and never will find these games anywhere else.
Necromancer, you are a piece of shit. GTFO please. We are sick and tired of your whining you bitch!
Ebay is the best place to find video games, period! Your stupid local stores have garbage and your dumbarse flea market trips are worthless because you find a turbo game there like what? once a year if you are lucky?
I hope Ebay prices keep going up, this is what makes video games collectables. If everything was dirt cheap then there would be no such thing as collecting.
This thread is fuckin fail!!!!
You know you're doing good when you've got ninnypants on your side.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/24/2012, 05:42 PMI have seen the awesomeness of FiftyQuid, turboswimzz, professorprofessorson, you, and etc. I have not seen this from Vestcoat or Necromancer. I've only seen them on the assault. I've not been here extremely long, so in the past, they may have been very generous. However, I don't believe previous generosity should enable carte blanche to attack people you disagree with.
Sorry you weren't aware of my sales. And again, don't throw the first stone when you've done nothing.
QuoteThis conversation started because I defended a seller who ended his auction EARLY, to sell LOWER, and STILL he was called a gouger, simply because people didn't like the price others are bidding. The only defense put forward was "We have a FUCK EBAY club." Oh, and DarkKobold sucks was the other defense.
Hey idiot: I didn't disagree with you. You're right - Bardoly was taking a fairly extreme stance. All I said is that adults don't need a self-righteous lecture on the definition of "price". Then you hurled accusations of stinginess and I pointed out that you suck. Good times.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 05:52 PMQuote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 05:42 PMI have seen the awesomeness of FiftyQuid, turboswimzz, professorprofessorson, you, and etc. This conversation started because I defended a seller who ended his auction EARLY, to sell LOWER, and STILL he was called a gouger, simply because people didn't like the price others are bidding. The only defense put forward was "We have a FUCK EBAY club." Oh, and DarkKobold sucks was the other defense.
I'm not denying there are legitimate gougers. However, calling anyone who posts an auction for a rare game a gouger is just misdirected anger.
I like you Sparky, you seem like a genuinely nice guy. I don't like the concept of your club. It inspires hostility towards any person who uses ebay, for either selling or buying. It also removes any chance of legitimate debate, as it gives an "Us vs. them" mentality, which just exacerbates this hostility.
you read into things way to much man as people are generally speaking here even read the rules of the f-ebay club, You can use ebay if you have common sense, and i think one of those comments taht stirred you up came from BigusSchmuck and he is not even a member of the f-ebay club. You sound like lawyer.
Am I wrong for thinking paying $200+ is too much for a game? Its just my opinion and thats it. You can laugh and hoot at me all you want, but even in the 90s when I saw a $200 price tag on Neo Geo games I thought even back then that was extreme. This thread has been derailed enough for one day I think.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 03:44 PMDK is perfectly welcome to take his army of supporters and pontificate in a new thread where he can tell me to GTFO. In an effort to bury the hatchet, I'll even offer some subject titles that may appeal to him:
*Reseller Public Relations Think Tank
*The TurboGrafx: a Return on Your Investment
*Exploiting Communities for the Free Market
*The Mythology of Market Manipulation
*Is This a Good Deal?
*Help Me Fix My Stuff.
*Dungeon Explorer II: is it awesome or is it awesome? We think it's ALL THREE.
*The Meaning of "Price": a Closer Look.
I LOLed. Quite a bit, actually.
Quote from: guest on 10/24/2012, 05:42 PMOh god, I don't need people like this defending me...
Why not? He only said what you're thinking...
Chris
Yeah sorry Nintega someone called out TurboKid as you before you even made a single post. Funny stuff though. I don't think anyone is paying you top dollar for any of your scratched up dirty loose hu cards. You're just jealous cause you aren't in our special club!
this thread is to talk shit about those pricing shit high. there will always be someone willing to buy it, what the smart guys should do is make repro games and take the mystique outta some of this shit. i see it all the time with VW parts....and you folks calling out high prices due to "rarity" yeah you can go get fucked! because im not buying.
Wait wait wait! What the hell? Turbo gouging? On ebay? WTF? New(ish) members defending free market? :? What does it all mean? :?:
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512033108im_/https://www.superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/darkkbm.jpg)
Quote from: 420GOAT on 10/24/2012, 07:50 PMthis thread is to talk shit about those pricing shit high. there will always be someone willing to buy it, what the smart guys should do is make repro games and take the mystique outta some of this shit. i see it all the time with VW parts....and you folks calling out high prices due to "rarity" yeah you can go get fucked! because im not buying.
I would def like to start repop'ing games. Most of us here agree we just want to play it not really collect it. Unfortunately I dont know how to go about it.
ys 1&2 for 55.00?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993012838?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
What......is......it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PLAYDIA-SYSTEM-W-GAMES-ADD-THIS-WITH-YOUR-NINTENDO-NEO-GEO-TURBO-GRAFX-/321007447183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abd88ec8f
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/25/2012, 12:55 PMQuote from: 420GOAT on 10/24/2012, 07:50 PMthis thread is to talk shit about those pricing shit high. there will always be someone willing to buy it, what the smart guys should do is make repro games and take the mystique outta some of this shit. i see it all the time with VW parts....and you folks calling out high prices due to "rarity" yeah you can go get fucked! because im not buying.
I would def like to start repop'ing games. Most of us here agree we just want to play it not really collect it. Unfortunately I dont know how to go about it.
ys 1&2 for 55.00?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320993012838?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I can do better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-ACTION-RPG-BRAND-NEW-Uncirculated-Print-/221142128752?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337d191870
WOW ! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
So my black and white french booklet is worth a lot then ! :dance:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5M-AV-3-RCA-Phono-Console-cable-For-Playstation-PS3-2-/330572745314?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item4cf7abca62
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/25/2012, 03:32 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5M-AV-3-RCA-Phono-Console-cable-For-Playstation-PS3-2-/330572745314?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item4cf7abca62
Heh, looks like a typo, as he's sold 135 of 'em so far but at 1.4-1.5 pounds each.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 10/25/2012, 01:33 PMWhat......is......it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PLAYDIA-SYSTEM-W-GAMES-ADD-THIS-WITH-YOUR-NINTENDO-NEO-GEO-TURBO-GRAFX-/321007447183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abd88ec8f
A game system that came out just before the Playstation in Japan only. It was more of an educational game system.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-CD-Duo-Game-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-US-Version-/140873372959?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ccb5151f
And it doesn't come with the manual no less. Looks awfully suspicious too, maybe a bootleg? Hmm
The legit reprint versions came with a black and white photocopy manual too. Perhaps it one of those.
I am 95% sure this was in that lot that was posted a few weeks back in the "bad auctions" thread.
The seller told me he bought it direct from Hudson BITD and received only a photocopied manual. Looks like this guy probably won that auction and is now parting everything out.
That seller also had the unusual Duo to TG tap.
Quote from: jperryss on 10/26/2012, 02:01 PMI am 95% sure this was in that lot that was posted a few weeks back in the "bad auctions" thread.
The seller told me he bought it direct from Hudson BITD and received only a photocopied manual. Looks like this guy probably won that auction and is now parting everything out.
That seller also had the unusual Duo to TG tap.
Right on the money. The winner had 16,764 feedback. (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=190733277383) This seller has 16,764 feedback.
Bought the lot, chopped it up, and is now selling it in pieces. A quick calc says he's already made about $850 off that lot, still with some big ticket items to go. That said, I haven't accounted for the fees he's paid. His margins are looking really, really small. What a waste of time and effort, for maybe $200 profit.
Quote from: reno5 on 10/25/2012, 02:42 PMWOW ! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
So my black and white french booklet is worth a lot then ! :dance:
How do you know it Black & White??
I don't see a pic, or he must of changed it
Quote from: guest on 10/26/2012, 02:23 PMQuote from: jperryss on 10/26/2012, 02:01 PMI am 95% sure this was in that lot that was posted a few weeks back in the "bad auctions" thread.
The seller told me he bought it direct from Hudson BITD and received only a photocopied manual. Looks like this guy probably won that auction and is now parting everything out.
That seller also had the unusual Duo to TG tap.
Right on the money. The winner had 16,764 feedback. (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=190733277383) This seller has 16,764 feedback.
Bought the lot, chopped it up, and is now selling it in pieces. A quick calc says he's already made about $850 off that lot, still with some big ticket items to go. That said, I haven't accounted for the fees he's paid. His margins are looking really, really small. What a waste of time and effort, for maybe $200 profit.
I was actually following it until maybe the 2nd to last day since there were no bids on it. It had a high starting price of $800 or so.
I exchanged emails with the seller and he was very pleasant, even taking some extra pictures for me and responding within an hour or two to all of my emails. Seemed to be a reluctant seller that didn't really have the time to list everything separately. I actually felt kinda bad for him, but am glad he took in a decent sum for everything.
I got majorly pounced on when I joined, for asking simple questions that had been answered years ago in hard to find threads. I didn't feel welcome at all. The only member here who actually made me feel welcome at first was herctnt. Sorry if this's a bit off topic, please direct me to a better thread for this if there is one.
Quote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 06:52 PMQuote from: guest on 10/22/2012, 06:25 PMAlso, I think it is necessary for a sane voice to be in here, because there seems to be a handful of users that can only can cuss and name call at newbies, which is not good for any forum. I doubt the actual moderators and owners want the old timers constantly screaming at new members of the community, scaring them off.
We keep hearing this from whiny douchebags like you, but it's patently false. The truth of the matter is that the vast majority of new users come in and feel welcome - it's just the mouthy clowns like you than come in and tell everyone to change that cry when nobody wants to be their friend or wants to sell them anything.
Yeah the outlay of cash this guy had to put down just to wind up reselling that much of it, plus his time doesn't seem worth it.
Quote from: KnightWarrior on 10/26/2012, 02:43 PMHow do you know it Black & White??
I don't see a pic, or he must of changed it
Was talking about mine ! :) He has the color one and i have the french version printed in black in white. We had it in the Canadian version of the game.
It's not the same booklet. Mine is a folded glossy paper sheet but still an original one given in the box.
I completely side with kobold on this one.
Quote from: guest on 10/23/2012, 07:55 PMQuote from: guest on 10/23/2012, 07:03 PMI've now had multiple PMs from people saying "Don't feel beat up, veterans are bullies."
Why do guys like you and Nintega and JohnnyBlaze and Regal always claim to have invisible allies and a silent majority? Who would PM you private support and encouragement instead of standing up for their beliefs? Why would they let you take the heat when they just as easily say post here and say "guy's, I've gotta side with Kobold on this one"?
One thing this forum is great at, is having the shittiest search engine known to man.
It can't things from a few days ago let alone a few years ago.
If you type something like Sega in, it will return "Did you mean
SexOrgy"
Ya....so I feel for anyone trying to dig up old info here :(
Quote from: Drakon on 10/26/2012, 03:38 PMI got majorly pounced on when I joined, for asking simple questions that had been answered years ago in hard to find threads. I didn't feel welcome at all. The only member here who actually made me feel welcome at first was herctnt. Sorry if this's a bit off topic, please direct me to a better thread for this if there is one.
It's not that which bothered me, it's the mentality of some of the older members and how they treat new(er) people.
Anyway more on topic. Yes prices on ebay have significantly inflated since I started buying stuff there, I just figured that over time all this hardware was getting into the hands of people who really know what it's worth. Back when I started using ebay it felt to me like everything there was undervalued because most of it was in the hands of people who have zero clue what the true value is. I've seen some hilariously priced things on ebay that nobody would ever pay the asking price for so I do consider those to be gouging.
Quote from: bust3dstr8 on 10/26/2012, 04:32 PMOne thing this forum is great at, is having the shittiest search engine known to man.
It can't things from a few days ago let alone a few years ago.
If you type something like Sega in, it will return "Did you mean SexOrgy"
Ya....so I feel for anyone trying to dig up old info here :(
Quote from: Drakon on 10/26/2012, 03:38 PMI got majorly pounced on when I joined, for asking simple questions that had been answered years ago in hard to find threads. I didn't feel welcome at all. The only member here who actually made me feel welcome at first was herctnt. Sorry if this's a bit off topic, please direct me to a better thread for this if there is one.
Quote from: jperryss on 10/26/2012, 02:01 PMI am 95% sure this was in that lot that was posted a few weeks back in the "bad auctions" thread.
The seller told me he bought it direct from Hudson BITD and received only a photocopied manual. Looks like this guy probably won that auction and is now parting everything out.
That seller also had the unusual Duo to TG tap.
Like NecroPhile alluded to, TZD reprinted 500-1000 copies of DEII c.1996 with b/w, photocopied manuals and no tray insert.
The unusual Tap is also somewhat legitimate. TZD swapped cables in a bunch of multitaps, making "Reverse Duo Taps" and "Reverse Turbo Taps" that were distributed far and wide. Game Dude accidentally sent me a used Reverse Duo Tap in '97. I didn't know what the heck it was and they sent me a free replacement when I complained. Games to Go in MN also had some used Reverse Taps pass through their doors.
Quote from: Drakon on 10/26/2012, 03:38 PMI got majorly pounced on when I joined, for asking simple questions that had been answered years ago in hard to find threads. I didn't feel welcome at all. The only member here who actually made me feel welcome at first was herctnt. Sorry if this's a bit off topic, please direct me to a better thread for this if there is one.
I've just reviewed your beginnings here (first 150 posts or so), and the majority of 'em were of a technical nature, where your questions were answered and kudos were given for your mod work. That wasn't welcoming? The only things even remotely negative were when someone questioned the necessity of a mod or suggested ways to make them better (a.k.a. - constructive criticism), neither of which should've made you feel unwelcome.
But I'm sure you're referencing your CDR question, which was ~90 posts in. Most of the negativity there was extremely mild (especially in the first two pages), amounting to little more than people saying 'oh no, not this again', and more than once you were told it's just a tired topic and not to take it personally, though you obviously did. In any case, the 'horrors' of that thread could've been avoided had you bothered to use search (you admitted to not even trying).
'Majorly pounced on' indeed.
Is it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
Quote from: guest on 10/26/2012, 05:18 PMQuote from: Drakon on 10/26/2012, 03:38 PMI got majorly pounced on when I joined, for asking simple questions that had been answered years ago in hard to find threads. I didn't feel welcome at all. The only member here who actually made me feel welcome at first was herctnt. Sorry if this's a bit off topic, please direct me to a better thread for this if there is one.
I've just reviewed your beginnings here (first 150 posts or so), and the majority of 'em were of a technical nature, where your questions were answered and kudos were given for your mod work. That wasn't welcoming? The only things even remotely negative were when someone questioned the necessity of a mod or suggested ways to make them better (a.k.a. - constructive criticism), neither of which should've made you feel unwelcome.
But I'm sure you're referencing your CDR question, which was ~90 posts in. Most of the negativity there was extremely mild (especially in the first two pages), amounting to little more than people saying 'oh no, not this again', and more than once you were told it's just a tired topic and not to take it personally, though you obviously did. In any case, the 'horrors' of that thread could've been avoided had you bothered to use search (you admitted to not even trying).
'Majorly pounced on' indeed.
Clinically they would say that he has a "victim mentality" personality trait going on. Nothing you say or do is going to make someone like that feel any other way short of rolling out the red carpet for their every log in, daily worship of their very existence, and showering them with rainbow sprinkled praises for their every accomplishment, no matter how trivial or minor they may be. People like that tend to always feel they are in a constant state of being victimized by people secretly conspiring against them, and perceive even something simple like constructive criticism as a threat of some type to them, their mental well being, their reputation, etc.
Small things will always be made out to be large issues, huge crimes committed against them, and where none exist at all, they will make them up. They will spend countless hours blaming others for crap they started themselves, gossiping, and try to elicit as many sympathetic ears as possible (which is exactly what he has been doing as of late, both publicly and privately via pm). If you don't side with him, more often then not, you're perceived to be one of his persecutors also.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
I kinda wonder what the best offers are on that one? And yeah, its always possible he could be doing that with a fake or secondary buyers account. Since ebay doesn't go out of their way to confirm a actual payment has been sent between the bidder and sellers account, and bidder details like their home state are hidden now, this activity and shill bidding is easily pulled off.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
Or was he just fooled into thinking that someone actually paid $1325 for a copy the other day and is reacting accordingly?
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/27/2012, 04:59 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
Or was he just fooled into thinking that someone actually paid $1325 for a copy the other day and is reacting accordingly?
In that case hes saving the next buyer a potential $325. What a steal! :lol:
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
My patented $5 offer was just auto-declined... :( *sniff* No love for Abraham Lincoln these days, I tells ya... ;)
Quote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
There is evidence for and against this being the case-
In favor:
* The last one had two bidders that jacked the price from $412 to $1,325. That would mean that p***o(18,550) (the loser) would pay at least $1300 for this item. Why has p***o not purchased this?
Against:
* o***r (414) and p***o (18,550) have really, really high feedback, and so does this seller, earnestevans (400). Why would he risk his 18,000 feedback account to boost an auction? 18,000 feedback is a really, really high number to get. Oh, and ghidorah68 (337) would ALSO have to be his account.
That is four high feedback ebay accounts in on one price boosting? Difficult, but not impossible.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 10/27/2012, 07:56 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
There is evidence for and against this being the case-
In favor:
* The last one had two bidders that jacked the price from $412 to $1,325. That would mean that p***o(18,550) (the loser) would pay at least $1300 for this item. Why has p***o not purchased this?
Against:
* o***r (414) and p***o (18,550) have really, really high feedback, and so does this seller, earnestevans (400). Why would he risk his 18,000 feedback account to boost an auction? 18,000 feedback is a really, really high number to get. Oh, and ghidorah68 (337) would ALSO have to be his account.
That is four high feedback ebay accounts in on one price boosting? Difficult, but not impossible.
o***r (414) = blowncamaroz28
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=ghidorah68&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2012, 08:10 PMQuote from: guest on 10/27/2012, 07:56 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
There is evidence for and against this being the case-
In favor:
* The last one had two bidders that jacked the price from $412 to $1,325. That would mean that p***o(18,550) (the loser) would pay at least $1300 for this item. Why has p***o not purchased this?
Against:
* o***r (414) and p***o (18,550) have really, really high feedback, and so does this seller, earnestevans (400). Why would he risk his 18,000 feedback account to boost an auction? 18,000 feedback is a really, really high number to get. Oh, and ghidorah68 (337) would ALSO have to be his account.
That is four high feedback ebay accounts in on one price boosting? Difficult, but not impossible.
o***r (414) = blowncamaroz28
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=ghidorah68&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Yeah, I posted that in the "Dynastic Hero" thread along with the 2nd high bidder "motorshops".
The whole thing stinks of a plan to manipulate
lower prices that backfired.
"dsmking2011" ends an auction early to sell a copy to "je5867"
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=je5867&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
"je5867" ends an auction early for the same item within an hour of winning from "dsmking2011".
Then "blowncamaroz28" suddenly bids on an auction at $1325, seemingly to keep "motorshops" from winning a non existent item...
Nice job.. now the gougers think that it is worth $1325 instead of the previously gouged $560..
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2012, 07:30 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 10/27/2012, 06:20 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
My patented $5 offer was just auto-declined... :( *sniff* No love for Abraham Lincoln these days, I tells ya... ;)
Not true! I just watched him hunt vampires and enjoyed it more than expected.
My point is affirmed by the production of those movies, including the Zombies v. Lincoln one! ;) Eh, j/k, I dunno about the big budget one, I read it was hated, others say it was good. Trolls questioned Roger Ebert's mental faculties for giving it 3 stars. Whatever, I'll have to see it for myself some time, but no rush.
QuoteMaybe you should offer to trade the blu-ray for Tonma.
Not sure I get the joke here (
not familiar with Tonma or why you picked it in this context), but anyhow, this guy wants a gold brick for the game, and eh, I think he should get one in the form of being whacked over the head with it! ;) Yeah sure, my feelings get hurt every time I learn that a $5 bill doesn't go as far as it used to, but oh well... I'll manage.
Anyway, so the greed/gouging/profiteering continues I see - I haven't visited this thread in a while actually. I see that megahit79 is still at it with the BabyRuthBonk III manual at the $300 range; somebody posted that as if it was new... Heh-heh. Persistent bastard, gotta give him credit there, he never gives up hope on finding a sucker for it! Though he did lower his magical $30,000 gold-brick of a SNK cart to $10,000 at least (
after we explained to him it wasn't the prototype cart that he thought it was after he bought it for a $1000?)... What a swell guy! ;)
Besides baldguyvideogames, where the criticism actually inspired feelings of guilt in a greed/gouger/profiteer type situation and led to him coming to this forum and selling the stuff at more respectable rates (
from what I heard from those that bought games from him), has there ever been another case like that, where this thread and its criticism led to a positive outcome like that? I ask since a few prior posts back, an opinion was shared that this thread *never* changes anything/has no effect, etc. Clearly there was no effect on megahit (
and I assume that to be true for most), other than learning he didn't buy the prototype that he thought he did and hence had to lower his asking price on that basis (
I also suspect he must've got more criticism from elsewhere just on pure greed combined with pure stupidity/lack of fact-checking), but to say there has never been an effect isn't accurate.
Well, just a few days ago, the seller of the Bonk 3 HuCard with Manual in a Keith Courage case with the spine sticker peeled off lowered his starting bid from $300.00 to $190.00 after I mentioned to him that his price was too high, and it should be at or below $150.00-$200.00. His auction ended today with one bidder winning at the starting bid of $190.00. So, I suppose that good can happen occasionally. $190.00 may still be a little high for many people, but it at least came down out of outrageously-high-gouging territory in my book.
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2012, 07:56 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 10/27/2012, 04:01 PMIs it me or is this is asshole just reselling stuff to himself to jack up prices?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-/271090986028?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1e482c2c
...* The last one had two bidders that jacked the price from $412 to $1,325. That would mean that p***o(18,550) (the loser) would pay at least $1300 for this item. Why has p***o not purchased this?
...
p***o (motorshops) didn't buy the $1000 one because when he "lost" the ghidora auction to ghidora's buddy, he bought this one instead:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140869936215
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=motorshops&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/28/2012, 12:20 AMhttp://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=motorshops&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
That list is like, $50,000 in ebay spending.
In what, 30 days? Does he spend $600,000 a year on ebay?
EDIT: Someone else did the total... it was $16,000ish. Still insane.
Aug 24th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve) is sold for a BIN of $24.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/120974308797?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2aa175bd
Sept 9th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve in the exact same condition) is sold by plcards for $103.83
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-TG16-Turbo-/140841821869?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cad3a6ad
Pure Gouging!!!!!!!
Quote from: guest on 10/28/2012, 12:15 PMAug 24th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve) is sold for a BIN of $24.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/120974308797?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2aa175bd
Sept 9th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve in the exact same condition) is sold by plcards for $103.83
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-TG16-Turbo-/140841821869?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cad3a6ad
Yeah, about 75% of the low BIN are won by PLass and a few other gougers
Oh look, now people think Cotton is worth $500. Thanks a lot, MadGear/16-Bit!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Super-CD-Rom-Turbo-Duo-/160908547557?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2576e595e5
Quote from: VestCunt on 09/14/2012, 02:52 PMWhat you're doing is planting seeds for later inflation. You know it's not going to sell and people will scoff, but when they see it suddenly become "no longer available" they'll start to wonder what if it really sold for $500. Then all you need is a couple months of scarcity before people get desperate and $500 becomes the new price. You're trying to make Cotton the next runaway witch on the inflation broomstick.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 10/28/2012, 12:15 PMAug 24th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve) is sold for a BIN of $24.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/120974308797?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2aa175bd
Sept 9th: Legend of Hero Tonma (HuCard with sleeve in the exact same condition) is sold by plcards for $103.83
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-TurboGrafx-16-1993-TG16-Turbo-/140841821869?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cad3a6ad
Very honest ebayer. Will
by from again and again a++++
Member id plcards
Sep-01-12 13:41
Legend of Hero Tonma (TurboGrafx-16, 1993) (#120974308797) US $24.99 View Item
... Yup. Also, by? Really? Intelligent person, clearly.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/28/2012, 02:45 PMYeah, about 75% of the low BIN are won by PLass and a few other gougers
Luckily, they don't catch everything.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271085725145?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
nice pick up dark! I've gotten a few too. it's great when you get lucky!
$203 shipped for a sealed copy of John Madden Duo CD Football (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-JOHN-MADDEN-DUO-CD-FOOTBALL-new-factory-sealed-perfect-/221146760594?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337d5fc592). :|
The strange thing is what appears to be a 110 euro price tag on it; what's this thing doing in Europe and why does this guy think it's worth $60 extra?
Bahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
Quote from: guest on 10/30/2012, 05:40 PM$203 shipped for a sealed copy of John Madden Duo CD Football (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-JOHN-MADDEN-DUO-CD-FOOTBALL-new-factory-sealed-perfect-/221146760594?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337d5fc592). :|
The strange thing is what appears to be a 110 euro price tag on it; what's this thing doing in Europe and why does this guy think it's worth $60 extra?
Are you saying that this game should be going for $140ish?
Quote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
I was just looking at the auction. I didn't know Megaman was released for the PCE so I was considering buying it and then looked at the price. WTF?!
That game is supposed to be free and it is an nes port. Bonknuts from the forums here did the work on it. http://pcedev.wordpress.com/downloads-and-links/
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/30/2012, 10:18 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
I was just looking at the auction. I didn't know Megaman was released for the PCE so I was considering buying it and then looked at the price. WTF?!
Well, this is where it came from:
http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/
And he still has 'em for sale at 49 EUR which = $63 USD. "RARE" indeed... But yeah, he took Bonknuts' free port work, pressed CDs and threw 'em up for sale. Same guy that did the Sapphire bootlegs.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/30/2012, 10:08 PMAre you saying that this game should be going for $140ish?
Lord no! I meant why are they (a store) trying to get 50% more on eBay than what they presumably sell it for locally (assuming that sticker is theirs).
Hows this for a gouge?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-HUDSON-Rare-/160910274459?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2576ffef9b
Its not even the U.S version that everyone is after, just the PCE version.
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/30/2012, 11:33 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 10/30/2012, 10:18 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
I was just looking at the auction. I didn't know Megaman was released for the PCE so I was considering buying it and then looked at the price. WTF?!
Well, this is where it came from:
http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/
And he still has 'em for sale at 49 EUR which = $63 USD. "RARE" indeed... But yeah, he took Bonknuts' free port work, pressed CDs and threw 'em up for sale. Same guy that did the Sapphire bootlegs.
Yep and BlueBMW gave away 3490875908723450987608792345087+1 of those for free. Granted I think they were lose copies, but still.
I also :lol: at the John Madden price. Thank you people that never cared about the Turbo.
And then this idiot:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-HuCARD-Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-1993-MINT-/170933552757?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cc6f0675
Quote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
Well well well..... Look at what we have here.. As for the above eBay item for that insane asking price, I messaged the seller.. Here is what I sent..
QuoteYou do realize, that I sold this very game to you a few months back, with a very detailed description letting the buyer know is was not a legit release, AND was a CDr game, not a pressed CD. If you do not remove this listing or at the very least give a more detailed description, I will be reporting this to eBay. It is unfair for you to try and take advantage of someone that is ignorant of the item in question. Also, this is not a RARE game, the item can be bought for WAY less than your insane Buy It Now price. http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/
I thought the name sounded familiar when I clicked on the auction, he just bought this from me towards the end of the summer, and paid about what I paid when I bought it directly from anime4ever.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-CD-16-Bit-Genesis-Bundle-14-Games-Music-/170933477136?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cc6ddf10 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-CD-16-Bit-Genesis-Bundle-14-Games-Music-/170933477136?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cc6ddf10)
Love how he sets a Model 1 Sega CD bundle up for a low ass bid, but can't do the same for Bonk 3. :roll:
Quote from: guest on 10/31/2012, 10:05 AMQuote from: Bardoly on 10/30/2012, 10:08 PMAre you saying that this game should be going for $140ish?
Lord no! I meant why are they (a store) trying to get 50% more on eBay than what they presumably sell it for locally (assuming that sticker is theirs).
Ah... I thought that you had gone off the deep end and were now valuing Madden games at $100 each. :roll:
I had not noticed the price sticker on the front. #-o
I would assume that this sealed copy should actually be going for $10-25 or so?
Quote from: Bernie on 10/31/2012, 02:57 PMWell well well..... Look at what we have here.. As for the above eBay item for that insane asking price, I messaged the seller.. Here is what I sent..
I thought the name sounded familiar when I clicked on the auction, he just bought this from me towards the end of the summer, and paid about what I paid when I bought it directly from anime4ever.
Fuck him. I already turned that meatsack in for selling a booty, but I'll be surprised if ebay does anything.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/31/2012, 03:03 PMI would assume that this sealed copy should actually be going for $10-25 or so?
That sounds about right to me - probably towards the upper end since it's sealed.
QuoteFuck him. I already turned that meatsack in for selling a booty, but I'll be surprised if ebay does anything.
Well, if anyone wants to have some fun with him.... I have his info, I looked it up in my PayPal. I hope he at the very least alters his description, but we will see. Yall say hello to eBay gouger Eric Sweet for me!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Quote from: NecroPhile on 10/31/2012, 03:21 PMQuote from: Bernie on 10/31/2012, 02:57 PMWell well well..... Look at what we have here.. As for the above eBay item for that insane asking price, I messaged the seller.. Here is what I sent..
I thought the name sounded familiar when I clicked on the auction, he just bought this from me towards the end of the summer, and paid about what I paid when I bought it directly from anime4ever.
Fuck him. I already turned that meatsack in for selling a booty, but I'll be surprised if ebay does anything.
Quote from: Bardoly on 10/31/2012, 03:03 PMI would assume that this sealed copy should actually be going for $10-25 or so?
That sounds about right to me - probably towards the upper end since it's sealed.
There's another sealed copy sitting online for $23 right now.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
Looks like he either took it down, or eBay did. Link points to another auction now, and its not showing in his for sale items anymore. :)
He revised the item. Good. It had been reported anyway. If eBay looks at it now, they'll be like "What?"
:) They can see it was revised and what was revised tho. Unless they are complete retards, they should put two and two together.
Quote from: Bernie on 10/31/2012, 06:49 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 10/30/2012, 09:56 PMBahahaha http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Rockman-100-Complete-RARE-PC-Engine-Megaman-Capcom-/321014077843?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdee1993
Looks like he either took it down, or eBay did. Link points to another auction now, and its not showing in his for sale items anymore. :)
Hey, good work to whoever! Wasn't expecting results on this one. So to revise, only the Sapphire discs were actually pressed, the Megaman port discs are actually CD-Rs. Thus, false advertising on two levels, that it's "RARE" to justify his greed/profiteering with a markup to $250 (from $63) AND not stating upfront that it's a CD-R; a potential buyer would assume it's a real pressed CD by default given the legitimate appearance.
not sure if this is gouging but it seems like it based on the previously sold copies on ebay..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Might-Magic-3-Isles-of-Terra-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Super-CD-/200841128050?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ec3106872
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
Quote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
Quote from: guest on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
so, as a newbie here... I take it ebay is not a good place to buy stuff at a reasonable price...
Quote from: chapel on 11/01/2012, 04:53 PMso, as a newbie here... I take it ebay is not a good place to buy stuff at a reasonable price...
It is if you're careful, patient, and not one to determine prices based primarily on unsold BINs and unrealistically high (due to shill bidding) end values. Since buying stuff new back in the day, probably 90% of my purchases were from ebay, and I'd say they were all at least fairly priced, with a few sweet deals to boot.
I REALLY don't want to spend $700 to replace my TurboDuo...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: guest on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
JESUS, when did this become a $30 game?
I got my copy 2 years ago as a secret santa gift, but I've bought 3 (all of ebay) since, just for some friends or trading for waaaaay less.
Quote from: chapel on 11/01/2012, 05:29 PMI REALLY don't want to spend $700 to replace my TurboDuo...
You should be able to find one for way less than that, even on ebay; even better (and cheaper) would be a PCE Duo/R/RX and a region mod, just make sure it's had its caps changed if it's an original PCE Duo (the TurboDuo needs caps too). Check with fellow member Keith Courage - he usually has a few refurbished Duos on hand.
Quote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 05:29 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: guest on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
JESUS, when did this become a $30 game?
I got my copy 2 years ago as a secret santa gift, but I've bought 3 (all of ebay) since, just for some friends or trading for waaaaay less.
Its going for much more than that, thats the sad part. $30 is what I saw it for last year at the retro gaming convention.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-1989-COMPLETE-MINT-VERY-RARE-HARD-TO-FIND-/190747981470?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c6977369e
Hell, I paid $26 dollars for the loose of Neutopia 2 on these forums and I thought that was crazy...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
That's not a $46 game son so quit trying to jack the prices up with your crappy auctions.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 06:05 PMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 05:29 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: guest on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
JESUS, when did this become a $30 game?
I got my copy 2 years ago as a secret santa gift, but I've bought 3 (all of ebay) since, just for some friends or trading for waaaaay less.
Its going for much more than that, thats the sad part. $30 is what I saw it for last year at the retro gaming convention.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-TurboGrafx-16-1989-COMPLETE-MINT-VERY-RARE-HARD-TO-FIND-/190747981470?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c6977369e
Hell, I paid $26 dollars for the loose of Neutopia 2 on these forums and I thought that was crazy...
eh, remember, just because it's listed, doesn't mean it sold.
personally, no way in hell i'd pay more than $20 for a copy of the game, so i guess i'm glad i've already got it.
Neutopia II is still one I want though...
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
You're kidding, right? I just bought this game off ebay for $29.99 a week ago, and that's a little on the high side for it as far as I'm concerned. $46.00... or especially $54.00... is a rediculous amount for that game.
BTW, if anyone needs this game, I have a loose copy they can have. That's right Turbokid, I'm giving it away for free. That's one less sale for you (not that anyone would've bought it for what your pricing it for).
Quote from: tpivette on 11/02/2012, 09:31 AMYou're kidding, right? I just bought this game off ebay for $29.99 a week ago, and that's a little on the high side for it as far as I'm concerned. $46.00... or especially $54.00... is a rediculous amount for that game.
BTW, if anyone needs this game, I have a loose copy they can have. That's right Turbokid, I'm giving it away for free. That's one less sale for you (not that anyone would've bought it for what your pricing it for).
If the card is not scratched up I would like it and then I will give away my slightly scratched up one.
Its not scratched, but its got some fading on the bottom. Looks like someone had stuck a peice of scotch tape on it for whatever reason, and when removed, it took a few specks of the blue color with it (as seen by the little white "dots" in the photo). It's more of a gamer's copy due to this...
(http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/ss211/tpivette/neutopiaagain.png)
I am new to this fourm but not to the Turbo, was a fan from day one. I am just now getting back to my turbo games.
tpivette, i was on Ebay looking for Turbo games last night and man I couldn't believe what some people are asking for the games.
PS, if "jelloslug" doens't take the game I wouldn't mine having it as i use to have it and don't know what happened to it.
I am new to this fourm but not to the Turbo, was a fan from day one. I am just now getting back to my turbo games.
tpivette, i was on Ebay looking for Turbo games last night and man I couldn't believe what some people are asking for the games.
PS, if "jelloslug" doens't take the game I wouldn't mine having it as i use to have it and don't know what happened to it.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMhe is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
You're quite the business man. Be proud. $54 for Neutopia is a fucking joke. Maybe it's worth that for a complete in box copy (sealed). A $30 offer is not a lowball offer.
That copy is just about like mine so some other lucky gamer should get it.
Isn't turbokid nintega/dave medina?
I seem to recall reading that somewhere around here...
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
Because its not worth $54 dollars. I was offering $30 to be nice and I really want the game but I'm not going to pay nowhere near what he wants for the asking price.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
I can see turbokid will go far here.. ](*,)
Quote from: Bernie on 11/02/2012, 12:23 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 11/02/2012, 07:55 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/01/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 11/01/2012, 09:01 AMQuote from: bartre on 11/01/2012, 07:35 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/31/2012, 04:44 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/200836616139?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1432.l2649
This guy is firm on 54.00 for Neutopia. Time to carpet bomb him offers of $2. :)
Funny you mention that, he did not take my $10 bid either..... I could use a new copy too since my card is a bit scratched up.
I offered $10, got a counter of $46... #-o
I offered him a fair price for it too ($30) and told him I could have gotten it at the retro gaming convention for $35 and he told me this:
" Cool, go buy it from the retro gaming convention. Sorry."
Lame.
he is right, why didn't you just buy it at the goddamn convention?
I would have told you to go fuk yerself. He is selling that game super cheap to begin with. Why the fuk are u lowballing people?
I can see turbokid will go far here.. ](*,)
Someone mentioned he may be Nintega. Sounds like him.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/02/2012, 11:52 AMBecause its not worth $54 dollars. I was offering $30 to be nice and I really want the game but I'm not going to pay nowhere near what he wants for the asking price.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRq9UzkTMNDCB5mhLa7d8eN2pXqK_LZDPP73_skLLSIDs9-m7Nc5OjRXjJI)
Quote from: bartre on 11/02/2012, 11:12 AMIsn't turbokid nintega/dave medina?
I seem to recall reading that somewhere around here...
Does it matter? Look at his first post (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg265258#msg265258), laugh, click "report", then click "ignore"
Quote from: jelloslug on 11/02/2012, 10:27 AMThat copy is just about like mine so some other lucky gamer should get it.
I've actually got a Neutopia manual I've been trying to find a card for, for several years. I'd be interested too, but a raffle sounds like the fairest thing if someone is going to give it a way :)
Was going to do a few raffles, actually. But then this topic came up so I figured this would be easier. However, a raffle does seem the fair way to do it. Look for it soon in the "for sale" section.
Quote from: tpivette on 11/02/2012, 04:18 PMWas going to do a few raffles, actually. But then this topic came up so I figured this would be easier. However, a raffle does seem the fair way to do it. Look for it soon in the "for sale" section.
You know, that would be really cool. Getting really tired of trying to find this gem for a decent non gouged price.
"Factory sealed" Gate of Thunder - $1,000.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-Turbo-Duo-USA-Super-CD-with-3-Manuals-/321016256622?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abe0f586e
What a fucking idiot. Doesn't even know the thing came in a double, white, window box with Ys.
Quote from: guest on 11/03/2012, 03:24 AM"Factory sealed" Gate of Thunder - $1,000.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-Turbo-Duo-USA-Super-CD-with-3-Manuals-/321016256622?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abe0f586e
What a fucking idiot. Doesn't even know the thing came in a double, white, window box with Ys.
Nice ID too, way to advertise your out of Ebay site.
Holy fucking lord! That is the most incredible gouger post I have ever seen.
Same jackass trying to sell a Turbo Duo system with 9 games and a "free bonus un-original" Dungeon Explorer II for $549.
www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-SYSTEM-WORKS-GREAT-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-9-COMPLETE-Games-bundle-/221149117018
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/04/2012, 01:49 AMSame jackass trying to sell a Turbo Duo system with 9 games and a "free bonus un-original" Dungeon Explorer II for $549.
www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-SYSTEM-WORKS-GREAT-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-9-COMPLETE-Games-bundle-/221149117018
Yeah, they have had that exact same system for sale before, with the same description.
Quote from: Bernie on 11/04/2012, 08:46 AMQuote from: csgx1 on 11/04/2012, 01:49 AMSame jackass trying to sell a Turbo Duo system with 9 games and a "free bonus un-original" Dungeon Explorer II for $549.
www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-SYSTEM-WORKS-GREAT-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-9-COMPLETE-Games-bundle-/221149117018
Yeah, they have had that exact same system for sale before, with the same description.
For like 7 months
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-for-TurboGrafx-CD-boxed-and-complete-/160910779358?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item257707a3de
(https://i.imgur.com/zVsRK.gif)
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 11/04/2012, 05:27 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Book-I-II-for-TurboGrafx-CD-boxed-and-complete-/160910779358?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item257707a3de
(https://i.imgur.com/zVsRK.gif)
Wow.. starting bid was $40. Sold to a German dude for $330... scheiße!
Seems there is lots of shill bidding going on. ...
I bought that same exact thing without the map for $50 not too long ago. Is that map really worth $280?
Quote from: TheClash603 on 11/05/2012, 07:47 PMI bought that same exact thing without the map for $50 not too long ago. Is that map really worth $280?
depends, did you take the red pill or the blue pill?
plcards sold this item to himself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120999270890?nma=true&si=Gm5N3P2ptip2VjaCD6tanEvyvJg%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true.. then relisted it as a buy it now since it didn't fetch enough as a real auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/121011594910?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2cda669e
Video Game Quality strikes again:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-TurboGrafx-16-1989-ACTION-RPG-BRAND-NEW-/321015226392?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abdffa018
Quote from: guest on 11/06/2012, 03:56 PMplcards sold this item to himself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120999270890?nma=true&si=Gm5N3P2ptip2VjaCD6tanEvyvJg%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true.. then relisted it as a buy it now since it didn't fetch enough as a real auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/121011594910?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2cda669e
That guy is a dick.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 11/06/2012, 11:30 PMQuote from: guest on 11/06/2012, 03:56 PMplcards sold this item to himself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120999270890?nma=true&si=Gm5N3P2ptip2VjaCD6tanEvyvJg%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true.. then relisted it as a buy it now since it didn't fetch enough as a real auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/121011594910?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2cda669e
That guy is a dick.
Is there enough proof to turn him in?
Quote from: Mathius on 11/06/2012, 11:48 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 11/06/2012, 11:30 PMQuote from: guest on 11/06/2012, 03:56 PMplcards sold this item to himself: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120999270890?nma=true&si=Gm5N3P2ptip2VjaCD6tanEvyvJg%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true.. then relisted it as a buy it now since it didn't fetch enough as a real auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/121011594910?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2cda669e
That guy is a dick.
Is there enough proof to turn him in?
I doubt e-bay will care or find it in there best interest. but yeah I think there is more enough on this board alone to be pretty sure he's quite unethical. I have offered to buy that game from him before, it was listed as a BIN before he had it had it up as an auction, he wouldn't take 45 then either.
Brand new set of Turbo stuff for $9000 buy it now. Outrageous!
www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbografx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Turbo-Express-/181020964516
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/08/2012, 05:35 PMBrand new set of Turbo stuff for $9000 buy it now. Outrageous!
www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbografx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Turbo-Express-/181020964516
Yup, just saw that, I started laughing as soon as I saw that Price. This guy is crazy.
Also includes a new TurboExpress, only missing the box and inserts. I don't think he knows what "new" means!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948)
Quote from: galam on 11/09/2012, 01:32 AM http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948)
Priced to sell!
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/08/2012, 05:35 PMBrand new set of Turbo stuff for $9000 buy it now. Outrageous!
"
New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable)."
This the the real crime! Never played?! That is turbo abuse, report this pcedophile to the authorities.
PCEdofile! I gotta remember that one. :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/160919126918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2577870386
Really now?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/11/2012, 09:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/160919126918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2577870386
Really now?
0 bids, I wonder why.... I swear, I think some of the TG-16 sellers on ebay think that these things are Neo-Geo games or something.
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2012, 10:24 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/11/2012, 09:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/160919126918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2577870386
Really now?
0 bids, I wonder why.... I swear, I think some of the TG-16 sellers on ebay think that these things are Neo-Geo games or something.
Its cheaper than what this one sold for.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-Hu-Card-Turbo-Grafx-RARE-/121002368135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2c4d9c87
Gouging doesn't bother me (clearly). However, bullshit mental manipulation, with lying, really does.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chew-Man-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-One-Time-Listing-No-Relist-/281006885186?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416d50c942
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2012, 01:44 PMGouging doesn't bother me (clearly). However, bullshit mental manipulation, with lying, really does.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chew-Man-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-One-Time-Listing-No-Relist-/281006885186?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416d50c942
yeah gotta love when he does this after:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Final-Relist-/281021165994?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416e2ab1aa
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2012, 01:44 PMGouging doesn't bother me (clearly). However, bullshit mental manipulation, with lying, really does.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chew-Man-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-One-Time-Listing-No-Relist-/281006885186?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416d50c942
I knew who it was before I clicked the link. What a crock.
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2012, 01:44 PMGouging doesn't bother me (clearly). However, bullshit mental manipulation, with lying, really does.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chew-Man-Fu-TurboGrafx-16-One-Time-Listing-No-Relist-/281006885186?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416d50c942
Gotta Love this Guy!
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Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/11/2012, 09:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/160919126918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2577870386
Really now?
That seems to be pretty close to what they've been going for lately.
Quote from: guest on 11/09/2012, 02:09 AMQuote from: galam on 11/09/2012, 01:32 AM http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948)
Priced to sell!
$11.00 is definitely high but I don't know if its really gouging (especially since it has a lower auction starting price)
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2012, 10:06 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 11/09/2012, 02:09 AMQuote from: galam on 11/09/2012, 01:32 AM http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victory-Run-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-/170939345948)
Priced to sell!
$11.00 is definitely high but I don't know if its really gouging (especially since it has a lower auction starting price)
He may have changed it. I seem to remember this auction being for multiple games when it was posted.
That Victory Run auction had a BIN of 1100.00 or something like that, so he did change it. May have been an honest mistake I guess.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-WITH-3-GAMES-100-WORKING-TURBO-GRAFX-16-/261126949787?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3ccc610b9b
$150 for a TG-16, three crap games and no controller and that's the best pic he could bother to use?
Quote from: Bardoly on 11/11/2012, 07:25 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/11/2012, 09:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/160919126918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2577870386
Really now?
That seems to be pretty close to what they've been going for lately.
That was my initial reaction as well.
What a fucking douchebag! http://www.ebay.com/itm/290814084215?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 11/14/2012, 09:18 PMWhat a fucking douchebag! http://www.ebay.com/itm/290814084215?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
I don't get this listing at all. He's asking $75, but then calling out sealed game collectors and people that use the word RARE all the time? So he just put it up for show?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 11/14/2012, 10:03 PMQuote from: PunkCryborg on 11/14/2012, 09:18 PMWhat a fucking douchebag! http://www.ebay.com/itm/290814084215?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
I don't get this listing at all. He's asking $75, but then calling out sealed game collectors and people that use the word RARE all the time? So he just put it up for show?
From the look of it, he is mocking these forums, or agreeing with them. He makes reference to the seller I was bitching about. (FINAL LISTING!)
QuoteI will take the money and buy up more inflated prices TG16 games and resell them even higher for a good ol fashion gamer raping!
This is what makes me feel like he reads these forums, and is mocking them.
Anyway, this seems like a prank, not a legit listing. It only costs $0.05 to make a joke bullshit listing, which clearly met its intention by pissing one person off. Granted, that particular person has a pretty low threshold for being pissed off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TV-Sports-Football-GRADED-978-Turbo-Star-Level-RARE-Turbografx-/221153808936?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337dcb5228
...
Wow, I laughed out loud when I read the description! LOL classic!
QuoteI can't stress again how rare this game is, just walk into some Wal-Mart store and try to find it...YOU WONT. Wal-Mart has everything including hillbilly hookers.....Just ask my neighbor, I think he lives there but you sure as hell wont find the almighty Keith there
QuoteI am only listing this once so you better jump all over it because once the auction is over; I am just going to list it again with another final listing threat!
Quoteone of you space cadets sitting in your basement will buy it and I will take the money and buy up more inflated prices TG16 games and resell them even higher for a good ol fashion gamer raping!
:lol:
Quote from: Nulltard on 11/15/2012, 01:18 PMit reminds me of something I might do to poke fun at the gougers whose auctions would be listed alongside mine. If anyone actually was going to pay hundreds or thousands for some BS VGA graded listing, then saw this one, they might reconsider the validity and value of the auction that wasn't posted in jest.
Combined with the fact that there are currently at least 2 auctions on Ebay that poke fun at the gougers, I would suspect that these are the product of one or more forum members who have taken their gouge-venting to the next level and are now mocking gougers on their home turf.
<<whispers>> Ya i agree with ya Nulltard :)
A typo or a new high?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-SUPERCD-ROM2-CASTLEVANIA-AKUMAJO-DRACULA-X-Japan-1210-/261115346977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccbb00021
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/16/2012, 02:32 PMA typo or a new high?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-SUPERCD-ROM2-CASTLEVANIA-AKUMAJO-DRACULA-X-Japan-1210-/261115346977?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccbb00021
My guess is typo, 71.99 is probably a realistic price.
EDIT: Looking at his other items, I'm not so sure. Looks like he has been smoking some good stuff, or he really sucks at trying to figure out Yen to dollar conversions.
This, however, is ridiculous:
$68 for a list of games!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/List-of-Turbografx-16-Games-/390498848417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeb8b8ea1
Sounds like the seller prints out wikipedia articles, and sells it.
You can't get any lower than this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/300813662415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4609e438cf
This one takes the cake: http://www.ebay.com/itm/List-of-Turbografx-16-Games-/390498848417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeb8b8ea1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/List-of-Turbografx-16-Games-/390498848417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeb8b8ea1)
"High Quality Content from Wikipedia Articles" because we all know, if it's on Wikipedia, it has to be accurate.
that place is like 10 minutes from me. direct marketing? it's a freaking warehouse that buys crap that others can't get rid of . . . . like said book.
$6,000 for dracula X?!? [yeah it's the SNES copy, but still are these as rare as the PC-Engine SUPER CD-ROM2 version?]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Super-Nintendo-1996-New-Sealed-and-Mint-Shrinkwrapped-/221153822000?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337dcb8530
Drac x for pce is definitely not rare, it's just expensive because everyone with a pce ever wants/has a copy
Tanjo debut !!!
£62.50 / $100
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Birth-debut-speedy-PC-engine-Tanjo-Rare-/160917960081 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Birth-debut-speedy-PC-engine-Tanjo-Rare-/160917960081)
Quote from: tlaloc on 11/18/2012, 11:56 PM$6,000 for dracula X?!? [yeah it's the SNES copy, but still are these as rare as the PC-Engine SUPER CD-ROM2 version?]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Super-Nintendo-1996-New-Sealed-and-Mint-Shrinkwrapped-/221153822000?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337dcb8530
The SNES version seems to be a bit rare and tends to fetch $80-120 loose from what I've seen.
The Keith Courage and Ziploc baggie auctions are indeed from fellow members; word on the street is that they're in it for teh lulz. :mrgreen:
Quote from: guest on 11/19/2012, 04:41 PMThe Keith Courage and Ziploc baggie auctions are indeed from fellow members; word on the street is that they're in it for teh lulz. :mrgreen:
Let's hope it doesn't end like the last lulz... I think the "market price" of Dynastic Hero got doubled...
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 11/19/2012, 12:00 AMDrac x for pce is definitely not rare, it's just expensive because everyone with a pce ever wants/has needs a copy
Fixed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Local-Girls-of-Hawaii-Turbo-Duo-CD-Rom-grafx-16-super-engine-pc-lt-rx-core-/330831472101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d0717a5e5
I think that's almost double what the last copy of the booby game sold for on ebay. :roll:
Boxed, complete copy of Neutopia II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-1992-Turbo-Grafx-16-/140892151423?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cdd39e7f) for a measly $247 shipped. ](*,)
Well I better get my complete Neutopia II ready for sale since every copy ever is worth that price now.
Quote from: geise on 11/29/2012, 12:26 PMWell I better get my complete Neutopia II ready for sale since every copy ever is worth that price now.
geise when you put yours up on eBay create it with a BIN for $246 shipped. That should piss off the $247 guy. :dance:
Quote from: turboswimbz on 11/16/2012, 10:13 PMthat place is like 10 minutes from me. direct marketing? it's a freaking warehouse that buys crap that others can't get rid of . . . . like said book.
I was curious to find out what the deal was with those worthless books. Here is what I found out:
The publisher has an automated program to grab wikipedia articles and automatically edit them into a "book". The publisher software then gets the proper ISBN number and then here is the scammy part: The books are only printed on a "on demand" basis so someone has to actually order them before they will be printed. People then request the books through a public or university library and the automatic systems in place there buys them (from Amazon). After a publisher sells a certain number of books through Amazon they will start automatically stocking physical copies of the book. That is what has happened and now Amazon has caught on and has dumped the worthless books off to a company that buys overstocked stuff. Unfortunately the new owner of the books has no idea that they are worthless and will probably just dump them off on another company in a year or so.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261135252660&index=18&nav=SEARCH&nid=44343164777
Read the description... Wow
That's pretty scuffed up for something only used once or twice..... how does the system get wear and tear while stored in a box?
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2012, 05:33 PMThat's pretty scuffed up for something only used once or twice..... how does the system get wear and tear while stored in a box?
That's what I was saying, and how does the handle rip after being in storage for so long
I can see the outside of the box getting jacked up from being shuffled around on the shelf, though obviously not if it was stored inside another box.
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2012, 05:33 PMThat's pretty scuffed up for something only used once or twice..... how does the system get wear and tear while stored in a box?
Clearly, the seller participates in XTREME GAMING and played TG-16 whilst scaling a frozen cliff.
I'm sure you guys will love this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Fantasy-Zone-PC-Engine-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-/170952840394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cd9554ca
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 12/02/2012, 04:50 PMI'm sure you guys will love this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Fantasy-Zone-PC-Engine-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-/170952840394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cd9554ca
Reported to eBay as bootleg on CDr media, along with a link to the item here http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/
Quote from: Bernie on 12/02/2012, 05:32 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 12/02/2012, 04:50 PMI'm sure you guys will love this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Fantasy-Zone-PC-Engine-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-/170952840394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27cd9554ca
Reported to eBay as bootleg on CDr media, along with a link to the item here http://sapphire.anime4ever.de/
Reported his bootleg Sapphire too...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sapphire-ACD-For-PC-Engine-Turbografx-/170952855282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cd958ef2
Yeah he pulled the one game down and slapped the other bootleg up lol. I dropped a email off to Sega also linking to the first auction.
I submitted a $5 offer with this message:
"This looks like a bootleg to me. $5 is about what that is worth."
It was auto-declined though, I hope the asshat reads that message though.
Don't have the link but just saw DE II listed for just under a grand!!
Quote from: MotherGunner on 12/05/2012, 10:16 PMDon't have the link but just saw DE II listed for just under a grand!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/281034639488?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416ef84880
Wow.... if that bitch sells, I'm selling mine... lol
Quote from: Bernie on 12/05/2012, 10:23 PMWow.... if that bitch sells, I'm selling mine... lol
REALLY? I'll give you $900. PM sent!
I didn't get a PM... :)
Quote from: Bernie on 12/05/2012, 10:23 PMWow.... if that bitch sells, I'm selling mine... lol
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=bitch+&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Lots of bitches for sale!
Quote from: guest on 12/05/2012, 10:18 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 12/05/2012, 10:16 PMDon't have the link but just saw DE II listed for just under a grand!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/281034639488?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416ef84880
Thanks man, yea I was on the iphone app and it doesn't do links for some reason. ](*,)
Lol@ DK!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 11/14/2012, 11:36 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TV-Sports-Football-GRADED-978-Turbo-Star-Level-RARE-Turbografx-/221153808936?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item337dcb5228
I sold a game to Evan Labit on here. Why are people giving me such a hard time, I would never sell TV Sports Football for $70. Ha. Ah, it was a joke.
Quote from: Bernie on 12/05/2012, 10:40 PMI didn't get a PM... :)
Oh yeah sorry, I found it for 950 and couldn't pass it up. I can still give you 900 and it can be my players copy.
new DE 2 @ a steal price!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RARE-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-/271117082072?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1fd65dd8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RARE-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-/271117082072?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f1fd65dd8)
I offered him USD10.00, I think he is going to take it :-"
$1000 BIN on this one...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-Turbo-Grafix-Grafx-16-TG16-LOT-/230893222693?pt=Video_Games&hash=item35c24efb25
$70 for a DuoPad?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Original-TTI-Turbografx-/251195897933?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a7c71384d
that lot is got a lot of decently pricey games plus the cd set up, 300 starting is fine, I'm sure it'll go for close to 400-500. but the 1000 bin is a bit greedy.
70 for the pad. -> maybe that pad belonged to legendary gamer Tom Peterson.
A new high:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/281034639488?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416ef84880
I love how the games are always part of their personal collection. Seriously?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 12/13/2012, 07:55 PMA new high:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/281034639488?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416ef84880
It won't sell.
This one was listed at $350, then $300, and never sold.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RARE-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-/271120472892?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f200a1b3c
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=261143208517&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&hash=item3ccd592245&_ssn=5mercury1&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0&_from=R40
The magic doily raises prices by 20%, for those who don't know.
EDIT: Turbografx stuff only. Guy sells porn too, apparently.
Quote from: guest on 12/15/2012, 04:06 PMLINK REMOVED SEE DARK'S LINK IN HIS CORRECTED POSTS.
The magic doily raises prices by 20%, for those who don't know.
Dark you are starting to worry me linking such filth to our forum, I don't think this is what was meant by gouging:
Dirty thing here, no seriously (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lifeforms-9-Nasstoys-Big-Boy-Jelly-With-Suction-Cup-/261142942992?item=261142942992&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccd551510)
EDIT: this should bring you to an ebay warning link: continue at your own risk: the posting here is not for children, and prob. some adults.
EDIT EDIT: some of the items are really really funny however.
Also as a warning my e-bay didn't block the adult only items: I changed the prefrences to do so:
I was very worried when I first clicked the link above (below if your viewing the forum that way)
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/15/2012, 04:28 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/15/2012, 04:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=261143208517&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&hash=item3ccd592245&_ssn=5mercury1&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0&_from=R40
The magic doily raises prices by 20%, for those who don't know.
Dark you are starting to worry me linking such filth to our forum, I don't think this is what was meant by gouging:
Dirty thing here, no seriously (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lifeforms-9-Nasstoys-Big-Boy-Jelly-With-Suction-Cup-/261142942992?item=261142942992&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccd551510)
Also as a warning my e-bay didn't block the adult only items: I changed the prefrences to do so:
I was very worried when I first clicked the link above (below if your viewing the forum that way)
WHOA :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Those were listed since I first posted his for sale items....
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=261143208517&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&hash=item3ccd592245&_ssn=5mercury1&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Here are his turbografx-16 items, doily and all.
I'm not responsible for what he posts AFTER he posts turbografx stuff, lol.
EDIT: I went through and censored all the links. It would be best if you did the same.
Ha i figured that happened to you. just didn't want anyone else to have this happen
Me: clicky clicky okay there is no turbo stuff . . . oh no, what the hell, [that's a stupid name for a dvd, but funny] OKAY there is the turbobs.
appears maybe to be a woman, she says it was all bought for a bachelorette party that never happened . . . Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Don't let this great offer get away!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170960780029?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27ce0e7afd
The sealed/opened Air Zonk seller added a $40 shipping charge after bids were placed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/sealed-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/261141481476?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccd3ec804
Quote from: guest on 12/16/2012, 08:07 PMThe sealed/opened Air Zonk seller added a $40 shipping charge after bids were placed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/sealed-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/261141481476?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccd3ec804
thanks i reported the auction to ebay for violation of tos
I reported him for shipping charges.
I see only a $4 charge now. but shipping isn't guaranteed until after the holiday. what a jerk this guy was huh? sealed - unsealed game , changing shipping - tsk tsk
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 08:25 PMI see only a $4 charge now. but shipping isn't guaranteed until after the holiday. what a jerk this guy was huh? sealed - unsealed game , changing shipping - tsk tsk
Its in his bottom text. It took me a while to find it. That kind of stuff doesn't fly on ebay, anyway.
Quote from: guest on 12/16/2012, 08:29 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 12/16/2012, 08:25 PMI see only a $4 charge now. but shipping isn't guaranteed until after the holiday. what a jerk this guy was huh? sealed - unsealed game , changing shipping - tsk tsk
Its in his bottom text. It took me a while to find it. That kind of stuff doesn't fly on ebay, anyway.
Right. He can put whatever he wants in the text, but the official shipping cost ($4 in this case) is what eBay will abide by. Hopefully whoever wins this auction is aware.
ah on a similar note I once got free shipping this way, because it was listed as free shipping, but he had it written only the BIN got it. But i paid when the auction ended before he could change it. got mad and shipped a duo with no packing material in a huge box.
Backfired, because some how the duo survived and all the games with nothing broken.
I hope the bubble wrap is laced with gold....
Damn.. 40 bucks to ship huh? What a moron.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512041149im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/tonmaebay.jpg)
Graded shit... Oh how I hate you :P
yeah who buys that shit anyways?
I think the only ones who are making money are the ones doing the grading. Personally, I buy games to play and enjoy. I wouldn't get any enjoyment out of owning something sealed up in a box that is unplayable.
Has anyone here ever purchased anything that was graded?
What do you do with the package once you take the game out of it?
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 12/17/2012, 10:38 PMyeah who buys that shit anyways?
Apparently no one is. :P How is this guy going to make a reasonable profit off of his investment?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/17/2012, 10:47 PMWhat do you do with the package once you take the game out of it?
You don't understand collectibles at all. The whole point of collecting games is to keep them protected inside of their sealed tamper-proof cases.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/17/2012, 10:47 PMWhat do you do with the package once you take the game out of it?
LOL, they don't take the game out.
Man, this place is the POLAR OPPOSITE of NintendoAge.
Here is a 4000+ post-long thread showing off their VGA games.
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=19073
Personally, I think that VGA-grading is the silliest part of video game collecting. When the market crashes, which it all-but is guaranteed to, the people who paid for these are the ones who are going to be left holding the bag, so to speak. 10s of thousands of dollars invested in unplayable games.... that I just can't imagine will really retain value.
Hahaha Nice... I finally agree with serious sally (( high five))
FIGHT THE ACRYLIC PRISON!
Quote from: guest on 12/18/2012, 12:56 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Darkwing-Duck-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/140897573037
No turbostars or VGA? Despite the greatness of this game, I'd only be willing to pay this much for an officially graded auction...
LOL Darkwing Duck.
Quote from: galam on 12/18/2012, 05:33 PMQuote from: guest on 12/18/2012, 12:56 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Darkwing-Duck-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/140897573037
No turbostars or VGA? Despite the greatness of this game, I'd only be willing to pay this much for an officially graded auction...
LOL Darkwing Duck.
Why did I just read this with Bucci's manly voice? <=)
Those of us who keep in touch with Chris outside of PCEFX are aware that he is extremely busy at the moment. Have no fear, he has relayed a full intent on continuing his Obey projects once his time frees up! =)
Quote from: guest on 12/17/2012, 11:02 PMYou don't understand collectibles at all. The whole point of collecting games is to keep them protected inside of their sealed tamper-proof cases.
Why don't they just dip the shit in carbonite and get it over with?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/18/2012, 11:05 PMQuote from: guest on 12/17/2012, 11:02 PMYou don't understand collectibles at all. The whole point of collecting games is to keep them protected inside of their sealed tamper-proof cases.
Why don't they just dip the shit in carbonite and get it over with?
A+ star wars reference.
delete
Looks like our buddy plcards is at it again...
"Sold" this item to himself since the bid didn't get up high enough: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-Box-Rare-TG-TG16-Duo-/121027407438
Relists the item today with Buy It Now/Best Offer once it fell off his ebay "sold" history: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-In-Box-TG-TG16-Duo-/121041203300?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e9e3064
FYI: He is now using a new name to shill bid his stuff up but I haven't figured it out yet.. the ebay hidden name is n***n (137). I guess after he was outed last time he changed names and smartly he isn't leaving himself shill feedback anymore so to cover his tracks.
All of the bidding history on that account is to plcards own auctions (copy and paste link, hyperlink doesnt work):
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&mode=1&item=121027407438&aid=n***n&eu=ruennMDeG7MoQl9fft72ZqmyB69TyRaY&view=NONE&ssPageName=PageBidderProfileViewBids_None_ViewLink
I reported the auction to ebay
Brief history of plcards:
QuoteQuote from: sirhcman on October 16, 2012, 11:16:55 AM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on October 16, 2012, 10:56:54 AM
Quote from: sirhcman on October 16, 2012, 10:09:10 AM
Shill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Where do you see cars856? I see 5***5 as the highest bidder. c*****6 is nowhere to be seen.
You can't see it but if you look at other auctions cars856 has won off plcards you can conclude it.
c****6 would not be what his hidden name is on there. cars856 name is hidden with 5***5. My name is sirhcman on ebay and when I make a bid mine is hidden with the following: i***a
plcards name is hidden on bids with c***d
If you look at this item (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=120995198405) you can see that plcards sold it to 5***5. If you look at plcards feedback (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=plcards&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=140866196637&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller) you can see it matches to the second item which was won by cars856
cars856 has been bidding on rc vehicles, football cards, and turbo games all being sold by plcards. Of cars856 bids over the past 30 days 84% of them have been to plcards account. With these factors, the 5***5 hidden name, the feedback for i****a being the same as cars856 it is stands to reason that it is one in the same.
plcards sold baby formula to cars856 even.. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=140806008209
August 28th feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Lastly cars856 "sold" a fatboy front fender on ebay to plcards. It would be a lot of amazing coincidences if this wasn't shill bidding. Second item on the following link: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
Be aware that plcards also opened up this account tp60000 and has started buying and selling under that name as well. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=tp60000&ftab=AllFeedback&rt=nc
At the very least it could be 2 people working together but my suspicion it is one person. You can have two different names/addresses tied to each account and can even proxy or spoof your ip to make sure one isn't the same as the other. Either way it is shill bidding in my opinion and I believe the auction I spoke about prior should be reported.
Hopefully all the gibberish above makes sense. If you guys don't approve that this should be in the ebay gouging thread I will delete, I just feel it my duty to help the thread rid ebay of this shill bidding crap on our beloved turbos.
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2012, 02:58 PMLooks like our buddy plcards is at it again...
"Sold" this item to himself since the bid didn't get up high enough: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-Box-Rare-TG-TG16-Duo-/121027407438
Relists the item today with Buy It Now/Best Offer once it fell off his ebay "sold" history: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-In-Box-TG-TG16-Duo-/121041203300?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e9e3064
FYI: He is now using a new name to shill bid his stuff up but I haven't figured it out yet.. the ebay hidden name is n***n (137). I guess after he was outed last time he changed names and smartly he isn't leaving himself shill feedback anymore so to cover his tracks.
All of the bidding history on that account is to plcards own auctions (copy and paste link, hyperlink doesnt work):
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&mode=1&item=121027407438&aid=n***n&eu=ruennMDeG7MoQl9fft72ZqmyB69TyRaY&view=NONE&ssPageName=PageBidderProfileViewBids_None_ViewLink
I reported the auction to ebay
Expect this one to be relisted as well - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Duo-/121031817261?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e0ef82d
Since he bought it here for $82+10 shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281009048325?nma=true&si=MfJxjvm7fJSOgVcjvsC6XyEttAI%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
I had contacted the seller, and asked what it came with, turned out it was CIB. Figured it would go cheaper due to the way it was listed. My bid didn't even get registered, it was too low.
If a***o isn't one of his shills, he really lost out. Around $9-10 in fees, making it a net loss.
EDIT:
It turns out it was bought by http://myworld.ebay.com/hotgamer-us , a seller located in Illinois. So, it looks like our buddy plcards took a $10 hit on that one. Maybe a little schadenfreude, to go along with his shill bidding.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/19/2012, 03:24 PMQuote from: guest on 12/19/2012, 02:58 PMLooks like our buddy plcards is at it again...
"Sold" this item to himself since the bid didn't get up high enough: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-Box-Rare-TG-TG16-Duo-/121027407438
Relists the item today with Buy It Now/Best Offer once it fell off his ebay "sold" history: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-In-Box-TG-TG16-Duo-/121041203300?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e9e3064
FYI: He is now using a new name to shill bid his stuff up but I haven't figured it out yet.. the ebay hidden name is n***n (137). I guess after he was outed last time he changed names and smartly he isn't leaving himself shill feedback anymore so to cover his tracks.
All of the bidding history on that account is to plcards own auctions (copy and paste link, hyperlink doesnt work):
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&mode=1&item=121027407438&aid=n***n&eu=ruennMDeG7MoQl9fft72ZqmyB69TyRaY&view=NONE&ssPageName=PageBidderProfileViewBids_None_ViewLink
I reported the auction to ebay
Expect this one to be relisted as well - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Duo-/121031817261?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e0ef82d
Since he bought it here for $82+10 shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281009048325?nma=true&si=MfJxjvm7fJSOgVcjvsC6XyEttAI%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
I had contacted the seller, and asked what it came with, turned out it was CIB. Figured it would go cheaper due to the way it was listed. My bid didn't even get registered, it was too low.
If a***o isn't one of his shills, he really lost out. Around $9-10 in fees, making it a net loss.
EDIT:
It turns out it was bought by http://myworld.ebay.com/hotgamer-us , a seller located in Illinois. So, it looks like our buddy plcards took a $10 hit on that one. Maybe a little schadenfreude, to go along with his shill bidding.
It's not about simply flipping each game for profit. Crooked resellers are thinking long term. They began nanipulating the market by buying up everything at or below average market price and began trickling games out strategically. It doesn't matter so much if they make a profit on every flipped game, what's important is that they keep demand and selling prices artificially high.
Another for plcards..
Relisted with BIN/Best Offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-With-Rare-Original-Map-TG-TG16-Duo-/121041207176?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e9e3f88
Original sold to himself.. didn't get high enough so he "bought" it with his shill account:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140895202779?nma=true&si=Gm5N3P2ptip2VjaCD6tanEvyvJg%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true
Reported to ebay for fraudulent practices
Sort of off-topic, but Game & Watch gouging is just completely retarded.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 12/19/2012, 04:14 PMIt's not about simply flipping each game for profit. Crooked resellers are thinking long term. They began nanipulating the market by buying up everything at or below average market price and began trickling games out strategically. It doesn't matter so much if they make a profit on every flipped game, what's important is that they keep demand and selling prices artificially high.
So according to you, he bought it at $92 shipped from a picture-less and description-less auction to resell it one month and 11 days later at $89 shipped using an actual picture and description. Also, according to you, that sale an entire month away is part of a long-term evil mastermind plan to manipulate the price of Soldier Blade, demonstrating that the value is... going down? He spent $10 on this mastermind plan?
I don't understand how you guys are reporting these people. I see the REPORT button, but once I get in there I'm force to use 4 separate drop-down's and none of them seem to apply to what I'm trying to report. :-k
Quote from: Flare65 on 12/17/2012, 10:44 PMHas anyone here ever purchased anything that was graded?
not me, but i have a few sealed games here and there, either doubles that i haven't gotten around to moving out, or games that i just haven't gotten to play yet (SMT Devil Summoner 2 for example, i still need #1 before I'll bother to open #2)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/19/2012, 09:31 PMI don't understand how you guys are reporting these people. I see the REPORT button, but once I get in there I'm force to use 4 separate drop-down's and none of them seem to apply to what I'm trying to report. :-k
Pick whichever one is closest to what you're complaining about and explain in the note section (note that some categories won't give you a note area). It's not like it matters - eBay doesn't give a fuck.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 09:54 AMIt's not like it matters - eBay doesn't give a fuck.
Should I stop wasting my time reporting it to ebay and mentioning it here as well? I guess we have established that this guy is very shady. It boggles my mind that people here still buy from him.
Heck no, don't stop. I like laughing at these goobers and I report 'em too; maybe if enough of us complain, they'll actually listen.
$112.99 shipped for a TG-16 box and foam inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181047690078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2748835e). It's not even in all that great of condition.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/19/2012, 09:11 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 12/19/2012, 04:14 PMIt's not about simply flipping each game for profit. Crooked resellers are thinking long term. They began nanipulating the market by buying up everything at or below average market price and began trickling games out strategically. It doesn't matter so much if they make a profit on every flipped game, what's important is that they keep demand and selling prices artificially high.
So according to you, he bought it at $92 shipped from a picture-less and description-less auction to resell it one month and 11 days later at $89 shipped using an actual picture and description. Also, according to you, that sale an entire month away is part of a long-term evil mastermind plan to manipulate the price of Soldier Blade, demonstrating that the value is... going down? He spent $10 on this mastermind plan?
Like I said, that wasn't all about that one resale. Why do you think he bought a game and resold it? Because he bought it to play and then accidentally listed it on eBay? This wasn't his only resale ever. He has probably invested $1000 in copies of Soldier Blade and sold $3000+ in Soldier Blade sales. He didn't lose $10 on Soldier Blade, he has netted thousands.
He didn't buy it for $25 and accidentally let it go (if the high bidder wasn't just an alias) for $24. He bought it at an expensive price and added another overpriced sale to eBay's history. That helps keep perceived value high, not drive it down. Especially with all of the people like you who treat low sale prices as anomolies and top end prices as average market value.
He is also maintaining his monopoly on Turbo games. He stopped a "rare" game from being sold from someone else. People don't visit eBay stores like hit japan because they rarely have PCE games in stock. Uncommon Turbo games are much harder to stock and the only way to keep a steady supply is by buying everything up from everyone else.
People like plcards make a name for themselves within narrowminded insta collection communities where oblivious people think nothing of how some sellers managed to stock SO many supposedly super R@RE
impossible to find games and assume that the asking prices must be what they're worth.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 11:26 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 12/20/2012, 09:54 AMIt's not like it matters - eBay doesn't give a fuck.
Should I stop wasting my time reporting it to ebay and mentioning it here as well? I guess we have established that this guy is very shady. It boggles my mind that people here still buy from him.
Or defend him.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 11:35 AMHeck no, don't stop. I like laughing at these goobers and I report 'em too; maybe if enough of us complain, they'll actually listen.
$112.99 shipped for a TG-16 box and foam inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181047690078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2748835e). It's not even in all that great of condition.
That's almost exactly what I paid for my boxed Turbo a few years ago. I made the sale on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 11:35 AMHeck no, don't stop. I like laughing at these goobers and I report 'em too; maybe if enough of us complain, they'll actually listen.
$112.99 shipped for a TG-16 box and foam inserts (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181047690078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2748835e). It's not even in all that great of condition.
Right up there with $1800 for a Magical Chase box. Pretty lame..
Hmmm sounds like I'm not charging enough for the Boxed TG-16 in my thread, I'll have to up it 15 to match the empty box sale. [-X
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 11:26 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 12/20/2012, 09:54 AMIt's not like it matters - eBay doesn't give a fuck.
Should I stop wasting my time reporting it to ebay and mentioning it here as well? I guess we have established that this guy is very shady. It boggles my mind that people here still buy from him.
Actually, no, I noticed after your first post, all his auctions ended much lower than I expected. Bringing it up repeatedly may be hurting his sales.
I personally stopped buying from him, and I can imagine other lurkers did as well.
Also, I reported him as well. Seeing as I am a top-rated seller, and he isn't, ebay
might give my reporting more weight.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 04:49 PMSeeing as I am a top-rated seller, and he isn't, ebay might give my reporting more weight.
This made me :lol:.. eBay cares for no seller.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/20/2012, 04:57 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/20/2012, 04:49 PMSeeing as I am a top-rated seller, and he isn't, ebay might give my reporting more weight.
This made me :lol:.. eBay cares for no seller.
Eh, there is some belief that Top-Rated sellers don't get their reproduction carts pulled, while non-TRS sellers do get repro auctions pulled.
But yeah, I'll agree, Ebay usually tells sellers to sit n' spin, when in regards to buyers.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 12/20/2012, 12:31 PMLike I said, that wasn't all about that one resale. Why do you think he bought a game and resold it? Because he bought it to play and then accidentally listed it on eBay? This wasn't his only resale ever. He has probably invested $1000 in copies of Soldier Blade and sold $3000+ in Soldier Blade sales. He didn't lose $10 on Soldier Blade, he has netted thousands.
He didn't buy it for $25 and accidentally let it go (if the high bidder wasn't just an alias) for $24. He bought it at an expensive price and added another overpriced sale to eBay's history. That helps keep perceived value high, not drive it down. Especially with all of the people like you who treat low sale prices as anomolies and top end prices as average market value.
He is also maintaining his monopoly on Turbo games. He stopped a "rare" game from being sold from someone else. People don't visit eBay stores like hit japan because they rarely have PCE games in stock. Uncommon Turbo games are much harder to stock and the only way to keep a steady supply is by buying everything up from everyone else.
People like plcards make a name for themselves within narrowminded insta collection communities where oblivious people think nothing of how some sellers managed to stock SO many supposedly super R@RE
impossible to find games and assume that the asking prices must be what they're worth.
Ok, first of all, I'm in no way defending him. I think he is a piece of shit that is bidding his own items up, and doing basically a fake reserve.
However, I'm trying to dispel you of your paranoid delusion that this is some grandeur plan to keep TG prices high. For some reason, you think that Legend of Hero Tonma being listed for $25 on eBay for a grand total of 30 seconds defines the price? No. Someone like plcards sees it as an opportunity to flip it for a quick buck. He isn't thinking of some grand conspiracy to keep the price inflated; he sees it as $75 in his pocket for minimal work. Its called BIN snipping.
I have a friend who basically babysits a network, so he keeps a window open with new eBay BINs refreshing every 5 seconds. He's made a lot of money and added awesome stuff to his collection by buying low-priced BINs, parting out what he wants, and reselling the stuff for higher. Is he part of some evil network that intends to keep video game prices high? No. He just wants a quick buck, to support his own collecting hobby. He sees a gap between what a BIN is listed for, and what he knows of previous pricing. No conspiracy, just easy money.
People on NintendoAge do this all the damn time:
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=89556
There was adequate reason for plcards to believe he'd make a shit ton reselling a boxed soldier blade:
http://item.ebay.com/170888138634
http://item.ebay.com/140832850856
http://item.ebay.com/130754405251
But... he didn't. He lost $12. It wasn't some grand conspiracy to keep the price high. He fucked up in his estimate of what he'd make. Maybe he forgot to have one of his shill accounts buy it, or maybe he thought he was secure enough in its ending price, with last minute snipers.
In short, there is no grand conspiracy. PLCARDS. FUCKED. UP. Lost $12.
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2012, 05:20 PMEh, there is some belief that Top-Rated sellers don't get their reproduction carts pulled, while non-TRS sellers do get repro auctions pulled.
I highly doubt that. Back in the day I was a top rated seller and had something pulled that I put up for auction. I called eBay and spoke with someone in that department. He told me flat out that they don't look for auctions to pull. As a matter of fact when my auction was pulled there were 5-6 other similar items listed that wern't pulled. He also told me that their department runs off of user generated complaints. So if you an I both have auctions for the same item and someone reports my auction and not yours, my auction will get pulled down and yours will stay up until someone reports yours also.
Based off of that phone call, users reporting auctions DOES make a difference. Of course that's if everything he said to me was 100% true.
More anecdotal evidence: of the dozens of auctions that I've reported over the years, maybe one in five has been pulled. Probably even less than that.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 12/20/2012, 05:40 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/20/2012, 05:20 PMEh, there is some belief that Top-Rated sellers don't get their reproduction carts pulled, while non-TRS sellers do get repro auctions pulled.
I highly doubt that. Back in the day I was a top rated seller and had something pulled that I put up for auction. I called eBay and spoke with someone in that department. He told me flat out that they don't look for auctions to pull. As a matter of fact when my auction was pulled there were 5-6 other similar items listed that wern't pulled. He also told me that their department runs off of user generated complaints. So if you an I both have auctions for the same item and someone reports my auction and not yours, my auction will get pulled down and yours will stay up until someone reports yours also.
Based off of that phone call, users reporting auctions DOES make a difference. Of course that's if everything he said to me was 100% true.
Interesting, thanks for this. I had an auction pulled earlier this year (before I got my TRS), because I used the word modify in reference to a console, which obviously meant inducing piracy. (As an aside, to play Super Famicom games on a US Super Nintendo, you just need to break two plastic tabs out of the console, which in no way allows for pirated games.) I wonder if whoever reported me was just my competition for a sale of that Super Famicom game (Chrono Trigger), as I'd had other listings untouched with the same wording.
I wonder if the same thing happened to you - you were the lowest price, so rather than lower their price, the competition reported you.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/20/2012, 05:52 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 12/20/2012, 05:40 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 12/20/2012, 05:20 PMEh, there is some belief that Top-Rated sellers don't get their reproduction carts pulled, while non-TRS sellers do get repro auctions pulled.
I highly doubt that. Back in the day I was a top rated seller and had something pulled that I put up for auction. I called eBay and spoke with someone in that department. He told me flat out that they don't look for auctions to pull. As a matter of fact when my auction was pulled there were 5-6 other similar items listed that wern't pulled. He also told me that their department runs off of user generated complaints. So if you an I both have auctions for the same item and someone reports my auction and not yours, my auction will get pulled down and yours will stay up until someone reports yours also.
Based off of that phone call, users reporting auctions DOES make a difference. Of course that's if everything he said to me was 100% true.
Interesting, thanks for this. I had an auction pulled earlier this year (before I got my TRS), because I used the word modify in reference to a console, which obviously meant inducing piracy. (As an aside, to play Super Famicom games on a US Super Nintendo, you just need to break two plastic tabs out of the console, which in no way allows for pirated games.) I wonder if whoever reported me was just my competition for a sale of that Super Famicom game (Chrono Trigger), as I'd had other listings untouched with the same wording.
I wonder if the same thing happened to you - you were the lowest price, so rather than lower their price, the competition reported you.
I had an auction pulled for the term "like new"
Oh Shit! WHAT A STEAL!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-SUPERCD-ROM2-CASTLEVANIA-AKUMAJO-DRACULA-X-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/330847430798?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d080b288e
How high will it go for loose?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/150965400725?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4300763563917808767%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D150965400725%26
Hell I thought $80 was bad 6 months ago, but its almost double that now!
No clue but you WOULD have to be high...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WHOLESALE-Raiden-legendary-axe-aero-blaster-splatterhouse-tg-16-turbo-grafx-/281041726203?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416f646afb
- clearly 20 bucks to ship those.
*yes it is our old friend again.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/23/2012, 04:23 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/WHOLESALE-Raiden-legendary-axe-aero-blaster-splatterhouse-tg-16-turbo-grafx-/281041726203?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416f646afb
- clearly 20 bucks to ship those.
*yes it is our old friend again.
Depends on packaging. I believe that the cheapest you can ship a single game with tracking by Canadapost is around $15. Without tracking a buyer can file a false claim and steal your money.
Quote from: guest on 12/23/2012, 04:49 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 12/23/2012, 04:23 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/WHOLESALE-Raiden-legendary-axe-aero-blaster-splatterhouse-tg-16-turbo-grafx-/281041726203?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416f646afb
- clearly 20 bucks to ship those.
*yes it is our old friend again.
Depends on packaging. I believe that the cheapest you can ship a single game with tracking by Canadapost is around $15. Without tracking a buyer can file a false claim and steal your money.
Yeah I didn't take into account the international post.
You can ship it cheaper and can get tracking for less than $20 internationally. Especially shit like this that almost fits into a standard envelope.
So this guy is selling a turbo that is untested so he is unsure if it works due to the fact that he don't have a power cord
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774966955&cmd=VIDESC
But in this auction he is clearly selling a power supply for guess what a TurboGrafx
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774951452&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=08687771717
Quote from: psychobear on 12/23/2012, 11:43 PMSo this guy is selling a turbo that is untested so he is unsure if it works due to the fact that he don't have a power cord
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774966955&cmd=VIDESC
But in this auction he is clearly selling a power supply for guess what a TurboGrafx
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774951452&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=08687771717
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Quote from: psychobear on 12/23/2012, 11:43 PMSo this guy is selling a turbo that is untested so he is unsure if it works due to the fact that he don't have a power cord
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774966955&cmd=VIDESC
But in this auction he is clearly selling a power supply for guess what a TurboGrafx
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190774951452&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=08687771717
OMG, I JUST messaged this guy about this! Came here to LOL about it but you beat me to it Bear. Yea, seems shady but I can't imagine that the TG can't be fixed?
This is the response after I asked him about it
"Thanks for your interest. Busy here with house full of people for the holidays and dont have time to mess around with it However Since you asked i just did a quick test hookup and get nothing but black and white hash lines. Could just be the Antenna box but I don't know. Thought I'd see if there was any interest before I just trashed it.
- islandzoom42"
Could it just be dirty?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Technologies-Turbo-Duo-Pamphlet-4-pages-/190345780079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c517e1b6f
Quote from: tggodfrey on 12/25/2012, 08:32 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Technologies-Turbo-Duo-Pamphlet-4-pages-/190345780079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c517e1b6f
That's less than $10 per page!
Almost a good deal!!
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=261148030714&index=6&nav=SEARCH&nid=68763426911
That's gotta be a typo. I'm sure he meant to put $3.50.
Chris
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 12/28/2012, 11:47 PMThat's gotta be a typo. I'm sure he meant to put $3.50.
Chris
nope sellers been on here before. look at the items for sale 40 bonks 60 bomberman ect.
BTW their porno is gone , so it's safe to look at now.
I'm gonna make an offer of 6$ since its had the offer option
I wonder if they are one and the same with http://www.ncsxshop.com/
I use to shop from them years ago and personally never had issues with them. Clearly they gouging on that particular item.
Enter the noob... ](*,)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Turbografx-16-Read-Description-/121044993191?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2ed804a7
$400 BIN on a TE
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 12/29/2012, 08:09 PMEnter the noob... ](*,)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Turbografx-16-Read-Description-/121044993191?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2ed804a7
$400 BIN on a TE
Anyone else think this guy is also the same guy from Saint Louis who pretends not to speak English well.
also look at his seller feedback, one of the negatives is from canada/swiss - these guys never quit do they.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 12/29/2012, 08:21 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 12/29/2012, 08:09 PMEnter the noob... ](*,)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-Turbografx-16-Read-Description-/121044993191?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c2ed804a7
$400 BIN on a TE
Anyone else think this guy is also the same guy from Saint Louis who pretends not to speak English well.
also look at his seller feedback, one of the negatives is from canada/swiss - these guys never quit do they.
Lol that's awesomeness.
This guy is becoming PLCARDS main competition for overall douche-baggery.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Ultra-Rare-1990-SPLATTERHOUSE-T-SHIRT-New-Museum-Quality-/370725020717?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5650eee42d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Ultra-Rare-1990-SPLATTERHOUSE-T-SHIRT-New-Museum-Quality-/370725020717?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5650eee42d)
Love this line in the description:
"Splatterhouse is probably the most celebrated and sought-after of all Turbo Grafx games, and this item is of museum quality."
Quote from: galam on 12/31/2012, 10:14 AMThis guy is becoming PLCARDS main competition for overall douche-baggery.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Ultra-Rare-1990-SPLATTERHOUSE-T-SHIRT-New-Museum-Quality-/370725020717?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5650eee42d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Ultra-Rare-1990-SPLATTERHOUSE-T-SHIRT-New-Museum-Quality-/370725020717?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5650eee42d)
Love this line in the description:
"Splatterhouse is probably the most celebrated and sought-after of all Turbo Grafx games, and this item is of museum quality."
PacIdiot - "I have no particular need or desire to part with this"
OMG it pains him so much to part with his collection. Guys he cares about this system so much. It's okay if he charges outrageous amounts, and makes silly claims.
PacIdiot - "Over the last 14 years we have shipped games and consoles all over the world." hmmmmm "we" not a reseller at all playing on emotions. What a &$(*&#head.
Making holidays shitty for gamers for 14 years.
"Museum quality is frequently less than 85% new. Va bene." -- Benito Mussolini
The $4500 duo is back on eBay.
](*,) VGA games......
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2013, 02:55 PMQuote from: blueraven on 01/02/2013, 02:19 AMThe $4500 duo is back on eBay.
Perfect system to play the super rare 85+ quality Cosmic Fantasy 2. Hurry, though... there's a big 15% discount that expires in 2 days and then the price goes back up to $1,500. At prices this low, you'd better forget about free shipping, too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cosmic-Fantasy-2-NEW-VGA-85-VGA-GOLD-/290835676593
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations that no serious collector would even consider, such as this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOXED-Cosmic-Fantasy-2-II-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RPG-/251207084458
So does that mean we should start spamming him with $1 offers?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/03/2013, 03:25 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2013, 02:55 PMQuote from: blueraven on 01/02/2013, 02:19 AMThe $4500 duo is back on eBay.
Perfect system to play the super rare 85+ quality Cosmic Fantasy 2. Hurry, though... there's a big 15% discount that expires in 2 days and then the price goes back up to $1,500. At prices this low, you'd better forget about free shipping, too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cosmic-Fantasy-2-NEW-VGA-85-VGA-GOLD-/290835676593
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations that no serious collector would even consider, such as this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BOXED-Cosmic-Fantasy-2-II-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RPG-/251207084458
So does that mean we should start spamming him with $1 offers?
Yeah we should
I think I made a reference to these Cosmic Fantasy 2 and Exile sellers in a soup line pic awhile back.
Funny thing is there was a guy selling NIB copies of both games for... i think... $15 apiece a year or so ago. I bought a copy of both.
now I guess the resellers are hoping that everyone forgot about that guy and are trying to skull-fuck the market.
Quote from: blueraven on 01/03/2013, 04:44 PMFunny thing is there was a guy selling NIB copies of both games for... i think... $15 apiece a year or so ago. I bought a copy of both.
now I guess the resellers are hoping that everyone forgot about that guy and are trying to skull-fuck the market.
Both were up for auction 2-3 weeks ago, sealed. One went for $28, the other $30. They must be hoping for some REALLY short term memory. I was planning on bidding, but forgot to. Oh well.
There is a sealed air zonk CD on eBay now for $900 BIN. I can't paste the link because iPads are gay, but the sellers description is worth reading.
Item number 261150671912
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261150671912&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
He says a new one was sold for $558, but then he doubles the price for this listing and it is in worse condition.
Quote from: galam on 01/03/2013, 08:39 PMThere is a sealed air zonk CD on eBay now for $900 BIN. I can't paste the link because iPads are gay, but the sellers description is worth reading.
Item number 261150671912
Slight correction: $1000 BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Sealed-Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-TURBO-DUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-Rare-/261150671912?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccdcb0428&ssPageName=RSS:B:SHOP:US:105)
QuoteSUPER RARE turbo duo super cd rom
This rare shooter/shmup sold for 589.99 last year in factory sealed condition.
This copy is not 100% mint but it's still pretty mint. The imperfections of small tears are shown in photos.
Only serious buyers please
Thanks!
Somebody should offer 589 since the last one sold for 589
$70 shipping on a $1000 game. :lol:
Please, PLEASE...somebody get this douchebag here to take whats coming to him. I have sent two messages with no response.
If it makes you guys feel any better, I have one of these (not sealed) I'll be selling here soon for a tad bit lower than that...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FACTORY-SEALED-Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Turbografx-SUPER-CD-ROM-TURBO-DUO-/261152067120?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccde04e30
OMG, I was so close to buying this, and then I saw the $40 shipping. Really killed the deal, imo.
:lol:
Yeah I don't know about the shipping, it was. Deal killer for me
Quote from: blueraven on 01/02/2013, 02:19 AMThe $4500 duo is back on eBay.
This has it beat and it's not graded
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbografx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Collectors-Dream-/160952623443?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4743438596167934638%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D160952623443%26
Why is the CD box so BIG????
The briefcase also came included.
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 01/08/2013, 11:06 PMWhy is the CD box so BIG????
Came with a carrying case as well. Even still, it's much bigger than it needs to be. I guess bigger is better
Ahh.. I see a PAL TurboGrafx
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gran-Coleccion-de-Videojuegos-Huge-Videogame-Collection-Multisystem-/230910476070?pt=ES_Videojuegos&hash=item35c3563f26
Free shipping though.
Re-listed US $467,110.00 BIN!!
Quote from: psychobear on 01/08/2013, 10:03 PMQuote from: blueraven on 01/02/2013, 02:19 AMThe $4500 duo is back on eBay.
This has it beat and it's not graded
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbografx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Collectors-Dream-/160952623443?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4743438596167934638%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D160952623443%26
One of the rarest turbografx-cd console everywhere
Also I Have new turbografx-16 console new
I will included free turbo express handheld system,also new and never used..but missing box and styrofoam
The turbo express is not show on the pictures This auction you will see only one time and maybe never again...because this consoles is very rare even used,special turbografx-cd new
Quote from: guest on 01/09/2013, 03:36 PMQuote from: psychobear on 01/08/2013, 10:03 PMQuote from: blueraven on 01/02/2013, 02:19 AMThe $4500 duo is back on eBay.
This has it beat and it's not graded
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbografx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Collectors-Dream-/160952623443?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4743438596167934638%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D160952623443%26
One of the rarest turbografx-cd console everywhere
Also I Have new turbografx-16 console new
I will included free turbo express handheld system,also new and never used..but missing box and styrofoam
The turbo express is not show on the pictures This auction you will see only one time and maybe never again...because this consoles is very rare even used,special turbografx-cd new
OMG HOW HAS NO ONE SNATCHED THIS UP.... ITS A STEAL. AND A FREE NEW NEVER USED EXPRESS. WOW JUST WOW!!!
So, the Express was taken out of the box but never used? Not even turned on just to see that it worked? He better be able to back up those claims. Dumb fool.
This is an awesome deal on Dragon Sprirt, the card still has the plastic cover!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Dragon-Spirit-Video-Games-/130836854540?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e767bf70c
^ how much does that game usually go for? I don't have that one yet
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 01/23/2013, 10:10 PM^ how much does that game usually go for? I don't have that one yet
I got a brand new copy for $30 last year.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 01/23/2013, 10:10 PM^ how much does that game usually go for? I don't have that one yet
Used: $15 or so tops. I bought a new copy just recently for $14+shipping. I have 2 extra copies just laying around....
plcards back up to his old tricks again..bought the game for $40 via BIN, tried reselling it but when he couldn't flip for a profit he used his mult account to make sure he didn't lose money..
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=AllFeedback&rt=nc
Quote from: guest on 12/19/2012, 02:58 PMLooks like our buddy plcards is at it again...
"Sold" this item to himself since the bid didn't get up high enough: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-Box-Rare-TG-TG16-Duo-/121027407438
Relists the item today with Buy It Now/Best Offer once it fell off his ebay "sold" history: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-In-Box-TG-TG16-Duo-/121041203300?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c2e9e3064
FYI: He is now using a new name to shill bid his stuff up but I haven't figured it out yet.. the ebay hidden name is n***n (137). I guess after he was outed last time he changed names and smartly he isn't leaving himself shill feedback anymore so to cover his tracks.
All of the bidding history on that account is to plcards own auctions (copy and paste link, hyperlink doesnt work):
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&mode=1&item=121027407438&aid=n***n&eu=ruennMDeG7MoQl9fft72ZqmyB69TyRaY&view=NONE&ssPageName=PageBidderProfileViewBids_None_ViewLink
I reported the auction to ebay
Brief history of plcards:
QuoteQuote from: sirhcman on October 16, 2012, 11:16:55 AM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on October 16, 2012, 10:56:54 AM
Quote from: sirhcman on October 16, 2012, 10:09:10 AM
Shill bidding has begun on the below auction auction. plcards is using his other name (cars856) to jack up price. cars856 is currently the high bidder. I recommend all my compatriots in this thread report the item for shill bidding!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-/140866196637?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cc47949d
Report item here: http://ocs.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ReportItemMember&items=140866196637&seller=plcards&active=1&state=1
Category: Listing practices
Reason for Report: Fraudulent listing activities
Detailed Reason: Seller is using other accounts to inflate item price
Where do you see cars856? I see 5***5 as the highest bidder. c*****6 is nowhere to be seen.
You can't see it but if you look at other auctions cars856 has won off plcards you can conclude it.
c****6 would not be what his hidden name is on there. cars856 name is hidden with 5***5. My name is sirhcman on ebay and when I make a bid mine is hidden with the following: i***a
plcards name is hidden on bids with c***d
If you look at this item (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=120995198405) you can see that plcards sold it to 5***5. If you look at plcards feedback (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=plcards&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=140866196637&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller) you can see it matches to the second item which was won by cars856
cars856 has been bidding on rc vehicles, football cards, and turbo games all being sold by plcards. Of cars856 bids over the past 30 days 84% of them have been to plcards account. With these factors, the 5***5 hidden name, the feedback for i****a being the same as cars856 it is stands to reason that it is one in the same.
plcards sold baby formula to cars856 even.. http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=140806008209
August 28th feedback: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackLeftForOthers
Lastly cars856 "sold" a fatboy front fender on ebay to plcards. It would be a lot of amazing coincidences if this wasn't shill bidding. Second item on the following link: http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=cars856&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller
Be aware that plcards also opened up this account tp60000 and has started buying and selling under that name as well. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=tp60000&ftab=AllFeedback&rt=nc
At the very least it could be 2 people working together but my suspicion it is one person. You can have two different names/addresses tied to each account and can even proxy or spoof your ip to make sure one isn't the same as the other. Either way it is shill bidding in my opinion and I believe the auction I spoke about prior should be reported.
Hopefully all the gibberish above makes sense. If you guys don't approve that this should be in the ebay gouging thread I will delete, I just feel it my duty to help the thread rid ebay of this shill bidding crap on our beloved turbos.
Is there any hope for these artificially inflated prices to crash?
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 01/31/2013, 10:22 PMIs there any hope for these artificially inflated prices to crash?
Yes. We must all take our collections to eBay and sell super cheap. This will reset the market.
Quote from: galam on 01/31/2013, 10:52 PMYes. We must all take our collections to eBay and sell super cheap. This will reset the market.
Haha, you go first. :D
What the heck, he says it is NEW even though it has scratches, supposedly his cat did it.. :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
This guy is nuts.
Saw that one go up earlier today and was like WTF?
This one is the same setup (albiet, not "new", but neither is the one posted above really) for 1/5 of the cost...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-w-CD-Drive-In-Box-In-Case-w-Foam-Tested-/281052262817?pt=Video_Games&hash=item41700531a1
Its like people don't do any price research before posting shit on ebay
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 02/12/2013, 07:06 PMWhat the heck, he says it is NEW even though it has scratches, supposedly his cat did it.. :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
This guy is nuts.
Part of me wants ebay to ban BIN and require all auctions to start at 0.99 USD.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/13/2013, 12:00 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 02/12/2013, 07:06 PMWhat the heck, he says it is NEW even though it has scratches, supposedly his cat did it.. :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
This guy is nuts.
Part of me wants ebay to ban BIN and require all auctions to start at 0.99 USD.
Yeah because all the good deals that can be had on items not related to some video game platform is a bad thing.............
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 02/12/2013, 07:06 PMThis guy is nuts.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20121005214803im_/http://cbswxrk.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/dr_evil.jpg?w=420)
TWO Thousand dollars!
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 02/12/2013, 07:06 PMWhat the heck, he says it is NEW even though it has scratches, supposedly his cat did it.. :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
This guy is nuts.
I agree. Ever notice how the item location always seems to be the St. Louis area? This guy has posted a lot of outrageous stuff in the past.
Bosnacmb never ceases to amaze me. Between him and the guy who claims to not speak english well......
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/13/2013, 12:03 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 02/13/2013, 12:00 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 02/12/2013, 07:06 PMWhat the heck, he says it is NEW even though it has scratches, supposedly his cat did it.. :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
This guy is nuts.
Part of me wants ebay to ban BIN and require all auctions to start at 0.99 USD.
Yeah because all the good deals that can be had on items not related to some video game platform is a bad thing.............
It would be the nuclear option. BIN definitely has value on many products but it's an option being abused by the neckbeards in the collecting community.
I'm not saying that there aren't actual "new" things on ebay, but I swear that word in the item description is irrelevant to the item's actual condition and whether or not it's actually been used.
Here's a new low... someone is trying to sell a Turbo Everdrive for almost double what they cost new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/pc-engine-turbografx-16-everdrive-Board-/111013767793?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8efaa71
Quote from: tpivette on 02/16/2013, 01:46 PMHere's a new low... someone is trying to sell a Turbo Everdrive for almost double what they cost new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/pc-engine-turbografx-16-everdrive-Board-/111013767793?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8efaa71
I was gonna post this, I email him asking him what's up with the price, that these could be purchases for around 80$ shipped brand new and this is his response,
Yes you can,some resellers buy them for $15.00 and sale them for $80
- bosnacmb
Lol yeah I saw that auction too just now and got a good laugh off it.
Should be noted, these are his also:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-CD-System-Ultra-Rare-Must-Have-All-Collectors-Complete-/111012211712?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d7ec00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-NTSC-Very-Rare-/111012284890?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d909da
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-Black-Handheld-System-/111011882852?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d8d2e764
Quote from: psychobear on 02/16/2013, 01:50 PMI was gonna post this, I email him asking him what's up with the price, that these could be purchases for around 80$ shipped brand new and this is his response,
Yes you can,some resellers buy them for $15.00 and sale them for $80
- bosnacmb
And I quote the great Hermes Conrad of Futurama fame, "That just raises
further questions!"
I watch auction for 2 year on ebay and realize I wasta lotsa time.
For the pce but come on look at this bin price for 1945 Kai gtfo !!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1943-Kai-Turbografx-PC-Engine-Japan-Import-Complete-US-Seller-/271141848982
Quote from: tpivette on 02/16/2013, 01:46 PMHere's a new low... someone is trying to sell a Turbo Everdrive for almost double what they cost new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/pc-engine-turbografx-16-everdrive-Board-/111013767793?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8efaa71
Reported him for selling prohibited items. Now watch as ebay does nothing!
Quote from: tpivette on 02/16/2013, 01:46 PMHere's a new low... someone is trying to sell a Turbo Everdrive for almost double what they cost new:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/pc-engine-turbografx-16-everdrive-Board-/111013767793?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8efaa71
Took a quick peek in this thread today, found this and got pissed off, then left... Pfffft. What a piece of shit!
I have 19 game left to collect...including samurai ghost, shockman and parasol stars.....I looking at these prices i dont even want to finish..Just wanna give the fuck up..and Goodwill isnt helping much either..I MEAN ITS GOOD FUCKN WILL....and yes Im not counting Magical chase cause only a insane fool would pay 2,000$ for a video game....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons / Or the Obama clan :twisted:
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 02:45 PMand yes Im not counting Magical chase cause only a insane fool would pay 2,000$ for a video game....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons :twisted:
Maybe next time you're waiting in line, for your next Obamaphone handout, they'll start handing out Magical Chases. :-({|=
In jest, relax!!!
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/20/2013, 02:57 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 02:45 PMand yes Im not counting Magical chase cause only a insane fool would pay 2,000$ for a video game....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons :twisted:
Maybe next time you're waiting in line, for your next Obamaphone handout, they'll start handing out Magical Chases. :-({|= In jest, relax!!!
I'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:13 PMI'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
You're the one that took shots at Romney's sons for no good reason and you probably don't even know their names, an attack that is as if you can't find rich democrats and their kids. You're still gloating that
he won, in here?
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/20/2013, 03:17 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:13 PMI'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
You're the one that took shots at Romney's sons for no good reason and you probably don't even know their names, an attack that is as if you can't find rich democrats and their kids. You're still gloating that he won, in here?
I didn't gloat. Their names are not worth knowing...I said nothing bout democrats or republicans...your the one who made that connection.
Anyways what I was saying is that I'm not expecting to find magical chase...I'm not even looking for it there...and its not worth the price that the ones can afford it buy it for.
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:32 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 02/20/2013, 03:17 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:13 PMI'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
You're the one that took shots at Romney's sons for no good reason and you probably don't even know their names, an attack that is as if you can't find rich democrats and their kids. You're still gloating that he won, in here?
I didn't gloat. Their names are not worth knowing...I said nothing bout democrats or republicans...your the one who made that connection.
Bullshit. You worked in a political attack (AKA shoehorned) against the sons of the republican candidate that just lost the presidential election, playing off the stereotype of rich republicans that don't give a shit, etc. You inherently gloated by asking the other guy, "
Still sore that Obama won, huh?"
QuoteAnyways what I was saying is that I'm not expecting to find magical chase...I'm not even looking for it there...and its not worth the price that the ones can afford it buy it for.
That was not of any offense, your political and awkward cheap shot was.
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/20/2013, 03:40 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:32 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 02/20/2013, 03:17 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:13 PMI'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
You're the one that took shots at Romney's sons for no good reason and you probably don't even know their names, an attack that is as if you can't find rich democrats and their kids. You're still gloating that he won, in here?
I didn't gloat. Their names are not worth knowing...I said nothing bout democrats or republicans...your the one who made that connection.
Bullshit. You worked in a political attack (AKA shoehorned) against the sons of the republican candidate that just lost the presidential election, playing off the stereotype of rich republicans that don't give a shit, etc. You inherently gloated by asking the other guy, "Still sore that Obama won, huh?"
QuoteAnyways what I was saying is that I'm not expecting to find magical chase...I'm not even looking for it there...and its not worth the price that the ones can afford it buy it for.
That was not of any offense, your political and awkward cheap shot was.
....I didnt know you were in love with the Romney clan. So I apologize bout the cheap shot...All Politicians are rich and don't give a shit..That should please the crying public.
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:46 PM....I didnt know you were in love with the Romney clan. So I apologize bout the cheap shot...All Politicians are rich and don't give a shit..That should please the crying public.
Oh, I see, I gotta be a hater of the Romney clan, otherwise I'm in "love" with them... That makes sense.
hmmm.... Seeing a side of this guy that screams he wont last.....
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/20/2013, 03:51 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:46 PM....I didnt know you were in love with the Romney clan. So I apologize bout the cheap shot...All Politicians are rich and don't give a shit..That should please the crying public.
Oh, I see, I gotta be a hater of the Romney clan, otherwise I'm in "love" with them... That makes sense.
Oh relax NightWolve.. I could of put Obamas kids in the sentence..it doesnt matter..As Americans we are supposed to hate all politicians....they basically control our lives, while they live the good life from the sweat off our backs. I like arguing/debating bout politicians and games its fun to see the peoples reactions...personally I think both Obama and Romney suckd donkey balls...
I'll just stick to game arguing now..
I love how so many of the Obama lovers dont even understand what he is doing to the country. They stopped paying attention after the words Change, Entitled, and Free.
Back on topic.....I sent Bosnacmb a Message and the link to the Everdrive new for 80.00 and I got this reply: Watch who your calling an idiot.....You are monkey.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/20/2013, 04:05 PMI love how so many of the Obama lovers dont even understand what he is doing to the country. They stopped paying attention after the words Change, Entitled, and Free.
Back on topic.....I sent Bosnacmb a Message and the link to the Everdrive new for 80.00 and I got this reply: Watch who your calling an idiot.....You are monkey.
LMAO!! You are monkey.. OMG im seriously laughing here. HAHA!!!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/20/2013, 04:05 PMI love how so many of the Obama lovers dont even understand what he is doing to the country. They stopped paying attention after the words Change, Entitled, and Free.
Off topic again but your right...
Obamacare is gonna tear a new one in every American...and those Health Insurance companies are gonna become filthy rich..and then none of us will be able to afford any damn games..cuz we got pay for expensive ass healthcare...
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 02:45 PMinsane fool....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons :twisted:
Yep. Mormons might not be as fruitcakey as Scientologists or Kabbalah-ist, but they're still pretty damn nutty. And one of the sons is named Tag! Fuckin' crazy I tells ya!
That's right, I'll take a shot at the Romneys for a
very good reason: because I can and this ain't the White House press room. They don't need anyone white knighting for their honor on a random game forum, so get over it!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/20/2013, 04:05 PMI love how so many of the Obama lovers dont even understand what he is doing to the country. They stopped paying attention after the words Change, Entitled, and Free.
And I love how so many of the Obama haters don't even understand what he has (or rather hasn't) done, instead blaming him for everything they don't like, even if it was set in place before Obama was elected. Not that Bush was treated any differently, mind you.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 02/20/2013, 04:05 PMBack on topic.....I sent Bosnacmb a Message and the link to the Everdrive new for 80.00 and I got this reply: Watch who your calling an idiot.....You are monkey.
I swear, eBay really needs to have a way to let other users interact on sales postings! Like say a comments section at the bottom where I can either praise the seller and the price, give 'em a thumbs up, or conversely, trash and give a thumbs down to warn potential suckers from doing business with that person and that they can currently buy the same item for half the price straight from the producer, be able to drop a link, etc.
Quote from: guest on 02/20/2013, 04:27 PMThat's right, I'll take a shot at the Romneys for a very good reason: because I can and this ain't the White House press room. They don't need anyone white knighting for their honor on a random game forum, so get over it!
Well, then you're gonna get called out on it, as in I'm gonna take a shot at you, so get over that! It was a cheap shot, that didn't have anything to do with anything here! And calling him out on it wasn't a "white knighting" operation... The election's been over and I don't see much future for Romney (
as in him being considered a future threat), so one can save the political spam for on-topic political threads instead of stirring the pot in an unrelated one. It was a stupid thing to say in general. I'm, what, supposed to hate
his sons in particular because he was successful in life, earned millions of dollars and can give them a life few will ever have ?? He only noticed "rich kids" now or some shit and only limited to the offspring of wealthy republican politicians ?
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 03:13 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 02/20/2013, 02:57 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 02:45 PMand yes Im not counting Magical chase cause only a insane fool would pay 2,000$ for a video game....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons :twisted:
Maybe next time you're waiting in line, for your next Obamaphone handout, they'll start handing out Magical Chases. :-({|= In jest, relax!!!
I'm guessing your one of those fools who jacks up the price for everyone else.. buying those wonderful ebay bargains. Still sore he won huh?
Ok, YOU sir have not been here long enough to make these accusations. If you are even hinting at Roy for price inflation, from my experience, you are ass backward.
@Bernie:
I agree this guy prob won't last, but you have to admit, it's always fun when they do pop up.
WOW I never realized how serious you forum guys get :-s..hahaha....and to those who keep saying I probably wont last...your probably right..LOL
Well its been fun reading your comments.[/quote]
I'm, what, supposed to hate his sons in particular because he was successful in life, earned millions of dollars and can give them a life few will ever have ?? He only noticed "rich kids" now or some shit and only limited to the offspring of wealthy republican politicians ?[/quote]
oh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese. Don't believe me take some time away from the forum , go to business school and learn what his company does.
Have a blast :mrgreen:
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 05:08 PMoh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese. Don't believe me take some time away from the forum , go to business school and learn what his company does.
Have a blast :mrgreen:
So, it wasn't a shot at Romney at all and what you really meant was ANY politician. But here you are back on Romney's sack. Anyone that can't see what your intentions were would have to be blind.
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 05:08 PMoh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese. Don't believe me take some time away from the forum , go to business school and learn what his company does.
Have a blast :mrgreen:
Ah, well yeah, your intentions were fully revealed now and it seems like you're still stuck in election mode wanting to play the Bain game. Look, dude, that worked, and your guy won the election so we're stuck with him for another 4 years! Congratulations, but time to let it go! The focus is on and should be Obama, who's actually in the WhiteHouse right now. Why exactly you were wanting to inspire jealously/envy/hate on Romney's sons in particular, I dunno, but I find something very wrong with that. Guilt by familial association, they're likely just as "evil" as the father, going by your smear there of him and your negative generalization of Bain Capital ??
Quote from: galam on 02/20/2013, 04:51 PMOk, YOU sir have not been here long enough to make these accusations. If you are even hinting at Roy for price inflation, from my experience, you are ass backward.
Lol, I guess
you haven't been here long enough either. :wink:
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 05:08 PMoh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese.
and...?
Quote from: galam on 02/20/2013, 07:26 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/20/2013, 05:08 PMoh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese.
and...?
Read the opening post of
this thread. :P
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/20/2013, 07:24 PMLol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either. :wink:
Heh. :D
Quote from: guest on 02/20/2013, 07:24 PMQuote from: galam on 02/20/2013, 04:51 PMOk, YOU sir have not been here long enough to make these accusations. If you are even hinting at Roy for price inflation, from my experience, you are ass backward.
Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either. :wink:
Possibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him. :-k
Regardless, he WAS a bit quick to jump.
Jesus Christ, I don't post for a few days and we got a political shit storm going on. This thread is for posting ebay gougers, not to argue about who killed who. Fighting Street we go? Anyway, whats the deal with Bonk 3 getting a $200 starting price point? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Bonk-3-Excellent-condition-/170992858648?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cff7f618
Let alone a $230 buy it now option?
Or Exile 2 starting at $140?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbografx-CD-1993-Very-Rare-Working-Designs-Game-/111013020103?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8e441c7
Lame, absolutely lame.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/21/2013, 01:17 PMJesus Christ, I don't post for a few days and we got a political shit storm going on. This thread is for posting ebay gougers, not to argue about who killed who. Fighting Street we go? Anyway, whats the deal with Bonk 3 getting a $200 starting price point? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Bonk-3-Excellent-condition-/170992858648?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cff7f618
Let alone a $230 buy it now option?
Or Exile 2 starting at $140?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbografx-CD-1993-Very-Rare-Working-Designs-Game-/111013020103?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8e441c7
Lame, absolutely lame.
Im curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Quote from: galam on 02/21/2013, 12:59 PMPossibly I'm missing something,
Alot but I have no doubt people will be quick to fill you in on their own versions.
Quote from: galam on 02/21/2013, 12:59 PMbut I got a really good deal from him. :-k
A ton of people have on here. Alot of times in life, people love to focus on the negative and none of the positives. Such is life.
Quote from: galam on 02/21/2013, 12:59 PMPossibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him. :-k
Regardless, he WAS a bit quick to jump.
You are, but really it's old news and doesn't need to be brought back up, imo. I wasn't around during that earlier chapter, but I've read through it, and it's best to be kept in the past. Regarless of what happened in the past, the RoyVegas here now has offered some very good deals on items and has contributed a lot of cool info to the community. No need digging out skeletons from the closet when we've got a good thing going here. Just my .02. :D
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/21/2013, 01:17 PMJesus Christ, I don't post for a few days and we got a political shit storm going on. This thread is for posting ebay gougers, not to argue about who killed who. Fighting Street we go? Anyway, whats the deal with Bonk 3 getting a $200 starting price point? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Bonk-3-Excellent-condition-/170992858648?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27cff7f618
Let alone a $230 buy it now option?
Or Exile 2 starting at $140?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbografx-CD-1993-Very-Rare-Working-Designs-Game-/111013020103?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d8e441c7
Lame, absolutely lame.
Im curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
If you're patient you can get it for under $100.
It ain't Turbob, but who wants a Playdia setup? Only $800 ($1400 BIN) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-PLAYDIA-SYSTEM-W-GAMES-ADD-THIS-WITH-YOUR-NINTENDO-NEO-GEO-TURBO-GRAFX-/321077288815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac1b29f6f) for a chance to own a nigh worthless system that'll make owning a PC-FX feel like an MVS by comparison.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 01:36 PMAlot of times in life, people love to focus on the negative and none of the positives. Such is life.
Boo-hoo.
Quote from: galam on 02/21/2013, 12:59 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/20/2013, 07:24 PMQuote from: galam on 02/20/2013, 04:51 PMOk, YOU sir have not been here long enough to make these accusations. If you are even hinting at Roy for price inflation, from my experience, you are ass backward.
Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either. :wink:
Possibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him. :-k
Regardless, he WAS a bit quick to jump.
I agree about people snapping at each other.
You just happened to be discussing a few different specific things at once that are actually tied together. Your bringing in forum experience as a justification for judging people happens to be particularly ironic given the history of this thread(s). You didn't say anything bad that I was reacting to, it was just amusing given the circumstances. :)
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Taking a note from what forum members here say is important. That message is usually the same from everyone and that is: BE PATIENT! I bought a game lot on eBay and resold the stuff I didn't want/need here on the forums. My Bonk 3 loosie ended up costing me less than $15. Take your time, Turbo games go up and down in price.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 02:37 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Taking a note from what forum members here say is important. That message is usually the same from everyone and that is: BE PATIENT! I bought a game lot on eBay and resold the stuff I didn't want/need here on the forums. My Bonk 3 loosie ended up costing me less than $15. Take your time, Turbo games go up and down in price.
15$!! Holy Shit that is an awesome price....I see a neutopia 2 complete on ebay and put a max bid on it for 100$ and its already at 84$...Your right they do fluctuate...cuz i know i saw one on ebay last month end at 75$..
Do you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 02:45 PMDo you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
I also got Neutopia II in the same game lot for less that $15 (loosie). This was just a few months ago on eBay. Be patient. Too much $ imo.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 02:51 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 02:45 PMDo you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
I also got Neutopia II in the same game lot for less that $15 (loosie). This was just a few months ago on eBay. Be patient. Too much $ imo.
I really appreciate it..Well i'm sure i wont win...only reason i went 100$ bucks is cuz i have a 100$ gift card..given to me like a year ago..and i just recently found it :-)
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 02:45 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 02:37 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Taking a note from what forum members here say is important. That message is usually the same from everyone and that is: BE PATIENT! I bought a game lot on eBay and resold the stuff I didn't want/need here on the forums. My Bonk 3 loosie ended up costing me less than $15. Take your time, Turbo games go up and down in price.
15$!! Holy Shit that is an awesome price....I see a neutopia 2 complete on ebay and put a max bid on it for 100$ and its already at 84$...Your right they do fluctuate...cuz i know i saw one on ebay last month end at 75$..
Do you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
$100 would be getting high for a CIB copy depending on condition. What you are bidding on is just a loose card and manual (it came with a plastic insert and cardboard box). If it's not too roughed up, the most you should pay is $50. A local gouging store has it for $60 and they want $140+ for Bonk 3.
Quote from: guest on 02/21/2013, 02:55 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 02:45 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 02:37 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Taking a note from what forum members here say is important. That message is usually the same from everyone and that is: BE PATIENT! I bought a game lot on eBay and resold the stuff I didn't want/need here on the forums. My Bonk 3 loosie ended up costing me less than $15. Take your time, Turbo games go up and down in price.
15$!! Holy Shit that is an awesome price....I see a neutopia 2 complete on ebay and put a max bid on it for 100$ and its already at 84$...Your right they do fluctuate...cuz i know i saw one on ebay last month end at 75$..
Do you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
$100 would be getting high for a CIB copy depending on condition. What you are bidding on is just a loose card and manual (it came with a plastic insert and cardboard box). If it's not too roughed up, the most you should pay is $50. A local gouging store has it for $60 and the want $140+ for Bonk 3.
Well when i don't win...i will look for better deals to use my gift card on....
Thanks for all the knowledge guys...i'm learning alot bout the various ways games were originally sold...didn't know that neutopia 2 or bonk 3 were just box, card, and manual....
what happened did they get greedy near the end of the run and skimp out on the hucard cases and spine labels?
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 03:01 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/21/2013, 02:55 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 02:45 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 02:37 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
Taking a note from what forum members here say is important. That message is usually the same from everyone and that is: BE PATIENT! I bought a game lot on eBay and resold the stuff I didn't want/need here on the forums. My Bonk 3 loosie ended up costing me less than $15. Take your time, Turbo games go up and down in price.
15$!! Holy Shit that is an awesome price....I see a neutopia 2 complete on ebay and put a max bid on it for 100$ and its already at 84$...Your right they do fluctuate...cuz i know i saw one on ebay last month end at 75$..
Do you think 'im getting gouged at 100$ knowing probably i wont win?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200896862275?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
$100 would be getting high for a CIB copy depending on condition. What you are bidding on is just a loose card and manual (it came with a plastic insert and cardboard box). If it's not too roughed up, the most you should pay is $50. A local gouging store has it for $60 and the want $140+ for Bonk 3.
Well when i don't win...i will look for better deals to use my gift card on....
Thanks for all the knowledge guys...i'm learning alot bout the various ways games were originally sold...didn't know that neutopia 2 or bonk 3 were just box, card, and manual....
what happened did they get greedy near the end of the run and skimp out on the hucard cases and spine labels?
There are threads about packaging. You should learn what each game came with before considering paying collectors prices for them. Depending on the game, the level of completeness plays a huge role in values.
Quote from: guest on 02/21/2013, 03:07 PMYou should learn what each game came with before considering paying collectors prices for them.
This should help you:
http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 04:08 PMQuote from: guest on 02/21/2013, 03:07 PMYou should learn what each game came with before considering paying collectors prices for them.
This should help you:
http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/
WOW!! Much appreciated Roy...amazing collection there...now i can see what game came with what :-)
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 04:08 PMThis should help you:
http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/
Glad you still have this as a resource.
Quote from: galam on 02/20/2013, 04:51 PMIf you are even hinting at Roy for price inflation, from my experience, you are ass backward.
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Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/21/2013, 04:08 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/21/2013, 03:07 PMYou should learn what each game came with before considering paying collectors prices for them.
This should help you:
http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/
That copy of Exile 2 in there looks like the one I bought a couple years ago with sharpie through the UPC on the slipcase. That was a saddening experience because all the photos of the item had been taken to perfectly hide the defect and then when I mentioned it to the seller after getting the item they feigned ignorance about the whole thing.
The whole "I know nothing" game eh? Yeah plenty of those in the ebay world. Sadly a lot of it comes with buying Turbo games. The way prices are now with Turbo stuff it's hard to not want games you buy to be in great condition. What's sad about it is the fact that the games are being harder and harder to come by. When they are it's usually not the best condition but a premium price. (on ebay)
You guys gotta check this out...I never knew a manual could be so expensive :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/25/2013, 02:27 PMYou guys gotta check this out...I never knew a manual could be so expensive :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Yep and two+ years going strong of not selling it. :) Posted many times before.
You'd think he'd reduce his price eventually, or at least post a real photo of the item. :roll:
Think this one is going to get out of control?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Syd-Meads-Terraforming-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-PCEngine-TTI-Right-Stuff-Corp-/140922135295?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cf9d22ff
Quote from: tpivette on 02/25/2013, 08:42 PMThink this one is going to get out of control?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Syd-Meads-Terraforming-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-PCEngine-TTI-Right-Stuff-Corp-/140922135295?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cf9d22ff
I'm in.
I'd like to be, but I know it's going to go for way more than I'd be willing to pay. So I'll just sit on the sidelines and watch the chaos... it'll be like watching soccer mom's going nuts over the last "tickle me elmo" at toys r us on black friday
Quote from: tpivette on 02/25/2013, 09:09 PMI'd like to be, but I know it's going to go for way more than I'd be willing to pay. So I'll just sit on the sidelines and watch the chaos... it'll be like watching soccer mom's going nuts over the last "tickle me elmo" at toys r us on black friday
I bid $15,000,000.
Man... Too bad, it looks like it's in great shape.
Jeez... it's already doubled in price since I posted the link!
... and in another hour it's doubled again... incredible
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 02/25/2013, 02:54 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/25/2013, 02:27 PMYou guys gotta check this out...I never knew a manual could be so expensive :evil:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
Yep and two+ years going strong of not selling it. :) Posted many times before.
Yeah, old news, this is none other than megahit79, nicknamed "World Class Gouger" by Tat. We have a picture of him in this thread further back. He bought a $1,000 SNK cart and immediately tried to flip it upon receiving it for $30,000 and has been trying to gouge just that Bonk III manual like forever... Persistent SOB, that's for sure!
Reading start (
wow, I did a lot of work there... had some fun too and communicated with him.):
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg229525#msg229525
Jason at E3 Expo 2011:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg229772#msg229772
Tatsujin's altered image:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg230075#msg230075
Yeah, he was good material for a while, I thought. ;)
lol I forgot all about that.......good times
Heh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Quote from: guest on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
Quote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMProbably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
From my experience checking eBay daily for the last few years Terraforming is one of the harder to find CD games that rarely pops up. I remember when I got mine about a year ago there was a big span of time it wasn't listed. I believe I paid $80-$100 a year ago for a mint condition copy.
This auction looks a little suspicious to me...$300+ with 7 days left? It's not usual for the price to spike so early.
Quote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
If I were to tell you 500 or 500,000, what would you reference that with?
Quote from: guest on 02/28/2013, 07:14 PMQuote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMQuote from: guest on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
If I were to tell you 500 or 500,000, what would you reference that with?
I'm often interested in how many copies a lot of turbo games were printed/sold. For no other reason then curiosity. I have a deep interest in the history of the video game business, so these numbers always intrigue me. Oh well.
Quote from: galam on 02/28/2013, 08:03 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/28/2013, 07:14 PMQuote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
If I were to tell you 500 or 500,000, what would you reference that with?
I'm often interested in how many copies a lot of turbo games were printed/sold. For no other reason then curiosity. I have a deep interest in the history of the video game business, so these numbers always intrigue me. Oh well.
I am too. Unfortunately, the moment a number is quoted, gougers and gullible collectors alike will use it to justify limitless collector prices. It literally becomes limited edition to those people (who have taken over the Turbo market).
But separate from that, whatever the exact numbers of any game sold or produced are, it is meaningless when it comes to "rarity". No one knows what the legitimate demand is, so the number if current copies in existence only fuels imagination. With so many resellers sitting on stacks of the same rarer Turbo games, Magical Chase and Dynastic Hero could each be more common than Bonk's Adventure for all we know. They control the "fair market value" either way.
Quote from: guest on 02/28/2013, 07:14 PMQuote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMQuote from: guest on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
If I were to tell you 500 or 500,000, what would you reference that with?
Absolutely nothing. I'm rarely surprised anymore when a game, despite the system, becomes hugely expensive. I like to have some idea of where that sudden price jump or desire to own came from. I can point to Final Fantasy VII on the PS1...last summer, it took off in price (it has since settled) and I was flabbergasted as to why. How many millions of copies of that game existed? I couldn't understand how the game was selling for as much as it sold for new when there is copy for every person living here.
Quote from: shabba on 03/01/2013, 12:30 PMQuote from: guest on 02/28/2013, 07:14 PMQuote from: shabba on 02/26/2013, 11:23 AMQuote from: guest on 02/26/2013, 10:14 AMHeh, that guy is a right douche.
As for the Terraforming, one of the bidders driving up the price has 'private' feedback. Shill bidder?
Probably. But what is that game worth? Is there any estimate on the number of copies sold? I had a copy back in the day..wish I still did.
If I were to tell you 500 or 500,000, what would you reference that with?
Absolutely nothing. I'm rarely surprised anymore when a game, despite the system, becomes hugely expensive. I like to have some idea of where that sudden price jump or desire to own came from. I can point to Final Fantasy VII on the PS1...last summer, it took off in price (it has since settled) and I was flabbergasted as to why. How many millions of copies of that game existed? I couldn't understand how the game was selling for as much as it sold for new when there is copy for every person living here.
Very similar to some NES games like contra. Still getting a somewhat lofty price, even for a loosey. Especially considering how many were sold. And look at golden eye for 64. Still fetching over 20 a cart and look at how many of THOSE are out there.
Quote from: Dyna138 on 02/28/2013, 04:59 PMThis auction looks a little suspicious to me...$300+ with 7 days left? It's not usual for the price to spike so early.
It actually spiked that high in the first 2 hours of its listing... VERY suspicious
Quote from: shabba on 03/01/2013, 12:30 PMI like to have some idea of where that sudden price jump or desire to own came from. I can point to Final Fantasy VII on the PS1...last summer, it took off in price (it has since settled) and I was flabbergasted as to why. How many millions of copies of that game existed? I couldn't understand how the game was selling for as much as it sold for new when there is copy for every person living here.
FF7 has had a recent price spike? I had no idea... that's one of the few games I held onto from my youth. Surprised that its worth anything as it had a "greatest Hits" release and probably sold in the millions
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
Are they kidding??? I wouldn't pay $1.
Wow... I hope nobody has bought that mess.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
Those books have been noted before. The back story is that the "publisher" found a loophole with Amazons books on demand feature where if a publisher had a certain amount of sales Amazon would then automatically order a certain number of any new book that was published. The publisher generated fake sales by putting in requests with public and university libraries for the titles that they made (reprints of wikipedia articles) and then once they had hit the sales threshold Amazon would then start buying with no triggers. By the time Amazon had caught on they had sold a metric ass load of worthless books to Amazon. Amazon then dumped them at wholesale to companies that buy up excess inventory and now some unsuspecting company is trying to sell them on ebay. That seller has over 90,000 auctions for betascript publishing books right now...
Really? $150 for just the freaking BOX? I've seen CIB copies go for less! Maybe someone wants to give the forum patented $2.00 offer...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/300870090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460d413f82
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
There's no way anyone is buying these things. Even if they did sell them, how many fools are out there that would be duped into buying a copy? Please say less than 5.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 03/03/2013, 01:56 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
There's no way anyone is buying these things. Even if they did sell them, how many fools are out there that would be duped into buying a copy? Please say less than 5.
Can't be any worse than a guy who came in here trying to sell his Magical Chase Box for $1800.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
not sure if it was posted, but what the actual fuck? $300 for just the MANUAL of Bonk 3?
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2013, 06:10 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
not sure if it was posted, but what the actual fuck? $300 for just the MANUAL of Bonk 3?
Yeah, that one has been mentioned many times. Jump back a page or two... theres the cliff notes on the item and the seller
Uh, that Beyond Shadowgate thing, I don't understand that at all. What exactly is this guy selling?
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2013, 06:10 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
not sure if it was posted, but what the actual fuck? $300 for just the MANUAL of Bonk 3?
It's been talked about a few times
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/03/2013, 06:12 PMUh, that Beyond Shadowgate thing, I don't understand that at all. What exactly is this guy selling?
Giant piece of doggie poo.
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2013, 06:10 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee
not sure if it was posted, but what the actual fuck? $300 for just the MANUAL of Bonk 3?
yeah i posted that too...its been around for two years or so according to everyone here...and it still hasn't sold...HAHAHAHA!!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
136 pages?!? I don't think the wiki article is even 136 words. :-k
Quote from: guest on 03/04/2013, 11:25 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/02/2013, 01:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-/350729245999?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item51a917952f
Now I have seen everything.
136 pages?!? I don't think the wiki article is even 136 words. :-k
Hmm. If they truly scoured the internet and print sources for beyond shadowgate info, i wonder if the article i wrote for the game mag in the UK made it in the book. If so, am i entitled to royalties from the millions of copies that will inevitably sell?
You'd have to buy a copy to find out if they used your work lol. Wouldn't that be ironic, you being their only customer for the thing and all just to see if they did.
I haven't seen enough Bonk 3 CD sales to know where this belongs:
Bonk 3 CD - Complete in Jewel case with manual for $299.00 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/221197240505?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=jGWKms00MsN95hlW1fM6WCVCRWM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Maybe this actually belonged in the good deal thread (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12417.0)? I don't really know what the going price has been, since it pops up so rarely.
I saw it right after it was posted, and I did think about it, since it's one of the few remaining TurboGrafx-16 CD games which I don't have, but someone went ahead and jumped on it.
Damnit... I woulda been all over that... ugh
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
I know it was from 4 pages ago but since the question was fairly recent, the answer is $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. It just takes some time and luck. And no I was not the buyer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/04/2013, 07:58 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
I know it was from 4 pages ago but since the question was fairly recent, the answer is $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. It just takes some time and luck. And no I was not the buyer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Not commenting on the price, but...
A) That's the hucard, not the harder to find SCD.
B) Patience and luck are great, but let's be real. It requires obsessive checking of auction sites, scouring thrift stores and a large amount of effort to find a game like that for cheap.
Quote from: Sadler on 03/04/2013, 08:34 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/04/2013, 07:58 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
I know it was from 4 pages ago but since the question was fairly recent, the answer is $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. It just takes some time and luck. And no I was not the buyer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Not commenting on the price, but...
A) That's the hucard, not the harder to find SCD.
B) Patience and luck are great, but let's be real. It requires obsessive checking of auction sites, scouring thrift stores and a large amount of effort to find a game like that for cheap.
I've never seen THAT in a thrift store. I'm just sayin'...
Quote from: Sadler on 03/04/2013, 08:34 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/04/2013, 07:58 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 02/21/2013, 01:33 PMIm curious what would be the correct price for Bonk 3? Just in case I spot one and need to know what its really worth?
I know it was from 4 pages ago but since the question was fairly recent, the answer is $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. It just takes some time and luck. And no I was not the buyer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Not commenting on the price, but...
A) That's the hucard, not the harder to find SCD.
B) Patience and luck are great, but let's be real. It requires obsessive checking of auction sites, scouring thrift stores and a large amount of effort to find a game like that for cheap.
True on A however the one from 4 pages ago (if you go back and look) he was actually talking about the Hu card, not the CD discussion that is on this page.
And for B? Yup, you're right, it can take a lot of effort. But if you want a deal it's what you have to do, if not, you can always pay the premium price.
The way it is in Turbo land these days is the lazy people pay the premium price. Well that and the 18 year old uneducated.
Quote from: geise on 03/05/2013, 05:54 AMThe way it is in Turbo land these days is the lazy people pay the premium price. Well that and the 18 year old uneducated.
:-k :-k So, if someone pays more than what YOU feel is too much, they are lazy? There is a lot of middle ground as far as prices. Basically, there is a OMG that shit is too high, or, damn...its a little more than I wanted, but it rarely pops up. Not defending the gougers at all, lets get that point straight. However, not everyone can stay glued to their PC waiting for that GREAT deal, specially when so many people are searching.
The real answer for what a specific game is worth is:
Whatever someone will pay for it.
Sure, there will be instances were someone gets an astounding deal but for the most part the market sets the price. That's why there are hundreds of unsold auctions everyday for $30 common games and $150 systems.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/04/2013, 11:48 PMTrue on A however the one from 4 pages ago (if you go back and look) he was actually talking about the Hu card, not the CD discussion that is on this page.
Whoops, I'm sorry! Thought you were responding to Bardoly. Some day I'll learn to read. :)
Edit: uggg and write.
Quote from: Bardoly on 03/04/2013, 03:52 PMI haven't seen enough Bonk 3 CD sales to know where this belongs:
Bonk 3 CD - Complete in Jewel case with manual for $299.00 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/221197240505?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=jGWKms00MsN95hlW1fM6WCVCRWM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Maybe this actually belonged in the good deal thread (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12417.0)? I don't really know what the going price has been, since it pops up so rarely.
I saw it right after it was posted, and I did think about it, since it's one of the few remaining TurboGrafx-16 CD games which I don't have, but someone went ahead and jumped on it.
There was one that sold for $230 + 8 shipping a few weeks ago. It was gone within 30 seconds of listing. If you want to spend less than $350, you basically have to obsessively check ebay every 30 seconds for an entire year. What is your time worth?
Not that they're commonly bought and sold elsewhere, but eBay is most certainly not your sole chance of finding one.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 03/05/2013, 03:16 PMNot that they're commonly bought and sold elsewhere, but eBay is most certainly not your sole chance of finding one.
For lots of people it is. The rarest games don't go up for sale often on forums and for a lot of people sites like Craigslist or local flea markets hardly ever have anything at all.
Quote from: jelloslug on 03/05/2013, 04:06 PMFor lots of people it is. The rarest games don't go up for sale often on forums and for a lot of people sites like Craigslist or local flea markets hardly ever have anything at all.
No, it's not. I agree that thrift stores are no longer worth the effort, but going back to the lazy-people accusations, anyone who shops exclusively on ebay is lazy. It's usually slim pickings, but I get the best deals on half, amazon, ecrater, estarland, gamedude, google shopping, and a handful of old-school online euro vendors these days, all of which of easily accessible to any slob on the internet. If someone
really wants a game, they need to get off their ass and be proactive. And I don't mean crossposting WTB spam on twenty different forums. They need to join gametz, establish themselves at a couple forums, take their time, and get to know people by contributing something to the scene (fix stuff, scan stuff, trade stuff, do an interview, research something, write, etc.). Rare games still sell on forums, but it's usually done without a FS posting.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 03/05/2013, 01:27 PMIf you want to spend less than $350, you basically have to obsessively check ebay every 30 seconds for an entire year.
Rare turbo games still auction below the going rate once or twice a year. There's no need to refresh a browser everyday. I don't get this growing belief that new BINs are the only good deals on ebay.
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/05/2013, 05:27 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 03/05/2013, 04:06 PMFor lots of people it is. The rarest games don't go up for sale often on forums and for a lot of people sites like Craigslist or local flea markets hardly ever have anything at all.
No, it's not. I agree that thrift stores are no longer worth the effort, but going back to the lazy-people accusations, anyone who shops exclusively on ebay is lazy. It's usually slim pickings, but I get the best deals on half, amazon, ecrater, estarland, gamedude, google shopping, and a handful of old-school online euro vendors these days, all of which of easily accessible to any slob on the internet. If someone really wants a game, they need to get off their ass and be proactive. And I don't mean crossposting WTB spam on twenty different forums. They need to join gametz, establish themselves at a couple forums, take their time, and get to know people by contributing something to the scene (fix stuff, scan stuff, trade stuff, do an interview, research something, write, etc.). Rare games still sell on forums, but it's usually done without a FS posting.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 03/05/2013, 01:27 PMIf you want to spend less than $350, you basically have to obsessively check ebay every 30 seconds for an entire year.
Rare turbo games still auction below the going rate once or twice a year. There's no need to refresh a browser everyday. I don't get this growing belief that new BINs are the only good deals on ebay.
I agree 100%. There was a boxed Samurai Ghost that went for ~$57 in an auction recently. That said, refreshing your browser every 30 seconds does increase your chances of a good score. That said, you could do that for months, and then miss out on a $30 bonk 3 to someone who just got lucky.
It does come down to time, however. Lets say you were making $30 an hour ($60k per year) (OK taxes & whatever, lets say $60k is your take home.) If you spent 10 hours trying to find Bonk 3 CD for $100 cheaper, your time is worth 3x more than that. (Granted, this assumes that you consider the hunt pure work, and not entertainment itself.)
Ugh... too much math DK.. Stop it before my head explodes....
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/05/2013, 05:27 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 03/05/2013, 04:06 PMFor lots of people it is. The rarest games don't go up for sale often on forums and for a lot of people sites like Craigslist or local flea markets hardly ever have anything at all.
No, it's not. I agree that thrift stores are no longer worth the effort, but going back to the lazy-people accusations, anyone who shops exclusively on ebay is lazy. It's usually slim pickings, but I get the best deals on half, amazon, ecrater, estarland, gamedude, google shopping, and a handful of old-school online euro vendors these days, all of which of easily accessible to any slob on the internet. If someone really wants a game, they need to get off their ass and be proactive. And I don't mean crossposting WTB spam on twenty different forums. They need to join gametz, establish themselves at a couple forums, take their time, and get to know people by contributing something to the scene (fix stuff, scan stuff, trade stuff, do an interview, research something, write, etc.). Rare games still sell on forums, but it's usually done without a FS posting.
Bah, those places are no better than ebay for turbografx stuff. Also, it's like you said on the forums: you have to be well known before the good stuff is avalible to you. For a novice or casual collector the big name online stores are still the obvious choice.
Quote from: jelloslug on 03/05/2013, 08:53 PMBah, those places are no better than ebay for turbografx stuff.
No, they've gotten better. I've scored a ton of shit recently. Super Darius 2, Puyo Puyo Tsu, a new TurboTap, CIB Blackthorne 32X, CIB Ultima Savage Empire, Harvest Moon 64, CIB Dragon Warrior 3, and a ton of hint books and manuals all WAY cheaper than ebay. People have become so complacent shopping only on ebay that they don't even do a google search before wasting their money, e.g., the forum member who blew $40 on used Madden when Amazon was selling it sealed for $20. Other sites are gaining popularity and they have the advantage of not allowing idiots to constantly browse the new items. This requires buyers to actually want a specific game, not just anything that's cheaper than average.
QuoteAlso, it's like you said on the forums: you have to be well known before the good stuff is avalible to you. For a novice or casual collector the big name online stores are still the obvious choice.
So what's the problem? If people want to play victim and passively watch their life go by sitting on one site refreshing their browser, that's fine. They're free to actively engage their hobby and participate in a community whenever they want.
I have to agree with vestcunt. The short of it is you have to shop around. eBay is the last place I want to buy anything, but yeah I have scored some TG goods there. I've had good luck with GameTZ, CCGC, GameGavel, and eStarland. I've even bought some stuff off of what appeared to be a shady German website that ended up being legit (who knew?) and I ended up making a decent score. Many of the places you've mention I can't use, like Amazon, because they won't ship outside the U.S.A.
I'll tell you the best place for me has been here. I ended up winning Bonk's 3 in a raffle. A raffle! I grabbed World Sports Comp. from a member here, grabbed my Super System 3.0 card from a member here, and it goes on and on... I'm missing Magical Chase, and Legend of Tonma Hero which are both out of my price range. I picked up the PCE version of LoTH off eBay just to say I had it, and I'll probably get an Everdrive for MC. In short, this place has been great for me. It's taken a year and a half, but half the fun is the hunt. :D
I believe that eStarland has some good deals, but I haven't seen them yet. Their prices on Earthbound are stupid expensive. Just a loose cart will run you $269 there. But again, it pays to shop around. :)
Quote from: Mathius on 03/06/2013, 11:53 AMI believe that eStarland has some good deals, but I haven't seen them yet. Their prices on Earthbound are stupid expensive. Just a loose cart will run you $269 there. But again, it pays to shop around. :)
That's insane. I remember I could have gotten the rental cart for like $5 when this video rental store was closing down back in the early 2000s....
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?241476-duo-r-FS-FT-Southern-California&p=3501204#post3501204
lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-/221198178954?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3380705a8a
$50 for Keith Courage and it does not even have the correct slipcover.
How does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
Oh god...'cards at it again.
Quote from: galam on 03/06/2013, 10:47 PMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
Oh god...'cards at it again.
And his custom spine label is colour coded wrong, pfffft.... What are ya new?
Quote from: guest on 03/06/2013, 11:40 PMQuote from: galam on 03/06/2013, 10:47 PMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
Oh god...'cards at it again.
And his custom spine label is colour coded wrong, pfffft.... What are ya new?
The guy is terrible.
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
He probably bought the $40 one that sold last week and is now reselling it.
Quote from: jelloslug on 03/07/2013, 08:27 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
He probably bought the $40 one that sold last week and is now reselling it.
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=plcards&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
Quote from: guest on 03/07/2013, 11:08 AMQuote from: guest on 03/07/2013, 08:27 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
He probably bought the $40 one that sold last week and is now reselling it.
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=plcards&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
Confirmed. Wow what a loser. Time to spam him with $1 offers.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 11:52 AMQuote from: guest on 03/07/2013, 11:08 AMQuote from: guest on 03/07/2013, 08:27 AMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/06/2013, 10:24 PMHow does Ebay seller "PL Cards" always get these type of games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Plus-Custom-Case-TG-TG16-/140928032876?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cff7206c
He probably bought the $40 one that sold last week and is now reselling it.
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidItems&userid=plcards&completed=1&all=1&rows=200&sort=3&_rdc=1
Confirmed. Wow what a loser. Time to spam him with $1 offers.
I just sent him a note. We'll see if he replies. This guy and member pacfamily are just straight horrible. Can non-members see this thread? Would love to send him the link to see how bad he gets cut up.
Man, this video-game-quality guy is such a tool:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Turbo-Grafx-16-Duo-Action-Adventure-RPG-/321085447947
$130 for Cadash and it doesn't even have the original case.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 11:52 AMTime to spam him with $1 offers.
Bonk 3 has an auto decline, however Darkwing Duck and Bomberman do not.
What did he get this for...? $20?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-Mint-Factory-Sealed-/140907949977?nma=true&si=RIN3%252FFneDJmDPnk9azZaYKl2k%252FU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-I-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-TG-TG16-Turbo-Duo-Mint-Factory-Sealed-/140907949977?nma=true&si=RIN3%252FFneDJmDPnk9azZaYKl2k%252FU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (TurboGrafx-16, 1993) Plus Custom Case TG, TG16
Dear plcards,
scored it for $40 and already trying to stick it to somebody?
- dealisdead
________________________________________________________________________________________________
On Mar 7, 2013, at 12:29 PM, "eBay Member: dealisdead" <dealis_jw2898pbo@members.ebay.com> wrote:
Dear dealisdead,
Stop your crying
-plcards
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dear plcards,
You must be loosing a step. Not even trying to double up on Bomberman 93?
- dealisdead
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (TurboGrafx-16, 1993) Plus Custom Case TG, TG16
Just offered his greedy ass 45$ then I offered 46$ ...I love spamming these ass clowns.
Well PULL MY STRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87)
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 04:38 PMWell PULL MY STRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87)
Sent them this.
Them: THIS MAY BE THE ONLY ONE OF THESE YOU CAN FIND. Me: And most likely the one that will never sell....
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 04:38 PMWell PULL MY STRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87)
How is it factory sealed with the manuals hanging outside of the case?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 04:58 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 04:38 PMWell PULL MY STRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87)
How is it factory sealed with the manuals hanging outside of the case?
I don't think they even came in a jewel case.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 04:58 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 04:38 PMWell PULL MY STRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-Y-SEALED-w-Pull-Strip-INTACT-Turbo-Duo-USA-CD-/321084951687?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ac2278c87)
How is it factory sealed with the manuals hanging outside of the case?
Weren't the manuals packaged with the other paperwork? What really sucks is that sticker, really forces the seller to drop the value to only $500 since VGA considers that a "flaw".
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 04:58 PMHow is it factory sealed with the manuals hanging outside of the case?
He is correct in saying in the description that the manuals came with the other paperwork and NOT in the case with the game. He is wrong in the description about not telling anyone that Bomberman was on the disc. There was actually a small card that explained that Bomberman was a hidden game on the disc and how to access it.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/07/2013, 05:03 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/07/2013, 04:58 PMHow is it factory sealed with the manuals hanging outside of the case?
He is correct in saying in the description that the manuals came with the other paperwork and NOT in the case with the game. He is wrong in the description about not telling anyone that Bomberman was on the disc. There was actually a small card that explained that Bomberman was a hidden game on the disc and how to access it.
There was?? I don't remember seeing that. Pics or it didn't happen.
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:08 PMThere was?? I don't remember seeing that. Pics or it didn't happen.
I'll see if I can find one although I'm sure there are more than a handfull of people here that can verify it.
My Turbo Duo I got new, did not have a card telling about the Bomberman, and jello they did come in a jewel case. The manuals were separate however, not in the case with the disc.
Quote from: Bernie on 03/07/2013, 05:28 PMMy Turbo Duo I got new, did not have a card telling about the Bomberman...
Same here. I have acquired two complete Duo's (one new at realease, one in 2002), I have never seen this card.
Maybe something they added later once word got out?
QuoteDear jimilee2012,
Hello again (thanks for all your purchases from us on ebay and on our store site). Yeah, I get some funny comments on this listing. But I am not sure I want to sell it, so I actually keep raising the price. I at one time had it listed at $350, and the highest offer option on it. Highest offer ranged from $30 to $250, that I still turned down, because minimum wanted was $300.
It is the only one I have seen ever listed, so I am not looking to unload it for cheap.
- videogamesareus.ecrater_com
The response I got from them on the Gate of Thunder auction.
Quote from: Bernie on 03/07/2013, 06:23 PMQuoteDear jimilee2012,
Hello again (thanks for all your purchases from us on ebay and on our store site). Yeah, I get some funny comments on this listing. But I am not sure I want to sell it, so I actually keep raising the price. I at one time had it listed at $350, and the highest offer option on it. Highest offer ranged from $30 to $250, that I still turned down, because minimum wanted was $300.
It is the only one I have seen ever listed, so I am not looking to unload it for cheap.
- videogamesareus.ecrater_com
The response I got from them on the Gate of Thunder auction.
Can I use the "R" word here??? Whatever, I'm going to...what a Retard!!
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:31 PMMaybe something they added later once word got out?
I honestly don't know for sure. I do know that the card does exist and I've only seen it twice and I lost both auctions quite awhile back. Main thing i remember is at the top of the card it said "Surprise!!!!!!" with wording underneath it. I've been looking since my last post to try to find a picture on the net but no luck. Maybe someone else here has one.. Then again, maybe a thread about it might be more beneficial rather than randomly coming across it in this thread.
Ok I admitted! =)
I snapped that Bonk 3 Cd and won $224 BONK 3 CIB it is in my collection now!..
cya bud
wmac
Quote from: Bardoly on 03/04/2013, 03:52 PMI haven't seen enough Bonk 3 CD sales to know where this belongs:
Bonk 3 CD - Complete in Jewel case with manual for $299.00 shipped (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/221197240505?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=jGWKms00MsN95hlW1fM6WCVCRWM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Maybe this actually belonged in the good deal thread (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12417.0)? I don't really know what the going price has been, since it pops up so rarely.
I saw it right after it was posted, and I did think about it, since it's one of the few remaining TurboGrafx-16 CD games which I don't have, but someone went ahead and jumped on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGraphx-16/dp/B00BMJQELM/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1362701889&sr=1-2&keywords=bonk+3
This is even worse than the ebay auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
Quote from: tpivette on 02/25/2013, 08:42 PMThink this one is going to get out of control?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Syd-Meads-Terraforming-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-PCEngine-TTI-Right-Stuff-Corp-/140922135295?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20cf9d22ff
$620. I lost on it and I bid way, way more than I thought it'd go for. :(
I guess ill stick to pce copies for those rare titles..
Quote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
Quote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
:shock:
I was $300 but knew I had no chance.
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 08:33 PMQuote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
:shock:
I was $300 but knew I had no chance.
I uh... was a casual observer of this Terraforming auction. Quite stunned myself. Sad day for Turbo lovers.
Quote from: glazball on 03/07/2013, 08:39 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 08:33 PMQuote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
:shock:
I was $300 but knew I had no chance.
I uh... was a casual observer of this Terraforming auction. Quite stunned myself. Sad day for Turbo lovers.
Likewise... I was in utter disbelief that it went for that much
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 08:33 PMQuote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
:shock:
I was $300 but knew I had no chance.
I was winning for many, many days.....
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/07/2013, 06:41 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:31 PMMaybe something they added later once word got out?
I honestly don't know for sure. I do know that the card does exist and I've only seen it twice and I lost both auctions quite awhile back. Main thing i remember is at the top of the card it said "Surprise!!!!!!" with wording underneath it. I've been looking since my last post to try to find a picture on the net but no luck. Maybe someone else here has one.. Then again, maybe a thread about it might be more beneficial rather than randomly coming across it in this thread.
I have this card. i can snap up a picture if you guys would like. It says Suprise! and talks about the free hidden game then gives you the code to access it.
Quote from: syphic on 03/07/2013, 09:22 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/07/2013, 06:41 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:31 PMMaybe something they added later once word got out?
I honestly don't know for sure. I do know that the card does exist and I've only seen it twice and I lost both auctions quite awhile back. Main thing i remember is at the top of the card it said "Surprise!!!!!!" with wording underneath it. I've been looking since my last post to try to find a picture on the net but no luck. Maybe someone else here has one.. Then again, maybe a thread about it might be more beneficial rather than randomly coming across it in this thread.
I have this card. i can snap up a picture if you guys would like. It says Suprise! and talks about the free hidden game then gives you the code to access it.
YES please! would love to see it. It's a myth right now.
Quote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 09:38 PMQuote from: syphic on 03/07/2013, 09:22 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/07/2013, 06:41 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:31 PMMaybe something they added later once word got out?
I honestly don't know for sure. I do know that the card does exist and I've only seen it twice and I lost both auctions quite awhile back. Main thing i remember is at the top of the card it said "Surprise!!!!!!" with wording underneath it. I've been looking since my last post to try to find a picture on the net but no luck. Maybe someone else here has one.. Then again, maybe a thread about it might be more beneficial rather than randomly coming across it in this thread.
I have this card. i can snap up a picture if you guys would like. It says Suprise! and talks about the free hidden game then gives you the code to access it.
YES please! would love to see it. It's a myth right now.
Ill be home in about an hour and ill snap it right up. Its the size of a business card.
I've seen that card before too, but I don't remember if my TurbobDuo came with one or if I just saw it here. Dammit.... now I'm gonna have to dig those boxes out of the closet. :mrgreen:
I feel sick from reading the last few posts. :-#
Quote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
Damn... That is something to behold. I counted 8 people fighting for it. I dunno if eBay shows every little bid, but seems that most were willing to outbid the next guy by $50+ bucks which is what drove it up fast. That's after "s**s" came in with the $150+ outbid. Anyway, there's one REALLY happy seller tonight in Ohio...
Quote from: NightWolve on 03/07/2013, 10:13 PMQuote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
Damn... That is something to behold. I counted 8 people fighting for it. I dunno if eBay shows every little bid, but seems that most were willing to outbid the next guy by $50+ bucks which is what drove it up fast. That's after "s**s" came in with the $150+ outbid. Anyway, there's one REALLY happy seller tonight in Ohio...
Hope the buyer was someone who will truly enjoy the game, and not plcards. I'd ask if someone here got it, but I'm not dumb enough to think the winner would admit it if he was a member here. I am surprised to see it go for far more than SAZ or Bonk SCD. I have my reasons for my bid and I genuinely didn't think anyone would put more on the table than that. Just hope the winner isn't looking to flip it for even more. If not, congrats whoever you are. :)
I can't see myself spending $650.00 on 1 video game [-(
EDIT: Nevermind, I'm a dick.
Quote from: syphic on 03/07/2013, 09:22 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/07/2013, 06:41 PMQuote from: galam on 03/07/2013, 05:31 PMMaybe something they added later once word got out?
I honestly don't know for sure. I do know that the card does exist and I've only seen it twice and I lost both auctions quite awhile back. Main thing i remember is at the top of the card it said "Surprise!!!!!!" with wording underneath it. I've been looking since my last post to try to find a picture on the net but no luck. Maybe someone else here has one.. Then again, maybe a thread about it might be more beneficial rather than randomly coming across it in this thread.
I have this card. i can snap up a picture if you guys would like. It says Suprise! and talks about the free hidden game then gives you the code to access it.
would love to have a pic posted of it if you have the time.. was surprised to see so many people didnt know it existed..
Here you go guys! And its a little bigger than I remember. And from what I recall, I coulda swore this was inside the disk when I bought my Duo new back in the day.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512042302im_/http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/133/1613c334f82e4640bc459c2eaac1e6eb/l.jpg)
Badass, thanks for the pic!
Thanks man. Good contribution so +1 to you. I have never seen it and until now, never needed it. :D
When I got mine 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 it came with that. I still have mine in the case as we'll
You know, come to think of it, I may have had that or something similar. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known about Bomberman being on the disc as well. It wasn't like a lot of people had the system, or there was readily available internet, ect.. I just cannot remember to say for sure though. Thanks for the pic!
When I got my Duo new bitd, it did not include that card. Strangely, I don't have the original Duo any longer, but I still have all the original paperwork that came with it. :)
Quote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 10:37 PMJust hope the winner isn't looking to flip it for even more.
Kinda doubt it; after spending that much money, and that being way above what it normally sells, I don't see much potential for flipping or bought with the intent to flip (
unless it was somebody like megahit79). After spending $624 on it, I doubt you're gonna be willing to roll the dice and start things off at .99 cents too... You'll have to put it up with a really shitty BIN and starting price as well. Whatever, I just know I'd never spend that kind of money on it... It's...wow. =\
Quote from: syphic on 03/07/2013, 11:37 PMHere you go guys! And its a little bigger than I remember. And from what I recall, I coulda swore this was inside the disk when I bought my Duo new back in the day.
Hm, pretty sure I never got that with my Duo and pack-in games. I learned about the secret game from the Turbo mags I was getting.
Yeah I do not remember that notice at all, I know the pass code is on the Back of the Case, but never saw that notice. Or did I :-k
Quote from: CPTRAVE on 03/08/2013, 06:57 PMYeah I do not remember that notice at all, I know the pass code is on the Back of the Case, but never saw that notice. Or did I :-k
I'm pretty sure the case you're referencing was designed by Joe Redifer here. If I'm not mistaken, the original cases didn't have ANY backing in them, which is why a couple of folks here have created 'em. :)
Quote from: guest on 03/08/2013, 08:10 PMQuote from: CPTRAVE on 03/08/2013, 06:57 PMYeah I do not remember that notice at all, I know the pass code is on the Back of the Case, but never saw that notice. Or did I :-k
I'm pretty sure the case you're referencing was designed by Joe Redifer here. If I'm not mistaken, the original cases didn't have ANY backing in them, which is why a couple of folks here have created 'em. :)
The pack in CD Gate of thunder, the back of it did. I will double check when I get home. I originally ordered my 3.0 card from the back of the magazine.
Nope CP. The pack in was in a plain jane white jewel case. No inserts. :(
Quote from: Bernie on 03/08/2013, 08:38 PMNope CP. The pack in was in a plain jane white jewel case. No inserts. :(
Oh wait, I forgot the Gate of thunder I bought was from someone here, I originally sold my Gate of thunder long time ago. So yup, you guys are totally correct.
This is just speculation guys, but I once bought and opened a brand new Turbo Duo, with the Gate of Thunder pack in of course, and it did NOT have that little card. The copy of the game I have now DOES have that card. Perhaps it was only included when bought seperately from the Duo system?
that or it could hve been a later addition. I got my duo right when they came out and it didnt come with that. I too learned about it in the turbo mags.
I bought my Duo straight from TZD brand new years ago and it did not have that card with it. Wish I still had my old Duo. Goddamn bills and life responsibilities made me get rid of it. I still have pics of it with my original NEC collection I built years ago. Slowly but surely it's coming back together though. Except for a brand new Duo. Fuck paying a few grand.
Quote from: geddon_jt on 03/08/2013, 09:51 PMThis is just speculation guys, but I once bought and opened a brand new Turbo Duo, with the Gate of Thunder pack in of course, and it did NOT have that little card. The copy of the game I have now DOES have that card. Perhaps it was only included when bought seperately from the Duo system?
I don't believe it was ever sold separately in the US, only as part of the 4-in-1 pack-in deal.
If you sent away for the Super System Card, you had a choice of either:
For $65... the 3.0 card by itself, or
For $95... the 3.0 card + the Gate of Thunder 3 in 1 Duo pack in game
So you could get the 3 in 1 without the Duo
Since when did Terraformming go for this much? It was like 130s just 2~3 years ago I thought... has it overtaken Dynastic Hero now? why? it's just an eye-candy shooter... weird. someone please explain !!
Quote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 03/10/2013, 08:47 AMSince when did Terraformming go for this much? It was like 130s just 2~3 years ago I thought... has it overtaken Dynastic Hero now? why? it's just an eye-candy shooter... weird. someone please explain !!
Quote from: Sadler on 03/07/2013, 08:16 PMQuote from: wmacmonagle on 03/07/2013, 08:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/140922135295?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649
Bidded $450 and still lost!!!!.
Damn i shouldnt have sold my last copy for $275 couples of years ago! =(
I'll fess up. I bid $610 and lost with 2 seconds to go.
Crack smoke pure and simple.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 03/10/2013, 08:47 AMSince when did Terraformming go for this much?
Don't know, I can only tell you what I bid on it—which was less than someone else was willing to pay.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/10/2013, 09:47 PMCrack smoke pure and simple.
What do you spend you pleasure money on? I'd like to mock it.
Quote from: Sadler on 03/10/2013, 10:35 PMQuote from: JapanTokei on 03/10/2013, 08:47 AMSince when did Terraformming go for this much?
Don't know, I can only tell you what I bid on it—which was less than someone else was willing to pay.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/10/2013, 09:47 PMCrack smoke pure and simple.
What do you spend you pleasure money on? I'd like to mock it.
If he says booze n' cheap women, you can't mock him!
Quote from: Sadler on 03/10/2013, 10:35 PMQuote from: JapanTokei on 03/10/2013, 08:47 AMSince when did Terraformming go for this much?
Don't know, I can only tell you what I bid on it—which was less than someone else was willing to pay.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/10/2013, 09:47 PMCrack smoke pure and simple.
What do you spend you pleasure money on? I'd like to mock it.
Certainly not on a average game that could be emulated for free. There are better things I can spend $600 on and this isn't one of them.
Is the right price for something like this or is he gouging? I have both of these items by the way but my converter is shit brown.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Seller-TurboGrafx-16-HUCARD-CONVERTER-COMPLETE-Super-System-Card-3-0-NMINT-/121068048416?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c3037d020
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/11/2013, 10:37 AMIs the right price for something like this or is he gouging? I have both of these items by the way but my converter is shit brown.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-Seller-TurboGrafx-16-HUCARD-CONVERTER-COMPLETE-Super-System-Card-3-0-NMINT-/121068048416?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c3037d020
Its worth around $20 for the System card and $80-$100 for the converter. And that's estimating high.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2013, 11:20 AMIts worth around $20 for the System card and $80-$100 for the converter. And that's estimating high.
Yeah, the purple converters seem to sell for a higher price, but they have been selling in the $80-$100 range as Roy stated. If he can get $214.95 for it then I guess it is the right price. But he'll never get that. It's not a outrageous gouge, but it'll never sell at that price.
Have you guys SEEN the $500 GoT 3 in 1 cd listing again???
Asking $10,000 BIN now, but read the description. (Sorry, cant link because my phone sucks)
Have you guys seen this monstrosity?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circuit-Bent-Turbografx-16-NEC-video-game-system-pc-engine-w-5-games-graphics-/330887333585?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4d0a6c06d1
Looks like Dr.Frankenstien's attempt at a region mod on a TG-16..... ..and he wants $499.99 for it!
Quote from: Flare65 on 03/12/2013, 12:40 AMHave you guys seen this monstrosity?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circuit-Bent-Turbografx-16-NEC-video-game-system-pc-engine-w-5-games-graphics-/330887333585?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4d0a6c06d1
Looks like Dr.Frankenstien's attempt at a region mod on a TG-16..... ..and he wants $499.99 for it!
You can't put a price on a piece of art.. And this sir is not art, poor turbob.
Quote from: Flare65 on 03/12/2013, 12:40 AMHave you guys seen this monstrosity?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Circuit-Bent-Turbografx-16-NEC-video-game-system-pc-engine-w-5-games-graphics-/330887333585?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4d0a6c06d1
Looks like Dr.Frankenstien's attempt at a region mod on a TG-16..... ..and he wants $499.99 for it!
I see nobody wanted to pay $500 for it last time he tried to sell it.....
Lol, it seems he's trying to sell that poor bastard since quite a while.
I like the video of it not playing games. That's, uh, pretty cool? $500 well worth it?
Shouldnt that beast be pulled down for being motified?
Taken from the auction description:
This is my baby right here, I bent it for my panel discussion at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and probably will not do another one. My favorite 16 bit gaming system circuit bent with utmost care. I've included photos so you can see just how clean a mod it is. The 16 funtions in it's original intended form but features a patchbay that effects both the graphics and the audio (the audio bends are few though on this model). Aside from the patchbay there are four patchable pots for added control and an audio section to create audio impulse based glitch visuals that bounce and throb to the music. The incoming audio glitchery on the 16 is really amazing and has a wide range of different looks. You can feed the game audio back in to the 16 or you can drive it with external audio.
Translation:
This is my fuck up right here. I drank too much Pabst Blue Ribbon and sniffed bath salts while using a soldering iron and it shows. I've always wanted to take a perfectly functioning game console and fuck it up beyond repair. Now that my stash of crystal meth has run dry, I need to come up with 500 bones for my street pharmacist to replenish my supply. Maybe if I take some really shitty pictures of my office that hasn't been cleaned since the 1970's and steampunk the fuck out of them, some tard will actually pay cash for this bastardized turd of a game console. Yeah the sound is all fucked up, but if you got enough narcotics floating around your blood stream, it actually sounds crystal clear!
If you look closely in the second and third pics you'll see that he's done the same to an X'Eye. Bastard...
Not turbo related, but funny regardless.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/possibly-RARE-maybe-MAGICAL-MYSTERY-Nintendo-64-game-/251241696680?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6213470604312634955%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D170982107040%26
Quote from: Flare65 on 03/12/2013, 11:23 PMTaken from the auction description:
This is my baby right here, I bent it for my panel discussion at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and probably will not do another one. My favorite 16 bit gaming system circuit bent with utmost care. I've included photos so you can see just how clean a mod it is. The 16 funtions in it's original intended form but features a patchbay that effects both the graphics and the audio (the audio bends are few though on this model). Aside from the patchbay there are four patchable pots for added control and an audio section to create audio impulse based glitch visuals that bounce and throb to the music. The incoming audio glitchery on the 16 is really amazing and has a wide range of different looks. You can feed the game audio back in to the 16 or you can drive it with external audio.
Translation:
This is my fuck up right here. I drank too much Pabst Blue Ribbon and sniffed bath salts while using a soldering iron and it shows. I've always wanted to take a perfectly functioning game console and fuck it up beyond repair. Now that my stash of crystal meth has run dry, I need to come up with 500 bones for my street pharmacist to replenish my supply. Maybe if I take some really shitty pictures of my office that hasn't been cleaned since the 1970's and steampunk the fuck out of them, some tard will actually pay cash for this bastardized turd of a game console. Yeah the sound is all fucked up, but if you got enough narcotics floating around your blood stream, it actually sounds crystal clear!
He tried to sell that thing 2 years ago at the convention in Portland and even then no one was interested. Mostly WTF is this thing?
QuoteHe tried to sell that thing 2 years ago at the convention in Portland and even then no one was interested. Mostly WTF is this thing?
It's an art/music generator (supposedly).
its not ebay...but its still insane :shock:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00BMJQELM/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
and the damn thing has scratches too!!
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/14/2013, 08:24 PM... the damn thing has scratches too!!
If he means insertion marks on the back, that's normal. At least it means it's been enjoyed at some point and hasn't spent its entire life being someone's
precioussssss.
still damn that's about 280 more than mine worked out to...
not really a gouge since the auction wasn't a BIN, but I didn't realize a duo was still fetching $400+
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx16-SuperCDRom2-system-HES-DUO-01-/271170910801?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=I9U6aHdTvAS02Ad1f3ZvcK65Hco%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx16-SuperCDRom2-system-HES-DUO-01-/271170910801?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=I9U6aHdTvAS02Ad1f3ZvcK65Hco%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Quote from: galam on 03/20/2013, 09:59 AMnot really a gouge since the auction wasn't a BIN, but I didn't realize a duo was still fetching $400+
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx16-SuperCDRom2-system-HES-DUO-01-/271170910801?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=I9U6aHdTvAS02Ad1f3ZvcK65Hco%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx16-SuperCDRom2-system-HES-DUO-01-/271170910801?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=I9U6aHdTvAS02Ad1f3ZvcK65Hco%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)
Granted mine was beat up a bit with a sticker on it and the dust cover missing, but I got a Duo with a Duo tap - 5 controllers -gate of thunder , Ninja spirit and 3 other common games for $275 just back in October from an auction I won... Interesting to see this go for so much. Is there something special there I'm missing??????
EDIT: ahhh lack of North American consoles up on Ebay ... just the 500+ BIN auctions. someone thought they were getting a deal - Hey look here Bob this thing is worth like $500.
QuoteEDIT: ahhh lack of North American consoles up on Ebay ... just the 500+ BIN auctions. someone thought they were getting a deal - Hey look here Bob this thing is worth like $500.
If I'm not mistaken, it seems that there is a lack of many different TG-16 games as well, especially the more uncommon ones. This usually leads to higher prices. :(
Quote from: Bardoly on 03/20/2013, 04:32 PMQuoteEDIT: ahhh lack of North American consoles up on Ebay ... just the 500+ BIN auctions. someone thought they were getting a deal - Hey look here Bob this thing is worth like $500.
If I'm not mistaken, it seems that there is a lack of many different TG-16 games as well, especially the more uncommon ones. This usually leads to higher prices. :(
Its kind of crazy that people are willing to spend $500+ for an American Duo whereeas at the Portland Retro Convention 2 years ago you could have gotten a full system for under $300 with two controllers and Keith Courage.
Yeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?
Quote from: galam on 03/21/2013, 12:57 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?
I know, right?
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 01:19 PMQuote from: galam on 03/21/2013, 12:57 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?
I know, right?
Gonna call you "plcards" from now on
Sure didn't take long for someone to snatch it up.
Snatch what up?
Snatch.
SWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.
LOL...yeah with out the super system card..
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.
A Duo, (and def not this beat up NO 3.0 card setup...therefore not "just like a Duo") is not worth $400-650
So, who won the lot of Final Lap Twins?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251248181243?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Maybe it was Terry again! :lol:
^^ if it was somebody here, i smell a raffle coming...
Did anybody here win the $305 hero tonma?
(Sorry, cant link, phone sucks and prof's sig exceeded my data limit)
Was watching that one for fun. $300 is too rich for my blood.
Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 03:38 PMMaybe it was Terry again! :lol:
lol no wasnt me.
Turbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/26/2013, 09:47 AMQuote from: jelloslug on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.
LOL...yeah with out the super system card..
close enough...
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
? :-s :-k
I have been lucky as of late on the 'bay. It all comes down to checking frequently. Mind you, i have recently been in the market for some "commons", a little patience has yielded me some good deals ($15 shipped) on games that are frequently priced at $30+. But in general, yes, ass-bags asking too much.
Quote from: geise on 03/28/2013, 12:20 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
? :-s :-k
I don't have time to post eBay listings for evety Turbo game released, but if you take the time to look at them all, not just a handful that you might want or need, most are not expensive.
Turbo-CD set for $700
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html
"This converter itself is worth $300.00".
"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."
Quote from: geise on 03/28/2013, 12:20 PMQuote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
? :-s :-k
Turbo CD Systems are $300 plus?!?!?! A broken one without the CD drive (Essentially a Turbo Booster) just sold for $80 plus shipping. It's nuts.
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html
"This converter itself is worth $300.00".
"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."
$300? Does he mean the $70 PCE converter? Some people... ](*,)
can't you get a complete system for this price? LOL....wow....just wow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181110196621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b02498d
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/30/2013, 01:20 PMcan't you get a complete system for this price? LOL....wow....just wow
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181110196621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b02498d
I enjoyed the description in comparison to his asking price lol.
He's been trying to sell that box for months. His orginal asking price was $99 hence the $99 in the description. Gotta love when people update the auction and don't bother with the description.
I know lazy eh? lol.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html
"This converter itself is worth $300.00".
"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."
people that quote shit like this drive me Bonkers and need to be harassed :)
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2013, 05:09 PMQuote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html
"This converter itself is worth $300.00".
"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."
people that quote shit like this drive me Bonkers and need to be harassed :)
But it comes with a RARE SEALED GAME. He needs to get it graded and raise the price to $1000.
I only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.
It's people like that that have made it impossible for me to get a Duo (American or Japanese, I don't care which). We're not dealing in gold bullion here. It's a video game. It's not worth $700.
Quote from: guest on 04/01/2013, 10:30 AMI only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.
100% correct. It is a Mirai converter and isn't even close to worth $300.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/01/2013, 11:40 AMQuote from: guest on 04/01/2013, 10:30 AMI only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.
100% correct. It is a Mirai converter and isn't even close to worth $300.
Yeah. That's the one I own. I haven't even seen a Kisado in years.
Another rediculous price for the US Cotton...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Turbo-Grafx-Super-CD-Rom-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-PCE-/271182896084?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f23c29bd4
Its such a steal and less than 700.
for that kind of money he should reply within 15 minutes to any question!
I remember going to a game store and snagging used Tg16 games for under $20 each. I still remember walking in and getting Bonk 3 Huey for $17. Those days will never happen again that's for sure....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Local-Girls-of-Hawaii-TURBO-DUO-USA-demo-version-PC-ENGINE-NEC-/111044655007?pt=Console_Giochi&hash=item19dac6f79f#ht_25wt_913
One of the Hawaii titles going for $360, or best offer. I do want to collect all three of the Hawaii titles, but I'm not shelling out that much cash just for one. [-X
I agree.... I own 2 of the 3 and I will be happy if I ever get the third one for under $200.
Only $70 for the Magical Chase soundtrack:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-NEC-PC-Engine-Original-Soundtrack-Japan-Game-Music-CD-NEW-/230957124318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c61e0ade
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2013, 01:01 AMOnly $70 for the Magical Chase soundtrack:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-NEC-PC-Engine-Original-Soundtrack-Japan-Game-Music-CD-NEW-/230957124318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c61e0ade
We knew it would happen. Hell, for $70, I can get White Rabbit Express to buy it for me, pay their fees, and then ship it to me 2-Day Express Mail.
Dungeon Explorer II for $2000-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339
Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339
Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
I've complained about these guys many times! just see their website, (http://www.vgquality.com/) where they grade as an alternative to VGA. They claim that having the same experience as everyone here on the forum (10 + year in the video game collecting/trading/buying) and that alone makes them qualified to grade your item. They jack up the prices to ridiculous levels after they have graded something. Seriously the scotch tape is part of their program.
VGQ = BULLSHIT
Quote from: turboswimbz on 04/07/2013, 06:53 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339
Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
I've complained about these guys many times! just see their website, (http://www.vgquality.com/) where they grade as an alternative to VGA. They claim that having the same experience as everyone here on the forum (10 + year in the video game collecting/trading/buying) and that alone makes them qualified to grade your item. They jack up the prices to ridiculous levels after they have graded something. Seriously the scotch tape is part of their program.
VGQ = BULLSHIT
I have 20+ years experience collecting video games. Does that make my own gradings twice as valuable/accurate? And if "they" are 2 - 4 or more people, are they combining their overall years of experience?
I wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.
I'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339
Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
This is why we need more bootlegs.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/07/2013, 11:46 PMI wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.
I'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.
A carnie will scam you for a few dollars; Bernie Madoff, on the other hand...
Quote from: esteban on 04/08/2013, 12:38 AMA carnie will scam you for a few dollars; Bernie Madoff, on the other hand...
He'll melt your shit with a hair dryer!
.... oh, never mind.... different Bernie. :mrgreen:
Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 11:18 AMQuote from: esteban on 04/08/2013, 12:38 AMA carnie will scam you for a few dollars; Bernie Madoff, on the other hand...
He'll melt your shit with a hair dryer!
.... oh, never mind.... different Bernie. :mrgreen:
That is correct! Send it to me!! :)
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339
Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
At least it comes with "free" shipping. ;)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/07/2013, 11:46 PMI wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.
I think both VGA and VGQ suck, but I feel like the level of "suck" for VGQ is magnitudes higher. Like it or hate it, VGA-graded items sell for a ton more than non-VGA items, so (in terms of economics only) they are actually "worth" the prices people list them at. So yeah, VGA sucks, but at least there is a "real" market.
VGQ is like VGA's retarded inbred half-brother. The guy lists some hucards+manuals as "new." (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legendary-Axe-II-TurboGrafx-16-1990-New-Condition-/221207780032?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item338102dac0) He claims himself an authority on the quality of his own items he's selling! (At least VGA has the intelligence to not sell the items they grade.) His listings are a joke, and he is basically trying to live off the name of VGA. If you look at his completed listings, however, he's a joke of a seller. He rarely ever actually sells anything.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/07/2013, 11:46 PMI'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.
An item that never sells is worth $0. The guy who has sat on his Bonk 3 manual at ~$300... he could have sold it for $50 years ago, and reinvested that money into more merchandise to sell... turning it into $300 by now.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/07/2013, 11:46 PMI wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.
I'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.
The answer is simple. Game "collectors" are assholes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Only-1-on-EBAY-/300888204842?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460e55a62a
I wonder how much it will actually sell for......
Quote from: jelloslug on 04/09/2013, 05:33 PM$5000 BIN for Magical Chase w/ manual (no box or sleeve) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Only-1-on-EBAY-/300888204842?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460e55a62a)
I wonder how much it will actually sell for......
I'm guessing $2842, Bob!
.... you'd think the dip shit could scrounge up a lousy sleeve for it.
It is so rare and valuable a collectible that he put it on the floor and bent the manual to take photos.
Quote from: guest on 04/09/2013, 05:54 PMQuote from: guest on 04/09/2013, 05:33 PM$5000 BIN for Magical Chase w/ manual (no box or sleeve) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Only-1-on-EBAY-/300888204842?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460e55a62a)
I wonder how much it will actually sell for......
I'm guessing $2842, Bob!
.... you'd think the dip shit could scrounge up a lousy sleeve for it.
Its got scratches on it. Lame.
I think the last lose one went for $1500 for so.
i offered 1800.00. Thinking abut offering 3000.
I would imagine that he will take no less that top dollar. He has had an empty Soldier Blade box for sale for a while now.
I can't wait for him to sell it and then put the Magical Chase box up in a future listing. Brilliant! =D>
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/10/2013, 12:39 AMI can't wait for him to sell it and then put the Magical Chase box up in a future listing. Brilliant! =D>
Now your thinking with gas!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx16-TG16-Turbo-Duo-Only-1-on-EBAY-/300888204842
The price is even magical!! too bad i'm not gonna chase this one :-P
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 04/10/2013, 11:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx16-TG16-Turbo-Duo-Only-1-on-EBAY-/300888204842
The price is even magical!! too bad i'm not gonna chase this one :-P
A bit late to the game there. :)
Lmao, just a bit late
Damn work...LOL I was late HAHA!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111049503877?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Wow, people are really willing to pay this much for a loose version of Bonk 3? Thats insane.
$132.50 and more than five days left to go? F. U. C. K. !
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/10/2013, 05:43 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/111049503877?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Wow, people are really willing to pay this much for a loose version of Bonk 3? Thats insane.
A loose Bonk at that.
Is the original sleeve for Magical Chase, Smooth or Textured? :-k
Quote from: SeymorOnion on 04/10/2013, 08:31 PMIs the original sleeve for Magical Chase, Smooth or Textured? :-k
Textured.
Everything © 1991+ is textured
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/10/2013, 08:49 PMQuote from: SeymorOnion on 04/10/2013, 08:31 PMIs the original sleeve for Magical Chase, Smooth or Textured? :-k
Textured.
Comming soon: textured Magical Chase sleeve for BIN of $250
Do prices ever crash on these things, or do people just give up and stop selling if they can't get their 4-5 figure stupid amounts for single games?
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/10/2013, 10:43 PMDo prices ever crash on these things, or do people just give up and stop selling if they can't get their 4-5 figure stupid amounts for single games?
I'm not sure I understand the question, but I doubt the price for Magical Chase will ever come down. While not exactly the same, its easy to forget that there are people in this world who will pay over $2,000,000 for a single comic book. All of the sudden, someone spending $5,000 on a single game sounds like pocket change, in comparison.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_Comics_1#Collectibility
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/10/2013, 10:43 PMDo prices ever crash on these things...?
No. Many games are still below their original retail cost, but used prices just keep rising. The exception are a few PCE games that were expensive in the Nineties and early 00's that came down as ebay stabilized supply in the U.S.
Well it kind of depends, on super rares for a system they just tend to go up. Occasionally a digital re-release will impact price, but you can see it's not always the case since Dynastic Hero is on the Wii VC but still commands major bucks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboStick-for-TurboGrafx16-CIB-Very-Good-/321105911579?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4ac3675f1b
Turbo stick for 100+? Holy crap
Quote from: tggodfrey on 04/11/2013, 08:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboStick-for-TurboGrafx16-CIB-Very-Good-/321105911579?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item4ac3675f1b
Turbo stick for 100+? Holy crap
Considering you can get one brand new from the UK for like $57 thats just crazy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-STICK-Controller-NEW-arcade-joystick-pad-TGFX-/200668791763?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item2eb8cac3d3
Yep, especially since that $57 includes shipping from that UK Guy's pool, to Texas. :P
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-TurboGrafx-CD-Pc-Engine-import-/181123257318?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2bc993e6
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/15/2013, 07:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-TurboGrafx-CD-Pc-Engine-import-/181123257318?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2bc993e6
Bahhhhaahahahahaha!
Mine is like the cheapest "complete" copy up right now via minimum bid amount, and it includes free insured shipping with tracking via that minimum bid. It's either that, or go buy this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-Nec-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Rom-Import-Japan-/261195680754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd079cbf2
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-FLASH-HIDERS-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/181111457711?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b1587af
Those are the only other two up, both located in Japan, neither are complete, and for the price they list with shipping, neither will be shipped insured and take twice as long to arrive to any US buyer at their price. So I say have at it cowboy, because I have no intention to sell to you, here or otherwise.
I swear, the stupid petty things people do when no one will reply back to or sell to them on a forum. :roll:
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/08/2013, 06:01 PMHey man I've been looking for a loose Ankoku Densetsu. I'd also like to buy Kabuki Itouryodan
Also interested in any of these if they have spine card-
Magicoal / マジクール
Mine Sweeper / マインスウィーパー
Mad Stalker - Full Metal Force / マッドストーカー フルメタルフォース
interested in spine cards if you would sell them seperately for
Choujikuuyousai Macross 2036
Kaze No Densetsu Xanadu
Pomping World
Psychic Storm
Red Alert
I also remembered you had a famicom game case, did you ever sell that?
lmk, thanks!
Remember that time you attacked Herc for no reason, then wouldn't own up to it? I bet you do now, don't ya? Reap what you sow, and take it like a man. Don't act like some spiteful little bitch who plans to finger point at my auctions and make things appear to be anything then what they actually are, especially when you couldn't even be bothered to check others auctions for the same game before posting, to see if they were complete or not, their location, condition, and shipping price before finger pointing at mine. I said in advance I would not sell to anyone I did not care to sell to. You should have expected me to not reply to you, since I don't have shit to do with you or even say to you. You should not have bothered to pm me some stupid list of wants that you just had to have, would have saved yourself some hurt feelings. Anyone could have told you I would not have sold to you.
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/15/2013, 07:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-TurboGrafx-CD-Pc-Engine-import-/181123257318?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2bc993e6
Could go with this for $26 shipped from hit japan. No insurance on the shipping though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLASH-HIDERS-PC-Engine-SCD-Import-JAPAN-Video-Game-pe-/360637452823?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f7aad217
Amazon has a couple offers too....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000ZPVJK/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1366127607&sr=8-1&keywords=flash+hiders+pc+engine&condition=used
Seems you could do better/could do worse.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 04/15/2013, 07:57 PMQuote from: PunkCryborg on 04/15/2013, 07:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-TurboGrafx-CD-Pc-Engine-import-/181123257318?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2bc993e6
Bahhhhaahahahahaha!
Mine is like the cheapest "complete" copy up right now via minimum bid amount, and it includes free insured shipping with tracking via that minimum bid. It's either that, or go buy this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-Nec-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Rom-Import-Japan-/261195680754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd079cbf2
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-FLASH-HIDERS-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/181111457711?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b1587af
Those are the only other two up, both located in Japan, neither are complete, and for the price they list with shipping, neither will be shipped insured and take twice as long to arrive to any US buyer at their price. So I say have at it cowboy, because I have no intention to sell to you, here or otherwise.
I swear, the stupid petty things people do when no one will reply back to or sell to them on a forum. :roll:
Well you did change the price from $44.99 or $42.99 after I posted this so I guess that was good on your part to consider the community in the price decrease...... But still, average selling price on ebay is $15-20
Just trying to keep things real in the gouging thread here, don't want anyone to spend too much for such a common game.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=flash+hiders+pc+engine&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 04/16/2013, 12:03 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 04/15/2013, 07:57 PMQuote from: PunkCryborg on 04/15/2013, 07:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-TurboGrafx-CD-Pc-Engine-import-/181123257318?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2bc993e6
Bahhhhaahahahahaha!
Mine is like the cheapest "complete" copy up right now via minimum bid amount, and it includes free insured shipping with tracking via that minimum bid. It's either that, or go buy this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-Nec-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Rom-Import-Japan-/261195680754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd079cbf2
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-SUPER-CD-ROM-FLASH-HIDERS-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-/181111457711?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b1587af
Those are the only other two up, both located in Japan, neither are complete, and for the price they list with shipping, neither will be shipped insured and take twice as long to arrive to any US buyer at their price. So I say have at it cowboy, because I have no intention to sell to you, here or otherwise.
I swear, the stupid petty things people do when no one will reply back to or sell to them on a forum. :roll:
Well you did change the price from $44.99 or $42.99 after I posted this so I guess that was good on your part to consider the community in the price decrease...... But still, average selling price on ebay is $15-20
Just trying to keep things real in the gouging thread here, don't want anyone to spend too much for such a common game.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=flash+hiders+pc+engine&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
Oh please. How much rope do you need to hang yourself in your goal to supposedly protect the community. Something you so easily forgotten is that I posted anything listed on ebay I would pull for someone here if the price was close to minimum bid. Since then I have pulled down items for members here and sold them to them for that price, or close to, in Forgotten Worlds case. You read the thread, you messaged me about it, so this is not new info to you kiddo. You have zero idea what I am actually doing, what my sales goals are, or whom I am even selling to. You should not be publicly speculating in a attempt to tarnish someone about shit you know nothing about. You have no idea how much I paid for the game originally to begin with. Nor have you factored in any end of auction fees into the final amount if it sales on ebay.
Dont make it out like I am trying to get rich and profit off the game. If I get the current BIN it is set at, I will almost break even. I paid $36 for the game before shipping originally. The end auction fee for the BIN will be $4.30. Shipping with insurance and tracking will be another $4.50 or so. That leaves about $34. This is not even factoring in the paypal fee. At the minimum bid, I will obviously take a larger loss. Thats fine. If it wasn't I would not have put on there a minimum bid
AT ALL. As for the original BIN price, it was adjusted, but not because of you. I adjusted prices on most all of my items, including computer related stuff. I do this often on ebay, as it suits my needs. I did it twice this past week on multiple items.
Concerning game prices, I am still unpacking from my move, so I dont have thousands of hours to research for people in order for them to save 2 bucks when they buy from me because they managed to dig up a link to a worse condition copy that is shipped uninsured via 4 week long international snail mail methods from the Middle of Nowhere, Asia. Due to that on the auctions and in pms I have been taking a quick glance at current listings and sold copies and trying to base prices off of that for the past 2 weeks of sales.
You don't follow my auctions or even have the slightest idea about my selling habits, so all of this is out of your ability to know or understand. You jumped the gun due to petty motivations. It was lame. You want to protect the community big guy, go point fingers at the other sellers selling incomplete copies for as much as mine, if not more. Fuck off already. In your attempt to slander me as a seller you have totally forgotten the goal of this thread, to point out REAL gouging (if you dont know what that means kid, it means
LARGE PROFITS) . My prices are reasonable, and adjustable, and are based on completeness of the item along with condition, and somewhat according to what I originally paid. Anyone who has dealt with me knows that is my selling habit. You have not dealt with me, and I will not sell to you, now, or ever.
As stated in my sales thread here, anyone here is welcome to message me if they want the game for the minimum bid amount. As long as you're not some petty assfucker like Punknic, or some overly zealous about ultra penny pinching new guy with under 200 post anyway. Some items I will be listing on ebay that are higher profile I may ask for a slight bit more then the minimum bid, but it will be negotiable. Flat out, I am not willing to sell to just anyone here. I dont need the hassle, or the cash bad enough, and outside of my circle of friends, I don't
owe anyone anything as it were, including drastic discounts, so no one here is entitled to shit from me.
It is already more beneficial for me to sell on ebay, not due to huge profits like most of you would think, but simply because I get better records of the income made, I don't have to handle as many messages back and forth, it helps my seller stats which is important for my computer sales, seller protection against scammers, etc. If you are some new guy here with no buyer rep and I don't know who you are, then I probably wont deal with you. If I do reply back and you give me any sort of attitude, then you will get one in return, along with the inability to buy from me on the forum. I don't need your shit, even a inkling of it, nor do I need your money. That is why you don't see me desperately bumping my sales thread.
I was already considering not selling on this forum anymore as is. After that "lets bootleg and re-release other peoples IP" thread and me stating my peace concerning the matter, someone here put someone in Michigan up to buying a computer off me, who then trashed it and stole items out of it, then sent it back, then did a chargeback. It got linked to this forum because they then decided it would be best sending me a email after it was all said and done implicating someone from this forum (they did not say who, it was basically a big "fuck you, from the folks at PCEFX" type message from the buyers email), its being investigated currently by the proper authorities (Herc knows some of the small details about it, but not everything as I chose to keep a lid on it while it is being investigated). I don't care to punish this forum for the actions of one or two clowns who would stoop so low as to pull shit like that, but for the past few weeks it has really made me reconsider doing any sales here. Punknic and his bullshit are not helping the matter one bit.
Trying to sell something for nearly twice the going rate is indeed gouging, regardless of whether or not there are worse offenders or what was originally paid, but really this one is a pretty tame example and not worthy of lulz.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 04/16/2013, 01:05 PM..... someone here put someone in Michigan up to buying a computer off me, who then trashed it and stole items out of it, then sent it back, then did a chargeback. It got linked to this forum because they then decided it would be best sending me a email after it was all said and done implicating someone from this forum (they did not say who, it was basically a big "fuck you, from the folks at PCEFX" type message from the buyers email)
Whoever pulled this shit can go fuck themselves. You cockbags deserve the boot and
are not a true part of this community (if you are, then I guess I'm not).
You know, between being so busy with work and unpacking and being sick I did not even realize that the $42.99 BIN was dropped to $36.99 yesterday afternoon when I was doing price adjustments. In my post above I had forgotten I did so, posted under the assumption I still had it set at $42.99 BIN. Go figure.
At any rate, going in deep on actual completed and sold auction listings, being sold incomplete, just disc and manual, based on multiple BIN sales on ebay, it seems to fetch about $24 shipped via snail mail with no tracking or insurance from Japan. Hit-Japan seems to be the main supplier of the game currently, having sold 12 copies or so in the past 40 days both near complete and not. That includes B condition across the board (just disc and manual). Less then B condition+incomplete and it goes for less, but your copy ends up being more ratty and beat up.
Their two copies they sold near complete were $26 shipped, but were missing the post card and the game disc was listed in B condition. Now, I am not Flash Hiders market expert, but that seems to be the current actual selling price for the game for the most part when imported, and other import sellers seem to be following Hit-Japans pricing, or going higher then them. Since there is not a abundance of them being sold here directly/locally enough to set any other price trend to contend with, if it randomly goes for less on the forums, that is simply the sellers choosing, not the actual state of things. Just because you can wish it doesn't mean it will magically happen otherwise.
Due to that I don't see how $26.99 seems unreasonable or can be deemed as gouging as a low bid amount or price being offered to the forum here. After shipping and fees I will be half of what I paid originally about anyway. What I set it to yesterday via the BIN adjustment in my drug induced state means either way I will be taking a loss on what I paid for a complete copy, even on a ebay BIN sale, which I am not going to sweat. My copy's condition on the disc is about a A-, couple of very very tiny scratches, hardly noticeable, and the manual is about a B-. Its up to whomever, buy, or don't buy. If you can find a better copy of whatever I am selling for cheaper, congrats and go for it. No skin off my back, I don't owe you shit, you don't owe me shit either, and you should do whats best for you. If someone here like Punknic or whomever is magically sitting on a hidden stash of 15 copies of the game complete, in this case Flash Hiders, that he plans to unload to the community for $15-20 shipped, in order to prevent gouging and both small and large profits and protect everyone's interest, then sweet, good for them and whomever benefits off it.
As for the other NecroPhile, I would name drop the guy who did the buy if I could, just to see if anyone recognizes the name and cares to point fingers, but I would risk losing my paypal and ebay account over it since the irony is that would also violate their seller policies. It is being investigated anyway and I don't want to interfere with that process, etc. As is, it is being handled, but out of my hands.
And for lulz:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flash-Hiders-/121096070036?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c31e36394
$51.01
Enjoy.
$43 was quite steep, but $27 is plenty reasonable, especially with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxyboy-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/221215410840?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3381774a98
LOL: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think it's mistake, but this was orginally listed as a 819.99 Boxy Boy. =D>
Quote from: turboswimbz on 04/16/2013, 08:42 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Boxyboy-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/221215410840?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3381774a98
LOL: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think it's mistake, but this was orginally listed as a 819.99 Boxy Boy. =D>
LOL
Boxy Boy, the cousin of Magical Chase.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Games-Bonks-Adventrure-Keith-Courage-Victory-Run-Turbu-Grafx-16-/221211341965?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item338139348d
3 common games for $60? Buttcrack smoke.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/26/2013, 02:24 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Games-Bonks-Adventrure-Keith-Courage-Victory-Run-Turbu-Grafx-16-/221211341965?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item338139348d
3 common games for $60? Buttcrack smoke.
Hey, there is a box for one of the common games.
Quote from: jelloslug on 04/26/2013, 04:52 PMHey, there is a box for one of the common games.
And
free shipping!
Rare Insanity import version!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161013580071?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Quote from: guest on 04/27/2013, 01:10 AMRare Insanity import version!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161013580071?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
WHY does that sellers name seem SO familiar? hmmmmm
Quote from: VestCunt on 04/27/2013, 01:10 AMRare Insanity import version!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161013580071?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
That's a just... bad, Turbo eBay auction. Not gouging.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/27/2013, 01:35 AMThat's a just... bad, Turbo eBay auction. Not gouging.
I know. I just didn't want to revive the other ebay thread. One thread for ebay stupidity is enough.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/330914346826
Yeahhhh....about that...
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 02:29 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/330914346826
Yeahhhh....about that...
That actually
is gouging for Darius Alpha and not just "too much for a single game". :P
Funny thing is, he's even going crazy on shipping. 30 bucks for a cd case? Come on guy...do you really need every freaking cent THAT badly??
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 11:43 AMFunny thing is, he's even going crazy on shipping. 30 bucks for a cd case? Come on guy...do you really need every freaking cent THAT badly??
EMS plus insurance will prob actually run close to that because he will have to insure it for the full amount it sells for. Insurance cost jumps every $50 or so value wise that you are insuring in most postal systems.
For a minimum of $1600 he can pay for shipping.
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 01:25 PMFor a minimum of $1600 he can pay for shipping.
Yeah, that's just cheap. He could just bump it to $1630 and mark it FREE shipping.
Maybe he needs all that cash so he can help build a giant Pentecostal church?
Quote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 02:29 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/330914346826
Yeahhhh....about that...
I don't get why he's showing his receipt, that he paid 7,200 yen. (About $73)
Also, insurance on 160,000 yen is only 400 yen through EMS. It should be like 1200 yen to ship a CD case. The shipping about double what it would actually cost him.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 04/28/2013, 09:57 PMMaybe he needs all that cash so he can help build a giant Pentecostal church?
Plausible I suppose. :-k
Quote from: nectarsis on 04/27/2013, 01:12 AMWHY does that sellers name seem SO familiar? hmmmmm
billygoins is resident overpayer/reseller/gouger wmacmonagle.
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2013, 01:31 AMI don't get why he's showing his receipt, that he paid 7,200 yen. (About $73)
Also, insurance on 160,000 yen is only 400 yen through EMS. It should be like 1200 yen to ship a CD case. The shipping about double what it would actually cost him.
I don't get why he has "not for sale" in the listing. Is that a language barrier thing?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/29/2013, 02:45 PMI don't get why he has "not for sale" in the listing. Is that a language barrier thing?
He's likely referring to it never being available at retail. To get it, one had to buy and send in registrations for both the CD and huey versions of Darius, then hope to be amongst the 800 randomly chosen winners.
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2013, 01:31 AMI don't get why he's showing his receipt, that he paid 7,200 yen. (About $73)
Also, insurance on 160,000 yen is only 400 yen through EMS. It should be like 1200 yen to ship a CD case. The shipping about double what it would actually cost him.
LOL that's the letter that came with alpha
n00b
Quote from: NecroPhile on 04/29/2013, 11:43 AMQuote from: nectarsis on 04/27/2013, 01:12 AMWHY does that sellers name seem SO familiar? hmmmmm
billygoins is resident overpayer/reseller/gouger wmacmonagle.
Good ol billy hahahaha
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 04/29/2013, 01:31 AMQuote from: whisper2053 on 04/28/2013, 02:29 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/330914346826
Yeahhhh....about that...
I don't get why he's showing his receipt, that he paid 7,200 yen. (About $73)
Also, insurance on 160,000 yen is only 400 yen through EMS. It should be like 1200 yen to ship a CD case. The shipping about double what it would actually cost him.
His "receipt" says that "he bought" Thunder Blade, Daisenpu, Out Run and an Ave Pad 3.
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2013, 11:43 AMQuote from: nectarsis on 04/27/2013, 01:12 AMWHY does that sellers name seem SO familiar? hmmmmm
billygoins is resident overpayer/reseller/gouger wmacmonagle.
Good to know. What a Douche.
Dynastic Hero (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230970530464&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) - started at $300 and is currently at $505 with about a day left. :shock:
Now that's some Turbo Dickery... another one in the list of games that will be never bought, I guess.
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2013, 05:55 PMDynastic Hero (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230970530464&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) - started at $300 and is currently at $505 with about a day left. :shock:
WOW why so much?
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 05/02/2013, 09:15 PMQuote from: guest on 05/02/2013, 05:55 PMDynastic Hero (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230970530464&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) - started at $300 and is currently at $505 with about a day left. :shock:
WOW why so much?
Its "rare" even though the pce version brand new is less than 1/10th of what the U.S version is going for...
I just had to ask on this one.
Really? For a box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empty-Box-turbo-duo-Very-Collectable-Rare-/111063421775
Quote from: whisper2053 on 05/04/2013, 05:56 AMI just had to ask on this one.
Really? For a box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empty-Box-turbo-duo-Very-Collectable-Rare-/111063421775
Thats not just any old Duo box though. That one has two glory holes punched into the back of it. That makes it twice as fuckable....err I mean collectable.
Hahahahaha I suppose I will have to take your word for that, sir!
Note to self...avoid boxed items that might be sticky from Professor. Check.
I'd pay that much for a mint box with the sleeve. But the motivation is mainly sentimental and investment based, since I regret my Dad throwing mine away along with all of my Turbo boxes and cases the moment I moved out and I've always wanted to get another one. But it looks naked to me without the sleeve.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 05/04/2013, 07:03 AMQuote from: whisper2053 on 05/04/2013, 05:56 AMI just had to ask on this one.
Really? For a box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Empty-Box-turbo-duo-Very-Collectable-Rare-/111063421775
Thats not just any old Duo box though. That one has two glory holes punched into the back of it. That makes it twice as fuckable....err I mean collectable.
DEAR LORD :pcds:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/04/2013, 05:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Guy lives in Chandler AZ. I should go to his house and break it. Then watch him post the case and manual for $600
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/04/2013, 05:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Never, it sells on eBay for <$200.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=DUNGEON+EXPLORER+II&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
How high do you think those 3 offers are?
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2013, 07:20 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/04/2013, 05:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Never, it sells on eBay for <$200.
http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=DUNGEON+EXPLORER+II&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc
How high do you think those 3 offers are?
I believe that the one up for auction that ended today went for $299.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/04/2013, 07:20 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/04/2013, 05:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Never, it sells on eBay for <$200.
Never?
http://item.ebay.com/221123806010
Its been fluctuating quite a bit for the past year.
That $200 BIN sale, I actually saw live. Got snatched up in the first 10 minutes. If I didn't already have a copy, I would have been all over it.
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/turbografx-16/dungeon-explorer-ii-%5Bsuper-cd%5D#completed-auctions
Yeah that search is not pulling up all the ones that have sold as of the past few months. I know this because I started looking at the going price when people were contacting me about the copy I had. Going prices fluctuated from $150 to 400 or so depending on condition and if the manual was in color or not. I ended up opting to trade mine to a fellow gamer instead of taking it to ebay so my copy would not end up on those statistics.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/04/2013, 10:36 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 05/04/2013, 07:20 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/04/2013, 05:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786
Since when was Dungeon Explorer II worth more than $400?
Never, it sells on eBay for <$200.
Never?
http://item.ebay.com/221123806010
Its been fluctuating quite a bit for the past year.
That $200 BIN sale, I actually saw live. Got snatched up in the first 10 minutes. If I didn't already have a copy, I would have been all over it.
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/turbografx-16/dungeon-explorer-ii-%5Bsuper-cd%5D#completed-auctions
Your definition of the word "worth" is different than others around here. I've seen it not get snatched up at BINs between $200 - $300 the past six months or so.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/05/2013, 12:19 PMYour definition of the word "worth" is different than others around here.
Indeed. DK's concept of worth only coincides with other collectards.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/05/2013, 12:19 PMYour definition of the word "worth" is different than others around here. I've seen it not get snatched up at BINs between $200 - $300 the past six months or so.
Perhaps. That sale of $460 was when one particular ebayer was on a rampage to finish a TG16/CD set in record time. That same collector was also responsible for the $2000 Dynastic Hero sale from plcards. It doesn't matter what anyone "thinks" something is worth.
However, it is disingenuous to say its been selling for < $200 on ebay. There are two sales since August 2012 on that list that are < $200, one is for the disc only, and the other has a photocopied manual. Every complete copy put on auction since August of 2012 has been greater than $200.
So yes, there were some BINs of < $200 that sat untouched, because they were disc only.
But in the end, who cares? I paid around $2-3 for my copy. Does that make it worth $2-3? No, I got lucky. Had the seller been educated on the game, I wouldn't have paid $2-3.
I don't think magical chase is worth $3,000 to me. I'd pay maybe $100 for it. You know who cares? No one. No seller is going to sell me a copy for $100. What is the point of saying "It is worth $100" if no one is ever going to sell it to me for that price. I can make up prices all day long. If no sales ever reflect that, who cares?
Also, I find it very ironic that this debate is going on, while there is an advertisement for VGPC on the bottom of my screen, where there are 2 cartridges saying "I'm worth $9000" and "I'm worth $2"
DK proves yet again that he is a moron.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/06/2013, 01:56 PMDK proves yet again that he is a moron.
BlackTiger told BigusShmuck "It's been selling for less than $200 on ebay!" That isn't true. Me being a moron, asshole, collectard, or any other cute names you come with doesn't make Black Tiger's statement any more true.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 01:52 PMHowever, it is disingenuous to say its been selling for < $200 on ebay. There are two sales since August 2012 on that list that are < $200, one is for the disc only, and the other has a photocopied manual. Every complete copy put on auction since August of 2012 has been greater than $200.
No it's not.
There are copies that sell for <200$. Your pricechart link just showed this to be true.
The current prices that are 400$+ are from idiot collectors who quite honestly should cease collecting games and go collect something else that can't be played. That way, they won't be fucking it up for the rest of us.
I can't wait for CCAG this year so I can go scope out all the goons with overpriced crap and no clue what any of it is. "eBay says it was this much so its this much! Oh, it's an RPG ? Oh ok! Buy it!"
I've yet to meet a collector who accepts/contributes to retarded pricing that actually plays the games.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 02:21 PMBlackTiger told BigusShmuck "It's been selling for less than $200 on ebay!" That isn't true. Me being a moron, asshole, collectard, or any other cute names you come with doesn't make Black Tiger's statement any more true.
So one instance of the game selling for $460 must mean that it really is worth $400+. :roll:
Using your beloved pricecharting as guide (even though it's far from comprehensive), it's obvious the average worth is well under $400.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/06/2013, 02:36 PMThere are copies that sell for <200$. Your pricechart link just showed this to be true.
I agree. Except, either they were incomplete, or before August 2012, the summer of retarded price spikes.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 05/06/2013, 02:36 PMThe current prices that are 400$+ are from idiot collectors who quite honestly should cease collecting games and go collect something else that can't be played. That way, they won't be fucking it up for the rest of us.
I'm curious. You can download an ISO and burn it to a high-quality CDR for about a buck. Even if lasers wear out due to CDRs, a laser replacement is still far cheaper than this game is going for. After you boot the CDR, there is no physical difference between the real thing, and the CDR. So, in that sense, the collectors paying through the nose, can't really fuck things up for you. Likewise, a $90 Everdrive would let you play any hucard in existence. Additionally, there are plenty of fine PC Engine Emulators. You could also buy the PC Duo version of the game for < $20.
So, my question is, why bother caring about these prices, if you just want to play? There are a myriad of options available to just play it.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 03:44 PMSo, my question is, why bother caring about these prices, if you just want to play? There are a myriad of options available to just play it.
A better question is why does this thread bother you so much? It's sole purpose is to get a few lulz and cathartic release by bitching about overpriced games, and nobody is forcing you to participate.
Looks like a couple of new douche bags on eBay. At least, new to me...
just_another_vintage_gamer and excitebytegamer.
Any time I go to e-Bay just makes me wish I'd had more income years ago when I first started using it to buy Turbo stuff....now most of the stuff that I don't have yet is priced way to high, or never seen on e-Bay...or of course when it does show up it's priced for $100s.
Quote from: Marll on 05/06/2013, 06:11 PMAny time I go to e-Bay just makes me wish I'd had more income years ago when I first started using it to buy Turbo stuff....now most of the stuff that I don't have yet is priced way to high, or never seen on e-Bay...or of course when it does show up it's priced for $100s.
Welcome.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 03:44 PMI agree. Except, either they were incomplete, or before August 2012, the summer of retarded GLORIOUS =P~ price spikes.
Were you really monitoring DEII sold and unsold (not asking) prices from August till now, or are just speculating based on what some chart says? I actually was keeping an eye on eBay DEII prices before August and through the new year, as I was interested in replacing the disc I traded off years ago when I was a starving student. I saw DEII consistently selling complete for (often well) below $200, but I continued to hold out for a properly priced disc-only copy from a reliable seller. Eventually I caved and bought a nice condition complete copy that a seller listed at a BIN of around $200, that people like you
refused to jump on (
even though it was the SCORE OF A LIFETIME! :shock:), and I made an offer well below that, which he accepted (after declining several
lower offers). Even though complete copies had been recently selling for $100 - $150, I decided to pay a premium to have a premium condition copy immediately.
QuoteSo, my question is, why bother caring about these prices, if you just want to play? There are a myriad of options available to just play it.
Why do you see available copies of a game for a myriad of higher and lower prices, but purposely choose to pay much
more for it? And even though throwing money away is a hobby you are passionate about, why do you bother caring so much about a thread dedicated to the opposite of your lifestyle? Why not put your energy into joining a chorus of like-minded price ceiling raisers?
You've been told too often, and if you ventured outside of these kinds of threads you'd already know, that we aren't whining about prices being too high. We're not stating prices we wish games would sell for. We're talking about real prices that we are
actually buying games for at all the time. You speculate about what is happening to others, while we talk about what we are experiencing ourselves. So it's pointless trying to tell us that our reality is a pipe dream.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/06/2013, 08:03 PMWere you really monitoring DEII sold and unsold (not asking) prices from August till now, or are just speculating based on what some chart says? I actually was keeping an eye on eBay DEII prices before August and through the new year, as I was interested in replacing the disc I traded off years ago when I was a starving student. I saw DEII consistently selling complete for (often well) below $200, but I continued to hold out for a properly priced disc-only copy from a reliable seller. Eventually I caved and bought a nice condition complete copy that a seller listed at a BIN of around $200, that people like you refused to jump on (even though it was the SCORE OF A LIFETIME! :shock:), and I made an offer well below that, which he accepted (after declining several lower offers). Even though complete copies had been recently selling for $100 - $150, I decided to pay a premium to have a premium condition copy immediately.
Where are these mystical sales of $100-150 complete copies between August of 2012 and Now? JJ of price charting has better things to do with his time than purposefully delete database entries of Ebay sales. Also, if complete copies were sitting untouched for around $200, why were people bidding them up to $370? Yeah, before August, complete copies had been selling for well below $200. Shit happens, prices go up. Also, I never called it the deal of a lifetime. Stop embellishing.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/06/2013, 08:03 PMWhy do you see available copies of a game for a myriad of higher and lower prices, but purposely choose to pay much more for it? And even though throwing money away is a hobby you are passionate about, why do you bother caring so much about a thread dedicated to the opposite of your lifestyle? Why not put your energy into joining a chorus of like-minded price ceiling raisers?
Why do you assume I'm paying any of these prices? I paid like $2-3 for my copy. In fact, I've never paid close to that much for a game; you just admitted to paying more for a game than I ever have. You are the one that "Decided to pay a premium." That tells me you've contributed far more to raising the price of DE2 than I ever have.
Yeah, I trust a database of sales information that are directly linked to, and can be verified, over your memory of these sales. My bad.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 08:26 PMJJ of price charting has better things to do with his time than purposefully delete database entries of Ebay sales.
Maybe so, but that doesn't make his search algorithms infallible. In past arguments with maroons (such as yourself), I posted two auctions of whatever title was being discussed that were omitted from his list, and others (Prof.?) have done the same a couple times too. Chalk it up to poorly worded titles, incomplete descriptions, or the price gouging faerie - whatever the reason, it is an absolute fact that pricecharting is unreliable.
P.S. - We're still waiting for an answer on why you feel compelled to return to this thread.
Quote from: guest on 05/07/2013, 09:45 AMQuote from: guest on 05/06/2013, 08:26 PMJJ of price charting has better things to do with his time than purposefully delete database entries of Ebay sales.
Maybe so, but that doesn't make his search algorithms infallible. In past arguments with maroons (such as yourself), I posted two auctions of whatever title was being discussed that were omitted from his list, and others (Prof.?) have done the same a couple times too. Chalk it up to poorly worded titles, incomplete descriptions, or the price gouging faerie - whatever the reason, it is an absolute fact that pricecharting is unreliable.
P.S. - We're still waiting for an answer on why you feel compelled to return to this thread.
Maybe because that's his auction? Or a pal he knows? Either way, its ludicrous.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 09:45 AMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/06/2013, 08:26 PMJJ of price charting has better things to do with his time than purposefully delete database entries of Ebay sales.
Maybe so, but that doesn't make his search algorithms infallible. In past arguments with maroons (such as yourself), I posted two auctions of whatever title was being discussed that were omitted from his list, and others (Prof.?) have done the same a couple times too. Chalk it up to poorly worded titles, incomplete descriptions, or the price gouging faerie - whatever the reason, it is an absolute fact that pricecharting is unreliable.
P.S. - We're still waiting for an answer on why you feel compelled to return to this thread.
Price Charting only includes items listed in the correct category on ebay. Its not a search algorithm, per se, it just use categories. So an item listed in just Video Games > Video Games won't ever make the list. Like wise, a copy of Keith Courage listed in Video Games > Video Games > Dungeon Explorer II will get listed in Dungeon Explorer II. So yeah, it isn't perfect. Its a resource, but I consider the data far more reliable than hazy memories of previous sales that are all magically beneath the sales listed in the proper category.
When name-calling fails, you resort to distraction. Nothing changes the initial point. "DE2 sells for less than $200 on ebay" is false.
$129.99 for a Bomberman '93 box and manual w/ tray. No game. Really? Admittedly it's a mint box/manual, but REALLY?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-Mint-package-EVERYTHING-BUT-THE-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-TurboDuo-/400482919662?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3ea464ee
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 11:46 AMNothing changes the initial point. "DE2 sells for less than $200 on ebay" is false.
For BT's statement to be false, there couldn't be a single auction that ended under $200; yet your pricecharting link shows two instances where it sold for ~$150
1, and it sold just last week for under $200
2 (barely under, but under nonetheless). No doubt there are even more instances; I'll trust BT's and Prof.'s memories long before I'll trust the demonstrably flawed pricecharting site.
And we're still waiting for an explanation of why you hang out in this thread so much.
1 - They were six months ago, but so what? BT didn't stipulate a time frame;
you applied that arbitrary limit to better your argument.
2 - Note that even though this auction is properly listed, it doesn't show up on your beloved pricecharting.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 12:50 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 11:46 AMNothing changes the initial point. "DE2 sells for less than $200 on ebay" is false.
For BT's statement to be false, there couldn't be a single auction that ended under $200; yet your pricecharting link shows two instances where it sold for ~$1501, and it sold just last week for under $2002 (barely under, but under nonetheless). No doubt there are even more instances; I'll trust BT's and Prof.'s memories long before I'll trust the demonstrably flawed pricecharting site.
And we're still waiting for an explanation of why you hang out in this thread so much.
1 - They were six months ago, but so what? BT didn't stipulate a time frame; you applied that arbitrary limit to better your argument.
2 - Note that even though this auction is properly listed, it doesn't show up on your beloved pricecharting.
1. The price of a share of Apple was $610 in August of 2013. It is currently $460. If I claimed Apple Stock was worth $610, that would be complete bullshit. Prices change. Also, there are two links between now and August 2013 in that list that ARE less than $200, which are disc only. Saying the statement "It sells for less than $200" gives the notion that you can easily get a complete copy for less than $200 on a routine basis. Good luck with that.
2. That listing is a BIN, not an auction. Pricecharting only stores auction results. plcards got Bonk 3 for $20 off a BIN. I'd doubt anyone would claim that the current going rate for Bonk 3 is $20.
I've made it clear that I don't care about your question. Feel free to include it in every response.
Has there ever been a year long streak when DEII sold complete on eBay for an average price of $400? Blindly basing a game's value or "worth" stats alone would mean that for DEII to be worth $400 to a mindless robot*, $400 would have to be the consistent average selling price, not the top end of a spectrum skewed by rich insta collectors.
Record highs only have meaning to resellers looking to gouge even higher. The lower end of regular sold pricesare what concern buyers looking for value and not bragging rights.
There are local stores that sell new games at msrp, some that price everything $10 above and others that price everything $10 below. The overpriced stores with stock rotting on shelves do not reflect tge true value or "worth" of the games.
*Real humans possess common sense and can interpret stats. If you are a real game fan looking to buy a particular game (without planning to ever sell it) and it regularly sells for <$200 as often as it does for <$400, what are you going to perceive the game's monetary worth to be? If you use the unique power of the human mind to factor in how it so often fails to sell for asking prices of <$400, yet rarely remains unsold at <$200... as well as incorporate the knowledge that gougers purposely buy up games at lower end prices with the intent to flip them at top end or even higher prices (an artificial manipulation attempt)... it should be a no-brainer, as long as you have a human brain and use it.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 12:50 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 11:46 AMNothing changes the initial point. "DE2 sells for less than $200 on ebay" is false.
For BT's statement to be false, there couldn't be a single auction that ended under $200; yet your pricecharting link shows two instances where it sold for ~$1501, and it sold just last week for under $2002 (barely under, but under nonetheless). No doubt there are even more instances; I'll trust BT's and Prof.'s memories long before I'll trust the demonstrably flawed pricecharting site.
And we're still waiting for an explanation of why you hang out in this thread so much.
1 - They were six months ago, but so what? BT didn't stipulate a time frame; you applied that arbitrary limit to better your argument.
2 - Note that even though this auction is properly listed, it doesn't show up on your beloved pricecharting.
1. The price of a share of Apple was $610 in August of 2013. It is currently $460. If I claimed Apple Stock was worth $610, that would be complete bullshit. Prices change. Also, there are two links between now and August 2013 in that list that ARE less than $200, which are disc only. Saying the statement "It sells for less than $200" gives the notion that you can easily get a complete copy for less than $200 on a routine basis. Good luck with that.
2. That listing is a BIN, not an auction. Pricecharting only stores auction results. plcards got Bonk 3 for $20 off a BIN. I'd doubt anyone would claim that the current going rate for Bonk 3 is $20.
I've made it clear that I don't care about your question. Feel free to include it in every response.
1. Games aren't an investment. They are created with a completely different purpose and use. This kind of thinking puts you at odds with the forum and only applies to pro resellers. Citing the stock market as a legitimate and natural and infallable market is a joke in itself.
2. So record highs are fact and record lows are meaninglesss?
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PM*Real humans possess common sense and can interpret stats. If you are a real game fan looking to buy a particular game (without planning to ever sell it) and it regularly sells for <$200 as often as it does for <$400, what are you going to perceive the game's monetary worth to be? If you use the unique power of the human mind to factor in how it so often fails to sell for asking prices of <$400, yet rarely remains unsold at <$200... as well as incorporate the knowledge that gougers purposely buy up games at lower end prices with the intent to flip them at top end or even higher prices (an artificial manipulation attempt)... it should be a no-brainer, as long as you have a human brain and use it.
I didn't say I thought it was worth $400 permanently. I think that notion is as ridiculous as saying it is still worth $200. The only people getting it for less than $200 in the last year got disc only. Condition matters.
You said, to an effect, that it NEVER was worth > $400. It sold once for $460. That isn't never.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PMas well as incorporate the knowledge that gougers purposely buy up games at lower end prices with the intent to flip them at top end or even higher prices (an artificial manipulation attempt)
How often it fails to sell? That is hilarious.
#1, Its no longer artificial if they sell.
#2, "Gougers" aren't buy games at "lower end prices." There is NO value in that. plcards (a non-top-rated seller), the epicenter of reselling, buys stuff WAY below market value, and flips it.
Do the math: Ebay+paypal charges 13.2% for a listing, including shipping. Lets say the low end for soldier blade is $70, and the high end is $90. If you buy it for $70, and sell it for $90, you actually get 90 * .868 = 78.12 - $2 shipping - $0.30 PP fee - $70 purchase = $5.82 profit. Only an idiot would think that a reseller would go to that effort to make $5.82. Or a paranoid delusional person who thinks resellers would waste their time and effort to make $5.82 in profit, because they are part of an EVIL RESELLER NETWORK. That said, I bet if plc sees that soldier blade for $50, he will resell it. Its about profit, not some crazy conspiracy theory.
Speaking of using your brain...
=; Whoa, whoa, whoa... slow down here. Let me get this straight: DK disagrees with views expressed in the gouging thread?!?
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PM1. The price of a share of Apple was $610 in August of 2013. It is currently $460. If I claimed Apple Stock was worth $610, that would be complete bullshit.
eBay = NASDAQ. :lol:
When a stock is listed simultaneously on multiple exchanges, at varying prices within a single exchange, and from multiple sellers who can set the price at whatever they want, you'll have a point; in the mean time, you're an idiot.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PM2. That listing is a BIN, not an auction. Pricecharting only stores auction results.
Making it even more worthless.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PMplcards got Bonk 3 for $20 off a BIN. I'd doubt anyone would claim that the current going rate for Bonk 3 is $20.
I agree it's not the going price, yet it does factor into the game's overall value. Similarly, a reasonable person wouldn't look at the sale of a single copy of DEII at $460 and say that every copy was worth the same amount.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PMI've made it clear that I don't care about your question. Feel free to include it in every response.
You can't answer why you're such a whiny cunt, eh? I guess it'll remain a mystery for the ages.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:47 PMI didn't say I thought it was worth $400 permanently.
Neither did BT state that a single copy never sold for $400+. There's a big difference between a single sale price and a titles average worth. Duh!
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:47 PMThe only people getting it for less than $200 in the last year got disc only. Condition matters.
You mean in the last six months and not in BINs, right clownshoes? Complete copies have sold at least FOUR times in the past year for less than $200 - 1 (http://item.ebay.com/270992101904), 2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboDuo-1993-FREE-SHIPPING-/151038304944?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item232a95a2b0), 3 (http://item.ebay.com/280920510189), 4 (http://item.ebay.com/200778622023)!
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:47 PMYou said, to an effect, that it NEVER was worth > $400. It sold once for $460. That isn't never.
Again, a single sale does not dictate the worth of every single copy in existence. Again, duh!
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:47 PM#2, "Gougers" aren't buy games at "lower end prices." There is NO value in that. plcards (a non-top-rated seller), the epicenter of reselling, buys stuff WAY below market value, and flips it.
Ha! We've seen plcards and other resellers buying games in regular seven day auctions (a.k.a. - fair market value) and listing 'em later for big BINs many,
many times.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:47 PMSpeaking of using your brain...
Please let us know if you ever get one.
QuoteThe only people getting it for less than $200 in the last year got disc only. Condition matters.
Mine was completely complete. As were the other copies in eBay's sold history at the time, which sold for under $200. I was there and witnessed it and participated myself. You are saying that actual history you did not witness did not occur because it did not qualify to make it on a chart that someone/thing else made. You are admitting to not having or acknowledging all of facts and continue to ommit any variables that don't support your pre-conceived conclusion.
Quote1. The price of a share of Apple was $610 in August of 2013. It is currently $460. If I claimed Apple Stock was worth $610, that would be complete bullshit. Prices change. Also, there are two links between now and August 2013 in that list that ARE less than $200, which are disc only. Saying the statement "It sells for less than $200" gives the notion that you can easily get a complete copy for less than $200 on a routine basis. Good luck with that.
The stock market completely bottomed out the other day. You know why? The people making money off of nothing use robots to do the trading now. But even they know that some interpretation is required. So they programmed the AI with a poor substitiute for human common sense. The robots all read a single fake tweet and dumped all their stocks. All over nothing. But you know why the traders programmed the robots to do that? Because stocks have no intrinsic value to them. They will dump them for pennies on the dollar in an instant if they feel that others value imaginary units for next to nothing.
Video games aren't worthless monetary units representing an IOU. You actually had the balls to suggest that video game players leave all of the video games to monetary traders. Instead, why don't you guys just write the names of every video game on slips of paper and just sell those to each other. Then the rest of us video game players can continue playing the video games that we've been playing ever since they were made for playing. This way you guys get the full value and enjoyment out of your investments that you have been all along and we get the full enjoyment and value out of the video games that we have been playing all along. It's the only win-win-win scenario.
and there goes Darkkobob...
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5gpHhfvQ_9c/T5apAU-NfyI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Ln1VWMCO6CQ/s1600/tail+between+legs.jpg)
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2013, 04:14 PMBecause stocks have no intrinsic value to them.
Stocks ACTUALLY do have an intrinsic value. They represent a piece of a company that has holdings and earnings. Video games, on the other hand, have no intrinsic value. They are about $0.03 worth of plastic. I find it rather funny you use intrinsic, since you clearly don't even know what that means. That isn't your emotional value in the item, its the raw materials that make up an item.
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/06/contemplatingcollectibles.asp
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2013, 04:14 PMYou actually had the balls to suggest that video game players leave all of the video games to monetary traders.
LOL, what? I did? News to me.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/07/2013, 04:14 PMInstead, why don't you guys just write the names of every video game on slips of paper and just sell those to each other. Then the rest of us video game players can continue playing the video games that we've been playing ever since they were made for playing. This way you guys get the full value and enjoyment out of your investments that you have been all along and we get the full enjoyment and value out of the video games that we have been playing all along. It's the only win-win-win scenario.
Good luck getting the EVIL RESELLER NETWORK to do that... Oh wait, it is independent people making these decisions. Yeah, resellers are taking advantage of the collectors willing to pay absurd amounts for games. Oh well, that is reality. Its better that, then lying to fellow forum members about the going price of a game.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 04:12 PMmore name-calling.
Yawn. Here's a hint. You don't like what I'm saying, put me on ignore.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 05:11 PMYawn. Here's a hint. You don't like what I'm saying, put me on ignore.
That's rich coming from you, little man. If you disagree so much with this thread, leave. You won't be missed.
Proof Bonk 3 is only worth $45! Anyone who pays more is an idiot-moron-gouger-reseller!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 04:12 PMYou mean in the last six months and not in BINs, right clownshoes? Complete copies have sold at least FOUR times in the past year for less than $200 - 1 (http://item.ebay.com/270992101904), 2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboDuo-1993-FREE-SHIPPING-/151038304944?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item232a95a2b0), 3 (http://item.ebay.com/280920510189), 4 (http://item.ebay.com/200778622023)!
Sorry, 292 days, not a year. My bad for not being totally pedantic.
I don't care about BIN prices. I paid $40 for Exile 2: WP, doing a BIN snipe. I'm not under false pretenses that was the going price. Someone sniped Dynastic Hero US last year for $50. I've gotten some crazy good BIN snipes on ebay. They are good deals because they aren't the going price.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 05:25 PMProof Bonk 3 is only worth $45! Anyone who pays more is an idiot-moron-gouger-reseller!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-TURBO-DUO-CIB-Hucard-Game-Manual-/111022360101?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d972c625
Proof Bonk 3 is worth $400! Anyone who pays even $1 less is getting a sweet deal!
http://item.ebay.com/160954852333
Hyperbole is fun!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 05:33 PMHyperbole is fun!
https://i.imgur.com/axJmn.gif
Did you just miss where I said I don't count BINs?
Also yeah, to me Ebay is basically NASDAQ.
I find copies of SW Battlefront 2 on Xbox all the time. In January, I could sell a copy for $45. Now, I can get maybe $30. Did something magical happen to the quality of the game between now and then that dropped the price by 25%?
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 05:48 PMDid you just miss where I said I don't count BINs?
If you weren't so frickin' obtuse, you'd understand that it doesn't matter if it's a BIN or regular auction. By the way, that auction came from your vaunted pricecharting, so so much for them not cataloging BINs.
Did you have to take special classes to be so wrong so often?
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 05:48 PMAlso yeah, to me Ebay is basically NASDAQ.
I find copies of SW Battlefront 2 on Xbox all the time. In January, I could sell a copy for $45. Now, I can get maybe $30. Did something magical happen to the quality of the game between now and then that dropped the price by 25%?
Further proof or your buffoonery and ignorance of stocks.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 06:04 PMIf you weren't so frickin' obtuse, you'd understand that it doesn't matter if it's a BIN or regular auction.
So tell me, when Bonk 3 sold for $45, how was that reflected in the market value? You said it effects the overall price. How? Should it be averaged in? What if the seller listed it for $1? Should that be averaged in?
A low BIN, especially one bought by plcards to flip, is meaningless. It has no affect on the market, it just lined his wallet with $200.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 06:10 PMSo tell me, when Bonk 3 sold for $45, how was that reflected in the market value? You said it effects the overall price. How? Should it be averaged in? What if the seller listed it for $1? Should that be averaged in?
Sure, why not? If the highest price auctions (i.e. - the $460 DEII) are a factor in determining value, then so must the lowest.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 06:10 PMA low BIN, especially one bought by plcards to flip, is meaningless. It has no affect on the market, it just lined his wallet with $200.
Only high prices count! Rawrrrrr!
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 06:10 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 06:04 PMIf you weren't so frickin' obtuse, you'd understand that it doesn't matter if it's a BIN or regular auction.
So tell me, when Bonk 3 sold for $45, how was that reflected in the market value? You said it effects the overall price. How? Should it be averaged in? What if the seller listed it for $1? Should that be averaged in?
A low BIN, especially one bought by plcards to flip, is meaningless. It has no affect on the market, it just lined his wallet with $200.
So now
you're providing evidence that the eBay "market" is artificially inflated by resellers? :lol:
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/08/2013, 10:38 AMSo now you're providing evidence that the eBay "market" is artificially inflated by resellers? :lol:
In DK's bizarro world, BINs aren't 'fair market value' and therefor don't count (unless he's trying to make a point). Not that it matters, though, as there's plenty of regular auctions in plcards history that he bought and later sold for profit.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/08/2013, 11:29 AMIn DK's bizarro world, BINs aren't 'fair market value'...
In my world it isn't?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/07/2013, 04:12 PMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 02:29 PMplcards got Bonk 3 for $45(fixed) off a BIN. I'd doubt anyone would claim that the current going rate for Bonk 3 is $45.(fixed)
I agree it's not the going price, yet it does factor into the game's overall value.
In your world, it isn't either. But wait, you said it factors in! So, lets get some in-depth analysis into how:
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/08/2013, 09:32 AMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 06:10 PMSo tell me, when Bonk 3 sold for $45, how was that reflected in the market value? ...
Sure, why not?
"How?" "Sure!" What an amazing, intelligent response.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/08/2013, 10:38 AMSo now you're providing evidence that the eBay "market" is artificially inflated by resellers? :lol:
So, you'd think you'd learn not to use economic terms, since you clearly don't know what they mean, "intrinsic value" and now "artificial inflation."
This is artificial inflation in the video game market:
http://blog.pricecharting.com/2013/04/someone-is-cornering-clayfighter.html
Artificial inflation would be buying all (or most) of the copies at FMV, to corner the market. Not a one-off buy of a game 1/4 of FMV for a quick resale. Learn what terms mean before you use them.
Not understanding why people continue to entertain the Troll. Clearly his only reason for being here is to stir the shitpot.
QuoteI didn't say I thought it was worth $400 permanently. I think that notion is as ridiculous as saying it is still worth $200. The only people getting it for less than $200 in the last year got disc only. Condition matters.
You
do know that most of those "Loose" completed DEII sales on pricecharting are actually
complete, right? :lol:
"Last year":
DEII complete for $108.49 (http://item.ebay.com/200778622023)
DEII complete for $142.60 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/280920510189?nma=true&si=MuiUtDBzwarWiU%2BkUacoCvr4W%2BM%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true)
DEII complete for $152.50 (http://item.ebay.com/270992101904)
But how about this past
week?
Completely complete DEII for $199.99 minus cost of shipping (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboDuo-1993-FREE-SHIPPING-/151038304944?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item232a95a2b0)
-ridiculous!Or two months ago?
DEII case with manual for $47 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-US-Turbo-Duo-Turbografx-16-CASE-and-Manual-Only-/130859790365) + DEII game disc for $149.95 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-CD-Duo-Game-Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-US-Version-/140873372959?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ccb5151f) = $196.95
Meanwhile, how long has this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPLORER-II-2-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-/130897745798?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7a1d1786) been rotting at $430 with four failed offers?
QuoteYou said, to an effect, that it NEVER was worth > $400. It sold once for $460. That isn't never.
As I, as well as others explained, your interpretation of "worth" differs from the rest of us. I pointed out that it regularly sells for <$200, even
if people occasionally overpay or snag it for like $50. If this clown (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221215946485?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33817f76f5) faked a sale, as we have proven that some resellers do, in order to make clueless insta-collectors believe in manufactured values... that doesn't mean that the game is now "worth"
$2000+, even though it continues to sell complete on eBay for <$200.
If you're a
gouger, top end sale prices may be inspiration to list a game super high for years on end, hoping for a huge payout on your investment from a desperate collector. But if your a
buyer with common sense, it still means that if you really want it, you don't have to pay more than $200 to get it on eBay.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 05/08/2013, 08:16 PMThe exact same shit Necromancer posted...
To give the same exact response I gave to necromancer.
Yeah, sorry, 293 days ago, not 1 calendar year. Sorry for not being pedantic.
And, yeah, that last one was on ebay for all of 10 minutes. So, yes, you could have gotten lucky, had you been on ebay in that exact ten minutes in the last 293 days. Congrats.
Regularly... 293 days ago. Or in a 10 minute span over the course of 293 days, which is less than 0.0001% of the time.
However, there have been 7 sales over $200 in the last 293 days.
So, even if we count your ridiculous BIN in 10 minutes, and the spliced together under 200, in the last 293 days...
7 Sales of over 200. Some well over 200, in the 300 - 400 range.
2 versus 7! The two sales totally outweigh the SEVEN OTHER SALES.
This would be an honest, accurate assessment of the price:
"Regularly sells for over 250, pushing 300-400. You may be able to snag a copy these days for less than $200 with a lucky BIN or by piecing a set together. It used to sell for less than $200, but in the last year (cough 293 days) it has experienced a price spike."
Necromancer - where the heck is your avatar? Your new-found invisibility is creeping me out.
DK - Party time?
Quote from: guest on 05/08/2013, 10:00 PMNecromancer - where the heck is your avatar? Your new-found invisibility is creeping me out.
These are my exact same thoughts.
I don't even know what the argument is about anymore, but i do know no one is supporting your view Darkkobold and my god try reading some of your post, you come off so arrogant.
Instead of tactful or trying to understand another view you preach your way getting the backs up of everyone, hell even if you do have some valid points its lost in your approach. Your like some google lawyer gathering the facts and evidence waiting for some judge to rule in your fav.
Oh and incase you say others preach there ways.... There a lot more tactful then you.
Quote from: guest on 05/08/2013, 11:11 PMThere a lot more tactful then you.
Could I be more tactful? Sure. However, don't pretend like everyone has been super nice, and I've been haughty and arrogant.
In this thread, Necromancer has called me a moron, a whiny cunt, and a collectard for disagreeing with Black Tiger on his faulty evaluation of a price.
YOU posted a picture of a dog, comparing it to me. You refuse to even write my name correct.
YOU dragged me up in this thread, which I hadn't even participated in.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12933.msg292418#msg292418
Its a little late in the game for you to be lecturing me on tactfulness. Get off your high horse.
collectard lol you gotta admit dk that's pretty funny
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/09/2013, 01:10 AMQuote from: guest on 05/08/2013, 11:11 PMThere a lot more tactful then you.
Could I be more tactful? Sure. However, don't pretend like everyone has been super nice, and I've been haughty and arrogant.
In this thread, Necromancer has called me a moron, a whiny cunt, and a collectard for disagreeing with Black Tiger on his faulty evaluation of a price.
YOU posted a picture of a dog, comparing it to me. You refuse to even write my name correct.
YOU dragged me up in this thread, which I hadn't even participated in.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12933.msg292418#msg292418
Its a little late in the game for you to be lecturing me on tactfulness. Get off your high horse.
hahahaha...see there you go again.
Lighten up man, i am sorry you do not have a personality and don't whine about how you have been treated you bring a lot of this on yourself with your very own high horse.
DK, you seem overly obsessed with this. The fact is DE II price has been in a constant state of fluctuation between $150 to $400 for awhile now, both on BIN and auction listings. Condition and completeness seemed to matter to a degree, but the fact remains it is very possible for the highly patient buyer to get it below 200 bucks, even if it is just a gamers condition copy, B&W manual copy, etc. When I was looking into this I seemed to recall at least 3 that sold for under $200. If I could I would go back and pull the auctions up, but ebays search engine for sold items does not go as far back as it used to. There just seems to be both extreme highs and extreme lows concerning the games going rate.
Like I said, after researching and mulling over the idea of taking it to ebay, I opted out of having my copy end up in those statistics. **Money and rare items do funny things to people as-is, and I had probably 16-17 people contact me about the game from here and digital press, all making different offers. A couple were pretty low ball, many were vague (how much you lookin for?) inquires, and a few were for far more then I'd feel comfortable accepting (past the $250 range). I also had some motivation to avoid the game going to someone who planned to flip it a couple of weeks later. I traded it to a fellow gamer that post here and on Digital Press, keeping it strictly a deal between two gamers involving only game goods. He got the game he wanted, I got Saturn stuff I wanted, and I managed to at least avoid a bidding war on my auctions involving forum members and others. I have to admit I was not sure if the deal was going to happen or not at first, and I was dreading having to take the game to ebay. I figured if I ended up having to I was going to just do it auction only and start it at $149.99 and let the cards fall where they may.
**(Like when you tried to scam the guy out of his protos on Reddit)
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13853.msg275643#msg275643
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 05/09/2013, 10:57 AMWhen I was looking into this I seemed to recall at least 3 that sold for under $200. If I could I would go back and pull the auctions up, but ebays search engine for sold items does not go as far back as it used to. There just seems to be both extreme highs and extreme lows concerning the games going rate.
There are also other sales that fall under the radar on eBay that people notice but forget about. I got my DE II in a big game lot with a Buy it Now. Averaged out with the games I got, I paid less than $10 for mine. Granted it may seem like a fluke, but it can and WILL happen. As most people on this site have said over and over, if you're patient you can find the deals. I have yet to pay over $40 for ANY game I currently own for the Turbo/Duo.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/09/2013, 11:56 AMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 05/09/2013, 10:57 AMWhen I was looking into this I seemed to recall at least 3 that sold for under $200. If I could I would go back and pull the auctions up, but ebays search engine for sold items does not go as far back as it used to. There just seems to be both extreme highs and extreme lows concerning the games going rate.
There are also other sales that fall under the radar on eBay that people notice but forget about. I got my DE II in a big game lot with a Buy it Now. Averaged out with the games I got, I paid less than $10 for mine. Granted it may seem like a fluke, but it can and WILL happen. As most people on this site have said over and over, if you're patient you can find the deals. I have yet to pay over $40 for ANY game I currently own for the Turbo/Duo.
Very true. I picked up a complete copy (box, plastic tray, yada, yada) of New Adventure Island for $45 off of Amazon.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/08/2013, 07:43 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/08/2013, 11:29 AMIn DK's bizarro world, BINs aren't 'fair market value'...
In my world it isn't? ..... In your world, it isn't either.
Selective editing of a quote to omit pertinent information is a trick of charlatans. Well done, you twat.
Read the entire sentence: "In DK's bizarro world, BINs aren't 'fair market value'
and therefor don't count (unless he's trying to make a point). The bizarre part is your complete disregard for low BINs and your refusal to factor them in when determining value.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/08/2013, 07:43 PMBut wait, you said it factors in! So, lets get some in-depth analysis into how:
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/08/2013, 09:32 AMQuote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/07/2013, 06:10 PMSo tell me, when Bonk 3 sold for $45, how was that reflected in the market value? [You said it effects the overall price. How? Should it be averaged in? What if the seller listed it for $1? Should that be averaged in?]
Sure, why not? [If the highest price auctions (i.e. - the $460 DEII) are a factor in determining value, then so must the lowest.]
"How?" "Sure!" What an amazing, intelligent response.
Omission fail strikes again!
With the complete quotes, it's pretty clear I was saying that low prices should be averaged in with the high and everything in between, and
that is HOW it factors into overall value.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/09/2013, 01:10 AMIn this thread, Necromancer has called me a moron, a whiny cunt, and a collectard for disagreeing with Black Tiger on his faulty evaluation of a price. being a moronic, whiny cunt with a retarded, collect-at-any-cost viewpoint and for continually entering this thread (and other similar discussions) to tell everyone to shut up.
I fixed that for ya. As I've said before, you're welcome to start your own thread about how great eBay is for maximizing profits, how low prices are anomalies that should be ignored yet high prices that are similarly outside the price bell curve are perfect for setting 'true' values, how no eBay sellers have ever attempted to manipulate prices or buy stuff at fair prices to resell for profit, how great and 100% accurate pricecharting is, and how there's no such thing as price gouging; since I'm not a worthless troll, I won't spend 1/4 my time in your thread, tilting at your windmill and pleading for you to stop wasting your time.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/09/2013, 01:10 AMYOU dragged me up in this thread, which I hadn't even participated in.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12933.msg292418#msg292418
Heh, that's awesome; you're so thick you can't recognize a simple joke. 'Whiny cunt' indeed.
Modern converter with PCE System 3.0 card for $215:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Import-Game-Converter-Super-System-Card-3-0-Pc-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-/251271574926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3a80f3f58e&_uhb=1
I wonder if this is the same clown from my local craigslist?
"Very rare opportunity!"
Tsuppari Ozuma Heiseiban (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Hucard-Japan-Big-Sumo-Very-Rare-2-Players-/151035236441?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232a66d059) for $195 plus shipping. Le wut? :?
Le Bargain. :pcgs:
How about Pac Land for an opening bid of $49.99? It looks like the manual has only been through a washing machine one time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pac-Land-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/140976398056?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20d2d91ee8
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2013, 04:22 PMTsuppari Ozuma Heiseiban (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PCE-PC-Engine-Turbo-Grafx-TG-16-Hucard-Japan-Big-Sumo-Very-Rare-2-Players-/151035236441?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232a66d059) for $195 plus shipping. Le wut? :?
that's one of the last hu cards so it's pretty scarce but still that's super high
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2013, 04:39 PMHow about Pac Land for an opening bid of $49.99? It looks like the manual has only been through a washing machine one time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pac-Land-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/140976398056?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20d2d91ee8
This is why it's so expensive:
Quote from: Blind seller's auctionWith super great graphics even by today's standards.........
Clearly Pac-Land was ahead of it's time graphically, hense the value. :wink:
Quote from: RoyVegas on 05/15/2013, 05:16 PMQuote from: guest on 05/15/2013, 04:39 PMHow about Pac Land for an opening bid of $49.99? It looks like the manual has only been through a washing machine one time!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pac-Land-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/140976398056?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20d2d91ee8
This is why it's so expensive:
Quote from: Blind seller's auctionWith super great graphics even by today's standards.........
Clearly Pac-Land was ahead of it's time graphically, hense the value. :wink:
Imagine if it had CD GRAPHICS? I bet Nintendo and Sega had to come together and put a stop to it. That would have just been unfair competition and the Japanese economy would have collapsed under a market crash.
ok, just some fun, but I think "plcards" is losing a step. Not sure he's doubling up on most of these. It's funny how he seems to stay focused on 'bob and not much else for video games.
Dink (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111022360060)
Dink (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161003900660)
Dink (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151038304944)
Dink (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330904332534)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512034348im_/http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/92/6bffd49bef9a20ddeecce3fe70c6d265/l.jpg)
$275 for a Legend of Hero Tonma box-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/300907240837?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460f781d851
QuoteClearly Pac-Land was ahead of it's time graphically, hense the value.
It actually was ahead of its time. It came out in 1984. It just wasn't cutting edge six years later, although the visual style has aged better than most games.
"Mint" condition TG Secrets book for $35. Just ignore that mint corner crease.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Secrets-Mint-Condition-/261220004402
Maybe by 'mint' they mean 'rubbed vigorously with a thin mint (girl scout cookie)'.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/24/2013, 12:51 PM"Mint" condition TG Secrets book for $35. Just ignore that mint corner crease.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Secrets-Mint-Condition-/261220004402
Clearly a storage locker seller...but than again look at the other deals available from the seller
Super Volley = $30
Boxy Boy = $30
Turican = $95
SPlatterhouse = $55
I assume they are just fishing for high best offers - or people who don't know anything to BIN. and magically everything they have is ultra rare...
Quote from: turboswimbz on 05/24/2013, 02:35 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 05/24/2013, 12:51 PM"Mint" condition TG Secrets book for $35. Just ignore that mint corner crease.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Secrets-Mint-Condition-/261220004402
Clearly a storage locker seller...but than again look at the other deals available from the seller
Super Volley = $30
Boxy Boy = $30
Turican = $95
SPlatterhouse = $55
I assume they are just fishing for high best offers - or people who don't know anything to BIN. and magically everything they have is ultra rare...
Wasn't that the guy that was selling a bunch of porn not too long ago also?
Quote from: guest on 05/24/2013, 04:11 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 05/24/2013, 02:35 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 05/24/2013, 12:51 PM"Mint" condition TG Secrets book for $35. Just ignore that mint corner crease.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Secrets-Mint-Condition-/261220004402
Clearly a storage locker seller...but than again look at the other deals available from the seller
Super Volley = $30
Boxy Boy = $30
Turican = $95
SPlatterhouse = $55
I assume they are just fishing for high best offers - or people who don't know anything to BIN. and magically everything they have is ultra rare...
Wasn't that the guy that was selling a bunch of porn not too long ago also?
I think so. :roll: :shock:
He had Turrican around $45 buy it now and I sent in a best offer of $25 to see what he would counter me at. He declined and raised the buy it now to $95. I lol'd.
I offered him a Hamilton. Any bets on him raising the BIN even higher?
"So much attention.... it must be worth millions!"
A whole hamy?
reading about DEII some pages back and it reminded of this little fuckup around two years ago where i found the game complete in exceptional condition for.. 10$... damn.
no idea what i was thinking not picking it up.
=D>
Quote from: guest on 05/24/2013, 01:33 PMMaybe by 'mint' they mean 'rubbed vigorously with a thin mint (girl scout cookie)'.
STATUS: Best line in this thread, and
that's saying something! :pcgs:
Well this is priced to move.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26)
Quote from: galam on 05/25/2013, 02:46 PMWell this is priced to move.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26)
It's on sale!!!!
Quote from: Mathius on 05/25/2013, 03:38 PMQuote from: galam on 05/25/2013, 02:46 PMWell this is priced to move.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26)
It's on sale!!!!
You save $50.36 (10%)!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: galam on 05/25/2013, 02:46 PMWell this is priced to move.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26)
Damn, you had my hopes up. I've been searching for the Bonk 3 CD for a long time...
Quote from: galam on 05/25/2013, 02:46 PMWell this is priced to move. [$424.64]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-Complete-w-Box-/221231586284?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7912861911544999431%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221231586284%26)
Your link led me to do a search on the game to see what's going on lately (
wanted to see if good ole megahit79 had just the manual up for $300+) though my linky below isn't for the NEC platform... Suffice to say, it's not looking good for Bonk out there as this fine gentleman is hoping to fetch $414.95 for the NES version of "Bonk's Adventure," cart-only (another seller simultaneously asking for $264.95 doesn't faze him):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-Nintendo-Game-BONKS-ADVENTURE-Classic-Rare-/130913004289?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7b05eb01
One day left, hurry!!!
quick search reveals these two beauties at only more than £100 of similar ones listed right next to them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-NEW-BOXED-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-CONSOLE-PSU-RF-CABLE-/321129759575?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac4d34357
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-NEC-CONSOLE-PAL-ACCESSORIES-BRAND-NEW-/370781176981?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item565447c495
Haven't posted here in A while but I thought I`d share this,only $275.00 for A shitty empty box for Legend Of Hero tonma -http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/300907240837?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460f781d85 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/300907240837?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item460f781d85)
Quote from: wildfruit on 05/26/2013, 10:21 AMquick search reveals these two beauties at only more than £100 of similar ones listed right next to them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-NEW-BOXED-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-CONSOLE-PSU-RF-CABLE-/321129759575?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac4d34357
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-NEC-CONSOLE-PAL-ACCESSORIES-BRAND-NEW-/370781176981?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item565447c495
Not too long ago those things were all over ebay for $59.....
Quote from: wildfruit on 05/26/2013, 10:21 AMquick search reveals these two beauties at only more than £100 of similar ones listed right next to them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-NEW-BOXED-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-CONSOLE-PSU-RF-CABLE-/321129759575?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac4d34357
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-NEC-CONSOLE-PAL-ACCESSORIES-BRAND-NEW-/370781176981?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item565447c495
I don't even understand what these things are? Is there a console in the box? Why the hell would anyone give a shit about a brown cardboard box? If you collect boxes, you collect them so that they can be displayed them. Why would I want this ugly piece of shit anywhere near my gaming shelf?
"Very rare to find one on eBay in perfect working condition"
Reality: it's very rare to find one on eBay that isn't brand new and in perfect working condition.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 05/30/2013, 11:57 AMQuote from: wildfruit on 05/26/2013, 10:21 AMquick search reveals these two beauties at only more than £100 of similar ones listed right next to them
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-NEW-BOXED-NEC-TURBO-GRAFX-CONSOLE-PSU-RF-CABLE-/321129759575?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item4ac4d34357
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-NEC-CONSOLE-PAL-ACCESSORIES-BRAND-NEW-/370781176981?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item565447c495
I don't even understand what these things are? Is there a console in the box? Why the hell would anyone give a shit about a brown cardboard box? If you collect boxes, you collect them so that they can be displayed them. Why would I want this ugly piece of shit anywhere near my gaming shelf?
If you scrolled down, you'd see he shows what's inside, though I agree it was pretty dumb to put the image of a brown cardboard box first... Both links are the same, that modded PAL TurboGrafx-16 with Blazing Lasers as a pack-in game.
Anyhow, this is profiteering because the source is an online store that still has them in stock for only £64.90.
http://Consolegoods.co.uk
http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/pce/pce.htm - (The first item in this link)
The other modded ones are out of stock, though. Checking further, yeah, the eBay links are of the same basic one which is in stock (nothing special, like a RGB or region mod with what they're selling).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monster-Lair-Turbografx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-RARE-/121118663852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c333c24ac
Quote from: tggodfrey on 05/30/2013, 11:13 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Monster-Lair-Turbografx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-RARE-/121118663852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c333c24ac
Wonder if that is part of your Monster Lair/Loom haul from a few years ago?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Games-Bonks-Adventrure-Keith-Courage-Victory-Run-Turbu-Grafx-16-/221211341965?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item338139348d
What the hell?
I'm looking on ebay at prices for games that I'd like to have the English versions of (RPG's mostly) and it's pretty disheartening. I knew some were awful (Dungeon Explorer 2) but I had no idea some of these were so high (Beyond Shadowgate, Might & Magic III, Exile 2) I guess supply just does not meet demand on these. Price does seem excessive though.
You can grab yourself a copy of Splatter house. Be quick though as the sale ends in 8 days
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-16-TG-16-Graded-Splatterhouse-Sealed-UKG-VGA-75-Archival-EX-/200917541411?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ec79e6223 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-16-TG-16-Graded-Splatterhouse-Sealed-UKG-VGA-75-Archival-EX-/200917541411?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ec79e6223)
Quote from: SuperPlay on 06/01/2013, 12:05 PMYou can grab yourself a copy of Splatter house. Be quick though as the sale ends in 8 days
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-16-TG-16-Graded-Splatterhouse-Sealed-UKG-VGA-75-Archival-EX-/200917541411?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ec79e6223 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-16-TG-16-Graded-Splatterhouse-Sealed-UKG-VGA-75-Archival-EX-/200917541411?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item2ec79e6223)
from same seller "super rare" reduced from £399 to £379!!!
http://bit.ly/12nvx3u
i have an unboxed copy im willing to let go for £378. :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-/390552262661?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeeba9805
Seeing a lot of these as of late...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/02/2013, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-/390552262661?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeeba9805
Seeing a lot of these as of late...
Not these again. Yay.
Betascript will be the sole responsible for the end of the amazon rainforest, just wait and see.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/02/2013, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-/390552262661?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeeba9805
Seeing a lot of these as of late...
I must have a keyword in my saved searches that eliminates this garbage from coming up as a result. I haven't seen one come up in a search result of mine in months.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/31/2013, 12:22 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 05/30/2013, 11:13 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Monster-Lair-Turbografx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-RARE-/121118663852?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c333c24ac
Wonder if that is part of your Monster Lair/Loom haul from a few years ago?
The thought crossed my mind but it would have to be a copy that originated here. All the ML were sold to members here if I recall.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero-/161040663016
WOW!......uh.. I gotta go 8-[
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/08/2013, 11:11 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero-/161040663016
WOW!......uh.. I gotta go 8-[
I wants it, but for 1/10th of the price...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 01:34 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/08/2013, 11:11 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero-/161040663016
WOW!......uh.. I gotta go 8-[
I wants it, but for 1/10th of the price...
I see one offer made. Anyone here?
Quote from: Mathius on 06/08/2013, 03:46 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 01:34 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/08/2013, 11:11 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero-/161040663016
WOW!......uh.. I gotta go 8-[
I wants it, but for 1/10th of the price...
I see one offer made. Anyone here?
Looks pretty nice. Great shape, but for $10K it had better come with a brick of gold.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/08/2013, 05:35 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/08/2013, 03:46 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 01:34 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/08/2013, 11:11 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero-/161040663016
WOW!......uh.. I gotta go 8-[
I wants it, but for 1/10th of the price...
I see one offer made. Anyone here?
Looks pretty nice. Great shape, but for $10K it had better come with a brick of gold.
Whats the deal with this asshole seller anyway? He is always listing his shit for $10,000.00 while posting shitty photos of one or two next to impossible to find games.
Quote from: Flare65 on 06/08/2013, 06:04 PMWhats the deal with this asshole seller anyway? He is always listing his shit for $10,000.00 while posting shitty photos of one or two next to impossible to find games.
His last feedback was in 2008? Yeah, I'd trust him with $10K. :roll:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=shall_we_play_a_game&ftab=AllFeedback
I put in a offer of $1000. Got auto declined. Irritating. I wants a Laseractive!
What's up with this auction? $500 starting bid on a Duo and Express (boxed) with Bonk 3, LOHT, and a bunch of other 'rare' titles, but he doesn't bother to put any sort of description? Let the pictures speak maybe? I'm guessing this is just someone testing the waters to see what their shit might sell for but in the end he'll end the auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-/271220012484
He even has Meteor Blaster and Implode. This one has me confused.
FiftyQuid, I saw that one too, just now. All that loot and just random text in the description. Weird.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/08/2013, 08:55 PMWhat's up with this auction? $500 starting bid on a Duo and Express (boxed) with Bonk 3, LOHT, and a bunch of other 'rare' titles, but he doesn't bother to put any sort of description? Let the pictures speak maybe? I'm guessing this is just someone testing the waters to see what their shit might sell for but in the end he'll end the auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-/271220012484
He even has Meteor Blaster and Implode. This one has me confused.
Do I spot a sparky label in there as well?
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/08/2013, 09:12 PMDo I spot a sparky label in there as well?
Makes me think he's "one of us", but it's just odd all-around. :?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 08:52 PMI put in a offer of $1000. Got auto declined. Irritating. I wants a Laseractive!
It's not just a Laseractive, it is a NEC branded Laseractive. So much obey in one package, he basically got himself a license to gouge!
lol but really, not even tossing in Magical Chase and Bonk 3 CD in the pack to get to that absurd price.
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2013, 09:57 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 08:52 PMI put in a offer of $1000. Got auto declined. Irritating. I wants a Laseractive!
It's not just a Laseractive, it is a NEC branded Laseractive. So much obey in one package, he basically got himself a license to gouge!
lol but really, not even tossing in Magical Chase and Bonk 3 CD in the pack to get to that absurd price.
I think it's just a "feeler" thing. Sellers put some bonkers price on a lot like that, and wait to see what offers they get. I highly doubt they're expecting to get 10K for that stuff. Someone comes at them with 6 or 7 though?... Who knows.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Rare-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-TG16-CD-/121120802887?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c335cc847&autorefresh=true
What a dickhead and his auto decline when you give him a best offer. Spam him with 1 dollar offers guys!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/09/2013, 03:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Rare-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-TG16-CD-/121120802887?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c335cc847&autorefresh=true
What a dickhead and his auto decline when you give him a best offer. Spam him with 1 dollar offers guys!
That's a $150 game tops. ...and that's pushing it.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/09/2013, 03:28 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/09/2013, 03:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Rare-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-TG16-CD-/121120802887?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c335cc847&autorefresh=true
What a dickhead and his auto decline when you give him a best offer. Spam him with 1 dollar offers guys!
That's a $150 game tops. ...and that's pushing it.
Funny you should say that, that was my first offer and then I started spamming him with $1 offers.
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2013, 09:57 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/08/2013, 08:52 PMI put in a offer of $1000. Got auto declined. Irritating. I wants a Laseractive!
It's not just a Laseractive, it is a NEC branded Laseractive. So much obey in one package, he basically got himself a license to gouge!
lol but really, not even tossing in Magical Chase and Bonk 3 CD in the pack to get to that absurd price.
obey?? eh.... That doesn't give him a license to gouge.
By the way is it licence or license? I saw both of them in different covers of Licen(c/s)e To Kill, I am confused.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/09/2013, 03:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Rare-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-TG16-CD-/121120802887?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c335cc847&autorefresh=true
What a dickhead and his auto decline when you give him a best offer. Spam him with 1 dollar offers guys!
If that plcards guy is a member here, then I apologize in advance for calling you out, but I bought a copy of Sinistron from him a year or two ago. He had one blurry photo but listed the game as Very Good. It came to me looking like junk. Worn, scratched Turbochip and scuffed/frayed manual. It played fine, so I didn't return it, but I pointed out to him that he should be more careful with his descriptions in the future.
He gave me some ration of crap about how I was being too picky and then bizarrely asked me to return the game, for which he was going to refund my money and send me some other game, for free. It was unexpected and out of the blue after he was giving me such a hard time for being dissatisfied, so I became wary and declined. What a weirdo. I don't buy from him anymore.
Quote from: allyourblood on 06/09/2013, 09:12 PMIf that plcards guy is a member here, then I apologize in advance for calling you out, but I bought a copy of Sinistron from him a year or two ago. He had one blurry photo but listed the game as Very Good. It came to me looking like junk. Worn, scratched Turbochip and scuffed/frayed manual. It played fine, so I didn't return it, but I pointed out to him that he should be more careful with his descriptions in the future.
He gave me some ration of crap about how I was being too picky and then bizarrely asked me to return the game, for which he was going to refund my money and send me some other game, for free. It was unexpected and out of the blue after he was giving me such a hard time for being dissatisfied, so I became wary and declined. What a weirdo. I don't buy from him anymore.
I bought from him a year ago. I had an almost identical problem. Same refund scenario was offered. Like I'm going to send something back from Canada. It's not worth my time or money.
Here's another one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TURBO-GRAFX-EXPRESS-SYSTEM-W11-games-factory-sealed-/321141149710
$1600 starting bin. But it's NEW! NEW! Never taken out of the box! You are liar! People are nuts. This auction is a kaleidoscope of colours. eBay should fine people for auctions that look like HTML webpages from 1990.
So out of curiosity i noticed after this that pl-ass has best offers on his items. So i wanted to see what would happen if i best offered soething reasonable. 25 for a game listed at 28 with free shipping. It was auto declined. So i sent another, who cares if i spend a few buck more on a game i want to play? Although condtion looked okay but not great.
Long story short...26 on a 28 dollar item was auto declined. What a pile of horse manure this guy is. Why even have an offer button?
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/08/2013, 09:12 PMDo I spot a sparky label in there as well?
I don't think so. Sparky's labels are black (not white) beyond the curved color tab, these look to have a too small radius on the tab, and Bonk 3 is the wrong color.
Gouge of the month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-TURBO-GRAFX-EXPRESS-CARRYING-BAG-VERY-VERY-RARE-COLLECTABLE-/321141401299
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2013, 11:39 AMQuote from: turboswimbz on 06/08/2013, 09:12 PMDo I spot a sparky label in there as well?
I don't think so. Sparky's labels are black (not white) beyond the curved color tab, these look to have a too small radius on the tab, and Bonk 3 is the wrong color.
Yea, I looked closer at the other pictures and they appear to be the ones available of less quality else where
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/10/2013, 11:56 AMGouge of the month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-TURBO-GRAFX-EXPRESS-CARRYING-BAG-VERY-VERY-RARE-COLLECTABLE-/321141401299
Man... $500. I could even justify $100, but it's just a nylon bag. Very nice condition, but c'mon. What happened to auctions on an auction website? eBay is so flawed.
LOL! That's a lot for a damn fanny pack. :lol:
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/10/2013, 06:43 AMWhy even have an offer button?
Increases the likelihood that some jackass will just hit the buy it now button. If people see offers made on the item, some idiots will buy it now so they'll get it instead of the folks making the offers.
Or it could be so you can offer him more for it than the asking price? :P
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/10/2013, 11:56 AMGouge of the month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-TURBO-GRAFX-EXPRESS-CARRYING-BAG-VERY-VERY-RARE-COLLECTABLE-/321141401299
I have that same case....its just a simple carrying case...not even worth 500 pesos...I guess he wants that Xbox One really bad.
In this day and age can't you just get one made overseas?
Quote from: SMF on 06/11/2013, 09:06 AMIn this day and age can't you just get one made overseas?
Sure you could. You could burn your own cds and load roms on a flashcart too, but that doesn't mean it's the same thing.
Not to say that this thing is worth big monies (it sure as shit ain't to me), but they're trying to gouge based on perceived rarity and collectability, not because some casual joe has no other options for storing their TE.
id say $100 at most.
Q: WWJD?
A: Set the BIN too high!
May God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price. The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"
You guys are cracking me up. :lol: :lol:
Quote from: guest on 06/13/2013, 04:48 PMQuote from: guest on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price. The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"
Look like it was a victim of the Bernie curse.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/13/2013, 10:35 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/13/2013, 04:48 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price. The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"
Look like it was a victim of the Bernie curse.
It does not look melted to me. :dunno:
Is selling ROMs even legal on eBay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200934145033?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec89bbc09
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 02:37 PMIs selling ROMs even legal on eBay?
NOPE. See link below for exact details:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/replica-counterfeit.html
Report and watch how quickly ebay does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Quote from: guest on 06/14/2013, 03:18 PMReport and watch how quickly ebay does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
I can't report it. I've never been able to. Must be a hoser thing.
I have been noticing a tremendous increase in the number of repros on ebay too. Right or wrong it doesn't seem to matter as long as there is money to be made.
It's definitely against eBay policy (not to mention illegal) and they most certainly won't do anything about it. But it does look like he did a nice job of the discs and cases.
Too bad the system has no good games. :mrgreen:
Quote from: jperryss on 06/14/2013, 03:53 PMToo bad the system has no good games. :mrgreen:
Blow me!
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/14/2013, 04:38 PMWhy him and never me!?
I don't want your dirty jerz germz.
Why all of the sudden is this commanding a $200 price? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-CD-COMPLETE-/121114576485?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c32fdc665
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/16/2013, 01:18 PMWhy all of the sudden is this commanding a $200 price? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-CD-COMPLETE-/121114576485?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c32fdc665
Asking and getting are two different thing.
Quote from: guest on 06/14/2013, 04:40 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 06/14/2013, 04:38 PMWhy him and never me!?
I don't want your dirty jerz germz.
Just remember Robot hell is found under the Jersey Shore :wink:
Quote from: guest on 06/16/2013, 04:13 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/16/2013, 01:18 PMWhy all of the sudden is this commanding a $200 price? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-CD-COMPLETE-/121114576485?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c32fdc665
Asking and getting are two different thing.
good to know he is not gouging on shipping
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/18/2013, 03:54 PMSomebody make me stop... I keep bidding on stuff that i want, but don't neeeeeed, because I can't stand seeing plcards gobbling up all the good BINs and driving up the auctions to near plcards-flipped-BIN price levels...
How mah babbies gonna eeeet? Hows thems gunn eet if'n i dun stop biddin?
If nobody buys from him he eventually sells them at a normal price. I have actually bought a game or two from him at normal prices after it did not sell for weeks and weeks of him relisting.
not a gouge....but....da fuq? :?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Articles-on-Turbografx16-Including-Johnny-Turbo-Pioneer-Laseractive-Sup-/350818040700
Oh that is most definitely a gouge.
Quote from: guest on 06/20/2013, 04:07 PMOh that is most definitely a gouge.
oh ok..then I retract my first statement :-P To be honest I really didn't even look at the price...I was just confused on the item being sold.
Good Ol' lakewood NJ - LOL. They got a ton of crap in a warehouse to sell. BUYYYYYYYYYYY now. Also your book may come with:
Homeless spitle from the tent city
Gun and Drug Violence Blood
Latin King Membership Reg. Card
Motzo
For those greater NYCers that last item goes along with some pretty good Jewish Delis if you know where to look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero/161040663016?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555003&algo=PW.CAT&ao=1&asc=15602&meid=8450306933298801995&pid=100010&prg=7473&rk=14&sd=221237779509&
houlens???
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/20/2013, 04:06 PMnot a gouge....but....da fuq? :?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Articles-on-Turbografx16-Including-Johnny-Turbo-Pioneer-Laseractive-Sup-/350818040700
Mindrec made it into the book? I hope they are receiving royalties for the cameo.
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/20/2013, 04:06 PMnot a gouge....but....da fuq? :?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Articles-on-Turbografx16-Including-Johnny-Turbo-Pioneer-Laseractive-Sup-/350818040700
just when I thought I've seen everything... This has to be a joke, a real sick and twisted one
Quote from: esadajr on 06/20/2013, 09:45 PMQuote from: Gladiator316 on 06/20/2013, 04:06 PMnot a gouge....but....da fuq? :?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Articles-on-Turbografx16-Including-Johnny-Turbo-Pioneer-Laseractive-Sup-/350818040700
just when I thought I've seen everything... This has to be a joke, a real sick and twisted one
Well hell I can print some info out and sell that crap on ebay also lol
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/20/2013, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero/161040663016?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555003&algo=PW.CAT&ao=1&asc=15602&meid=8450306933298801995&pid=100010&prg=7473&rk=14&sd=221237779509&
houlens???
I'm going to make a ridiculous offer out of hand
Also i wouldn't part with that sort of money with this disclaimer
"All Items are sold as is with no returns accepted. Items will be packed with extra care for safe delivery but once shipped will not be responsible for their delivery, will include signature, delivery confimation and tracking for buyer assurance."
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 02:37 PMIs selling ROMs even legal on eBay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200934145033?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec89bbc09
So this auction didn't get pulled even though he's just selling .rom's burned onto disc. Not only did it not sell, but then he lists it again for even more money;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200936313753?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec8bcd399
What a maroon. :roll:
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/21/2013, 09:43 AMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 02:37 PMIs selling ROMs even legal on eBay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200934145033?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec89bbc09
So this auction didn't get pulled even though he's just selling .rom's burned onto disc. Not only did it not sell, but then he lists it again for even more money;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200936313753?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec8bcd399
What a maroon. :roll:
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YO! Whoa! IN Brook-lynn . WE don't play no expensive games!, we got people that can make you copy. I know, I make $350,000 a year with my business. You can tell by my spiky haircut. Let's talk this over some over Grandma's Pasta and Gravy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935
Ehh....
Not sure what to say here.
Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/28/2013, 12:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935
Ehh....
Not sure what to say here.
What a strange lot
Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/28/2013, 12:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935
Ehh....
Not sure what to say here.
I couldn't be bothered to read all the text. I like my paragraphs to have more than one period in them. The price would be in line to what crap is selling for on eBay if everything was complete. It's all loose though. eBay has turned into an online store, not an auction website.
Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/28/2013, 12:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935
Ehh....
Not sure what to say here.
He writes like he has the attention span of a nat.... He mentions "as-is" five times.... Was he high when he wrote this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Case-And-Art-Only-/130939972154
$60 insert only
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Akumajou-Dracula-X-Castlevania-NEC-PCEngine-CD-Very-Rare-/161057843035
$600 Dracula X
No. Just...no.
600.00? What a steal......
...and you can get free shipping on it if you pay $24 first.
Quote from: whisper2053 on 07/01/2013, 05:55 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Akumajou-Dracula-X-Castlevania-NEC-PCEngine-CD-Very-Rare-/161057843035
$600 Dracula X
No. Just...no.
It's not even sealed? WTF?
The Godzilla one has been on there for a while, kinda funny really. Everyone knows you get more if you sell seperately but thats getting a bit carried away!
You could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165. Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
Anyone need U.N. Squadron for SNES? Only $500 BIN;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/U-N-Squadron-Super-Nintendo-1991-SNES-/300927370087?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4610ab4367
I'll take 5!
UN Squadron for $500...ehhh....maybe if it had free shipping. That's where they get ya.
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/02/2013, 09:05 AMYou could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165. Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-NEW-SEALED-PERFECT-MINT-TURBODUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-/310699472600
Lots of Godzilla gouging! Here's new one that has everything all under one auction, including factory seal.
BIN price of $1999.99 plus $30 shipping and no best offer option.
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/02/2013, 03:53 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 07/02/2013, 09:05 AMYou could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165. Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-NEW-SEALED-PERFECT-MINT-TURBODUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-/310699472600
Lots of Godzilla gouging! Here's new one that has everything all under one auction, including factory seal.
BIN price of $1999.99 plus $30 shipping and no best offer option.
I think seller typed too many 9's. It is supposed to be 199.99 =)
Quote from: wmacmonagle on 07/02/2013, 04:32 PMI think seller typed too many 9's. It is supposed to be 199.99 =)
Awfully optimistic there. Uh, it doesn't look very factory sealed to me...
"I can guarantee you there has never been a sealed Godzilla to ever pop up in this condition."
Heh, not even in 1994 or whenever it was these came out?
A factory sealed copy that (as far as I can tell) isn't sealed? Yeah, there may have never been a version of godzilla with those two things together at once.
I want godzilla BAD. Damn gougers and dickheads that split the case from game. And NO manual anywhere.
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/02/2013, 09:05 AMYou could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165. Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
125.00 tops and thats the ebay going rate!
Quote from: wmacmonagle on 07/02/2013, 04:32 PMI think seller typed too many 9's. It is supposed to be 199.99 =)
Does no one look at their auctions any more? If that's the case, they why doesn't anyone ever put a typo in for Godzilla for $1.99?
That doesn't explain the U.N. Squadron at $500 either. Two zeros as a typo? I don't think so.
Sealed Zonk for only 250.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-Brand-New-Sealed-Turbo-Grafx-/161058799044?hash=item257fda3dc4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-Brand-New-Sealed-Turbo-Grafx-/161058799044?hash=item257fda3dc4)
Quote from: galam on 07/03/2013, 10:52 AMSealed Zonk for only 250.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-Brand-New-Sealed-Turbo-Grafx-/161058799044?hash=item257fda3dc4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-Brand-New-Sealed-Turbo-Grafx-/161058799044?hash=item257fda3dc4)
Description seems to be Ninja Spirit...hmm...
$500 BIN for 24 HUCards. Not a r@re one in the lot. Even if you put a $20 value on each one that still only $480.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-24-Tubro-Grafx-16-games-most-with-manuals-/151075942339
a bit much...
http://bit.ly/12oOQDG
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/04/2013, 09:39 AM$500 BIN for 24 HUCards. Now a r@re one in the lot. Even if you put a $20 value on each one that still only $480.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-24-Tubro-Grafx-16-games-most-with-manuals-/151075942339
What is something like that worth?
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 07/04/2013, 03:22 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 07/04/2013, 09:39 AM$500 BIN for 24 HUCards. Now a r@re one in the lot. Even if you put a $20 value on each one that still only $480.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-24-Tubro-Grafx-16-games-most-with-manuals-/151075942339
What is something like that worth?
$612.78
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 07/04/2013, 03:22 PMWhat is something like that worth?
To me? Less than $200, but realistically probably $250-$275. Just remember every single case is missing.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/04/2013, 10:04 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 07/04/2013, 03:22 PMWhat is something like that worth?
To me? Less than $200, but realistically probably $250-$275. Just remember every single case is missing.
I wouldn't pay no more then $180 for the lot. With cases I would go up to $210.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/04/2013, 10:04 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 07/04/2013, 03:22 PMWhat is something like that worth?
To me? Less than $200, but realistically probably $250-$275. Just remember every single case is missing.
I see, Every case is missing but at least I could use some old CD cases. What are people doing with these cases? I get people tossing SNES and NES boxes as they are card board but the TG16 had some nice cases, so sad.
Dynastic Hero: minimum bid $1000, BIN $1300
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=251299888146
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/04/2013, 09:39 AM$500 BIN for 24 HUCards. Not a r@re one in the lot. Even if you put a $20 value on each one that still only $480.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-24-Tubro-Grafx-16-games-most-with-manuals-/151075942339
And $20 each is high IMO. I'd put a $5 price on all the Hu's save MM, which to me is the $10-15 range specially since they be loose. But I would not even need/want any game form that lot...it's like the bottom of the barrel for Hu's, it's only missing Falcon.
Being loose, not even a complete US collection collector would want them...these are gamer copies.
Beyond the hefty discount a lot of that size should include, any time you try to sell a bunch of games with many common or undesirable titles, the ones everyone is most likely to have already and are the most difficult to sell individually... let alone a lot that is 95% composed of the least valuable games for a console and the remaining 5% made up of slightly less common games... what you're really selling is a burden. Even for a reseller. So realistically, the asking price for that 24 game lot should be $100.
Gah! That Dynastic Hero gives me a sad. :|
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 07/04/2013, 11:28 PMI see, Every case is missing but at least I could use some old CD cases. What are people doing with these cases? I get people tossing SNES and NES boxes as they are card board but the TG16 had some nice cases, so sad.
I've wondered that for years when I find loose hu cards. Missing the outer cardboard box? Yeah, fine, but a cd case? Made of hard plastic? That just doesn't make sense to me...
Quote from: majors on 07/05/2013, 09:55 AMAnd $20 each is high IMO.
Yep. This is why I used the
even. 8)
Quote from: CrackTiger on 07/05/2013, 07:48 AMDynastic Hero: minimum bid $1000, BIN $1300
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=251299888146
... doesn't that table look familiar? When did neccler move to Maine?
:lol: to the $35 shippping. I'll keep my $10 copy thanks....
Let me rephrase that. My $10 investment.
Quote from: geise on 07/09/2013, 12:10 PM:lol: to the $35 shippping. I'll keep my $10 copy thanks....
Let me rephrase that. My $10 investment.
I had 7 sealed copy back in 2010 and sold $60-65 each for the same price i paid for!! then in 2013.. I paid near 300 for it just have to have it!..
im sure you can find somewhere in dark forest for way less than $200 a copy.
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So you give deals on games if you get a reach around in the dark forest? :-s
Quote from: guest on 07/09/2013, 11:53 AMWhat is the going rate for Cotton, anyway?
~ $80 for the japanese version, you can switch the language to english and keep the voice acting. Unless you're a "serious" collector skip the domestic release.
Quote from: esadajr on 07/09/2013, 01:29 PMQuote from: guest on 07/09/2013, 11:53 AMWhat is the going rate for Cotton, anyway?
~ $80 for the japanese version, you can switch the language to english and keep the voice acting. Unless you're a "serious" collector skip the domestic release.
^^This
Quote from: Mathius on 07/09/2013, 01:48 PMQuote from: esadajr on 07/09/2013, 01:29 PMQuote from: guest on 07/09/2013, 11:53 AMWhat is the going rate for Cotton, anyway?
~ $80 for the japanese version, you can switch the language to english and keep the voice acting. Unless you're a "serious" collector skip the domestic release.
^^This
OR you could just buy one of these 3 on eBay for $69.13 with free shipping?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-PC-ENGINE-Super-CD-ROM-HCD3043-/121133141647?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c34190e8f#ht_1993wt_1121
OR bid on this one at $55 with free shipping and hope it stays under the above listed sale in price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-PC-Engine-CD-Near-Mint-Complete-US-SELLER-/200941348915?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ec909a833#ht_390wt_1121
Quote from: RoyVegas on 07/09/2013, 02:57 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/09/2013, 01:48 PMQuote from: esadajr on 07/09/2013, 01:29 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 07/09/2013, 11:53 AMWhat is the going rate for Cotton, anyway?
~ $80 for the japanese version, you can switch the language to english and keep the voice acting. Unless you're a "serious" collector skip the domestic release.
^^This
OR you could just buy one of these 3 on eBay for $69.13 with free shipping?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-PC-ENGINE-Super-CD-ROM-HCD3043-/121133141647?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c34190e8f#ht_1993wt_1121
OR bid on this one at $55 with free shipping and hope it stays under the above listed sale in price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-PC-Engine-CD-Near-Mint-Complete-US-SELLER-/200941348915?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ec909a833#ht_390wt_1121
Or buy mine Japan Version for $55 Shipped! to lower 48 states! It doesnt have any spine! but near Mint!!..
PM if interested!
cya bud
wmac
http://www.ebay.com/itm/-MIGHT-AND-MAGIC-III-3-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-/141014592453?autorefresh=true
Almost $300 with buy it now. Even better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/11/2013, 10:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/-MIGHT-AND-MAGIC-III-3-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-/141014592453?autorefresh=true
Almost $300 with buy it now. Even better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
That's the guy that won this auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-/271220012484?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f25f8f5c4&nma=true&si=JusnbTZuukq3aPCLtyDRnsDnMdA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_1394wt_1399
I sent him an offer on the Super Air Zonk he has listed. I offered $250. He declined with a note of "LOL...Last one listed 2006, went for $646". Which I found amusing since I sold one on eBay in Sept. 2010 for $240. I didn't bother responding back to it though.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/11/2013, 10:09 PMEven better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
Wonder if he won the $397 auction last week?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/330950546200?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d0e309318&nma=true&si=5xZKhciv%252FNxJQNzFi4imXYDOgLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Quote from: jperryss on 07/12/2013, 07:08 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/11/2013, 10:09 PMEven better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
Wonder if he won the $397 auction last week?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/330950546200?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d0e309318&nma=true&si=5xZKhciv%252FNxJQNzFi4imXYDOgLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Don't think so. There was a Beyond Shadowgate in the monster lot he picked up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-/271220012484?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f25f8f5c4&nma=true&si=JusnbTZuukq3aPCLtyDRnsDnMdA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_1394wt_1399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-/271220012484?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f25f8f5c4&nma=true&si=JusnbTZuukq3aPCLtyDRnsDnMdA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#ht_1394wt_1399)
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I don't understand resellers that lurk on eBay. I wish I had the free time these guys have. What an utterly stupid way to make minimal cash with maximum effort.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/12/2013, 10:01 AMI don't understand resellers that lurk on eBay. I wish I had the free time these guys have. What an utterly stupid way to make minimal cash with maximum effort.
twenty buck is twenty bucks, haha
Quotetwenty buck is twenty bucks, haha
Esadajr, is that an ultra-obscure reference to the MTV commercial for their short-lived show, "The Idiot Box"? The one where the clown was going to run over Alex Winter's head?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/11/2013, 10:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/-MIGHT-AND-MAGIC-III-3-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-/141014592453?autorefresh=true
Almost $300 with buy it now. Even better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
Yeah, those prices are ridiculous. What's also really annoying is the bright neon green backdrop in every picture. I guess it makes it easy to skip over his auctions whenever I see that bright green color.
Quote from: csgx1 on 07/12/2013, 06:57 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/11/2013, 10:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/-MIGHT-AND-MAGIC-III-3-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-/141014592453?autorefresh=true
Almost $300 with buy it now. Even better:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Game-COMPLETE-US-MINT-/130946090626?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7cfec682
Same Seller, $449.94 Gotta love these prices.
Yeah, those prices are ridiculous. What's also really annoying is the bright neon green backdrop in every picture. I guess it makes it easy to skip over his auctions whenever I see that bright green color.
But on the bright side, this douche is the front runner of the plcards award.
So I consider this a gouge. The auction is for Godzilla (disc only);
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Disc-Only-/130951372149
But low and behold the same seller has the case and manual for sale as well;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Case-And-Art-Only-/130951372362
So this guy is splitting up a game with the hopes of getting more money for it. Moron.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 07/20/2013, 04:32 PMSo I consider this a gouge. The auction is for Godzilla (disc only);
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Disc-Only-/130951372149
But low and behold the same seller has the case and manual for sale as well;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Case-And-Art-Only-/130951372362
So this guy is splitting up a game with the hopes of getting more money for it. Moron.
I don't think he even has the manual. It's just the back artwork.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 07/20/2013, 05:22 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 07/20/2013, 04:32 PMSo I consider this a gouge. The auction is for Godzilla (disc only);
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Disc-Only-/130951372149
But low and behold the same seller has the case and manual for sale as well;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafxCD-1993-Case-And-Art-Only-/130951372362
So this guy is splitting up a game with the hopes of getting more money for it. Moron.
I don't think he even has the manual. It's just the back artwork.
Correct, no manual
Not sure if anyone caught this one yet but...
www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384)
...WUT?
Quote from: jeffhlewis on 07/20/2013, 06:35 PMNot sure if anyone caught this one yet but...
www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384)
...WUT?
Yeah Wmac got that one so he hinted.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/20/2013, 07:18 PMQuote from: jeffhlewis on 07/20/2013, 06:35 PMNot sure if anyone caught this one yet but...
www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384)
...WUT?
Yeah Wmac got that one so he hinted.
No, he got the sealed one which had been posted on Half.com for quite a while. I have no clue who got this one.
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/21/2013, 12:00 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/20/2013, 07:18 PMQuote from: jeffhlewis on 07/20/2013, 06:35 PMNot sure if anyone caught this one yet but...
www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Duo-PC-Engine-USA-version-/181173146500?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a2ec2d384)
...WUT?
Yeah Wmac got that one so he hinted.
No, he got the sealed one which had been posted on Half.com for quite a while. I have no clue who got this one.
At almost $5800 I hope they got a bottle of lube with it too.
A bottle? How about a 5000 gal Vat of lube? Idiots........I hope it doesnt work too.
Collectards probably like it dry.
Really wishing I had one those right now.. Be a sold bitch....
Here is a good one. VGA graded Pac-Land. You can get it sealed on Ebay for $50 shipped from two other sellers right now, and grade it yourself if your into that thing and still save $400+ I would imagine.
If you wait I bet Pac-Lands come up all the time sealed for $30-40 to further enhance the savings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-LAND-TURBOGRAFX-16-GAME-TG16-FACTORY-SEALED-VGA-80-SILVER-GRADE-PAC-MAN-NM-/310715480120?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item485815f838
Rolf "wafflefoot"
Not ebay, many lols were had by me after seeing this posting on CL:
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/3973060612.html
QuoteNEC Turbo Grafx 16 System Complete In Box & Original Components GREAT - $225 (Briargate)
To all my TG16 and PC Engine gamers. I am selling one of my TG16 systems from my personal collection. One owner. I have had this since day one. System is used with light surface scratches from normal use. But no damage or cracks. See pics. System comes with original Box, manuals and official NEC turbo pad and official AC and RF adapters. I still play this and yes it works just fine. System comes with box and manual and styrafome shell and the all rare black label "thank you" cardboard that goes with the styrafome. Box is in good condition. See pics. When I got the system from my parents and after a few years of using the box as a carry case I decided to cover the entire box with clear glossy tape. It has kept the box nice and shiny and in one piece.
Quote from: guest on 08/01/2013, 08:44 AMNot ebay, many lols were had by me after seeing this posting on CL:
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/3973060612.html
QuoteTo all my TG16 and PC Engine gamers. I am selling one of my TG16 systems from my personal collection. One owner. I have had this since day one. System is used with light surface scratches from normal use. But no damage or cracks. See pics. System comes with original Box, manuals and official NEC turbo pad and official AC and RF adapters. I still play this and yes it works just fine. System comes with box and manual and styrafome shell and the all rare black label "thank you" cardboard that goes with the styrafome. Box is in good condition. See pics. When I got the system from my parents and after a few years of using the box as a carry case I decided to cover the entire box with clear glossy tape. It has kept the box nice and shiny and in one piece.
Not to mention the tape can never be removed if desired. I'll have to assume that he did that when he was a kid because no adult would ever maim their box as such. Or not.
I haven't had a chance to read this thread because I was busy laminating my WiiU instruction manuals/boxes/RF adapters.
NJ is incredibly humid in the summer and I should have laminated this stuff weeks ago. Oh well. Hopefully, i preserved the cardboard before it got too soggy.
Quote from: Bardoly on 07/21/2013, 12:00 AMNo, he got the sealed one which had been posted on Half.com for quite a while. I have no clue who got this one.
Really? Wow. That one had been on Half for about five years.
Non-mint TG-16, Turbo-CD (custom ac) + converter and PCE System 3 card = $550:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=310716062077
This is the first time I've heard that replacing the CD drive gears increases read times to double a normal Turbo CD. Why isn't this amazing mod being done to all CD systems?
But he'll sell it to you here for a mere $500, which is actually more than he'd net after eBay fees! :lol:
Sorry, can't link right now, but I'm getting real sick of the clown trying to sell Godzilla disc and case in different auctions. No manual even. I sent him a "not nice" message.
:twisted:
Quote from: galam on 08/04/2013, 03:43 PMSorry, can't link right now, but I'm getting real sick of the clown trying to sell Godzilla disc and case in different auctions. No manual even. I sent him a "not nice" message.
:twisted:
LOSER! What a lame bastard.
ME:
Dear mrniceguy1408,
Hi. Are you ever going to just put the Godzilla case and disc in one auction? Maybe find the manual so you can get what you are looking for? What you have is only worth about $60 together, at best.
HIM:
hi. no. that is your opinion. who is to say what it is worth? I have seen this game pieced in the past. what does it matter to you? are you interested? I have it listed at this price. if it sells, it sells. if not, hopefully I find a manual for it. if not it doesn't really matter much cause the game is crap anyway. now that you see where I'm coming from, any more questions? :)
- mrniceguy1408
More so than top selling prices, repeated failure to sell for a hot in-demand collectible is the collective eBay shopping public unanimously agreeing that what you are asking is too far beyond what it is worth to anyone.
Quote from: guest on 08/06/2013, 06:36 PMMore so than top selling prices, repeated failure to sell for a hot in-demand collectible is the collective eBay shopping public unanimously agreeing that what you are asking is too far beyond what it is worth to anyone.
Right. Most people that are willing to pay top dollar (for whatever reason), always see these auctions pretty quick. After five attempts, he should learn.
"Hey, maybe the one guy willing to pay that price has been on vacation for a month and just hasn't seen it yet."
Yep. I saw this too and literally laughed out loud. If anything, maybe it is bringing some good laughs through the ridiculousness of it!
Good news, Capitalistix has decided to take a loss on his Turbo CD/JP system card/converter investment by sharing his friendly $500 price tag with all of ebay now!
"Capitalistix".
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/09/2013, 12:00 AMGood news, Capitalistix has decided to take a loss on his Turbo CD/JP system card/converter investment by sharing his friendly $500 price tag with all of ebay now!
With deals that good, he should change his ID to Communistix.
Seeing this thread makes me glad I have never bought a single item on ebay.
Quote from: Gillian Seed on 08/09/2013, 09:49 PMSeeing this thread makes me glad I have never bought a single item on ebay.
Have you joined the F* ebay club yet? Look towards Fighting Street.
EDIT: Found direct link: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8375.0
Beyond Shadowgate $500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161104564232?redirect=mobile
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2013, 01:09 PMBeyond Shadowgate $500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161104564232?redirect=mobile
Is this the "Good Deals" thread now? :pcgs:
I wish eBay would start charging these arseholes with a re-listing fee. Even .10 cents would be nice just to know they are wasting money would make my heart warmer.
Quote from: esteban on 09/14/2013, 03:43 PMQuote from: guest on 09/12/2013, 01:09 PMBeyond Shadowgate $500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161104564232?redirect=mobile
Is this the "Good Deals" thread now? :pcgs:
LOL :-)
When I read this I thought it say $50 not $500 ;-)
Hard to get? :lol:
Quote from: guest on 10/15/2013, 11:07 AMHard to get? :lol:
More like hard to avoid.
Not ebay, but craigslist..send him a text :-p
http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html (http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html)
Quote from: Senshi on 10/23/2013, 10:56 AMNot ebay, but craigslist..send him a text :-p
http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html (http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html)
Where the hell is Schnecksville?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/23/2013, 11:06 AMQuote from: Senshi on 10/23/2013, 10:56 AMNot ebay, but craigslist..send him a text :-p
http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html (http://allentown.craigslist.org/vgm/4145202836.html)
Where the hell is Schnecksville?
It's in Pennsylvania.
This is a classic!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-MANUAL-ONLY-MORE-RARE-THEN-GAME-/390684545470 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-MANUAL-ONLY-MORE-RARE-THEN-GAME-/390684545470)
"Samurai Ghost TurboGrafx16 MANUAL ONLY, MORE RARE THEN GAME!"
BIN of $60. No Make An Offer or Bid options.
lol, must have been a large print run of manuals after the release!
$1600 for TurboDuo + cdrs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mega-RARE-Scart-Modified-Turbo-Duo-100-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-w-SEALED-Gate-of-Thunder-/121200310929?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c3819fa91 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mega-RARE-Scart-Modified-Turbo-Duo-100-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-w-SEALED-Gate-of-Thunder-/121200310929?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c3819fa91)
$600 for TurboDuo + cdrs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-IN-BOX-13-FREE-Dungeon-Explorer-II-Ys-Valis-Super-Air-Zonk-/221302489242?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3386a8009a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-IN-BOX-13-FREE-Dungeon-Explorer-II-Ys-Valis-Super-Air-Zonk-/221302489242?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3386a8009a)
$1400+ for Duo R + cdrs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IN-BOX-Turbo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-System-34-GAMES-Arcade-Card-Duo-16-BONUS-Games-/121200307144?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c3819ebc8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IN-BOX-Turbo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-System-34-GAMES-Arcade-Card-Duo-16-BONUS-Games-/121200307144?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c3819ebc8)
$330 for Sapphire bootleg:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-and-ARCADE-CARD-DUO-for-PC-Engine-Duo-CD-Turbo-Duo-/121200313317?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1c381a03e5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-and-ARCADE-CARD-DUO-for-PC-Engine-Duo-CD-Turbo-Duo-/121200313317?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1c381a03e5)
$95 for the 4-in-1 + cdr copy of same game:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-FREE-CD-w-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-BomberMan-for-Turbo-Duo-/121192135576?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c379d3b98 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gate-of-Thunder-FREE-CD-w-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-BomberMan-for-Turbo-Duo-/121192135576?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c379d3b98)
$60 for Turbo-CD System Card:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEAR-MINT-TurboGrafx-System-Card-2-0-to-play-Cd-games-BONUS-Valis-II-2-III-3-/121207287843?pt=US_Video_Game_Memory&hash=item1c38847023 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEAR-MINT-TurboGrafx-System-Card-2-0-to-play-Cd-games-BONUS-Valis-II-2-III-3-/121207287843?pt=US_Video_Game_Memory&hash=item1c38847023)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/23/2013, 01:53 PMThis is a classic!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-MANUAL-ONLY-MORE-RARE-THEN-GAME-/390684545470 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-MANUAL-ONLY-MORE-RARE-THEN-GAME-/390684545470)
"Samurai Ghost TurboGrafx16 MANUAL ONLY, MORE RARE THEN GAME!"
BIN of $60. No Make An Offer or Bid options.
Don't forget the first rule of video gam Investment:
Quoteso if you have the game already you probably dont have the manual so here is your chance to complete your game, having your gam complete doubles the value of that game so this is a good investment
Also if it wasn't enough to prove his idiocy; Could his grammer be worse? More Rare then game - seriously if getting rarer wasn't bad enough, you don't know when to use then or than? They're Run-ons galore in the descrption. I know it's the internet, but at least fake being somewhat intelligent.
Sheesh! That guy's a real twat, Black Tiger. CDR city and ebay will do jack shit about it. ](*,)
I've begun to steer clear of any links to gouged games listings recently. I just can't stand to watch anymore. My heart is broken as I watch the wider open arena that is our collective retro gamer's conscience devolve into a mad rush for the top dollar. The last bastion of hope lies within communities such as ours. I am forever grateful for this place.
Other things I am avoiding...
YT vids showing off game collections (though I would watch one if I knew them from here)
Turbo/PCE Facebook groups (I decided today I am done with a certain Turbo group that recently sprouted on FB. When the group founder continually refers to his collection as "the vault" and group members continually call common games "rare" my blood pressure reaches worrying levels. I may be a little over sensitive with this but I gotta leave while I still have my sanity)
Ebay searches involving the words "Trubografx", "PC Engine", or "Sega CD"
*End of Rant*
Loose System 3 card for only $200-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-MEMORY-EXPANSION-VER-3-0-PLAY-TG16-SUPER-CDs-/190925833887?pt=US_Video_Game_Memory&hash=item2c7411069f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-SUPER-SYSTEM-CARD-MEMORY-EXPANSION-VER-3-0-PLAY-TG16-SUPER-CDs-/190925833887?pt=US_Video_Game_Memory&hash=item2c7411069f)
Turbo Express outer box sold for $6 shipped a few weeks ago....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Graphix-game-system-box-only-/221306742102 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Graphix-game-system-box-only-/221306742102)
Buyer now reselling it. On sale for a special gouger price of $45.99 shipped...
www.ebay.com/itm/BOX-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-No-Foam-Insert-Included-1031teb-/181251098805 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOX-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-No-Foam-Insert-Included-1031teb-/181251098805)
$450 Vasteel:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-Turbo-grafx-Duo-PC-Engine-US-VERSION-/161147403030?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2585223b16 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-Turbo-grafx-Duo-PC-Engine-US-VERSION-/161147403030?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2585223b16)
Crack in case and doesn't include the outer cardboard sleeve, sweet deal!
That's like a $70 game even with the map.
Quote from: Lochlan on 11/10/2013, 07:48 PM$450 Vasteel:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-Turbo-grafx-Duo-PC-Engine-US-VERSION-/161147403030?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2585223b16 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-Turbo-grafx-Duo-PC-Engine-US-VERSION-/161147403030?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2585223b16)
Crack in case and doesn't include the outer cardboard sleeve, sweet deal!
I'm pretty sure that's another typo pricing and is supposed to be $45. Even as oblivious as eBay Vasteel buyers have been recently, trusting either crooked or oblivious sellers as to the completeness (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VASTEEL-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Rom-Game-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/130920962397?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e7b7f595d&nma=true&si=XDOok22p53%252F4TjVe%252FM7qK1OFt08%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557) of Turbo games.
Quote from: guest on 11/09/2013, 06:28 PMLoose System 3 card for only $200-
Well yeah, with the case it'd go for at least $1k. Let's be realistic here, that's 80%off just because there's no plastic case to go with it!
Nobody buy this. I can tell when I see a system I worked on or owned before. When I sell these myself I let them go for around $200-$225. Definitely not the $499 he is asking for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a)
Quote from: Keith Courage on 11/11/2013, 09:48 PMNobody buy this. I can tell when I see a system I worked on or owned before. When I sell these myself I let them go for around $200-$225. Definitely not the $499 he is asking for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a)
"From my personal collection. I own 6 if these babies."
"I had a converter switch professionally installed by my a professional and it plays all is chip and Japanese HU card game."
Did you happen to also work on the white PCE he sold recently?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-White-Console-System-S-video-Stereo-Region-Mod-US-Japanese-/380716426634 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-White-Console-System-S-video-Stereo-Region-Mod-US-Japanese-/380716426634)
This is just old enough for the auction to be gone:
"Turbo Grafx 16 PC Engine REGION Mod for USA & Japanese Games & AV & S Video Mod (#380685065729) US $149.99"
Quote from: Keith Courage on 11/11/2013, 09:48 PMNobody buy this. I can tell when I see a system I worked on or owned before. When I sell these myself I let them go for around $200-$225. Definitely not the $499 he is asking for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a)
Man... Do people not have morals any more? Just thinking of purchasing something for cheap and flipping it for more makes me feel like I have to take a shower.
This planet is doomed.
From the looks of the PCE yes I did the modifications on that one as well. Guess I missed that one.
It would be different if the guy used them for a bit and then just decided he no longer wanted them so he could buy something else. However asking over double what it is worth is kind of shady.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 11/11/2013, 09:48 PMNobody buy this. I can tell when I see a system I worked on or owned before. When I sell these myself I let them go for around $200-$225. Definitely not the $499 he is asking for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Express-System-New-Capacitors-Plays-USA-Japaneese-Games-Excellent-/380767709450?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58a786290a)
The same dude is trying to sell it on CL too http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4187082534.html (http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4187082534.html)
I wonder if it's the same guy trying to sell his Neo Geo Collection: http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4182080158.html (http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4182080158.html)
QuoteFor sale by offer only is my American NEO GEO US system with 19 games and memory card. Also if the offer is good I have a Daedalus MVS to AES converter. The best converter there is and only 300 made. FYI, the converter alone was $400 and that's when it was available. Good luck finding one now. SUBMIT YOUR OFFER PLUS A CONTACT NUMBER. I WILL NOT REPLY IF THERE IS NO OFFER AND NO CONTACT NUMBER. I DON'T DO DRUGS, I'M NOT IN NEED OF CASH SO ALL YOU LOW BALLING CHEAPOS STAY AWAY. YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT!!! DONT CARE IF YOU ARE A COLLECTOR SO DONT ASK FOR A DISCOUNT. IF I DONT REPLY THAT MEANS YOU CANT AFFORD IT. ALSO HAVE A SUPER NINTENDO WITH 32 GAMES. NO BS GAMES PLUS A GAME GENIE.
PS3, XBOX, Nintendo, Wii, ARCADE, Neo Geo, SEGA, PLAYSTATION, PS Vita, Dreamcast.
Thats hot.
Time for xele to deliver a burning bag of dog poop. :twisted:
That dude's Neo collection is off by over a factor of 10.
That's the kind of douche that gives Neo Geo enthusiasts a bad name.
Quote from: guest on 11/12/2013, 04:18 PMThat's the kind of douche that gives Neo Geo enthusiasts a bad name.
That's the kind of douche that gives the human race a bad name.
Quote from: guest on 11/12/2013, 04:18 PMThat's the kind of douche that gives Neo Geo enthusiasts a bad name.
I'm tempted to send him fake offers. I'm sure he's looking for some ridiculous amount of money for what amounts to a bunch of AES commons. Who would sell that on CL anyway?
Sometimes I'm embarrassed to be a TurboGrafx owner;
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This part is great too. Not only is this VGA rated, but the seller is now making it "rare" to find a VGA grade for TG games higher than 80. He's basically making up an excuse because the game was rated so low.
"Extremely rare to find Turbo Grafx games that will receive much higher than an VGA 80 because the boxes are so weak."
*accidental double-post* ----> REMOVED.
I love this thread. You guys are eBay Craig's list super sleuths lol
Ha! That's fucking pathetic, 50, but only $45.45 to ship. :lol:
Well, in fairness, $500 is a steal for pac land in any condition
Oh and great plcards sighting. $800 for terraforming in "good" condition.
Also, you need SS Card 3.0 or you cant play it.
Well, in fairness, $500 is a steal for pac land in any condition
Oh and great plcards sighting. $800 for terraforming in "good" condition.
Also, you need SS Card 3.0 or you cant play it.
I sold a loose brand new TurboGrafx CD unit on Craigs sometime in the past two years (no more than 25$). Wonder if it was anyone on here. Hollywood Florida? Anyone? I think I had Exile complete for him too, I know I also sold him TG system that most likely didnt work since it was kept in a dew infested shed for a decade.
Maybe it was two transactions. All I know is I gave them dirt cheap.
Quote from: Xak on 12/06/2013, 09:14 PMI sold a loose brand new TurboGrafx CD unit on Craigs sometime in the past two years (no more than 25$). Wonder if it was anyone on here. Hollywood Florida? Anyone? I think I had Exile complete for him too, I know I also sold him TG system that most likely didnt work since it was kept in a dew infested shed for a decade.
Maybe it was two transactions. All I know is I gave them dirt cheap.
OK... That proves you are the douche the other thread says... You sold someone a TG16 that sat in a dew infested shed that you question if it works?
I'm requesting that you surrender your OBEY card!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/151184105047?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2333465e57 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/151184105047?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2333465e57)
Am I missing something, or did Cotton not come in a box?
Quote from: seieienbu on 12/16/2013, 07:30 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/151184105047?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2333465e57 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/151184105047?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2333465e57)
Am I missing something, or did Cotton not come in a box?
Later Turbo CD games came without boxes.
Quote from: Mathius on 12/16/2013, 07:55 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 12/16/2013, 07:30 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-
Later Turbo CD games came without boxes. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/151184105047?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2333465e57)
Guess I better jump on this exciting opportunity then!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBOGRAFX-16-TG16-TG-16-BONK-3-CD-BONKS-BIG-ADVENTURE-MANUAL-ONLY-/231094099456?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35ce481e00 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBOGRAFX-16-TG16-TG-16-BONK-3-CD-BONKS-BIG-ADVENTURE-MANUAL-ONLY-/231094099456?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35ce481e00)
For a Bonk3 Manual only.. this is absolutely ridiculous..... MANUAL....
Quote from: seieienbu on 12/16/2013, 07:30 AMAm I missing something, or did Cotton not come in a box?
It wasn't packaged in a box.
Quote from: Retrocool on 12/16/2013, 12:50 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBOGRAFX-16-TG16-TG-16-BONK-3-CD-BONKS-BIG-ADVENTURE-MANUAL-ONLY-/231094099456?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35ce481e00 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBOGRAFX-16-TG16-TG-16-BONK-3-CD-BONKS-BIG-ADVENTURE-MANUAL-ONLY-/231094099456?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35ce481e00)
For a Bonk3 Manual only.. this is absolutely ridiculous..... MANUAL....
Is this the same one which has been posted many times here or is someone using that old rotting unsold listing as a sign that the manual is priceless?
I owned Cotton years ago, traded it away for something else (I don't remember what) and it saddens me to see its worth now. I don't really regret my decision as I wasn't a big fan of the game (hence why I traded it), but even if I still owned it today I probably wouldn't sell it now. Maybe I would trade it for some other hard to get Turbo/PCE games.
QuoteIs this the same one which has been posted many times here or is someone using that old rotting unsold listing as a sign that the manual is priceless?
I have no idea if someone posted it before.. I was just looking around and saw it.. Actually, now that I think about it.. It might have been myself that posted this manual ridiculousness before..... i just get so upset when I see it...
Quote from: CrackTiger on 12/16/2013, 01:31 PMIs this the same one which has been posted many times here or is someone using that old rotting unsold listing as a sign that the manual is priceless?
Different toolbag. This one's a $150 CD version, the one that's been up since the beginning of time is a huey version for $300, and there's a third up for $175 (huey). Rarez!!!!
I keep sending PM's to ebay sellers that simply say..."you're silly"
not so much a "gouge" based on the # of bids. but more stupidity?
Is there really $1100 here??? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-TURBO-GRAFX-CD-LOT-OF-42-GAMES-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-LAST-ALERT-/321231804794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4acae8597a&nma=true&si=QWMsISy8aqqK7BApAhhMD0AKaIw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Crazy. An average of $26.50 each is quite high considering there's nothing all that rare or pricey in the lot. You could probably do just as good (or far better if you're patient) buying 'em individually.
right, I would say these 5...
Ys III
Neutopia II
Lords of Thunder
Dragon Slayer
Parasol Stars
Would give the biggest challenge to find each for under $30, and a couple of them probably could be done with patience. The others certainly don't justify $900+
thats way off price. Like you said there are about 5 games there are a bit up there in price. Thats about it though
Quote from: galam on 12/26/2013, 11:49 AMnot so much a "gouge" based on the # of bids. but more stupidity?
Is there really $1100 here??? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-TURBO-GRAFX-CD-LOT-OF-42-GAMES-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-LAST-ALERT-/321231804794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4acae8597a&nma=true&si=QWMsISy8aqqK7BApAhhMD0AKaIw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
If anyone wants to PayPal me $1100 USD for these 42 games I'd gladly give them up.
Quote from: galam on 12/26/2013, 12:12 PMright, I would say these 5...
Ys III
Neutopia II
Lords of Thunder
Dragon Slayer
Parasol Stars
Would give the biggest challenge to find each for under $30, and a couple of them probably could be done with patience. The others certainly don't justify $900+
If you only shop eBay, 26.50 isn't that rediculous for a turbo game. I can't find turbo games around here outside of a retail setting, where you would pay the same if not more than eBay.
The only place I can get games is through this forum or eBay. In regards to the list above, I haven't seen Neutopia 2, Ys 3 or LOT sell CIB anywhere(even here) close to $30!
Quote from: guest on 12/26/2013, 03:00 PMIf you only shop eBay, 26.50 isn't that ridiculous for a turbo game.
It is when it's something like Vigilante, Alien Crush, Side Arms, Blazing Lazers, Keith Courage, etc. It's even worse when it's part of a big lot.
Quote from: guest on 12/26/2013, 03:00 PMI can't find turbo games around here outside of a retail setting, where you would pay the same if not more than eBay.
I spotted a Turbob in the wild while shopping for x-mas gifts. 'Twas a loose TV Sports Football for a $2.95, which I kinda regret not buying (raffle bait).
there is a Sonic Spike and Andre Panza (both CIC, no box) and decent shape for $15 each at a local gouge shop. I was surprised they weren't asking $50 each.
I talked to one of the dopes working there once and asked how often they get TG stuff.
One kid had to ask the other because he never heard of it. Mind you, this is a shop where 90% of sales come from old video games and MtG cards. Drives me crazy when idiots work at these places and can't even talk intelligently about the products they are raping people for.
Anyway, the other kid basically said..."HA HA, that stuff is super rare and impossible to find, never comes in here."
About a year ago, they had a Duo packaged with Takin it to the Hoop, WC Baseball, and Sidearms (all loose). The huey door was missing, console all scratched up, and the little clear window on the CD cover was missing too. $300 and the kid working said "it might have issues".
$2200 for a Turbo Express, you say?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Express-Handheld-Video-Game-System-/111235102663?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19e620f7c7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Express-Handheld-Video-Game-System-/111235102663?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19e620f7c7)
"
There might be a few generic adapters out there that say they are compatible with the Turbo Express, but you would be crazy to use anything other than the part made for the unit!
Again, everything is in perfect shape and you never have to purchase batteries for this unit!"
Why, with all the money I'll save on batteries this deal probably MAKES money!
Why does Exile 1 remain so cheap? Is it that common?
I got mine factory sealed with the big CD sticker on it way back in 2006.
Quote from: Xak on 12/30/2013, 01:56 PMWhy does Exile 1 remain so cheap? Is it that common?
I got mine factory sealed with the big CD sticker on it way back in 2006.
They made more copies than there are Turbo CD-ROMs. There may actually be more copies of Exile or CF2 than Keith Courage floating around.
Quote from: Xak on 12/30/2013, 01:56 PMWhy does Exile 1 remain so cheap? Is it that common?
New copies of Exile and CF2 remained in stock at Working Designs right up to the end ('05-06). Game Quest Direct bought most (all?) of the remaining WD stock and
still sell them new for $49.99. Telegames USA also had a boatload. Their copies were picked up by a lot of European dealers. $5-12 was the going rate for sealed copies on ebay for several years, maybe '07-10.
There are many other games that you can find on ebay, sealed and with a reasonable price, just like Exile. Just saw Yo', Bro, Dragon Spirit, Shadow of the Beast, Prince of Persia, etc. for $29~49... not that I would pay any extra for a disposable plastic that I would rip off and throw away but they're a far cry from the gouged prices on other turbo games.
I guess I'm not sure why, but I'm always surprised that Sherlock Holmes 2 can be found sealed for $30.
I can't imagine it sold very well and would be harder to come by. So odd which games command the higher prices sometimes.
After reading about CF2 being so cheap new, I thought I might find a used one for very cheap. Strange enough there isn't a used one on Amazon, and Ebay only had one used one for more than the new ones, plus it was from Canada.
Nothing strange about that. Who'd ever get rid of Laura? :mrgreen:
Well, I'd get bored with her and kick her out of bed after a few weeks and go back to my regular woman, Scarlett Johansson.
Not exactly ebay, but it just wtf weird enough that I had to share...
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html)
^I love the wording! I love how he wrote it, leaves no mystery to his identity .
Quote from: whisper2053 on 01/02/2014, 12:38 PMNot exactly ebay, but it just wtf weird enough that I had to share...
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html)
put a pop-tart next to it or something and it will look like esty took the picture.
dats fo show
Quote from: whisper2053 on 01/02/2014, 12:38 PMNot exactly ebay, but it just wtf weird enough that I had to share...
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html)
Sounds like an invitation to get beaten and robbed. Most Craigslist transactions these days are sketchy to the point where I'm only doing public location pickups.
Quote from: Xak on 01/02/2014, 12:42 PM^I love the wording! I love how he wrote it, leaves no mystery to his identity .
Do tell, Scooby. Who's the author?
fo sho. he just want two fitty.
Quote from: guest on 01/02/2014, 03:10 PMQuote from: Xak on 01/02/2014, 12:42 PM^I love the wording! I love how he wrote it, leaves no mystery to his identity .
Do tell, Scooby. Who's the author?
Necrophiliac , its obvious what he LOOKS like.
Quote from: Xak on 01/02/2014, 04:40 PMNecrophiliac , its obvious what he LOOKS like.
Not to me it isn't. What are you getting at?
dude i dont need to explain myself to my #1 hater
peace out homie
Quote from: jeffhlewis on 01/02/2014, 02:21 PMQuote from: whisper2053 on 01/02/2014, 12:38 PMNot exactly ebay, but it just wtf weird enough that I had to share...
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html)
Sounds like an invitation to get beaten and robbed. Most Craigslist transactions these days are sketchy to the point where I'm only doing public location pickups.
Yea East St. Louis.. Ill pass on that :)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023553im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/jazz.jpg)
Quote from: galam on 01/02/2014, 12:46 PMQuote from: whisper2053 on 01/02/2014, 12:38 PMNot exactly ebay, but it just wtf weird enough that I had to share...
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/vgm/4265280414.html)
put a pop-tart next to it or something and it will look like esty took the picture.
dats fo show
HahajhajajjajaDAMN. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcds.png)
Not to be Captain Obvious, but this listing is a goof, correct?
Quote from: Xak on 01/02/2014, 08:37 PMdude i dont need to explain myself to my #1 hater
peace out homie
You don't want to make your racism too overt, eh?
Quote from: esteban on 01/03/2014, 06:14 AMNot to be Captain Obvious, but this listing is a goof, correct?
Yarr. It's gotta be for teh lulz.
That CL add must be making the rounds I also saw it on a Facebook Retro Game page I'm on.
From the ad:
QuoteNo games, no posse's. Im availabel after 9pm. Holla if you want it. Peace! -Jazz.
How I envision it:
44541966.avif
LOL Fresh Prince! That's the first thing I thought too.
I was watching this on ebay, and I'm curious what the forums opinion is on it.
wayback.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console (https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023556if_/https://www.ebay.com/p/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console/103158023?iid=251410599292)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190509232636im_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2sYAAOSwTIlcc1gS/s-l1600.jpg)
It's quite expensive but there's a lot of goodies in there, including two turbosystems + US 3.0 syscard + some cool games. Not sure if overpriced though
Quote from: technozombie on 01/03/2014, 08:43 PMI was watching this on ebay, and I'm curious what the forums opinion is on it.
wayback.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console (https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023556if_/https://www.ebay.com/p/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console/103158023?iid=251410599292)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190509232636im_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2sYAAOSwTIlcc1gS/s-l1600.jpg)
If everything is fully functional (unlikely) and near mint, then it's worth <$600 as a lot. I'd pay $400 tops.
That was wild, I can't believe it went for a grand. Dude must've been a diehard.
Quote from: dallaspattern on 01/03/2014, 11:06 PMThat was wild, I can't believe it went for a grand. Dude must've been a diehard.
..or a fool.
Back when I started back into Turbo I paid $300 for my TG+CD, w/cables and case. It included Soldier Blade (loose), Order Of The Griffon, Shockman, and 2 other games (I think). The CD unit was non-functional, but it was just a gear.
That was a couple years ago, but if I use it as a base price and then factor in a few other things I've purchased since then (these are prices I actually paid as a member here at PCE to other members);
TG+CD + games =$300CAD (local pick-up)
TE + 3 games (I think) = $100USD
SSC3.0 = $100USD + trade
So I paid about $500USD (exchange was fairly even back then) for everything and about 10 games. 10 good games mind you. There wasn't a Deep Blue in the lot.
I would say $600USD would be a decent price. GOT is only a $50 game if you're patient. The rest can be had for < $20 is you are not in a hurry with the exception of Ys I&II, and Ys III. I picked up the Ys games from GameTZ for $80.
$900+ is overpaying.
BTW, most of my trades are public around here so you can just check my post history. I just didn't bother. :)
Well I guess you can hardly fault a person for obeying, and at close to 1k thats a lot of obeying
Quote from: technozombie on 01/03/2014, 08:43 PMI was watching this on ebay, and I'm curious what the forums opinion is on it.
wayback.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console (https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023556if_/https://www.ebay.com/p/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console/103158023?iid=251410599292)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190509232636im_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2sYAAOSwTIlcc1gS/s-l1600.jpg)
If you look at ebay prices, that is probably about $900 worth of stuff... I don't understand why lots are going for basically what you'd pay for each item individually. Isn't the whole purpose of buying "lots" to get items cheaper than if you bought each individually?
That said, seeing as the winner is a 1-feedback account, I wouldn't be surprised if it never gets paid for. There is a glut of auction winners that never pay up. Also seeing as the other two top bidders were really high feedback, I wouldn't be surprised if they were just going to flip it all for a measly $100-200 profit, by listing things at the high end. Seems like a waste of time and energy.
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2014, 02:30 PMQuote from: technozombie on 01/03/2014, 08:43 PMI was watching this on ebay, and I'm curious what the forums opinion is on it.
wayback.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console (https://web.archive.org/web/20190512023556if_/https://www.ebay.com/p/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-System-Black-Console/103158023?iid=251410599292)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190509232636im_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2sYAAOSwTIlcc1gS/s-l1600.jpg)
If you look at ebay prices, that is probably about $900 worth of stuff... I don't understand why lots are going for basically what you'd pay for each item individually. Isn't the whole purpose of buying "lots" to get items cheaper than if you bought each individually?
That said, seeing as the winner is a 1-feedback account, I wouldn't be surprised if it never gets paid for. There is a glut of auction winners that never pay up. Also seeing as the other two top bidders were really high feedback, I wouldn't be surprised if they were just going to flip it all for a measly $100-200 profit, by listing things at the high end. Seems like a waste of time and energy.
If nothing in that lot gets OBEYED than everything is a waste of time and energy. :)
Don't miss your chance to own a copy of magical chase for the low low price below..... Its the Holy Grail!!!!!!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/171205618953?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/171205618953?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1)
..... And he's still gonna charge you $4 for shipping !!!!!!! LMFAO! :lol:
So sad that baseball card styled collectionists and resellers are popping up now to ruin the hobby for everyone else who doesn't own a yatch.
He must have read this post because since I posted he dropped the price from $7,999 to 5,700. What a steal!
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2014, 10:50 PM..... And he's still gonna charge you $4 for shipping !!!!!!! LMFAO! :lol:
Hey - HE HAS TO PROTECT HIS PROFIT MARGIN! hahaha. Manual looks like it's been through a shredder.
Any game I've ever sold on eBay that goes for more than $80 or so is free shipping as a courtesy; some people are ridiculous.
When I first saw it it was at $9999, so he's probably taking a loss on it now. :lol:
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2014, 11:02 PMHe must have read this post because since I posted he dropped the price from $7,999 to 5,700. What a steal!
It's possible, he is a member here.
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2014, 11:02 PMHe must have read this post because since I posted he dropped the price from $7,999 to 5,700. What a steal!
If he really had it at $10k at one point and on a whim dropped it by $4300, then stealing literally is his intention.
He was attempting the new "trend" that is all over eBay now. He did have it at $9,999 with the "make offer" available. People are doing this a lot now. He was probably hoping for some dolt to offer $7500 or something. Didn't the most recent sealed one sell for under $3500?
Quote from: galam on 01/07/2014, 02:46 PMHe was attempting the new "trend" that is all over eBay now. He did have it at $9,999 with the "make offer" available. People are doing this a lot now. He was probably hoping for some dolt to offer $7500 or something. Didn't the most recent sealed one sell for under $3500?
Likely to this guy, who is now just trying to earn an honest profit from his investment. Which is costing him hundreds of dollars in credit card interest as he continues to fail at flipping it. Which is why it is logical to ask for thousands more.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 01/07/2014, 10:25 AMQuote from: guest on 01/06/2014, 11:02 PMHe must have read this post because since I posted he dropped the price from $7,999 to 5,700. What a steal!
It's possible, he is a member here.
Obviously not a member of the F@ck eBay club lol
How about this turd: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1)
Quote from: dallaspattern on 01/08/2014, 07:33 PMHow about this turd: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1)
We need to keep up with how many times that has been posted here. Has to be more than 5 times. This one needs like some kind of award sent to the seller
Quote from: dallaspattern on 01/08/2014, 07:33 PMHow about this turd: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee&_uhb=1)
$300 for an effing manual!!!??? These people are insane! :|
Quote from: guest on 01/07/2014, 07:07 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 01/07/2014, 10:25 AMQuote from: guest on 01/06/2014, 11:02 PMHe must have read this post because since I posted he dropped the price from $7,999 to 5,700. What a steal!
It's possible, he is a member here.
Obviously not a member of the F@ck eBay club lol
Isn't this the same one wmacmongoloid bought?*
*supposedly
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-TURBO-DUO-LOADING-DOOR-SLOT-REPLACEMENT-OEM-SYSTEM-/131087540063?pt=US_Video_Game_Cases_Bags&hash=item1e856d1f5f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-TURBO-DUO-LOADING-DOOR-SLOT-REPLACEMENT-OEM-SYSTEM-/131087540063?pt=US_Video_Game_Cases_Bags&hash=item1e856d1f5f)
Official? What's with that color and the price? Is it a OEM door for a 24K Gold TurboDuo?
I'd buy this if it wasnt so ridiculously priced.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c)
I remember when I opened my factory sealed Exile the air from 1991 escaping out of the box I will never forget that smell
GLORY
Quote from: Xak on 01/11/2014, 10:52 AMI'd buy this if it wasnt so ridiculously priced.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c)
I remember when I opened my factory sealed Exile the air from 1991 escaping out of the box I will never forget that smell
GLORY
if you want a new one get a PAL model and mod it for about
10 times less
Quote from: wildfruit on 01/11/2014, 12:17 PMQuote from: Xak on 01/11/2014, 10:52 AMI'd buy this if it wasnt so ridiculously priced.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-16-New-OEM-System-/321291241340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ace73477c)
I remember when I opened my factory sealed Exile the air from 1991 escaping out of the box I will never forget that smell
GLORY
if you want a new one get a PAL model and mod it for about
10 times less
That dosn't make any sense.
What i mean is if someone absolutely had to have a fresh piece of hardware do that
Quote from: NecroPhile on 01/07/2014, 09:53 AMWhen I first saw it it was at $9999, so he's probably taking a loss on it now. :lol:
I'm fairly certain its the guy over at NA that bragged that he bought that one huge lot that had it and a bunch of other high value games. This ebay was around 70-85% of a full set of hueys. (I think he got it for like, $6-9k, its been a while... you guys probably remember that lot) Anyway, he sold off the rest of it to pay for most of MC. He was really excited that he had a TG16 fullset. His avatar was a picture of the Magical Chase box. I'm pretty sure it was sometime between October and December of 2012. Anyway, fast forward a year, and I guess he decided having a $5000 paperweight sitting on the shelf wasn't providing him any more joy, so now its for sale on eBay and NA.
$350+ for Rayxanber III? That seems outrageous to me, even sealed. I'm no PCE expert though so if I'm wrong, tell me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 01/12/2014, 09:56 PM$350+ for Rayxanber III? That seems outrageous to me, even sealed. I'm no PCE expert though so if I'm wrong, tell me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f)
Everything that seller posts is extremely overpriced. I've bought many games from japan that were sealed and weren't even advertised as being sealed. I don't think the Japanese care about sealed games like collectards in the west do.
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 01/10/2014, 11:41 PMorange-gold painted huey door for $60 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OFFICIAL-TURBO-DUO-LOADING-DOOR-SLOT-REPLACEMENT-OEM-SYSTEM-/131087540063?pt=US_Video_Game_Cases_Bags&hash=item1e856d1f5f)
Official? What's with that color and the price? Is it a OEM door for a 24K Gold TurboDuo?
Lordy, that is frickin' ugly.
Quote from: PunkCryborg on 01/12/2014, 10:52 PMQuote from: FiftyQuid on 01/12/2014, 09:56 PM$350+ for Rayxanber III? That seems outrageous to me, even sealed. I'm no PCE expert though so if I'm wrong, tell me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayxanber-III-3-PC-Engine-Super-CD-Duo-RX-Brand-New-Sealed-/310842833295?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item485fad398f)
Everything that seller posts is extremely overpriced. I've bought many games from japan that were sealed and weren't even advertised as being sealed. I don't think the Japanese care about sealed games like collectards in the west do.
The Japanese are smart. They realize games are for playing not sitting on a shelf collecting dust in shrink wrap
^Yup, I only ever bought Beggar Prince for 50$ then resold it for 100$ after i got what i needed from the cart. Kept something for life. and provided the community :D
I found this one amusing;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-system-New-Gold-Plated-connector-gold-plate-a-v-cable-bundle-/271375545452?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f2f3e346c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-system-New-Gold-Plated-connector-gold-plate-a-v-cable-bundle-/271375545452?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f2f3e346c)
Price is not a big gouge, but it's overpriced for sure. Mind you it includes gold!!!!!!!!!!!
Goldmember.webp
He'll pay for taking me gold!!!
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag88/toymachine78/Mobile%20Uploads/images1_zpsa112e0b0.jpg) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/toymachine78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/images1_zpsa112e0b0.jpg.html)
I don't know exactly when, but games in japan used to NOT be shrink wrapped and used stores would wrap used games! Probably to guarantee everything doesn't fall out! But now in the disc copy ale era they are sealed now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333)
$1700 for a Japanese Magical Chase #-o
Quote from: jelloslug on 01/18/2014, 11:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333)
$1700 for a Japanese Magical Chase #-o
★ SHIPPING
EMS ONLY $30
Quote from: CrackTiger on 01/18/2014, 11:44 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 01/18/2014, 11:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331110159155?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d17b41333)
$1700 for a Japanese Magical Chase #-o
★ SHIPPING
EMS ONLY $30
Well, that's what you have to pay for a Rere! item.
A little Tom-Foolery going on here?
Original Auction ended on Jan 14th for $1300+
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Now it's up again by a different user ID that has had no activity since 2004...
(both user ID's registered in TX)
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Duo with:
-Lord of Thunder (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-John Madden Football (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Vasteel (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Air Zonk (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Gate of Thunder, Bonk's Adventure, Bonk's Revenge CD (Missing Case but includes all three inserts)
-Somer Assault (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Dragon Spirit (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Dungeon Master Theron's Quest (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Cadash (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Samurai Ghost (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Shadow of the Beast (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Buster Bros (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Riot Zone (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Forgotten Worlds (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Exile (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Lords of the Rising Sun (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Ghost Manor (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Parasol Stars (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Dead Moon (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Gunboat (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Jackie Chang Action Kung Fu (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Disney Darkwing Duck (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-J.B. Harold Murder Club (Original case, CD sleeve, no insert)
-It came from the Desert (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Neutopia (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Neutopia II (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Silent Debuggers (No Case but includes insert)
-Ninja Spirit (No Case but includes insert)
-Davis Cup Tennis (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-YS book I & II (Missing original case but includes insert)
-Valis III (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Prince of Persia (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Time Cruise (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Bomber Man (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-TV Sports Hockey (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Devil's Crush (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Splash Lake (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-The Adams Family (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Shock Man (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Legendary Axe (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Legendary Axe II (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Yo Bro (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Power Golf (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Victory Run (NEC Alternate case, insert, no sticker on case)
-Monster Lair (Original case, CD sleeve, insert)
-Champions Forever Boxing (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Alien Crush (Original case, insert, no sticker on case)
-King of Casino (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Andre Panza Kickboxing (Original case, insert, sticker on case)
-Takin' It to the hoop (No Case but includes insert)
-TV Sports Basketball (No Case but includes insert)
Message sent. :twisted:
Quote from: guest on 01/20/2014, 05:50 PMMessage sent. :twisted:
same here. I sent a message during the first auction that took 3 days before I got a response.
My guess is they pulled the ol' "second chance offer" with the second highest bid. Bet it was some sob story that the winning bidder backed out and now the second highest bidder is the one that LUCKED OUT!!
:roll:
Go to hell dickhead.
Quote from: galam on 01/20/2014, 05:22 PMA little Tom-Foolery going on here?
The auction initially (the first auction) had a "buy it now" of $945, I know because I knocked it off with the minimum bid of $700.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 01/21/2014, 07:03 AMQuote from: galam on 01/20/2014, 05:22 PMA little Tom-Foolery going on here?
The auction initially (the first auction) had a "buy it now" of $945, I know because I knocked it off with the minimum bid of $700.
Dont take this the wrong way, but im just curious, why would you do that?
Somebody might have been happy to pay the 945 for that lot. I wouldnt personally, but in todays market, it wasnt a total "gouge"
Or were you actually interested in it?
His response: "The last auction was done by a friend but the winner of that auction reneged on his bid. I decided to auction the package myself. I am the original owner of the entire package."
Meh, it might be true. I'm sure it'll end much too high anyway.
But the whole "reneg" thing makes me question it. Have you ever "accidentally" put a $1300 bid on some niche product and then said "oops, nah, not gonna pay for it"?
Especially when that bid was in the last 10 seconds. I watched that one end at the time.
Im calling foul on that.
I've never done it, but there's no shortage of non-paying, time waster, changed-my-mind-because-I'm-over-my-credit-limit dipshits.
I guess people could do it to inflate value on thier own stuff too.
"Look what the last one sold for!!! Mine has to be worth 20% more now!"
Quote from: galam on 01/21/2014, 09:25 AMDont take this the wrong way, but im just curious, why would you do that?
Somebody might have been happy to pay the 945 for that lot. I wouldnt personally, but in todays market, it wasnt a total "gouge"
Or were you actually interested in it?
There are things that I could have used in the lot. There's been Turbo games in the past that I bid on that I ended up winning for .99 + free shipping. Granted it's a longshot that it would sell that low but it does happen once in a blue moon.
ebay should do like YJA does with a BIN price where you can still buy it at the BIN price even after there is a bid on it under the BIN price.
Quote from: Opethian on 01/21/2014, 11:30 AMebay should do like YJA does with a BIN price where you can still buy it at the BIN price even after there is a bid on it under the BIN price.
I agree, and it always annoyed me that the BIN option goes away once someone places a bid.
I've had to use second (and third) chance offers on expensive items I'm selling so many times because of some dipshit suddenly saying "something came up and I can't afford it." Fucking assholes - if you're living hand to mouth you shouldn't be shopping for $1000+ items on eBay in any circumstance.
I've sent some really nasty responses to people like that, but for whatever reason I'm never able to leave negative feedback for them if someone grabs my second chance offer. Drives me nuts.
Not turbo related, but I consider this gouging... 5G's for a cart in that shape? I wouldn't even list it as acceptable!
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=221357006206 (http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=221357006206)
Not sure if this is "Turbo Gouging," but it needs to be posted someplace...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laseractive-Sega-Mega-LD-full-set-All-24-titles-Myst-Extras-/171225341989?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27ddd36025 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laseractive-Sega-Mega-LD-full-set-All-24-titles-Myst-Extras-/171225341989?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27ddd36025)
I like how it specifically mentions the most expensive game in the lot sold for $2,500 recently... but if he did a similar price listing of all the other games, he would be WWWWAAAAAAAYYYY below $15,000.
Not turbo either.... but DAAAAA-YUM!!!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1)
Quote from: guest on 01/24/2014, 01:05 PMNot turbo either.... but DAAAAA-YUM!!!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1)
Expensive and I have no idea as to the validity of the story behind it. The story is pretty damn cool though (If it's true).
You should check this one, almost 700 just for a carrying bag
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321298766342?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321298766342?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649)
Quote from: RoyVegas on 01/24/2014, 01:21 PMQuote from: guest on 01/24/2014, 01:05 PMNot turbo either.... but DAAAAA-YUM!!!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1)
Expensive and I have no idea as to the validity of the story behind it. The story is pretty damn cool though (If it's true).
Look how big it is.... did that really fit on a Chuck cheese table? Lol I wasn't aware there were chucky cheese pizzas in the early 70's. I thought CC and Showbiz started in the 80's .
Speaking of Showbiz... has anyone seen the documentary of the people who collect the Rock-afire Explosion bands from Showbiz, and reprogram them to perform new music? Strange people, but very entertaining lol
Quote from: guest on 01/24/2014, 01:57 PMLook how big it is.... did that really fit on a Chuck cheese table? Lol I wasn't aware there were chucky cheese pizzas in the early 70's. I thought CC and Showbiz started in the 80's .
Per Wikipedia:
Chuck E. Cheese's, originally referred to as Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater, was founded by Atari founder Nolan Bushnell.[3] Bushnell's experience in the amusement park industry, as well as his fondness of The Walt Disney Company, was influential in the conceptualization of the Pizza Time Theatre concept.[7] The first location opened in San Jose, California in 1977, and was labeled as the first family restaurant to integrate food, cheap animated entertainment, and an indoor arcade.[2][3] In 1978, Bushnell purchased the Pizza Time Theatre concept from Atari's then-corporate parent, Warner Communications.[8]
Quote from: guest on 01/24/2014, 01:05 PMNot turbo either.... but DAAAAA-YUM!!!
Atari's Puppy Pong for a cool half mil. (http://m.ebay.com/itm/121261157406?nav=RVI&sbk=1)
That's some crazy shit there. Maybe Bushnell will snag it?
Quote from: wildo2ne on 01/24/2014, 01:42 PMYou should check this one, almost 700 just for a carrying bag
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321298766342?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321298766342?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649)
I tried to offer what I was willing to pay, which is $49.99, but they won't ship to Canada. Way to narrow down the potential customer base for $700 TG-16 bags.
You're lucky BT. eBay's Global Shipping Program would have added another $100 to the price easily.
What do you guys feel is a fair price for the Turbo versions of Therons Quest and Riot Zone? The price for each w/o shipping included?
Riot Zone seems to fluctuate all over the map. I picked up Crest of Wolf for under $20 off hit-japan not too long ago and it doesn't seem to fluctuate nearly as much.
I can't comment on Dungeon Master though, since I never bothered to pick it up for obey. I played the heck out of it on my old PC bitd, though. :)
Quote from: guest on 01/25/2014, 12:08 AMWhat do you guys feel is a fair price for the Turbo versions of Therons Quest and Riot Zone? The price for each w/o shipping included?
$20 - $30.
sorry staying off topic but I thought this should be posted
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?kw=nintendo+world+championships&epp=24&pgn=1&cid=139973&cnm=Video+Games&bid=1&so=16&itemId=null (http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?kw=nintendo+world+championships&epp=24&pgn=1&cid=139973&cnm=Video+Games&bid=1&so=16&itemId=null)
For that ugly thing!? I'm shocked! I doubt the winner pays up.
Quote from: guest on 01/25/2014, 02:41 PMFor that ugly thing!? I'm shocked! I doubt the winner pays up.
I thought the same when it was at $30K yesterday.
"Sorry, my brother logged into my account when I wasn't looking."
Quote from: jperryss on 01/25/2014, 03:21 PMQuote from: guest on 01/25/2014, 02:41 PMFor that ugly thing!? I'm shocked! I doubt the winner pays up.
I thought the same when it was at $30K yesterday.
"Sorry, my brother logged into my account when I wasn't looking."
Even worse - one bidder claimed it was their 2-year old.
http://blog.pricecharting.com/2014/01/stevesesy-nintendo-world-championship.html (http://blog.pricecharting.com/2014/01/stevesesy-nintendo-world-championship.html)
Didn't sell. I think the seller originally paid $5k for it.
Here are a couple I saw:
Complete Vasteel with slipcover for a mere US $279.95
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-NEAR-MINT-COMPLETE-IN-CASE-w-Manual-Map-Slip-Cover-TurboGrafx-CD-Duo-/221344717494?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33892c5ab6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-NEAR-MINT-COMPLETE-IN-CASE-w-Manual-Map-Slip-Cover-TurboGrafx-CD-Duo-/221344717494?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33892c5ab6)
This one must be self-gouging I guess. Currently at $1500 with reserve not yet met...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43)
A lot of nice but pricey titles there. I bet the insta-collectards will bid it up to at least 20% more than what it'd cost to get each one off ebay separately.
Quote from: guest on 01/27/2014, 11:13 AMThis one must be self-gouging I guess. Currently at $1500 with reserve not yet met...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43)
yeah, but look who it is. douchebag at it again
Well that asshat video game quality is at it again. This time its mysterious song for the LOW LOW price of $109.99! Rover you underpriced it! ...lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Quote from: Senshi on 01/27/2014, 03:21 PMWell that asshat video game quality is at it again. This time its mysterious song for the LOW LOW price of $109.99! Rover you underpriced it! ...lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
yeah, hes another dick. along with pacfamily.
I'd be boycotting that guy from buying off you again, Rove.
Quote from: galam on 01/27/2014, 02:08 PMQuote from: guest on 01/27/2014, 11:13 AMThis one must be self-gouging I guess. Currently at $1500 with reserve not yet met...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43)
yeah, but look who it is. douchebag at it again
My
guess is that no matter what this actually is bid to, it'll never hit the reserve.
my question on that item, is why is the item listed as being in NJ, when it's taken on the same carpet as his other auctions which show the item location as FL. scammer fo' sure.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 01/27/2014, 05:36 PMmy question on that item, is why is the item listed as being in NJ, when it's taken on the same carpet as his other auctions which show the item location as FL. scammer fo' sure.
His other aliases he uses are in NJ.. Guess he forgot to change something over. This has happened before in his auctions and then it magically changes back to Florida.
Quote from: Senshi on 01/27/2014, 03:21 PMWell that asshat video game quality is at it again. This time its mysterious song for the LOW LOW price of $109.99! Rover you underpriced it! ...lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Wow. And it looks like it sold. That's insane.
Quote from: guest on 01/28/2014, 11:08 AMQuote from: Senshi on 01/27/2014, 03:21 PMWell that asshat video game quality is at it again. This time its mysterious song for the LOW LOW price of $109.99! Rover you underpriced it! ...lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-Brand-New-Rare-First-Print-/221362683645?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Wow. And it looks like it sold. That's insane.
Well, it is the "rare first print" version.
Also shows how not factory sealing games like this only makes gouging worse. Resellers like VGQ will continue to sell used copies as "brand new".
1- Create Homebrew
2- Send it to pressing house
3- Receive box with sealed copies
4- Open all but half a dozen copies
5- Put ebay auctions with jacked up prices on these sealed copies so no one buys it
6- Sell all other "non-sealed" copies for retail price, halting gouging by VGA resellers and other copycats since no one will be sealed, and therefore ungradeable.
7- win.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 01/28/2014, 11:27 AMWell, it is the "rare first print" version.
Also shows how not factory sealing games like this only makes gouging worse. Resellers like VGQ will continue to sell used copies as "brand new".
It wouldn't matter if they were sealed. No matter what you do, gougers are gonna sit on inflated BINS and wait for some lazy/impatient fool to take it in the pooper.
Quote from: guest on 01/28/2014, 11:32 AM1- Create Homebrew
2- Send it to pressing house
3- Receive box with sealed copies
4- Open all but half a dozen copies
5- Put ebay auctions with jacked up prices on these sealed copies so no one buys it
6- Sell all other "non-sealed" copies for retail price, halting gouging by VGA resellers and other copycats since no one will be sealed, and therefore ungradeable.
7- win.
Would this stop assholes from sealing the games themselves?
Some of the biggest graded sealed game dealers reseal games. I'm surprised that we haven't yet seen a graded sealed copy of MS.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 01/27/2014, 04:56 PMQuote from: galam on 01/27/2014, 02:08 PMQuote from: guest on 01/27/2014, 11:13 AMThis one must be self-gouging I guess. Currently at $1500 with reserve not yet met...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nec-Turbo-Duo-Bundle-26-Games-Plus-Accessories-Complete-Inbox-Cotton-TG16-/141175168835?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20deb21f43)
yeah, but look who it is. douchebag at it again
My guess is that no matter what this actually is bid to, it'll never hit the reserve.
i am so tempted to drop a 10k bid on this and screw with him for a week while he sorts out the non paying bidder policy.
does ebay hit him with final value fee before its actually paid for? could make it real difficult for him if they sweep the fees in the middle of all this. or i could just retract it at the last minute. what to do, what to do?
problem is, i wouldnt be surprised if he has blocked me by now since i have given him a very hard time in the past.
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2014, 12:38 PMi am so tempted to drop a 10k bid on this and screw with him for a week while he sorts out the non paying bidder policy.
does ebay hit him with final value fee before its actually paid for? could make it real difficult for him if they sweep the fees in the middle of all this. or i could just retract it at the last minute. what to do, what to do?
Not worth the nonpaying bidder strike. Sellers can set options for who they let buy their stuff and even block people with bidding strikes. The last think you want is to get the strike only to have something awesome pop up and not be able to buy it at all. Like sitting there staring at a Duo for $50 buy it now and being lucky enough to be the first person to see it yet you cant buy it due to the sellers settings. Just my 2 cents.
ahh...didnt think of that. see, there is sanity here.
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2014, 12:38 PMproblem is, i wouldnt be surprised if he has blocked me by now since i have given him a very hard time in the past.
Join the club. He blocked me from bidding last year. :)
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2014, 12:38 PMi am so tempted to drop a 10k bid on this and screw with him for a week while he sorts out the non paying bidder policy.
does ebay hit him with final value fee before its actually paid for? could make it real difficult for him if they sweep the fees in the middle of all this. or i could just retract it at the last minute. what to do, what to do?
problem is, i wouldnt be surprised if he has blocked me by now since i have given him a very hard time in the past.
Just sayin', new ebay accounts are incredibly easy to create... ;) Normally, I'm against people fucking with sellers, but plcards is a certain brand of asshole. Someone on here proved pretty well that he was shill bidding on his own items.
That NWC cart got fake bid up to $100k.The seller wasn't a dick, his starting price was less than the $5k he paid. I think ebay needs to put a policy, that you have to put $50 down for any bid over $1k. You get the $50 back as a refund if you lose, or put toward the item if you win. If you back out, the seller and ebay keep the $50.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 01/30/2014, 01:37 PMI think ebay needs to put a policy, that you have to put $50 down for any bid over $1k. You get the $50 back as a refund if you lose, or put toward the item if you win. If you back out, the seller and ebay keep the $50.
Knowing eBay, they'd keep $49.75 and the seller would get a quarter.
Quote from: guest on 01/30/2014, 01:37 PMQuote from: galam on 01/30/2014, 12:38 PMi am so tempted to drop a 10k bid on this and screw with him for a week while he sorts out the non paying bidder policy.
does ebay hit him with final value fee before its actually paid for? could make it real difficult for him if they sweep the fees in the middle of all this. or i could just retract it at the last minute. what to do, what to do?
problem is, i wouldnt be surprised if he has blocked me by now since i have given him a very hard time in the past.
Just sayin', new ebay accounts are incredibly easy to create... ;) Normally, I'm against people fucking with sellers, but plcards is a certain brand of asshole. Someone on here proved pretty well that he was shill bidding on his own items.
I agree, it amazes me that people on this board continue to support this guy by recapping his duo's and expresse's that he is re-selling. Pretty sad actually
Yeah, the concept of having earnest money for higher priced auctions is a good idea to add to ebay, but it might discourage some people from bidding because then you have ebay sitting on your money in some sort of escrow until you need it for an auction.
While fast, a ACH transfer still takes a couple of days to settle, so if you needed the earnest money up front and there are only a couple hours left in an auction you might be in trouble. Or maybe you'd need to use a CC or something to have the cash available right away in your 'earnest' account, do it as a hold instead of a full settled transaction.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 01/30/2014, 02:07 PMKnowing eBay, they'd keep $49.75 and the seller would get a quarter.
Hah! They'd keep $50 and charge you $5 for "premium bidder service."
That said, eBay has been dropping fees to compete, and yet still is getting its proverbial ass handed to it by Amazon. I'm surprised there isn't a Turbogouging on Amazon thread:
Dead Moon for $100? Why not!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003O477R8/ref=sr_1_30_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194009&sr=8-30&keywords=turbografx&condition=used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003O477R8/ref=sr_1_30_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194009&sr=8-30&keywords=turbografx&condition=used)
Vasteel is clearly worth around $400 these days!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00729SZ04/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1391194104&sr=8-60 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00729SZ04/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1391194104&sr=8-60)
Neutopia II for only double eBay prices!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0019N8GX0/ref=sr_1_94_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194201&sr=8-94&keywords=turbografx&condition=used (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0019N8GX0/ref=sr_1_94_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194201&sr=8-94&keywords=turbografx&condition=used)
Turbo Booster (not Even Plus) for about $70 more than you'd buy the combo for at Ebay gouge rates!
http://www.amazon.com/Turbo-Booster-Grafx-16/dp/B001F0X3GC/ref=sr_1_99?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194246&sr=8-99&keywords=turbografx (http://www.amazon.com/Turbo-Booster-Grafx-16/dp/B001F0X3GC/ref=sr_1_99?ie=UTF8&qid=1391194246&sr=8-99&keywords=turbografx)
Amazon has no photos for the most part, games go for 10-30% more, contacting sellers is a bitch, and in general, sucks for buyers. I can't figure out how they are kicking ebay's ass.
This business of no photos for Amazon items is a joke. I don't buy used games from there because I can't see the condition of anything.
Quote from: Mathius on 01/31/2014, 02:52 PMThis business of no photos for Amazon items is a joke. I don't buy used games from there because I can't see the condition of anything.
Here here! I took a risk and lost just this week.
Found the PS3 Castlevania Lords of Shadow Limited edition (double disc, hardcover book, bigger box, etc.) for $25 and shipped by a third party (not amazon direct). I knew it was too good to be true...sure enough, it was. They sent the standard edition. Already returned.
I've bought a few used games (dvds and books too) from Amazon without incident, but only from sellers that gave good descriptions. That said, I'd still shy away from them for a pricey title or anything with a vague description.
Quote from: galam on 01/31/2014, 02:56 PMQuote from: Mathius on 01/31/2014, 02:52 PMThis business of no photos for Amazon items is a joke. I don't buy used games from there because I can't see the condition of anything.
Here here! I took a risk and lost just this week.
Found the PS3 Castlevania Lords of Shadow Limited edition (double disc, hardcover book, bigger box, etc.) for $25 and shipped by a third party (not amazon direct). I knew it was too good to be true...sure enough, it was. They sent the standard edition. Already returned.
I got a boxed copy of New Adventure Island for $35 off of amazon not too long ago.
Quote from: guest on 01/31/2014, 08:45 PMQuote from: galam on 01/31/2014, 02:56 PMQuote from: Mathius on 01/31/2014, 02:52 PMThis business of no photos for Amazon items is a joke. I don't buy used games from there because I can't see the condition of anything.
Here here! I took a risk and lost just this week.
Found the PS3 Castlevania Lords of Shadow Limited edition (double disc, hardcover book, bigger box, etc.) for $25 and shipped by a third party (not amazon direct). I knew it was too good to be true...sure enough, it was. They sent the standard edition. Already returned.
I got a boxed copy of New Adventure Island for $35 off of amazon not too long ago.
Sweet find. I love when those things happen.
That's a great score!!!
I paid $7.99 for a new, sealed US JJ and Jeff on Amazon maybe 5 months back.
I opened it immediately =X
Quote from: monads on 02/01/2014, 03:00 AMThat's a great score!!!
I fully expected it to be not right but I lucked out.
Quote from: Mzo on 02/01/2014, 04:31 AMI paid $7.99 for a new, sealed US JJ and Jeff on Amazon maybe 5 months back.
I opened it immediately =X
Nooooooooooo........
(https://imgur.com/RsMl5MY.jpg)
It's not Ebay, but I wanted to know what the general consensus was on this.
http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull (http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull)
Even factory sealed, the price seems bloated beyond reason.
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 02/02/2014, 10:01 AMIt's not Ebay, but I wanted to know what the general consensus was on this.
http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull (http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull)
Even factory sealed, the price seems bloated beyond reason.
Factory sealed premiums don't add the same exponential value to games like the Turbo 4-in-1. If it was a complete game with insert and manual(s) sealed inside cellophane, that would be one thing. A true factory sealed condition for the Gate of Thunder 4-in-1 is a factory sealed TurboDuo, in which case the price would be appropriate. This is simply an incomplete loose copy.
It looks like they may have the remains of tzd's stock, a lot of the games are the same.
Quote from: guest on 02/02/2014, 01:10 PMQuote from: pc_kwajalein on 02/02/2014, 10:01 AMIt's not Ebay, but I wanted to know what the general consensus was on this.
http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull (http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull)
Even factory sealed, the price seems bloated beyond reason.
Factory sealed premiums don't add the same exponential value to games like the Turbo 4-in-1. If it was a complete game with insert and manual(s) sealed inside cellophane, that would be one thing. A true factory sealed condition for the Gate of Thunder 4-in-1 is a factory sealed TurboDuo, in which case the price would be appropriate. This is simply an incomplete loose copy.
They also packaged the 4in1 with Super System Card if you mail ordered it from tti
Quote from: guest on 02/02/2014, 01:42 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/02/2014, 01:10 PMQuote from: pc_kwajalein on 02/02/2014, 10:01 AMIt's not Ebay, but I wanted to know what the general consensus was on this.
http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull (http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull)
Even factory sealed, the price seems bloated beyond reason.
Factory sealed premiums don't add the same exponential value to games like the Turbo 4-in-1. If it was a complete game with insert and manual(s) sealed inside cellophane, that would be one thing. A true factory sealed condition for the Gate of Thunder 4-in-1 is a factory sealed TurboDuo, in which case the price would be appropriate. This is simply an incomplete loose copy.
They also packaged the 4in1 with Super System Card if you mail ordered it from tti
But did they actually package it up or just send an OEM version in the same mailing package? If it was the same as the TurboDuo version, then the mailing package would be the MIB box. I had my TG-16 repaired by NEC bitd and they sent back a new or possibly refurbished unit, complete with every that comes in the retail box. It all came in a generic mailing box though. I wouldn't try to sell that off as MIB/brand new/sealed. It's just as misleading as all the "complete" copies of the OEM Ys I & II. The PAL TurboGrafx ships a loose TurboChip in the box, but selling that along with the photocopy manual as brand new/complete is also misleading.
If the 4-in-1 seller was simply stating the condition as "still sealed" and offering it for the price of a mint copy, that would be one thing. But when he's charging $500 on an obscure site and using lines like this in his description, it's pretty crooked:
"THIS MAY BE THE ONLY FACTORY SEALED GATE OF THUNDER TURBO DUO GAME IN EXISTANCE."
"THIS MAY BE THE ONLY ONE OF THESE YOU CAN FIND."
"Shipping WELL CUSHIONED IN A BOX is $13.00 anywhere in USA with SIGNATURE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION and FULL INSURANCE."
Like I said in my previous post, it's not the same as a retail MIB game as far as premium value goes. It's still something many people would pay an extra $20 for, for the fun of tearing it open. That listing is trying to create a priceless collectible out of a functional game.
I didn't say the price was fair. I was just sating it could be sealed without actually coming with a duo.
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 02/02/2014, 10:01 AMIt's not Ebay, but I wanted to know what the general consensus was on this.
http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull (http://videogamesareus.ecrater.com/p/16200185/gate-of-thunder-factory-y-sealed-w-pull)
Even factory sealed, the price seems bloated beyond reason.
I can't be certain, but it looks like that sticker/post it is under the wrap, on the actual CD, which makes this ANOTHER ecrater reseal.
Ecrater is a joke of seller on ebay. For as much as people hate on Video Grading Authority (VGA), they at least grade actual sealed stuff. Ecrater puts absolutely anything into a plastic case, self-grades (no conflict of interest there!), and sells things as "opened/brand new!" It isn't brand new if its opened, assholes.
I'm not giving VGA any credit, I think the whole sealed/grading thing is kinda stupid to begin with. However, if VGA were your local scumbag casino, then ecrater is the crackhead running three card monty in a back alley so he can afford his drug addiction. Ecrater is a politician that makes Chris Christie look like a saint.
Definitely a gouge job on the GoT, as are all the other games he's selling (some worse than others).
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/02/2014, 02:49 PMThe PAL TurboGrafx ships a loose TurboChip in the box, but selling that along with the photocopy manual as brand new/complete is also misleading.
You sure? There's a spot in the case for a complete jewel case and the guys selling 'em on eBay also have a bajillion "like new" complete unboxed copies of Blazing Lazers, so I assumed they belonged together.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 02/02/2014, 04:02 PMFor as much as people hate on Video Grading Authority (VGA), they at least grade actual sealed stuff.
They've been known to grade re-sealed stuff too.
That may have been a step towards the final packaging design, but everything I've read over the years described exactly what I found after buying mine "new/sealed" years ago: at the bottom of the box was a loose TurboChip with a few 1:1 sized photocopy manual pages. I got Alien Crush and the other commonly mentioned title is BlaZing LaZers. I've seen sellers with lots of these units selling lots of loose "new"
TurboChips in sleeves. There may well have been any combination of complete/sealed-ness to the select games/products used for the test marketing. For incomplete games though, "like new" is the aporopriate description of condition and "incomplete" describes the complete-ness of games that were normally sold with other items.
VGA is one of the biggest sealed game scammers around. He doesn't cover his tracks well and buys up lots of like new games, reseals them and then sells them as factory sealed, guarenteed by decades of game collecting experience.
Saw these, glad no one has bitten. But lord, who would buy these at these prices?
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farrrrrrrt
What on earth do we have going on here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba)
Maybe not gouging, but maybe an issue with bidding nowadays...
Are people really paying $115 for the Soldier Blade box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7)
No.
When you have something and you don't know what it's worth, you set the price prohibitively high, sit back and take some offers.
This guy's already declined a few of them. It wouldn't surprise me if he's actually expecting to get close to that number. I saw a Cadash box I was keeping an eye on go for over $70, so...
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2014, 12:02 PMAre people really paying $115 for the Soldier Blade box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7)
Just the box, no. With the game and manual yes (on eBay).
Quote from: djolof on 02/12/2014, 08:37 PMWhat on earth do we have going on here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba)
Maybe not gouging, but maybe an issue with bidding nowadays...
The sad thing is that some poor chump actually bid
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2014, 01:09 PMQuote from: djolof on 02/12/2014, 08:37 PMWhat on earth do we have going on here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-16-Bundle-Vasteel-Dungeon-Explorer-Sim-Earth-The-Living-/191065220282?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c7c5fe4ba)
Maybe not gouging, but maybe an issue with bidding nowadays...
The sad thing is that some poor chump actually bid
Not that he only bid but bid twice. Which means he bid the first time and then UPPED his max bid. Hense 2 bids on it from the same bidder.
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2014, 12:02 PMAre people really paying $115 for the Soldier Blade box?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-BOX-ONLY-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-Turbo-Duo-/301089641127?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461a5752a7)
Just look at completed listings.
Quote from: guest on 02/03/2014, 12:15 PMDefinitely a gouge job on the GoT, as are all the other games he's selling (some worse than others).
Quote from: guest on 02/02/2014, 02:49 PMThe PAL TurboGrafx ships a loose TurboChip in the box, but selling that along with the photocopy manual as brand new/complete is also misleading.
You sure? There's a spot in the case for a complete jewel case and the guys selling 'em on eBay also have a bajillion "like new" complete unboxed copies of Blazing Lazers, so I assumed they belonged together.
Necro is correct
i can confirm my PAL model came with blazing lazers in case
Quote from: wildfruit on 02/13/2014, 02:13 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 02/03/2014, 12:15 PMDefinitely a gouge job on the GoT, as are all the other games he's selling (some worse than others).
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/02/2014, 02:49 PMThe PAL TurboGrafx ships a loose TurboChip in the box, but selling that along with the photocopy manual as brand new/complete is also misleading.
You sure? There's a spot in the case for a complete jewel case and the guys selling 'em on eBay also have a bajillion "like new" complete unboxed copies of Blazing Lazers, so I assumed they belonged together.
Necro is correct
i can confirm my PAL model came with blazing lazers in case
From everything I've read over the past 15 years, distributers had stacks of oem games, but there was no single definitive title packed in at the packaging stage. Which is why the box doesn't mention any specific pack-in software.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/191065294314?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/191065294314?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
4 Games in a Bundle:
Beyond Shadowgate
Ys Book 1+2
Dragon Slayer
Dungeon Master
Quite pricy, still 2 days to go....
geez, my buddy (bishopcruz on here) was warning me about how bad this scene's become on ebay currently, fortunately i'm down to mostly common wants like Legendary Axe. even stuff i was morbidly curious about like Fighting Street jumped up, shit's crazy.
Quote from: Mzo on 02/13/2014, 12:56 PMI saw a Cadash box I was keeping an eye on go for over $70, so...
one day i'm gonna catch your box fetishism and it's gonna end up worse than my student loans
Quote from: IrishNinja on 02/14/2014, 04:40 AMgeez, my buddy (bishopcruz on here) was warning me about how bad this scene's become on ebay currently, fortunately i'm down to mostly common wants like Legendary Axe. even stuff i was morbidly curious about like Fighting Street jumped up, shit's crazy.
Quote from: Mzo on 02/13/2014, 12:56 PMI saw a Cadash box I was keeping an eye on go for over $70, so...one day i'm gonna catch your box fetishism and it's gonna end up worse than my student loans
You just need to learn how to search sites like eBay and exercise some patience. Fighting Street is still cheap on eBay.
Many common $20 Genesis and SNES games have listings on eBay for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Anyone can ask anything for any game, but it doesn't reflect what they're actually selling for.
Bleh, it looks like I picked a really bad time to jump into the Turbo scene. #-o
Ah well, hopefully some of the more uncommon titles will come back down to a reasonable level down the road... even with my OCD, I couldn't justify the current asking prices for Dragon Slayer, Beyond Shadowgate, and Dungeon Explorer II.
At least there are a lot of good common titles that can still be picked up on the cheap, plus a ton of great PCE stuff!
Not sure if anyone seen this or posted.. But check it out. I got excited, until I read the fine print... ugh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-CD-1989-Original-US-Manual-and-Case-/271397976417?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f30947961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-CD-1989-Original-US-Manual-and-Case-/271397976417?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f30947961)
Quote from: Bernie on 02/14/2014, 06:13 PMNot sure if anyone seen this or posted.. But check it out. I got excited, until I read the fine print... ugh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-CD-1989-Original-US-Manual-and-Case-/271397976417?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f30947961 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-TurboGrafx-16-CD-1989-Original-US-Manual-and-Case-/271397976417?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f30947961)
Yeah, thats a great one :lol:
Best ones are those that show the WHOLE package and then claim "but without XXX from the picture, again you do NOT bid on the CONTENT". Haha, yeah sure dude.
Relisted at a mere $70 for a case/manual? Sweet!
*clicks BIN*
That's kind of annoying. I picked up a Super System Card loose a few years ago. I'd like to own a case but not for infinity dollars. Stupid ebay douchebags.
While System 3.1 card prices were still the same on eBay, I bought mine complete for $80'ish. The manual has some creases, but it just looks like a regular played copy of a game.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3)
at least shipping is free
This loser dared to put Turbo in their name and is now gouging off the rest of their "collection".
http://www.ebay.com/sch/turbo_retrogamer/m.html?item=251453655016&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8bce47e8&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/turbo_retrogamer/m.html?item=251453655016&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8bce47e8&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Probably the crook from my area moved to Ontario. They were selling the "rare" HuCard converter for an outrageous price (along with other items in this seller's shop).
The only shipping option they allow within Canada for their $50 Vasteel map is $20. So you can buy the map alone for double what the game often sells for.
Quote from: guest on 02/23/2014, 02:09 PMThis loser dared to put Turbo in their name and is now gouging off the rest of their "collection".
http://www.ebay.com/sch/turbo_retrogamer/m.html?item=251453655016&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8bce47e8&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/turbo_retrogamer/m.html?item=251453655016&pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8bce47e8&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Probably the crook from my area moved to Ontario. They were selling the "rare" HuCard converter for an outrageous price (along with other items in this seller's shop).
The only shipping option they allow within Canada for their $50 Vasteel map is $20. So you can buy the map alone for double what the game often sells for.
That copy of "Y's IV Fantasm Soldier" made me do a double take LOL
Quote from: esadajr on 02/19/2014, 12:03 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3)
at least shipping is free
Wow, never have I been happier that I bought the Japanese version.
Quote from: guest on 02/24/2014, 12:58 PMQuote from: esadajr on 02/19/2014, 12:03 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3)
at least shipping is free
Wow, never have I been happier that I bought the Japanese version.
What is the "vent hole" mentioned in the description?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 02/24/2014, 09:03 PMWhat is the "vent hole" mentioned in the description?
Small hole(s) in the shrink wrap to let the air out when it was sealed.
Quote from: guest on 02/24/2014, 12:58 PMQuote from: esadajr on 02/19/2014, 12:03 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3)
at least shipping is free
Wow, never have I been happier that I bought the Japanese version.
There is really no reason to have the US version.
Quote from: esadajr on 02/19/2014, 12:03 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Brand-New-Sealed-US-Version-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/161228012755?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2589f03cd3)
at least shipping is free
:lol: I'll keep my $20 copy.
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2014, 09:47 AMSmall hole(s) in the shrink wrap to let the air out when it was sealed.
All my games have massive vent holes. It's funny how much they breathe when you remove the cellophane completely. :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158)
Apparently $500 for a half-complete copy is the new going rate for Beyond Shadowgate? Yeesh.
Quote from: Lochlan on 02/25/2014, 08:48 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158)
Apparently $500 for a half-complete copy is the new going rate for Beyond Shadowgate? Yeesh.
I guess people just went crazy, since the last went away so "cheap"....
Quote from: Lochlan on 02/25/2014, 08:48 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158)
Apparently $500 for a half-complete copy is the new going rate for Beyond Shadowgate? Yeesh.
Too often the collectors with the most to spend aren't familiar with the games or library in general and overpay (by CIB standards) for what they believe are completely complete games. Then they inflate prices further by getting suckered into paying the price of a functionally complete game just for a missing piece of paper or cardboard, after they eventually figure out that their game can be more "complete".
This leads to sellers selling games in pieces, which creates the illusion that CIB copies of games are ultra rare. Which artificially inflates prices for complete games as well as their individual pieces. There's a seller on eBay right now with listings for manuals for all the rare CD games.
He's the guy showing all the manuals in 1 picture, but selling them seperately?
I wondered what he was up to with that and what had happened to the games/boxes.
Strange.
Quote from: Lochlan on 02/25/2014, 08:48 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131120020158)
Apparently $500 for a half-complete copy is the new going rate for Beyond Shadowgate? Yeesh.
He started it at 200. I'm surprised it got bid up that high.
Personally, I have no problems with this seller. :D
Quote from: rtyper on 02/26/2014, 08:54 AMHe's the guy showing all the manuals in 1 picture, but selling them seperately?
I wondered what he was up to with that and what had happened to the games/boxes.
Strange.
Someone on Sega-16 started a thread about this recently. They bought Rayman for Jaguar off of Digitpress and then the manual on eBay and it turned out to be the same seller.
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?26918-I-just-reunited-a-game-with-its-original-manual-Effing-scalpers-dudes (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?26918-I-just-reunited-a-game-with-its-original-manual-Effing-scalpers-dudes)
It's all about maximizing profits and increasing values.
Quote from: guest on 02/26/2014, 10:54 AMQuote from: rtyper on 02/26/2014, 08:54 AMHe's the guy showing all the manuals in 1 picture, but selling them seperately?
I wondered what he was up to with that and what had happened to the games/boxes.
Strange.
Someone on Sega-16 started a thread about this recently. They bought Rayman for Jaguar off of Digitpress and then the manual on eBay and it turned out to be the same seller.
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?26918-I-just-reunited-a-game-with-its-original-manual-Effing-scalpers-dudes (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?26918-I-just-reunited-a-game-with-its-original-manual-Effing-scalpers-dudes)
It's all about maximizing profits and increasing values.
Im so glad most of the games i want for consoles are common, and don't go for that much.
There was some jerk off selling Godzilla game and manual separate recently too.
Quote from: galam on 02/26/2014, 09:38 AMHe started it at 200. I'm surprised it got bid up that high.
Personally, I have no problems with this seller. :D
Ah yeah, I guess that isn't really "gouging"--but this seems like the de facto thread for discussing high prices. Obviously you have no problem with the Dynastic Hero he sold you for $150 ;)
Quote from: Lochlan on 02/26/2014, 03:46 PMQuote from: galam on 02/26/2014, 09:38 AMHe started it at 200. I'm surprised it got bid up that high.
Personally, I have no problems with this seller. :D
Ah yeah, I guess that isn't really "gouging"--but this seems like the de facto thread for discussing high prices. Obviously you have no problem with the Dynastic Hero he sold you for $150 ;)
You noticed that too? I was very upset when I saw that... hope somebody deserving got it at least ](*,)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 02/25/2014, 01:41 PMQuote from: guest on 02/25/2014, 09:47 AMSmall hole(s) in the shrink wrap to let the air out when it was sealed.
All my games have massive vent holes. It's funny how much they breathe when you remove the cellophane completely. :)
=D> :mrgreen: :lol:
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 02/26/2014, 09:45 PMQuote from: Lochlan on 02/26/2014, 03:46 PMQuote from: galam on 02/26/2014, 09:38 AMHe started it at 200. I'm surprised it got bid up that high.
Personally, I have no problems with this seller. :D
Galam got it, and hes an awesome member of this forum. I know if he some day decides to sell it, it will be sold here at a fair price
Ah yeah, I guess that isn't really "gouging"--but this seems like the de facto thread for discussing high prices. Obviously you have no problem with the Dynastic Hero he sold you for $150 ;)
You noticed that too? I was very upset when I saw that... hope somebody deserving got it at least ](*,)
Quote from: wolfman on 02/13/2014, 02:24 PMhttp://www.ebay.de/itm/191065294314?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/191065294314?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
4 Games in a Bundle:
Beyond Shadowgate
Ys Book 1+2
Dragon Slayer
Dungeon Master
Quite pricy, still 2 days to go....
Looks like the winning bidders ain´t too happy with what he/she finally received:
http://feedback.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=auberus&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=191065294314&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller (http://feedback.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=auberus&&_trksid=p2047675.l2560&rt=nc&iid=191065294314&sspagename=VIP:feedback&ftab=FeedbackAsSeller)
Scroll down to see the negative feedback left.
This one sells the same lot 3 times. Just moved the boxes around so that it would look different on first view:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d)
Quote from: wolfman on 02/27/2014, 01:31 PMThis one sells the same lot 3 times. Just moved the boxes around so that it would look different on first view:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d)
That same seller has been selling shitloads of sealed games over the last year. If i recall correctly, he keeps making new usernames (his feedback on the last account or 2 started to slip), so he makes a new one and starts over. Wish I could recall his old usernames. Also, they are the same games but one auction lists Blazing Lazers as opened and NOT sealed.
Quote from: wolfman on 02/27/2014, 01:31 PMThis one sells the same lot 3 times. Just moved the boxes around so that it would look different on first view:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d)
So is he selling those 9 games, getting the money, then not sending it out? They're not super rare, but 9 sealed games for $11 each doesn't seem a terribly bad deal to me...
Quote from: seieienbu on 02/27/2014, 02:37 PMQuote from: wolfman on 02/27/2014, 01:31 PMThis one sells the same lot 3 times. Just moved the boxes around so that it would look different on first view:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Lot-of-9-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Games-new-and-sealed-must-see-ntsc-Lot-28-/271412437021?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f3171201d)
You mean apart from paying a fortune for shipping from Venezuela, import taxes and waiting 8+ weeks to reach you?
So is he selling those 9 games, getting the money, then not sending it out? They're not super rare, but 9 sealed games for $11 each doesn't seem a terribly bad deal to me...
wolfman, you really need to figure out the quote thing. Putting what you're saying in the middle of an old quote makes it look horrible. Post what you want to say BELOW the quote brackets
It may work, but its horribly sun faded and is a mis-mash of different parts for a complete system, but its all yours for $800.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5)
EDIT: My offer of 150.00 got turned down!
Quote from: Flare65 on 02/27/2014, 07:53 PMIt may work, but its horribly sun faded and is a mis-mash of different parts for a complete system, but its all yours for $800.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5)
EDIT: My offer of 150.00 got turned down!
That's nothing, he's also selling a PCE Duo with substitute AC adaptor, mismatched pads and Dracula X for $1000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d)
Quote from: guest on 02/27/2014, 08:06 PMQuote from: Flare65 on 02/27/2014, 07:53 PMIt may work, but its horribly sun faded and is a mis-mash of different parts for a complete system, but its all yours for $800.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5)
EDIT: My offer of 150.00 got turned down!
That's nothing, he's also selling a PCE Duo with substitute AC adaptor, mismatched pads and Dracula X for $1000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d)
What a deal! Lol!
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Is it common for those Super CD Rom add-ons to fade like that?
side topic:
Can somebody check this auction and tell me what you see for a shipping price?
When I look, it says $11.90. I PM'd the seller and asked him if that was to ship it overnight because 12 for a huey is crazy.
He responded and said it's set at $6 and he doesn't know why I see $11.90.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
/games/1943.jpg
I see the shipping price is $10.50 for expedited shipping.
ok, he must have it on some kind of "calculated shipping" based on zip code and not realize it.
thanks Bklyn.
No prob!
Quote from: galam on 02/27/2014, 09:21 PMside topic:
Can somebody check this auction and tell me what you see for a shipping price?
When I look, it says $11.90. I PM'd the seller and asked him if that was to ship it overnight because 12 for a huey is crazy.
He responded and said it's set at $6 and he doesn't know why I see $11.90.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
/games/1943.jpg[/img]
He is mistaken - the only way to get $6.50 is if you have a St Louis zip code. The price varies by zip code, for Canada it is $20 plus $12 in brokerage...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 02/27/2014, 09:46 PMQuote from: galam on 02/27/2014, 09:21 PMside topic:
Can somebody check this auction and tell me what you see for a shipping price?
When I look, it says $11.90. I PM'd the seller and asked him if that was to ship it overnight because 12 for a huey is crazy.
He responded and said it's set at $6 and he doesn't know why I see $11.90.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171249390316&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
/games/1943.jpg
He is mistaken - the only way to get $6.50 is if you have a St Louis zip code. The price varies by zip code, for Canada it is $20 plus $12 in brokerage...
Right, so when he looks at it, Ebay recognizes his zip code as St Louis (duh!) and displays $6.50.
what a dolt. But I want a loose 1943, and it doesn't come up often from a USA seller. But I'm not willing to go $37 even if I win the $25 bid.
(cue BlackTiger with a long list of dirt cheap USA sold listings... :D)
Quote from: munchiaz on 02/27/2014, 10:37 AMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 02/26/2014, 09:45 PMQuote from: Lochlan on 02/26/2014, 03:46 PMQuote from: galam on 02/26/2014, 09:38 AMHe started it at 200. I'm surprised it got bid up that high.
Personally, I have no problems with this seller. :D
Galam got it, and hes an awesome member of this forum. I know if he some day decides to sell it, it will be sold here at a fair price
Ah yeah, I guess that isn't really "gouging"--but this seems like the de facto thread for discussing high prices. Obviously you have no problem with the Dynastic Hero he sold you for $150 ;)
You noticed that too? I was very upset when I saw that... hope somebody deserving got it at least ](*,)
Nuycccce!
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/27/2014, 04:31 PMwolfman, you really need to figure out the quote thing. Putting what you're saying in the middle of an old quote makes it look horrible. Post what you want to say BELOW the quote brackets
i am not the only one roy. look in other threads. happens on occasion...
EDIT: there is no reason to complain just because it happened ONCE.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/27/2014, 08:06 PMQuote from: Flare65 on 02/27/2014, 07:53 PMIt may work, but its horribly sun faded and is a mis-mash of different parts for a complete system, but its all yours for $800.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-seller-PC-Engine-Core-grafx-Super-CD-Rom-System-2-Region-Mod-Excellent-/380852956885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58ac9aeed5)
EDIT: My offer of 150.00 got turned down!
That's nothing, he's also selling a PCE Duo with substitute AC adaptor, mismatched pads and Dracula X for $1000:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-DUO-PC-Engine-Duo-GRAFX-SYSTEM-EXCELLENT-REGION-FREE-Dracula-X-More-/380852865341?pt=Video_Games&hash=item58ac99893d)
It's also for sale on Craigslist too!
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4350316911.html (http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/4350316911.html)
Quote from: guest on 02/28/2014, 03:15 PMQuote from: wolfman on 02/28/2014, 07:54 AMQuote from: RoyVegas on 02/27/2014, 04:31 PMwolfman, you really need to figure out the quote thing. Putting what you're saying in the middle of an old quote makes it look horrible. Post what you want to say BELOW the quote brackets
i am not the only one roy. look in other threads. happens on occasion...
Wolfie, i'm not complaining but I have seen that quite a few times from your posts. Are you posting from a mobile device? This...
/me points around from within the quoted text
This happens to me, too, from time to time when I post from my phone. I think smartphones are dumb when it comes to cursor placement.
Anyway, that concludes the contribution of my $0.02
EDIT: there is no reason to complain just because it happened ONCE.
yes, it was from my cell phone. however the other times when I posted it didn´t happen. it shows up on my browser...the window is so small that i sometimes don´t see, where my cursor is...
If it was only once I wouldn't have mentioned it. lol
Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/28/2014, 05:05 PMIf it was only once I wouldn't have mentioned it. lol
yeah sure dude. get a life.
posted from cell phone btw
Expensive Salamanders are coming back out of the woodwork. Yay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/141207652880?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/141207652880?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Quote from: Mathius on 03/02/2014, 11:06 AMExpensive Salamanders are coming back out of the woodwork. Yay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/141207652880?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCARD-SALAMANDER-COMPLETE-SHOOTER-JAPAN-/141207652880?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
I don't know what's wrong with that seller, but Salamander doesn't even have any kind of wacky range in selling prices. It sells consistently and often on eBay for $20 - $20 complete.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=pc+engine+salamander&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&LH_Complete=1&_nkw=pc+engine+salamander&_sop=15)
Must be one of those "collectards" who glanced at asking prices of results that included various versions of salamander and just based it around one of the higher ones.
OK, either I am going crazy, or I really did see a complete copy of Magical Chase on Ebay for $9,999 yesterday night. Meant to post it here today, but I can't seem to find it anymore.
That's because it sold (I think). I also had the French instructions insert and it was in super nice condition. Still not worth ten grand but there you have it.
It didn't sell. It mysteriously ended like the other listing did a few months back. I'm sure a side deal was met.
It sold.
I offered a zillion and he accepted.
/games/zill.jpg
Zillion is in my top 10 master system list. Might actually be a better game than Magical Chase.
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 03/02/2014, 09:03 PMZillion is in my top 10 master system list. Might actually be a better game than Magical Chase.
This.
lol galam. Laughed more than I should had...
Ridiculous!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Quote from: Mathius on 03/05/2014, 11:29 AMRidiculous!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
Almost NSFW I had to contain my laugh. You still have to pay for shipping lol
Quote from: Mathius on 03/05/2014, 11:29 AMRidiculous!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-Magical-Chase-Japan-BRAND-NEW-/331145424654?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
perhaps they forgot to convert between yen and usd :)
Isn't that one of those resealable cellophane bags?
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 03/05/2014, 08:43 PMIsn't that one of those resealable cellophane bags?
That's what I was thinking too, but he may have put one over the original shrinkwrap to protect it?
The same guy also has a Darius Alpha up at $1400 USD:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/331145422971 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-HuCard-DARIUS-ALPHA-Japan-not-for-sale-/331145422971)
Fuck this guy: $100 Mysterious Song BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-PC-Engine-Read-description-/281281995009?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: ebay selller: seagullzeroMysterious Song RPG Turbografx CD Turbo DUO / Like New /
COMES FROM A NON SMOKING COLLECTORS STORE
Never played. I ended up with two of them, so I'm selling my personal copy. I don't know if this one is a first run or not. The price is set high, to avoid low bidders and those who can't read :), but contact me with a Best Offer and we'll work something out.
I sent him this.
QuoteAre you seriously trying to gouge on a Homebrew game? I hope like heck you reconsider this one, as the developer would certainly NOT be happy about this.
Quote from: guest on 03/09/2014, 03:07 PMFuck this guy: $100 Mysterious Song BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-PC-Engine-Read-description-/281281995009?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: ebay selller: seagullzeroMysterious Song RPG Turbografx CD Turbo DUO / Like New /
COMES FROM A NON SMOKING COLLECTORS STORE
Never played. I ended up with two of them, so I'm selling my personal copy. I don't know if this one is a first run or not. The price is set high, to avoid low bidders and those who can't read :), but contact me with a Best Offer and we'll work something out.
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/09/2014, 03:07 PMFuck this guy: $100 Mysterious Song BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-PC-Engine-Read-description-/281281995009?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: ebay selller: seagullzeroMysterious Song RPG Turbografx CD Turbo DUO / Like New /
COMES FROM A NON SMOKING COLLECTORS STORE
Never played. I ended up with two of them, so I'm selling my personal copy. I don't know if this one is a first run or not. The price is set high, to avoid low bidders and those who can't read :), but contact me with a Best Offer and we'll work something out.
I offered $3 for it.
His reply. Seems he has a reason, and isn't expecting to get 100 bucks. wew!!
QuoteHaha, relax. That's why the best offer is there lol. If I get 40 I'm happy. That's how much my wife paid. I know the author, nice guy. I just don't want to wind up getting it sold for .99 cents ya know? My neo xyx copy went for 20 bucks lol, but I guess that's auctions for ya.
Quote from: guest on 03/09/2014, 04:08 PMQuote from: guest on 03/09/2014, 03:07 PMFuck this guy: $100 Mysterious Song BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-PC-Engine-Read-description-/281281995009?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: ebay selller: seagullzeroMysterious Song RPG Turbografx CD Turbo DUO / Like New /
COMES FROM A NON SMOKING COLLECTORS STORE
Never played. I ended up with two of them, so I'm selling my personal copy. I don't know if this one is a first run or not. The price is set high, to avoid low bidders and those who can't read :), but contact me with a Best Offer and we'll work something out.
I offered $3 for it.
Yes!
Aaaand another one..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-RPG-RARE-FIRST-PRINT-/261419752489?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddd4dc29 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-RPG-RARE-FIRST-PRINT-/261419752489?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddd4dc29)
First print? Wasn't there only one print...that you can still buy?
Hey... that is one of our guys here isn't it? Why gouge it?
Yeah, its him. Appears he's sold more than one at that price. Sad that one of us would do that..... :( I dont know whether I should be happy people want to pay that much for a Homebrew, or sad that one of our own would stoop so low to gouge it like that. Not as high as the other one, but still.... I dunno.. Maybe I shouldnt have an opinion on this. MAYBE, we do need another pressing. I dunno.
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 03/09/2014, 09:26 PMAaaand another one..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-RPG-RARE-FIRST-PRINT-/261419752489?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddd4dc29 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-RPG-RARE-FIRST-PRINT-/261419752489?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddd4dc29)
First print? Wasn't there only one print...that you can still buy?
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/09/2014, 03:07 PMFuck this guy: $100 Mysterious Song BIN (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Turbografx-CD-Turbo-DUO-PC-Engine-Read-description-/281281995009?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: ebay selller: seagullzeroMysterious Song RPG Turbografx CD Turbo DUO / Like New /
COMES FROM A NON SMOKING COLLECTORS STORE
Never played. I ended up with two of them, so I'm selling my personal copy. I don't know if this one is a first run or not. The price is set high, to avoid low bidders and those who can't read :), but contact me with a Best Offer and we'll work something out.
I saw that shit too. Rediculous
*Plays execution drum roll*
I wonder if Rover has noticed this?
i wouldnt worry too much, nothing that rover can do ( aside from not sell to them next time if that's what he wanted to do ), but i wouldn't expect it to sell anyways!.. :) now if it sells for that price then we know the tg16 market is insane and everyone should start making RARE homebrew with a press run of 5 or less ;) actually thats what we should do, a PRETEND run of 5 or a super limited number, sell them for some stupid price on ebay, and then mass release 100's of copies after ;).. lol
He has sold one at that price.. I don't get why a fellow gamer here would do that to another gamer...
he sold one already.. well shit thats different, i hope he donates some profits to rover
Quote from: Bernie on 03/09/2014, 06:56 PMHis reply. Seems he has a reason, and isn't expecting to get 100 bucks. wew!!
QuoteHaha, relax. That's why the best offer is there lol. If I get 40 I'm happy. That's how much my wife paid. I know the author, nice guy. I just don't want to wind up getting it sold for .99 cents ya know? My neo xyx copy went for 20 bucks lol, but I guess that's auctions for ya.
Nope. He can't laugh this shit off by pretending he's open to offers. He's gouging on a homebrew. Period. Rover was here selling copies for $10-20 six weeks ago. It's not even "out of print" yet, as copies are STILL available at gooddealgames.com, although most of our new members are too stupid to do a google search and realize it.
Quote from: Bernie on 03/09/2014, 09:29 PMHey... that is one of our guys here isn't it? Why gouge it?
Yes, our very own Storino. He's always been a POS. Doesn't even know what he's talking about with the "first print run" nonsense.
Quote from: Bernie on 03/09/2014, 09:53 PMHe has sold one at that price.. I don't get why a fellow gamer here would do that to another gamer...
He has sold one, but it sold today at 5:00 and he already got feedback for it... WTF?
So sad.
What an idiot, as always there's someone trying to profit on top of some homebrew developer that worked his ass hard to bring this to the market with little to no return.
Moron.
Storino? I gotta remember that. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Quote from: VestCunt on 03/09/2014, 10:08 PMQuote from: Bernie on 03/09/2014, 09:29 PMHey... that is one of our guys here isn't it? Why gouge it?
Yes, our very own Storino. He's always been a POS. Doesn't even know what he's talking about with the "first print run" nonsense.
Heh, what a surprise.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 04/23/2012, 02:53 PMI agree, but sometimes people buy/resell/buy again/etc, just to get a psychological high kind of like gambling in casinos and the like. They don't really care how much they spend, only that it's within reason because they know (or think) the monetary loss is temporary, and hope they get back all of what they made and then some.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/07/2012, 03:32 AMQuote from: CrackTiger on 09/06/2012, 07:48 PMQuote from: jperryss on 09/06/2012, 07:07 PMQuote from: Keranu on 09/06/2012, 06:48 PMAs far as Storino, I can understand wanting to have a sealed copy; it would feel great to tear open a fresh, new Turbo game like the old days. But as everyone's said, it's not worth the extra production cost to have eBay scammers to spike the cost of our game and rig the market, as they're so eager to do!
Pretty much this. I will order once I'm no longer broke, and not being sealed has no bearing on that decision. But yes, there is something satisfying about liberating a brand new game from its cellophane wrapping.
I would have loved to have had it factory sealed... so I could tear it open. I have a stack of sealed Turbo and PCE games that I am waiting to open until I have the time to immediately play through them afterward. It is a big deal for me, just as I stare at the Now Loading screen of new CD games without blinking to fully take a the game for the first time. But I totally get the reasons for getting them un-sealed.
However, gougers, collectors, etc will still have their kind of fun with it anyway. All that the lack of cellophane means, is that any loose copy can be professionally graded, as they are as they come new. There are likely multiple copies already sent to the VGA.
EDIT:
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 09/05/2012, 11:44 PMWhy didn't the copies come sealed? That was why I ordered it in the first place. There's also a huge crack on the front case. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is out to resell in the future, but it would have been a nice gesture if it was 'sealed'. Would have ordered two copies.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 06/28/2012, 09:23 AMQuote from: Arm on 06/28/2012, 07:31 AMFor those who could be interested, the Pier Solar Definitive Original Soundtrack (including the MCD disc) is now available.
Someone has made a video on youtube : http://youtu.be/0cl4i7PFOoM
Nice, I preordered 3 copies. One to keep sealed, one to open, and one to resell.
I guess an apology is in order, as the reasons behind the decision to not have the games sealed was in fact directed at people like storino03. On the bright side, at least it is an actual game that can be played for only the price of a single copy of a game soundtrack.
Actually, I was being sarcastic about Pier Solar and having three copies. I only purchased one of the reprint edition. Didn't even know about it until this past January. I haven't opened it, but I do plan on buying a play copy sometime when it's not as expensive (for a new one on their website).
Also, if you want, you can check my ebay account (storino03). I don't resell games that I keep sealed or find in the wild (used). Unless it wasn't my liking when I tried it out, but that is super rare. It usually ends up going to the collection.
:( I am not sure if I should be pissed, sad, or just not give a shit.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 03/10/2014, 02:28 PM*damning evidence*
Considering he only bought one copy when it was released, he's probably flipping one of the factory seconds Rover was selling two months ago for $12. That or he swapped out his original cracked case that he was bitching about and it passing it off as "new". Nothing like lying and taking advantage of an independent company's hard work and generosity to make an easy $50 bucks.
I also like how Storino hasn't responded to this thread, but he's been active on the forums today and his ebay username suddenly changed from "storino" to "pikachuwarrior" since the listing went up.
I sent him a message on ebay, basically telling him he should be ashamed of himself, and signed it with my forum name.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HUCARD-GAME-NEC-LOT-ORDYNE-NERD-BLASTERS-DRAGON-SPIRIT-/261417559597?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddb3662d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HUCARD-GAME-NEC-LOT-ORDYNE-NERD-BLASTERS-DRAGON-SPIRIT-/261417559597?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddb3662d)
Don't miss your chance to get the ultra-rare "Nerd Blasters" guys!
Quote from: johnnykonami on 03/10/2014, 07:34 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HUCARD-GAME-NEC-LOT-ORDYNE-NERD-BLASTERS-DRAGON-SPIRIT-/261417559597?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddb3662d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HUCARD-GAME-NEC-LOT-ORDYNE-NERD-BLASTERS-DRAGON-SPIRIT-/261417559597?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3cddb3662d)
Don't miss your chance to get the ultra-rare "Nerd Blasters" guys!
We have a separate thread for wacky auctions:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13195.msg336710#msg336710 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13195.msg336710#msg336710)
QuoteI also like how Storino hasn't responded to this thread, but he's been active on the forums today and his ebay username suddenly changed from "storino" to "pikachuwarrior" since the listing went up.
Wow.
Him changing his name just proves how dishonest he is. I'll never deal with him again, and I am sure there are others. Sad. Just sad...
Well, we all figured the price would skyrocket if the game ever sold out. I literally have one copy left to sell, and that's it... end of the line. Only gooddealgames has any left, although Keranu likely still has just a few that he can bring to shows. We held off the gouging for as long as possible, using every tactic we could possibly think of. And it worked. But I guess all good things must come to an end. Announcing a second pressing would actually drive the cost of the first pressing up higher, although I'm not against the idea itself... if there is sufficient demand for a second print run, we'll do it.
Well, it gets worse. Storino has at least two ebay accounts and has already sold copies to himself to justify his $70 price tag. New thread:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16464.msg337179#msg337179 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16464.msg337179#msg337179)
Quote from: The Old Rover on 03/10/2014, 08:22 PMWe held off the gouging for as long as possible, using every tactic we could possibly think of.
You could have prevented gouging by holding on to your stock and charging the $40 that the game is worth instead of instantly liquidating the remaining inventory for bargain-basement prices well below what anyone else charges.
I agree that gouging is inevitable sooner or later, but Storino is a special case because he's one of our own. He hangs out here, gets to know us, tries to make friends, and takes advantage of our generosity. That's far worse than being just a random ebay scumbag.
Quote from: guest on 03/10/2014, 08:07 PMWe have a separate thread for wacky auctions:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13195.msg336710#msg336710 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=13195.msg336710#msg336710)
Oh yeah, looks like RoyVegas beat me to it there. Oops.
I only liquidated the ones I had when I had run out previously; Keranu still had some stock, so he sent them to me. I have been selling those on the main site for the normal price for the past few months, but I'm literally down to 1 copy remaining. Once it sells, I end the sale on frozenutopia.com... and the gougers will go hog-wild scalping a rare game.
Regardless, you gave away a ton of copies of the best TG16 homebrew to-date for $12-15. There's a reason why none of Mindrec, Aetherbyte, or Revival's releases are being gouged: because they never had a red-light sale and they're still selling them for close to original prices.
QuoteShit hits the fan. Storino's PCEFX account is active, but he doesn't respond to the gouging thread. The ebay listing remains up, but the seller username suddenly changes from "storino03" to "pikachuwarrior," in an attempt to distance his PCEFX reputation and raffle credibility from nefarious gouging activities. Ebay seller feedback shows another $70 Mysterious Song listing that ended on March 9th. Even though the item was relisted and there's no possible way a buyer could have received same-day delivery, the buyer (e***a ( 634 ) left positive feedback for pikachuwarrior the same day the listing ended, showing that Storino has at least two ebay accounts, leaves positive feedback for himself, and fakes sales to legitimize high prices for anyone referencing ebay's sold listings or sites like pricecharting.com.
Technically, he can relist before the first buyer gets the original and leaves feedback. if you have more than one, but only sell them one at a time, then you can immediately relist the other. It lists reasons when you choose to do so, one of them being having multiples of the same item. Either way. its a stupid thing to do. Kinda gets under my skin.
QuoteI agree that gouging is inevitable sooner or later, but Storino is a special case because he's one of our own. He hangs out here, gets to know us, tries to make friends, and takes advantage of our generosity. That's far worse than being just a random ebay scumbag.
This is what gets to me.
Quote from: guest on 03/10/2014, 08:53 PMThere's a reason why none of Mindrec, Aetherbutt, or Revival's releases are being gouged: because they never had a red-light sale and they're still selling them for close to original prices.
With all due respect, I
really don't think that this is the reason. There have been other homebrews that have been gouged before, and not because they were put on sale. A copy of Aetherbutt's Insanity was put up on ebay for a ridiculous amount of money by one of the users here on this very forum. And look at the craziness with gouging Pier Solar... that was being gouged on ebay the day it came out, and it was still selling for full price. It's the perceived rarity/availability of the game, compounded by its popularity.
like a signed Insanity.... total gouge
Rover, I've got to disagree with you on this one. I can't speak for other console scenes and I don't know what the hell Pier Solar is, but the total extent of homebrew gouging on the TurboGrafx can be summer up with two words: Roy Vegas.
That's it. It was an isolated incident of douchebaggery no one has rivaled before or since. Furthermore, it was a special signed or limited copy, IIRC, not standard issue like Mysterious Song. A couple copies of Meteor Blaster have sold for $270 and $50 over the course of ten years on ebay, but those were honest auctions for the Signature Edition, again not standard issue and not BIN gouging.
As for your efforts to discourage gougers, nothing could be further from the truth. Prices for Aetherbyte, Mindrec, and Revival titles have all remained stable as the companies continue to stock copes and sell them directly. You on the other hand, chose to blowout your remaining stock of a one-year-old game at rock-bottom prices. And this isn't a typical Atari clone like other homebrew titles, it's a full-fledged RPG on a console English gamers are starving for.
You've heavily advertised MSR's rarity and a virtual countdown of your stock every step of the way. The front page of Frozen Utopia hypes the "limited stock." Your store has boldly advertised that "there won't be a second pressing" since the game was released. You even used your dwindling stock as a selling point to the sharks on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MYSTERIOUS-SONG-TURBOGRAFX-16-PC-ENGINE-TURBODUO-DEEP-DISCOUNT-FACTORY-2ND-/321277961763?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4acda8a623), "there will never again be another sale like this since these are all the copies like this that we have... this is your only chance to get this game for as cheap as you will ever see it being sold for." You couldn't have set a better stage for gougers.
You've recently discussed the possibility of a reprint on these forums, but refuse to make it identical, while freely admitting that "a second pressing would actually drive the cost of the first pressing up higher."
Searching for Insanity, Pyramid Plunder, Meteor Blaster, Implode, and Revival Chase on ebay yields zero results and zero gouging. Meanwhile, less than two months after your blow-it-out-the-ass sale, two different sellers have Mysterious Song for $70 & $100. In fact, one copy already sold for $109 on January 27th.
I understand if you needed some fast cash back in January or whatever, but don't claim you've been trying to discourage gougers. I suspect you like being the creator of an expensive, sought-after game, else you'd issue an identical reprint or not hype your "last copies!" so much.
EDIT: sorry, some of that was harsh. You're a great guy and I don't mean to me a dick, but you've done several things that have set MSR up for serious gouging in the future.
I don't hype anything, I'm just blatantly honest with things. Maybe I'm naive or whatnot, I dunno. And yeah, we did make a lot of efforts to discourage gougers... that's why we did not sell the game shrink-wrapped (keeps the price baseline), we set up sales on ebay for the same price as on the website (marketplace presence, keeps prices honest), and deliberately sold some copies on the cheap (devaluing discourages reselling). Honestly... people are going to scalp no matter what, and the more popular the game is, the more it's gonna go for.
Maybe I should just shut up from now on. :(
I'm kind of curious what Mysterious Song would go for if you put your last copy up on ebay and just let it work as a no reserve, no BIN auction...
Quote from: guest on 03/10/2014, 11:12 PMRover, I've got to disagree with you on this one. I can't speak for other console scenes and I don't know what the hell Pier Solar is, but the total extent of homebrew gouging on the TurboGrafx can be summer up with two words: Roy Vegas.
That's it. It was an isolated incident of douchebaggery no one has rivaled before or since. Furthermore, it was a special signed or limited copy, IIRC, not standard issue like Mysterious Song. A couple copies of Meteor Blaster have sold for $270 and $50 over the course of ten years on ebay, but those were honest auctions for the Signature Edition, again not standard issue and not BIN gouging.
As for your efforts to discourage gougers, nothing could be further from the truth. Prices for Aetherbutt, Mindrec, and Revival titles have all remained stable as the companies continue to stock copes and sell them directly. You on the other hand, chose to blowout your remaining stock of a one-year-old game at rock-bottom prices. And this isn't a typical Atari clone like other homebrew titles, it's a full-fledged RPG on a console English gamers are starving for.
You've heavily advertised MSR's rarity and a virtual countdown of your stock every step of the way. The front page of Frozen Utopia hypes the "limited stock." Your store has boldly advertised that "there won't be a second pressing" since the game was released. You even used your dwindling stock as a selling point to the sharks on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MYSTERIOUS-SONG-TURBOGRAFX-16-PC-ENGINE-TURBODUO-DEEP-DISCOUNT-FACTORY-2ND-/321277961763?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4acda8a623), "there will never again be another sale like this since these are all the copies like this that we have... this is your only chance to get this game for as cheap as you will ever see it being sold for." You couldn't have set a better stage for gougers.
You've recently discussed the possibility of a reprint on these forums, but refuse to make it identical, while freely admitting that "a second pressing would actually drive the cost of the first pressing up higher."
Searching for Insanity, Pyramid Plunder, Meteor Blaster, Implode, and Revival Chase on ebay yields zero results and zero gouging. Meanwhile, less than two months after your blow-it-out-the-ass sale, two different sellers have Mysterious Song for $70 & $100. In fact, one copy already sold for $109 on January 27th.
I understand if you needed some fast cash back in January or whatever, but don't claim you've been trying to discourage gougers. I suspect you like being the creator of an expensive, sought-after game, else you'd issue an identical reprint or not hype your "last copies!" so much.
EDIT: sorry, some of that was harsh. You're a great guy and I don't mean to me a dick, but you've done several things that have set MSR up for serious gouging in the future.
Did you get lost on your way to Fighting Street? Give the guy a break.
Quote from: guest on 03/10/2014, 11:12 PMI can't speak for other console scenes and I don't know what the hell Pier Solar is, but the total extent of homebrew gouging on the TurboGrafx can be summer up with two words: Roy Vegas.
That's it. It was an isolated incident of douchebaggery no one has rivaled before or since. Furthermore, it was a special signed or limited copy, IIRC, not standard issue like Mysterious Song. A couple copies of Meteor Blaster have sold for $270 and $50 over the course of ten years on ebay, but those were honest auctions for the Signature Edition, again not standard issue and not BIN gouging.
Your view of it is pretty one sided since you wern't directly involved in any of it. Your stating a lot of things you have no in depth knowledge of.
Yes I put those Signature/CCAG homebrew games them up for sale on eBay with huge "Buy it Nows" but guess where they sold? They were sold to a member HERE, on this forum, who sent me a message here with an offer and were sold OFF eBay.
How about the Meteor Blaster DX Signature Edition that I GAVE to a member here for free (he can chime in if he sees this and wants). Of course you wouldn't know that happened nor would I expect you to.
If you could also please provide a little proof on your auction facts. I sold one of my Meteor Blaster DX Signature Editions at what you call "an honest auction" and it ended at $89.69 (I know, it's in my feedback). So was my auction a third auction you missed or did you confuse that with the $50 auction?
A majority of what your saying about me is your biased opinion and nothing more. There's no fact to what you said other than they were listed INITIALLY on eBay with high "Buy it Now's". The rest is biased opinion based on what you perceived happened.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMQuote from: guest on 03/10/2014, 11:12 PMI can't speak for other console scenes and I don't know what the hell Pier Solar is, but the total extent of homebrew gouging on the TurboGrafx can be summer up with two words: Roy Vegas.
That's it. It was an isolated incident of douchebaggery no one has rivaled before or since. Furthermore, it was a special signed or limited copy, IIRC, not standard issue like Mysterious Song. A couple copies of Meteor Blaster have sold for $270 and $50 over the course of ten years on ebay, but those were honest auctions for the Signature Edition, again not standard issue and not BIN gouging.
How about the Meteor Blaster DX Signature Edition that I GAVE to a member here for free (he can chime in if he sees this and wants). Of course you wouldn't know that happened nor would I expect you to.
Indeed he did
All this stuff predates my membership here, but Roy has given me some great deals. No complaints here.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMYour view of it is pretty one sided since you wern't directly involved in any of it. Your stating a lot of things you have no in depth knowledge of.
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A majority of what your saying about me is your biased opinion and nothing more. There's no fact to what you said other than they were listed INITIALLY on eBay with high "Buy it Now's". The rest is biased opinion based on what you perceived happened.
Give it a fucking rest, Roy. You know what you did was shitty.
I don't have the investment in this topic as some do, but I think that affords me the ability to view this a little more objectively.
I don't see the link between selling seconds of MS at a reduced price and price gouging. If I was an outsider or new to the scene, that make me believe that the game didn't sell well, and he is having a fire sale just to get rid of the things. That would make me less inclined to buy them for reselling on eBay.Especially for gouged prices, and especially when the game can still be bought at regular retail.
I can see your point on the "Rare/limited quantity" hype, but they're out to sell these things, and people are more likely to buy when they feel they are getting something special.
I think that this gouger is just an ass trying to con unsuspecting gamers, and I really don't feel any of Rovers actions promoted it. This guy would have probably done the same thing regardless.
And who buys a game, especially a homebrew, straight from eBay without Googling it to check reviews and such. And if you were to Google it you would see that it is still available at retail prices. If you blindly go buy a game off eBay just because the seller says its rare, you deserve to get gouged.
Just my 2¢
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMQuote from: VestCunt on 03/10/2014, 11:12 PMI can't speak for other console scenes and I don't know what the hell Pier Solar is, but the total extent of homebrew gouging on the TurboGrafx can be summer up with two words: Roy Vegas.
That's it. It was an isolated incident of douchebaggery no one has rivaled before or since. Furthermore, it was a special signed or limited copy, IIRC, not standard issue like Mysterious Song. A couple copies of Meteor Blaster have sold for $270 and $50 over the course of ten years on ebay, but those were honest auctions for the Signature Edition, again not standard issue and not BIN gouging.
Your view of it is pretty one sided since you wern't directly involved in any of it. Your stating a lot of things you have no in depth knowledge of.
Yes I put those Signature/CCAG homebrew games them up for sale on eBay with huge "Buy it Nows" but guess where they sold? They were sold to a member HERE, on this forum, who sent me a message here with an offer and were sold OFF eBay.
How about the Meteor Blaster DX Signature Edition that I GAVE to a member here for free (he can chime in if he sees this and wants). Of course you wouldn't know that happened nor would I expect you to.
If you could also please provide a little proof on your auction facts. I sold one of my Meteor Blaster DX Signature Editions at what you call "an honest auction" and it ended at $89.69 (I know, it's in my feedback). So was my auction a third auction you missed or did you confuse that with the $50 auction?
A majority of what your saying about me is your biased opinion and nothing more. There's no fact to what you said other than they were listed INITIALLY on eBay with high "Buy it Now's". The rest is biased opinion based on what you perceived happened.
What were your plans if the initial "high Buy it Now" listings had been purchased at your top prices, before you had a chance to make any side deals?
Quote from: guest on 03/11/2014, 03:33 PMQuote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMYour view of it is pretty one sided since you wern't directly involved in any of it. Your stating a lot of things you have no in depth knowledge of.
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A majority of what your saying about me is your biased opinion and nothing more. There's no fact to what you said other than they were listed INITIALLY on eBay with high "Buy it Now's". The rest is biased opinion based on what you perceived happened.
Give it a fucking rest, Roy. You know what you did was shitty.
I never said what I did was right or wrong. I merely took the opportunity to rebut the inaccuracies. That's what some people don't get, I never denied what I did, I tried to respond to the rumors being spread that wern't true. New people would come in see a bunch of random rumor crap from people like vestcunt and just buy in to it, hook line and sinker. He has no clue what happened as his involvement was nil.
Coming from YOU, telling me to give it a rest is pathetic Necro. You're the type of person around here that people respect and you typically correct inaccuracies and straighten things out when you can. In this case however, you're basically telling me to shut up and let vestcunt say whatever he wants, true or not. That's poor.
If you feel the topic should be put to rest, maybe you should be telling vestcunt to give it a rest. As long as people post inaccuracies about what happened, I'll be there to correct them.
Then please point out the plethora of perfidy.
You won't find what's not there, as he didn't say where it sold or for how much, claim that you denied what happened, or that you were involved in either of those MBDX sales. The only meat is him saying that the only Turbob homebrew douchebaggery was from you (aside from Storino, presumably), and I don't think many here are going to argue otherwise.
Furthermore, whether or not it eventually sold on eBay is irrelevant anyway. An attempt at gouging is no better than succeeding (half of what's in this thread never sells), and we both know that you would have taken the money if it had sold before someone here made an offer.
Quote from: guest on 03/11/2014, 05:06 PMThen please point out the plethora of perfidy.
I said inaccurate and biased opinion, not perfidy.
perfidy = deceitfulness = concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Try again.
Yes, that's what perfidy means. Which is the word YOU used, not me.
I said he used biased opinion and inaccuracies.
You try again.
So in other words, you've got nothing. Color me unsurprised.
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Any chance someone has a picture of the different signature editions .. Would have been cool to own one of them :). Sometimes being in other parts of the world sucks when you cant attend things like CCAG.
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 03/11/2014, 07:21 PMAny chance someone has a picture of the different signature editions .. Would have been cool to own one of them :). Sometimes being in other parts of the world sucks when you cant attend things like CCAG.
Don't you know pictures never helped anyone but Noobs?:
Exterior differences, Signature Edition sticker on the front and it's signed and numbered (which should match the number on the title screen) on the back of the manual.
Regular:
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/TurbografxCollection4019.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/TurbografxCollection4019.jpg.html)
Signature:
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/MeteorBlasterDXSignatureEdition.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/MeteorBlasterDXSignatureEdition.jpg.html)
Inside:
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/008.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/008.jpg.html)
There are other in game differences also. An extra ship, Customized title screen (personal message and copy ??/?? on the top right), music and 1 more thing I don't recall (but i think it had something to do with an updated version of the extra in game game LOOP.
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/001.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/001.jpg.html)
Can i ask how you signed up for one of these editions? I can remember anything about them, how call is it to have your name in the game :)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 03/11/2014, 07:21 PMAny chance someone has a picture of the different signature editions .. Would have been cool to own one of them :). Sometimes being in other parts of the world sucks when you cant attend things like CCAG.
Insanity has a few variants also (I'm sure Ark will LOVE me for this one, if he doesn't enough already):
The regular version may or may not be signed and is a pressed disc.
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/Insanity.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/Insanity.jpg.html)
There was another lightscribe disc that Ark did for CCAG and only made 20 copies (hand numbered). This may or may not be signed:
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityCCAG.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityCCAG.jpg.html)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityCCAGInside.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityCCAGInside.jpg.html)
Then if you preordered Insanity it came with an extra Soundtrack disc, was numbered and may or may not be signed.
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityPreorderVersion.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityPreorderVersion.jpg.html)
(http://i667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityPreorderVersionInside.jpg) (http://s667.photobucket.com/user/royvegas/media/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/InsanityPreorderVersionInside.jpg.html)
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 03/11/2014, 07:37 PMCan i ask how you signed up for one of these editions? I can remember anything about them, how call is it to have your name in the game :)
You just had to request it and order it as a Signature Edition. He was only going to make 100 but I think he ran out of games to do them on once he hit around 60.
Edit: To clear up any confusion. This statement was about Meteor Blaster DX.
ok cool thanks for the lesson in signature editions :)
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 07:34 PMThere are other in game differences also. An extra ship, Customized title screen (personal message and copy ??/?? on the top right), music and 1 more thing I don't recall (but i think it had something to do with an updated version of the extra in game game LOOP.
Yep, it's Loop 2.0. There's also "slight graphical tweeks" (whatever they are), the DX on the title screen is differently colored, and a hidden/unlockable demo to find.
All these improvements (and a Mindrec logo splash screen change) are in the pressed version too.
Quote from: guest on 03/11/2014, 04:01 PMI don't see the link between selling seconds of MS at a reduced price and price gouging.
Selling some cheap seconds is no big deal, but Frozen Utopia dumped their entire stock for bargain basement prices in slightly over twelve months (firsts for $15, seconds for $12.95). Fans didn't have much time to hear about the game and get it through official channels before being left at the mercy of gougers. We can debate this stuff, but the fact that MSR is the ONLY TG16 homebrew being gouged on ebay, two months after the clearance sales, is pretty hard to refute.
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMYuor veiw of it is pterty one siedd snice you we'nrt dcelrtiy ievnolvd in any of it. Yuor stintag a lot of tgnihs you hvae no in dteph knweodgle of.
Yes I put tsohe Sirtnague/CACG hbemreow gmeas tehm up for slae on eaBy wtih hgue "Buy it Nwos" but guses wehre tehy slod? Tehy wree slod to a mebmer HREE, on tihs fuorm, who snet me a msagsee hree wtih an ofefr and wree slod OFF eaBy.
How aubot the Moeter Bstlear DX Sratniuge Eoitidn taht I GVAE to a memebr hree for fere (he can cmhie in if he sees tihs and wtans). Of curose you wulndo't konw taht hpeaepnd nor wolud I ecpxet you to.
If you culod aslo pesale povidre a llttie poorf on yuor auoictn ftcas. I slod one of my Moeter Bsetalr DX Sgnuraite Eitnoids at waht you clal "an hesont aiotcun" and it eendd at $89.69 (I konw, i'ts in my facbeedk). So was my auoticn a trihd atiocun you meissd or did you csonfue taht wtih the $50 aictoun?
A mjtaoiry of waht yuor sanyig auobt me is yuor bsiaed oinpoin and nntihog mroe. Thr'ees no fcat to waht you siad oehtr tahn tehy wree letisd IILNTALIY on eaBy wtih hgih "Buy it N'ows". The rset is bisead onopiin bsead on waht you pevercied hneepapd.
Whatever. Don't need to hear your life story, Roy. As for proof, you deleted it, remember?
I will cherish my signed MSR from Rove 4evar :D
It was exciting to finally get the game and play it after all that discussion in chatbox for what seemed like years.
Quote from: guest on 03/12/2014, 04:17 PMWhatever. Don't need to hear your life story, Roy. As for proof, you deleted it, remember?
Quote from: RoyVegas on 03/11/2014, 02:29 PMIf you could also please provide a little proof on your auction facts.
I didn't delete auction prices on eBay, which is what I asked you to provide since you were stating there were only 2.
Quote from: guest on 03/12/2014, 04:38 PMI will cherish my signed MSR from Rove 4evar :D
It was exciting to finally get the game and play it after all that discussion in chatbox for what seemed like years.
I'm pretty sure it was years :) Well worth the wait though!
EDIT: How come Rover didn't sign mine?! :(
Quote from: guest on 03/12/2014, 05:15 PMQuote from: guest on 03/12/2014, 04:38 PMI will cherish my signed MSR from Rove 4evar :D
It was exciting to finally get the game and play it after all that discussion in chatbox for what seemed like years.
I'm pretty sure it was years :) Well worth the wait though!
EDIT: How come Rover didn't sign mine?! :(
I think it was mainly a logistics thing because right when he got his shipment in I begged him a lot like a whiny child to sign my copy before sending it out.
not quite the usual gouging i guess, but interesting all the same, heh:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/To-the-customer-who-didnt-think-before-he-well-he-just-didnt-think-/121214037903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38eb6f8f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/To-the-customer-who-didnt-think-before-he-well-he-just-didnt-think-/121214037903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38eb6f8f)
How 'bout Turbo gouging on FaceBook?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/)
Quote from: Mathius on 03/30/2014, 03:42 PMHow 'bout Turbo gouging on FaceBook?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/)
If one had facebook, one could see such link.
Quote from: Mathius on 03/30/2014, 03:42 PMHow 'bout Turbo gouging on FaceBook?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/)
It's a closed group.
Quote from: Nulltard on 03/30/2014, 05:09 PMWmac is selling his r@rez on the facebooks for the same prices he is offering here. High, yes, but less than ebay prices at least. He'll still probably make more at the asking prices here than he would on ebay after fees and shit... that said, prices are low enough that i'd've jumped on a few if not for my coke & hooker habit.
What? There all stupid high. $800 for super air Zonk?
The funny part is this is the second time around he has sold out to the mighty dollar, and I think it's the same excuse as last time. Check out his arcade line up in his sig, he is really hurt'n for cash. Hahaha..
Just a little steep, yeah. Anyone, regardless of the sitch that charges more than five hunsky for Super Air Zonk, smells in a bad way. Meh meh meh.
Sorry about that. Here is the copy/pasted list:
i have several super cd for sale..s erious inquire only..
1. Camp California - $150
2. Bonk 3 Super CD - $450 - sold
3. Super Air Zonk - $800
4. Cotton - $300 - sold
5. Beyond Shadowgate - $400 - sold
6. Godzilla - $150
7. Terraforming - $800
8. Dungeon Explorer 2 - $300
9. Mighty and Magic 3 - $300 - sold
10. Exile 2 (W Foil) - $200
11. Exile 2 (w/o Foil) - $150
Serious inquire only. Don Russell Suggested me to sell here. Paypal only.
Billygoins - ebay member
wmacmonagle - forum member..
u can find me anywhere to see my feedbacks.. thanks
-wmac..private message please
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2014, 05:09 PMWmac is selling his r@rez on the facebooks for the same prices he is offering here. High, yes, but less than ebay prices at least. He'll still probably make more at the asking prices here than he would on ebay after fees and shit... that said, prices are low enough that i'd've jumped on a few if not for my coke & hooker habit.
Yeah, null, I'd call those prices head-smackingly high.
Ballin' out of control if you can afford starbucks prices. $8 for a coffee? No thank you!
A few of those prices are high, but most are about market value IMO. I bought Camp California and Godzilla from him and feel fine about the prices. Beyond Shadowgate is kind of a deal IMO considering how much it's been going for lately, although I'm sure more than a few people around here might disagree.
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas? Dude has nothing but obey up for auction, including copies (somtimes multiple copies) of every homebrew game (insanity, pyramid plunder, meteor blaster, mysterious song, implode). He's starting them as $0.99 auctions so I'd not say it is a gouge, just peculiar to see so much homebrew on ebay, let alone from the same seller.
Perhaps there has been an "intervention" and a hoarder's family is selling everything in the home.
Do the eBay listings mention anything about being stored in a "smoker-free, vermin infested, feces encrusted" environment?
Be careful.
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas? Dude has nothing but obey up for auction, including copies (somtimes multiple copies) of every homebrew game (insanity, pyramid plunder, meteor blaster, mysterious song, implode). He's starting them as $0.99 auctions so I'd not say it is a gouge, just peculiar to see so much homebrew on ebay, let alone from the same seller.
Perhaps there has been an "intervention" and a hoarder's family is selling everything in the home.
Do the eBay listings mention anything about being stored in a "smoker-free, vermin-infested, feces-encrusted" environment?
Be careful.
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas? Dude has nothing but obey up for auction, including copies (somtimes multiple copies) of every homebrew game (insanity, pyramid plunder, meteor blaster, mysterious song, implode). He's starting them as $0.99 auctions so I'd not say it is a gouge, just peculiar to see so much homebrew on ebay, let alone from the same seller.
Yep, that ebay ID definitely belongs to a PCEFXer, who's still an active member on here. I've never bought anything from him, though.
Quote from: IrishNinja on 03/16/2014, 06:11 PMnot quite the usual gouging i guess, but interesting all the same, heh:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/To-the-customer-who-didnt-think-before-he-well-he-just-didnt-think-/121214037903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38eb6f8f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/To-the-customer-who-didnt-think-before-he-well-he-just-didnt-think-/121214037903?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c38eb6f8f)
Holy smokes!!! Looney toon manifesto!
Quote from: galam on 03/30/2014, 04:55 PMQuote from: Mathius on 03/30/2014, 03:42 PMHow 'bout Turbo gouging on FaceBook?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TurbografxPCEngine/permalink/676245969109850/)
If one had facebook, one could see such link.
Ha! I don't have a face book either
Quote from: Nulltard on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas?
I believe that's Roy. Most of his stuff is on the high end of BINs and often goes unsold.
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas?
It is RoyVegas. He changed his eBay handle recently, probably to avoid getting recognized. He dumped a bunch of really rare stuff recently, some for very high prices. I bought a couple of the rarer items off him myself.
Quote from: Lochlan on 03/31/2014, 01:56 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas?
It is RoyVegas. He changed his eBay handle recently, probably to avoid getting recognized. He dumped a bunch of really rare stuff recently, some for very high prices. I bought a couple of the rarer items off him myself.
good old Roy.. hahaha
Start the countdown for him to come in and say we're all biased and have our facts wrong.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 03/31/2014, 03:30 PMStart the countdown for him to come in and say we're all biased and have our facts wrong.
hahaha... we should of asked him if he was selling, its our fault they went to ebay.
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 11:05 AMQuote from: guest on 03/31/2014, 07:58 AMIs anyone familiar with the eBay seller "draggindawgs" out of Las Vegas?
I believe that's Roy. Most of his stuff is on the high end of BINs and often goes unsold.
i bit the bullet on $80 neutopia II BIN. ive been looking for one and was willing to go $100.
...let the stoning begin...
but at least im being transparent.
Bonk 3 hucard just went for $133 USD. I know it's pricey but that seems nuts to me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-HuCard-Only-/261433433893?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:CA:3160 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-1993-HuCard-Only-/261433433893?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:CA:3160)
Turbo EverDrive baby. Never have to buy another HuCARD. :)
$1600 for a worn copy of Dynastic Hero:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile)
Quote from: guest on 04/04/2014, 12:20 PM$1600 for a worn copy of Dynastic Hero:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile)
I saw that too. Cray Cray
:shock: The prices just seem to keep going up and up on Turbo CD stuff:
$600 Beyond Shadowgate
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-Super-CD-w-POSTER-Complete-MINT-Turbografx-16-/251494800522?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8e421c8a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-Super-CD-w-POSTER-Complete-MINT-Turbografx-16-/251494800522?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8e421c8a)
$250 Exile II
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Super-CD-Complete-MINT-Turbografx-16-/251494811535?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8e42478f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exile-Wicked-Phenomenon-Super-CD-Complete-MINT-Turbografx-16-/251494811535?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8e42478f)
$220 Vasteel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251495067546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251495067546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/04/2014, 12:20 PM$1600 for a worn copy of Dynastic Hero:
wmac has him undercut by $95.19. Ain't he a peach?
Quote from: guest on 04/04/2014, 12:20 PM$1600 for a worn copy of Dynastic Hero:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile)
Yeah, definitely not "mint" as the seller states. Gouging and a false description. [-X
Quote from: guest on 04/04/2014, 12:20 PM$1600 for a worn copy of Dynastic Hero:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/itm/351041109077?redirect=mobile)
So many other things I'd rather spend $1600 on
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pokemon-Fan-Collectors-This-Item-is-Rarer-Than-Nintendos-Stadium-Events-LOOKIE-/371035551385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5663713699 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pokemon-Fan-Collectors-This-Item-is-Rarer-Than-Nintendos-Stadium-Events-LOOKIE-/371035551385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5663713699)
not pce but still
Quote from: guest on 04/05/2014, 02:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Pokemon-Fan-Collectors-This-Item-is-Rarer-Than-Nintendos-Stadium-Events-LOOKIE-/371035551385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5663713699 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pokemon-Fan-Collectors-This-Item-is-Rarer-Than-Nintendos-Stadium-Events-LOOKIE-/371035551385?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5663713699)
not pce but still
What.
^^ i offered $650 and it auto-declined.
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2014, 10:40 AMBWAHAHAHAHAAHHA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141252973429 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141252973429)
$750 for an UNGRADED Dragon Slayer... is this game the next Magical Chaise or something?
Sealed games make me sad... someone needs to liberate that Dragon Slayer from its shrink wrap and give it some sweet, sweet playing!
Oh well, at least it's not trapped in one of those acrylic coffins. :roll:
its not "acrylic coffin"
its "nintendo age box"
besides, the box doesnt mean shit...when the game is priced the same as if they were trying to pork somebody with a VGA price anyway.
i was kidding about the offer
iirc I paid $35 for a copy of Dragonslayer about a year ago. Good game, would highly recommend for $35. ~22 times that amount? Can't say I'd recommend it!
i just got gem copy with map for 50.
i think 50-60 is fair for dragon slayer. does it go for less sometimes? Yes.
does it go for more? YES.
But RPGs are usually a bit more pricey anyway, and its a decent one.
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2014, 01:49 PMHindsight. I was put off by the 1/4 screen gameplay window and i think it was before I'd found these forums and read so many rave reviews of the game. If only I had it to do over... but no, Esteban and his aura of raffle winningness have wrecked my chances...
/me slowly, dejectedly, ambles over to his CDR and burns off a copy
It just... it's not the same. :cry:
It's a great game. :pcgs:
My biggest gripe with DS is i hate lazy RPGs with no spell animations during battles.
^agreed, reason # 32 that i didn't love Phantasy Star III, as an aside
wait, i forget if CF2 had them, it's been so long
Yes, it does, because its perfect.
still the meanest damn ending ive seen in a game though
Quote from: IrishNinja on 04/11/2014, 05:43 PM^agreed, reason # 32 that i didn't love Phantasy Star III, as an aside
wait, i forget if CF2 had them, it's been so long
CF2 does, they just aren't very nice.
The battles in DS are what make it more enjoyable than so many other 16-bit RPGs.
Quote from: guest on 04/11/2014, 07:01 PMThe battles in DS are what make it more enjoyable than so many other 16-bit RPGs.
How so?
I did a post search and didn't get any matches on this thread so ill go ahead.
A seller on ebay called rarebucky
My word gouges abound too many to list have a look
www.ebay.com/sch/rarebucky/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
^as a rule i don't fuck with dudes who do VGA or whatever sealed ratings for games, really not my scene
Holy shit on a piece of toast, I just did an eBay search for Lords of Thunder, and I'm now realizing that the game I bought brand new for about $35 from TZD during their final days is now apparently worth hundreds of dollars to the lunatics on eBay. I'm starting to think that I should invest in a safe! :shock:
I am waiting for this whole bubble to burst...
Quote from: Arjak on 04/12/2014, 08:40 PMHoly shit on a piece of toast, I just did an eBay search for Lords of Thunder, and I'm now realizing that the game I bought brand new for about $35 from TZD during their final days is now apparently worth hundreds of dollars to the lunatics on eBay. I'm starting to think that I should invest in a safe! :shock:
Which really sucks since LoT is an amazing piece of shooting bliss. Never played the Sega CD versions but I'm sure they won't be spared from the price hikes.
Quote from: wolfman on 04/13/2014, 06:00 AMI am waiting for this whole bubble to burst...
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16341.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16341.0)
:D
Quote from: wolfman on 04/13/2014, 06:00 AMI am waiting for this whole bubble to burst...
I gave up on the US version, and just picked up the PCE release instead. I love games with low language barriers 8)
It's like people just randomly pick games and go "Yes, now is the time to gouge the hell out of this game!" It really can't be because the game is becoming hard to find. It probably has the most cd copies out there than the other U.S. SCD based games.
Quote from: Arjak on 04/12/2014, 08:40 PMHoly shit on a piece of toast, I just did an eBay search for Lords of Thunder, and I'm now realizing that the game I bought brand new for about $35 from TZD during their final days is now apparently worth hundreds of dollars to the lunatics on eBay. I'm starting to think that I should invest in a safe! :shock:
I bought a brand new one off of ebay maybe 2 years ago, and I was also buying NES carts for a couple bucks a piece around the same time. I don't know what happened since then, but you could buy those for 3-4 bucks a piece - nowadays everything is grossly inflated. I've heard a few theories that some of the Let's Play type shows on youtube are driving up interest, who knows? In some of the other forums I haunt, people consider the TG-16 some kind of hidden gem, which is weird since most of us here have had our consoles since launch.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 04/13/2014, 05:50 PMI've heard a few theories that some of the Let's Play type shows on youtube are driving up interest, who knows?
I do know that this doesn't help. Example; Game Grumps covered Pocky & Rocky and the already expensive game got a whole lot more expensive. Love those guys, but it gets kind of annoying that you almost have to pick up any retro game they play that looks decent the second they start showing it off otherwise might be a pain later to snag for a good price.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 04/13/2014, 06:17 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 04/13/2014, 05:50 PMI've heard a few theories that some of the Let's Play type shows on youtube are driving up interest, who knows?
I do know that this doesn't help. Example; Game Grumps covered Pocky & Rocky and the already expensive game got a whole lot more expensive. Love those guys, but it gets kind of annoying that you almost have to pick up any retro game they play that looks decent the second they start showing it off otherwise might be a pain later to snag for a good price.
Yeah, it'll only be a matter of time before every decent game will have this happen to it. I guess it's not a total loss if you can't get one game or another thanks to emulation, so at least everybody will be able to play. But of course it's almost an entirely different experience to have the real thing!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 04/13/2014, 06:17 PMI do know that this doesn't help. Example; Game Grumps covered Pocky & Rocky and the already expensive game got a whole lot more expensive. Love those guys, but it gets kind of annoying that you almost have to pick up any retro game they play that looks decent the second they start showing it off otherwise might be a pain later to snag for a good price.
The worst effect I've ever seen was when Mike Matei released this video (https://youtu.be/2yAJOu3btoY) on the AVGN's channel. (James and Mike are best buds, free publicity for Mike). Almost every game in his list spiked by 50% or more in the following months... Hagane had it the worst - it spiked from being a $50-60 game, all the way up to $350. It now goes for $250 regularly.
The video was released in July of 2012. I realize most people here don't like VGPC, but their charts tell the story.
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/wild-guns (http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/wild-guns)
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/hagane-the-final-conflict (http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/hagane-the-final-conflict)
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/knights-of-the-round (http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/knights-of-the-round)
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/king-of-dragons (http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/king-of-dragons)
http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/firepower-2000 (http://videogames.pricecharting.com/game/super-nintendo/firepower-2000)
That is an insane amount of control over the video game market.
It's not one guy making a video "controlling" the market; look at their index for all SNES licensed games and you'll see the same exact trajectory.
Effing. Disgusting. This shite needs to stop. :(
Supply and demand, that's capitalism for you.
Kicking myself for not getting some games before they took off... I cringe a little when a new Game Center CX or AVGN or similar is released featuring a game I haven't yet gotten for myself. I always hope to see more PC Engine on GCX, maybe it's good that I don't!
Quote from: dallaspattern on 04/17/2014, 07:24 PMSupply and demand, that's capitalism for you.
Except this isn't simply a case of supply and demand.
Which is why its roms and flash carts for me. Anything retro that's non Obey CD, is best played that way. Frigging insane, stop the insanity...don't buy shit.
I don't see anything out of the ordinary with those game charts.
-Wild Guns
-Hagane
-Knights Of The Round
-King Of The Dragons
-FirePower 2000
It looks to me like a big spender caused a spike in the prices and they seem to come down just as fast.
Haven't one or two of those games been slated on Game Sack etc (FirePower 2000 sticks out)
so they're not all 'top quality' games.
Someone wasn't sucking up the cream of snes games, just the CIB copies, which always command a premium whatever the format and this naturally dragged up the unboxed versions as well.
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2014, 07:53 PMQuote from: dallaspattern on 04/17/2014, 07:24 PMSupply and demand, that's capitalism for you.
Except this isn't simply a case of supply and demand.
It's not super cut and dry, but for sure it is. Only difference is that the demand is manufactured.
Quote from: dallaspattern on 04/18/2014, 02:11 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 04/17/2014, 07:53 PMQuote from: dallaspattern on 04/17/2014, 07:24 PMSupply and demand, that's capitalism for you.
Except this isn't simply a case of supply and demand.
It's not super cut and dry, but for sure it is. Only difference is that the demand is manufactured.
Unfortunately, so is supply, as resellers buy up multiple copies of games with inflation potential, then sit on stacks of them and only trickle them out at strategic times. The "market" is no longer enthusiasts buying, selling and trading games.
It's a dirty, dirty thing indeed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8)
Boxed turbo Duo Controller for 105.00 buy it now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96)
Turbo duo controller, no box, 80.00 buy it now
....... WOW
Quote from: tggodfrey on 04/21/2014, 02:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8)
Boxed turbo Duo Controller for 105.00 buy it now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96)
Turbo duo controller, no box, 80.00 buy it now
....... WOW
At prices like that you'd think these were CDi controllers :P
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/21/2014, 07:32 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 04/21/2014, 02:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8)
Boxed turbo Duo Controller for 105.00 buy it now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96)
Turbo duo controller, no box, 80.00 buy it now
....... WOW
At prices like that you'd think these were CDi controllers :P
Didn't know CDi controllers were that expensive.
This shit has gotten ridiculous!!!
Quote from: guest on 04/21/2014, 05:20 PMThis shit has gotten ridiculous!!!
Might even say B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 04/21/2014, 05:14 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/21/2014, 07:32 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 04/21/2014, 02:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8)
Boxed turbo Duo Controller for 105.00 buy it now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96)
Turbo duo controller, no box, 80.00 buy it now
....... WOW
At prices like that you'd think these were CDi controllers :P
Didn't know CDi controllers were that expensive.
It's hard to find ones that still work. My CDi's controller works, the remote doesn't. I only use it for Tetris and I can't tell you the last time I even hooked it up. Unless you have childhood memories of the CDi there's not much reason to own one imho.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 04/21/2014, 07:20 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 04/21/2014, 05:14 PMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 04/21/2014, 07:32 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 04/21/2014, 02:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Genuine-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Pad-Controller-Boxed-US-Release-Works-Great-/321375000760?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item4ad37158b8)
Boxed turbo Duo Controller for 105.00 buy it now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TURBO-DUO-CONTROLLER-OFFICIAL-/181371722646?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item2a3a98db96)
Turbo duo controller, no box, 80.00 buy it now
....... WOW
At prices like that you'd think these were CDi controllers :P
Didn't know CDi controllers were that expensive.
It's hard to find ones that still work. My CDi's controller works, the remote doesn't. I only use it for Tetris and I can't tell you the last time I even hooked it up. Unless you have childhood memories of the CDi there's not much reason to own one imho.
Kinda figured, I think one of the only games I would play on a cdi would be The Seventh Guest, but that may be on other consoles, so whatevs.
On my ebay app I saw a Terraforming sell for $99 BIN a few days ago. A suspiciously similar looking Terraforming posted for $750 BIN tonight. Sorry I am mobile and linking is a pain in the ass.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockman-Rock-Man-MegaMan-PC-Engine-Super-CD-DUO-RX-Unreleased-NEW-SEALED-/310851208110?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item48602d03ae (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockman-Rock-Man-MegaMan-PC-Engine-Super-CD-DUO-RX-Unreleased-NEW-SEALED-/310851208110?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item48602d03ae)
Not exactly gouging, but this still brings my blood to a boil. Is it even legal to pass this off as "Unreleased"?
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/21/2014, 11:42 PMOn my ebay app I saw a Terraforming sell for $99 BIN a few days ago. A suspiciously similar looking Terraforming posted for $750 BIN tonight. Sorry I am mobile and linking is a pain in the ass.
I saw that too. I just about popped on the $99 BIN myself.
Quote from: Ray on 04/23/2014, 08:59 AMTom's Rockman for $120 shipped. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rockman-Rock-Man-MegaMan-PC-Engine-Super-CD-DUO-RX-Unreleased-NEW-SEALED-/310851208110?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item48602d03ae)
Not exactly gouging, but this still brings my blood to a boil. Is it even legal to pass this off as "Unreleased"?
It's definitely gouging, seeing as you can buy it from the maker for half (which is still much too high).
What deterred me was the Inquisition I would endure from my wife for spending that much on a single game. I experienced the pleasure once after buying Drac X.
I need to condition her to OBEY lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-Fighting-Street-NTSC-New-SEALED-67167-/301155162659?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461e3f1a23 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-CD-Fighting-Street-NTSC-New-SEALED-67167-/301155162659?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item461e3f1a23)
factory sealed huh. guess this is a ultra rare version without the cardboard box.
Quote from: mrhaboobi on 04/23/2014, 04:04 PMfactory sealed huh. guess this is a ultra rare version without the cardboard box.
Guess you didn't know that some games were sealed inside the box as well.
are you sure on that, ive never ever seen it.
This same conversation came up a while back about Fighting Street.
I dont remember the outcome.
Carry on.
Strangely enough, I HAVE gotten a CD game, maybe two...that came in a sealed box from the factory, and ALSO had the jewel case sealed. So, it very well could be something like that. I am not sure why this happened back then, but I am sure there was some sort of method behind the madness.
Yep I had a sealed box and the CD game sealed as well for Lords of the Rising Sun.
Didn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2014, 10:44 PMDidn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
Holy shit! They banned the dude who outran the portly reseller at a yardsale because the moderator is a reseller? That is fucked!
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2014, 10:44 PMDidn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
This video http://youtu.be/zJMUPg6FqjY was entertaining.
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2014, 10:44 PMDidn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
A reseller on NintendoAge is a moderator? And furthermore one that can't sit and listen to people criticize his profession? That thread made my belly twist in knots for so many reasons.
Guilt makes people do silly things :P
Quote from: synbiosfan on 04/23/2014, 11:31 PMGuilt makes people do silly things :P
That was going through my mind as I was reading his thread locking post.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 04/23/2014, 11:18 PMHoly shit! They banned the dude who outran the portly reseller at a yardsale because the moderator is a reseller? That is fucked!
Actually, he got banned for mocking that moderator in another thread. In this light, its a pretty funny post.
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=26&catid=5&threadid=125034 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=26&catid=5&threadid=125034)
Congratulations to the man who feeds his family by hiking up the prices on old video games. You could be a middle man in anything and be doing the same job but instead you decide to try to make money off of your hobby and are a total douchebag. Go to hell.
That mod is a cunt. I don't know how people put up with such bullshit.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 04/23/2014, 11:18 PMHoly shit! They banned the dude who outran the portly reseller at a yardsale because the moderator is a reseller? That is fucked!
This, ladies and gentlemen, is why I stay far, far away from that site. Fuck NA. Between the VGA-sucking asshats and the rock-headed reselling assholes, there's little left there for genuine gaming fun.
What the hell is wrong with Nintendo owners? Do they think they have the only video game console ever made? or the only games worth anything? These guys are fucking stupid. I own a Nintendo, in fact I own many Nintendo systems and games but I don't see them as $$$ dollar signs, I see them as entertainment. If you want to make money on a hobby get in to baseball cards and wait 50 years. For Christ sake BOYCOTT NINTENDO AGE, It seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there. I could be wrong, after reading a few post, there are a lot of "I have sand in my vag" members........who knows, who cares, let them do what they want, you won't see me over there.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMWhat the hell is wrong with Nintendo owners? Do they think they have the only video game console ever made? or the only games worth anything? These guys are fucking stupid. I own a Nintendo, in fact I own many Nintendo systems and games but I don't see them as $$$ dollar signs, I see them as entertainment. If you want to make money on a hobby get in to baseball cards and wait 50 years. For Christ sake BOYCOTT NINTENDO AGE, It seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there. I could be wrong, after reading a few post, there are a lot of "I have sand in my vag" members........who knows, who cares, let them do what they want, you won't see me over there.
Yeah, the place is a haven for dickheads.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMIt seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there.
Lol... gross.
NA really isn't that bad, there are a lot of great people over there. I've gotten some really incredible deals there from some of the members, and no one ever gave me a hard time for being new.
Really, there are gonna be jerks wherever you go (
even here! :-# :-# :-#), but you can't let it color your opinion of an entire forum. Unless it's neo-geo.com... those people are
crazy.
Quote from: InfraMan on 04/24/2014, 01:22 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMIt seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there.
Lol... gross.
NA really isn't that bad, there are a lot of great people over there. I've gotten some really incredible deals there from some of the members, and no one ever gave me a hard time for being new.
Really, there are gonna be jerks wherever you go (even here! :-# :-# :-#), but you can't let it color your opinion of an entire forum. Unless it's neo-geo.com... those people are crazy.
Your right InfraMan, a few bad apples does spoil it for the bunch unfortunately, I don't let any one person dictate how I perceive the whole but I am not like most people who see one bad = all bad. I just avoid the douches and head right to the vag err ummm nice people....
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMWhat the hell is wrong with Nintendo owners? Do they think they have the only video game console ever made? or the only games worth anything? These guys are fucking stupid. I own a Nintendo, in fact I own many Nintendo systems and games but I don't see them as $$$ dollar signs, I see them as entertainment. If you want to make money on a hobby get in to baseball cards and wait 50 years. For Christ sake BOYCOTT NINTENDO AGE, It seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there. I could be wrong, after reading a few post, there are a lot of "I have sand in my vag" members........who knows, who cares, let them do what they want, you won't see me over there.
Nah screw that. I have a 25 year old Topps baseball set that isnt worth much more than it was in 1990. Its getting ready for the garbage can. I can flip OMG rares and make more money!
Quote from: InfraMan on 04/24/2014, 01:22 PMUnless it's neo-geo.com... those people are crazy.
Hey man, I resemble that remark :P
It's not for everyone but I've met a lot of cool people there and guess what??? No EvilEvoIX!
Quote from: tggodfrey on 04/24/2014, 04:43 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMWhat the hell is wrong with Nintendo owners? Do they think they have the only video game console ever made? or the only games worth anything? These guys are fucking stupid. I own a Nintendo, in fact I own many Nintendo systems and games but I don't see them as $$$ dollar signs, I see them as entertainment. If you want to make money on a hobby get in to baseball cards and wait 50 years. For Christ sake BOYCOTT NINTENDO AGE, It seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there. I could be wrong, after reading a few post, there are a lot of "I have sand in my vag" members........who knows, who cares, let them do what they want, you won't see me over there.
Nah screw that. I have a 25 year old Topps baseball set that isnt worth much more than it was in 1990. Its getting ready for the garbage can. I can flip OMG rares and make more money!
Don't throw em away.....needs 25 more years lol and much much minty then you can retire on it like these other clowns think they will.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 04/24/2014, 04:47 PMQuote from: InfraMan on 04/24/2014, 01:22 PMUnless it's neo-geo.com... those people are crazy.
Hey man, I resemble that remark :P
It's not for everyone but I've met a lot of cool people there and guess what??? No EvilEvoIX!
Oh wait, did I say "crazy?" What I
meant to say was, uh.... :-k ... no, I think "crazy" nails it. That place is a damn madhouse.
Like any forum, though, I'm sure there are plenty of good people there.
Still, I'm glad I limit my Neo Geo collecting to MVS carts... I don't think I could handle the unbridled madness that is AES collecting.
Quote from: InfraMan on 04/24/2014, 05:06 PMQuote from: synbiosfan on 04/24/2014, 04:47 PMQuote from: InfraMan on 04/24/2014, 01:22 PMUnless it's neo-geo.com... those people are crazy.
Hey man, I resemble that remark :P
It's not for everyone but I've met a lot of cool people there and guess what??? No EvilEvoIX!
Oh wait, did I say "crazy?" What I meant to say was, uh.... :-k ... no, I think "crazy" nails it. That place is a damn madhouse.
Like any forum, though, I'm sure there are plenty of good people there.
Still, I'm glad I limit my Neo Geo collecting to MVS carts... I don't think I could handle the unbridled madness that is AES collecting.
The majority of my Neo Geo games are MVS since it's all about the games to me.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 04/24/2014, 05:26 PMThe majority of my Neo Geo games are MVS since it's all about the games to me.
Even those can get quite out of hand. I would have written off Neo Geo consoles altogether if it weren't for Breetai aka Firebomber7, who convinced me to at least get a NGCD. Between that and the 6th gen ports, I'm quite satisfied.
Quote from: esteban on 04/23/2014, 11:21 PMQuote from: guest on 04/23/2014, 10:44 PMDidn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
This video http://youtu.be/zJMUPg6FqjY was entertaining.
That guy is funny, great video.
Quote from: esteban on 04/23/2014, 11:21 PMThis video https://youtu.be/zJMUPg6FqjY was entertaining.
That is possibly the most east coast thing I've ever seen. :D
Quote from: tggodfrey on 04/24/2014, 04:43 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 04/24/2014, 12:20 PMWhat the hell is wrong with Nintendo owners? Do they think they have the only video game console ever made? or the only games worth anything? These guys are fucking stupid. I own a Nintendo, in fact I own many Nintendo systems and games but I don't see them as $$$ dollar signs, I see them as entertainment. If you want to make money on a hobby get in to baseball cards and wait 50 years. For Christ sake BOYCOTT NINTENDO AGE, It seems like there are way too many douches and not enough vaginas to clean over there. I could be wrong, after reading a few post, there are a lot of "I have sand in my vag" members........who knows, who cares, let them do what they want, you won't see me over there.
Nah screw that. I have a 25 year old Topps baseball set that isnt worth much more than it was in 1990. Its getting ready for the garbage can. I can flip OMG rares and make more money!
True true. No money in BB cards. Anything that is made to be collectable is crap. What breeds collect ability is nostalgia and limited supply. Anything made to be collected ends up being garbage.
And never forget, no matter what a price guide says something is "worth", its only worth how much someone is willing to pay for it, which is usually drastically less than what a price guide quotes
Yup, the money is in stuff that's made for kids. Most kids are horrible monsters and will destroy the items. Years later they'll realize their own mortality and try to surround themselves in things from their childhood for comfort.
That's when you gouge them.
If something was made to collect, everyone that bought it will take care of it and wait for the price to go up. It never will because every idiot has it and no one cares.
Quote from: guest on 04/24/2014, 08:34 PMAnd never forget, no matter what a price guide says something is "worth", its only worth how much someone is willing to pay for it, which is usually drastically less than what a price guide quotes
That's my line you thief. But you are right It is only worth what someone is willing to pay :-)
Quote from: Sadler on 04/24/2014, 08:22 PMQuote from: esteban on 04/23/2014, 11:21 PMThis video https://youtu.be/zJMUPg6FqjY was entertaining.
That is possibly the most east coast thing I've ever seen. :D
Heh. Nice...
Quote from: guest on 04/23/2014, 10:44 PMDidn't really deserve its own thread, but I thought the folks of this thread would appreciate it.
Check out why this NA thread was locked...
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=39&catid=5&threadid=125058)
This is awesome.
Dad to son, "Son, what do you want to be when you grow up?"
Son replies "A reseller!"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca)
Um, yeah
Quote from: schweaty on 04/30/2014, 11:39 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca)
Um, yeah
Oh. My.
There's no list in the description, but it looks like it works out to $1000 per game.
That's the same assclown that continually relists the $64k collection.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/30/2014, 12:09 PMThere's no list in the description, but it looks like it works out to $1000 per game.
I love how he basically said "Just look at the pics, and fuck you" in the description.
And even by generous ebay pricing that's a $2500 lot of games.
I don't understand the inflation of Turbo games lately. Even when an auction on ebay starts at .99 the price gets way out of control for even some common games.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131177475281?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131177475281?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
I bought this same exact game on ebay a year ago for $25 with free shipping.
On the other hand, BINs on the common titles seem to be coming down a bit from what I've seen. True, it's only on loose hueys, but I never was one to fixate on having all my games complete, so when I'm able to start shopping again I might possibly be able to save a few bucks.
Just a bare turbo that may or may not have all it's parts are regularly going for $75 to $100 all day long now.
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2014, 04:14 PMJust a bare turbo that may or may not have all it's parts are regularly going for $75 to $100 all day long now.
Checking the hundred most recent completed listings just now, only about half the ones that sold had prices that were truly ridiculous and quite a few of the ones that were ludicrously overpriced didn't sell, so things may not be as bad as they look.
Since when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
Quote from: Nulltard on 04/30/2014, 03:02 PMbegin the bidding war.
set the next price precedent.
prices will not stabilize or decrease until all of the big spenders have a copy, and all of the sellers find their wares aren't moving.
I don't see any super CD dropping any time... ever. I think TG16 has officially entered the crazy realm of Neo Geo collecting.
Quote from: galam on 04/30/2014, 05:26 PMSince when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
How about Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf CD for well over $100 with 6 days left? I know it's kinda teh rarez but shit, I just bought a sealed copy for $18 last month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b)
Quote from: galam on 04/30/2014, 05:26 PMSince when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
I recently bought Keith courage CIC off eBay for $2.50. I still think I over paid lol
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2014, 06:40 PMQuote from: galam on 04/30/2014, 05:26 PMSince when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
How about Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf CD for well over $100 with 6 days left? I know it's kinda teh rarez but shit, I just bought a sealed copy for $18 last month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b)
I paid $12 for a copy not long ago (no box, but I don't want boxes anyway)
Always tough to say it is a "gouge" when people are bidding, but that is a high price. I haven't seen a boxed copy of that game... ever? That is surely the cause.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/30/2014, 08:33 PMAlways tough to say it is a "gouge" when people are bidding, but that is a high price. I haven't seen a boxed copy of that game... ever? That is surely the cause.
A copy without the box sold for $80 a few weeks ago.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca)
Did anyone see this BIN? The seller does not list titles bing sold and you can't even see all the titles being sold.
Sorry, lol I am way late on this. I see it was already discussed!
Quote from: guest on 04/30/2014, 11:01 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 04/30/2014, 08:33 PMAlways tough to say it is a "gouge" when people are bidding, but that is a high price. I haven't seen a boxed copy of that game... ever? That is surely the cause.
A copy without the box sold for $80 a few weeks ago.
I don't think it comes up very often CIB, though. I bought my CIB copy together with 4 other CIB games (Galaga '90, Takin' It to The Hoop, TV Sports Hockey, & Vigilante for $135 shipped about a year ago, and felt it was a decent deal.
Quote from: jelloslug on 04/30/2014, 06:40 PMQuote from: galam on 04/30/2014, 05:26 PMSince when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
How about Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf CD for well over $100 with 6 days left? I know it's kinda teh rarez but shit, I just bought a sealed copy for $18 last month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b)
WTF I thought the CD version was a JP only release...
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 05/01/2014, 07:19 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 04/30/2014, 06:40 PMQuote from: galam on 04/30/2014, 05:26 PMSince when is devils crush a $70 BIN?
Riot Zone for $99?
Keith Courage for $7 (LOL)
These are just a couple i have seen lately
How about Jack Nicklaus Turbo Golf CD for well over $100 with 6 days left? I know it's kinda teh rarez but shit, I just bought a sealed copy for $18 last month.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-Golf-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-US-CD-Version-RARE-/151291080059?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2339a6ad7b)
WTF I thought the CD version was a JP only release...
Two or three of them pop up every month on ebay.
I had no idea that it was rare either until I went to buy it and way over paid. Then a member here sold his for $50..... Talk about missing the boat.... ](*,)
Quote from: Bklyn4ever on 05/01/2014, 08:59 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Duo-RAIDEN-Bonk-CADASH-Soldier-Balde-ZONK-Bomberman-ADVENTURE-ISLAND-/161290646730?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258dabf4ca)
Did anyone see this BIN? The seller does not list titles bing sold and you can't even see all the titles being sold.
$10,000 for some video games, no matter how rare/desirable/awesome/badass/looksgreatonyourshelf they are, just baffles me. . . Dudes and dudettes are definitely free to spend their money on whatever tickles their fancy, but sweet lord. . .
Totally agree!
Ok, I am beginning to feel better for paying what I did on the Jack game. I have the same thing with box and it is already at $245! Still way too much though!....
Wow! I wonder how many are buying Jack Nicklaus golf cause they really really really want to play it? I would just rather go play Power Golf. I like Jack and have owned it since 92, but for a golf game Power Golf is where it's at for me. I will still always say it pays to be an early Turbo adopter. So sad that people gave two shits about the Turbo back then and now it's all the rage with new gamers, gougers, and resellers.
Quote from: geise on 05/02/2014, 08:09 AMWow! I wonder how many are buying Jack Nicklaus golf cause they really really really want to play it? I would just rather go play Power Golf. I like Jack and have owned it since 92, but for a golf game Power Golf is where it's at for me. I will still always say it pays to be an early Turbo adopter. So sad that people gave two shits about the Turbo back then and now it's all the rage with new gamers, gougers, and resellers.
I would say that people that pay $250 for a golf game are not buying it to play it.
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2014, 08:15 AMQuote from: geise on 05/02/2014, 08:09 AMWow! I wonder how many are buying Jack Nicklaus golf cause they really really really want to play it? I would just rather go play Power Golf. I like Jack and have owned it since 92, but for a golf game Power Golf is where it's at for me. I will still always say it pays to be an early Turbo adopter. So sad that people gave two shits about the Turbo back then and now it's all the rage with new gamers, gougers, and resellers.
I would say that people that pay $250 for a golf game are buying it to play it.
:lol: I would put that money towards Sylphia or a legit version of Sapphire and play those instead.
Quote from: jelloslug on 05/02/2014, 08:15 AMI would say that people that pay $250 for a golf game are not buying it to play it.
Fixed.
Soldier Blade for $600. (OBO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f)
Granted, it is complete...but fucking $600.
Check out the third picture for a special bonus.
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2014, 09:54 AMSoldier Blade for $600. (OBO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f)
Granted, it is complete...but fucking $600.
Check out the third picture for a special bonus.
and the perv user name
Quote from: geise on 05/02/2014, 08:09 AMI would just rather go play Power Golf. ... I will still always say it pays to be an early Turbo adopter.
Dropping truth bombs like the blitz.
Quote from: madboom0522 on 05/02/2014, 07:38 AMOk, I am beginning to feel better for paying what I did on the Jack game. I have the same thing with box and it is already at $245! Still way too much though!....
Wow! I just checked and it is up to $245! That's crazy!
has to be a shill job.
Quote from: Bernie on 04/17/2014, 09:50 PMWhich is why its roms and flash carts for me. Anything retro that's non Obey CD, is best played that way. Frigging insane, stop the insanity...don't buy shit.
and for anything that doesn't run from the flash cart, wiimednafen or PC.
Quote from: galam on 05/02/2014, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 05/02/2014, 09:54 AMSoldier Blade for $600. (OBO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f)
Granted, it is complete...but fucking $600.
Check out the third picture for a special bonus.
and the perv user name
Ha! I didn't even notice that. Classy!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/02/2014, 09:25 AMQuote from: jelloslug on 05/02/2014, 08:15 AMI would say that people that pay $250 for a golf game are not buying it to play it.
Fixed.
yea
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2014, 01:02 PMQuote from: galam on 05/02/2014, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 05/02/2014, 09:54 AMSoldier Blade for $600. (OBO)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Rare-CIB-Boxed-Soldier-Blade-Turbografx-16-NEC-NTSC-US-Version-nes-/131180630415?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8af9918f)
Granted, it is complete...but fucking $600.
Check out the third picture for a special bonus.
and the perv user name
Ha! I didn't even notice that. Classy!
And the douchey spamming of the word "nes" in the auction title....
Funny thing is...NOBODY would be looking for jack n golf for the NES. So very counter productive. Haha.
Quote from: geise on 05/02/2014, 08:09 AMWow! I wonder how many are buying Jack Nicklaus golf cause they really really really want to play it? I would just rather go play Power Golf. I like Jack and have owned it since 92, but for a golf game Power Golf is where it's at for me. I will still always say it pays to be an early Turbo adopter. So sad that people gave two shits about the Turbo back then and now it's all the rage with new gamers, gougers, and resellers.
I'm probably one of the only people on earth that want to actually play this silly game. I honestly wish it refreshed the graphics quicker (they are sluggish).
Anyway, I've been trying to get this game for years.
Whatever. I have lots of other games to play.
:pcgs: I'm serious about playing it. I have played all the holes on the HuCARD, I want more!
Quote from: esteban on 05/02/2014, 04:59 PM:pcgs: I'm serious about playing it. I have played all the hole on the HuCARD, I want more!
Ewwwww!!!!!!
1st Bernie's bathroom, now this??
:pcgs: PICS COMING
(https://i.imgur.com/o1UNa.gif)
I guess $10,000 is the standard going rate for random Turbo lots these days?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-NEC-Turbo-Duo-TTI-Grafx-BONK-3-CD-Super-ZONK-CD-Cotton-DYNASTIC-HERO-/161295241547?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258df2114b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-NEC-Turbo-Duo-TTI-Grafx-BONK-3-CD-Super-ZONK-CD-Cotton-DYNASTIC-HERO-/161295241547?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258df2114b)
Quote from: InfraMan on 05/04/2014, 09:49 AMI guess $10,000 is the standard going rate for random Turbo lots these days?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-NEC-Turbo-Duo-TTI-Grafx-BONK-3-CD-Super-ZONK-CD-Cotton-DYNASTIC-HERO-/161295241547?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258df2114b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-NEC-Turbo-Duo-TTI-Grafx-BONK-3-CD-Super-ZONK-CD-Cotton-DYNASTIC-HERO-/161295241547?pt=Video_Games&hash=item258df2114b)
holy crap i have three of those games in that 4 game lot, i guess i can now put that downpayment on my new boat....hahaha thats craziness to think anyone would entertain the idea of paying close to that $1k on ebay would sell but 10k no way not even on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151289386343?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151289386343?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Why is this going up so high? Is it for the box? I thought monster lair was a $20-$30 game.
I'm convinced these (Monster Lair, Jack N CD golf) are shills.
They HAVE to be. No flippin' way is this sh!t real!
Wow, just wow. *shakes head* *shakes fist at ebay for allowing such an atrocity to happen*
Quote from: galam on 05/04/2014, 04:49 PMI'm convinced these (Monster Lair, Jack N CD golf) are shills.
They HAVE to be. No flippin' way is this sh!t real!
All it takes is two deep-pocketed new collectors. That's why you can see these huge spikes, but then they disappear shortly thereafter.
Of course, there could also be some manipulation here... I wasn't too surprised by the Jack box being bid up because that is quite hard to find, but this one is a bit absurd.
TG Vasteel up for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89)
Quote from: wolfman on 05/05/2014, 03:50 PMTG Vasteel up for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89)
That's probably the same one that sold for about $600 last month.
That's crazy news on the Jack Nicklaus CD golf. I picked up 2 copies of that from the retro game store near me several years ago. I kept one copy, the other copy I sent to SMF for Secret Santa since it was on his list. This now makes me the best Santa evar...... right? :P
Is that game even supposed to be any good? Maybe I'll start digging around the stores near me to see if they have any in stock.
Vasteel or J.N. Golf? Vasteel is great (if you like strategy games), and J.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:20 PMIs that game even supposed to be any good? Maybe I'll start digging around the stores near me to see if they have any in stock.
The refresh rate of graphics in Jack Niklaus Golf is way too slow. It really hampers the game (you have to *WAIT* EACH time you slightly change your perspective).
You literally see columns of tiles comprising the image slowly being updated.
Otherwise, I don't mind Jack Nicklaus golf (the game is ok).
A lot of folks would be disappointed by the lackluster visuals, but if you can get past that, it's OK.
Maybe this game is for golf fans...it won't win over a casual gamer based on its presentation.
I personally enjoy golf games, no matter how basic, since I approach them as a puzzle/strategy.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMJ.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
That's what I figured, though surprisingly Mario Golf isn't so bad. Though if it's ordinary, how this (and e.g. World Series Baseball on the 32X) get so wanted is far beyond me.
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:07 PMQuote from: wolfman on 05/05/2014, 03:50 PMTG Vasteel up for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89)
That's probably the same one that sold for about $600 last month.
Was the one last month sealed too?
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMand J.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
US Open on NES is actually fun. And i have both made and lost friendships over golden tee at the bar.
Also, i have a 100" screen and projector that i occasionally set up for tiger woods on the wii when i have get togethers. Point being: golf games arent always so bad. And in real life...i hate golf.
Quote from: galam on 05/05/2014, 08:30 PMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMand J.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
US Open on NES is actually fun. And i have both made and lost friendships over golden tee at the bar.
Also, i have a 100" screen and projector that i occasionally set up for tiger woods on the wii when i have get togethers. Point being: golf games arent always so bad. And in real life...i hate golf.
Agreed. Certain VG golf titles pull it off pretty good. But IRL, the closest to golf I'm going is putt-putt. Its fun, theres waterfalls and fake animals everywhere, plus cherry Coke and grilled cheese sandwiches are within easy reach.
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 10:24 PMI don't know what minigolf courses you frequent, but the ones around here are full of zitfaced shitheads who can't watch their mouths to save their lives. Between that and the run down poopiness of the place, I can't take my kids.
Our minigolf spot is rather tidy. However, me and few others go at the best possible time; Monday afternoons when school is still open. Its bliss. Ive gotten many free rounds simply because we and two other groups were the only ones there. The weekends are atrocious and therefore avoided.
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMJ.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
Hotshots Golf for PS1 was a blast, but I agree; most golf games are merely bleh.
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 05/06/2014, 12:23 AMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMJ.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
Hotshots Golf for PS1 was a blast, but I agree; most golf games are merely bleh.
Neo Turf Masters (you know what its on) is pretty cool, I think.
"ON THE GREEN!"
(https://i.imgur.com/V3OL7iD.png)
Quote from: galam on 05/05/2014, 08:30 PMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMand J.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
US Open on NES is actually fun. And i have both made and lost friendships over golden tee at the bar.
Also, i have a 100" screen and projector that i occasionally set up for tiger woods on the wii when i have get togethers. Point being: golf games arent always so bad. And in real life...i hate golf.
Agree. I've had a lot of fun playing golden tee and PGBA Tour at the bar. Silver Strike Bowling and Big Buck Hunter too!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/06/2014, 12:52 AMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 05/06/2014, 12:23 AMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMJ.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
Hotshots Golf for PS1 was a blast, but I agree; most golf games are merely bleh.
Neo Turf Masters (you know what its on) is pretty cool, I think.
"ON THE GREEN!"
(https://i.imgur.com/V3OL7iD.png)
Wait.... is that Bernie holding that trophy!?
Quote from: guest on 05/06/2014, 11:36 AMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/06/2014, 12:52 AMNeo Turf Masters (you know what its on) is pretty cool, I think.
"ON THE GREEN!"
(https://i.imgur.com/V3OL7iD.png)
Wait.... is that Bernie holding that trophy!?
Not enough tattoos. :D
I've played a ton of Mario Golf on the Gamecube and GBA and have enjoyed them both quite a bit. I'm not normally one for sports games, but golf games can be good.
I feel (read:hope) these are fake bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b)
Sorry hun, kids cant go to college, I had to own a video game.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 05/09/2014, 08:43 AMI feel (read:hope) these are fake bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b)
Sorry hun, kids cant go to college, I had to own a video game.
Not fake, I have been watching this one go nuts. It jumped from 1200 to 5500 in about 30 seconds
lol when an auction jumps like that....it sounds fake.
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/09/2014, 01:01 PMlol when an auction jumps like that....it sounds fake.
Could be shill bids but I watched the auto bids and it was a few guys out doing one another with some random bidders too.....could be BS but hell that's a ridiculous price no matter how you slice it.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/05/2014, 06:24 PMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:07 PMQuote from: wolfman on 05/05/2014, 03:50 PMTG Vasteel up for sale:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-TurboGrafx-CD-NEW-SEALED-NEAR-MINT-SUPER-RARE-/121328443017?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3fbd1e89)
That's probably the same one that sold for about $600 last month.
Was the one last month sealed too?
Yup, here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111308602533 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111308602533)
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2014, 04:57 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 05/05/2014, 04:32 PMJ.N. is a golf game (aka bleh).
That's what I figured, though surprisingly Mario Golf isn't so bad. Though if it's ordinary, how this (and e.g. World Series Baseball on the 32X) get so wanted is far beyond me.
World Series Baseball on the 32X was one of the last games made for the system, really low production count, and it was packaged in a cardboard box which was easy to loose/trash. For a long time it was under the radar (like Pitfall 32X) and everyone though Spiderman was the only big money 32X title, but people realize the rarity now. WSB 32X is one of those where it's not that great, just really really rare; hence the price.
Its ironic how some sports games are so valuable when generally they are passed over.
Stadium Events
Lakers v Celtics (PAL/MD)
Ken Griffey baseball (PAL/SNES)
:lol: rare video games. "I must buy to please myself and get attention from others!"
Ya know though. That MC seller is selling the games at 0.01. So, they are either letting it ride honestly and capitalizing off of morons, or they are just faking a bid to inflate the price. I do feel it's the later on this one.
Quote from: BlackandBlue on 05/09/2014, 08:43 AMI feel (read:hope) these are fake bids.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b)
Sorry hun, kids cant go to college, I had to own a video game.
But daddy, we wanted to eat this month!
Just for shits and giggles and cause I am an attention whore.
QuoteFrom: geise69
To: justpressplayonline
Subject: Other: geise69 sent a message about Magical Chase - TurboGrafx-16 TG16 Complete in Box CIB US Version NTSC Hu Card #161300068971
Sent Date: May-09-14 13:52:05 PDT
Dear justpressplayonline,
Hi! Do you believe the price will continue to increase on this item due to collectors who way overpay? The market for this game isn't gouged high enough yet. The price isn't really that high either and I'm hoping for a chance to still score this at a good price. If you say it will still keep going up in value for years to come I will place my 8k bid. I'm just starting to think that it might be at it's peak and worry that if I put in a 10k bid I might not be able to recoup the money when I re-sell.
Dear geise69,
Hi there. Thanks for the question. Obviously, when you buy something as an investment, you always take a chance. Its the same whether you are speaking of collectibles, precious metals, or the stock market. You are speculating that the money you are investing will give you a greater return at some particular time in the future. So there is no real way to know for sure, but, in my opinion, mega rare games like this will continue to appreciate for decades to come. Just look at comic books and baseball cards. The more common stuff is now worthless, but the "holy grails" in both continue to break records, in the MILLIONS!
- justpressplayonline
^^ His response made my blood boil.
Quote from: Mathius on 05/09/2014, 06:26 PM^^ His response made my blood boil.
Yeah, but is wrong? That kind of stuff really has me worried. I don't have the $$$ to shell out for Magical Chase, so I'm banking on a giant crash. What if that crash never really materializes?
this is dumb. really? this next to the auction where people are selling the metal slug collection for half a million is depressing.
since when did old video games turn into bitcoin? (artificially inflated due to speculation?)
whatever. I have a local video game store that has records of this game selling for 29 dollars back in the year 2003. This auction is silly.
Quote from: kakutolives on 05/09/2014, 08:11 PMthis is dumb. really? this next to the auction where people are selling the metal slug collection for half a million is depressing.
since when did old video games turn into bitcoin? (artificially inflated due to speculation?)
whatever. I have a local video game store that has records of this game selling for 29 dollars back in the year 2003. This auction is silly.
LOL. Bitcoin is a silly comparison.
great email geise.
raising video game prices based on speculation is silly by itself. my comparison was meant to be silly :P
Quote from: geise on 05/09/2014, 06:20 PMJust for shits and giggles and cause I am an attention whore.
QuoteFrom: geise69
To: justpressplayonline
Subject: Other: geise69 sent a message about Magical Chase - TurboGrafx-16 TG16 Complete in Box CIB US Version NTSC Hu Card #161300068971
Sent Date: May-09-14 13:52:05 PDT
Dear justpressplayonline,
Hi! Do you believe the price will continue to increase on this item due to collectors who way overpay? The market for this game isn't gouged high enough yet. The price isn't really that high either and I'm hoping for a chance to still score this at a good price. If you say it will still keep going up in value for years to come I will place my 8k bid. I'm just starting to think that it might be at it's peak and worry that if I put in a 10k bid I might not be able to recoup the money when I re-sell.
Dear geise69,
Hi there. Thanks for the question. Obviously, when you buy something as an investment, you always take a chance. Its the same whether you are speaking of collectibles, precious metals, or the stock market. You are speculating that the money you are investing will give you a greater return at some particular time in the future. So there is no real way to know for sure, but, in my opinion, mega rare games like this will continue to appreciate for decades to come. Just look at comic books and baseball cards. The more common stuff is now worthless, but the "holy grails" in both continue to break records, in the MILLIONS!
- justpressplayonline
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA :mrgreen:
What a stupid answer...obviously he thought you´re a stupid rich person.
MILLIONS! HA! Make it BILLIONS!
Quote from: wolfman on 05/10/2014, 06:29 AMQuote from: geise on 05/09/2014, 06:20 PMJust for shits and giggles and cause I am an attention whore.
QuoteFrom: geise69
To: justpressplayonline
Subject: Other: geise69 sent a message about Magical Chase - TurboGrafx-16 TG16 Complete in Box CIB US Version NTSC Hu Card #161300068971
Sent Date: May-09-14 13:52:05 PDT
Dear justpressplayonline,
Hi! Do you believe the price will continue to increase on this item due to collectors who way overpay? The market for this game isn't gouged high enough yet. The price isn't really that high either and I'm hoping for a chance to still score this at a good price. If you say it will still keep going up in value for years to come I will place my 8k bid. I'm just starting to think that it might be at it's peak and worry that if I put in a 10k bid I might not be able to recoup the money when I re-sell.
Dear geise69,
Hi there. Thanks for the question. Obviously, when you buy something as an investment, you always take a chance. Its the same whether you are speaking of collectibles, precious metals, or the stock market. You are speculating that the money you are investing will give you a greater return at some particular time in the future. So there is no real way to know for sure, but, in my opinion, mega rare games like this will continue to appreciate for decades to come. Just look at comic books and baseball cards. The more common stuff is now worthless, but the "holy grails" in both continue to break records, in the MILLIONS!
- justpressplayonline
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA :mrgreen:
What a stupid answer...obviously he thought you´re a stupid rich person.
MILLIONS! HA! Make it BILLIONS!
10K lol nice question tho, I was able to read between the lines, guess he didn't
Quote from: wolfman on 05/10/2014, 06:29 AMQuote from: geise on 05/09/2014, 06:20 PMJust for shits and giggles and cause I am an attention whore.
QuoteFrom: geise69
To: justpressplayonline
Subject: Other: geise69 sent a message about Magical Chase - TurboGrafx-16 TG16 Complete in Box CIB US Version NTSC Hu Card #161300068971
Sent Date: May-09-14 13:52:05 PDT
Dear justpressplayonline,
Hi! Do you believe the price will continue to increase on this item due to collectors who way overpay? The market for this game isn't gouged high enough yet. The price isn't really that high either and I'm hoping for a chance to still score this at a good price. If you say it will still keep going up in value for years to come I will place my 8k bid. I'm just starting to think that it might be at it's peak and worry that if I put in a 10k bid I might not be able to recoup the money when I re-sell.
Dear geise69,
Hi there. Thanks for the question. Obviously, when you buy something as an investment, you always take a chance. Its the same whether you are speaking of collectibles, precious metals, or the stock market. You are speculating that the money you are investing will give you a greater return at some particular time in the future. So there is no real way to know for sure, but, in my opinion, mega rare games like this will continue to appreciate for decades to come. Just look at comic books and baseball cards. The more common stuff is now worthless, but the "holy grails" in both continue to break records, in the MILLIONS!
- justpressplayonline
HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA :mrgreen:
What a stupid answer...obviously he thought you´re a stupid rich person.
MILLIONS! HA! Make it BILLIONS!
(https://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag88/toymachine78/Mobile%20Uploads/Dr.-Evil-One-Million-Dollars-300x155_zpsaweti28l.png) (https://s1300.photobucket.com/user/toymachine78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Dr.-Evil-One-Million-Dollars-300x155_zpsaweti28l.png.html)
Quote from: guest on 05/10/2014, 12:15 PM(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag88/toymachine78/Mobile%20Uploads/Dr.-Evil-One-Million-Dollars-300x155_zpsaweti28l.png) (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/toymachine78/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Dr.-Evil-One-Million-Dollars-300x155_zpsaweti28l.png.html)
Classic answer :wink:
Sega mainly, and a nice collection. But WTF?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/201087773653?nav=SEARCH
Quote from: guest on 05/13/2014, 12:41 PMSega mainly, and a nice collection. But WTF?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/201087773653?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/201087773653?nav=SEARCH)
Missing in this Holy Grail Lot is the ultra-uber-rare Virtual Boy CIB all complete section [-(
Only about 10% of those Genesis games are not shitty mediocre titles.
"Holy grail"
So many common and shit games, you gotta wonder how people can collect like that.
Quote from: geise on 05/13/2014, 02:26 PMOnly about 10% of those Genesis games are not shitty mediocre titles.
That's the Genesis alright. :mrgreen:
I had a interesting experience (this involves ebay too) at a semi local game store I frequent whenever I go to the dentist in the tricities. I saw that this guy had Legend of Hero Tomna for $150 complete with box so I thought I would try to talk him down on his price a little bit. So what does he do? He goes on Ebay and looks for what it was sold for and saw that it went for $600 and proceeded to mark up the price of the game! I was like wtf really? You have had this game on your shelf for 2 years and it hasn't sold so you decide to mark it up 4x? Lame.
Something similar happened to me one time. I was at a used game store and the guy there had a bunch of games, one of which was strider. Dude wanted $15 for it, I thought that was pretty cool. It was under the counter and I said "I'd like Strider."
"We don't have it."
"Yes you do, its that one right there"
Well, there's no English on the cover so the store owner didn't even know what the game was. The guy said "Oh, that's strider?" Goes to his computer, checks ebay, then says "Sorry, it was mislabeled. That'll be $99.99"
Seriously though, Tonma for $150? Should've just taken that. Still not super cheap but waaaaay cheaper than you'll ever find on ebay.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/14/2014, 09:40 AMSomething similar happened to me one time. I was at a used game store and the guy there had a bunch of games, one of which was strider. Dude wanted $15 for it, I thought that was pretty cool. It was under the counter and I said "I'd like Strider."
"We don't have it."
"Yes you do, its that one right there"
Well, there's no English on the cover so the store owner didn't even know what the game was. The guy said "Oh, that's strider?" Goes to his computer, checks ebay, then says "Sorry, it was mislabeled. That'll be $99.99"
Seriously though, Tonma for $150? Should've just taken that. Still not super cheap but waaaaay cheaper than you'll ever find on ebay.
The box was all beatup and I'm wasn't about ready to blow $150 on a game I won't play nor really cared for. I thought it was ludicrous he had it for $100 a year ago but now its 6 times that! Sorry, I'll stick to getting a everdrive at that price.
That's when you drop trou. and shit on the floor (scooting your ass across the carpet to wipe is optional).
Nebulously I'd really like to own Tonma. I don't think I will as the price is ridiculous at this point.
I personally enjoy the game (Tonma), but I agree that the price seems to keep going up... :(
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/14/2014, 09:58 AMI'm wasn't about ready to blow $150 on a game I won't play
Why are you mad that your lowball backfired if you weren't even going to play the game in the first place? I don't get it.
Quote from: Lochlan on 05/14/2014, 02:02 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/14/2014, 09:58 AMI'm wasn't about ready to blow $150 on a game I won't play
Why are you mad that your lowball backfired if you weren't even going to play the game in the first place? I don't get it.
It was more or less for my wife after watching the gamesack episode last Sunday and what I offered him wasn't exactly lowball to begin with...
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/14/2014, 09:58 AMSorry, I'll stick to getting a everdrive at that price.
If only every gamer would think like you...then we had realistic prices again [-o<
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 05/14/2014, 09:58 AMSorry, I'll stick to getting a everdrive at that price.
If only every gamer thinks like you...then we would have realistic prices again soon... [-o<
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/14/2014, 09:40 AMSomething similar happened to me one time. I was at a used game store and the guy there had a bunch of games, one of which was strider. Dude wanted $15 for it, I thought that was pretty cool. It was under the counter and I said "I'd like Strider."
"We don't have it."
"Yes you do, its that one right there"
Well, there's no English on the cover so the store owner didn't even know what the game was. The guy said "Oh, that's strider?" Goes to his computer, checks ebay, then says "Sorry, it was mislabeled. That'll be $99.99"
Seriously though, Tonma for $150? Should've just taken that. Still not super cheap but waaaaay cheaper than you'll ever find on ebay.
similar situation here. there is a flea market that i frequent and one of the vid game goons wont price ANYTHING until you ask for it..then its off to ebay for sold listings. then he asks the highest price but minus the shipping. what a deal!
Bought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Just checked the price on Popful Mail. I'm honestly shocked it's that expensive. Iirc, I paid $25 for it used back in 1999 or so.
...double post
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 05:25 PMBought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Fuck him. You paid what he asked. He shouldnt act like you screwed him or anything. Then he spins it like he did you a favor for being loyal? Fuck him.
Quote from: galam on 05/14/2014, 11:38 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 05:25 PMBought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Fuck him. You paid what he asked. He shouldnt act like you screwed him or anything. Then he spins it like he did you a favor for being loyal? Fuck him.
Honestly, yeah the guy is kind of a fuckhead, but there are other shops around me that would just look up the game before I buy it and adjust "accordingly," so it's whatev. This is the same guy who let take all of the Keith and shitty sports title Turbo cases for $2 a piece, so I'll continue to stop by his business. :3
Funny thing Hailing, I took a 45 min one way trip to a store in Mass a few months back to pick up a few games he had. Got some master system games pretty decent price. Started looking at his turbo stuff and he only had a few with prices, saw lords of the rising sun, an ok game, no price, I ask the guy what are you getting for it. Whats he do? pulls out the friggin laptop and looks it up, then says i'll give ya the mid range price........DOUCHE BAG. but I wanted to play it and have it for my system so I paid. Don't recall how much but it didn't break the bank.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 11:57 PMQuote from: galam on 05/14/2014, 11:38 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 05:25 PMBought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Fuck him. You paid what he asked. He shouldnt act like you screwed him or anything. Then he spins it like he did you a favor for being loyal? Fuck him.
Honestly, yeah the guy is kind of a fuckhead, but there are other shops around me that would just look up the game before I buy it and adjust "accordingly," so it's whatev. This is the same guy who let take all of the Keith and shitty sports title Turbo cases for $2 a piece, so I'll continue to stop by his business. :3
That's what my local store, Pixels and Pawns, does... for common games on the floor they sell it to you for label. Anything in the glass case... turbo, Sega CD, and nes/Genesis semi rare/rare... they look it up on price charting and Quote a price. Can you say BULLSHIT!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 11:57 PMQuote from: galam on 05/14/2014, 11:38 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 05:25 PMBought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Fuck him. You paid what he asked. He shouldnt act like you screwed him or anything. Then he spins it like he did you a favor for being loyal? Fuck him.
Honestly, yeah the guy is kind of a fuckhead, but there are other shops around me that would just look up the game before I buy it and adjust "accordingly," so it's whatev. This is the same guy who let take all of the Keith and shitty sports title Turbo cases for $2 a piece, so I'll continue to stop by his business. :3
That's what my local store, Pixels and Pawns, does... for common games on the floor they sell it to you for label. Anything in the glass case... turbo, Sega CD, and nes/Genesis semi rare/rare... they look it up on price charting and Quote a price. Can you say BULLSHIT!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 11:57 PMQuote from: galam on 05/14/2014, 11:38 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/14/2014, 05:25 PMBought a copy of Popful Mail on Sega CD from a local shop complete in really good shape for $90. After the purchase, I was talking with the owner, who started asking questions about it since it had been sitting in his shop for quite some time, didn't really know what it goes for now. He looked on ebay and gave me a dirty look. He said that since I've been shopping there for years that he didn't hate me, that much. lol
Fuck him. You paid what he asked. He shouldnt act like you screwed him or anything. Then he spins it like he did you a favor for being loyal? Fuck him.
Honestly, yeah the guy is kind of a fuckhead, but there are other shops around me that would just look up the game before I buy it and adjust "accordingly," so it's whatev. This is the same guy who let take all of the Keith and shitty sports title Turbo cases for $2 a piece, so I'll continue to stop by his business. :3
That's what my local store, Pixels and Pawns, does... for common games on the floor they sell it to you for label. Anything in the glass case... turbo, Sega CD, and nes/Genesis semi rare/rare... they look it up on price charting and Quote a price. Can you say BULLSHIT!
Sorry tapatalk hung up!
Lol i think the whole site is hanging. long load times double and triple post :-(
This is awesome http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8)
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/15/2014, 01:26 AMThis is awesome http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8)
Wow! That sure beats the copy I sold for $64. If I only waited 6 years to sell. :lol:
I can do better than that keith.... You might find this to be even more awesome....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131190807348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131190807348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
For some reason this site takes forever to load a post then double posts it... Very odd...
No sir. As a matter of fact my phone is like 7 years old. I am lucky I have bluetooth in it.... This is from my computer...
Wait,....Where is ninja? He likes to use that crap...
Quote from: madboom0522 on 05/15/2014, 10:34 AMFor some reason this site takes forever to load a post then double posts it... Very odd...
+1
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/15/2014, 01:26 AMThis is awesome http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-for-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-CD-complete-/131190822616?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1e8b9516d8)
Thats right where i live!!!!
Go punch Barb in the ovaries!
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2014, 12:54 AM... they look it up on price charting and Quote a price. Can you say BULLSHIT!
If ppl stop buying the games from store that use that tactic, then that practice will stop one way or store closure. I think most stores buy a used game for $X and their biz plan is to mark up Y% and sell, they should keep to it instead of feeling they are leaving something on the table. Can't wait for the price charting sites to get massive abused, and we can rape the brink'n mortar stores that rely so heavily upon it.
Back in my day, we KNEW what things were worth! Because we played them and sold them for their WORTH, not some vaporous notion that comes from the clouds. [/oldman]
I buy nothing from that place now. Any game I want I can get from eBay at the same price or less than what pixels and pawns sells them for.
Quote from: madboom0522 on 05/15/2014, 10:49 AMWait,....Where is ninja? He likes to use that crap...
Eat me. i dont use tapatalk either PC or web browser on phone and then i have a keyboard there too lol
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:36 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 05/15/2014, 10:49 AMWait,....Where is ninja? He likes to use that crap...
Eat me. i dont use tapatalk either PC or web browser on phone and then i have a keyboard there too lol
I ate a ninja once. Tasted like pointy chicken.
No shell though...
Quote from: Mathius on 05/15/2014, 03:19 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:36 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 05/15/2014, 10:49 AMWait,....Where is ninja? He likes to use that crap...
Eat me. i dont use tapatalk either PC or web browser on phone and then i have a keyboard there too lol
I ate a ninja once. Tasted like pointy chicken.
Really? What was his name?
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:35 AMFunny thing Hailing, I took a 45 min one way trip to a store in Mass a few months back to pick up a few games he had. Got some master system games pretty decent price. Started looking at his turbo stuff and he only had a few with prices, saw lords of the rising sun, an ok game, no price, I ask the guy what are you getting for it. Whats he do? pulls out the friggin laptop and looks it up, then says i'll give ya the mid range price........DOUCHE BAG. but I wanted to play it and have it for my system so I paid. Don't recall how much but it didn't break the bank.
At least he didn't super-gouge, yeah?
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/15/2014, 05:25 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:35 AMFunny thing Hailing, I took a 45 min one way trip to a store in Mass a few months back to pick up a few games he had. Got some master system games pretty decent price. Started looking at his turbo stuff and he only had a few with prices, saw lords of the rising sun, an ok game, no price, I ask the guy what are you getting for it. Whats he do? pulls out the friggin laptop and looks it up, then says i'll give ya the mid range price........DOUCHE BAG. but I wanted to play it and have it for my system so I paid. Don't recall how much but it didn't break the bank.
At least he didn't super-gouge, yeah?
He was likely looking at
asking prices, not a combo of Sold and un-sold Completed listings to gauge the
going rate.
If you look at all three on eBay right now, no one is bothering to list it since it's hard to get anything for it, there are different sold and failed-to-sell CIC copies at $10 and sealed MIB copies go for as much as $40. So if the store had a played condition CIB copy with a worn cardboard box, he should have been asking $15.
That CIC copy which failed to sell at $10 was originally listed at $50... then $25... then $10... then "why bother" and was returned to the store shelf. Perhaps the very store which Ninja visited. I'm guessing that he offered him the mid-range of what that copy failed to sell at all for.
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2014, 08:20 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/15/2014, 05:25 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:35 AMFunny thing Hailing, I took a 45 min one way trip to a store in Mass a few months back to pick up a few games he had. Got some master system games pretty decent price. Started looking at his turbo stuff and he only had a few with prices, saw lords of the rising sun, an ok game, no price, I ask the guy what are you getting for it. Whats he do? pulls out the friggin laptop and looks it up, then says i'll give ya the mid range price........DOUCHE BAG. but I wanted to play it and have it for my system so I paid. Don't recall how much but it didn't break the bank.
At least he didn't super-gouge, yeah?
He was likely looking at asking prices, not a combo of Sold and un-sold Completed listings to gauge the going rate.
If you look at all three on eBay right now, no one is bothering to list it since it's hard to get anything for it, there are different sold and failed-to-sell CIC copies at $10 and sealed MIB copies go for as much as $40. So if the store had a played condition CIB copy with a worn cardboard box, he should have been asking $15.
That CIC copy which failed to sell at $10 was originally listed at $50... then $25... then $10... then "why bother" and was returned to the store shelf. Perhaps the very store which Ninja visited. I'm guessing that he offered him the mid-range of what that copy failed to sell at all for.
*kneels*
You put forth quite some effort in all things, it appears. I thank you for that.
Quote from: guest on 05/15/2014, 08:20 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/15/2014, 05:25 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/15/2014, 12:35 AMFunny thing Hailing, I took a 45 min one way trip to a store in Mass a few months back to pick up a few games he had. Got some master system games pretty decent price. Started looking at his turbo stuff and he only had a few with prices, saw lords of the rising sun, an ok game, no price, I ask the guy what are you getting for it. Whats he do? pulls out the friggin laptop and looks it up, then says i'll give ya the mid range price........DOUCHE BAG. but I wanted to play it and have it for my system so I paid. Don't recall how much but it didn't break the bank.
At least he didn't super-gouge, yeah?
He was likely looking at asking prices, not a combo of Sold and un-sold Completed listings to gauge the going rate.
If you look at all three on eBay right now, no one is bothering to list it since it's hard to get anything for it, there are different sold and failed-to-sell CIC copies at $10 and sealed MIB copies go for as much as $40. So if the store had a played condition CIB copy with a worn cardboard box, he should have been asking $15.
That CIC copy which failed to sell at $10 was originally listed at $50... then $25... then $10... then "why bother" and was returned to the store shelf. Perhaps the very store which Ninja visited. I'm guessing that he offered him the mid-range of what that copy failed to sell at all for.
Yeah that seems about right. Damn I wish I could remember what I paid,,,,I want to say 25 - 30 so it wasn't too bad. At that point I really didn't care much because I got a boat load of SMS games the round out my collection a bit more for a really good price. I think $15 bux was the highest SMS game price and that was a complete Phantasy Star in very nice condition and a few others at around 3-5 dollars each. All in all it was worth the trip as there are no good stores near me and I have to go to Mass. anyhow :-)
Now a days if a game for the Turbo that is in decent condition and sells for half of what it would be new, I would call that a deal. I mean most games are about 22-25 years old. Shit, I bet some games are older than the majority of some of our members. Now with all the collectors fascinated with the turbo and turning it into a market of their own we're lucky to even get a price under what a new copy of a common game goes for. I still always want to rage when I think about the fuckers that never cared about or heard of the Turbo, and are now "collectors" of the system. Fuck all of you lurking collectard fuckers reading this!
Quote from: geise on 05/16/2014, 09:15 AMNow a days if a game for the Turbo that is in decent condition and sells for half of what it would be new, I would call that a deal. I mean most games are about 22-25 years old. Shit, I bet some games are older than the majority of some of our members. Now with all the collectors fascinated with the turbo and turning it into a market of their own we're lucky to even get a price under what a new copy of a common game goes for. I still always want to rage when I think about the fuckers that never cared about or heard of the Turbo, and are now "collectors" of the system. Fuck all of you lurking collectard fuckers reading this!
Well said sir. Some people never even heard of it until recently. I'm 40 this year so I have been around and grew up with the system. I also believe that no game should ever go for more than it retailed new for the period. I know that will never happen and it's wishful thinking but thats my thought.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/16/2014, 09:29 AMQuote from: geise on 05/16/2014, 09:15 AMNow a days if a game for the Turbo that is in decent condition and sells for half of what it would be new, I would call that a deal. I mean most games are about 22-25 years old. Shit, I bet some games are older than the majority of some of our members. Now with all the collectors fascinated with the turbo and turning it into a market of their own we're lucky to even get a price under what a new copy of a common game goes for. I still always want to rage when I think about the fuckers that never cared about or heard of the Turbo, and are now "collectors" of the system. Fuck all of you lurking collectard fuckers reading this!
Well said sir. Some people never even heard of it until recently. I'm 40 this year so I have been around and grew up with the system. I also believe that no game should ever go for more than it retailed new for the period. I know that will never happen and it's wishful thinking but thats my thought.
I am torn on this. On one hand these new collectors have ruined the hobby for a lot of people. On the other some of these younger guys have been great members of the community. Now if we are just talking about young farts and old smelly fatheads that didn't care or hear one iota about the Turbo back in '89? Yeah they can fuck off.
People that want to play the games and enjoy 'em are good in my book, regardless of their age. It's the guys that are primarily interested in owning and showing off their collections that can get fucked.
Necro,
Who do you think these people will be showing off their collections to? I am 39 and married and when people find out that I still play video games I get ridiculed. When growing up my brothers and I were the only ones I knew with A TG system. None of my current friends play games and the ones that did played either on playstation or Xbox.
Quote from: Bklyn4ever on 05/16/2014, 10:35 AMWho do you think these people will be showing off their collections to?
To other collectards on youtube, nintendo age, digit press, etc. Such places are littered with braggarts showing off their game rooms, game "hunting" expeditions, and unboxing videos.
Quote from: guest on 05/16/2014, 10:48 AMQuote from: Bklyn4ever on 05/16/2014, 10:35 AMWho do you think these people will be showing off their collections to?
To other collectards on youtube, nintendo age, digit press, etc. Such places are littered with braggarts showing off their game rooms, game "hunting" expeditions, and unboxing videos.
. Unboxing videos are fucking retarded!!!
Oh I see.
Thanks!
Those things aren't necessarily bad, but they are when they're coming from people that have nothing else to offer - never discussing game play, game comparisons, etc.
Quote from: guest on 05/16/2014, 11:19 AMQuote from: guest on 05/16/2014, 11:03 AMQuote from: guest on 05/16/2014, 10:48 AMQuote from: Bklyn4ever on 05/16/2014, 10:35 AMWho do you think these people will be showing off their collections to?
To other collectards on youtube, nintendo age, digit press, etc. Such places are littered with braggarts showing off their game rooms, game "hunting" expeditions, and unboxing videos.
. Unboxing videos are fucking retarded!!!
I have a few sealed games that I picked up on the cheap (night creatures, sonic spike, madden, sim earth, and some others i think) that i was going to make unboxing vids of... but i was going to do it with porn music, candle light, and a hot grrrrl to do the unboxing... like she'd moan when the xacto knife penetrates the shrinkwrap and like, fondle the hucard or whatnot.
That's different. I would consider that a parody of an unboxing. Sounds pretty damn funny too. Don't forget the bucket of KFC! Lol :D
Quote from: guest on 05/16/2014, 11:29 AMThose things aren't necessarily bad, but they are when they're coming from people that have nothing else to offer - never discussing game play, game comparisons, etc.
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Necro... repeat after me.... reeee...tarrrr...ded.
Quote from: geise on 05/16/2014, 09:15 AMI still always want to rage when I think about the fuckers that never cared about or heard of the Turbo, and are now "collectors" of the system. Fuck all of you lurking collectard fuckers reading this!
This gets to me as well. Probably my biggest pet peeve.
I just bought Go Go Birdie Chance! for $100 so that I can re-sell it on eBay for $325. As proof, here's the unboxing video:
http://youtu.be/7Z-2png9v5Q
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 05/17/2014, 02:31 AMI just bought Go Go Birdie Chance! for $100 so that I can re-sell it on eBay for $325. As proof, here's the unboxing video:
http://youtu.be/7Z-2png9v5Q
What in the world did I just watch? :-k :-k :-k
Hahahahaha. :pcgs:
Go Go Birdie Chance unboxing (https://youtu.be/7Z-2png9v5Q#ws)
I wondered why este had laughed so hard, so I took a look in here. Hadn't clicked in this thread for a while, but I saw his single laugh post in the Recent Posts filter so that peaked my interest. Yeah, that's probably the best unboxing video I ever saw... ;) :lol:
classic video, should be more on youtube, really shows how sad and lonely those people are.
missing censored address label and box of cleenex though.
BAHAHAHAHA!!! What a creeper lol
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 05/17/2014, 02:31 AMI just bought Go Go Birdie Chance! for $100 so that I can re-sell it on eBay for $325. As proof, here's the unboxing video:
http://youtu.be/7Z-2png9v5Q
LOL looks more like you were doing a B&E good thing no one on the outside saw the flashlight and called the cops, now that would have been funny.
Hi-La-Rious!
$700... really buddy?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2014, 06:03 PM$700... really buddy?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH)
How the...what the...there's just no way all that costs $140+ to ship.
I know"!!!! $40 max !!!!
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2014, 08:39 PMQuote from: guest on 05/17/2014, 06:03 PM$700... really buddy?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH)
How the...what the...there's just no way all that costs $140+ to ship.
Even better that it would cost that much when you live 3 hours from him.... Not sure what he is smoking but....must be real good!
Quote from: madboom0522 on 05/17/2014, 10:35 PMQuote from: guest on 05/17/2014, 08:39 PMQuote from: guest on 05/17/2014, 06:03 PM$700... really buddy?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/181413504491?nav=SEARCH)
How the...what the...there's just no way all that costs $140+ to ship.
Even better that it would cost that much when you live 3 hours from him.... Not sure what he is smoking but....must be real good!
Puff Puff pass, that is the rule.
So with less than 1 1/2 hours to go ($6700), what do you guys think MC will finish at?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b)
I think the current bidder has had enough time to hope someone outbids them.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 05:21 PMSo with less than 1 1/2 hours to go ($6700), what do you guys think MC will finish at?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-/161300068971?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258e3bba6b)
I think the current bidder has had enough time to hope someone outbids them.
well over 8K
I'm so glad I don't care and can just enjoy the idiocy 8)
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 05:31 PMI'm so glad I don't care and can just enjoy the idiocy 8)
Agreed :-)
$7,100 LOL LOL LOL
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 06:53 PM$7,100 LOL LOL LOL
So MC is now worth more than a US copy of Metal Slug 1 for Neo Geo AES.
Quote from: geise on 05/19/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 06:53 PM$7,100 LOL LOL LOL
So MC is now worth more than a US copy of Metal Slug 1 for Neo Geo AES.
That's sad! Metal Slug has stupid prices also.
If there weren't other options that would be one thing and I could somewhat get it then.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/19/2014, 11:32 AMQuote from: geise on 05/19/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: synbiosfan on 05/18/2014, 06:53 PM$7,100 LOL LOL LOL
So MC is now worth more than a US copy of Metal Slug 1 for Neo Geo AES.
That's sad! Metal Slug has stupid prices also.
If there weren't other options that would be one thing and I could somewhat get it then.
Yeah AES prices are nuts, I got out of the AES because of it and now I just do my MVS. I like the MVS better any how as it reminds me of being in the arcade :-) and the games are way cheaper.
Not turbo games, but speaking of Metal Slug...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f)
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 02:42 PMNot turbo games, but speaking of Metal Slug...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f)
Big Tymer's only :lol:
I can't believe it has 39 watcher at my time of viewing.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/19/2014, 03:44 PMI can't believe it has 39 watcher at my time of viewing.
I watch ridiculous BINs often.
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/19/2014, 03:47 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/19/2014, 03:44 PMI can't believe it has 39 watcher at my time of viewing.
I watch ridiculous BINs often.
I do too just to see if they do sell. Then when the one or two out of the hundreds do sell the first thing I think is what fool paid that.
I'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
Ya can't control unappreciative asshats, Keith. It's unfortunate that there's so many money foolish people 'round here, but whatcha gonna do?
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/19/2014, 05:18 PMI'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
Yeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 05:45 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 05/19/2014, 05:18 PMI'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
Yeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
This is a good idea actually. If it had been me I would have given it back to this community. But I guess I expect too much from everybody here. Being naive has its disadvantages, I guess.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 05:45 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 05/19/2014, 05:18 PMI'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
Yeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
Resellers would instead buy that and flip it, just as they do all Turbo games and hardware.
Only thing that can be done is being very selective who you'll provide your services for.
Quote from: guest on 05/19/2014, 07:00 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 05:45 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 05/19/2014, 05:18 PMI'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
Yeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
Resellers would instead buy that and flip it, just as they do all Turbo games and hardware.
Only thing that can be done is being very selective who you'll provide your services for.
Agreed. Being very selective is the only feasible way to deal with asshats.
Also, keeping a record of serial numbers and "tracking" hardware would be fun, but hard to pull off without everyone's cooperation.
RANDOM THOUGHT (belongs somewhere else, but I'll be damned if I know where): I don't know if any of you folks were into punk/hardcore/indie music in the 80's, but it was very common for bands/labels to put DISCLAIMERS on the actual inserts/booklets saying "Pay no more than ________ for this record" and provide an address to order stuff at fair prices. Lots of bands wanted their music available for a fair price, but were thwarted to keep prices low (outside of direct sales under their control) because distributors/record shops (outside of band's control) would slap a standard price tag on all items (higher profit margin).
The problem for us, though, is that we don't have an audience of DIY punks who want "Fair for All"...we have idiots who will actually spend cash indiscriminately.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 05:45 PMYeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
Honestly, I'm surprised Sparky hasn't done that with his labels.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANY-TITLE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-CASE-ORIGINAL-CASE-CUSTOM-LABEL-/310692284787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4856b40973 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANY-TITLE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-CASE-ORIGINAL-CASE-CUSTOM-LABEL-/310692284787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4856b40973)
$1076 on 59 labels
Sparky could have deprived this seller of $900, and eBay of $100, by keeping a cheaper set of labels on eBay at all times. That would be the true "fuck you" to eBay, and people overpricing shitty labels.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 05/19/2014, 07:56 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 05/19/2014, 05:45 PMYeah, that really does suck. Only way I can think of to stop it would be to always have a system on ebay that you modified to keep the prices low and stable...
Honestly, I'm surprised Sparky hasn't done that with his labels.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANY-TITLE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-CASE-ORIGINAL-CASE-CUSTOM-LABEL-/310692284787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4856b40973 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANY-TITLE-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-CASE-ORIGINAL-CASE-CUSTOM-LABEL-/310692284787?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4856b40973)
$1076 on 59 labels
Sparky could have deprived this seller of $900, and eBay of $100, by keeping a cheaper set of labels on eBay at all times. That would be the true "fuck you" to eBay, and people overpricing shitty labels.
Ya man your right, I don't know what to say.. Sure I could sell these on eBay but it feels wrong to me, I don't want to deal with the instant collectors or maybe ebay resellers over there, you take the time to join a forum like this there should be advantages (( points to me )) :)
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/19/2014, 05:18 PMI'm tired of seeing systems that I've obviously modded and sold to someone on here or on ebay for a normal price only to find it being resold on ebay 3-5 months later for an outrageous amount. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/351075179467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51bdb61bcb)
Yes, he is including games but they are only worth around $350 total. A fair price for selling the system with games would be $650 or so.
That is some serious bullshit!
Nulltard, I know who this guy is. His name is Jose..... I have dealt with him in the past and let me tell you his work is very shallow compared to Sparky's Not to mention way too much $
Quote from: guest on 05/19/2014, 11:01 PMSo... it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who asemasterbationtechnician is... let's get a home address and I'll lead the mob to kick his ass. Or just sit on him (that's my special attack). Fuck that guy.
I couldn't help but think of this:
http://youtu.be/vuBWbpTJRqk
man, flipping the hard work of the members here to Gouge is pretty fucked up :/
Quote from: guest on 05/19/2014, 11:01 PMSo... it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who asemasterbationtechnician is... let's get a home address and I'll lead the mob to kick his ass. Or just sit on him (that's my special attack). Fuck that guy.
That guy has been gouging and flipping Turbo stuff for many years.
From his ebay location, he's really close to me. Let's get 'em!!!
Quote from: Nulltard on 05/19/2014, 11:01 PMSo... it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who asemasterbationtechnician is... let's get a home address and I'll lead the mob to kick his ass. Or just sit on him (that's my special attack). Fuck that guy.
I have bought a few things from him (he has good deals from time to time) and his labels are crap. I got a game with one of his labels they are printed on mylar and they don't stay stuck to the case.
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 01:53 PMI misunderstood... i thought he was flipping Sparky labels. If these are of his own creation, then I'm calling off the hit.
They are his own and they suck ass
...and people say we're hard on low post count users. Fuck em'. This is one of the main reasons for this. Sad as it is there's always going to be people on here to take advantage of the generosity of quite a few of our long time members willing to help.
I wonder if he read this thread? He lowered his price to $500 starting bid. That is much more like it and would actually be a great deal for anyone wanting the games he is including. http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/261485676178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce1c2c692 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-CDrom-lot-PC-Case-Mods-US-Japan-Svideo-19-games-/261485676178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ce1c2c692)
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 02:09 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 05/20/2014, 01:53 PMI misunderstood... i thought he was flipping Sparky labels. If these are of his own creation, then I'm calling off the hit.
They are his own and they suck ass
It such a shame that they are such low quality. I kinda like the alternate labels that he offers. They are just way too expensive since he only sells them with a case.
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 03:12 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 02:09 PMQuote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 01:53 PMI misunderstood... i thought he was flipping Sparky labels. If these are of his own creation, then I'm calling off the hit.
They are his own and they suck ass
It such a shame that they are such low quality. I kinda like the alternate labels that he offers. They are just way too expensive since he only sells them with a case.
Sparky could do a way better job. I have seen Sparky's labels and they are amaZING. This guys on Ebay tend to fall off.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 03:17 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 05/20/2014, 03:12 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 02:09 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 05/20/2014, 01:53 PMI misunderstood... i thought he was flipping Sparky labels. If these are of his own creation, then I'm calling off the hit.
They are his own and they suck ass
It such a shame that they are such low quality. I kinda like the alternate labels that he offers. They are just way too expensive since he only sells them with a case.
Sparky could do a way better job. I have seen Sparky's labels and they are amaZING. This guys on Ebay tend to fall off.
Yea, I have a sparky set and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between his and stock ones. The "other guys" labels just fall off.
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 05:27 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 03:17 PMQuote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 03:12 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 02:09 PMQuote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 01:53 PMI misunderstood... i thought he was flipping Sparky labels. If these are of his own creation, then I'm calling off the hit.
They are his own and they suck ass
It such a shame that they are such low quality. I kinda like the alternate labels that he offers. They are just way too expensive since he only sells them with a case.
Sparky could do a way better job. I have seen Sparky's labels and they are amaZING. This guys on Ebay tend to fall off.
Yea, I have a sparky set and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between his and stock ones. The "other guys" labels just fall off.
The only difference I saw was Sparky's are square and OEM are rounded. Would love to have the machine that cut them round like that lol I would give it to Sparky for a set of labels pre cut of course :-)
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 06:07 PMThe only difference I saw was Sparky's are square and OEM are rounded. Would love to have the machine that cut them round like that lol I would give it to Sparky for a set of labels pre cut of course :-)
If you really want one, look for a rounded corner punch in the scrapbooking section of craft stores (like Hobby Lobby). They come in many different radii so surely you can find a match, and they're luckily pretty cheap (~$5).
Sparky was dismissive when I brought 'em up, and I have to agree after using a few stickers; the curve ain't worth the effort to me and the stickers look great as is, but to each their own.
Quote from: guest on 05/20/2014, 06:20 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 06:07 PMThe only difference I saw was Sparky's are square and OEM are rounded. Would love to have the machine that cut them round like that lol I would give it to Sparky for a set of labels pre cut of course :-)
If you really want one, look for a rounded corner punch in the scrapbooking section of craft stores (like Hobby Lobby). They come in many different radii so surely you can find a match, and they're luckily pretty cheap (~$5).
Sparky was dismissive when I brought 'em up, and I have to agree after using a few stickers; the curve ain't worth the effort to me and the stickers look great as is, but to each their own.
You are correct Sir. they look awesome the way they are. I was meagerly suggesting for the real OEM look that would be the way to go :-) On the other hand the square look of Sparky's labels would let him know they are his and someone who is lazy and won't bother to round them would be caught out :-)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1)
Read the feedback and sounds kinda fishy!!!!! would you buy from. Chime in and be heard.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 10:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1)
Read the feedback and sounds kinda fishy!!!!! would you buy from. Chime in and be heard.
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Why does it look like there is no indented "grip" on that HuCard? Is it just a bad photo?
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 05/20/2014, 11:21 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 10:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1)
Read the feedback and sounds kinda fishy!!!!! would you buy from. Chime in and be heard.
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Why does it look like there is no indented "grip" on that HuCard? Is it just a bad photo?
If you darken the pic a little it comes into view.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 10:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1)
Read the feedback and sounds kinda fishy!!!!! would you buy from. Chime in and be heard.
He just sounds like a douchebag.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/20/2014, 10:15 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321406856097?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D321406856097%26_rdc%3D1)
Read the feedback and sounds kinda fishy!!!!! would you buy from. Chime in and be heard.
. Hell to the no!
Some ass hole is currently posting the mega R@REZ all over ebay. Terraformng for $900, godzilla for $350, shit goes on and on and on.
Quote from: galam on 05/21/2014, 05:15 PMSome ass hole is currently posting the mega R@REZ all over ebay. Terraformng for $900, godzilla for $350, shit goes on and on and on.
:lol: In Columbia, SC I believe 4 years ago I walked into this import games store called Software Seconds. They had Terraforming for $100. Then I thought they were out of their minds. I think HenrySC probably bought that copy and the rest of the decent turbo stuff. So ridiculous how it's gotten.
Quote from: geise on 05/21/2014, 05:52 PMQuote from: galam on 05/21/2014, 05:15 PMSome ass hole is currently posting the mega R@REZ all over ebay. Terraformng for $900, godzilla for $350, shit goes on and on and on.
:lol: In Columbia, SC I believe 4 years ago I walked into this import games store called Software Seconds. They had Terraforming for $100. Then I thought they were out of their minds. I think HenrySC probably bought that copy and the rest of the decent turbo stuff. So ridiculous how it's gotten.
. Columbia? Thats where I live!
The guy posting the rares is a video game publisher.... He got a fair amount of them for free.... However he has been getting big money for them already... They are all mint most in the boxes. Air zonk cd went for $850 in less than 6 hours... Look at where cotton is....
what a dick
Quote from: madboom0522 on 05/21/2014, 08:47 PMThe guy posting the rares is a video game publisher....
Which guy?
I suppose they're talking about this guy (http://www.ebay.com/sch/n0nessentials/m.html?item=151307022094&hash=item233a99ef0e&pt=Video_Games_Games&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562). How dare he, right?
Wow! since when did Cotton become so expensive?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-US-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Cotton-Free-Shipping-/151307028615?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item233a9a0887 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-US-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Cotton-Free-Shipping-/151307028615?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item233a9a0887)
Didn't he start 'em all at a buck? Since his description is pretty straightforward and not filled with BS stories about its worth, blame the bidders.
Yeah. He has what looks like high-ish BINs, but that's just the BIN, no idea what the reserve is. And the BIN isn't far off from what some of those have gone for recently.
QuoteWow! since when did Cotton become so expensive?
Looks like it became that expensive at May-21-14 22:01:55 PDT, when someone offered to pay at least $605.99.
Quote from: HyperionAlpha on 05/22/2014, 11:24 AMYeah. He has what looks like high-ish BINs, but that's just the BIN, no idea what the reserve is. And the BIN isn't far off from what some of those have gone for recently.
Trust me, it's high.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/22/2014, 11:25 AMTrust me, it's high.
Didn't Terraforming go for $750 a few weeks back? Super Air Zonk as well? I ain't saying that's chump change.
Quote from: HyperionAlpha on 05/22/2014, 11:34 AMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/22/2014, 11:25 AMTrust me, it's high.
Didn't Terraforming go for $750 a few weeks back? Super Air Zonk as well? I ain't saying that's chump change.
Yes it did and his reserves are around there too.
Quote from: guest on 05/19/2014, 08:39 PMSparky could have deprived this seller of $900, and eBay of $100, by keeping a cheaper set of labels on eBay at all times. That would be the true "fuck you" to eBay, and people overpricing shitty labels.
Ya man your right, I don't know what to say.. Sure I could sell these on eBay but it feels wrong to me, I don't want to deal with the instant collectors or maybe ebay resellers over there, you take the time to join a forum like this there should be advantages (( points to me )) :)[/quote]
At the end of the day, its your business. Plus, I doubt eBay would really care about losing that $100. They make so much money off sales, its absurd.
Love the description. MORE MINT!!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090)
Super rarez canuck version! That should be worth at least 10x as much as the US version, seeing as how M.C. was so narrowly distributed that you could only get it from a single Tim Hortons in Winnipeg.
I'm so tired of seeing MC described as the "Holy Grail".
Its the "Sword of Vermillion"
Cliche descriptions are cliche. Stupid descriptions are stupid. Stupid pricing is stupid.
Still, this is the best copy of MC that I've seen since I saw one inside the shrinkwrap.
Which is ironic given current stability of a low price on Sword of Vermillion.
He very well could have said the word "Mint" at least a few more times. Come on man! Get with it!
Its been proven statistically that listings that contain "Mint" and "Rare" do sell for more money. Which is prob why you see so much of this shit.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/22/2014, 06:28 PMWhich is ironic given current stability of a low price on Sword of Vermillion.
Yeah, but the term sounds pretty majestic.
Oh, you guys. <3
Don't you know hailing, it's more than a million it's a Vermillion and everyone knows that's better.
I like how it's relisted at $12,600 after failing to sell at $10,000. Still got that $44 shipping though, so there's that.
I would feel embarrassed and ashamed to list a video game for that much and still charge for shipping. More proof these people have no souls!
I just sent an offer for 12.00... Canadian.
:: fingers crossed ::
You'd think this guy would at least throw in some actual mints for that price. sheesh.
Quote from: reson8er on 05/23/2014, 12:46 PMYou'd think this guy would at least throw in some actual mints for that price. sheesh.
He should sprinkle Andes Mints all around it.
Quote from: lastcallhall on 05/23/2014, 12:15 PMI just sent an offer for 12.00... Canadian.
:: fingers crossed ::
Wow, lowball much? I would have at least offered $20. In fact, I may do so now.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2014, 02:41 PMQuote from: lastcallhall on 05/23/2014, 12:15 PMI just sent an offer for 12.00... Canadian.
:: fingers crossed ::
Wow, lowball much? I would have at least offered $20. In fact, I may do so now.
Well, F- you, Mr. Deep Pockets!
;)
Quote from: lastcallhall on 05/23/2014, 02:47 PMQuote from: guest on 05/23/2014, 02:41 PMQuote from: lastcallhall on 05/23/2014, 12:15 PMI just sent an offer for 12.00... Canadian.
:: fingers crossed ::
Wow, lowball much? I would have at least offered $20. In fact, I may do so now.
Well, F- you, Mr. Deep Pockets!
;)
What he said.
Gonna offer 20.25 just to top you :-)
Quote from: galam on 05/22/2014, 05:33 PMLove the description. MORE MINT!!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090)
It's a fake.
Sigh. This is how the gougers win! Everyone out bidding each other! When will the madness stop!?
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/23/2014, 04:10 PMSigh. This is how the gougers win! Everyone out bidding each other! When will the madness stop!?
You're right. Let's all pitch in $.25 and just share the thing communally.
Quote from: esadajr on 05/23/2014, 04:09 PMQuote from: galam on 05/22/2014, 05:33 PMLove the description. MORE MINT!!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090)
It's a fake.
You may be right, looking at all the pictures the only ones that are blurry as hell are the ones of the actual card....Hmmmmm Do we have a case of douche baggery here?
Hey ninja turtle... Why don't you sell your mint in box copy?......
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 05/23/2014, 06:30 PMQuote from: esadajr on 05/23/2014, 04:09 PMQuote from: galam on 05/22/2014, 05:33 PMLove the description. MORE MINT!!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090)
It's a fake.
You may be right, looking at all the pictures the only ones that are blurry as hell are the ones of the actual card....Hmmmmm Do we have a case of douche baggery here?
. Its confirmed douche baggery just because of the price.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2014, 07:29 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 05/23/2014, 06:30 PMQuote from: esadajr on 05/23/2014, 04:09 PMQuote from: galam on 05/22/2014, 05:33 PMLove the description. MORE MINT!!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310966153090)
It's a fake.
You may be right, looking at all the pictures the only ones that are blurry as hell are the ones of the actual card....Hmmmmm Do we have a case of douche baggery here?
. Its confirmed douche baggery just because of the price.
Being Fake?!?!?!
I'm pretty sure it's a tad blurry because of the sleeve and not because of any trickery.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/24/2014, 01:33 AMI'm pretty sure it's a tad blurry because of the sleeve and not because of any trickery.
Might be, I had not even noticed, not sure about anyone else but if I am going to shell out that kinda cash I would want clear pics, and selling it I would want to make sure anyone willing to sped that kinda loot can clearly see it to avoid 100 mails asking do you have clear pics :-) but that's just me.
Quote from: guest on 05/23/2014, 01:15 PMQuote from: reson8er on 05/23/2014, 12:46 PMYou'd think this guy would at least throw in some actual mints for that price. sheesh.
He should sprinkle Andes Mints all around it.
That along with candy canes, some Wrigley's gum, and a plush doll of Peppermint Patty.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20101030101354im_/http://www.dvdizzy.com/images/d-f/itebcb-04.jpg)
"That's not YOUR auction is it, Chuck?"
Thought I could get the EMPTY BOX for Dragon's Curse, even if it ended up being a little expensive. I put down what I think is a ridiculous amount, $45. Ended at $150.
What the fuck?
For a fucking box!!!!!??? Must be like that old gouge eBay post for samurai warrior... "The box is rarer than the game!" WTF!?
On the one hand, I'm sure statement about the boxes is true. On the other hand, who cares? It's a god-damn box!
How many times have you guys seen this box for sale over the past year? I've seen more copies of Magical Chase and Dynastic Hero than Dragon's Curse boxes. It's a tough one to find.
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
WolfWhistle
Put me down for 3 poses :-)
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
Ahhhhh hahahahahahahaaaaaa!!!!1!!!2!!!!3!!!!4!!!11!!!
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
I thought someone Sparky perhaps? had already scanned all of the boxes.
Quote from: Nulltard on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
I have about 25 of them scanned.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-HU-Card-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-16-Rare-Game-FUN-/390851644757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0092cd55 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-HU-Card-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-16-Rare-Game-FUN-/390851644757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0092cd55)
if anyone buys Jackie Chan (Cart only) for $119, i will cotton-fist their ass
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Blasters-TurboGrafx-16-wbr-NEW-SEALED-SUPER-RARE-SHOOTER-ONLY-1-ON-EBAY-/151313613948?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Blasters-TurboGrafx-16-wbr-NEW-SEALED-SUPER-RARE-SHOOTER-ONLY-1-ON-EBAY-/151313613948?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
yup... aero blasters for $899.00. i cant summon the strength...
Quote from: schweaty on 05/28/2014, 12:03 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-HU-Card-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-16-Rare-Game-FUN-/390851644757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0092cd55 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackie-Chans-Action-Kung-Fu-HU-Card-ONLY-Turbo-Grafx-16-Rare-Game-FUN-/390851644757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0092cd55)
if anyone buys Jackie Chan (Cart only) for $119, i will cotton-fist their ass
Really? Not even 2 years ago I got it loose for $20 and I thought then was a little much.
Quote from: schweaty on 05/28/2014, 12:04 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Blasters-TurboGrafx-16-wbr-NEW-SEALED-SUPER-RARE-SHOOTER-ONLY-1-ON-EBAY-/151313613948?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Blasters-TurboGrafx-16-wbr-NEW-SEALED-SUPER-RARE-SHOOTER-ONLY-1-ON-EBAY-/151313613948?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
yup... aero blasters for $899.00. i cant summon the strength...
"ONLY 1 ON EBAY" titles are always hilarious. They're advertising that they're trying to rip you off.
Quote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
You really should get that comma checked out by a doctor.
Quote from: seieienbu on 05/28/2014, 05:56 PMQuote from: guest on 05/27/2014, 10:36 PMI'm on a mission to scan all the boxes... but I give up. All the rares (and many of the commons)... I'm scanning my ass as a placeholder for them.
( _*,_)
You really should get that comma checked out by a doctor.
Boo boo hiss hiss :P
Somebody Gong this guy!
Quote from: Nulltard on 05/28/2014, 04:41 PMI'm on so many missions that I'll never complete any of them. I'll have to check with sparky to see what he's got. Jello- i remember your thread about finding/scanning the boxes... where's them scans be? I have this dream of embedding 3d models of the boxes, games, and hardware on DoxPhile kind of like world of war craft does in their armory, but it will probably never happen. I'm just trying to keep up with The Old Rover on number of concurrent projects.
https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/Box%20scans/ (https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/Box%20scans/)
I have several more boxes that I can scan also. I'm sure between a few of us here we could get 75% of them scanned right now.
Not really a gouge, but i didnt know where else to put it.
Peabody, MA? :-k
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261492593918 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261492593918)
Quote from: galam on 05/29/2014, 10:29 PMNot really a gouge, but i didnt know where else to put it.
Peabody, MA? :-k
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261492593918 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261492593918)
that seems pretty reasonable. If it was component I might bite
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
Quote from: galam on 05/30/2014, 09:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
The box was originally $51.99 back in early 90's.
Lol
I bought a new one for $50.12 :lol:
Of course it arrived after I sent my Duo-R off to Turbokon for modding #-o
Quote from: esteban on 05/30/2014, 09:05 PMQuote from: galam on 05/30/2014, 09:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
The box was originally $51.99 back in early 90's.
That's Working Designs for you... They also planned a special edition with a different picture on the box and a guide.
I wish they had released the guide, I got stuck on a certain part on the box and was unable to finish. Since there was no "save feature", I had to give up. :cry:
"Rarer then game".
As funny as that sounds, they picked one of the least rare Turbo games, box to game ratio-wise. The loose box may even be rarer then sealed MIB copies.
But obviously every game's box is less common that its game.
Hahaha, if I had a nickel for every over priced boxed copy of CF2...
Quote from: esteban on 05/30/2014, 09:05 PMQuote from: galam on 05/30/2014, 09:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
The box was originally $51.99 back in early 90's.
Is this seller on crack?
I litterly bought three months ago two copies of this game not only MIB but SEALED for his buy it now price with free shipping......got them inspected the seal (to my lamen eyes looks legit and not rescaled).
The seller had I think 5 of them for sell. I only bought two because the price was so good.
Only thing that sucks is now I need to find a open copy lol...oh the irony.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 05/30/2014, 09:05 PMQuote from: galam on 05/30/2014, 09:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
The box was originally $51.99 back in early 90's.
Is this seller on crack?
I litterly bought three months ago two copies of this game not only MIB but SEALED for his buy it now price with free shipping......got them inspected the seal (to my lamen eyes looks legit and not rescaled).
The seller had I think 5 of them for sell. I only bought two because the price was so good.
Only thing that sucks is now I need to find a open copy lol...oh the irony.
You own two sealed ones and want an open one???
Games are meant to be played :roll:
Quote from: synbiosfan on 05/30/2014, 11:30 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 05/30/2014, 09:05 PMQuote from: galam on 05/30/2014, 09:02 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251544770479)
The box was originally $51.99 back in early 90's.
Is this seller on crack?
I litterly bought three months ago two copies of this game not only MIB but SEALED for his buy it now price with free shipping......got them inspected the seal (to my lamen eyes looks legit and not rescaled).
The seller had I think 5 of them for sell. I only bought two because the price was so good.
Only thing that sucks is now I need to find a open copy lol...oh the irony.
You own two sealed ones and want an open one???
Games are meant to be played :roll:
It's the obsessive part of me. Also known as collectarditus
It will destroy us all!
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:31 PMIt's the obsessive part of me. Also known as collectarditus
It will destroy us all!
If you don't open one of your copies, not only will people think less of you, you will also be a bit of a fuck. Not a lovely evening slow romance turned to intense heat, mind you, but a fuck.
I am sincerely disappointed. . . :(
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/31/2014, 12:44 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:31 PMIt's the obsessive part of me. Also known as collectarditus
It will destroy us all!
If you don't open one of your copies, not only will people think less of you, you will also be a bit of a fuck. Not a lovely evening slow romance turned to intense heat, mind you, but a fuck.
I am sincerely disappointed. . . :(
I see where you are coming from. But the second copy is honestly for trade towards a game I have yet to add.
As for the need to open and play a game which is interactive and unlike films passive I get as well. But this is not a rare game. It is easy enough to find open to play. In that regard I think a few unopened copies how ever may exist can continue their sealed lives as parts of a collectors well collection. They if anything are representations of the games fresh.
If whome ever receives a sealed game new or old desires to leave it sealed that is their choice as at some point the game will pass hands and someone will open it....even if it is just time that unbinds it creating a unsealed game that if anything if very ready to be played with....a per verbal virgin game...
Now if I were to go and blah grade these sealed games thus removing the choice of anyone ever opening and playing them that I think would be a step to far removed from what gaming is. The simple act of enjoying the game. Be it to beat it compelte it or master it with the next high score has always been my attraction to gaming since I first owned an Atari and would play with my father........
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 05/31/2014, 02:20 AMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/31/2014, 12:44 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:31 PMIt's the obsessive part of me. Also known as collectarditus
It will destroy us all!
If you don't open one of your copies, not only will people think less of you, you will also be a bit of a fuck. Not a lovely evening slow romance turned to intense heat, mind you, but a fuck.
I am sincerely disappointed. . . :(
I see where you are coming from. But the second copy is honestly for trade towards a game I have yet to add.
As for the need to open and play a game which is interactive and unlike films passive I get as well. But this is not a rare game. It is easy enough to find open to play. In that regard I think a few unopened copies how ever may exist can continue their sealed lives as parts of a collectors well collection. They if anything are representations of the games fresh.
If whome ever receives a sealed game new or old desires to leave it sealed that is their choice as at some point the game will pass hands and someone will open it....even if it is just time that unbinds it creating a unsealed game that if anything if very ready to be played with....a per verbal virgin game...
Now if I were to go and blah grade these sealed games thus removing the choice of anyone ever opening and playing them that I think would be a step to far removed from what gaming is. The simple act of enjoying the game. Be it to beat it compelte it or master it with the next high score has always been my attraction to gaming since I first owned an Atari and would play with my father........
As long as you're not VGA grading them I have no problem. Buying games for trade bait isn't so bad. There's people here that do that with big game lots. Just don't expect to get much from a sealed copy of CF2. That's about as common as they come for CD games.
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 07:33 AMMmmmmm.... per verbal virgins. Thems the best kind! With each word spoken that cherry reseals itself, and not just proverbally. I'm talking literally, holmes. It's like bubble wrap city all the poppin' you can do with a per verbal virgin. :lol:
The perpetual virgin...this is an intriguing concept.
It is, absolutely, a rare breed.
Speaking of virgins, I vividly remember an apostle of yore who was fond of asking anyone within earshot, "Mary, Mary—why you buggin'?"
Quote from: geise on 05/31/2014, 08:20 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 05/31/2014, 02:20 AMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/31/2014, 12:44 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 05/30/2014, 11:31 PMIt's the obsessive part of me. Also known as collectarditus
It will destroy us all!
If you don't open one of your copies, not only will people think less of you, you will also be a bit of a fuck. Not a lovely evening slow romance turned to intense heat, mind you, but a fuck.
I am sincerely disappointed. . . :(
I see where you are coming from. But the second copy is honestly for trade towards a game I have yet to add.
As for the need to open and play a game which is interactive and unlike films passive I get as well. But this is not a rare game. It is easy enough to find open to play. In that regard I think a few unopened copies how ever may exist can continue their sealed lives as parts of a collectors well collection. They if anything are representations of the games fresh.
If whome ever receives a sealed game new or old desires to leave it sealed that is their choice as at some point the game will pass hands and someone will open it....even if it is just time that unbinds it creating a unsealed game that if anything if very ready to be played with....a per verbal virgin game...
Now if I were to go and blah grade these sealed games thus removing the choice of anyone ever opening and playing them that I think would be a step to far removed from what gaming is. The simple act of enjoying the game. Be it to beat it compelte it or master it with the next high score has always been my attraction to gaming since I first owned an Atari and would play with my father........
As long as you're not VGA grading them I have no problem. Buying games for trade bait isn't so bad. There's people here that do that with big game lots. Just don't expect to get much from a sealed copy of CF2. That's about as common as they come for CD games.
As I thought...it being a common game that is....
No deal of the century for me lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321420457401 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/321420457401)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TATSUJIN-Truxton-PC-Engine-JPN-Import-/151168202371?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item233253b683 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TATSUJIN-Truxton-PC-Engine-JPN-Import-/151168202371?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item233253b683)
Nearly $350 for Truxtin/Tatsujin?
Man I'll just stick with the genesis port.
Welcome to 2014.
Dont let 2004 kick you in the ass on the way out.
Quote from: galam on 05/31/2014, 07:23 PMWelcome to 2014.
Dont let 2004 kick you in the ass on the way out.
2004 was so kick ass!!!
So I take it that is just the going rate for that game?
Booooooo
Boooo
Hissssss
Guess I'll just save my pennies.....and canadine quarters.
I had that game. Let it go to Mathius last year I believe.
Gonna be a tough one to find sealed, bro
Quote from: galam on 05/31/2014, 07:31 PMGonna be a tough one to find sealed, bro
Okay you honestly made me spit out my soda with laughter with that zinger.
Good show ol boy good show..
The saying is..."I just spit out my coffee, and i wasn't even drinking any"
:lol:
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 05/31/2014, 02:20 AMI see where you are coming from. But the second copy is honestly for trade towards a game I have yet to add.
As for the need to open and play a game which is interactive and unlike films passive I get as well. But this is not a rare game. It is easy enough to find open to play. In that regard I think a few unopened copies how ever may exist can continue their sealed lives as parts of a collectors well collection. They if anything are representations of the games fresh.
If whome ever receives a sealed game new or old desires to leave it sealed that is their choice as at some point the game will pass hands and someone will open it....even if it is just time that unbinds it creating a unsealed game that if anything if very ready to be played with....a per verbal virgin game...
Now if I were to go and blah grade these sealed games thus removing the choice of anyone ever opening and playing them that I think would be a step to far removed from what gaming is. The simple act of enjoying the game. Be it to beat it compelte it or master it with the next high score has always been my attraction to gaming since I first owned an Atari and would play with my father........
Firstly, arrrright...
Secondly.... just open one of your two sealed copies...if you actually intend to play the damn thing, don't buy another, that's pretty... yeah....
Thirrrdly, having a sealed copy for trade bait, I guess can be a thing... I guess. blah.
Fourrrthly, The is/isn't rare factor shouldn't really be a thing. The fact is that you said you were going to maybe purchase an open copy of a game that you have twice, sealed, instead of simply opening one. Eff.
FIVE5 mai daddy gawt me into gaming on an atari 5200 which had been out for a thousand years by the point I was playing it. Haunted by Empire Strikes Back and ET to this day. Effffff. Thankfully an NES was purchased shortly after, but then again my big bro was a butthole NES hog. So... yeah.
Galam is this your listing!? LOL!! :)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301201069604?nav=SEARCH
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 09:56 PMGalam is this your listing!? LOL!! :)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301201069604?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/301201069604?nav=SEARCH)
That's hilarious!
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 09:56 PMGalam is this your listing!? LOL!! :)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301201069604?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/301201069604?nav=SEARCH)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2014, 10:41 PMLaugh now, but laugh even harder when we can all sell our copies of Dunjun Explorer for 4 figures. Thanks, Galam!
. Hey its Dunjun Exploder.. Get it right! Its da dopest :)
No idea what you guys are talking about. :-"
Thank you for this, galam. :3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true)
is this someone from here? if so, i like your moves.
BTW - i offered $1. wish i could go back and offer $.01 i might be overpaying
Ah, illustrating absurdity by being absurd. Careful though, you might actually find a nut willing to pay that amount... ;) You never know. Heh. No, I kid, I kid.
Quote from: schweaty on 06/01/2014, 05:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true)
Game comes from a heavily smoking home with dogs. Up to buyer to clean it
:-)
Quote from: schweaty on 06/01/2014, 05:49 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-Turbografx-16-Tg16-BEST-ONE-ON-EBAY-such-rare-so-mega-HTF-MINT-/301201069604?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4620fb9624&autorefresh=true)
is this someone from here? if so, i like your moves.
BTW - i offered $1. wish i could go back and offer $.01 i might be overpaying
Got you covered just sent an offer of .99 cents. Unfortantly that is the lowest eBay allows you to offer apparently.
The picture used honestly hurts my eyes.
Hell, I will offer $10 just for putting up the bin. :lol:
HAHAHAHA! Fun-ney! :)
I'd submit the seller a swap for my 9,999$ Keith Courage.
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html (http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html)
Somebody better jump on this rare turbo graphix 16 for the low price of $350. I mean they go for $899-1500 on ebay so you know you are getting a deal.
What's a "turbo graphix 16"?
It's similar to the Turbographics-16 but more rarez. :P
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 06/03/2014, 08:27 PMIt's similar to the Turbographics-16 but more rarez. :P
What's a turbographics-16?
Quote from: guest on 06/03/2014, 10:11 PMWhat's a turbographics-16?
Quote from: guest on 06/03/2014, 07:30 PMWhat's a "turbo graphix 16"?
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Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 06/03/2014, 05:45 PMhttp://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html (http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html)
Somebody better jump on this rare turbo graphix 16 for the low price of $350. I mean they go for $899-1500 on ebay so you know you are getting a deal.
Well, it doesn't say what the one game that's included is. It must be Magical Chase. :lol:
hahahah.. beating horse gif... for the win
Quote from: csgx1 on 06/03/2014, 10:27 PMQuote from: MrFlutterPie on 06/03/2014, 05:45 PMhttp://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html (http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/vgm/4502618027.html)
Somebody better jump on this rare turbo graphix 16 for the low price of $350. I mean they go for $899-1500 on ebay so you know you are getting a deal.
Well, it doesn't say what the one game that's included is. It must be Magical Chase. :lol:
Or the ultra rare Kieth Courage WITH comic book!!!! I see them sell on ebay for $150-$200. :-"
HAHAHAHA!!! Galam is up to it again. At least its cleaned for you this time...
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301206527316?nav=SEARCH
Holy @#$%, that last pic is too awesome! You are my new hero, galam =D>
Now, what ya gonna do when someone actually buys it???
Hell yeah!
Out of curiosity, if it sells on ebay but you don't get paid what happens to ebay fees?
He gets reimbursed.
Haha, Awesome! Nice touch with..."Shipping will be 14.00 for Media Mail".
Too funny! Bet it still smells like Dawn.
You should've actually took a pic of it being tested in a N64 Game Sack style.
LOL!
Quote from: guest on 06/05/2014, 08:43 PMHAHAHAHA!!! Galam is up to it again. At least its cleaned for you this time...
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301206527316?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/301206527316?nav=SEARCH)
Hahaha. I saw the posting the other day and didnt click into it because the price. Glad you linked here!
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 10:43 AMQuoteIt is the game which made a smashing success in Japan.
Now, it is a hardly obtained thing and especially a Japanese version is precious.
It is very precious also in Japan and it is difficult goods which are got except Japan.
Maybe if I contact him, we can work out an off-eBay trade for all of my base or something.
... oh wait, I forgot that all my base are already belong to him. Damn it. :evil:
Quote from: guest on 06/05/2014, 08:43 PMHAHAHAHA!!! Galam is up to it again. At least its cleaned for you this time...
Heh, keep 'em coming Galam.
You may be getting user questions about this item, just saying ;)
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 12:26 PMYou may be getting user questions about this item, just saying ;)
ive gotten a lot, but my favorite so far was a simple..."U stupid".
it was an ebay member with 15 feedback. must be looking for the rarez all of a sudden.
I know I'll get shit for saying this, and I love you galam so this isn't a personal attack, but not all of us here are in the Fuck eBay Club. In fact, I love eBay and don't know where I'd have found many of my treasured games without it. I think your 10k listing for DH is in poor taste. Making a joke listing, to me, is no better than trolls that run up a valid auction just to do it (as recently happened with NWC cart) with no intention of paying. After all, we love our TG and though we know it's a parody, others out there in Dumbfuckland could take it the wrong way. There's enough shadyness, gouging and other insanity with Turbob on eBay already; we shouldn't be throwing this in the mix.
Galam, thank you for creating that listing. :pcgs:
Quote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 01:39 PMI know I'll get shit for saying this, and I love you galam so this isn't a personal attack, but not all of us here are in the Fuck eBay Club. In fact, I love eBay and don't know where I'd have found many of my treasured games without it. I think your 10k listing for DH is in poor taste. Making a joke listing, to me, is no better than trolls that run up a valid auction just to do it (as recently happened with NWC cart) with no intention of paying. After all, we love our TG and though we know it's a parody, others out there in Dumbfuckland could take it the wrong way. There's enough shadyness, gouging and other insanity with Turbob on eBay already; we shouldn't be throwing this in the mix.
NoNoNo.avif
lol All I'm trying to say is - move it to craiglist. Right now you have a live auction and if some rich mofo clicks Buy It Now, and you send him your game (which you are obligated to do), you'll be the biggest Turbogouger ever. Take the pranks to CL and leave eBay to those who actually want to buy and sell.
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Quote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 06:24 PMRight now you have a live auction and if some rich mofo clicks Buy It Now, and you send him your game (which you are obligated to do), you'll be the biggest Turbogouger ever.
Or he could just cancel the sale.
eBay is where the action is. eBay is where we bring the fight. In 1944 the Allies didn't invade Germany by way of Antarctica. That would just be silly.
Quote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 06:24 PMlol All I'm trying to say is - move it to craiglist. Right now you have a live auction and if some rich mofo clicks Buy It Now, and you send him your game (which you are obligated to do), you'll be the biggest Turbogouger ever. Take the pranks to CL and leave eBay to those who actually want to buy and sell.
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. I wouldn't consider it gouging. The person doesn't have to buy the game, and its not essential for his well being. Gouging usually indicates the good is a commodity, and usually applies to situations where demand suddenly spikes and supply suddenly dries up, such as food, water, gas during natural disasters or civil emergency.
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 06:33 PMQuote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 06:24 PMRight now you have a live auction and if some rich mofo clicks Buy It Now, and you send him your game (which you are obligated to do), you'll be the biggest Turbogouger ever.
Or he could just cancel the sale.
Or he could buy the game again for 1/10 of the price and not feel bad because someone was so stupid. But let's face it, there is a zero percent chance anyone will buy this.
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 06:57 PMI wouldn't consider it gouging. The person doesn't have to buy the game, and its not essential for his well being. Gouging usually indicates the good is a commodity, and usually applies to situations where demand suddenly spikes and supply suddenly dries up, such as food, water, gas during natural disasters or civil emergency.
If you feel that way then you disagree with the basic premise of this thread.
Ok
Quote from: TheClash603 on 06/06/2014, 07:00 PMQuote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 06:33 PMQuote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 06:24 PMRight now you have a live auction and if some rich mofo clicks Buy It Now, and you send him your game (which you are obligated to do), you'll be the biggest Turbogouger ever.
Or he could just cancel the sale.
Or he could buy the game again for 1/10 of the price and not feel bad because someone was so stupid. But let's face it, there is a zero percent chance anyone will buy this.
. Agreed!
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 07:36 PMQuote from: Sadler on 06/06/2014, 07:24 PMQuote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 06:57 PMI wouldn't consider it gouging. The person doesn't have to buy the game, and its not essential for his well being. Gouging usually indicates the good is a commodity, and usually applies to situations where demand suddenly spikes and supply suddenly dries up, such as food, water, gas during natural disasters or civil emergency.
If you feel that way then you disagree with the basic premise of this thread.
yah, toymachine. Read my early posts and you'll see how far arguing that point gets ya. :lol:
I agree with ya to a degree, and while it is true that obey on ebay is not equal to a "shit i ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere and this passerby offered me a gallon of gas for $100" gouge, there is still a case to be made for the gouginess of collectards and speculation "investors" who keep driving up prices and inflating apparent demand by buying and selling from each other.
I agree that ebay is an open "fair" market... but it is one that can be manipulated like any other.
. As usual Nulltard you sum it up very nicely. My point is if some dumbass wants to spend that much on a game, let them. But eBay is a market. Consumers have the power. If you don't like the high prices, stop buying the damn games. Sellers want to sell. If no one buys these inflated things the prices will come down. Why do you think shit ends up in clearance bins. But apparently there are enough collectards out there that the market is still willing to bear it.
To add to the above.... A lot of these games that sell for ridiculous amounts are auctions. So you really can't blame other sellers using BIN to price there games at a similar price point. Because the market is willing to pay it. I really don't think price gouging is the problem. Its collectards who are willing to spend waaaaay too much money
There's been plenty of evidence of shill bidding going on between sellers to drive prices up. Impatient gamers and collectors looking for mantel pieces are only part of the story.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 06/06/2014, 07:00 PMOr he could buy the game again for 1/10 of the price and not feel bad because someone was so stupid. But let's face it, there is a zero percent chance anyone will buy this.
Not true. It's for sale on eBay, so it's not ZERO percent. Of course I agree that it's highly unlikely that anyone will buy it, but maybe some dbag with too much money may decide to buy it just because. Why do random people leave tips of $1,000 (which always seem to turn up on Yahoo's main page) in random restaurants? Why are random people hiding money around for random people to find?
Sure, I hope you sell it for 10K, buy another copy (when you find one) and enjoy some extra money, but by making the listing at all I have to wonder are you hoping that maybe someone will throw you an offer of say, $4000? 2000? Are you just trying to see what kind of messages and offers you'll get by dangling a rare game out there that no one can buy from you?
Quote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 09:12 PMhe is trying to entertain himself and us. Doing a good job of it, too.
You always have to have one dissenter.
At least most of us get it!
Im not intending to sell it. Its all for the lulz. You are taking this way too seriously. If i was going to sell it, everybody knows it would be offered here first. I got it cheap (for DH anyway), not for profit.
I WILL do more of these because i find it funny. This has nothing to do with the fu@k ebay club. Im not even officially a member. I buy games on ebay myself, there is no agenda here. The whole point of this one was simply "washing" the game, which i thought was funny. The DE one was for the goofy pictures. I just think its funny. Ebay needs some funny and i provided some funny.
JustAJoke.webp
Quote from: galam on 06/06/2014, 09:44 PMIm not intending to sell it. Its all for the lulz. You are taking this way too seriously. If i was going to sell it, everybody knows it would be offered here first. I got it cheap (for DH anyway), not for profit.
I WILL do more of these because i find it funny. This has nothing to do with the fu@k ebay club. Im not even officially a member. I buy games on ebay myself, there is no agenda here. The whole point of this one was simply "washing" the game, which i thought was funny. The DE one was for the goofy pictures. I just think its funny. Ebay needs some funny and i provided some funny.
Next thing you know you'll accept my best offerif $1 lol......that will REALLY confuse resellers lol....
Jk
The picture of you washing the game, did you actually do that? I don't think that I'd trust a CD case to be water tight...
Keep it up cause these give me a good laugh! :)
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/06/2014, 11:11 PMThe picture of you washing the game, did you actually do that? I don't think that I'd trust a CD case to be water tight...
Obviously another case with a repro cover/manual, sir.
I would hope so. As good as squeaky clean disks and cases are, waterlogged manuals are generally not the best things in the world!
For comedic value, you should put something in your listing about how you washed it to be squeaky clean (please see pics). You know, something to bring the joke full circle. Set the price to $999,999 to show you're just being silly. With a 10K BIN or best offer, perhaps we'll all get trolled when someone does buy it for a few thousand!
Still, if you're truly not intending to sell it, you really shouldn't offer a BIN! Would hate to see you to lose an awesome game that you found for an awesome price.
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/06/2014, 11:43 PMwaterlogged manuals are generally not the best things in the world!
I know...
Quote from: glazball on 06/07/2014, 12:36 AMFor comedic value, you should put something in your listing about how you washed it to be squeaky clean (please see pics). You know, something to bring the joke full circle. Set the price to $999,999 to show you're just being silly. With a 10K BIN or best offer, perhaps we'll all get trolled when someone does buy it for a few thousand!
Still, if you're truly not intending to sell it, you really shouldn't offer a BIN! Would hate to see you to lose an awesome game that you found for an awesome price.
Q-QFT...please?
Please-Minaj.avif
Quote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 08:53 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 06/06/2014, 07:00 PMOr he could buy the game again for 1/10 of the price and not feel bad because someone was so stupid. But let's face it, there is a zero percent chance anyone will buy this.
Not true. It's for sale on eBay, so it's not ZERO percent. Of course I agree that it's highly unlikely that anyone will buy it, but maybe some dbag with too much money may decide to buy it just because. Why do random people leave tips of $1,000 (which always seem to turn up on Yahoo's main page) in random restaurants? Why are random people hiding money around for random people to find?
Sure, I hope you sell it for 10K, buy another copy (when you find one) and enjoy some extra money, but by making the listing at all I have to wonder are you hoping that maybe someone will throw you an offer of say, $4000? 2000? Are you just trying to see what kind of messages and offers you'll get by dangling a rare game out there that no one can buy from you?
Comrade, I genuinely feel that there are more important things to be worried about.
For example, I will fight to the death defending Blodia/Timeball. THIS IS TRULY A WORTHY CAUSE. A game's honor and integrity is at stake, after all. Most folks think I am merely goofing around, when, in fact, I am not. I AM MISS UNDR'STOOD. BLODIA IST MIZUNDERSTÜÜDEN. Even if I am only able to open one heart to embrace Blodia, I will die content and satisfied.
eBay, on the other hand, is not worthy of your time, tears or heart. Sure, it is a convenient marketplace. But there is a price for this convenience—your soul.
Comrade, I feel the pain in your tortured heart—eBay and pcefx are ripping you apart, pulling you in opposite directions.
I am not a spiritual advisor, nor am I a financial planner, but I can spot an existential crisis from across the chat room.
Godspeed, glazball. Godspeed.
:pcgs:
Quote from: glazball on 06/07/2014, 12:36 AMFor comedic value, you should put something in your listing about how you washed it to be squeaky clean (please see pics). You know, something to bring the joke full circle. Set the price to $999,999 to show you're just being silly. With a 10K BIN or best offer, perhaps we'll all get trolled when someone does buy it for a few thousand!
Still, if you're truly not intending to sell it, you really shouldn't offer a BIN! Would hate to see you to lose an awesome game that you found for an awesome price.
Or say that the price is OVER 9 THOUSAND!
Quote from: galam on 06/06/2014, 12:58 PMQuote from: guest on 06/06/2014, 12:26 PMYou may be getting user questions about this item, just saying ;)
ive gotten a lot, but my favorite so far was a simple..."U stupid".
it was an ebay member with 15 feedback. must be looking for the rarez all of a sudden.
You need to respond and post them to the listing! I deliberately made mine as ludicrous as possible for lulz.
Quote from: esteban on 06/07/2014, 06:03 AMQuote from: glazball on 06/06/2014, 08:53 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 06/06/2014, 07:00 PMOr he could buy the game again for 1/10 of the price and not feel bad because someone was so stupid. But let's face it, there is a zero percent chance anyone will buy this.
Not true. It's for sale on eBay, so it's not ZERO percent. Of course I agree that it's highly unlikely that anyone will buy it, but maybe some dbag with too much money may decide to buy it just because. Why do random people leave tips of $1,000 (which always seem to turn up on Yahoo's main page) in random restaurants? Why are random people hiding money around for random people to find?
Sure, I hope you sell it for 10K, buy another copy (when you find one) and enjoy some extra money, but by making the listing at all I have to wonder are you hoping that maybe someone will throw you an offer of say, $4000? 2000? Are you just trying to see what kind of messages and offers you'll get by dangling a rare game out there that no one can buy from you?
Comrade, I genuinely feel that there are more important things to be worried about.
For example, I will fight to the death defending Blodia/Timeball. THIS IS TRULY A WORTHY CAUSE. A game's honor and integrity is at stake, after all. Most folks think I am merely goofing around, when, in fact, I am not. I AM MISS UNDR'STOOD. BLODIA IST MIZUNDERSTÜÜDEN. Even if I am only able to open one heart to embrace Blodia, I will die content and satisfied.
eBay, on the other hand, is not worthy of your time, tears or heart. Sure, it is a convenient marketplace. But there is a price for this convenience—your soul.
Comrade, I feel the pain in your tortured heart—eBay and pcefx are ripping you apart, pulling you in opposite directions.
I am not a spiritual advisor, nor am I a financial planner, but I can spot an existential crisis from across the chat room.
Godspeed, glazball. Godspeed.
:pcgs:
Some of your best work right there, este!
P.S. TurboDoodle4ever, brother! ;)
Quote from: esteban on 06/07/2014, 06:03 AMComrade, I genuinely feel that there are more important things to be worried about.
You're right esteban.
Quote from: esteban on 06/07/2014, 06:03 AMeBay, on the other hand, is not worthy of your time, tears or heart. Sure, it is a convenient marketplace. But there is a price for this convenience—your soul.
I have been using ebay since the late 90s, long before buying/collecting old retro games was the cool thing to do, before PayPal, before other members' usernames were hidden from each other, etc. And before these forums were around. I still feel a sense of community there as well, and try to stick up for it when everyone else likes to tear it down (and then still use it).
I knew I would get some grief by speaking up (I even waited a day before posting), but galam's attempt at lulz may come back to bite him in the ass. The more I think about the listing, the more I can't help but feel like he is just showboating a rare game, dangling a carrot out there for eBayers saying "You want this - I know you do, but you can't have it, not even for ten thousand dollars". But that gets into personal attack territory that I'm desperately trying to avoid because I know galam is a good guy. One of the best here.
That is all, comrades, love you all!
Quote from: glazball on 06/08/2014, 09:40 AMQuote from: esteban on 06/07/2014, 06:03 AMComrade, I genuinely feel that there are more important things to be worried about.
You're right esteban.
Quote from: esteban on 06/07/2014, 06:03 AMeBay, on the other hand, is not worthy of your time, tears or heart. Sure, it is a convenient marketplace. But there is a price for this convenience—your soul.
I have been using ebay since the late 90s, long before buying/collecting old retro games was the cool thing to do, before PayPal, before other members' usernames were hidden from each other, etc. And before these forums were around. I still feel a sense of community there as well, and try to stick up for it when everyone else likes to tear it down (and then still use it).
I knew I would get some grief by speaking up (I even waited a day before posting), but galam's attempt at lulz may come back to bite him in the ass. The more I think about the listing, the more I can't help but feel like he is just showboating a rare game, dangling a carrot out there for eBayers saying "You want this - I know you do, but you can't have it, not even for ten thousand dollars". But that gets into personal attack territory that I'm desperately trying to avoid because I know galam is a good guy. One of the best here.
That is all, comrades, love you all!
AHHH, you know full-well that the eBay of today is quite different (and worse) than the eBay of yesteryear (I am stevek666 on eBay...it was my second account...I started using eBay shortly after it started).
I believe that we, the older folks, are the ones who are the harshest critics of eBay because we actually experienced all the changes (there have many "eras" already).
Also, gag listings on eBay are OLD, OLD NEWS.
SPOILER: I don't want to ruin things for you, but there are gag reviews on amazon.com, too! Some of them are absolutely hilarious!
Glazball, I don't really want to change your views. I'm happy you are here and I always liked your avatar (oddly, that's how I remember you). Basically, what I'm saying is: let's hug and read some hilarious gag reviews on amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/AutoExec-Wheelmate-Steering-Attachable-Surface/dp/B00E1D1GY6
:pcgs:
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/08/2014, 10:20 AMI still think there is sand in your lady parts. :lol:
back on topic, I found a seller I want to kick in the nuts. Here is a highlight from his illustrious history.
bought:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web)
sold:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web)
he's also flipping sealed games from diskounters for a measly $10 profit. I'd buy up diskounter's entire stock if i had the dough just to keep it out of this asshole's hands.
Edit: ok, I just realized who this is and he is not an asshole nor would I kick him in the nuts. In fact he strikes me as a Robin Hood type all things considered. Conflicting feelings... dichotomy... dissonance... All I'm certain of is that I'm jealous of the sealed Jack Nicklaus CD for $30ish USD shipped!
That's me. Yes I did buy that CD for nothing and flip it. I had no intentions of doing so but idiots were paying mint money for that golf game so I took advantage of it. As for the other diskounter stuff, I bought one for me, one to give away for free here and I'm just attempting to make a buck or two so I can give away other free sealed games here later.
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/08/2014, 03:21 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/08/2014, 03:02 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/08/2014, 10:20 AMI still think there is sand in your lady parts. :lol:
back on topic, I found a seller I want to kick in the nuts. Here is a highlight from his illustrious history.
bought:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web)
sold:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web)
he's also flipping sealed games from diskounters for a measly $10 profit. I'd buy up diskounter's entire stock if i had the dough just to keep it out of this asshole's hands.
Edit: ok, I just realized who this is and he is not an asshole nor would I kick him in the nuts. In fact he strikes me as a Robin Hood type all things considered. Conflicting feelings... dichotomy... dissonance... All I'm certain of is that I'm jealous of the sealed Jack Nicklaus CD for $30ish USD shipped!
That's me. Yes I did buy that CD for nothing and flip it. I had no intentions of doing so but idiots were paying mint money for that golf game so I took advantage of it. As for the other diskounter stuff, I bought one for me, one to give away for free here and I'm just attempting to make a buck or two so I can give away other free sealed games here later.
Hence the Robin Hood thing. :lol: it looked bad on the surface until I realized it was you just offsetting all the freebies you've given away. Sorry for singling you out before I realized who you were. I'm still jealous of the golf game find. ( :
I debated over even selling it but it was too good of a deal to pass up. I cold have probably gotten even more for it as it sold in about 3 minutes.
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2014, 03:02 PMThat's me. Yes I did buy that CD for nothing and flip it. I had no intentions of doing so but idiots were paying mint money for that golf game so I took advantage of it. As for the other diskounter stuff, I bought one for me, one to give away for free here and I'm just attempting to make a buck or two so I can give away other free sealed games here later.
Ooh, I looked at your things and you has a world sports competition manual hanging out. Wanna accidentally throw it my way, cutie-pie? :3
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/08/2014, 08:51 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/08/2014, 03:02 PMThat's me. Yes I did buy that CD for nothing and flip it. I had no intentions of doing so but idiots were paying mint money for that golf game so I took advantage of it. As for the other diskounter stuff, I bought one for me, one to give away for free here and I'm just attempting to make a buck or two so I can give away other free sealed games here later.
Ooh, I looked at your things and you has a world sports competition manual hanging out. Wanna accidentally throw it my way, cutie-pie? :3
Shoot me a PM, I'm sure we could work something out.
Variants are "Limited Editions".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRIGGAN-MARK-2-Gold-Limited-Edition-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CD-JPN-Import/151287413357?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21249%26meid%3D7486445316113673775%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271517275023&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRIGGAN-MARK-2-Gold-Limited-Edition-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CD-JPN-Import/151287413357?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21249%26meid%3D7486445316113673775%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271517275023&rt=nc)
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2014, 09:54 PMVariants are "Limited Editions".
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRIGGAN-MARK-2-Gold-Limited-Edition-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CD-JPN-Import/151287413357?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21249%26meid%3D7486445316113673775%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271517275023&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRIGGAN-MARK-2-Gold-Limited-Edition-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CD-JPN-Import/151287413357?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21249%26meid%3D7486445316113673775%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271517275023&rt=nc)
Oh for goodness sake! Pretty soon they will be calling the Gate of Thunder disk a limited edition since it has the extra games on it.
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2014, 09:54 PMVariants are "Limited Editions".
Do you know the origin of the two different spine colors? The pink one (which I think looks quite a bit nicer!) does seem to be the more common variant. This might be stretching, but perhaps the seller meant "limited edition" in the most literal sense--in that it's the more limited of the two "editions"?
They're reprints, Lochlan, like a "greatest hits" version.
Boo-urns on jelloslug for gouging.
I see glazball is still whining. On the off chance that someone buys one of his joke auction, he can easily cancel the sale. Sheesh, get a funny bone.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 06/09/2014, 10:19 AMBoo-urns on jelloslug for gouging.
Just as long as you are not booing.
Quote from: guest on 06/08/2014, 10:20 AMI still think there is sand in your lady parts. :lol:
back on topic, I found a seller I want to kick in the nuts. Here is a highlight from his illustrious history.
bought:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290907174335&globalID=EBAY-FR&alt=web)
sold:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271496622314&alt=web)
he's also flipping sealed games from diskounters for a measly $10 profit. I'd buy up diskounter's entire stock if i had the dough just to keep it out of this asshole's hands.
Edit: ok, I just realized who this is and he is not an asshole nor would I kick him in the nuts. In fact he strikes me as a Robin Hood type all things considered. Conflicting feelings... dichotomy... dissonance... All I'm certain of is that I'm jealous of the sealed Jack Nicklaus CD for $30ish USD shipped!
. Is he a forum member? He doesn't live far from me. I can go kick him in the nuts if you'd like :)
^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/09/2014, 11:14 AMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/09/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
On second thought, go ahead and kick him in the nuts, ToyMachine. :lol:
I also sold an empty Earthbound box that I found in my moms attic for $250. I don't even remember buying that game...
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:18 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:14 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
On second thought, go ahead and kick him in the nuts, ToyMachine. :lol:
I also sold an empty Earthbound box that I found in my moms attic for $250. I don't even remember buying that game...
. That's nice.... Come talk to us when you can sell a 25 yr old plastic bag for $50 lol :)
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:24 AMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/09/2014, 11:18 AMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/09/2014, 11:14 AMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/09/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
On second thought, go ahead and kick him in the nuts, ToyMachine. :lol:
I also sold an empty Earthbound box that I found in my moms attic for $250. I don't even remember buying that game...
. That's nice.... Come talk to us when you can sell a 25 yr old plastic bag for $50 lol :)
I gotta see that.
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:25 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:24 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:18 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:14 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
On second thought, go ahead and kick him in the nuts, ToyMachine. :lol:
I also sold an empty Earthbound box that I found in my moms attic for $250. I don't even remember buying that game...
. That's nice.... Come talk to us when you can sell a 25 yr old plastic bag for $50 lol :)
I gotta see that.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17043.0
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:34 AMhttps://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17043.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17043.0)
:lol:
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:18 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 11:14 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:38 AM^^ never mind.... I see that its jelloslug
Lol...
You can go buy him a beer for me. How about that?
While the flipping is somewhat contributing to the trend of increasing prices, he is in essence taking money from collectards in order to hook up community members with free games while also building his own collection. The turbokarma yin & yang is in harmony here. At most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD that should have been mine if only i'd seen it first. :lol:
Oh and FYI: the total for the game shipped from France was $17.72
On second thought, go ahead and kick him in the nuts, ToyMachine. :lol:
I also sold an empty Earthbound box that I found in my moms attic for $250. I don't even remember buying that game...
I am happy with just the game myself.
Quote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMAt most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD
Fine with me. Mister jelloslug is adorable. :3
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/09/2014, 05:18 PMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMAt most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD
Fine with me. Mister jelloslug is adorable. :3
Hahahhahjahahaha.
Quote from: esteban on 06/09/2014, 07:33 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 06/09/2014, 05:18 PMQuote from: guest on 06/09/2014, 10:53 AMAt most, you can give him a playful slap on the ass and say "that's from HailingTheThings" as punishment for flipping my Jack Nicklaus CD
Fine with me. Mister jelloslug is adorable. :3
Hahahhahjahahaha.
I like that there's a "j" in all of that "ha." hehe :3
Wow what a bunch of Hippocrates we have here. Everyone is all oh oh you shouldn't do that but someone that gives shit away it's ok for ???? Hmmmm I have nothing personal against anyone but this kind of thing was once frowned upon on these forums but now acceptable? I bet if I told you I found a dynastic hero in my local pawn shop for 10 bux and made 1500 on it everyone would throw a fucking shit fit..... anyhow that's my rant take it or leave it....
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 02:29 PMWow what a bunch of Hippocrates we have here. Everyone is all oh oh you shouldn't do that but someone that gives shit away it's ok for ???? Hmmmm I have nothing personal against anyone but this kind of thing was once frowned upon on these forums but now acceptable? I bet if I told you I found a dynastic hero in my local pawn shop for 10 bux and made 1500 on it everyone would throw a fucking shit fit..... anyhow that's my rant take it or leave it....
I am to new here to really weigh in. But I think it is less to do withthe guy giving stuff away and more that he is well known/liked within this community. So based on that they are giving him a pass I guess
Meh, I make no excuses for what I sell. Hell, I bet 99% of the people here would have sold that game given what was paid for it and what it sold for especially given that a sealed game like that is nothing more than a shelf trophy. While I do enjoy handing out sealed games (and other stuff) and selling helps cover the cost I sold that specific game because the market was hot (it sold in about 5 minutes BTW). I have a bunch of stuff that I have collected over the last few years and as recently as yesterday that I have either recently sold or am in the process of selling. I could offer it here (which most of it already has been) but the majority of it is common to kinda-rare at the most and I got no replies or offers. Some people like to use the word "gouge" here a lot but I really don't think they know what it means.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 02:29 PMWow what a bunch of Hippocrates we have here.
We're all an ancient Greek doctor? Cool!
Quote from: jelloslug on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMMeh, I make no excuses for what I sell.
Yep. That makes you a lot like null (and every other seller in this thread): gouge when it suits your purposes.
Quote from: jelloslug on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMSome people like to use the word "gouge" here a lot but I really don't think they know what it means.
As has been discussed multiple times within this thread, we
are not using a strict dictionary definition for what constitutes a gouge.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:20 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 02:29 PMWow what a bunch of Hippocrates we have here.
We're all an ancient Greek doctor? Cool!
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMMeh, I make no excuses for what I sell.
Yep. That makes you a lot like null (and every other seller in this thread): gouge when it suits your purposes.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMSome people like to use the word "gouge" here a lot but I really don't think they know what it means.
As has been discussed multiple times within this thread, we are not using a strict dictionary definition for what constitutes a gouge.
Yeah damn auto correct lol
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMMeh, I make no excuses for what I sell. Hell, I bet 99% of the people here would have sold that game given what was paid for it and what it sold for especially given that a sealed game like that is nothing more than a shelf trophy. While I do enjoy handing out sealed games (and other stuff) and selling helps cover the cost I sold that specific game because the market was hot (it sold in about 5 minutes BTW). I have a bunch of stuff that I have collected over the last few years and as recently as yesterday that I have either recently sold or am in the process of selling. I could offer it here (which most of it already has been) but the majority of it is common to kinda-rare at the most and I got no replies or offers. Some people like to use the word "gouge" here a lot but I really don't think they know what it means.
Like I said Jello it's nothing personal, I would wager a left nut that anyone including myself would have done the same thing. My problem is everyone on here bitches and cries when this sort of thing happens, so to come on here and openly say it is a whole different animal. Madboom got super shit on for just asking a few questions, I have seen people get crucified for trying to buy a house with the games they sell, and the guy did get his house off the back of everyone here. It just amazes me at how one person gets the shaft and another gets a pat on the back with a nice job to boot, that's all i'm saying. Again nothing personal and probably in the future you might not want to let the world know :-) I am sure there are those who are super pissed about that have not said anything out of fear of getting shit on. Me I could care less.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 06/10/2014, 03:20 PMAs has been discussed multiple times within this thread, we are not using a strict dictionary definition for what constitutes a gouge.
blah blah blah. People that put a Bonk 3 CD manual up for sale for $250 are gougers. People that put Magical Chase up for sale for $14000 are gougers. But when I sell a game for a price that I could have easily gotten double for some people get bent all out of shape. To most of the holier than thou people here think anything sold for more than what it was worth in 2002 is gouging. I'm done with my rant now, feel free to enter in my next raffle in a few days.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 03:28 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMMeh, I make no excuses for what I sell. Hell, I bet 99% of the people here would have sold that game given what was paid for it and what it sold for especially given that a sealed game like that is nothing more than a shelf trophy. While I do enjoy handing out sealed games (and other stuff) and selling helps cover the cost I sold that specific game because the market was hot (it sold in about 5 minutes BTW). I have a bunch of stuff that I have collected over the last few years and as recently as yesterday that I have either recently sold or am in the process of selling. I could offer it here (which most of it already has been) but the majority of it is common to kinda-rare at the most and I got no replies or offers. Some people like to use the word "gouge" here a lot but I really don't think they know what it means.
Like I said Jello it's nothing personal, I would wager a left nut that anyone including myself would have done the same thing. My problem is everyone on here bitches and cries when this sort of thing happens, so to come on here and openly say it is a whole different animal. Madboom got super shit on for just asking a few questions, I have seen people get crucified for trying to buy a house with the games they sell, and the guy did get his house off the back of everyone here. It just amazes me at how one person gets the shaft and another gets a pat on the back with a nice job to boot, that's all i'm saying. Again nothing personal and probably in the future you might not want to let the world know :-) I am sure there are those who are super pissed about that have not said anything out of fear of getting shit on. Me I could care less.
No offence taken. There will always be people in any community that expect everyone to conform to their personal opinion no matter the situation.
Back to the regularly scheduled programing:
Apparently CD-Rom systems are now worth $550
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-CD-System-Complete-With-CD-System-Card-4-CD-Games-/121359734775?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c419a97f7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-CD-System-Complete-With-CD-System-Card-4-CD-Games-/121359734775?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c419a97f7)
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/10/2014, 04:08 PMSince I figured out who he is and know he doesn't flip games for a living and it was a situational occurrence, I withdrew my stated desire to deliver a boot to his sack.
Just wait until I start selling off my stack of systems that I have been fixing and slightly modding. :lol:
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/10/2014, 04:29 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/10/2014, 04:22 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 06/10/2014, 04:08 PMSince I figured out who he is and know he doesn't flip games for a living and it was a situational occurrence, I withdrew my stated desire to deliver a boot to his sack.
Just wait until I start selling off my stack of systems that I have been fixing and slightly modding. :lol:
Doesn't count. You'd have to have had them fixed and modded by other techs here for cheap, and then sell for not-cheap in order to qualify for a crotch booting.
:lol: on a side note, I think one of the poor systems that I fixed had actually been on fire at some point.
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/10/2014, 04:35 PMBernie's?!!
No, that was just melted. This one was charred.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 04:22 PMJust wait until I start selling off my stack of systems that I have been fixing and slightly modding. :lol:
Ooh, do we get a sneeeak peeeak? :3
Also, calling you "TurboHood" can be a thing, yes?
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/10/2014, 04:08 PMQuote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:20 PMQuote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 02:29 PMWow what a bunch of Hippocrates we have here.
We're all an ancient Greek doctor? Cool!
lol... that's the first thing that popped into my mind, too.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:20 PMQuote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 03:02 PMMeh, I make no excuses for what I sell.
Yep. That makes you a lot like null (and every other seller in this thread): gouge when it suits your purposes.
Hey, apologize to jelloslug right now. I don't care how much he gouges, nobody deserves to be called "a lot like null".
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 06/10/2014, 02:29 PMEveryone is all oh oh you shouldn't do that but someone that gives shit away it's ok for ???? Hmmmm I have nothing personal against anyone but this kind of thing was once frowned upon on these forums but now acceptable? I bet if I told you I found a dynastic hero in my local pawn shop for 10 bux and made 1500 on it everyone would throw a fucking shit fit..... anyhow that's my rant take it or leave it....
I wondered how long it would take your anus to begin weeping over this. :lol: Maybe I should have called out your buddy for his $275 JP Magical Chaise sale. :P Oh, wait, he doesn't have a recent feedback history showing a trend of buying cheap games and immediately reselling them for profit so it didn't really hit my radar, not that I'm the gouge police by any means.
(https://i.imgur.com/VKrd8cY.jpg)
That's because he does not do that. Like I said there is no animosity, just probably should have kept it to himself. Yes I agree we have all sold on the bay and here for whatever reason. Throwing people under the bus seems to be the thing here, and singling out one or two people to get gang fucked is the way too, god I love this place. All in the same breath we cut em down and say it's ok. As for Madboom he has given pretty freely to this community too. I'm sure there are some here who can attest to it. I know my opinion does not count but I have bought from him and received free games in my package. So with all that being said, nice find Jello, keep up the good work with the raffles, and the rest who don't care for me can keep on riding :-)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/10/2014, 05:25 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 06/10/2014, 04:22 PMJust wait until I start selling off my stack of systems that I have been fixing and slightly modding. :lol:
Ooh, do we get a sneeeak peeeak? :3
Also, calling you "TurboHood" can be a thing, yes?
(https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/turbo%20stack.JPG)
Here is the one that was burnt up. I had to replace the power socket with a new one and rebuild the case all around it. I also had to fix a really bad botched region mod. The funny thing was that after I rewired the card slot it still did not work. I then realized that I turned it into a PC Engine.... #-o
(https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/repaired.JPG)
^^ turned it into a pc engine. So you made it better lol
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/10/2014, 08:24 PM^^ turned it into a pc engine. So you made it better lol
I was temped to leave it but I'm not keeping it so I turned the carriage back into a pumpkin.
QuoteCrotch booting
Page 348 needed more of the above just to keep the ball rolling.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/10/2014, 09:01 PMQuoteCrotch booting
Page 348 needed more of the above just to keep the ball rolling.
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Quote from: guest on 06/10/2014, 09:04 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/10/2014, 09:01 PMQuoteCrotch booting
Page 348 needed more of the above just to keep the ball rolling.
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lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111355538020?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111355538020?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649)
This douchebag thinks he can get $230 for a loose version of bonk 3. Time to .99 him to death.
I hate when sellers sell high value games without putting pics of the actual item. If you are going to be charging that much you should damn well take time to take proper pics instead of using stock photo's.
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 06/13/2014, 05:09 PMI hate when sellers sell high value games without putting pics of the actual item. If you are going to be charging that much you should damn well take time to take proper pics instead of using stock photo's.
Oh wait my bad $234.70 for it. Still ridiculous.
It just strikes me as lazy when people try selling things like Magical Chase, Little Sampson, Aero Fighters etc. and use stock photo's. Is anybody really going to pay that much for a game that might come in crap condition?
I'm not saying that the Bonk 3 isn't a rip off, it is. I'm just using that lazy seller as example of douchebag sellers who want maximum profit without any of the effort.
lol I was about to make a thread asking why do TurboGrafx games cost so much. But after seeing more than $200 for 1 game??? that's just retarded. I'm not even gonna ask.
Bonk III for $50 is a rip off. Buy the original. It has 100 times the charm,
Quote from: Mathius on 06/13/2014, 11:10 PMBonk III for $50 is a rip off. Buy the original. It has 100 times the charm,
He has a boom stick I'd listen to him.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 06/13/2014, 11:33 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/13/2014, 11:10 PMBonk III for $50 is a rip off. Buy the original. It has 100 times the charm,
He has a boom stick I'd listen to him.
Shop smart. You know the rest. ;-)
Discolored and worn Dynastic Hero + "personal collection" surcharge = $1500:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c)
Here's a great deal! "The Price Came from Out of My Ass" http://m.ebay.com/itm/321425348498?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/321425348498?nav=SEARCH)
Quote from: Desh on 06/14/2014, 10:28 PMHere's a great deal! "The Price Came from Out of My Ass" http://m.ebay.com/itm/321425348498?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/321425348498?nav=SEARCH)
wow
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 06/13/2014, 05:16 PMIt just strikes me as lazy when people try selling things like Magical Chase, Little Sampson, Aero Fighters etc. and use stock photo's. Is anybody really going to pay that much for a game that might come in crap condition?
And when it comes to cart games, at the prices involved, there needs to be pics of the ROM board to make sure it's not counterfeit.
Cant counterfeit a Huey yet. Worst case is he sends you an everdrive or palsoft version.
If I was going to spend $15k on a game or whatever it is that Magical Chase costs these days I think I'd fly over with a Turbo Express and test the game before handing his money.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 06/15/2014, 06:08 AMCant counterfeit a Huey yet. Worst case is he sends you an everdrive or palsoft version.
Or one of those plastic HuCards from France.
So there are counterfeit HuCards now?
Quote from: guest on 06/14/2014, 03:08 PMDiscolored and worn Dynastic Hero + "personal collection" surcharge = $1500:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c)
LOL +$50 for shipping
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/14/2014, 03:08 PMDiscolored and worn Dynastic Hero + "personal collection" surcharge = $1500:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Complete-US-Release-CD-DUO-/191206572908?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84ccc36c)
I can't believe this is real. My car is worth $1200, and its a reliable car.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 08:19 PMSo there are counterfeit HuCards now?
There are new HuCards you can buy and add your own rom chip to.
casimages .com/img.php?i=140131020139627363.jpg
But counterfeit HuCards were around back when games were still being published. Being able to sell a game for thousands of dollars at first and maybe $500 a pop once people catch on, would make it much more profitable to do full repros CIB today. Look at how collectards pass around "Second Print" bootlegs of Sapphire as a "rarer than the first run" collectible.
How can anyone justify spending hundreds of dollars on a "rare" game when it becomes easy to counterfeit it?
Surely the inflated collector prices that bring out opportunistic counterfeits will lead to a "market crash."
Quote from: guest on 06/15/2014, 10:02 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 08:19 PMSo there are counterfeit HuCards now?
There are new HuCards you can buy and add your own rom chip to.
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But counterfeit HuCards were around back when games were still being published. Being able to sell a game for thousands of dollars at first and maybe $500 a pop once people catch on, would make it much more profitable to do full repros CIB today. Look at how collectards pass around "Second Print" bootlegs of Sapphire as a "rarer than the first run" collectible.
Megaman on a PC engine?
I kinda wanna try it lol.....
There are reproduction Hucards but no counterfeit cards made to date. There is a difference
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 10:24 PMHow can anyone justify spending hundreds of dollars on a "rare" game when it becomes easy to counterfeit it?
Surely the inflated collector prices that bring out opportunistic counterfeits will lead to a "market crash."
It hasn't with Neo Geo Home Carts/AES.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 06/15/2014, 10:36 PMThere are reproduction Hucards but no counterfeit cards made to date. There is a difference
Quote from: synbiosfan on 06/15/2014, 10:52 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 10:24 PMHow can anyone justify spending hundreds of dollars on a "rare" game when it becomes easy to counterfeit it?
Surely the inflated collector prices that bring out opportunistic counterfeits will lead to a "market crash."
It hasn't with Neo Geo Home Carts/AES.
How do you tell the the difference?
Neo Geo has always been gonzo, those collectors probably like the challenge of figuring out if an AES cart is a MVS conversion.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/15/2014, 10:02 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 08:19 PMSo there are counterfeit HuCards now?
There are new HuCards you can buy and add your own rom chip to.
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But counterfeit HuCards were around back when games were still being published. Being able to sell a game for thousands of dollars at first and maybe $500 a pop once people catch on, would make it much more profitable to do full repros CIB today. Look at how collectards pass around "Second Print" bootlegs of Sapphire as a "rarer than the first run" collectible.
Well, that's not a plastic HUcard. It's just a circuit board painted white and artwork stuck on it.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 06/15/2014, 10:36 PMThere are reproduction Hucards but no counterfeit cards made to date. There is a difference
Not recently, but the King bootlegs continue to fool people.
http://www.videogameden.com/pirate.htm?pce09 (http://www.videogameden.com/pirate.htm?pce09)
Tiger as far as i can those are all PC engine games, not tg16 and this is the TG section if the forum. To date there aren't any counterfeits if the high priced TG 16 games.
We do have reproduction cards of magical chase but it is just that and can no way be passed as original
That's not a hucard. We were discussing hucards
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 10:57 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 06/15/2014, 10:36 PMThere are reproduction Hucards but no counterfeit cards made to date. There is a difference
Quote from: synbiosfan on 06/15/2014, 10:52 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 06/15/2014, 10:24 PMHow can anyone justify spending hundreds of dollars on a "rare" game when it becomes easy to counterfeit it?
Surely the inflated collector prices that bring out opportunistic counterfeits will lead to a "market crash."
It hasn't with Neo Geo Home Carts/AES.
How do you tell the the difference?
Neo Geo has always been gonzo, those collectors probably like the challenge of figuring out if an AES cart is a MVS conversion.
With today's printers it's harder to tell by only a pic. You usually have to open them up which may damage the label.
Bottom line I use MVS since it's about the games to me and I could care less about how nice a game looks sitting on my shelf. 8)
Quote from: tggodfrey on 06/15/2014, 06:08 AMCant counterfeit a Huey yet.
Just because nobody has done it (for TurboChips) doesn't mean it can't be done. It wouldn't be hard to do, it'd just take money.
No one has genetically engineering dinosaurs liek jurrasic park but I would go around arguing prices of admission yet either.....
Don't be a moron. There's a big difference between arguing theoretical possibilities and fact.
Sadly, with the ridiculous prices some titles command, the incentive to bootleg will only increase.
PLUS, why even bother making a working bootleg? I see no reason someone won't simply recycle an old Keith Courage and print/silkscreen Magical Chase logo on the HuCARD itself.
Quote from: esteban on 06/16/2014, 08:37 PMSadly, with the ridiculous prices some titles command, the incentive to bootleg will only increase.
PLUS, why even bother making a working bootleg? I see no reason someone won't simply recycle an old Keith Courage and print/silkscreen Magical Chase logo on the HuCARD itself.
(https://jelloslug.com/TG-16/magical%20wut.JPG)
I saw US version of that game for 5k...I almost died...then I saw a Japanese version of that same game for also very high amount.....I went to see the gameplay on youtube. It looks good but not as good as many other shooters on turbo. So this game is purely a holy grail because of low numbers printed? I also saw that dude on pawn Stars with the NES game that was worth like some STUPID amount. Went to youtube to check gameplay and was disappointed of how crappy the game was... I just don't understand how come such crappy games cost so much. Low print numbers yes, but games still suks... hmm
High prices due to low production numbers and the stupid Pokemon mentality at work. ](*,)
It sounds like you're at least doing your homework and searching.
I went the Everdrive route myself and grab good titles...mostly :P
I don't get why Japanese magical chase costs a lot of money. Weren't Japanese game mass produced? makes no sense for that price at all
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 06/16/2014, 09:36 PMI don't get why Japanese magical chase costs a lot of money. Weren't Japanese game mass produced? makes no sense for that price at all
For many popular us games that are playable as an import game have recently drastically increased as the "cheaper" alternative for us gamers.
You see it in the TG-16 SNES and NES games
To a lesser extent with sega stuff
The Everdrive is the way to go. Honestly, booting MC US up on my Duo and seeing the Quest logo slide into view got me all giddy. I was just excited to play it on real hardware. Now do I like owning real copies of US Turbo games? Sure I do! But for the collectard-only releases an Everdrive works just fine.
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/16/2014, 09:35 AMI'm working on some counterfeits... almost done with Dynastic Hero repro.
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That's ah funny.
Four copies of the Turbo version of Magical Chase have sold on eBay recently. It really is the rarest, most hard to find game around. Since it's almost never for sale at any price (see greedostick(?)'s early thread), I can see why people jump on the chance to bid practically anything for it, on the rare occasion its pops up for sale.
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2014, 02:45 PMFour copies of the Turbo version of Magical Chase have sold on eBay recently. It really is the rarest, most hard to find game around. Since it's almost never for sale at any price (see greedostick(?)'s early thread), I can see why people jump on the chance to bid practically anything for it, on the rare occasion its pops up for sale.
I count 6.
There are also 6 Tonma's in eBay recent history... Maybe Tonma should be selling for $5-$7K...
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/17/2014, 02:45 PMFour copies of the Turbo version of Magical Chase have sold on eBay recently. It really is the rarest, most hard to find game around. Since it's almost never for sale at any price (see greedostick(?)'s early thread), I can see why people jump on the chance to bid practically anything for it, on the rare occasion its pops up for sale.
That's more copies than of Jack Nicklaus CD golf
Tonma used to be on ebay quite a bit 3 years ago. A loosy only ran you 28.00. No idea why its considered so rare.
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/16/2014, 09:35 AMQuote from: tggodfrey on 06/16/2014, 08:50 AMTiger as far as i can those are all PC engine games, not tg16 and this is the TG section if the forum. To date there aren't any counterfeits if the high priced TG 16 games.
We do have reproduction cards of magical chase but it is just that and can no way be passed as original
I'm working on some counterfeits... almost done with Dynastic Hero repro.
notarepro.jpg
I still hate this photo.
Quote from: tggodfrey on 06/17/2014, 03:13 PMTonma used to be on ebay quite a bit 3 years ago. A loosy only ran you 28.00. No idea why its considered so rare.
Perceived rarity is probably more important than actual rarity. I have this theory that when Gamestop, stopped carrying used NES and SNES games that it had a profound effect on the collecting market. Knowing that you could walk in to such a large chain store and purchase these old games meant that you didn't need to. They would be there if you wanted them. 10 years, or so, later and they're not setting there like they used to be, the first place people look is Ebay. Couple that with nostalgia and the increased buying power of our generation and you've got a bubble. I've seen a couple of articles where Gamestop is talking about getting back into retro games, and I think that if they do the market will crash. If you can walk in and buy something anytime, you'll be in less of a hurry to buy it.
Quote from: technozombie on 06/17/2014, 08:20 PMQuote from: tggodfrey on 06/17/2014, 03:13 PMTonma used to be on ebay quite a bit 3 years ago. A loosy only ran you 28.00. No idea why its considered so rare.
Perceived rarity is probably more important than actual rarity. I have this theory that when Gamestop, stopped carrying used NES and SNES games that it had a profound effect on the collecting market. Knowing that you could walk in to such a large chain store and purchase these old games meant that you didn't need to. They would be there if you wanted them. 10 years, or so, later and they're not setting there like they used to be, the first place people look is Ebay. Couple that with nostalgia and the increased buying power of our generation and you've got a bubble. I've seen a couple of articles where Gamestop is talking abou getting back into retro games, and I think that if they do the market will crash. If you can walk in and buy something anytime, you'll be in less of a hurry to buy it.
I don't know if the whole walk into a store and buy a game makes it any cheaper idea makes seanse
As it is based on availability and consumerism that steamers from ease of access.
Because if you are hanging your hat on that idea then it already exist. It's called eBay/amazon.
Also I hope GameStop does not go into retro game selling. They attempted this with a piss poor selection of games you could get with gamer points and they wanted someone like 25,000 points for a Mario/Duckhunt game.
And to get 25,000 gamer points you basically have to spend I store something like $1,000 bucks.
My number might be way off as this whole retro game thing they tried was like a fart in the wind and QUICKLY abandoned.
It's not eBay but to me this seems high priced but as always, you tell me :wink:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods (http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods)
$950 shipped in the US.
Capitalistix is an user of this very forum.
*grabs popcorn*
Quote from: synbiosfan on 06/27/2014, 10:49 PMIt's not eBay but to me this seems high priced but as always, you tell me :wink:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods (http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods)
$950 shipped in the US.
says need to be member of the forum to view the content...oh well...
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Apparently it is also modded by turbokon. Way to go Capitalistix.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 06/28/2014, 07:07 PMQuote from: synbiosfan on 06/27/2014, 10:49 PMIt's not eBay but to me this seems high priced but as always, you tell me :wink:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods (http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?251612-FS-MINT-US-Turbo-Duo-with-mods)
$950 shipped in the US.
says need to be member of the forum to view the content...oh well...
<------------puts the popcorn away
For the NG impaired :P
QuoteFor sale is my absolutely mint US Turbo Duo system. Its the gem of my console collection and while I don't really want to part with it, I need to. Ive never seen such an immaculate console in my life. The story with this is as follows. An older gentleman bought it new in the 90s, played it once or twice, put it back in its box and there it sat for 20 years until a younger relative found it and traded it into the game store where I picked it up 2 years ago.
The console itself has had ALL caps replaced, and a component mod installed. I didn't want to alter anything physically on the unit to keep it immaculate and stock, so it outputs component through the normal AV plug on the side of the console. The composite still works fine as well. Honestly theres nothing better than playing lords of thunder or rondo of blood in beautiful 240p on your HD flat with this console, its amazing.
The box is in very very good condition. Normal wear around the edges but no ripping or tearing of any flaps or holes or anything of the sort. The
styrofoam inside the box is all intact and present and in good condition as well.
The accessories are are all mint as well, the controller is flawless, the AC brick is mint as well. The only other accessories are the original composite cable and new component cable, which are also in basically new condition.
The package comes with all the original pack in 5 games. Ys 1/2, Gates of tinder/Bonks Adventure/Bonks Revenge triple CD. And Ninja spirit on Turbo chip. All are Mint and look to be unplayed at all.
Let me just say "paperwork". Theres a shitload. This thing comes with all the original papers like Warrantee cards, Import Lists, Poster, Instruction manual, warning cards, setup instructions... EVERYTHING and its all in super mint condition, even comes with the plastic baggy that holds all of it including the games. Honestly the only thing missing from all of this is the paper obi that went around the box describing the pack in games. Thats it and I mean it.
Im asking $950 USD ill have to charge shipping for international but CONUS is covered.
Honestly the only requisite I have is that it go to a good home as there aren't many consoles out there at all like this one and never will be ever again.
TL;DR Its in amazing condition, is rare, plays games in beautiful component and if you buy it, please don't like, take a shit on it or anything... yeah.
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Thanks guys, And yes turbokon did the work. He does great stuff! I'd love to keep it, trust me, its by far the nicest system I've ever owned and I love many Turbo games, but I'm moving very soon and its expensive to move and also trying to downsize the console collection at the same time .
There are a ton of pictures too. It is a sharp looking system no doubt but based on the price I don't think he's hooking anyone up.
Well it appears that someone is stupid enough to pay a grand for a boxed Duo. Sale is pending.
The next idiot like this I see is getting their house tied to a giant counter-balanced catapult.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/28/2014, 09:44 PMWell it appears that someone is stupid enough to pay a grand for a boxed Duo. Sale is pending.
The next idiot like this I see is getting their house tied to a giant counter-balanced catapult.
Its probably Mike Matei because he needs a back up.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 06/28/2014, 10:30 PMQuote from: Mathius on 06/28/2014, 09:44 PMWell it appears that someone is stupid enough to pay a grand for a boxed Duo. Sale is pending.
The next idiot like this I see is getting their house tied to a giant counter-balanced catapult.
Its probably Mike Matei because he needs a back up.
As in James Rolfe's friend? That guy rubs me wrong for some reason.
Quote from: Mathius on 06/28/2014, 10:41 PMAs in James Rolfe's friend? That guy rubs me wrong for some reason.
Yes, that's who I was jokingly referring to. I, too don't like him that much. Used to think he was alright, but got annoyed with him the more he popped up. He's decent at drawing though.
I love NEC stuff don't get me wrong...but there is no effing way in hell I am paying more for a Duo than the new gen systems (newest versions of PS or Xbox). Tell that guy Capitalistics, he can shove that duo up his ass for that price.
Ah yes the holy grail of a mint AC adapter
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463)
Super Air Zonk for just $999.99. No spinecard appears to be present, but I'm sure he'd add another $100 if he had one.
Game did not come with a spine card. :) Certainly not worth 1000 bucks either.... ugh
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 06/29/2014, 05:38 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463)
Super Air Zonk for just $999.99. No spinecard appears to be present, but I'm sure he'd add another $100 if he had one.
Turbo games don't have spine cards.
Quote from: guest on 06/29/2014, 07:44 PMQuote from: pc_kwajalein on 06/29/2014, 05:38 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/191206536291?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c84cc3463)
Super Air Zonk for just $999.99. No spinecard appears to be present, but I'm sure he'd add another $100 if he had one.
Turbo games don't have spine cards.
You're right. I'm mixing up the US and JP disc game packaging. But yeah, a grand for SAZ is absurd
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 06/29/2014, 09:17 PMBut yeah, a grand for SAZ is absurd
The last several copies for sale have gone for ~$800, so a grand isn't exactly "absurd" relative to what it's been selling for recently. It's definitely a gouge, but not the worst I've seen.
Capitalistix.... at least he's true to his name. It's probably worth a grand just to get that rare Gates of Tinder.
Quote from: Lochlan on 06/30/2014, 04:20 AMQuote from: pc_kwajalein on 06/29/2014, 09:17 PMBut yeah, a grand for SAZ is absurd
The last several copies for sale have gone for ~$800, so a grand isn't exactly "absurd" relative to what it's been selling for recently. It's definitely a gouge, but not the worst I've seen.
Except it's that kind of attitude that quickly made it climb from $100 to $1000 in a matter of months. We could be saying the same things a couple years from now when it's aporoaching $10000, if there are still any collectards with any credit left.
Quote from: guest on 06/30/2014, 11:00 AMExcept it's that kind of attitude that quickly made it climb from $100 to $1000 in a matter of months
You're quite right of course, but there's no reversal available. Claiming that the high prices are somehow less valid than low prices doesn't seem to have much effect, e.g. Nat saying Magical Chase is a $150 game countless times.
Without firing up an emulator, is Magical Chase even a good game?
If you can separate its going price from your expectations, then yes. It's cute, has a good variety of enemies and weapons to use, nice tunes, and sports a few graphical tricks you won't see often elsewhere.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/30/2014, 04:33 PMWithout firing up an emulator, is Magical Chase even a good game?
Buy an Everdrive and play it on real hardware. Your wallet will be glad you did. :)
Quote from: Mathius on 06/30/2014, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 06/30/2014, 04:33 PMWithout firing up an emulator, is Magical Chase even a good game?
Buy an Everdrive and play it on real hardware. Your wallet will be glad you did. :)
. Yes, and get Bernie's ED image. There is a link to it somewar on here
Since I dont' want to get flake for posting a new thread, I am posting this here.
Since this seems to be about ANY video game related over pricing items be it ebay, amazon, or craigslist...
mind you at most I am derailing that it is not NEC related but poo on that...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-ISSUE-EVER-NINTENDO-POWER-INCLUDES-COMMEMORATIVE-PIN-LOOK/191229793012?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21235%26meid%3D8013311237408605501%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301231617400&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-ISSUE-EVER-NINTENDO-POWER-INCLUDES-COMMEMORATIVE-PIN-LOOK/191229793012?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21235%26meid%3D8013311237408605501%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301231617400&rt=nc)
"This magazine is the premier issue of Nintendo Power and it is awesome! It's full of info from classic retro games like Super Mario Bros. 2, Legend of Zelda, Contra, and Double Dragon. It also has tons of extras like Players Polls and Fan Mail. If your a fan of any Nintendo related games or items or you're just a fan of Nintendo Power, then you will love this amazing first issue!
There is a Nintendo Power Pin that came with the first magazine that is included.
This magazine is retailing for $299 on Amazon.
GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!"
Okay you just stated that on Amazon the first issue goes for $299
but you want nearly $1,000.00 for yours?
and what what it looks like you don't even bother to post a picture of your item just a stock image..or of this pin that it comes with?
Lazy....
I will aggree that Nintendo Power 1 &2 (maybe other not so sure) have risen in price some what since Nintendo stoped publishing the magazines (still have hope a digital release may still happen really tie in tablets and WiiU pads) but I doubt to this level.
I got the first 49 issues in a lot a few years back (in pretty decent condition) from some poor guy selling his childhood who didn't need/want it after finding them tucked away in his parents attick but come one.....
I doubt honestly if you can even tell a first printing from a reprinted back issue which I belive Ninendo offered to send may of the first volumes of Nintendo Power until around the 80's (numbered) volumes.....
Well enough ranting...
back to looking for issues 50-100 .....I plan on going for a complete set one day.....la la la
Just saw this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe)
I'll admit there are MANY good games on my want list..
but me being a newbler I couldn't honeslty say if the price is to much....I'll defer to a more experianced NEC fan for that.
Points of interest: (for me)
-Seems someone is sellign off their collection
-Summer Carnival 93' was also for the PC-Engine? wow didn't know that...it's hard enough to find a Famicon (legit) copy ...not that I could affored it.
-I think my inner Obey just gave me a woody after looking at this collection.
about it......I have a feeling this may already be posted some where else....as this certianly can't be unknown to this group.
There's quite a few pricey titles in that lot, but an average of $55 per title is way too high, and that's factoring in a very generous price for the hardware. Methinks it's another guy fishing for offers and hoping to eventually sell off eBay.
this clown here wants 400 plus for a "new" ( not really ) turbo express
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Express-Turbo-GrafX-16-Game-/161355521292?pt=Video_Games&hash=item259189dd0c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboExpress-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Express-Turbo-GrafX-16-Game-/161355521292?pt=Video_Games&hash=item259189dd0c)
if this is the going rate then there is a flaw. There is a LOT of people who have "almost" new TE's like this dickhead right here. he is a joke imo.
That d-pad is awfully dirty for something that's 'never been used', but at least it comes with the all important syscard.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/03/2014, 09:31 AMThat d-pad is awfully dirty for something that's 'never been used', but at least it comes with the all important syscard.
Maybe he stored it in his carport.
Quote from: jelloslug on 07/03/2014, 11:47 AMMaybe he stored it in his carport.
Next to his kick bag?
Quote from: guest on 07/03/2014, 09:31 AMThat d-pad is awfully dirty for something that's 'never been used', but at least it comes with the all important syscard.
That's Moses' thumbcheese! An Old Testament relic!
I've won and seen some genuinely reasonable TG-16 auctions on ebay recently. Perhaps there's hope.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/01/2014, 05:12 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe)
but me being a newbler I couldn't honeslty say if the price is to much....I'll defer to a more experianced NEC fan for that.
The asking price is ridiculously too high.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/01/2014, 05:12 PM-Summer Carnival 93' was also for the PC-Engine? wow didn't know that...it's hard enough to find a Famicon (legit) copy ...not that I could affored it.
Summer Carnival '93 is a special edition of Nexzr.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 07/03/2014, 12:21 PMI've won and seen some genuinely reasonable TG-16 auctions on ebay recently. Perhaps there's hope.
Yep, they are still out there. You just have to be patient.
Quote from: HardcoreOtaku on 07/03/2014, 12:39 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 07/01/2014, 05:12 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe)
but me being a newbler I couldn't honeslty say if the price is to much....I'll defer to a more experianced NEC fan for that.
The asking price is ridiculously too high.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/01/2014, 05:12 PM-Summer Carnival 93' was also for the PC-Engine? wow didn't know that...it's hard enough to find a Famicon (legit) copy ...not that I could affored it.
Summer Carnival '93 is a special edition of Nexzr.
Looks smooth like butter on the game play and worlds more affordable then the famicom verson. Granted the famicom verson is available now on the wii and wiiu
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/01/2014, 05:12 PMJust saw this listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/331238853886?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4d1f5fccfe)
I'll admit there are MANY good games on my want list..
"Impossimole" the rare version of Impossamole, an Everdrive packed with roms and a bunch of CDR games. How can anyone pass on such a great deal?
Gouging or not I don't know, but I found this to be humorous.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-16-Joystick-Turbo-Stick-Duo-NEW-Never-Used-/291182414755?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item43cbd30ba3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbografx-16-Joystick-Turbo-Stick-Duo-NEW-Never-Used-/291182414755?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item43cbd30ba3)
Quote2 brand new Turbo Grafx joysticks without boxes. I bought these from a website when they were getting rid of all the old 'new' stock. They never came with the boxes but they were never touched either. As you can see, the plastic is on these babies. They are tight...not loose if you know what i mean.
is this a thing? Are sellers on ebay really including the key words "Magical chase" in their pc engine games title to boeast their sales?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/271412246744?nav=SEARCH
Edit: after browsing through his other sales, he often includes names of other games in the title of his auctions. Not only magical chase.
Quote from: toktogul on 07/09/2014, 10:51 PMis this a thing? Are sellers on ebay really including the key words "Magical chase" in their pc engine games title to boeast their sales?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/271412246744?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/271412246744?nav=SEARCH)
Edit: after browsing through his other sales, he often includes names of other games in the title of his auctions. Not only magical chase.
I have seen that with some sellers...they will add names of various systems or popular games so their auctions will pop up on a search.....regardless if ANY of their listings has said game.
While perusing eBay looking for some TurboGrafx goods I found these two amazing deals. I'm having a hard time not pulling the trigger on them.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/131236242754?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/131236242754?nav=SEARCH)
http://m.ebay.com/itm/181321590097?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/181321590097?nav=SEARCH)
^ lol wow!!!! those look like they are fake auctions. I think its an "on purpose" type thing to mess with peeps. Just to make the ordinary "clown" think that Turbo is really worth that much.
gotta give the enemy some credit. at least the beast is trying.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/09/2014, 11:08 PM^ lol wow!!!! those look like they are fake auctions. I think its an "on purpose" type thing to mess with peeps. Just to make the ordinary "clown" think that Turbo is really worth that much.
gotta give the enemy some credit. at least the beast is trying.
They probably are for real. People are fucking stupid and greedy as shit.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 10:25 AMNot eBay, but amazon isn't much different.
http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/ (http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/)
For the longest time, this poster was listed at $29.95 with "remaining quantity" listed as 3.
I finally broke down and decided that I wanted one for my bedroom (to impress the ladies). When I went to order, i noticed two things:
1. Remaining quantity had been reduced to 2.
2. Price had been raised to $99.99
Shit.
"This Poster is in NEAR PERFECT - AS NEW condition THE ONLY ONE on Amazon OR ANYWHERE! Own a piece of TG16 History! YOU DO NOT KNOW ANYONE who has this poster!"
Oh man... I MUST HAZ!!!
I contacted the seller and gave him the old "grandma stubbed her toe and is in the hosipital, is there any way you can cut me some slack? would ya take $50 of my dollars instead of $100?"
The response:
"The price increased because of its rarity. I've reduced the price to $59.95 plus shipping for the next 24 hours."
I begrudgingly ordered one because... dammit... my obey station NEEEEEDS a big old Landis standing sentry over it.
The lady seems nice enough. Nothing personal against her, but today I checked amazon for shit and giggles.
1. Quantity remaining: 7
2. Price: $79.95
Dafuq? If it is so rare, where did she dig up 6 more copies? -_-
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I never saw a LoT poster in real life (or in a pic), so this was news to me.
This person has a stack of 300 posters. Guaranteed.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 10:25 AMNot eBay, but amazon isn't much different.
http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/ (http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/)
For the longest time, this poster was listed at $29.95 with "remaining quantity" listed as 3.
I finally broke down and decided that I wanted one for my bedroom (to impress the ladies). When I went to order, i noticed two things:
1. Remaining quantity had been reduced to 2.
2. Price had been raised to $99.99
Shit.
"This Poster is in NEAR PERFECT - AS NEW condition THE ONLY ONE on Amazon OR ANYWHERE! Own a piece of TG16 History! YOU DO NOT KNOW ANYONE who has this poster!"
Oh man... I MUST HAZ!!!
I contacted the seller and gave him the old "grandma stubbed her toe and is in the hosipital, is there any way you can cut me some slack? would ya take $50 of my dollars instead of $100?"
The response:
"The price increased because of its rarity. I've reduced the price to $59.95 plus shipping for the next 24 hours."
I begrudgingly ordered one because... dammit... my obey station NEEEEEDS a big old Landis standing sentry over it.
The lady seems nice enough. Nothing personal against her, but today I checked amazon for shit and giggles.
1. Quantity remaining: 7
2. Price: $79.95
Dafuq? If it is so rare, where did she dig up 6 more copies? -_-
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DISCLAIMER: I know I'm retarded for paying $60 for a poster, but please chime in anyway to tell me how retarded I am.
I have had this happen to me MANY a times..
I see something for the LONGEST time at a pretty reasonable price and I usually never pull the trigger....I think ehhh.....it's not going anywhere...I'll get it next time..
THEN one day I look (be it ebay, amazon, retro game store what have you) and the price JUMPS to 3-4x's more then what it was originally and many times for shittery condition items....
I then think WTF people?....how did this go litterly from one week/day/month/year to the next with such a diffrence in price?
And the thing that I always start to worry about is "What if the price doesn't go back down, but only goes higher?"....that's usually the point where I find me a copy with in my price range (but at a price where originally I could have picked up 3-4 of them) and buy it.......
then I see the price either go much much higher (like Earthbound did) or I see it go lower (becuase "new old stock") seems to magic its way into the market.........
I forgot about these posters. I remember seeing them on Amazon months ago for $29.95 when I was searching for a copy of the game. Should have bought one then. My guess is she probably already sold a bunch and now she raised the price when her stock is low.
"YOU DO NOT KNOW ANYONE who has this poster!"
I do now and their name is Nulltard ;-)
This could be an actual poster, or a reprint.
You see this with movie posters on ebay. Classic movie posters, sold as replicas, reproductions, etc.
If the actual poster proves popular enough, the NOS can have a reprint made of it.
1-2 years ago, Wizard Video (Full Moon home video) claimed they found boxes of unfolded, "Big box" VHS boxes. They put them up for sale at $50 and higher each. Big boxes were the size most Porno VHS were in, they were oversized cardboard sleeves with a cardboard tray. Anyway, people compared those to originals, and found them to be reprints.
(Re)Printing just keeps getting better and better, and if these posters have proved popular enough, it's not too difficult to have them duplicated.
Then again, it could be a stack of 300!
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 01:05 PMheheh... i'll post a pic when i get it on my wall. ( :
csgx1- that's the thing... she claimed to have only two left... so i should have had the 2nd to last one on the planet. Now that she should have only 1 left, there are "only 7 remaining". wtf...
ah well... $65 is steep for a poster, and i'm sure i could find it cheaper elsewhere if i kept my eyes open for a few years. Just hate the gouge. It was a $30 poster when 3 were claimed to exist... then $100 when two existed... and now we're at $80 with 7 in existence.
They were waiting for
your funds to cover the cost of shipping an order from Kinko's... :wink:
Right after I bought several copies of TV Sports Basketball for myself and for giveaways that seller jacked the price up. He has not sold another since though.
So now you have to get the poster scanned in high res and make new copies for $10 each. Make your money back.
Could you actually turn a profit at $10 each? Methinks you'd have to do $20 just to cover costs.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 04:17 PMCould you actually turn a profit at $10 each? Methinks you'd have to do $20 just to cover costs.
Buying decent quality reproduction posters doesn't cost too much. You can buy, for about $20, a reproduction movie poster, with shipping free. Those are usually size at 27x40 or 41, so larger than this LoT poster.
Exactly. They're selling 'em at $20 (not $10), and I bet they're printing costs are much lower than anything null would find due to them printing in higher quantities.
I threw out $10 as a low ball number, something like this would be nice at $20-25 probably for all involved.
I'd say sell them on ebay L00K R@R3 CH3AP to devalue the other resellers' stock, but they would technically be counterfeits.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 05:45 PMExactly. They're selling 'em at $20 (not $10), and I bet they're printing costs are much lower than anything null would find due to them printing in higher quantities.
Some of this stuff, I don't think they're printing 100s of. I think it's just a situation where this is their business, and they own the equipment, so they can print what they want when they need it.
If you could get a HQ scan you could probably just put them up on Cafepress if you didn't want to bankroll printing a whole bunch of them.
I'd love to have some of the Working Designs posters reprinted since apparently Vic just took hundreds of them to the recycle center when they closed up shop about 2005.
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/10/2014, 10:25 AMNot eBay, but amazon isn't much different.
http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/ (http://www.amazon.com/Lords-Thunder-POSTER-TG16-TurboDuo/dp/B003956JT4/)
For the longest time, this poster was listed at $29.95 with "remaining quantity" listed as 3.
I finally broke down and decided that I wanted one for my bedroom (to impress the ladies). When I went to order, i noticed two things:
1. Remaining quantity had been reduced to 2.
2. Price had been raised to $99.99
Shit.
"This Poster is in NEAR PERFECT - AS NEW condition THE ONLY ONE on Amazon OR ANYWHERE! Own a piece of TG16 History! YOU DO NOT KNOW ANYONE who has this poster!"
Oh man... I MUST HAZ!!!
I contacted the seller and gave him the old "grandma stubbed her toe and is in the hosipital, is there any way you can cut me some slack? would ya take $50 of my dollars instead of $100?"
The response:
"The price increased because of its rarity. I've reduced the price to $59.95 plus shipping for the next 24 hours."
I begrudgingly ordered one because... dammit... my obey station NEEEEEDS a big old Landis standing sentry over it.
The lady seems nice enough. Nothing personal against her, but today I checked amazon for shit and giggles.
1. Quantity remaining: 7
2. Price: $79.95
Dafuq? If it is so rare, where did she dig up 6 more copies? -_-
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DISCLAIMER: I know I'm retarded for paying $60 for a poster, but please chime in anyway to tell me how retarded I am.
$60???? wow u are fuking nuts!!! there goes the money for this weeks supply of condoms :)
For future reference windygaming has a LoT poster for $22. I need to pick it up before he runs out of stock...
http://www.windygaming.com/collections/posters/products/winds-of-thunder-poster (http://www.windygaming.com/collections/posters/products/winds-of-thunder-poster)
He also has an Ys one:
http://www.windygaming.com/collections/posters/products/ys-book-1-2-poster (http://www.windygaming.com/collections/posters/products/ys-book-1-2-poster)
That is all sorts of sexy.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2014, 10:25 AMDISCLAIMER: I know I'm retarded for paying $60 for a poster, but please chime in anyway to tell me how retarded I am.
Well, if it was to impress the ladies, as you say... ;) And sure enough, the seller dug up 6 more after the fact. Looks like you may have found a technical gouge here (
since we mostly catch greed/profiteering thread-wise although that still applies here) with this seller lying about limited supply publicly, lying to you privately in PM (
while likely having the additional 6 copies at hand, although this is speculation to be fair) to ensnare you/someone into accepting rarity and forking over more dough than what a potential buyer would've.
Reporting a higher stock (adding 6) after you based your pricing on only 2 left in your "marketing," and knowing that possibly a previous buyer might see that, I dunno, either seller is a lying gouger, or there is a fair explanation for it (not to rule that out totally).
This guy is such a douche bag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784)
^ looks like he is trying to justify the price tag by adding a free burned CD copy of DE2. In reality he is actually hurting his auction by doing that.
Report him. You know you want to.
Quote from: galam on 07/13/2014, 11:12 AMThis guy is such a douche bag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784)
In the description he says that the cdr copy has no value, which isn't true. Archival service is worth at least $5 per disc:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16600.msg340602#msg340602 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16600.msg340602#msg340602)
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2014, 05:22 PMQuote from: galam on 07/13/2014, 11:12 AMThis guy is such a douche bag.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221493361784)
In the description he says that the cdr copy has no value, which isn't true. Archival service is worth at least $5 per disc:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16600.msg340602#msg340602 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16600.msg340602#msg340602)
Haha. Well played.
DOUCHE BAG SELLER ALERT!!!!
Non turbo, but bought this game.... Notice the picture and description:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301236137993?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Here is the game I received:
/ha2y9a6a.jpg
It looks like it was dragged through a fucking ditch!
Any Nintendo age members feel free to share this post at that forum. Total assbag!!!
The discripton looked rather caned not really reffering to the game. I do abhor stock pucs instead of the item you get.
Was it me or did it feel like aalt rubed in a wound leaving a lrice sticker like that?
happened to me twice lately.
a PS game listed "like new" was totally scratched to shit. i didnt even want to stress the PS laser trying to play it.
one of the GC rogue squadrons that i bought was in similar condition and labeled "very good"
Quote from: guest on 07/14/2014, 05:37 PMDOUCHE BAG SELLER ALERT!!!!
Non turbo, but bought this game.... Notice the picture and description:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301236137993?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/301236137993?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
Here is the game I received:
/ha2y9a6a.jpg
It looks like it was dragged through a fucking ditch!
Any Nintendo age members feel free to share this post at that forum. Total assbag!!!
That's too bad, Shadowgate is a good game. I have an old VHS tape left somewhere that I recorded beating the game on. Once you learn all the tricks after the first playthrough, I think it takes like 30 minutes to run right through it again.
Quote from: galam on 07/14/2014, 06:27 PMhappened to me twice lately.
a PS game listed "like new" was totally scratched to shit. i didnt even want to stress the PS laser trying to play it.
one of the GC rogue squadrons that i bought was in similar condition and labeled "very good"
Wouldn't even work after a normal cleaning with 90% isopropyl. I had to lightly sand the contacts then reclean to get the game to work! But it was in "GOOD" condition let me tell ya!
Here it is now: /e3y9urad.jpg
I was gonna ask about if it even worked, but guess you implied that it didn't. NES games were always a bitch anyway to get working if you had the traditional top loader model which was a debacle as far as how it would give out, flaky as it was, and have you doing all sorts of things (blowing, cleaning the cart endlessly, moving the cart side to side, etc.) to get a damn game to work.
POST UPDATE:
I heard from the seller and I believe this was a sincere mistake. He was very apologetic and issued a full refund without my asking. Here is our email exchange:
"Dear toymachine78,
I do not think you got the right game.... you should have gotten the one pictured. I am very sorry this. There is no need to try to hurt my reputation. Its just a mistake. How would you like me to fix this.
- toyarcade"
Dear toyarcade,
Well I've already spent the time to painstakingly remove the sticker without damaging the game label. I wouldn't put the game in my NES as is, and it didn't even work after cleaning the contacts. I had to lightly sand the contacts and reclean to get the game to play.
That being said... Ive invested time and energy to clean the cart up and I don't want to pay return shipping. So the only fair way to make it "right" is to give me a partial refund. That's my feeling.
- toymachine78
Dear toymachine78,
Ok, well i don't feel that is enough. I will issue you a full refund for even having to do any work at all. It is my fault and i take full responsibility. I truly apolgoize for this i have no clue how this happened. Please don't be hesitant to come back, you'll have a much better experience.
- toyarcade
Stand up seller. I retract my douche bag alert! :oops:
Well there was a good dialog there.....
That's good
+1 for the ebay seller =D>
Hmmm, well, I guess that's cool. You should test the shit that you sell if you explicitly claim (or by implication) that it's in working condition. It's by implication of course, unless you see a claim that the seller doesn't know if it works or not, buyer beware, etc. Anyway, who says bitching never solved a problem. ;)
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/14/2014, 09:28 PMHmmm, well, I guess that's cool. You should test the shit that you sell if you explicitly claim (or by implication) that it's in working condition. It's by implication of course, unless you see a claim that the seller doesn't know if it works or not, buyer beware, etc. Anyway, who says bitching never solved a problem. ;)
Clearly you have never meet a few of my ex girlfriends.
Hahahaha!
I'm glad it all worked out for ya, but I doubt the pictured game would've been all that much better. There's no stickers on the label, but it's otherwise pretty filthy.
Good end to a poor situation. Kudos to the seller!
$260 for Deep Blue Fleet (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-DEEP-BLUE-FLEET-JAPANESE-JAPAN-BOX-GAMES-/301134556115?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item461d04abd3) (PC-FX). I hope it's just a mistake with an extra zero at the end.
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
Well, guess that's the end of it being a secret. Probably some fucking lurker on here. God damn it.
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
let see if anyone actually buys it at that price....
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 05:24 PMQuote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
let see if anyone actually buys it at that price....
Some idiot(s) will eventually, given that VGA grading is a thing. God Damn it (Pt. II)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 07/18/2014, 05:27 PMQuote from: jelloslug on 07/18/2014, 05:24 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
let see if anyone actually buys it at that price....
Some idiot(s) will eventually, given that VGA grading is a thing. God Damn it (Pt. II)
yet it's allowed in the turbob community to have fetishes for boxed items, fetishes for sealed stuff, fetishes for pretty much anything turbo.
yeah u make a ton of sense. Except you failed to realize that VGA is designed to make all your fetishes come true. I bet there are many members on this forum that have some VGA graded stuff.
oh, and sorry to burst your bubbles. :lol: :lol: :lol:
While looking for something else, I recently came across what looks like the sealed Ys III I sold, now graded by VGQ for thousands of dollars. This after my description made fun of the fact that mine was something like $1800 less than the only other sealed copy on eBay (which of course was also VGQ). This is another extreme case of resellers buying up everything less than their outrageous prices in an attempt to manipulate the market. The kind of stuff too many nu-members keep saying never really happens.
The next step is counterfeit VGA graded items.
I nailed it didn't I?
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 07/18/2014, 07:58 PMThe next step is counterfeit VGA graded items.
Just do what VGQ does. Grade them and sell them yourself. Toss the game into a sandwhich bag and print off a "Gentle Grader" COA on your inkjet printer.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/18/2014, 07:44 PMyet it's allowed in the turbob community to have fetishes for boxed items, fetishes for sealed stuff, fetishes for pretty much anything turbo.
yeah u make a ton of sense. Except you failed to realize that VGA is designed to make all your fetishes come true. I bet there are many members on this forum that have some VGA graded stuff.
oh, and sorry to burst your bubbles. :lol: :lol: :lol:
So why are you trying to gouge people like that then?
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/18/2014, 07:44 PMyet it's allowed in the turbob community to have fetishes for boxed items, fetishes for sealed stuff, fetishes for pretty much anything turbo.
yeah u make a ton of sense. Except you failed to realize that VGA is designed to make all your fetishes come true. I bet there are many members on this forum that have some VGA graded stuff.
oh, and sorry to burst your bubbles. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Please leave. Now. Return to mother fucker land.
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 07:51 PMThere's no IQ requirement to join up here, Tommy. Glad you're taking advantage of that. :lol:
lol
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 09:09 PMI nailed it didn't I?
Like Christ. (Too soon?)
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 09:18 PMQuote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 09:12 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 07/18/2014, 07:58 PMThe next step is counterfeit VGA graded items.
Just do what VGQ does. Grade them and sell them yourself. Toss the game into a sandwhich bag and print off a "Gentle Grader" COA on your inkjet printer.
Worked for me...
85% new
Quote from: jelloslug on 07/18/2014, 11:16 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/18/2014, 07:44 PMyet it's allowed in the turbob community to have fetishes for boxed items, fetishes for sealed stuff, fetishes for pretty much anything turbo.
yeah u make a ton of sense. Except you failed to realize that VGA is designed to make all your fetishes come true. I bet there are many members on this forum that have some VGA graded stuff.
oh, and sorry to burst your bubbles. :lol: :lol: :lol:
So why are you trying to gouge people like that then?
I don't sell anything on ebay or anywhere else. No idea what you talking about.
On the other hand, yes Punch, after u think you nailed it I gave you the benefit of the doubt. You failed on so many levels.
Yes, I failed. Haha. Good joke.
#-o
Quote from: guest on 07/19/2014, 02:22 PMYes, I nailed (it). Haha. Good joke.
#-o
Fixed.
On the other hand I think this is a good moment to put my weapons down. Join Xak at my blocked user list.
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 07/19/2014, 06:35 PMOn the other hand I think this is a good moment to put my weapons down. Join Xak at my blocked user list.
wise decision
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 07/18/2014, 05:07 PMQuote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
Well, guess that's the end of it being a secret. Probably some fucking lurker on here. God damn it.
I ordered from Diskounters years ago. He gave me a few good deals one a few things he dug up from his basement. A good guy. He told me about how years ago he had HuCard sleeves made, for the Turbo List, but I wasn't around on the Turbo List until the end of it, since during the late 90's- early 00s I didn't touch the Turbo grafx much. After the list shut down, I lurked here, then tried to register a few times, then... anyway!
From what I understand, the guy running Diskounters was personally into the TG-16 until the early 00s, then not so much.
I'm surprised he still has some of these TG-16 games ins tock.
Some guy selling emulator discs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-Emulator-and-Resource-Disc-/271554281457?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3f39e57ff1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-Emulator-and-Resource-Disc-/271554281457?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item3f39e57ff1)
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
Nulltard Harold: Obey Club.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 07/19/2014, 06:25 PMQuote from: Psycho Punch on 07/19/2014, 02:22 PMYes, I nailed (it). Haha. Good joke.
#-o
Hey quit joking about my new catchprase. I would use CYA BUD or MUAY THAI TILL I DIE but those are already taken.
Fixed.
Quote from: guest on 07/21/2014, 09:00 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 07/19/2014, 06:25 PMQuote from: guest on 07/19/2014, 02:22 PMYes, I nailed (it). Haha. Good joke.
#-o
Hey quit joking about my new catchprase. I would use CYA BUD or MUAY THAI TILL I DIE but those are already taken.
Fixed.
lol
Quote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 12:29 PMsidefarms2.jpg
This fucker seems to be buying up Diskcounters games and flipping them to the extreme. $30 sealed sidearms on amazon = $150 sealed sidearms on:
https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames (https://www.facebook.com/megahitvideogames)
http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games (http://stores.ebay.com/Mega-Hit-Video-Games)
Ahahaha! That's our ole buddy from MegaHitVideoGames!!! This was way before your time, nully, but he was a guy that kept listing a Bonk III manual over and over again for $310 or something even while the HuCard itself in case with manual was going for at least a hundred less. He also is responsible for buying the wrong SNK cart for $1000 and thinking it could be flipped for $30,000!!!!! Yeah, Jason was his first name, lemme search back this thread for him.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg284627#msg284627 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.msg284627#msg284627)
Tatsujin made a "World Class Gouger" bandana on 'im and notice his necklace of that $30k SNK cart that he thought he had! Heh-heh.
Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/03/2012, 08:07 PMmegahit79.jpg
Lost: /megahitthegouger.jpg
So he's back on the Turbo Profiteering/Gouging scene or never left it.
Classic.
"I went to Venezuela..."
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/18/2014, 07:51 PMThere's no IQ requirement to join up here, Tommy. Glad you're taking advantage of that. :lol:
We've needed some comic relief around here for a while! Thanks for teh lulz. :D
Haha.. Tommy's my new fetish
Quote from: guest on 07/22/2014, 08:23 PMQuote from: guest on 07/18/2014, 07:51 PMThere's no IQ requirement to join up here, Tommy. Glad you're taking advantage of that. :lol:
We've needed some comic relief around here for a while! Thanks for teh lulz. :D
Haha.. Tommy's my new fetish
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=359687
Not anymore, he had a psycho meltdown, floated death wishes all around and it looks like his account got banned as you can't send PM messages back to it... Tsk, he will be missed. :(
Meh he's gone too soon. Poor quality drama.
A new month is fast approaching and with that will come a new nut :P. At least we have another one for the hall of shame, short lived but added to the list let us not forget. << taps plays softly in background>>
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/22/2014, 09:36 PMFor the record... He was from Fort Lee, NJ. My IP-TRACE-FU had failed due to some blacklisting following duphile's spammer hijack, but he gobbled up the bait before being banned or whatever.
So can you remove your domain from the blacklist? That sucks dude.
Quote from: guest on 07/22/2014, 09:36 PMFor the record... He was from Fort Lee, NJ. My IP-TRACE-FU had failed due to some blacklisting following duphile's spammer hijack, but he gobbled up the bait before being banned or whatever.
That's just across the GW Bridge. Not too far from me.
What a rude fellow he was.
banned?
wow, look at you all. so pathetic.
tell you what, I just wont post anymore ever again.
You all failed on every level of humanity. Enjoy that karma. :)
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/23/2014, 07:10 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/23/2014, 07:06 PMtell you what, I just wont post anymore ever again.
I bet you renege on that vow. ):
wow u cant even spell anymore...dude u been slayed, and u can't figure out how and why. Russian hackers is a good one. Not bad.
listen, don't think u are the boss here. I know your geekdom very well. I am ready for you to push all your moves.
He is from Fort Lee....lol nice one...im like 3 steps ahead of you...geek
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/23/2014, 07:06 PMbanned?
Hey psycho boy, well, I didn't list the ban potential with certainty, I noted that not being able to send someone a PM (getting a "this user cannot receive PM messages") is a possible indicator that the account got banned. It's called a guess. Since you didn't get banned, it likely just means after you PM'ed me your death wish, the little coward that you are hiding behind a computer, you blocked me so that I wouldn't be able to PM you something back. That's all.
Anyway, my assessment is that you're really quite thin-skinned, a way hyper-sensitive little bitch, suffer from a severe temper tantrum problem, etc. Everybody gets pissed off at something, sure, but I didn't see a proportionate reaction on your part to the few trading of barbs here and there, going psycho over 'em, wishing many dead for stupid, petty little jabs, etc. Not even that, most of it was your failure at understanding just playful sarcasm and what not...
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/23/2014, 07:06 PMwow u cant even spell anymore...
im like 3 steps ahead of you...geek
More of that hypocrisy of yours. HE can't spell ?? YOU ain't the guy to bring that charge. Your ass struggles with every sorry paragraph that you barely manage to post! What the f--k is a 'u' ?? For two f--king letters, you couldn't spell out 'you' ? Lazy as you are stupid! What happened to the apostrophes with "I'm" and "can't" ? That fell out of style with you ?
QuoteI bet you renege on that vow. ):
...
Quotewow u cant even spell anymore
....
Question: Which word is misspelled?
I checked a dictionary, and could not find any that were spelled differently.
Unfortunately, that kind of stuff is what I've come to expect from people who say things like:
'Ask nicely and I'll go away' and 'I just won't post anymore'
QuoteAnyway, my assessment is ...
he's a Drama Queen.
I love seeing stupid crazy prices sometimes. Makes me chuckle a little inside.
Quote from: viper0hr on 07/23/2014, 10:15 PMI love seeing stupid crazy prices sometimes. Makes me chuckle a little inside.
It actually makes me cry, especially if I want that particular game.
Quote from: Bklyn4ever on 07/23/2014, 10:27 PMQuote from: viper0hr on 07/23/2014, 10:15 PMI love seeing stupid crazy prices sometimes. Makes me chuckle a little inside.
It actually makes me cry, especially if I want that particular game.
I cry a little too. I also pee my pants a little when I read these forums but its not a bladder control problem it's from laughing so hard at some people here, other times it's from laughing with some, but mostly at the few who don't think before they act, but I guess thinking before you act only comes with age and wisdom and is a rare trait with the youth of today.
Quote from: Ninja16608 on 07/23/2014, 10:48 PMQuote from: Bklyn4ever on 07/23/2014, 10:27 PMQuote from: viper0hr on 07/23/2014, 10:15 PMI love seeing stupid crazy prices sometimes. Makes me chuckle a little inside.
It actually makes me cry, especially if I want that particular game.
I cry a little too. I also pee my pants a little when I read these forums but its not a bladder control problem it's from laughing so hard at some people here, other times it's from laughing with some, but mostly at the few who don't think before they act, but I guess thinking before you act only comes with age and wisdom and is a rare trait with the youth of today.
Totally agree!
Quote from: TheOldMan on 07/23/2014, 09:47 PMhe's a Drama Queen.
Nailed it. Same shit, different day. Nothing new here.
Heh, yeah, I like how OldMan came in and "compressed" my opinion there, the timing of it, and yeah, sometimes less is more. ;)
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/23/2014, 07:18 PMdude u been slayed, and u can't figure out how and why. Russian hackers is a good one. Not bad.
listen, don't think u are the boss here. I know your geekdom very well. I am ready for you to push all your moves.
He is from Fort Lee....lol nice one...im like 3 steps ahead of you...geek
What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I'll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I've been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I'm the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You're fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that's just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little "clever" comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn't, you didn't, and now you're paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You're fucking dead, kiddo.
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 08:28 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/23/2014, 07:18 PMdude u been slayed, and u can't figure out how and why. Russian hackers is a good one. Not bad.
listen, don't think u are the boss here. I know your geekdom very well. I am ready for you to push all your moves.
He is from Fort Lee....lol nice one...im like 3 steps ahead of you...geek
What the fuck did you just fucking say about me, you little bitch? I'll have you know I graduated top of my class in the Navy Seals, and I've been involved in numerous secret raids on Al-Quaeda, and I have over 300 confirmed kills. I am trained in gorilla warfare and I'm the top sniper in the entire US armed forces. You are nothing to me but just another target. I will wipe you the fuck out with precision the likes of which has never been seen before on this Earth, mark my fucking words. You think you can get away with saying that shit to me over the Internet? Think again, fucker. As we speak I am contacting my secret network of spies across the USA and your IP is being traced right now so you better prepare for the storm, maggot. The storm that wipes out the pathetic little thing you call your life. You're fucking dead, kid. I can be anywhere, anytime, and I can kill you in over seven hundred ways, and that's just with my bare hands. Not only am I extensively trained in unarmed combat, but I have access to the entire arsenal of the United States Marine Corps and I will use it to its full extent to wipe your miserable ass off the face of the continent, you little shit. If only you could have known what unholy retribution your little "clever" comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn't, you didn't, and now you're paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You're fucking dead, kiddo.
Uhhhh.... Are you talking about Call of Duty or SOCOM, or do you have PTSD? Can we move on? Shit like this is really unnecessary in a video game forum.
I recently started to piece my collection again but with loose cards, 20+$ for Blazing Lazers, man what's going on, when did this hike on Obey stuff happen?
I think I paid 15$ for my complete copy of BL a few years ago.
Welcome to 2014 brother!
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 08:47 PMQuote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 08:28 PMIf only you could have known what unholy retribution your little "clever" comment was about to bring down upon you, maybe you would have held your fucking tongue. But you couldn't, you didn't, and now you're paying the price, you goddamn idiot. I will shit fury all over you and you will drown in it. You're fucking dead, kiddo.
Uhhhh.... Are you talking about Call of Duty or SOCOM, or do you have PTSD? Can we move on? Shit like this is really unnecessary in a video game forum.
Eh, he's f--king around, channeling douchebags that like to channel say a Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in rants, "Internet Tough Guys" with a militant edge, etc.
wayback://trollpasta.wikia.com/wiki/Gorrila_Warfare_(Internet_Tough_Guy) (https://web.archive.org/web/20140302174903if_/http://trollpasta.wikia.com/wiki/Gorrila_Warfare_(Internet_Tough_Guy))
http://youtu.be/GTQAXX08A-s
(https://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/364/1/a/gunny_hartman_by_mexpiratered-d361t9w.jpg)
I don't mind occasional stuff like this versus the 9X% boring/average threads around here. Not much lulz have come out of Tommy/Nintega TBH though, and it has gotten somewhat old I might agree. Anyway.
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 08:47 PMUhhhh.... Are you talking about Call of Duty or SOCOM, or do you have PTSD? Can we move on? Shit like this is really unnecessary in a video game forum.
I'm just screwing around, it's an old, famous internet post. Who the hell would overreact like that except for little Tommy and the guy who originally wrote the text I posted anyway? :lol:
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 10:06 PMQuote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 08:47 PMUhhhh.... Are you talking about Call of Duty or SOCOM, or do you have PTSD? Can we move on? Shit like this is really unnecessary in a video game forum.
I'm just screwing around, it's an old, famous internet post. Who the hell would overreact like that except for little Tommy and the guy who originally wrote the text I posted anyway? :lol:
Whewww... I was hoping. Lol I was thinking damn.... That dude has issues! Lol :P
Quote from: guest on 07/24/2014, 10:06 PMWho the hell would overreact like that except for little Tommy and the guy who originally wrote the text I posted anyway? :lol:
I doubt though that the original text was from a serious overreaction and wanting to play a militant nutjob type to intimidate. It was likely a mocking of those that actually do that I suspect.
Truth of the matter is......someone who was trained like that and knew his shit for real.....well lets just say he wouldn't say shit about it. You would just never see a post from Tommy EVER AGAIN!
True enough, but there are actually criminals dumb enough to telegraph what they're about to do on Facebook or whatever, then it happens, and then the police know exactly whose door to knock! But yeah, obviously if you talk shit like that, you've no intent on carrying it out the vast majority of the time, with rare exceptions being if you're that dumb of a criminal and are brazen enough to leave online public evidence of the planning/premeditating of a crime, assault/battery or whatever, etc.
rip diskounters
(https://web.archive.org/web/20120113152936im_/http://i.minus.com/ieeZki.gif)
Quote from: guest on 07/25/2014, 09:58 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-Fast-Shipping-/271557747060 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-Fast-Shipping-/271557747060)
megahit79 strikes again with a $50 sealed sonic spike that they found in "a warehouse". No way would they flip a $10 sealed game readily available from amazon. :roll:
If you keep watch of him, you'll see he'll never change the price on it, cept for those temp discounts that the store comes up with. That'll be the same asking price for years, unless some auction bids it up. Any new ones in a similar condition selling for less will not affect him once he's decided... This was the reality observed with his Baby Ruth Bonk III manual and his $300 asking tag for it.
Recap:
Quote from: NightWolveSo Jason, that $1000 SNK cart that you just bought, sorry, but that wasn't the one that sold for $10,000 some time back... You bought the wrong one! You're not gonna find a big-spending sucker/nut to pay your wild, asking amount of $30,000!! Sorry to dash your dreams of flippity-flip flip in this instance..."
Answer:
Quote from: JasonPlease go get a job or waste your time somewhere else. Time is money and you are wasting yours. Again we have a expert staff pricing our retail chains and over 20 years of business! What do you have that qualifies you to price game prices, you like videogames ? LOL Again, find a hoppy or get a job. Maybe you should message baseball card sellers and say their cards are only worth 1 penny not as high a a million dollars as some have sold for. It is clear you are not familar with the videogame sector so I do understand why you have no idea what things are worth.
Thanks, Jay
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/25/2014, 08:39 PMQuote from: guest on 07/25/2014, 09:58 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-Fast-Shipping-/271557747060 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbo-Grafx-16-Brand-New-Fast-Shipping-/271557747060)
megahit79 strikes again with a $50 sealed sonic spike that they found in "a warehouse". No way would they flip a $10 sealed game readily available from amazon. :roll:
If you keep watch of him, you'll see he'll never change the price on it, cept for those temp discounts that the store comes up with. That'll be the same asking price for years, unless some auction bids it up. Any new ones in a similar condition selling for less will not affect him once he's decided... This was the reality observed with his Baby Ruth Bonk III manual and his $300 asking tag for it.
Recap:Quote from: NightWolveSo Jason, that $1000 SNK cart that you just bought, sorry, but that wasn't the one that sold for $10,000 some time back... You bought the wrong one! You're not gonna find a big-spending sucker/nut to pay your wild, asking amount of $30,000!! Sorry to dash your dreams of flippity-flip flip in this instance..."
Answer:Quote from: JasonPlease go get a job or waste your time somewhere else. Time is money and you are wasting yours. Again we have a expert staff pricing our retail chains and over 20 years of business! What do you have that qualifies you to price game prices, you like videogames ? LOL Again, find a hoppy or get a job. Maybe you should message baseball card sellers and say their cards are only worth 1 penny not as high a a million dollars as some have sold for. It is clear you are not familar with the videogame sector so I do understand why you have no idea what things are worth.
Thanks, Jay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vasteel-Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-/351045131566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item51bbeb9d2eI don't think he knows his pricing at all....
Firstly this is a stock picture
Secondly it is missing the box and manual
I picked this up a few months back at a game retail store complete minus I think a map for like $60-80 bucks with a 10% vet discount the store gives.
I have it posted in the TG-16 pick up page for the actual price as I am just spitballing there.
$60 for Vasteel seems like a really good deal to me...
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/25/2014, 10:19 PM$60 for Vasteel seems like a really good deal to me...
Honestly I couldn't say about the price if it was good or a deal...
I just happened to be at a retro game store I like and it is a working design game a publisher I have a fondness for. Andthe store having a bevy of TG-16 and a few cd games I picked this one up...there were a few others I was interested in while there but this became my splurge item.
I was worried when initaly bought that it was missing a cd as it comes in a double jewel case but the fine people on these forums assured me that the case was to house a map.
So yeah, being that I bought this at resale, at a brick and mortar store (which cost much more to maintain then an on line only store) I feel that pricing based on the Internet is so hard to gauge by for anyone.
pretty good deal for a TurboVision, if you want one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272)
they are usually gouged to shit. I seen $99 for one.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 06:55 PMpretty good deal for a TurboVision, if you want one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272)
they are usually gouged to shit. I seen $99 for one.
Hahaha.. This is the gouging thread, you cannot even get that right.
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2014, 07:13 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 06:55 PMthey are usually gouged to shit. I seen $99 for one.
Hahaha.. This is the gouging thread, you cannot even get that right.
I like how he's just creeping back to normal posting activity, but yeah, he failed at even that with this one!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 06:55 PMpretty good deal for a TurboVision, if you want one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-TurboVision-TurboExpress-TV-Tuner-TG-TG16-/141352378994?pt=US_Video_Game_Controllers&hash=item20e9422272)
they are usually gouged to shit. I seen $99 for one.
I don't see the deal here, I see an
unfinished auction that started at .99 cents and perhaps a few people who don't realize that this tuner add-on is almost worthless with the analog-to-digital switch. Maybe you'll catch one working analog channel leftover, but in a few more years, they'll be almost totally non-existent.
This seller is trying to unload an almost worthless item knowing that is the case. He threw in "rare" in the description, and one can at least give him credit for acknowledging the switch to digital but then he still tries to put some kind of value on it by stating it's "
limited to a nice collector's piece" - a consolation prize in merely owning something that mostly doesn't work... Whoop dee doo, I say! I actually wanted one in the past, glad I didn't buy it though.
Console5 still has 'em and tries to unload them for $17.95 straight retail.
http://console5.com/store/systems/nec-turbo-grafx-16-express-duo/hes-tun-3.html (http://console5.com/store/systems/nec-turbo-grafx-16-express-duo/hes-tun-3.html)
Back to you. Recap:
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:58 PMoh and how about f--k you all!!!!!! go f--k yourselves!!! and your mothers!!!!
How about a F--K YOU!!!! I will remove my account myself! Losers!!!! Go roT in hell in your Pathetic forum!!!! I hope u choke to death!!!!
and
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:59 PMTo NightWolve: I hope u die soon mate. very soon.
So what's the plan, "Tommy," you're just gonna pretend all that didn't happen ? Have sessions of acting normal, then bat-shit crazy ones wishing many here dead for the slightest bit of flaming, trading of barbs, etc. ? We're still waiting on your stated intent of self-deletion with the "I will remove my account myself!" comment to go into effect. ;)
Seriously, what the f--k are you still doing here in our "pathetic" forum ?
I think that TurboVision will go for less than what people sell it in "BUY IT NOW". It's a good deal. Just thought I would share that cool auction with you.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/26/2014, 07:14 PMbut then he still tries to put some kind of value on it by stating it's "limited to a nice collector's piece"
Isn't everyone on the forum a "collector"? I even seen people have fetishes for boxes here. Drooling over displays and cool sealed items.
Please GTFO troll!!!!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 09:06 PMI think that TurboVision will go for less than what people sell it in "BUY IT NOW". It's a good deal. Just thought I would share that cool auction with you.
Hey, what a nice guy, a regular Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde here!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 09:09 PMIsn't everyone on the forum a "collector"? I even seen people have fetishes for boxes here. Drooling over displays and cool sealed items.
For things that
work, dumbass! This particular product is essentially defunct/worthless.
Recap:
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:58 PMoh and how about f--k you all!!!!!! go f--k yourselves!!! and your mothers!!!!
How about a F--K YOU!!!! I will remove my account myself! Losers!!!! Go roT in hell in your Pathetic forum!!!! I hope u choke to death!!!!
and
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:59 PMTo NightWolve: I hope u die soon mate. very soon.
Psycho "Tommy" creeping back into "normal" posting activity pretending none of all of the above just happened...
STATUS: Still waiting on your stated intent of self-deletion with the "I will remove my account myself!" comment to go into effect. ;)
I like his manic shifts in mood and paranoid ideology towards others views regarding himself.
Grabs popcorn.......
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/26/2014, 09:11 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 09:06 PMI think that TurboVision will go for less than what people sell it in "BUY IT NOW". It's a good deal. Just thought I would share that cool auction with you.
Hey, what a nice guy, a regular Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde here!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 09:09 PMIsn't everyone on the forum a "collector"? I even seen people have fetishes for boxes here. Drooling over displays and cool sealed items.
For things that work, dumbass! This particular product is essentially defunct.
Recap:Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:58 PMoh and how about f--k you all!!!!!! go f--k yourselves!!! and your mothers!!!!
How about a F--K YOU!!!! I will remove my account myself! Losers!!!! Go roT in hell in your Pathetic forum!!!! I hope u choke to death!!!!
andQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:59 PMTo NightWolve: I hope u die soon mate. very soon.
Psycho "Tommy" creeping back into "normal" posting activity pretending none of all of the above just happened...
STATUS: Still waiting on your stated intent of self-deletion with the "I will remove my account myself!" comment to go into effect. ;)
so far the only one here throwing insults and curses is you. I have you on my mute list now and not responding to your posts again. It's rude to insult and curse. I hope u get banned bro. You suck!!!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/26/2014, 09:16 PMso far the only one here throwing insults and curses is you. I have you on my mute list now and not responding to your posts again. It's rude to insult and curse. I hope u get banned bro. You suck!!!
Recap:
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:58 PMoh and how about f--k you all!!!!!! go f--k yourselves!!! and your mothers!!!!
How about a F--K YOU!!!! I will remove my account myself! Losers!!!! Go roT in hell in your Pathetic forum!!!! I hope u choke to death!!!!
and
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/22/2014, 06:59 PMTo NightWolve: I hope u die soon mate. very soon.
Psycho "Tommy" AKA Nintega creeping back into "normal" posting activity pretending none of all of the above just happened...
STATUS: Still waiting on your stated intent of self-deletion with the "I will remove my account myself!" comment to go into effect. ;)
CYA BUDDDDDDDDD
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/26/2014, 09:16 PMI like his manic shifts in mood and paranoid ideology towards others views regarding himself.
Classic Dave.
What is up with this? I think its just a fluke. Am I missing something?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151379677088
Quote from: guest on 08/17/2014, 08:51 PMWhat is up with this? I think its just a fluke. Am I missing something?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151379677088 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/151379677088)
Well, off the top, it appears to be void of Turbo gouging...
That said, I have no idea why that game would get bid up so high...
But - look at the guy's feedback - he has been having a lot of issues in the last couple months. Maybe one of those negatives is trying to fuck him over some how...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/17/2014, 09:01 PMQuote from: guest on 08/17/2014, 08:51 PMWhat is up with this? I think its just a fluke. Am I missing something?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151379677088 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/151379677088)
Well, off the top, it appears to be void of Turbo gouging...
That said, I have no idea why that game would get bid up so high...
Thanks. Non turbo stuff is posted here often.
Two bidders, one with 0 feedback and one with 8 that bid/rebid repeatedly. Something fishy but to what end?
syntaxterrorgames
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - The Addams Family
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - A Ressha de Ikou III
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - 1552 Tenka Dairan
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - 4 in 1 Super CD
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - 3 x 3 Eyes
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - Adventure Quiz
NEC PC Engine Turbografx 16 CD Emulator Games Disc - Advanced V.G.
ONLY £3.99 each !!!!!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/syntaxterrorgames/m.html?item=281415925080&hash=item4185b23d58&pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/syntaxterrorgames/m.html?item=281415925080&hash=item4185b23d58&pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Why is it always some UK asswipe selling those Turbob emulator discs?
Looks like he's in it for the lulz... Who is this humorous fellow I wonder ?
That was great. I had to contain my laughter here in my cube.
I don't think that game is as clean as the dynastic hero washed in the sink lol
That last sideways picture made me lol. :lol:
Also, bonus points for mentioning Mappy. I love that weird little game.
Some pretty ridiculous price gouging over on Amazon also, especially on those TTI titles. You can however score some decent deals on some PCengine imports on there tho.
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2014, 02:20 PMOMG THIS DEALISDEAD GUY IS SUCH A GOUGER
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-DUO-WICKED-HTF-AND-SUCH-TEH-RARE-/301285751823 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-DUO-WICKED-HTF-AND-SUCH-TEH-RARE-/301285751823)
WHAT A BUTT-TARD! :lol:
Thanks for sharing this one! :lol: "Lords of Thunderscats" I nearly pissed myself laughing. :lol: "Never played (today)" :lol:
Quote from: clackattack on 08/20/2014, 05:28 PMSome pretty ridiculous price gouging over on Amazon also, especially on those TTI titles. You can however score some decent deals on some PCengine imports on there tho.
For you newbs, dealisdead on eBay is a forum member. You'll have to get to know the peeps to figure out which one.
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2014, 09:13 PMFor you newbs, dealisdead on eBay is a forum member. You'll have to get to know the peeps to figure out which one.
It's galam and IDK why that's supposed to be privileged information.
And after the Xth fake eBay auction the joke wears a little thin IMO.
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 08/20/2014, 09:04 PMQuote from: guest on 08/20/2014, 02:20 PMOMG THIS DEALISDEAD GUY IS SUCH A GOUGER
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-DUO-WICKED-HTF-AND-SUCH-TEH-RARE-/301285751823 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEALED-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-DUO-WICKED-HTF-AND-SUCH-TEH-RARE-/301285751823)
WHAT A BUTT-TARD! :lol:
Thanks for sharing this one! :lol: "Lords of Thunderscats" I nearly pissed myself laughing. :lol: "Never played (today)" :lol:
Woah, Thunder
Scats is way different than Thundercats.
Quote from: Lochlan on 08/20/2014, 09:46 PMQuote from: guest on 08/20/2014, 09:13 PMFor you newbs, dealisdead on eBay is a forum member. You'll have to get to know the peeps to figure out which one.
It's galam and IDK why that's supposed to be privileged information.
And after the Xth fake eBay auction the joke wears a little thin IMO.
No more ludicrous or a joke than all the real BINs. BTW your not a newb.
Legend of Hero Tonma for only $1499:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-HERO-TONMA-TurboGrafx-16-1993-New-FACTORY-SEALED-Rare-US-version-/361002956117?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item540d73f555 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGEND-HERO-TONMA-TurboGrafx-16-1993-New-FACTORY-SEALED-Rare-US-version-/361002956117?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item540d73f555)
Quote from: Lochlan on 08/20/2014, 09:46 PMAnd after the Xth fake eBay auction the joke wears a little thin IMO.
True, for us, but for a new person just getting into the system and the pricing drama around it, it isn't.
Some butt asking over $90 OBO for Sonic Spike. I think he had a few others as well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONIC-SPIKE-ISS-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151391019747?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233f9ba2e3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONIC-SPIKE-ISS-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151391019747?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233f9ba2e3)
Sonic Spike, huh? How long until Kieth Courage goes for $100?
Posting in this thread when there is a "make offer" is kind of a waste of keystrokes.
I find this thread at its best when crazy BINs are listed without the offer button. Too many dimwits are using high BINs with the offer KNOWING the BIN wont sell.
Its actually getting harder to find something worthy of sharing here because everybody wants $10,000 for vigilante.
Quote from: galam on 08/23/2014, 07:43 PMPosting in this thread when there is a "make offer" is kind of a waste of keystrokes.
Oops.
I'm sorry.*Hold on, I feel the urge to waste more strokes.
Mysterious Song sez hai.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbografx-Frozen-Utopia-US-Seller-CD-RARE-LIMITED-RUN-2012-RPG-/231315124715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35db74b1eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbografx-Frozen-Utopia-US-Seller-CD-RARE-LIMITED-RUN-2012-RPG-/231315124715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35db74b1eb)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 08/23/2014, 10:09 PMMysterious Song sez hai.
Hmmm... "darkhorizon11." Anyone we know? Into Agima stuff?
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 08/23/2014, 10:09 PMMysterious Song sez hai.
'It has only been out of the case once to make a backup'
Classic!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 08/23/2014, 10:09 PMQuote from: galam on 08/23/2014, 07:43 PMPosting in this thread when there is a "make offer" is kind of a waste of keystrokes.
Oops. I'm sorry.
*Hold on, I feel the urge to waste more strokes.
Mysterious Song sez hai.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbografx-Frozen-Utopia-US-Seller-CD-RARE-LIMITED-RUN-2012-RPG-/231315124715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35db74b1eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbografx-Frozen-Utopia-US-Seller-CD-RARE-LIMITED-RUN-2012-RPG-/231315124715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35db74b1eb)
Lol at the "collector cards". I have like a hundred of them. They were
definitely made to cater to collectors. :roll:
My turbo ever drive can't come soon enough. These prices continue to get crazier and crazier
Quote from: galam on 08/23/2014, 07:43 PMPosting in this thread when there is a "make offer" is kind of a waste of keystrokes.
Because the "make offer" button is never abused, where the seller won't accept anything more than 99% of their BIN price. Riiiiiight. :roll:
Quote from: guest on 08/25/2014, 02:46 PMQuote from: galam on 08/23/2014, 07:43 PMPosting in this thread when there is a "make offer" is kind of a waste of keystrokes.
Because the "make offer" button is never abused, where the seller won't accept anything more than 99% of their BIN price. Riiiiiight. :roll:
meh... it's the spirit of it. this thread is better with BINs that the dumbasses think would actually sell.
the make offer is too difficult to assume one way or the other what the seller will take.
besides, again, prices are so moronic now, hardly anything is worth posting in this thread now because there arent anymore surprises. plcards finally won. :lol:
Heh, that's true. It might be quicker to post deals that aren't ridiculous. :mrgreen:
But for BINs, even those without a "best offer" are often fishing for offers. Too many asshats use eBay as a convenient place to host descriptions and pics, then they advertise on forums to elicit offers outside of eBay.
Every time I've made a "best offer" it's either ignored or counter offered for at most a dollar off. The last game I made an offer on the counter offer was the BIN price.
Quote from: seieienbu on 08/25/2014, 05:52 PMEvery time I've made a "best offer" it's either ignored or counter offered for at most a dollar off. The last game I made an offer on the counter offer was the BIN price.
I counter offered/annoyed my way into getting Dragon's curse CIC for $35 shipped. Thought it was better than $50+. :3
I usually throw offer after offer at sellers on the evil place just for my own amusement, sometimes they actually play along and I end up getting a decent price out of them. Yeh.
Counter.
I wanted to keep saying counter.
One more...
Counter.
hehe
I have gotten some good deals with best offer. I would say that 80% of the time the seller is an idiot though.
Here is a great "or buy it now" bullshit auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-VINTAGE-RARE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-/161402710058 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-VINTAGE-RARE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-/161402710058)
The same guy does that with all of the consoles he sells....
Dreacast 527.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEGA-DREAMCAST-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-DREAM-CAST/181504627179?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Dd21e13f5f0c14d3ca1048b389edb5289%26pid%3D100167%26prg%3D20140131123730%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D161402710058 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEGA-DREAMCAST-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-DREAM-CAST/181504627179?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Dd21e13f5f0c14d3ca1048b389edb5289%26pid%3D100167%26prg%3D20140131123730%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D161402710058)
Boxed NES 1,499.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-NES-VIDEO-GAME-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-ACTION-SET-COMPLETE-ORIGINAL-BOX-RARE-/151391019753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233f9ba2e9 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-NES-VIDEO-GAME-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-ACTION-SET-COMPLETE-ORIGINAL-BOX-RARE-/151391019753?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233f9ba2e9)
The guy just doesn't know what he is doing. Everything he sells is priced super high! A computer fan was listed at $15.00 when you can buy those for a couple bucks each.
Quote from: Ayce on 08/26/2014, 08:46 AMThe same guy does that with all of the consoles he sells....
...
The guy just doesn't know what he is doing. Everything he sells is priced super high! A computer fan was listed at $15.00 when you can buy those for a couple bucks each.
Even his auctions are a jumbled mess of begging for feedback and fake legal mumbo jumbo all formatted in notepad 10 years ago.
Quote from: guest on 08/26/2014, 08:29 AMI have gotten some good deals with best offer. I would say that 80% of the time the seller is an idiot though.
I agree. I have as well. Especially from hit Japan when buying multiple items
Quote from: guest on 08/26/2014, 08:35 AMHere is a great "or buy it now" bullshit auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-VINTAGE-RARE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-/161402710058 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-VIDEO-GAME-CONSOLE-VINTAGE-RARE-COMPLETE-PLUG-AND-PLAY-/161402710058)
Geez... And it doesn't even have the OEM RF cables and power supply.
Victory Run with a crinkly manual for $88 + $100 shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORY-RUN-HUDSON-SOFT-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/181504627178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4284d1ea (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORY-RUN-HUDSON-SOFT-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/181504627178?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4284d1ea)
Galaga '90 and Sonic Spike also available for the same price, but do not expect to get combined shipping. [-X
He also has a loose TurboGrafx-16 console for $530 + $100 shipping, if you need something to play the games on.
Literally every Turbo item and the shipping prices are all off by a decimal point.
He must hate you Canadians, as shipping to the US is $4.
judging by his description, hes not moving much from the ask of $1500
I will admit, i have never seen the "revenge" pack-in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251631158412?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251631158412%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251631158412?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251631158412%26_rdc%3D1)
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 10:57 AMQuote from: galam on 08/29/2014, 10:52 AMjudging by his description, hes not moving much from the ask of $1500
I will admit, i have never seen the "revenge" pack-in.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251631158412?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251631158412%26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251631158412?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D251631158412%26_rdc%3D1)
Sparky should make a "bonk's revenge pack-in" sticker that we can all apply to our own boxes and flood e-bay with. From the looks of it, that is, after all, the only difference between the box in that auction and any other box ever (with the exception of the giant cover-the-whole-box zonk stickered boxes).
Yup, that sticker was slapped on standard box and Bonk's Revenge added to stock TG-16.
I thought you would link to a news blurb or ad from TurboPlay about this! :pcgs:
https://archives.tg-16.com/turbo_play_0012.htm#p32 (April/May 1992 TurboPlay)
(https://archives.tg-16.com/TURBOPLAY/TP-12-32.jpg)
It turns out that not only was this a move to compete with Nintendo and Sega, but an effort to clear some stock before TurboDUO launched in autumn of 1992.
Here's the next issue of TurboPlay (June/July 1992), with news of further slash in price ($69.99 stock TG-16)...
https://archives.tg-16.com/turbo_play_0013.htm#p16
(https://archives.tg-16.com/TURBOPLAY/TP-13-16.jpg)
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 10:28 AMHe must hate you Canadians...
Doesn't everyone? :lol:
hmm, I am tempted, but it's only MINT-RARE...I was hoping to find a copy that was SEALED R@RE MINTY VGA 8.5+ instead. I'll wait.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2)
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/01/2014, 12:32 PMhmm, I am tempted, but it's only MINT-RARE...I was hoping to find a copy that was SEALED R@RE MINTY VGA 8.5+ instead. I'll wait.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2)
Hahaha, oh yeah. Great seller, has a great 97,9 % rating reviews like
"Poorer condition than boasted. Didn't reply to inquiring emails. High shipping."
"65% exactly as described - Not new."
"Item was not as described,shipped in a empty 6 pack beer carton w/some duct tape"
"Needed better packaging for such an expensive item" (sold for 399.99 btw)
Yeah, thats exactly where I wanna buy those rare minties.
Quote from: wolfman on 09/01/2014, 04:38 PMQuote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/01/2014, 12:32 PMhmm, I am tempted, but it's only MINT-RARE...I was hoping to find a copy that was SEALED R@RE MINTY VGA 8.5+ instead. I'll wait.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-MINT-RARE-/261580287138?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce7666ca2)
Hahaha, oh yeah. Great seller, has a great 97,9 % rating reviews like
"Poorer condition than boasted. Didn't reply to inquiring emails. High shipping."
"65% exactly as described - Not new."
"Item was not as described,shipped in a empty 6 pack beer carton w/some duct tape"
"Needed better packaging for such an expensive item" (sold for 399.99 btw)
Yeah, thats exactly where I wanna buy those rare minties.
He could not even be bother to take a pic.
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/01/2014, 12:32 PMI was hoping to find a copy that was SEALED R@RE MINTY VGA 8.5+ instead. I'll wait.
BTW: Your forgot to mention "L@@K" was missing in the description.
Very superduper extraordinary important to describe R@RE warez itemz, dude.
Thought this was another Galam spoof.... No its a serious listing.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251633510919&alt=web
These prices are out of control! Good god... Where did all this turbo hype come from? When this system released all my friends talked shit about it, cause I was the only person in our school that had one. Now its the hottest damn thing since Crystal Pepsi! Lol
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2014, 09:50 AM.... Now its the hottest damn thing since Crystal Pepsi! Lol
F*k Crystal Pepsi! I want to see my food when I eat it;
https://screen.yahoo.com/crystal-gravy-000000611.html
*edited to make this post more clear. Also, I'm not sure how to embed that video, there. It's only available proper on yahoo!
this seems a little high but they do say its the best condition turbo they have ever had!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1)
Quote from: albatross on 09/02/2014, 01:37 PMthis seems a little high but they do say its the best condition turbo they have ever had!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1)
A little high? It's like $500 dollars too high.
Looks like this seller split up a nice CIB Turbo Duo system by selling the system, Gate of Thunder and the box/packaging in separate auctions to maximize profit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422)
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/02/2014, 04:01 PMQuote from: albatross on 09/02/2014, 01:37 PMthis seems a little high but they do say its the best condition turbo they have ever had!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1)
A little high? It's like $500 dollars too high.
I love these guys who ask $999 for something like this and still charge you for shipping
Quote from: csgx1 on 09/02/2014, 06:11 PMLooks like this seller split up a nice CIB Turbo Duo system by selling the system, Gate of Thunder and the box/packaging in separate auctions to maximize profit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422)
This crap has gotten crazy. $100 for a Popful Mail CASE!!!??? No game!! WTF!
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 09/02/2014, 04:01 PMQuote from: albatross on 09/02/2014, 01:37 PMthis seems a little high but they do say its the best condition turbo they have ever had!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/231323122392?hash=item35dbeebad8&_uhb=1)
A little high? It's like $500 dollars too high.
i was just being sarcastic when i said a little high...deals like this don't actually sell do they? what is the point of it?
Quote from: albatross on 09/02/2014, 10:14 PMi was just being sarcastic when i said a little high...deals like this don't actually sell do they? what is the point of it?
Ah... I missed that sorry. I'm sure some moron somewhere eventually buys these things.
thats unreal!
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
What a buttzilla.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
You would think that if he is handy enough to replace the caps, why not fix the volume wheel too? Duh! Assuming he performed the work himself.
Quote from: guest on 09/08/2014, 06:10 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
You would think that if he is handy enough to replace the caps, why not fix the volume wheel too? Duh! Assuming he performed the work himself.
Nobody uses headphones with this system now a days...
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
It's also up on Ebay. He also sold the box by itself for like $270
Quote from: Azzurri on 09/08/2014, 10:07 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html (https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html)
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
It's also up on Ebay. He also sold the box by itself for like $270
Yep, looks like the same seller. I posted the following last week...
Quote from: csgx1 on 09/02/2014, 06:11 PMLooks like this seller split up a nice CIB Turbo Duo system by selling the system, Gate of Thunder and the box/packaging in separate auctions to maximize profit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422)
I want that f'n cardboard sleeve that GoT and Ys came in.
I don't collect any boxes or cardboard, but I do want that thing.
Quote from: galam on 09/08/2014, 02:17 PMI want that f'n cardboard sleeve that GoT and Ys came in.
I don't collect any boxes or cardboard, but I do want that thing.
I think they sell tubs of margarine or cream cheese in a package like that at Costco...
Quote from: csgx1 on 09/08/2014, 02:11 PMQuote from: Azzurri on 09/08/2014, 10:07 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/07/2014, 09:50 PMhttps://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html (https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/vgm/4647988827.html)
Glade to see he doesn't take it to the flea market. As it is so rare and expensive.
It's also up on Ebay. He also sold the box by itself for like $270
Yep, looks like the same seller. I posted the following last week...
Quote from: csgx1 on 09/02/2014, 06:11 PMLooks like this seller split up a nice CIB Turbo Duo system by selling the system, Gate of Thunder and the box/packaging in separate auctions to maximize profit...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Console-Box-w-Manual-Inserts-Only-No-Console-Included-/221538774399)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Hucard-System-Fully-Recapped-Works-Great-/321508851738)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-in-1-Turbo-Duo-Gate-of-Thunder-Bonks-Adventure-Revenge-Complete-Near-Mint-/221536271422)
I can't stand when sellers do that.
It is fine to sell parts off if that is all you have. It can even help some complete a game that was missing the manual or what have you. But to cut up in parts an item to maximize profit just makes me want to turn the moon into a giant fist and punch a hole in the earth.
Is this one of you guys?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365)
This might be the third round of bidding on some of these items and they still haven't sold due to the reserves being set too high. Dead Moon, Night Creatures, Ordyne and others. People will just stop bidding on your stuff if you don't remove those reserves or get more realistic, it's discouraging to bidders.
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/10/2014, 12:32 PMIs this one of you guys?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365)
This might be the third round of bidding on some of these items and they still haven't sold due to the reserves being set too high. Dead Moon, Night Creatures, Ordyne and others. People will just stop bidding on your stuff if you don't remove those reserves or get more realistic, it's discouraging to bidders.
Geeze I hope not... this guy bought my Bonk III boxed and sold one loose for more monies... kinda ticked me off...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/10/2014, 02:00 PMQuote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/10/2014, 12:32 PMIs this one of you guys?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Creatures-New-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/141395323608?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20ebd16ad8#ht_606wt_1365)
This might be the third round of bidding on some of these items and they still haven't sold due to the reserves being set too high. Dead Moon, Night Creatures, Ordyne and others. People will just stop bidding on your stuff if you don't remove those reserves or get more realistic, it's discouraging to bidders.
Geeze I hope not... this guy bought my Bonk III boxed and sold one loose for more monies... kinda ticked me off...
offer it here first next time to reduce chance of that happening.
Quote from: guest on 09/10/2014, 02:49 PMHoly shit... I picked up a sealed Night Creatures for $35 shipped on Ebay a year ago. Cha-ching!
WOWZERS! I OFFER $10,000!!! (reserve not met). Damn it!
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/10/2014, 02:59 PMQuote from: guest on 09/10/2014, 02:49 PMHoly shit... I picked up a sealed Night Creatures for $35 shipped on Ebay a year ago. Cha-ching!
WOWZERS! I OFFER $10,000!!! (reserve not met). Damn it!
Weird..scary...what would you have done if it was with in the reserve price? lol
also and more importantly...is the game any fun?
never heard of this one.......maybe becuase it isn't magical chase lol
No its terrible. It even made the Horrible Games episode of Game Sack
This guy is out of his mind with the prices he wants for his games. When I contacted him he wanted $300 for deadmoon!. He wanted like $100 for yo bro not sealed! The reason his games are not selling is his reserves are way up in the sky....
Quote from: madboom0522 on 09/10/2014, 05:14 PMThis guy is out of his mind with the prices he wants for his games. When I contacted him he wanted $300 for deadmoon!. He wanted like $100 for yo bro not sealed! The reason his games are not selling is his reserves are way up in the sky....
This has been established, yes.
You decide what games you're gonna raffle here yet, Mr. Boom? :3
Alright hailing, you want a raffle? Give me a few weeks to sort my stuff out and I will do a raffle....
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/10/2014, 03:29 PMQuote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/10/2014, 02:59 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 09/10/2014, 02:49 PMHoly shit... I picked up a sealed Night Creatures for $35 shipped on Ebay a year ago. Cha-ching!
WOWZERS! I OFFER $10,000!!! (reserve not met). Damn it!
Weird..scary...what would you have done if it was with in the reserve price? lol
also and more importantly...is the game any fun?
never heard of this one.......maybe becuase it isn't magical chase lol
It's a lot of fun if you can appreciate a game like that. The challenge is very rewarding and even at its worst, it's no worse than too many "legendary" NES games that are worshiped to this day.
Quote from: guest on 09/10/2014, 07:49 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/10/2014, 03:29 PMQuote from: Miracle_Warrior on 09/10/2014, 02:59 PMQuote from: guest on 09/10/2014, 02:49 PMHoly shit... I picked up a sealed Night Creatures for $35 shipped on Ebay a year ago. Cha-ching!
WOWZERS! I OFFER $10,000!!! (reserve not met). Damn it!
Weird..scary...what would you have done if it was with in the reserve price? lol
also and more importantly...is the game any fun?
never heard of this one.......maybe becuase it isn't magical chase lol
It's a lot of fun if you can appreciate a game like that. The challenge is very rewarding and even at its worst, it's no worse than too many "legendary" NES games that are worshiped to this day.
Yeah, i agree. I think a lot of people expected a TG castlevania or something. But it has its own pace, and is actually pretty creative.
Quote from: madboom0522 on 09/10/2014, 07:43 PMAlright hailing, you want a raffle? Give me a few weeks to sort my stuff out and I will do a raffle....
Oh, cool, people will excite, Mr. Boom, they will, they will. Everyone excite!
Congratulations!
Not Turbo but I was so dumbfounded by this listing that I had to share it. That game? $95? Really? I mean, it blew my mind when I was young. But that doesn't mean that it warrants blowing my wallet on it 25 years later. Sheesh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0)
Quote from: Mathius on 09/11/2014, 06:56 PMNot Turbo but I was so dumbfounded by this listing that I had to share it. That game? $95? Really? I mean, it blew my mind when I was young. But that doesn't mean that it warrants blowing my wallet on it 25 years later. Sheesh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0)
99 for mortal Kombat too! Lol that game is soooooooo common lol
Quote from: guest on 09/11/2014, 07:35 PMQuote from: Mathius on 09/11/2014, 06:56 PMNot Turbo but I was so dumbfounded by this listing that I had to share it. That game? $95? Really? I mean, it blew my mind when I was young. But that doesn't mean that it warrants blowing my wallet on it 25 years later. Sheesh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0)
99 for mortal Kombat too! Lol that game is soooooooo common lol
I can only hope no one is dumb enough to buy anything from that seller.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/11/2014, 06:56 PMNot Turbo but I was so dumbfounded by this listing that I had to share it. That game? $95? Really? I mean, it blew my mind when I was young. But that doesn't mean that it warrants blowing my wallet on it 25 years later. Sheesh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0)
Uh what? I got that game boxed for like $2 not even a year ago. What kind of crack smoke are these people smoking? It looks like someone wants 13 grand for a complete magical chase. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-/311012474307?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4869c9bdc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-/311012474307?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4869c9bdc3)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/12/2014, 12:39 AMQuote from: Mathius on 09/11/2014, 06:56 PMNot Turbo but I was so dumbfounded by this listing that I had to share it. That game? $95? Really? I mean, it blew my mind when I was young. But that doesn't mean that it warrants blowing my wallet on it 25 years later. Sheesh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Game-Golden-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Box-w-Manual-/400770103216?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item5d4fc277b0)
Uh what? I got that game boxed for like $2 not even a year ago. What kind of crack smoke are these people smoking? It looks like someone wants 13 grand for a complete magical chase. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-/311012474307?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4869c9bdc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-/311012474307?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4869c9bdc3)
Why pay 12k when you get get it for 5k?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-and-manual-/191206603598?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c84cd3b4e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card-and-manual-/191206603598?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c84cd3b4e)
LOL
Quote from: Azzurri on 09/12/2014, 08:29 AMWhy pay 12k when you get get it for 5k?
Le rarez frenchy canuck version with box is worth 160% more loonies. :mrgreen:
How many loonies are in a cash monies dollar?
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/13/2014, 03:49 PMHow many loonies are in a cash monies dollar?
One moose worth.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/261611090156?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce93c70ec (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/261611090156?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ce93c70ec)
I'll take two please...oh, and you'd like to rape me on the shipping too? Well, let me grab my wallet!
Holy fucking shit lol, do people actually spend that much on common games lol, like do these ever sell for that fucking price or does the person just keep them up forever and a day lol.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 01:29 PMHoly fucking shit lol, do people actually spend that much on common games lol, like do these ever sell for that fucking price or does the person just keep them up forever and a day lol.
According to this guy, yes:
Quote from: neutopia6 on 08/24/2014, 11:46 PMOh wow, I wish I did, some asshole reseller sold me CIB Valis II, cib Valis III, CIB Ys book I and II, CIB Legendary Axe II and CIB Bonk three for $1,100a little while ago. XD
This is why "asshole resellers" hold out forever, waiting for that one sucker to meet their profit projections.
Four of those complete aren't easy to come by, and a CIB Bonk 3 is getting up there in price, it was just some local guy, five mint games like that can't compare to nearly $200 for a Blazing Lazers. XD
We get it: everything you buy is a sweet deal but anything else is high priced. :roll:
I never stated it was a sweet dea lol, could have been better, could have been worse, I was just starting out a few months ago, the attitude with some of you people are fucked, if a games going for seventy on eBay, and I buy one for fifty, I'll still have fuckers like you going on about how retarded I was because you searched for months and got it five bucks cheaper, the point is I got good games, I'm enjoying them very much, and you guys are blowing shit out of proportion constantly because my first ever pick up I could have saved money.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 05:44 PMI never stated it was a sweet dea lol, could have been better, could have been worse, I was just starting out a few months ago, the attitude with some of you people are fucked, if a games going for seventy on eBay, and I buy one for fifty, I'll still have fuckers like you going on about how retarded I was because you searched for months and got it five bucks cheaper, the point is I got good games, I'm enjoying them very much, and you guys are blowing shit out of proportion constantly because my first ever pick up I could have saved money.
I say we scrap book this as your first noob mistake.
I think mine (on these forums apart from my grammar spelling and so forth) was when I posted that I bought two sealed Cosmic Fantasy games...
Then I called it a "preverbal virgin" that I plan to use as trade bait for other TG-16 stuff.
I think Nully had a few choice words to exemplify my statements.
:D :P :oops:
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 04:58 PMFour of those complete aren't easy to come by, and a CIB Bonk 3 is getting up there in price, it was just some local guy, five mint games like that can't compare to nearly $200 for a Blazing Lazers. XD
All of those games have always been available to buy online, unless you meant Bonk 3 CD.
That's insane. That person is insane.
Yeah, bit I don't buy online, I scope out deals in the wild, besides my Turbo Duo, and besides my first big initial spending spree with the Bonk three and stuff, I wouldn't have a collection my size without getting decent deals for most stuff I come across, I mean we'd all love to go to a garage sale and find a magical chase for five bucks but it isn't gonna happen, I have a wiping problem.
One long sentence with eleven commas..... yep, you're retarded.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 05:44 PMI never stated it was a sweet deal..... if a games going for seventy on eBay, and I buy one for fifty, I'll still have fuckers like you going on about how retarded I was because you searched for months and got it five bucks cheaper.
You're essentially saying that you bought those games at well under the average going rate and that it'd take months to save a mere five dollars, so how is that not a 'sweet deal'? You can keep your head in the sand and believe that it was a great deal and we'll continue in our knowledge that you could've done quite better by not being an insta-collector moron.
Also, try not being a hypocrite. Don't come in here and opine about overpriced wares after pissing and moaning about other's pricing comments as being 'unhelpful and coming from grumpy old fucks that care more about my money than I do'.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 06:31 PMYeah, bit I don't buy online, I scope out deals in the wild, besides my Turbo Duo, and besides my first big initial spending spree with the Bonk three and stuff, I wouldn't have a collection my size without getting decent deals for most stuff I come across, I mean we'd all love to go to a garage sale and find a magical chase for five bucks but it isn't gonna happen, I have a wiping problem.
So what you meant was, everyone can find BlaZing LaZers locally and at a low price and you mistook that eBay listing for craigslist?
I never once said in my first purchase it was well under the going rate, you're putting words in my mouth lol.
I use commas because I'm typing on q cellphone and hate using this fucking things aha.
I've admitted several times the prices on my first pick up could have been better had I waited and scoped out deals for awhile lol, I don't understand the point you're trying to get across lol.
They are basically saying to be patient while avoiding traps set by eBay sellers to lure in future insta-collectors. Even well intentioned gamers can add to the problem if they don't wait and do some research.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 07:40 PMI never once said in my first purchase it was well under the going rate, you're putting words in my mouth lol.
I use commas because I'm typing on q cellphone and hate using this fucking things aha.
I've admitted several times the prices on my first pick up could have been better had I waited and scoped out deals for awhile lol, I don't understand the point you're trying to get across lol.
The point is, why are you asking "if people actually do this?" You know that there are people who do.
Why not just make a comment like "It's unfortunate that asshole resellers take advantage of the uninformed and impatient. If only people would learn about the items they somehow feel that they must have immediately(!) instead of just throwing money at these guys and giving them a reason to do this".
I hate all of you. Thank you. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
I am a useless cunt with a low IQ, my mom rapes me and I make midget porn/snuff films.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 09:36 PMI am a useless cunt with a low IQ, my mom rapes me and I make midget porn/snuff films.
also ebola
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2014, 11:12 PMalso ebola
Ebola humor... I abso-fucking-lutely love this forum!!!
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 09:36 PMI am a useless cunt with a low IQ, my mom rapes me and I make midget porn/snuff films.
I missed this entire conversation you had going on, so this reply seemed pretty damn off-the-wall at first glance...
I want Ebola for Christmas, and maybe a noose.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 10/01/2014, 12:49 AMI want Ebola for Christmas, and maybe a noose.
Ok but please send me your obey see tuff before you die of ebola
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2014, 08:54 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/30/2014, 08:52 PMI hate all of you. Thank you. (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
not so fast, turd. You'll love me, at least, before the night is over.
Maybe. Why?
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/Bizarro_Art.png)
That's why.
That image is from the Turbografx secrets book right? Someone should recreate the image in color to serve as a logo for our CULT OF OBEY.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 07:40 PMI never once said in my first purchase it was well under the going rate, you're putting words in my mouth lol.
That's exactly what you keep implying when you continually say that "it'd take months of scouring eBay to buy the games for less, and even then you'd only have saved a few dollars".
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 07:40 PMI use commas because I'm typing on q cellphone and hate using this fucking things aha.
Translation: you're too lazy to form complete, intelligent sentences. Lots of members are posting from phones/tablets, yet only you and medic can't be bothered to make posts that don't look like they were made by a six year old.
Quote from: neutopia6 on 09/30/2014, 07:40 PMI've admitted several times the prices on my first pick up could have been better had I waited and scoped out deals for awhile lol, I don't understand the point you're trying to get across lol.
And you never likely never will.
P.S. - please add more lols to your posts.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you a new gouger:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16)
And they lifted the turbozonedirect name no less.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/01/2014, 02:20 PMLadies and gentlemen, may I present to you a new gouger:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16)
And they lifted the turbozonedirect name no less.
I don't have the energy to list all the lame things they put in their "rare" "hard to find" Duo R listing.
It's nice to finally find a "Great US Seller!" though.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/01/2014, 02:20 PMLadies and gentlemen, may I present to you a new gouger:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16)
And they lifted the turbozonedirect name no less.
Hmmm.... Games and shoes.... Interesting combo. Maybe one of us should buy a pair and break a foot off in his ass! >:(
Quote from: guest on 10/01/2014, 02:30 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/01/2014, 02:20 PMLadies and gentlemen, may I present to you a new gouger:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=turbozonedirect1&_sop=16)
And they lifted the turbozonedirect name no less.
Hmmm.... Games and shoes.... Interesting combo. Maybe one of us should buy a pair and break a foot off in his ass! >:(
message sent to THAT guy.
Common theme: ~$60-70 price tags!
Where did I see that from? :)
All of his auctions are ~30% higher than the going rate.
I love the auctions for the CD-ROM that shows the base console in the pictures but does not actually include it.
that is a THUMPIN good deal!
Quote from: guest on 10/02/2014, 03:06 PMI love auctions for mysterious song. ^_^
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-Mysterious-Song-Complete-Ultra-Rare-/271624612688 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Turbografx-16-Mysterious-Song-Complete-Ultra-Rare-/271624612688)
But its uber rare. It's hard to find a mysterious song from the first pressing. ;D
Definitely hard!
RARE! OOP!
there are many guys like you all over the world.
Quote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:53 PMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:38 PMthere are many guys like you all over the world.
assholes? with dads i've fucked?
You can fuck my Dad, he's also an asshole.
kinda looks like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/aqxNFVV.jpg)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 10/05/2014, 02:05 AMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:53 PMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:38 PMthere are many guys like you all over the world.
assholes? with dads i've fucked?
You can fuck my Dad, he's also an asshole.
kinda looks like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/aqxNFVV.jpg)
Sign me up.
Quote from: PikachuWarrior on 10/01/2014, 07:42 PMAll of his auctions are ~30% higher than the going rate.
hmmmm....Storino my man.....thought this place was full of folks you don't like.... Anyway, carry on.. :)
Quote from: esteban on 10/05/2014, 08:49 AMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 10/05/2014, 02:05 AMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:53 PMQuote from: guest on 10/04/2014, 10:38 PMthere are many guys like you all over the world.
assholes? with dads i've fucked?
You can fuck my Dad, he's also an asshole.
kinda looks like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/aqxNFVV.jpg)
Sign me up.
F. M. D. Sign Up List:
1. Esteban confirmed ready to ship
2. Nulltard pending
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2014, 07:28 PMSign me up!
F. M. D. Sign Up List:
1. Esteban confirmed ready to ship*
2. Nulltard confirmed reeady to ship*
*Where's my money?
:3
For payment: I have a burlap sack full of cubits.
I leave this thread for a few days and it goes to complete shit....
This thread man
Quote from: esteban on 10/06/2014, 06:49 AMFor payment: I have a burlap sack full of cubits.
Perhaps...
Quote from: guest on 10/06/2014, 04:07 PMI leave this thread for a few days and it goes to complete shit....
No kidding. =D>
Look out guys!!! This one is "deadstock condition pristine."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5)
Certainly not the biggest gouger out there, but hot damn that description! =D>
Doesn't deadstock mean new, old stock? It's not that, but it's not the farm definition either.
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2014, 09:29 AMDoesn't deadstock mean new, old stock? It's not that, but it's not the farm definition either.
In a retail world, yes, in the car world (and other places I suppose), "dead stock" means completely unmolested or unmodified.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 10/07/2014, 09:59 AMQuote from: guest on 10/07/2014, 09:29 AMDoesn't deadstock mean new, old stock? It's not that, but it's not the farm definition either.
In a retail world, yes, in the car world (and other places I suppose), "dead stock" means completely unmolested or unmodified.
Just like some of our members here.
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 10/07/2014, 11:56 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 10/07/2014, 09:59 AMQuote from: guest on 10/07/2014, 09:29 AMDoesn't deadstock mean new, old stock? It's not that, but it's not the farm definition either.
In a retail world, yes, in the car world (and other places I suppose), "dead stock" means completely unmolested or unmodified.
Just like some of our members here.
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
ZING!!!!!!
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 10/06/2014, 11:15 PMLook out guys!!! This one is "deadstock condition pristine."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5)
Certainly not the biggest gouger out there, but hot damn that description! =D>
I hate guys like this. The main thing is claiming it's "like new" when he doesn't even have the original jewel case. That means no spine sticker either, if you can even live with the fact that the game will never fit into the box properly. You can't buy anything off of ebay and expect it to be truly new, people just assemble the box, manual, and game from separate sources and pawn it off for "complete" prices.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PMI hate guys like this. The main thing is claiming it's "like new" when he doesn't even have the original jewel case. That means no spine sticker either....
Time Cruise is one of the latter games that didn't come with a case.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PM.... if you can even live with the fact that the game will never fit into the box properly.
Huh? It says it has the box insert, so there's nothing stopping you from putting the HuCARD, sleeve, and manual back in the box, just like when it was new.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/06/2014, 11:15 PMLook out guys!!! This one is "deadstock condition pristine."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5)
Certainly not the biggest gouger out there, but hot damn that description! =D>
I hate guys like this. The main thing is claiming it's "like new" when he doesn't even have the original jewel case. That means no spine sticker either, if you can even live with the fact that the game will never fit into the box properly. You can't buy anything off of ebay and expect it to be truly new, people just assemble the box, manual, and game from separate sources and pawn it off for "complete" prices.
The game never fitting into the box properly? I am confused...
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2014, 06:29 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PMI hate guys like this. The main thing is claiming it's "like new" when he doesn't even have the original jewel case. That means no spine sticker either....
Time Cruise is one of the latter games that didn't come with a case.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PM.... if you can even live with the fact that the game will never fit into the box properly.
Huh? It says it has the box insert, so there's nothing stopping you from putting the HuCARD, sleeve, and manual back in the box, just like when it was new.
Didn't know it didn't come with a case originally, so I guess that's my error then.
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 06:55 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 06:22 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/06/2014, 11:15 PMLook out guys!!! This one is "deadstock condition pristine."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Time-Cruise-Turbo-Grafx-16-Deadstock-Condition-Pristine-All-Around-/151434613445?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item234234d2c5)
Certainly not the biggest gouger out there, but hot damn that description! =D>
I hate guys like this. The main thing is claiming it's "like new" when he doesn't even have the original jewel case. That means no spine sticker either, if you can even live with the fact that the game will never fit into the box properly. You can't buy anything off of ebay and expect it to be truly new, people just assemble the box, manual, and game from separate sources and pawn it off for "complete" prices.
The game never fitting into the box properly? I am confused...
I mean to say the hucard isn't going to fit into the jewel case with the CD spindle there, no strap to hold it down, etc. It's just going to slide all over the place.
But, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I'm sure he hollowed out the spindle teeth and the put adhesive to hold the plastic hucard sleeve to the case so you can slip the game in and out, in and out.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
I think I remember when that happened, you posted about it here right? That must have been a huge disappointment when you finally opened it up! Glad you turned it around though.
I hope Time Cruise can be gotten for less than what that guy is selling it for, I've always wanted a copy as a pinball fan. Love the music too.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 11:46 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
I think I remember when that happened, you posted about it here right? That must have been a huge disappointment when you finally opened it up! Glad you turned it around though.
I hope Time Cruise can be gotten for less than what that guy is selling it for, I've always wanted a copy as a pinball fan. Love the music too.
I'm afraid that you won't find it for less than $20
0 on eBay. Unless you're an even ever bigger CIB fan. In which case it sells for anywhere from $38 - $50.
So you can see where the seller is coming (/getting his stock) from.
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
This just happened to me last month. I bought up a copy ofarch the land and. I get the package and wvwrything is great. Box looked to be in good condition minu art book was minty and ectras like tge custom memory card case and such. But there was no game.
I go ebay to complain and realized when I re read the original sellers description is said no game included.
I felt really frustrated at myself for making such I mistake. Luckly this is easy to fix as the game itself not including the ce extras is fairly cheap. Lucky me I only spent $20 on the empty box
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2014, 01:36 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 11:46 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
I think I remember when that happened, you posted about it here right? That must have been a huge disappointment when you finally opened it up! Glad you turned it around though.
I hope Time Cruise can be gotten for less than what that guy is selling it for, I've always wanted a copy as a pinball fan. Love the music too.
I'm afraid that you won't find it for less than $200 on eBay. Unless you're an even ever bigger CIB fan. In which case it sells for anywhere from $38 - $50.
So you can see where the seller is coming (/getting his stock) from.
$20 Bucks would be just fine by me. The only game I think I owned w/o a jewel case was New Adventure Island, I can't remember any others. I would probably order a couple jewels from Seymour Onion though especially if I didn't have the outer box. I'm not collecting Outer boxes really so no big deal. I did keep the Cosmic Fantasy 2 box though for some reason.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 10/08/2014, 02:18 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
This just happened to me last month. I bought up a copy ofarch the land and. I get the package and wvwrything is great. Box looked to be in good condition minu art book was minty and ectras like tge custom memory card case and such. But there was no game.
I go ebay to complain and realized when I re read the original sellers description is said no game included.
I felt really frustrated at myself for making such I mistake. Luckly this is easy to fix as the game itself not including the ce extras is fairly cheap. Lucky me I only spent $20 on the empty box
Man, I gotta keep an eye out for this if I ever go back to ebay. Glad you didn't lose you shirt on it, though.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/08/2014, 03:30 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 10/08/2014, 01:36 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 11:46 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
I think I remember when that happened, you posted about it here right? That must have been a huge disappointment when you finally opened it up! Glad you turned it around though.
I hope Time Cruise can be gotten for less than what that guy is selling it for, I've always wanted a copy as a pinball fan. Love the music too.
I'm afraid that you won't find it for less than $200 on eBay. Unless you're an even ever bigger CIB fan. In which case it sells for anywhere from $38 - $50.
So you can see where the seller is coming (/getting his stock) from.
$20 Bucks would be just fine by me. The only game I think I owned w/o a jewel case was New Adventure Island, I can't remember any others. I would probably order a couple jewels from Seymour Onion though especially if I didn't have the outer box. I'm not collecting Outer boxes really so no big deal. I did keep the Cosmic Fantasy 2 box though for some reason.
The Turbo version of NAI doesn't have a jewel case.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/08/2014, 03:33 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 10/08/2014, 02:18 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
This just happened to me last month. I bought up a copy ofarch the land and. I get the package and wvwrything is great. Box looked to be in good condition minu art book was minty and ectras like tge custom memory card case and such. But there was no game.
I go ebay to complain and realized when I re read the original sellers description is said no game included.
I felt really frustrated at myself for making such I mistake. Luckly this is easy to fix as the game itself not including the ce extras is fairly cheap. Lucky me I only spent $20 on the empty box
Man, I gotta keep an eye out for this if I ever go back to ebay. Glad you didn't lose you shirt on it, though.
Yeah. Its kind of my own fault though. Just need to slow down and read instead of getting all buy happy
Quote from: guest on 10/08/2014, 06:30 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/08/2014, 03:30 PMQuote from: guest on 10/08/2014, 01:36 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 11:46 PMQuote from: jordan_hillman on 10/07/2014, 10:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/07/2014, 08:28 PMBut, I stand corrected and everything is present to say it's complete. I just got burned a couple times on ebay where they cobbled together all the parts separately and then sold it as new, the real problem being that the individual pieces were all showing wear. Seeing a generic CD jewel case got my suspicions all riled up I guess!
I feel you man. The only time an eBay seller ever dicked me over was for a CIB copy of Dragon Spirit...
But in that dude's defense, I totally misread the auction, and it was only supposed to be for the box (which I later traded for a copy of Scooby Doo on the SNES).
I think I remember when that happened, you posted about it here right? That must have been a huge disappointment when you finally opened it up! Glad you turned it around though.
I hope Time Cruise can be gotten for less than what that guy is selling it for, I've always wanted a copy as a pinball fan. Love the music too.
I'm afraid that you won't find it for less than $200 on eBay. Unless you're an even ever bigger CIB fan. In which case it sells for anywhere from $38 - $50.
So you can see where the seller is coming (/getting his stock) from.
$20 Bucks would be just fine by me. The only game I think I owned w/o a jewel case was New Adventure Island, I can't remember any others. I would probably order a couple jewels from Seymour Onion though especially if I didn't have the outer box. I'm not collecting Outer boxes really so no big deal. I did keep the Cosmic Fantasy 2 box though for some reason.
The Turbo version of NAI doesn't have a jewel case.
I know, I wrote "w/o" there... It's the only one I was saying I was sure about not coming with a case since it's the only game I owned that came that way. Wish I had kept that one, too.. if only I had a time travel machine to go kick my younger self in the ass and tell myself not to sell some of those games!
this is le one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/231352137224?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35dda97608 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/231352137224?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35dda97608)
Quote from: esadajr on 10/09/2014, 08:23 AMthis is le one!
"AND "BUP" COPIES OF THESE DISC GAMES FOR FREE"
If the seller "b-up'd" his copies, where are the originals? He must have already sold them.
Quote from: majors on 10/09/2014, 08:44 AM"AND "BUP" COPIES OF THESE DISC GAMES FOR FREE"
If the seller "b-up'd" his copies, where are the originals? He must have already sold them.
Heh, backed up from the internets just in case the internets go down.
Quote from: esadajr on 10/09/2014, 08:23 AMthis is le one!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/231352137224?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35dda97608 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turboduo-PC-Engine-PC-Engine-Duo-systems-and-games-lot-this-is-the-one-/231352137224?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35dda97608)
I should ask if he'll break this lot up, and sell me that loose Yo Bro
I just can't stop reading this thread. Only gone through 170+ pages and making headway but damn some of this shit is so damn mindblowing!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121458659476 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121458659476)
#-o
Offer available, but come on. At that BIN, Im sure a reasonable offer around $100 will be denied.
Wants at least $275. Checked with him already...
Wow.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035)
Quote from: galam on 10/14/2014, 09:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035)
This douche-cock. Love the sticker label POS only $250 BIN what a bargain. To think i paid $140+tx here locally for a minty fresh one, what was i thinking, should went with dat custom label this guy has, it's a fuckin one-off!
Custom Label:
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This guy wants $2,000 for Terraforming, Dynastic Hero, and Vasteel...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-turbo-duo-games-/121460942203?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c47a2e57b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-turbo-duo-games-/121460942203?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c47a2e57b)
What I wouldn't give for a reasonably priced complete Vasteel. My copy was stolen from me many years ago and probably ended up on ebay just like this!
Quote from: galam on 10/14/2014, 09:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/111485951035)
I am guessing in that auction description "HTF" means hard to find? I haven't used EBung in over a decade so I am not familiar with all the lingo.
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2014, 10:48 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/14/2014, 10:45 PMWhat I wouldn't give for a reasonably priced complete Vasteel. My copy was stolen from me many years ago and probably ended up on ebay just like this!
what would you give?
Like 50 bucks? I just miss that prog-muzak, man. One of these days I have to import part 2 as well.
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2014, 11:13 PMBoo ... I sell you mine for $2500. Deal? Lowballer. (;
I know! I can hardly get to sleep at night knowing how all the families of ebay sellers are probably at home cold and starving. I guess maybe it is worth $2450 more than I thought. You know, for the peace of mind.
Quote from: guest on 10/14/2014, 11:42 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/14/2014, 11:18 PMQuote from: guest on 10/14/2014, 11:13 PMBoo ... I sell you mine for $2500. Deal? Lowballer. (;
I know! I can hardly get to sleep at night knowing how all the families of ebay sellers are probably at home cold and starving. I guess maybe it is worth $2450 more than I thought. You know, for the peace of mind.
deal. $2450 PayPal gift to assclown@yomomma.org
I wish you wouldn't post my email without my permission.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 10/14/2014, 11:18 PMQuote from: guest on 10/14/2014, 11:13 PMBoo ... I sell you mine for $2500. Deal? Lowballer. (;
I know! I can hardly get to sleep at night knowing how all the families of ebay sellers are probably at home cold and starving. I guess maybe it is worth $2450 more than I thought. You know, for the peace of mind.
I wander if the families of ebay sellers get their groceries from eBay as well?
I presume yes.
Quote from: jordan_hillman on 10/15/2014, 08:12 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 10/14/2014, 11:18 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 10/14/2014, 11:13 PMBoo ... I sell you mine for $2500. Deal? Lowballer. (;
I know! I can hardly get to sleep at night knowing how all the families of ebay sellers are probably at home cold and starving. I guess maybe it is worth $2450 more than I thought. You know, for the peace of mind.
I wander if the families of ebay sellers get their groceries from eBay as well?
I presume yes.
I can only imagine.
Amazon has a "Pantry" program to buy food from them, it's pretty weird.
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 12:10 AMAmazon has a "Pantry" program to buy food from them, it's pretty weird.
Since no local grocers carry 'em, I buy microwave pork rinds from Amazon. But 'normal' foods? Yeah, that's weird.
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 09:56 AMQuote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 12:10 AMAmazon has a "Pantry" program to buy food from them, it's pretty weird.
Since no local grocers carry 'em, I buy microwave pork rinds from Amazon. But 'normal' foods? Yeah, that's weird.
Wait, that's a thing? Awesome.
I can only imagine what kitchen smells like after that.
Quote from: esteban on 10/17/2014, 11:11 AMWait, that's a thing? Awesome.
I can only imagine.
linky (http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-microwave-chicharrones-1-75-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000UP8QQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413559482&sr=8-2&keywords=pork+rinds+microwave)
Pork rinds warm and toasty from your microwave; they're not exactly health food, but they're no worse than microwave popcorn, tater chips, etc.
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 11:28 AMQuote from: esteban on 10/17/2014, 11:11 AMWait, that's a thing? Awesome.
I can only imagine.
linky (http://www.amazon.com/Lowreys-microwave-chicharrones-1-75-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000UP8QQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413559482&sr=8-2&keywords=pork+rinds+microwave)
Pork rinds warm and toasty from your microwave; they're not exactly health food, but they're no worse than microwave popcorn, tater chips, etc.
I am making no judgements. :pcgs:
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 09:56 AMQuote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 12:10 AMAmazon has a "Pantry" program to buy food from them, it's pretty weird.
Since no local grocers carry 'em, I buy microwave pork rinds from Amazon. But 'normal' foods? Yeah, that's weird.
Many grocery stores have online ordering now through a service. Peapod, etc. Great for the older folks or those without transportation.
Microwave pork rinds, THAT'S weird. :shock:
I buy cans of root beer from Amazon as we don't sell it in stores here in the UK.
Quote from: guest on 10/17/2014, 11:28 AMPork rinds warm and toasty from your microwave; they're not exactly health food, but they're no worse than microwave popcorn, tater chips, etc.
And they're great if you're on a low carb diet too.
MMMMMmmmmm.... fried swine skin....
NOOOOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!
you guys are killing this thread with all the amazon talk
hey hey, check this one out...
Shit, cant find the link right now...
WELL anyway, theres apparently a guy in my town (Athens, GA.) that has a craigslist post up with some random SNES boxed titles, some loose NES stuff, and an unteseted naked TG16 with NOTHING. Just to give you guys a taste of how bad it is, this guys has a 100$ price quote for StreetFighter 2 CIB SNES... Well apparently his normal-looking TG16 was some wierd promo/exclusive or something since he claims it never was sold here in the states, and therefore is worth 150$ with no cables, no controllers, and no gaurantee that it even works... maybe i can't find the listing because I flagged it when I saw it last nite 8D
Ok, so maybe this isnt definition "gouging" because it kinda seems like the dude just has no idea what a TG16 is OR how the hell to use google... maybe just sheer stupidity?
Wanna talk about gouging? I had a vendor over at PRGE try to sell me a U.S Duo uncapped I might add for $775! Didn't even come with Keith Courage, the nerve!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/20/2014, 07:28 PMWanna talk about gouging? I had a vendor over at PRGE try to sell me a U.S Duo uncapped I might add for $775! Didn't even come with Keith Courage, the nerve!
Good lord. I've always known con prices are exorbitant, but that is like priced just to prey on the ignorant.
Get it while you still can...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181564780641&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181564780641&alt=web)
Complete. Plug and Play. Non official AC and RF, Two controllers but no Tap.
You had me at Complete.
Quote from: vexcollects on 10/21/2014, 08:00 PMYou had me at Complete.
Yeah, that dust cap, yo! They rare like hens' teeth.
Utter bullshit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629)
Quote from: galam on 10/22/2014, 02:46 PMUtter bullshit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629)
Looks like an auction that started at $0.01. Unless it was full of shill bids, I guess that's a legit price.
Mysterious Song gouging. In their defence they might not know they're a second pressing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-Cd-Game-Made-By-Frozen-Utopia-/121478747531?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c48b2958b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-Cd-Game-Made-By-Frozen-Utopia-/121478747531?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c48b2958b)
Quote from: grache on 11/04/2014, 04:10 PMMysterious Song gouging. In their defence they might not know they're a second pressing.
Mysterious Song for $75 starting bid. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-Turbo-Grafx-Cd-Game-Made-By-Frozen-Utopia-/121478747531?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c48b2958b)
Or he knows and wants to cash in before the reprints start shipping. But Rover has a listing too, so I doubt he's gonna find any suckers.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/22/2014, 04:38 PMQuote from: galam on 10/22/2014, 02:46 PMUtter bullshit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629)
Looks like an auction that started at $0.01. Unless it was full of shill bids, I guess that's a legit price.
The seller of that game is a member here and had to sell most of their collection to cover medical issues. Good guy, has sold most of his higher priced games already....
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/04/2014, 04:35 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 10/22/2014, 04:38 PMQuote from: galam on 10/22/2014, 02:46 PMUtter bullshit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629)
Looks like an auction that started at $0.01. Unless it was full of shill bids, I guess that's a legit price.
The seller of that game is a member here and had to sell most of their collection to cover medical issues. Good guy, has sold most of his higher priced games already....
Think that was the same guy who sold Magical Chase and had a Thread here about. Said he would try to scan the manual. Guess he forgot. Meh.
Was Blazing Lazers ever sold sealed in case only? Maybe in Europe?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251277197775?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251277197775?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
That was probably pulled from a PAL Turbobgrafx box.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 11/04/2014, 05:17 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/04/2014, 04:35 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 10/22/2014, 04:38 PMQuote from: galam on 10/22/2014, 02:46 PMUtter bullshit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161450638629)
Looks like an auction that started at $0.01. Unless it was full of shill bids, I guess that's a legit price.
Yep that is the same guy.... He sold his Darius alpha as well.
The seller of that game is a member here and had to sell most of their collection to cover medical issues. Good guy, has sold most of his higher priced games already....
Think that was the same guy who sold Magical Chase and had a Thread here about. Said he would try to scan the manual. Guess he forgot. Meh.
$40 BIN (plus $5 s+h) for a HuCard only Deep Blue (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deep-Blue-Turbo-Grafx-16-Hu-Card-/201211045584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2ed91ce6d0).
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Best avatar and text ever conceived
Blazing Lazers cic $175 BIN
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/321567820742?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4adeef8bc6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/321567820742?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4adeef8bc6)
...Jesus that's fucked up.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 11/08/2014, 12:49 AMBlazing Lazers cic $175 BIN
There are multiple sealed copies on eBay for less. I don't understand how this could have occurred. I'm genuinely curious to know what this person was thinking.
And you gotta love this choice quote from the auction:
Quotehardly used was more of a collection
Probably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Is it a "good deal" if the game is blah?
That is the age-old question.
Quote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 11:05 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Is it a "good deal" if the game is blah?
That is the age-old question.
If you play it who cares? You wanna talk about gouging, there is a schmuck who is tying to sell all the Metal Slug games for the Neo Geo AES for a grand total of 5 mil. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Metal-Slug-Anthology-Complete-1-2-X-3-4-5-US-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43b477ed4f)
I love Metal Slug, but not to pay 5 million dollars for it.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Not all ebay...but a good deal thread here...
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17186.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17186.0)
Quote from: guest on 11/06/2014, 04:20 PM/2la4r35.png
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I had the idea for a while, but I have no clue how to do image manipulation, took me nearly 3 hours to do it, and the full res version looks terrible.
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Quote from: Lochlan on 11/08/2014, 01:26 AMThere are multiple sealed copies on eBay for less. I don't understand how this could have occurred. I'm genuinely curious to know what this person was thinking.
Unless they don't mind having the listing up for years, in general I think that when people put nuts BIN prices they aren't thinking.
Quote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 11:05 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Is it a "good deal" if the game is blah?
That is the age-old question.
I know what you mean but (pretty obviously) it simply depends on how you look at it--as a player only, a collector only, or a player/collector (I like to consider my self the latter).
Is owning a physical copy worth anything to me? It is. Is being able to play it worth anything to me? It is, even if just so I can first hand say "this game is not good!". Was that a good marketplace price so far as accomplishing both goals? It was. That makes it a good deal for me.
Quote from: galam on 11/08/2014, 11:15 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Not all ebay...but a good deal thread here...
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17186.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17186.0)
Urgh!!! Way too much melodrama for me! I retreated after a scant few pages!
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 11:51 AMQuote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 11:05 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Is it a "good deal" if the game is blah?
That is the age-old question.
I know what you mean but (pretty obviously) it simply depends on how you look at it--as a player only, a collector only, or a player/collector (I like to consider my self the latter).
Is owning a physical copy worth anything to me? It is. Is being able to play it worth anything to me? It is, even if just so I can first hand say "this game is not good!". Was that a good marketplace price so far as accomplishing both goals? It was. That makes it a good deal for me.
I hear you. I am very tactile and I like physical copies, too.
:)
I was really just expressing my disappointment with the game. Bravoman, even with shoot-em-up levels, is not worthy of sucking my left one.
I officially endorse your purchase, however, and perhaps you will find more joy with it.
I love a bunch of games that folks have dismissed, but Bravoman has yet to worm its way into my heart.
Quote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 12:57 PMI hear you. I am very tactile and I like physical copies, too.
:)
I was really just expressing my disappointment with the game. Bravoman, even with shoot-em-up levels, is not worthy of sucking my left one.
I officially endorse your purchase, however, and perhaps you will find more joy with it.
I love a bunch of games that folks have dismissed, but Bravoman has yet to worm its way into my heart.
It is a definitely a part of it for me. The manual, the case, etc. :D
I bet you're probably right, and I am not likely to find Bravoman all that great. I watched the Turbo Views on it several times. It doesn't look very good. But on the Turbo, I figure I am going to try all the action/adventure games at least.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 01:43 PMQuote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 12:57 PMI hear you. I am very tactile and I like physical copies, too.
:)
I was really just expressing my disappointment with the game. Bravoman, even with shoot-em-up levels, is not worthy of sucking my left one.
I officially endorse your purchase, however, and perhaps you will find more joy with it.
I love a bunch of games that folks have dismissed, but Bravoman has yet to worm its way into my heart.
It is a definitely a part of it for me. The manual, the case, etc. :D
I bet you're probably right, and I am not likely to find Bravoman all that great. I watched the Turbo Views on it several times. It doesn't look very good. But on the Turbo, I figure I am going to try all the action/adventure games at least.
Comrade, I try every damn game, no matter what the reviews claim.
I know you feel the same way.
Quote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 12:57 PMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 11:51 AMQuote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 11:05 AMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 11/08/2014, 10:39 AMProbably a stupid Q considering how many pages and fans THIS thread has but is there a thread for GOOD found ebay deals?
I got a CIC Bravoman for 22$ the other night. I was pretty happy with that.
Is it a "good deal" if the game is blah?
That is the age-old question.
I know what you mean but (pretty obviously) it simply depends on how you look at it--as a player only, a collector only, or a player/collector (I like to consider my self the latter).
Is owning a physical copy worth anything to me? It is. Is being able to play it worth anything to me? It is, even if just so I can first hand say "this game is not good!". Was that a good marketplace price so far as accomplishing both goals? It was. That makes it a good deal for me.
I hear you. I am very tactile and I like physical copies, too.
:)
I was really just expressing my disappointment with the game. Bravoman, even with shoot-em-up levels, is not worthy of sucking my left one.
I officially endorse your purchase, however, and perhaps you will find more joy with it.
I love a bunch of games that folks have dismissed, but Bravoman has yet to worm its way into my heart.
I haven't played Bravoman in 20 years. This comment is motivation to continue that streak.
Quote from: esteban on 11/08/2014, 02:24 PMComrade, I try every damn game, no matter what the reviews claim.
I know you feel the same way.
Yes sir! I am trying to experience what I missed out on as a kid (TG was practically non-existant among kids I knew, I knew ONE kid who had the Express but NOT the TG-16!, that was it!) so I am trying to form my own opinions. I do do some homework on them so I buy the good games first when possible.
I will say....I give the Sports games a hell of a lot less slack than the action games though. Nothing ages worse to me than sports games (and anything early 3D).
This must be a limited very rare hard to find game...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Meteor-Blaster-DX-/121485380334?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c4917caee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Meteor-Blaster-DX-/121485380334?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c4917caee)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/11/2014, 07:58 PMThis must be a limited very rare hard to find game...
Meteor Blaster DX (original version) for $100. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Meteor-Blaster-DX-/121485380334?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c4917caee)
That particular version isn't terribly common, but I'd rather have the pressed version anyway (only $20 brand new).
^^ i had a conversation with him. he originally listed it at 500.
Then he dropped it. he thinks this is fair "but willing to listen"...LOL!
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/11/2014, 07:58 PMThis must be a limited very rare hard to find game...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Meteor-Blaster-DX-/121485380334?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c4917caee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Meteor-Blaster-DX-/121485380334?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c4917caee)
There is a special and "rare" version of that game, but the lack of any mention of the "signature" feature of the "rare" version means that the seller believes that this is the non-rare version
LOL, this guy is still trying to sell his Bonk 3 manual for $300!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
How many years has he been doing this?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 11/12/2014, 02:41 PMLOL, this guy is still trying to sell his Bonk 3 manual for $300!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-16-Manual-Only-/250617950446?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item3a59fe70ee)
How many years has he been doing this?
But look!
QuoteSave $3 On Shipping When You Buy 2 Or More Items
If you buy something else from him, you can save on shipping!
For $300, you better hand deliver that Bonk 3 manual to me.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 11/12/2014, 04:55 PMFor $300, you better hand deliver that Bonk 3 manual to me.
Also beej. :3
This is the second time this super mint game has been sold.....Hmmmmm......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201216521265?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201216521265?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/12/2014, 07:53 PMThis is the second time this super mint game has been sold.....Hmmmmm......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201216521265?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201216521265?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Maybe he's pulling a Storino?
This seems a bit high... Am I right on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 10:05 AMThis seems a bit high... Am I right on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0)
Sealed, to me is worth only slightly more than... ummm... you know, not sealed. Normally the only new games I buy are probably current-ish gen.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 11/13/2014, 05:08 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 10:05 AMThis seems a bit high... Am I right on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0)
Sealed, to me is worth only slightly more than... ummm... you know, not sealed. Normally the only new games I buy are probably current-ish gen.
Yeah I know he was. Someone offered him $300 and he turned it down. I told him he should have taken it. He told me that he wants to hold out for $350 min.... Not sure he will get that.
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 05:50 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 11/13/2014, 05:08 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 10:05 AMThis seems a bit high... Am I right on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0)
Sealed, to me is worth only slightly more than... ummm... you know, not sealed. Normally the only new games I buy are probably current-ish gen.
Yeah I know he was. Someone offered him $300 and he turned it down. I told him he should have taken it. He told me that he wants to hold out for $350 min.... Not sure he will get that.
What? You pm everyone.
Quote from: guest on 11/13/2014, 09:56 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 05:50 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 11/13/2014, 05:08 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/13/2014, 10:05 AMThis seems a bit high... Am I right on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Dragon-Slayer-The-Legend-of-Heroes-TurboGrafx-CD-1992-Turbo-/141469858545?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)
That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17569.0)
Sealed, to me is worth only slightly more than... ummm... you know, not sealed. Normally the only new games I buy are probably current-ish gen.
Yeah I know he was. Someone offered him $300 and he turned it down. I told him he should have taken it. He told me that he wants to hold out for $350 min.... Not sure he will get that.
What? You pm everyone.
Nope, I just buy quite a bit and look out for others when I do. So if someone is on the look out for a particular game , be it open or sealed I try to help them out. What's wrong with that?
Ok, this is actually kind of funny....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/14/2014, 05:51 PMOk, this is actually kind of funny....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44)
Ahhh man.... I was hoping for one of Galams spoofs.
Quote from: guest on 11/15/2014, 12:57 AMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/14/2014, 05:51 PMOk, this is actually kind of funny....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BATTLE-ROYALE-BRAND-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-TURBO-GRAFX-16-HuCARD-WRESTLING-RARE-/281497640772?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418a911f44)
Ahhh man.... I was hoping for one of Galams spoofs.
Sorry to disappoint....
Alright, this one is not funny at all....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/15/2014, 04:09 PMAlright, this one is not funny at all....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy
Quote from: albatross on 11/15/2014, 04:23 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/15/2014, 04:09 PMAlright, this one is not funny at all....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy
You've gotta be kidding me...
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 11/15/2014, 05:49 PMQuote from: albatross on 11/15/2014, 04:23 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/15/2014, 04:09 PMAlright, this one is not funny at all....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy
You've gotta be kidding me...
I really wish that I was.... This is starting to get out of hand....
Quote from: madboom0522 on 11/15/2014, 05:57 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 11/15/2014, 05:49 PMQuote from: albatross on 11/15/2014, 04:23 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 11/15/2014, 04:09 PMAlright, this one is not funny at all....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-/161485121983?ssPageName=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1123&nma=true&si=ZDNJTf1wXsj4u6ZM8YwpUVab%252FuA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy
You've gotta be kidding me...
I really wish that I was.... This is starting to get out of hand....
I guess the US exclusivity on this title is naughtily slithering its way into people's pockets like some demonic night serpent. hessiss hessiss lol
it's horrifyingly easy to manipulate this "market" I think.
1 friend and the price of ebay fees and you can essentially fuck any ebay "value" of any game you want. Make back those fees and THEN SOME on the subsequent reselling.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20141119151605im_/http://cdn.cavemancircus.com/wp-content/uploads/images/2012/februrary/i_dont_want_to_live_on_this_planet_anymore/i_dont_want_to_live_on_this_planet_anymore_20.jpg)
Honestly, the nerve of some people. Gaww!!!
splat (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-VIC-Game-BRAZIL-Super-Grafix-Blue-Cart-w-Instructions-/181581860912?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a471f5030)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 11/19/2014, 05:02 AMHonestly, the nerve of some people. Gaww!!!
splat (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-VIC-Game-BRAZIL-Super-Grafix-Blue-Cart-w-Instructions-/181581860912?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a471f5030)
I dont know what I am looking at and wish to keep it that way
a non-turbo gouging thread maybe in order.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golden-Nugget-64-Nintendo-64-1998-/161493367382?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2599c13a56 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golden-Nugget-64-Nintendo-64-1998-/161493367382?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2599c13a56)
I don't know why, but this seller has always bothered me. They post overpriced crap, that never sells, but they put those stupid comic bubbles in every listing. I don't generally care if people post over priced crap, because it won't sell. For some reason, the stupidity of these listings, combined with the high prices, just irks me.
You always bug me Darksassage
*DarkSausage
Okay what the hell????
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/321601576714?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Blazing-Lazers-/321601576714?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)
I was going to list a curse word filled rant about some eBay sellers here but what good would it do? These people are going to hell I can tell you that much. [-( Sleazeballs
Oh man! That's the rare limited edition one.... I need that! :lol:
That's a good deal compared to the $300 cic Blazing Lazers from a few pages ago.
I offered him $20.00
Ah I didn't know there was another one. I lost all my bookmarks a few weeks back so I'm catching up on everything. My sanity can't take much more so it's probably a good thing I didn't see it.
Bunch of fuckin' cunt slurpers. I'm not bitter at all. Honest.
Damn flippers! Flipper wins this poorly titled lot for a decent price only 2 days ago...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGraphx-16-Entertainment-System-/131354382463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGraphx-16-Entertainment-System-/131354382463)
Obviously received it quick from the original seller and immediately separates the systems & individual games and puts them all back up on ebay to resell for maximum profit.
2 Systems:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Console-Tested-Working-/321601411075 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Console-Tested-Working-/321601411075)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556)
Keith Courage with same orange sticker:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Case-Turbografx-16-Tested-/321601422954 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Case-Turbografx-16-Tested-/321601422954)
All the other games listed under his ebay ID:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=mountaindewslave&hash=item4ae0f0466a&item=321601422954&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC4.A0.H0.Xturbografx&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=mountaindewslave&hash=item4ae0f0466a&item=321601422954&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC4.A0.H0.Xturbografx&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0)
Quote from: csgx1 on 11/28/2014, 11:26 PMDamn flippers! Flipper wins this poorly titled lot for a decent price only 2 days ago...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGraphx-16-Entertainment-System-/131354382463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGraphx-16-Entertainment-System-/131354382463)
Obviously received it quick from the original seller and immediately separates the systems & individual games and puts them all back up on ebay to resell for maximum profit.
2 Systems:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Console-Tested-Working-/321601411075 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Console-Tested-Working-/321601411075)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-System-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556)
Keith Courage with same orange sticker:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Case-Turbografx-16-Tested-/321601422954 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Case-Turbografx-16-Tested-/321601422954)
All the other games listed under his ebay ID:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=mountaindewslave&hash=item4ae0f0466a&item=321601422954&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC4.A0.H0.Xturbografx&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=mountaindewslave&hash=item4ae0f0466a&item=321601422954&pt=Video_Games_Games&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC4.A0.H0.Xturbografx&_nkw=turbografx&_sacat=0)
And that's the story of why most things are so inflated on ebay. Any cheap or reasonable listing is snatched up by professional resellers.
I was close to winning a SNES model 2, complete with some games (Contra III, DKC, good stuff) for around $70, the auction was snipped and won for about $90, still a decent price, but the winner had like 300,000 feedback. Gee, I wonder what he's gonna do with the lot?
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2014, 08:43 PMI gave a member here (who shall remain unnamed) a bonus gift with a free copy of Veigues Tactical Gladiator. The sonofabitch fliptard gouger turned around and listed it on ebay.
http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769 (http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769)
some fucking people have no shame.
....... And the feud continues.
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2014, 08:43 PMI gave a member here (who shall remain unnamed) a bonus gift with a free copy of Veigues Tactical Gladiator. The sonofabitch fliptard gouger turned around and listed it on ebay.
http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769 (http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769)
some fucking people have no shame.
The Body Book for Younger Girls huh? :P
That sucks dude. Seriously.
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2014, 09:05 PMQuote from: guest on 11/29/2014, 08:43 PMI gave a member here (who shall remain unnamed) a bonus gift with a free copy of Veigues Tactical Gladiator. The sonofabitch fliptard gouger turned around and listed it on ebay.
http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769 (http://ebay.com/itm/301417499769)
some fucking people have no shame.
....... And the feud continues.
I don't catch the reference. Is nullify just goofin' or did I miss some drama?
^^ idiot ^^
You took too long to ship VTG.
And i only paid for the game. I listed the tampon too. But it got BIN'd right away.
And i have a plan for any money the book brings. The plot will thicken.
vv idiot vv
^^ Smells ^^
Quote from: guest on 11/29/2014, 09:16 PMI didn't name _____ because I'm the bigger person.
literally.
when I drop a cheeto, it usually goes into orbit around me.
(https://i.imgur.com/Z6bWnYr.jpg)
Null...you need this scanned?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407166383 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407166383)
Quote from: galam on 11/30/2014, 09:25 AMNull...you need this scanned?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407166383 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231407166383)
I have a feeling the lingerie pages would not be scannable, seeing how they are probably stuck together.
$1000 Dynastic Hero (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-Turbografx-Cd-Tested-/181598805745?) (sans back insert)
And this is after it ended at $355 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynastic-Hero-Turbografx-Cd-Tested-/181592774406) in a normal auction, failing to meet the reserve price. Hmm, which price is its real worth?
Seller has a reserve this time at $750. First time was $1200. At most maybe $500 if not in original case nor back insert.
What he'll accept as a best offer is not a reserve price. Such terms have specific definitions for a reason.
Also, seeing as real bidders stopped at $355 the first time, it's pretty hard to argue that it's value is $500.
No argument here. All I was saying was if someone wanted it bad enough $500 would be on the top end. Their best offer price they want to take is the reserve as well. I know who the seller is and the prices they want are way too high. I have told them that and it looks like they might be starting to get it. Each time games from them come through the price drops, so maybe it will get to a reasonable price and someone will buy.
A smidge of good news is always heart warming.
This listing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Air-Zonk-Original-Case-With-Spine-Label-HU-Card-Sleeve-And-Manual-/371202830949?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566d69b265) made me ROFL pretty hard.
QuoteThis game comes with the original jewel case with
spine label, very hard to find. The label itself is a
little rough but nonetheless present.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAzNVgxNTk5/z/inkAAOSwQJhUe70t/$_57.JPG)
ohfuckyeah! Air "Zonk" TM Turbo Golf, sign me up!
Quote from: grache on 12/03/2014, 12:25 AMThis listing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Air-Zonk-Original-Case-With-Spine-Label-HU-Card-Sleeve-And-Manual-/371202830949?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566d69b265) made me ROFL pretty hard.
QuoteThis game comes with the original jewel case with
spine label, very hard to find. The label itself is a
little rough but nonetheless present.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAzNVgxNTk5/z/inkAAOSwQJhUe70t/$_57.JPG)
Holy shit! That is too funny..... :lol:
HAHJA "HAHA"
Or, rather, "HAHJA HAHA"
If you are going to bother putting quotation marks where they don't belong, at least get it right.
Air "Zonk,, <-- 100% legit
What a fucktard. :lol:
Quote from: grache on 12/03/2014, 12:25 AMThis listing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Air-Zonk-Original-Case-With-Spine-Label-HU-Card-Sleeve-And-Manual-/371202830949?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566d69b265) made me ROFL pretty hard.
QuoteThis game comes with the original jewel case with
spine label, very hard to find. The label itself is a
little rough but nonetheless present.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAzNVgxNTk5/z/inkAAOSwQJhUe70t/$_57.JPG)
Buy it now for $104.00 or pay installments of $18 over six months. Is the extra $4 dollars you pay with the installments considered interest? And how does that work, after six months of making the payments, he sends you the game with this shitty case? lol
Quote from: Paddyfitz18 on 12/03/2014, 10:19 AMBuy it now for $104.00 or pay installments of $18 over six months. Is the extra $4 dollars you pay with the installments considered interest? And how does that work, after six months of making the payments, he sends you the game with this shitty case? lol
The seller gets paid in full up front; all the financing stuff is between you and paypal.
I reported the listing.
Quote from: guest on 12/03/2014, 10:30 AMQuote from: Paddyfitz18 on 12/03/2014, 10:19 AMBuy it now for $104.00 or pay installments of $18 over six months. Is the extra $4 dollars you pay with the installments considered interest? And how does that work, after six months of making the payments, he sends you the game with this shitty case? lol
The seller gets paid in full up front; all the financing stuff is between you and paypal.
Ah, OK. I never noticed that credit option before. Not a layaway situation as I was thinking about.
These prices on Soldier Blade. What the holy hell? $2k for complete? $4k for sealed? And the average price for "game only" seems to have doubled in the past six months.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l2632.R2.TR4.TRC2.A0.H0.Xsoldier+blade+&_nkw=soldier+blade&_sacat=139973 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l2632.R2.TR4.TRC2.A0.H0.Xsoldier+blade+&_nkw=soldier+blade&_sacat=139973)
Also, that Air Zonk case is probably the greatest thing I've ever seen in this thread.
that Air Zonk case is now the stuff of legends
The Air Zonk spine label guy revised the listing and lowered the price $20.
QuoteTurboGrafx 16 Air Zonk
Jewel Case (not original) HU Card, Sleeve And Manual
(This item was revised due to an error in the listing
about the jewel case being the original case and thanks
to the EBayer who let me know.)
/VaseD5t.png
hahha... love it punch!!
Quote from: guest on 12/04/2014, 10:19 AM/VaseD5t.png
Ok i'll admit it, thats pretty damn funny!
Quote from: Nulltard on 12/04/2014, 10:36 AMQuote from: grache on 12/03/2014, 03:45 PMThe Air Zonk spine label guy revised the listing and lowered the price $20.
QuoteTurboGrafx 16 Air Zonk
Jewel Case (not original) HU Card, Sleeve And Manual
(This item was revised due to an error in the listing
about the jewel case being the original case and thanks
to the EBayer who let me know.)
Holyshit... i hope you snatched it up at that price.
I'd pay $20 for that Zonk Golf case alone!
And Punch, your photoshop wizardry never ceases to amaze me! :lol:
I was going to do something more elaborate but the only program I had was this lousy paint thingy, so.
Quote from: guest on 12/04/2014, 10:19 AM/VaseD5t.png
IT'S GOLD PUNCH!!!!!...... GOLD
Quote from: guest on 12/04/2014, 10:19 AM/VaseD5t.png
Firstly, this is absolute best evarrrrr!!!
Secondly, with a little work done to the logo, I think I know what Sparky should do for his next repro box.
:3
JackicCyborg!
Well done, punch. :mrgreen:
Not turbo, but Hudson. And anything over 25 cents for virtual boy is gouging. :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171571206860 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171571206860)
Aww c'mon Galam, without VB I wouldnt be able to wear such a fly pair of glasses. Hell, Thanks to VB, the ladies think im sophisticated :)
This must be the rarest turbo system out there....at this price anyways...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261689805468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3ceded8a9c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261689805468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3ceded8a9c)
You are purchasing a bundle that will include a used and working:
NEC Turbo Grafx 16 Game Console (factory issued power adapters),
Working console includes the RF cables and antenna adpter to conect to your TV/monitor,
This includes the NEC Turbo Booster Plus A/V and Adapter that was released in 1989 and was sold separately (very very RARE componet that has a 100 memory blocks for added memory and controller options (allows for video RCA ports). This componet sells now for any where from $148.97 to $199.99 alone.
This bundle comes with two addition remote adaptors.
There is also six additional working Turbo Pad remotes (all tested and working). Only 5 are pictured because the 6th one was conected to game when photographed. (sales for $25.00 to 40.00 a piece and you are getting 6)
This bundle includes the following eight games that have all be checked and tested:
Pac-Land (game only, no case or instructions) (sales for as high as $99 alone)
The Legendary Axe (game only no case or instructions) (sales alone for $69.99 to $169.99)
Alien Crush (game and half of the case, but no instructions) (sales for $15.71 to $63.98)
Keith Courage (game and instructions, but no case) (can sale for as much as $150.00)
Bonks Adventure (game, case and instruction included) (sales for up to $119.00 alone)
Splatterhouse (game, case, and instructions) (sales for as low as $46.50 -100 alone)
Sports Tu Football (game, case, and instructions) (sales for $15.71 to $25.00)
World Class Baseball (games, case, and instructions) (sales as low as $48.99 to $60.00 alone)
Well now that you broke it down for me Tiger I think I might want it even more! :lol:
Keyword: "can". I mean, I'm sure someone, somewhere would. ;)
"Sports Tu Football" is an instant classic.
Q: Is it worth it?
A: Sports Tu Football
Not sure why these sellers keep posting so off the wall listings. That stuff is never going to sell, and they will swear it's worth it... I just don't get it.
I asked seller for links to the sales he quoted.
Quote from: madboom0522 on 12/06/2014, 01:27 PMThis must be the rarest turbo system out there....at this price anyways...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261689805468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3ceded8a9c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261689805468?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3ceded8a9c)
Beat me to it, figured someone would post this here the second they saw it. lol
This guy is insane.
I woke the neighborhood with incredible laughter. $150 Keith Courage. LOL of the century.
WOW
Gotta love that loses Huey common game feel!
http://austin.craigslist.org/vgm/4773759957.html (http://austin.craigslist.org/vgm/4773759957.html)
Is there a great ebay deals thread?
New in box Turbo Duo, only $19,999.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-SUPER-CD-ROM-NEC-NEW-SEALED-MINT-/261658513076?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cec100eb4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-SUPER-CD-ROM-NEC-NEW-SEALED-MINT-/261658513076?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cec100eb4)
Jump on this quick, it won't last long!
good ol' smook, at it again
Oh, and the shipping is bargain priced $136
wow, give me a break! good luck to that idiot trying to sell that duo
Quote from: HardcoreOtaku on 10/17/2014, 01:34 PMI buy cans of root beer from Amazon as we don't sell it in stores here in the UK.
ASDA does. My local Tesco even has an American section where you can buy overpriced Pepsi with hfcs instead of regular old sugar
Victory Run cic, $199 $129.35 (35% off) plus $4 s/h
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORY-RUN-HUDSON-SOFT-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/181599407085?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a482b0bed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTORY-RUN-HUDSON-SOFT-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/181599407085?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a482b0bed)
It doesn't make any sense. But it hasn't, for a long time.
Victory Run??!!
Quote from: esteban on 12/11/2014, 06:12 PMIt doesn't make any sense. But it hasn't, for a long time.
Victory Run??!!
Be sure to check out the sequel: "2nd place Walk"
Wow.......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-DUO-COMPLETE-US-VERSION-NR-MINT-FREE-SHIP-/381087874654?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item58ba9b7e5e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-DUO-COMPLETE-US-VERSION-NR-MINT-FREE-SHIP-/381087874654?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item58ba9b7e5e)
This might be a member here....
^^
One of these days we're all going to gather in front of a nasty seller's house bearing torches and pitchforks all the while yelling incoherently. I'm not kidding. Don't forget to dress in your best farming duds.
Sorry, I take any opportunity to post this video:
http://youtu.be/vuBWbpTJRqk
Their best movie.
I saw that movie in theaters forever ago. I was pretty bored throughout the whole thing until the ending when they spent a million dollars traveling around the US beating up people who posted shit on the internet. At that point I decided the movie was brilliant.
Quote from: guest on 12/15/2014, 06:21 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 12/15/2014, 06:13 PMI saw that movie in theaters forever ago. I was pretty bored throughout the whole thing until the ending when they spent a million dollars traveling around the US beating up people who posted shit on the internet. At that point I decided the movie was brilliant.
For real? That movie rocked! Up there with Dude, Where's My Car if you ask me.
I too, saw the movie in theaters and thought it was great. Actually, an old couple got up and walked out after like the first 10 mins. That alone was worth the price of admission.
Anyways, back on topic. High prices, gouging, ugh.
Pretty much everything Kevin Smith did since the first Clerks was brilliant (of its kind).
...Jersey Girl? Zack and Miri? Zack and Miri in particular felt to me like a guy tried to recapture something he lost in his youth but couldn't quite remember what it was that he lost.
Not Turbo Related, but the listing picture made this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lunar-Silver-Star-Story-for-PlayStation-1-/201243930408 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lunar-Silver-Star-Story-for-PlayStation-1-/201243930408)
That is some sales technique.....
Quote from: seieienbu on 12/17/2014, 10:09 AM...Jersey Girl? Zack and Miri? Zack and Miri in particular felt to me like a guy tried to recapture something he lost in his youth but couldn't quite remember what it was that he lost.
I missed these ones :oops: :mrgreen:
I was making reference to Clerks I&II, Dogma, Mall rats, Red State, Jay&SB, even Top Cops ...
Yesterday night I started to watch Tusk, it was promising :D
Quote from: deubeul on 12/17/2014, 12:14 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 12/17/2014, 10:09 AM...Jersey Girl? Zack and Miri? Zack and Miri in particular felt to me like a guy tried to recapture something he lost in his youth but couldn't quite remember what it was that he lost.
I missed these ones :oops: :mrgreen:
I was making reference to Clerks I&II, Dogma, Mall rats, Red State, Jay&SB, even Top Cops ...
Yesterday night I started to watch Tusk, it was promising :D
I didn't think Jersey Girl was horrible...but it was his most "mainstream" movie (in terms of writing, he didn't stray too far), I reckon.
I am not the biggest fan of his POST-Chasing Amy films...they are really inconsistent.
I am glad a guy from Jersey has had some success and is able to voice his "voice" (at least, for some films). But he hasn't won my heart for 17+ years?
Clerks
Chasing Amy
Those are the only two things that hold up.
I love the *concept* of Dogma, but the execution was incredibly rough/inconsistent.
Quote from: esteban on 12/17/2014, 01:47 PMQuote from: deubeul on 12/17/2014, 12:14 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 12/17/2014, 10:09 AM...Jersey Girl? Zack and Miri? Zack and Miri in particular felt to me like a guy tried to recapture something he lost in his youth but couldn't quite remember what it was that he lost.
I missed these ones :oops: :mrgreen:
I was making reference to Clerks I&II, Dogma, Mall rats, Red State, Jay&SB, even Top Cops ...
Yesterday night I started to watch Tusk, it was promising :D
I didn't think Jersey Girl was horrible...but it was his most "mainstream" movie (in terms of writing, he didn't stray too far), I reckon.
I am not the biggest fan of his POST-Chasing Amy films...they are really inconsistent.
I am glad a guy from Jersey has had some success and is able to voice his "voice" (at least, for some films). But he hasn't won my heart for 17+ years?
Clerks
Chasing Amy
Those are the only two things that hold up.
stent.
I didn't think Jersey Girl was horrible either. I liked George Carlin in it. But i could take or leave Affleck.
I agree that most stuff post-Chasing Amy is hit or miss. I still like it all to be honest, but i don't love it like i do Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Malrats.
Also, do you not like Malrats? Sure it was a flop, but i still like "Clerks in a mall".
Quote from: guest on 12/17/2014, 02:31 PMQuote from: esteban on 12/17/2014, 01:47 PMI didn't think Jersey Girl was horrible...but it was his most "mainstream" movie (in terms of writing, he didn't stray too far), I reckon.
I am not the biggest fan of his POST-Chasing Amy films...they are really inconsistent.
I am glad a guy from Jersey has had some success and is able to voice his "voice" (at least, for some films). But he hasn't won my heart for 17+ years?
Clerks
Chasing Amy
Those are the only two things that hold up.
stent.
I didn't think Jersey Girl was horrible either. I liked George Carlin in it. But i could take or leave Affleck.
I agree that most stuff post-Chasing Amy is hit or miss. I still like it all to be honest, but i don't love it like i do Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Malrats.
Also, do you not like Malrats? Sure it was a flop, but i still like "Clerks in a mall".
Kevin Smith's original "Jersey Trilogy" is still three of my favorite comedies of all time, especially Clerks and Mallrats during my high school years.
But I definitely agree with Esteban here...
His post Chasing Amy work, Clerks II being kind of an exception, doesn't quite have that same level of intimacy and personal story telling behind it.
But I'll always love his original three films
Comic book men is a pretty funny show even if he is not in it too much....
People are really gouging Cadash nowadays. . .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-/261680340807?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ced5d1f47 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-/261680340807?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ced5d1f47)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-/291329082351?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43d49103ef (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-/291329082351?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43d49103ef)
Such a shame that such a good game for the TG is being gouged to all hell
Quote from: madboom0522 on 12/17/2014, 03:12 PMComic book men is a pretty funny show even if he is not in it too much....
Do you listen to Tell 'Em Steve Dave? It's my favorite podcast.
And if you guys haven't checked out Red State, you really should. Great film and very unlike anything Smith's ever done. And then there's Tusk... Holy fuck... I still can't decide if I loved that movie or think it's completely idiotic. Either way, I enjoyed it.
I always watch Clerks when I need a dose of 90s nostalgia. Wrapping myself up in a blanket made of early-mid 90s grunge era is a fave pastime of mine.
I think Mall Rats is my favorite of his movies. It was a dumb teen movie that I saw in a theater when I was a dumb teen.
This seller has seperated the box and tray (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-BOX-ONLY-See-pictures-/131382831922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9706eb32) from the game and manual (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-HuCARD-Manual-Only-/281534335543?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418cc10a37). If you buy them both you can have a complete Neutopia II for the low price of $279.90!!
Quote from: grache on 12/18/2014, 07:12 PMThis seller has seperated the box and tray (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-BOX-ONLY-See-pictures-/131382831922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9706eb32) from the game and manual (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-16-HuCARD-Manual-Only-/281534335543?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item418cc10a37). If you buy them both you can have a complete Neutopia II for the low price of $279.90!!
Yeah, splitting up complete games/systems really irks me and it seems like more sellers are doing it. This seller should have split up the box, tray, game, sleeve and manual all separately for even more profit. :roll:
He has done that for a few months now...
Ultra Super Mega Rare CD version of Sinistron, $199.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinistron-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Video-Game-Boxed-Rare-w-Box-/360751724258?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53fe7a76e2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinistron-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Video-Game-Boxed-Rare-w-Box-/360751724258?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53fe7a76e2)
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 12/22/2014, 12:50 AMUltra Super Mega Rare CD version of Sinistron, $199.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinistron-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Video-Game-Boxed-Rare-w-Box-/360751724258?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53fe7a76e2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sinistron-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Video-Game-Boxed-Rare-w-Box-/360751724258?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item53fe7a76e2)
Watch it...That is the limited edition..... :dance:
Look out for anything from this seller... There is a phantom bidder on everyone of his games. Same id on everyone single one. No way that is a coincidence.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509069144?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509069144?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/China-Warrior-Turbo-Grafx-16-Used-/141509114141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20f299b91d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/China-Warrior-Turbo-Grafx-16-Used-/141509114141?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20f299b91d)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509068083?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509068083?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509049928?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141509049928?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
There are more than 10 only one does not have this bidder. Every time he listed before he had a reserve and never sold. Now no reserve and the same bidder on all of them save one game?.....
I think this guy deserves some sort of award:
$3,999 Ys Book 1&2 NEW FACTORY (https://web.archive.org/web/20150512095501im_/http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r4SNnDCz0Hs/TrzS0ZIowXI/AAAAAAAACEA/iSg7EbmFdCM/s1600/true+seal3.jpg)'d. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-80-TURBO-DUO-US-FALCOM-YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448587848?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D1148d33313d140928e0f070b8bfe2924%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20131003132420%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151516965422&rt=nc)
$4,999 Lords of Thunder PRISTINE GOLD LEVEL NEW FACTORY (https://web.archive.org/web/20180701022800im_/http://static.gigwise.com/gallery/5519496_Seal.jpg)'d. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-95-TURBO-DUO-US-LORDS-OF-THUNDER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-/221448591293?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item338f5d57bd)
and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
P.S.
What's a fair price for Ys Book 1&2?
P.P.S.
If anyone has a copy for sale PM me plz.
I paid $35 (!) for a sealed LoT at a brick and mortar (!!) game store just a few years back.
*sigh* please excuse me. I need to go bang my head against the nearest wall.
Quote from: Mathius on 12/24/2014, 02:14 AMI paid $35 (!) for a sealed LoT at a brick and mortar (!!) game store just a few years back.
*sigh* please excuse me. I need to go bang my head against the nearest wall.
That whole "VGA Grading" scam has provided me with so many laughs. Even though I haven't had an active E-Bung account for over a decade, I still check it sometimes just for the lols.
This guys wants $1200 for some no name gold hue card? :-k
i mean who is gonna pay that much for a no name pc engine card...
http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9 (http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9)
sheesh makes you wonder sometimes who has all this money to buy games and just look at them..
Quote from: secnine on 01/01/2015, 08:02 PMThis guys wants $1200 for some no name gold hue card? :-k
i mean who is gonna pay that much for a no name pc engine card...
http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9 (http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9)
sheesh makes you wonder sometimes who has all this money to buy games and just look at them..
Hey hey hey. Now we don't JUST look at them. Sometimes we dust them to
Also who the hell just bid on this?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 01/01/2015, 08:21 PMAlso who the hell just bid on this?
Whoops. I was logged into ebay and accidently hit the one click bid button. Wonder if he will let me retract it.
Well, if it says gold on it, it's obviously worth a gold brick or two. ;)
Quote from: secnine on 01/01/2015, 08:02 PMThis guys wants $1200 for some no name gold hue card? :-k
i mean who is gonna pay that much for a no name pc engine card...
http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9 (http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9)
sheesh makes you wonder sometimes who has all this money to buy games and just look at them..
Someone who has collectard tendencies of course..... Gotta have them all! :dance:
Quote from: secnine on 01/01/2015, 08:02 PMThis guys wants $1200 for some no name gold hue card? :-k
i mean who is gonna pay that much for a no name pc engine card...
http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9 (http://r.ebay.com/SnW9M9)
sheesh makes you wonder sometimes who has all this money to buy games and just look at them..
Are you making a funny or are you just ignorant?
honestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Quote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
So you're ignorant and a troll. Fantastic.
Quote from: guest on 01/02/2015, 12:49 PMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
So you're ignorant and a troll. Fantastic.
Its nothing personal Necromancer. Someone is now a proud owner of a
"" All-Star Power League 88""
The Price: 178,000 yen (approximately $2,174)
Compared to this one-in-a-million rarity, Time Gal is common as dirt. Power League is a baseball game released by Hudson for the PC Engine. According to the sign that Super Potato affixed to this game, the childrens' comic magazine Coro Coro Comic ran a drawing and gave out just 100 copies of All-Star Power League, which presumably has been altered to feature a lineup of the hottest Japanese baseball players of the late '80s.
With only 100 in existence and only one up for sale, this tiny lump of silicon and plastic is the most expensive game in all of Tokyo. The slip of paper inside the case is the original documentation, which has likely bumped up the price of this copy considerably.
http://www.wired.com/2010/10/expensive-games-tokyo/#slideid-466032 (http://www.wired.com/2010/10/expensive-games-tokyo/#slideid-466032)
So you managed to figure out why it's so pricey. Fravo!
Your next task is to learn the definition of 'gouging'.
Quote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Maybe to participate in raffles?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 01/03/2015, 02:57 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Maybe to participate in raffles?
I found just by chatting with others offering input,insults,ideas & etc, your count will rise and before you know it your count will be fine. No need to force it, as people will see what you post anyway and if its all +1 crap you wont get included in raffles anyway.
Quote from: cjameslv on 01/03/2015, 08:36 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 01/03/2015, 02:57 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Maybe to participate in raffles?
I found just by chatting with others offering input,insults,ideas & etc, your count will rise and before you know it your count will be fine. No need to force it, as people will see what you post anyway and if its all +1 crap you wont get included in raffles anyway.
+1
Quote from: cjameslv on 01/03/2015, 08:37 PMQuote from: cjameslv on 01/03/2015, 08:36 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 01/03/2015, 02:57 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Maybe to participate in raffles?
I found just by chatting with others offering input,insults,ideas & etc, your count will rise and before you know it your count will be fine. No need to force it, as people will see what you post anyway and if its all +1 crap you wont get included in raffles anyway.
+1
+infinity.
It was only a matter of time before this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Memories-Best-of-Japan-23-of-100-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-2014-/191470524710?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c94885926) happened.
Even worse is the one site that sold Revival Chase (not the guys that actually made it) selling them separately for $49.75 each with no mention of them being booties. Those guys can go fuck themselves.
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMWhy are you trying to get your post count up?
I think he wants:
Quote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMbackstage access at the movie theaters
P.S.
my post count += 1
Quote from: guest on 01/05/2015, 04:30 PMEven worse is the one site that sold Revival Chase (not the guys that actually made it) selling them separately for $49.75 each with no mention of them being booties. Those guys can go fuck themselves.
I thought they were selling those boots before the PCE Works set came out. That's at least how I remember it. I could be wrong.
But I still agree it's shitty for them to not mention it's a boot anywhere on the site.
Quote from: guest on 01/05/2015, 04:20 PMIt was only a matter of time before this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Memories-Best-of-Japan-23-of-100-TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-2014-/191470524710?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2c94885926) happened.
(https://i.imgur.com/1Uhif8G.png)
Quote from: guest on 01/05/2015, 05:04 PMI thought they were selling those boots before the PCE Works set came out. That's at least how I remember it. I could be wrong.
But I still agree it's shitty for them to not mention it's a boot anywhere on the site.
Either way, it's the same product being sold at an even higher price. Boo-urns!
And it's going to get worst for TG16 Games
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 01/03/2015, 08:38 PMQuote from: cjameslv on 01/03/2015, 08:37 PMQuote from: cjameslv on 01/03/2015, 08:36 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 01/03/2015, 02:57 PMQuote from: guest on 01/03/2015, 11:06 AMQuote from: secnine on 01/02/2015, 12:43 PMhonestly, im just trying to get my post count up and saw this mega thread..
i mean i think its pretty ignorant to pay $1200+ for a hucard, that just says GOLD on it, i mean it has no significance outside japan or playability and its not even a cool looking game ? it just has a bee on it ? ..
its almost like if it was magical or something and granted the cardholder instant cool-ness, backstage access at the movie theaters, or willy wonkas chocolate factory.
I would bid on the gold famicom super bomberman cart instead of this one IMHO...
Why are you trying to get your post count up?
Maybe to participate in raffles?
I found just by chatting with others offering input,insults,ideas & etc, your count will rise and before you know it your count will be fine. No need to force it, as people will see what you post anyway and if its all +1 crap you wont get included in raffles anyway.
+1
+infinity.
I mean, you could just post in the word association thread, but actually contributing is way more fun.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-Of-20-Turbo-Grafx-16-Hu-Games-Cards-CD-Military-Madness-Legendary-Axe-Etc-/351282879715?pt=Games_US&hash=item51ca175ce3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-Of-20-Turbo-Grafx-16-Hu-Games-Cards-CD-Military-Madness-Legendary-Axe-Etc-/351282879715?pt=Games_US&hash=item51ca175ce3)
A lot of a bunch of commons for $350. Lame.
"Turbo GrafX 16 Entertainment Super System: Box & Contents Only" Ships Boxed!
$309.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-GrafX-16-Entertainment-Super-System-Box-Contents-Only-Ships-Boxed-/111567694510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f9f3eaae (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-GrafX-16-Entertainment-Super-System-Box-Contents-Only-Ships-Boxed/111567694510?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003150253%26meid%3Dd8d913031da6495e8d07444b280ae667%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D161451869167)
Someone PM Nulltard
$310 for a farkin' box?!? At least you get free shipping. :lol:
What a douche, he should change his user name from redsrad to redtard.
Might & Magic III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Might-and-Magic-III-Isles-of-Terra-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-TG16-TTI-NEC-/171637217463?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27f66018b7) for $249 starting price ($329 BIN) without a manual and most of the case is missing.
Maybe it's worth it because it's teh ultra rarez pack-in version. :lol:
Not sure if this one made it to this thread as of yet...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261736962115?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cf0bd1843 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261736962115?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cf0bd1843)
That might be one of the best deals I have every seen!
Quote from: madboom0522 on 01/16/2015, 03:29 PMNot sure if this one made it to this thread as of yet...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261736962115?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cf0bd1843 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-11-Games-Huge-Bundle-Lot-System-Rare-Collection-/261736962115?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cf0bd1843)
That might be one of the best deals I have every seen!
Even if it was a good deal, I would not deal with the person, just because of this...
Quotesales for as high
](*,)
it took me a few takes to really believe he's selling the box only for $250...
Quote from: guest on 01/16/2015, 04:24 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 01/15/2015, 07:41 PM"Turbo GrafX 16 Entertainment Super System: Box & Contents Only" Ships Boxed!
$309.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-GrafX-16-Entertainment-Super-System-Box-Contents-Only-Ships-Boxed-/111567694510?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f9f3eaae (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-GrafX-16-Entertainment-Super-System-Box-Contents-Only-Ships-Boxed/111567694510?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003150253%26meid%3Dd8d913031da6495e8d07444b280ae667%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D161451869167)
Someone PM Nulltard
That box is in about as nice of condition as i've ever seen... but i wouldn't go a dime over $250 for it.
There are punishments, for people with ebay items like that;
http://youtu.be/ynY2begPzoM
Quote from: MrFulci on 01/25/2015, 10:14 PMThere are punishments, for people with ebay items like that;
http://youtu.be/ynY2begPzoM
I was thinking they deserve something more like this:
http://youtu.be/42oucm_lj50
fhhahahhahaha, that is great, Detorit loses to Pinnacle in the arse for sure!
Quote from: technozombie on 01/26/2015, 12:14 AMQuote from: MrFulci on 01/25/2015, 10:14 PMThere are punishments, for people with ebay items like that;
http://youtu.be/ynY2begPzoM
I was thinking they deserve something more like this:
http://youtu.be/42oucm_lj50
Not turbo...but really? Tha pic
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271754265886 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271754265886)
Quote from: galam on 01/26/2015, 07:21 PMNot turbo...but really? Tha pic
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271754265886 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271754265886)
Almost as good Covell's pic in the "MUGS" thread.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111585586593 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111585586593)
Quote from: galam on 01/28/2015, 07:27 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111585586593 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111585586593)
That guy is a tool and always has phantom bidders on his items. I e-mailed him several times about items that kept pooping up after supposedly being sold. He most likely did this as a joke but none the less he is up there on his prices....
These might be the funniest over priced things I have seen and here are a few... Wonder what the best offer will be...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Power-Golf-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847946?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04f8a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Power-Golf-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847946?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04f8a)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-World-Class-Baseball-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04c99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-World-Class-Baseball-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04c99)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tricky-Kick-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853845539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04623 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tricky-Kick-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853845539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04623)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-PAC-LAND-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853848909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c0534d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-PAC-LAND-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853848909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c0534d)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tale-Spin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247629230?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56701543ae (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tale-Spin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247629230?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56701543ae)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zone-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853850595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c059e3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zone-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853850595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c059e3)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Final-Lap-Twin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853858828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c07a0c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Final-Lap-Twin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853858828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c07a0c)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-The-Legendary-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247632179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5670154f33 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-The-Legendary-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247632179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5670154f33)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 01/30/2015, 03:22 PMThese might be the funniest over priced things I have seen and here are a few... Wonder what the best offer will be...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Power-Golf-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847946?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04f8a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Power-Golf-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847946?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04f8a)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-World-Class-Baseball-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04c99 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-World-Class-Baseball-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853847193?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04c99)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tricky-Kick-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853845539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04623 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tricky-Kick-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853845539?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c04623)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-PAC-LAND-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853848909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c0534d (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-PAC-LAND-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853848909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c0534d)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tale-Spin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247629230?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56701543ae (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Tale-Spin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247629230?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56701543ae)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zone-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853850595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c059e3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zone-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853850595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c059e3)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Final-Lap-Twin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853858828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c07a0c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Final-Lap-Twin-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/400853858828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d54c07a0c)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-The-Legendary-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247632179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5670154f33 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-The-Legendary-Axe-Game-Cartridge-in-Case-w-Manual-/371247632179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5670154f33)
Maybe should be $9.95? Or else this person is clearly sniffing glue. And the bad kind, not the top shelf, high class glue.
Why buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
lmao! Some people should not be allowed to breed.
Quote from: cjameslv on 01/30/2015, 07:46 PMQuote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
lmao! Some people should not be allowed to breed.
more like try not to sell shit on ebay. but breed is right with this idiot. I mean come the fuck on, that shit looks like it survived the chernobyl nuclear disaster! shit looks terrible
Correction .. Tg16 didn't exist during Chernobyl times.. This prob got dug upbfrom the hubris from the Japan Fukushima earthquake of 2012. The still active radio particles is whats driving this hucard price up.. Its the only one that can make a Geigercounter go nuts!! Limited edition it is !!bid now!! Lol
Quote from: cr8zykuban0 on 01/30/2015, 08:30 PMQuote from: cjameslv on 01/30/2015, 07:46 PMQuote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
lmao! Some people should not be allowed to breed.
more like try not to sell shit on ebay. but breed is right with this idiot. I mean come the fuck on, that shit looks like it survived the chernobyl nuclear disaster! shit looks terrible
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
It looks like they used it to scrape wallpaper off a wall.
You guys don't even see the worst parts of these eBay ads. For me to buy this and have it shipped to Canada it's $10.40 for shipping and $17.60 in import fees.
Non turbo... But I think y'all will appreciate this one :P
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171668804517&alt=web
I think if the boobs don't come with everything shown in that photo, it should be reported to eBay for false marketing. ;)
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2015, 08:59 PMNon turbo... But I think y'all will appreciate this one :P
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171668804517&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171668804517&alt=web)
Not gouging either but from the same seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crimson-Skies-High-Road-to-Revenge-Xbox-2003-Custom-artwork-/171665432709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f80ea085 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crimson-Skies-High-Road-to-Revenge-Xbox-2003-Custom-artwork-/171665432709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f80ea085)
Quote from: technozombie on 02/05/2015, 10:03 PMQuote from: guest on 02/05/2015, 08:59 PMNon turbo... But I think y'all will appreciate this one :P
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171668804517&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171668804517&alt=web)
Not gouging either but from the same seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crimson-Skies-High-Road-to-Revenge-Xbox-2003-Custom-artwork-/171665432709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f80ea085 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crimson-Skies-High-Road-to-Revenge-Xbox-2003-Custom-artwork-/171665432709?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f80ea085)
That looks like some shit Galam would post lol
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/05/2015, 09:05 PMI think if the boobs don't come with everything shown in that photo, it should be reported to eBay for false marketing. ;)
Agreed. I'd much rather play with dem tittehs than some FEKA trash. :mrgreen:
Quote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
I dropped them a pm informing them they are selling it too low. Told them it goes loose for about $150.00. Curious if they will raise the price. :P
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 02/06/2015, 11:29 AMQuote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
I dropped them a pm informing them they are selling it too low. Told them it goes loose for about $150.00. Curious if they will raise the price. :P
#-o that is funny!
Quote from: cjameslv on 02/06/2015, 06:41 PMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 02/06/2015, 11:29 AMQuote from: galam on 01/30/2015, 07:41 PMWhy buy that final lap twin for $99 when you can buy this one?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400853833158)
I dropped them a pm informing them they are selling it too low. Told them it goes loose for about $150.00. Curious if they will raise the price. :P
#-o that is funny!
Noooooooo. Last time I me someone did that they DID raise the price then it SOLD for that price.
My most recent favorite comes from a brick&mortar store, not the Bay... but I could hardly hold back that laughter at the sight of an $80 price tag on a fatty PS2 with a broken faceplate. This was in a local pawn shop in my area.
Well this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card/181664142880?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D327c027c63804bdcbd16519f7ff43d96%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181645582558) is just ridiculous.
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/13/2015, 11:49 AMWell this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card/181664142880?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D327c027c63804bdcbd16519f7ff43d96%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181645582558) is just ridiculous.
Some one was looking at this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-TurboGrafx-16-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-SUPER-RARE-/181653514138?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4b64a79a) I bet.
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/13/2015, 11:49 AMWell this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card/181664142880?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D327c027c63804bdcbd16519f7ff43d96%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181645582558) is just ridiculous.
In that condition yes it is. However one sold last summer for $7100 CIB. Was in near mint shape though from a reputable auction company....
Quote from: madboom0522 on 02/13/2015, 02:49 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 02/13/2015, 11:49 AMWell this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card/181664142880?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D327c027c63804bdcbd16519f7ff43d96%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181645582558) is just ridiculous.
In that condition yes it is. However one sold last summer for $7100 CIB. Was in near mint shape though from a reputable auction company....
It's a freaking video game. You can buy a car for $7,100.
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/13/2015, 02:53 PMQuote from: madboom0522 on 02/13/2015, 02:49 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 02/13/2015, 11:49 AMWell this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Complete-in-Box-CIB-US-Version-NTSC-Hu-Card/181664142880?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D28797%26meid%3D327c027c63804bdcbd16519f7ff43d96%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181645582558) is just ridiculous.
In that condition yes it is. However one sold last summer for $7100 CIB. Was in near mint shape though from a reputable auction company....
It's a freaking video game. You can buy a car for $7,100.
True it is. It is not much different then people who pay thousands for comics, stamps, coins and ect...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638)
Quote from: galam on 02/14/2015, 10:17 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638)
Is it just me or is it funny that it's from user "Turbozonedirect1" ...?
Quote from: seieienbu on 02/20/2015, 04:56 AMQuote from: galam on 02/14/2015, 10:17 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638)
Is it just me or is it funny that it's from user "Turbozonedirect1" ...?
I noticed that, too.
Quote from: esteban on 02/20/2015, 10:27 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 02/20/2015, 04:56 AMQuote from: galam on 02/14/2015, 10:17 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638)
Is it just me or is it funny that it's from user "Turbozonedirect1" ...?
I noticed that, too.
Which means? Sorry this went over my head. I assume this is a forum member past or banned
Turbo Zone Direct was the company formed after TTi closed its doors. They took over TTi's service obligations and bought up lots of new old stock for resale.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 02/20/2015, 11:55 AMQuote from: esteban on 02/20/2015, 10:27 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 02/20/2015, 04:56 AMQuote from: galam on 02/14/2015, 10:17 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121570783638)
Is it just me or is it funny that it's from user "Turbozonedirect1" ...?
I noticed that, too.
Which means? Sorry this went over my head. I assume this is a forum member past or banned
No, I don't know if it is a forum member.
Necro already answered for me :)
https://archives.tg-16.com/duo_world_0003.htm#turbo_zone_direct
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 10:55 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930)
RARE!!! MINT!!!
Jesus fucking christ... I can't believe some sucker actually fucking paid $1560 for this lot. These instant collectards are fucking driving up prices on anything and everything. When will the madness stop?
I'm going to put a dog turd on ebay and list it as RARE and MINT just to see if it'll break 4-figures too...
You can't put a price on a quick/easy collection that took no amount of research beforehand. Pure win.
...dicks.
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 10:55 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930)
RARE!!! MINT!!!
Jesus fucking christ... I can't believe some sucker actually fucking paid $1560 for this lot. These instant collectards are fucking driving up prices on anything and everything. When will the madness stop?
I'm going to put a dog turd on ebay and list it as RARE and MINT just to see if it'll break 4-figures too...
Do you really think that lot was really that expensive? Just getting a boxed turbo grafx, booster plus, and duo is more than $700 nowadays.
I know I always seem to pay more than anyone here thinks is even a fair deal it seems. Makes me wonder if I'm looking in all the wrong places or if people just don't pay attention to the going rates on stuff.
I wouldn't have paid that amount for that lot (I like building a collection anyway) but I didn't go "OMG THE HORRAH" either. I just kind of shrugged--there's way worse out there.
All things considered, that deal would save the buyer a good deal of money assuming he was going to buy everything there piecemeal. Cotton goes for up to $400 alone. Vasteel and Lords of Thunder for around $100. 3 games not even including the system and those three individually sell for over a third of the total price.
It sucks, but that's TG16 in the year of our lord 2015.
Quote from: Nulltard on 02/25/2015, 10:55 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930)
RARE!!! MINT!!!
Jesus fucking christ... I can't believe some sucker actually fucking paid $1560 for this lot. These instant collectards are fucking driving up prices on anything and everything. When will the madness stop?
I'm going to put a dog turd on ebay and list it as RARE and MINT just to see if it'll break 4-figures too...
What a chump.
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 01:58 PMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 02/25/2015, 01:46 PMI wouldn't have paid that amount for that lot (I like building a collection anyway) but I didn't go "OMG THE HORRAH" either. I just kind of shrugged--there's way worse out there.
Are you fucking kidding? lol... man... let's break it down with rough ebay price estimates. I'm pulling these out of my ass based on what i've seen actually sell, but feel free to revise as needed. And i'm not even going to touch teh PCE stuff or anything that sells for less than $100.
$600 - CIB Turbo Duo megaminty (with cd issues that could be fixed for <$100)
$200 - CIB TG16
$250 - CIB TurboBrewster+
$100 - 2x CIB TurboSticks
$350 - CIB Soldier Blade
$150 - CIB Aero Blasters
$150 - CIB Super Star Soldier
$150 - CIB Somer Assault
$150 - CIB Air Zonk
$150 - CIB Raiden
$125 - Vasteel
$100 - Lords of Thunder
$100 - CIB Last Alert
$500 - MOTHERFUCKING COTTON!
My math skills indicate this already clears $3000. There's probably another 1-2k that could be had from the rest of the lot.
Ha! No I wasn't, and I'm certainly not questioning how you value them either.
I wouldn't have paid that for multiple reasons (I don't care for boxes being a big one, so I don't pay anything for them among and have very little knowledge of their addition to the value) so I didn't even really get into valuing it other than a quick eyeball test on the hardware. I thought you were honestly complaining. I know I should expect an 11 on the 10 point sarcasm scale here--I do know better.
(I don't collect the CD stuff so my knowledge there is probably pretty bad as well. That doesn't help)
I wish I would've seen that auction so I could buy it, separate everything out for resale, and get rich off of nully's BIN prices.
Quote from: Mathius on 02/25/2015, 01:01 PMQuote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 10:55 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171695915930)
RARE!!! MINT!!!
Jesus fucking christ... I can't believe some sucker actually fucking paid $1560 for this lot. These instant collectards are fucking driving up prices on anything and everything. When will the madness stop?
I'm going to put a dog turd on ebay and list it as RARE and MINT just to see if it'll break 4-figures too...
You can't put a price on a quick/easy collection that took no amount of research beforehand. Pure win.
...dicks.
+1
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 03:21 PMI wish I would've seen that auction so I could buy it, separate everything out for resale, and get rich off of nully's BIN prices.
All right since I obviously can't tell who is being facetious for shit, I'll ask: Are those easy sells at those prices? I only pay attention to CIC, not CIBs so I have no clue.
If so thank goodness for my wallet I don't care about boxes.
I was being sarcastic. I've no doubt that the bundle could easily be parted out for more than $1500, even at fair prices (well under cheapest completed auction prices) to forum friends, yet some of the prices null posted are high even by eBay standards; case in point - the last three non-BIN Cottons sold for ~$250, and the last two BIN copies sold for $400.
Not only was I being sarcastic, but that was my passive aggressive way of telling Null to fuck off and go troll some other thread.
Blah, blah, blah. If this thread bothers you so much, why do you keep coming back?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-EverDrive-SuperGrafx-TurboGrafx-PCEngine-Flash-HU-card-COMPLETE-Game-Set-/381172122465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58bfa10361 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-EverDrive-SuperGrafx-TurboGrafx-PCEngine-Flash-HU-card-COMPLETE-Game-Set-/381172122465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58bfa10361)
Does this guy think by already loading Magical Chase and Bonk 3 that it will increase the price of an everdrive by 100%? :-k
Quote from: NecroPhile on 02/25/2015, 04:27 PMBlah, blah, blah. If this thread bothers you so much, why do you keep coming back?
I come for the free potato salad.
After 3 years of being absent, an observation.
I'm absolutely fucking disgusted with the prices of games on eBay, and the sellers that are fueling it.
Stateside, It seems that every seller on eBay has taken the "$3000" Magical Chase debacle that we so sorely watched unfold and applied it to EVERYTHING TURBO. Copies of Bonk's Adventure and Keith Courage are going for $20-$30. People are paying it? Wow.
On a side note at least its endlessly entertaining to see n00B gougers come to this thread and try and e-lawyer everyone.
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq21/Rookstower/smilies/party0051.gif)
I saw MUSHA for the Genesis go for $315 on Ebay yesterday.... pretty insane. IF Musha is that much, Spriggan on PCE will be a matter of time before it explodes...
looks like there is general inflation across all collectible video games since 2009 for sure. Not just States-side.. even Y! Auction prices are inflated at JP these days.
I was mainly reacting to seeing Syd Mead's Terraforming for $1000, and Air Zonk for $650. The Genesis inflation is surprising, but I think you're projection s will be right.
..Speaking to a friend who is a Video Game programmer, I brought this topic up, and he credited the tangibility of retrogames, and how everything now is completely online. Looking at MMO environment games or iPhone games, hey cited the interface aspect of current games and apps: that once the servers go offline the game doesn't exist anymore. If you have a turbo or a Genesis, you own the game, and thus, you can play it "off the grid". He's unsurprised.
Apparently its hip to own a copy of Sonic The Hedgehog.
Quote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 09:51 PMDoes this guy think by already loading Magical Chase and Bonk 3 that it will increase the price of an everdrive by 100%? :-k
Item location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
I presume the seller is high on the ganja. :mrgreen:
Quote from: guest on 02/26/2015, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 02/25/2015, 09:51 PMDoes this guy think by already loading Magical Chase and Bonk 3 that it will increase the price of an everdrive by 100%? :-k
Item location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
I presume the seller is high on the ganja. :mrgreen:
Speaking of ganja, did you see that they passed it as legal in alaska. Just happened to be watching news and that popped up.
Quote from: blueraven on 02/26/2015, 01:50 AMApparently its hip to own a copy of Sonic The Hedgehog.
I thought it was hip to hate and troll on Sonic.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C-/311012474307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4869c9bdc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C-/311012474307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4869c9bdc3)
$50,000 for a game. Good luck having someone click that bin link and actually pay you, buddy.
Ah, a special deal from a Canadian no less! Thanks, Canaduh!
I don't know if you've guys have seen this stuff already. I wish I could afford a lot of it myself, but I'm going through some financial struggles and can't right now. At the very least, though, I thought maybe some of this could go to a good home:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/dooley531/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= (http://www.ebay.com/sch/dooley531/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
It's really the first time I've seen some reasonable prices for Turbo stuff on eBay. Man, I wish I could get that copy of Ys I + II...
Quote from: JapanTokei on 02/26/2015, 01:25 AMlooks like there is general inflation across all collectible video games since 2009 for sure. Not just States-side.. even Y! Auction prices are inflated at JP these days.
This is so true.
Got on to eBay yesterday for the first time in a long time.
Most of the asking prices now are just nuts.
Forget about systems like the Saturn. Never the cheapest of systems to get the better games for it, now it's through the roof.
Guess I'll stick to buying and playing games for one of the "non-desirable" consoles. :P
I'm thinking oXbox. If those ever get ridiculously inflated, then there clearly is no hope. :lol:
OMG GOUGING!!! J/K someone should buy this though:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-Turbografx-Game-Turbo-Duo-Hu-Card-Great-Shape-Fun-Shooter-/261799153443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf4720f23 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-Turbografx-Game-Turbo-Duo-Hu-Card-Great-Shape-Fun-Shooter-/261799153443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf4720f23)
seems like a "deal"
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 03/03/2015, 05:16 AMOMG GOUGING!!! J/K someone should buy this though:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-Turbografx-Game-Turbo-Duo-Hu-Card-Great-Shape-Fun-Shooter-/261799153443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf4720f23 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Zonk-Turbografx-Game-Turbo-Duo-Hu-Card-Great-Shape-Fun-Shooter-/261799153443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf4720f23)
seems like a "deal"
Considering I got Air Zonk complete for 1/3rd of that 3 years ago hardly. This just goes to show the PC Engine versions of these games are continually looking more attractive at least for a pricing standpoint.
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/02/2015, 08:14 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C-/311012474307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4869c9bdc3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C-/311012474307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4869c9bdc3)
And you still have to pay for shipping, what a joke
$50,000 for a game. Good luck having someone click that bin link and actually pay you, buddy.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/03/2015, 09:22 AMConsidering I got Air Zonk complete for 1/3rd of that 3 years ago hardly. This just goes to show the PC Engine versions of these games are continually looking more attractive at least for a pricing standpoint.
3 years is a loooooong time ago in the market for anything some people might consider "Collectible".
Quote from: esadajr on 02/26/2015, 12:32 PMQuote from: blueraven on 02/26/2015, 01:50 AMApparently its hip to own a copy of Sonic The Hedgehog.
I thought it was hip to hate and troll on Sonic.
Quite the debacle we have now, eh?
I've been seeing Blazing Lazers selling for $70 now. Isn't that game pretty darn common?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-RARE-NEC-Gunhead-/321514883559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adbc7c9e7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-RARE-NEC-Gunhead-/321514883559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adbc7c9e7)
Quote from: Nexus7 on 03/04/2015, 03:16 AMI've been seeing Blazing Lazers selling for $70 now. Isn't that game pretty darn common?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-RARE-NEC-Gunhead-/321514883559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adbc7c9e7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-RARE-NEC-Gunhead-/321514883559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adbc7c9e7)
Now that is just dumb. Surely there are enough copies floating around to be quite a bit cheaper, no matter how good it is.
Quote from: Nexus7 on 03/04/2015, 03:16 AMI've been seeing Blazing Lazers selling for $70 now. Isn't that game pretty darn common?
Yeah, Blazing Lazers is a super common game.
New copies were being sold buy a guy in the UK less than a year ago for like $18, so yeah super gouge.
I was wondering about Cadash, CIC copies... Is this an anomaly?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e)
The only boxed copy that sold recently went for 250$..?!
Quote from: KGD on 03/04/2015, 12:48 PMI was wondering about Cadash, CIC copies... Is this an anomaly?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e)
The only boxed copy that sold recently went for 250$..?!
Wow, that is crazy, I'd say that is definitely an anomaly.
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 03/04/2015, 02:44 PMQuote from: KGD on 03/04/2015, 12:48 PMI was wondering about Cadash, CIC copies... Is this an anomaly?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e)
The only boxed copy that sold recently went for 250$..?!
Wow, that is crazy, I'd say that is definitely an anomaly.
Amazon isn't much better.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0017M3N5O/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1425499026&sr=8-1&keywords=turbo+grafx+cadash (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0017M3N5O/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1425499026&sr=8-1&keywords=turbo+grafx+cadash)
Quote from: KGD on 03/04/2015, 12:48 PMI was wondering about Cadash, CIC copies... Is this an anomaly?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e)
The only boxed copy that sold recently went for 250$..?!
Time to CA
daSH out methinks! :P
Cadash is a great game IMO for the console though, one of the few rare titles that has 2-player simu-play on the system... I think the US versions are just getting more and more "appreciation" and boxed versions are tougher to find. that said, 250 is a lot, but again, when Valis 3 boxed goes for >100 something as well, things gets put in context.
one of my new favorite quotes: "Everything is relative in life". I think this applies for sure on the video game inflation these days. It'll take another rcession to dampen this, since every country is printing $ and devaluing their currency like crazy these days. (In case of Japan, I'm totally getting screwed !!)
aren't these gougers afraid of buyer fraud?
Unfortunately very little the seller can do about it. eBay and Paypal usually side with the buyer unless buyer has unusually high complaint or return rate.
Dishonest buyer could buy sealed copy, open dispute claim the wrap was fake or missing and return a different copy that was not sealed or mint. Dishonest buyer could also get the game and return rocks. Dishonest buyer could also buy working Duo or CD system, swap part, and send non working unit back.
There's also case of buyer who buys a lot, then file chargeback with CC company claiming stolen CC. I was hit with that once but since the scammy buyer was in USA I'm sure that hundreds seller who were ripped off over $30,000 from this one buyer all filed counter claim with original ship-to address and the CC company likely went after the person at the address for receiving goods with stolen CC. Never heard anything back and loss of $75 still stinks after about 5 years.
Once in a while seller can win the dispute but usually it's near impossible to win through eBay. The seller may have a better luck filing complaint with post office for postal fraud (ie switched items), with police department, etc.
tl:dr if you can't afford to lose to that 1% scam buyer, don't sell it on eBay. Use something like Craigslist and meet in police station lobby (many are open for CL deals)
Quote from: KGD on 03/04/2015, 12:48 PMI was wondering about Cadash, CIC copies... Is this an anomaly?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-WOW-NEC-Sleeve-Clip-Manual-HuCard-/221674987134?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339cdbde7e)
The only boxed copy that sold recently went for 250$..?!
And that was WITH a loose copy ending a day after that on auction for $30. I was tracking that one but since I already had won the CIB copy I didn't feel the need to drive up the cost on a really good deal loose copy (English) for someone else trying to get a good deal.
I litterly three. Days ago bought one CIb off eBay for $95 w/free shipping.
Not sure if that was average just a price I was willing to pay to get that much closer to a complete WD collection. But man. $250? I would have kept on looking personally.
I just received a depressing newsletter from Genki Video Games (a UK seller of new and retro games). Before listing their new additions they say, quote "Genki Greetings. Nice to have some of the finer Saturn releases in stock in brand new format. Though judging by recent retro shifts, investment companies may be buying them up by the time you read this."
This isn't Turbo related, I know. It gut punched me so hard that I'm having a hard time dealing with the state of affairs going on in our most beloved sector of entertainment. Scratch that. It isn't entertainment to me. It's a part of my heart and soul. I gave my life to God recently, but this place and the games we love hold sway over my inner being still and it devastates me to see the things I love in this life be invaded by those that have zero love or respect for it. They only see profit. And that pisses me off!
Are you guys contacting any of these sellers? If not, I suggest you do and get your frustrations heard. I've recently contacted a batch of eBay business (ie, "investors") with a piece of my mind on the issue....of course it won't change anything, but I'd rather have them hear from us than not.
I don't bother contacting sellers, as they know exactly what they're doing, happily increasing values so they make even more off the next game they flip.
Yeah, what good would contacting resellers do? What we should do is lobby ebay to reclassify video games so they can't list BINs that don't sell over and over with no listing fees. Make them price to sell or use a crazy thing called auctions.
what we need to do honestly, is create a PC Engine/Turbo Grafx-16 Fair-Price-Guide
that is maintained by us.
let it become the defacto standard, with evidence made from sales here, and in the FB groups from non-fuckups.
Quote from: guest on 03/12/2015, 05:16 PMwhat we need to do honestly, is create a PC Engine/Turbo Grafx-16 Fair-Price-Guide
that is maintained by us.
let it become the defacto standard, with evidence made from sales here, and in the FB groups from non-fuckups.
LOL. i would love to see the debate that this would facilitate
Quote from: guest on 03/12/2015, 05:16 PMwhat we need to do honestly, is create a PC Engine/Turbo Grafx-16 Fair-Price-Guide
that is maintained by us.
let it become the defacto standard, with evidence made from sales here, and in the FB groups from non-fuckups.
This would be tits!
Some sort of guide to dispel some of the rarity myths might be a worthwhile endeavor even if it doesn't include prices.
Quote from: galam on 03/12/2015, 05:20 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 03/12/2015, 05:16 PMwhat we need to do honestly, is create a PC Engine/Turbo Grafx-16 Fair-Price-Guide
that is maintained by us.
let it become the defacto standard, with evidence made from sales here, and in the FB groups from non-fuckups.
LOL. i would love to see the debate that this would facilitate
We have the most pull, being the yknow, only functional forum.
and FB group full of police that de-retard the retards.
The only other forum based price guide that I know of is NeoGeo.com's and it failed. Plus I doubt resellers would take it seriously since they "obviously know better."
This has become a club for the rich only where normal Joes like us aren't invited since we play and appreciate our games and systems. How dare us!
The new guy or gal that wants to jump on board this band wagon is seriously screwed thanks to high and mighty resellers. I feel so bad for them.
Not ebay but I found this interesting.
http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n146988388 (http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n146988388)
Quote from: technozombie on 03/12/2015, 05:41 PMSome sort of guide to dispel some of the rarity myths might be a worthwhile endeavor even if it doesn't include prices.
Seems like a much more useful and doable idea to me, a la the way Atari stuff is ranked.
Prices change and fluctuate, and someone would have to keep up on that faithfully to make the price guide worth a damn, if anyone could ever agree on the values.
But a rarity ranking of the library once done is....done (maybe you add homebrews as released if you are so inclined). Unless case recyclers use up so much Power Golf it actually becomes rare!
Who are the people paying eBay prices? I mean they are so off the chart but they keep popping up so someone keeps buying them? The sad thing is shirt of destroying the internet there is no way to stop this.
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2015, 10:40 AMWho are the people paying eBay prices? I mean they are so off the chart but they keep popping up so someone keeps buying them? The sad thing is shirt of destroying the internet there is no way to stop this.
I like shirts.
A shirt of destroying the internet sounds pretty cool
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2015, 10:40 AMWho are the people paying eBay prices? I mean they are so off the chart but they keep popping up so someone keeps buying them? The sad thing is shirt of destroying the internet there is no way to stop this.
In some cases it is the sellers themselves buying it, to create an illusion of normalcy...
Yes don't underestimate shill bidding to prop up the "value."
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/13/2015, 11:26 AMYes don't underestimate shill bidding to prop up the "value."
I'm convinced this is a much bigger problem than people give it credit for.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/13/2015, 11:22 AMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/13/2015, 10:40 AMWho are the people paying eBay prices? I mean they are so off the chart but they keep popping up so someone keeps buying them? The sad thing is shirt of destroying the internet there is no way to stop this.
In some cases it is the sellers themselves buying it, to create an illusion of normalcy...
That shirts evil.....
Quote from: technozombie on 03/13/2015, 01:00 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 03/13/2015, 11:26 AMYes don't underestimate shill bidding to prop up the "value."
I'm convinced this is a much bigger problem than people give it credit for.
Read through the first couple hundred pages of this thread and you'll find lots of cross referenced proof of specific people doing it in an ongoing basis.
At the same times you'll also see plenty of collectards complaining that we're just insecure whiners who just wish that prices weren't "legitimately" high and that we "just want free games".
I actually found a few Turbo games at PAX East, but the prices were gross. A 4-in-1 for $100, Lords of Thunder and Dragon Slayer for $150 each... bleah.
Quote from: guest on 03/13/2015, 02:02 PMQuote from: technozombie on 03/13/2015, 01:00 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 03/13/2015, 11:26 AMYes don't underestimate shill bidding to prop up the "value."
I'm convinced this is a much bigger problem than people give it credit for.
Read through the first couple hundred pages of this thread and you'll find lots of cross referenced proof of specific people doing it in an ongoing basis.
At the same times you'll also see plenty of collectards complaining that we're just insecure whiners who just wish that prices weren't "legitimately" high and that we "just want free games".
I was speaking of the population at large as opposed to the astute members here. Sadly, EBay has become the determiner of value for almost everyone from second hand stores to flee markets. I've seen people print off sold ebay listings and display them at garage sales for maximum profit.
Quote from: Mzo on 03/13/2015, 02:03 PMI actually found a few Turbo games at PAX East, but the prices were gross. A 4-in-1 for $100, Lords of Thunder and Dragon Slayer for $150 each... bleah.
Did you punch the seller in the mouth?
I would have.
Anyway, shill bidding from fucktards and their buddies who run shitty stores drives prices up.
The OTHER thing that drives prices up?
Stupidfucks like the retards that block me on Facebook when I tell them they fucked up on their prices.
AKA: Impatient noobs that need shit RIGHT NOW, because the Yubtubs told them about the Turbo.
I HAVE TO HAVE THIS STUFF NOW I NEED TO POST PICTURES ON FACEBOOK TO SHOW OFF MY I MEAN, I NEED TO PLAY IT IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE I AM SUCH A COOL, HIP YOUNG KID GETTING INTO THE RETROBES.
Those people are a severe problem. Ignorant noobs that think they're experts in this shit because they all sit in a few groups and stroke their cocks together. They establish dumb prices by buying things and then validating each other.
NAH MAN, THAT SHIT (Keith Courage) IS RARE. YOU DID GOOD PAYING 20$ FOR IT. DON'T LISTEN TO THE IDIOTS (Longtime TG/PCE collectors that know things.).
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190125032425im_/http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/got-my-tube-polar-bear.jpg)
I keep a list of these dumbasses, so if any of them try buying anything from Aetherbyte, I can just refund the money.
Quote from: guest on 03/13/2015, 02:29 PMAnyway, shill bidding from fucktards and their buddies who run shitty stores drives prices up.
Speaking of shill bidding, here is a non OBEY auction for SNES Hagane.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179?)
It started at $0.99. It's at $535. Check out the bid history.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater)
This guy wants $35 for a Turbo back cover. As in ONLY the back cover nothing else.
I wonder if he thinks a complete loose system is worth $200 :-k
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 03/13/2015, 04:23 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater)
This guy wants $35 for a Turbo back cover. As in ONLY the back cover nothing else.
I wonder if he thinks a complete loose system is worth $200 :-k
Man. I should put up the two that I have for $50 BIN.
...you're better off buying back covers in bulk, ya know?
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/13/2015, 03:33 PMQuote from: guest on 03/13/2015, 02:29 PMAnyway, shill bidding from fucktards and their buddies who run shitty stores drives prices up.
Speaking of shill bidding, here is a non OBEY auction for SNES Hagane.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179?)
It started at $0.99. It's at $535. Check out the bid history.
Fucking idiots
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/13/2015, 03:33 PMQuote from: guest on 03/13/2015, 02:29 PMAnyway, shill bidding from fucktards and their buddies who run shitty stores drives prices up.
Speaking of shill bidding, here is a non OBEY auction for SNES Hagane.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-SNES-SFC-Super-Nintendo-Super-Famicom-/111619344179?)
It started at $0.99. It's at $535. Check out the bid history.
Wow. I am no expert on ebay, so can someone with more experience explain this? It looks as though the same person bid higher and higher with no one else bidding to make the price raise, or is it that the person put a max bid in and the other bids have been lower each time, so that is raising the bid? That's a good game, but 535 is so high, I can't believe that is justifiable. I must need a better career, hahah
Quoteor is it that the person put a max bid in and the other bids have been lower each time, so that is raising the bid?
I think that is whats happening. Instead of that person just entering $535 the first time, they kept trying to increase it slowly to find the other persons max bid I guess. You can look at the bid times to see when they were entered. The $525 was from the day before.
The idiot with 30 feedback keeps bidding slightly higher than the current high bidder whose max bid is much higher, thus automatically outbidding the 'tard. Click on 'show automatic bids' to see 'em.
Quote from: guest on 03/13/2015, 05:24 PMThe idiot with 30 feedback keeps bidding slightly higher than the current high bidder whose max bid is much higher, thus automatically outbidding the 'tard. Click on 'show automatic bids' to see 'em.
So this is for real? I can't believe the game is going for that much. I've played it on an emulator and it's very good, I enjoyed what I played a lot and would pay retail release price for it if I could (~60$+inflation or so) but I can't imagine going that high for a single game. It's a crazy world we live in today, sad.
Hagane and Aero Fighters seem to be the most expensive normal SNES carts. If you want the box too, its even more lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-Super-Nintendo-SNES-Rare-Complete-cart-is-near-mint-/161523898041 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hagane-The-Final-Conflict-Super-Nintendo-SNES-Rare-Complete-cart-is-near-mint-/161523898041)
Quote from: MrFlutterPie on 03/13/2015, 04:23 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=891011490941386&set=gm.10152607193316556&type=1&theater)
This guy wants $35 for a Turbo back cover. As in ONLY the back cover nothing else.
I wonder if he thinks a complete loose system is worth $200 :-k
I know... I've been looking for a back cover. Mine disappeared over the years since it wasn't attached. I refuse to pay fucktard prices though.
Tbone relisted dragon slayer for $520
I wont even post link
Quote from: galam on 03/13/2015, 06:43 PMTbone relisted dragon slayer for $520
I wont even post link
Yeah hes on his 3rd or 4th relist of that so far..
I played Hagane on my SD2SNES cart, and even though it's from our beloved Hudson Soft I didn't find the game very engaging.
Quote from: Mathius on 03/13/2015, 08:08 PMI played Hagane on my SD2SNES cart, and even though it's from our beloved Hudson Soft I didn't find the game very engaging.
I'm surprised that you found Hagane not to be engaging. The gameplay is so on point! Nothing feels cheap, rather all the challenges of the game feel perfectly executed. Once you master a certain level, it feels great and you'll consistently be able to beat it. What didn't you like about it?
Quote from: poponon on 03/13/2015, 08:14 PMQuote from: Mathius on 03/13/2015, 08:08 PMI played Hagane on my SD2SNES cart, and even though it's from our beloved Hudson Soft I didn't find the game very engaging.
I'm surprised that you found Hagane not to be engaging. The gameplay is so on point! Nothing feels cheap, rather all the challenges of the game feel perfectly executed. Once you master a certain level, it feels great and you'll consistently be able to beat it. What didn't you like about it?
I talk about atmosphere in games all the fucking time. The game's backgrounds, music, and level design just weren't as full of spirit as they could've been. So, in essence I thought the game's atmosphere was a little shallow thanks mainly to it's uninspired level design.
Quote from: Mathius on 03/13/2015, 08:25 PMI talk about atmosphere in games all the fucking time. The game's backgrounds, music, and level design just weren't as full of spirit as they could've been. So, in essence I thought the game's atmosphere was a little shallow thanks mainly to it's uninspired level design.
I agree the artstyle may be a bit lacking, but the gameplay is too good and carries the rest of the game. The tight controls feel awesome once mastered - flipping around, jumping off enemies heads, dodging. Feels like executing a combo. The somber ending of the game ends up fitting the art style also
Quote from: poponon on 03/13/2015, 08:30 PMQuote from: Mathius on 03/13/2015, 08:25 PMI talk about atmosphere in games all the fucking time. The game's backgrounds, music, and level design just weren't as full of spirit as they could've been. So, in essence I thought the game's atmosphere was a little shallow thanks mainly to it's uninspired level design.
I agree the artstyle may be a bit lacking, but the gameplay is too good and carries the rest of the game. The tight controls feel awesome once mastered - flipping around, jumping off enemies heads, dodging. Feels like executing a combo. The somber ending of the game ends up fitting the art style also
I will give it another chance
...just for you.
Quote from: Mathius on 03/13/2015, 09:25 PMI will give it another chance
...just for you.
No pressure :^)
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How much eBay cares:
http://youtu.be/KqJDByGFkE8
if only people had principles and stopped supporting this gougers/speculators/dealers
Ok.. I understand I am a bit new around here but I decided to check out ebay and a few other sites that list games for the TG16/Duo and I was literally blown away by the pricing of some select games.
I may enjoy the games on this console but in all honesty.... Who in their right mind would pay over $100 for a video game? The most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
Other than that I have never paid more than $50 for a game. Even the new consoles I wait till the prices drop below $50.
But I digress. I thought I could grab a few games from my past that I knew I missed out on but looks like I will just be burning some discs it seems. I may have some old systems but I never collected anything from/for them. Guess most of my gear is collectible now. Glad I have something to fall back on in another 30yrs'ish when I retire.
The majority of titles can be had for less than $100, especially when it comes to PCE games. And look on the bright side: at least the pricey games will maintain worth, whereas a $50 game on a modern console will likely be worth $5 a couple years later.
Well, looking back over what is listed you are right. I think it was just a bit of sticker shock for me.
I think I am content with what I have and feel no need to purchase anything listed there. I am just glad I am able to experience what I do have
Just got a message from eBay, that I thought would be of interest. I pulled out specific parts. There is often the question here of "Why doesn't eBay punish people for continually listing and relisting absurd, above market BINs?" Well, it appears instead of ignoring it, they are pushing sellers to list BINs, and actually encourage it.
Quote from: eBay... Adjustments to monthly allotments of free listings. eBay will update the monthly allotments of free listings*—zero insertion fees—for both eBay Stores subscribers and sellers without an eBay Store...
... A $1 special duration feature fee per listing for sellers who choose 1- or 3-day auction-style listings. Charging this fee will help discourage the use of shorter durations where they are least successful...
... Consider listing fixed price more often, especially for items that have a clear market value or when you know the price you want for your item. List auction-style for premium items when the value may fluctuate, when price is unknown, or when there is intense buyer demand for a limited item....
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 03/17/2015, 01:25 PMOk.. I understand I am a bit new around here but I decided to check out ebay and a few other sites that list games for the TG16/Duo and I was literally blown away by the pricing of some select games.
I may enjoy the games on this console but in all honesty.... Who in their right mind would pay over $100 for a video game? The most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
Other than that I have never paid more than $50 for a game. Even the new consoles I wait till the prices drop below $50.
But I digress. I thought I could grab a few games from my past that I knew I missed out on but looks like I will just be burning some discs it seems. I may have some old systems but I never collected anything from/for them. Guess most of my gear is collectible now. Glad I have something to fall back on in another 30yrs'ish when I retire.
Its really been like that for years since retro gaming collecting has become the "hip" thing to do. You think overpriced Turbo games are bad, look at the Neo Geo AES games! There are some that regularly go over the $1,000 mark and beyond whereas Turbo games you have maybe 2 or 3 that are over that mark.
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 03/17/2015, 01:25 PMOk.. I understand I am a bit new around here but I decided to check out ebay and a few other sites that list games for the TG16/Duo and I was literally blown away by the pricing of some select games.
I may enjoy the games on this console but in all honesty.... Who in their right mind would pay over $100 for a video game? The most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
Counting for inflation, that's like $140 2015 dollars plus tax.
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 03/17/2015, 01:25 PMThe most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
You probably couldn't have picked a better game to drop 90 bucks on at the time. PS IV was incredible! Imagine being one of the poor fools who picked up some lame N64 game for 90 bucks when it came out? Superman 64 anyone?
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 03/18/2015, 02:38 PMQuote from: MNKyDeth on 03/17/2015, 01:25 PMThe most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
You probably couldn't have picked a better game to drop 90 bucks on at the time. PS IV was incredible! Imagine being one of the poor fools who picked up some lame N64 game for 90 bucks when it came out? Superman 64 anyone?
Imagine paying $200 for Legend of Success Joe for the Neo Geo. That would have sucked indeedy.
LoL. I remember when Magician Lord AES was a $30 game.
Quote from: geise on 03/18/2015, 03:25 PMLoL. I remember when Magician Lord AES was a $30 game.
Do you mean MVS? The AES version has some erratic inflation due to ignorant collectards overpaying for it because the MVS version skyrocketed. But the AES version still sells for $50 CIB at the same time.
Quote from: guest on 03/18/2015, 05:17 PMQuote from: geise on 03/18/2015, 03:25 PMLoL. I remember when Magician Lord AES was a $30 game.
Do you mean MVS? The AES version has some erratic inflation due to ignorant collectards overpaying for it because the MVS version skyrocketed. But the AES version still sells for $50 CIB at the same time.
I thought the AES version inflated to insanity recently?
Not that I have seen Magician Lord MVS is much higher for a MVS cart than an AES Cart.
Quote from: Mathius on 03/18/2015, 09:24 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 03/18/2015, 05:17 PMQuote from: geise on 03/18/2015, 03:25 PMLoL. I remember when Magician Lord AES was a $30 game.
Do you mean MVS? The AES version has some erratic inflation due to ignorant collectards overpaying for it because the MVS version skyrocketed. But the AES version still sells for $50 CIB at the same time.
I thought the AES version inflated to insanity recently?
Some sell or are made to appear to sell for stupid prices, but there are at least as many selling for half as much in comparable completeness. It's just collectards mistakingly paying too much for the wrong version, like when common PCE games get inflated due to a Turbo version becoming sought after. Once the MVS version became sought after, the supply was still very slim. So it was often hard to find a copy for sale at any price. Meanwhile, plenty of AES versions were available everywhere all along.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=0&_nkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=0&_nkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&_from=R40&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmagian+lord+aes.TRS0&_nkw=magian+lord+aes&ghostText=&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&_from=R40&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmagian+lord+aes.TRS0&_nkw=magian+lord+aes&ghostText=&_sacat=0)
Looks like Massaka is at it again.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-In-Factory-Packaging-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Stick-/251897706053?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa645f645 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-In-Factory-Packaging-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Stick-/251897706053?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aa645f645)
#jokes #BowersBasement #KingKoopaBlowsHisLoad
Quote from: Miracle_Warrior on 03/18/2015, 02:38 PMQuote from: MNKyDeth on 03/17/2015, 01:25 PMThe most I ever paid was when Phantasy Star 4 came out at the local Electronics Boutique for $90. I had that game day one.
You probably couldn't have picked a better game to drop 90 bucks on at the time. PS IV was incredible! Imagine being one of the poor fools who picked up some lame N64 game for 90 bucks when it came out? Superman 64 anyone?
+1, i used a $100 EB gift certificate and barely had enough change to get the bus back home. worse yet, it was my first genesis game with a cardboard box (and vajello art, ugh) and b&w manual! still, one of my top 10 JRPG's to date, really can't complain looking back.
Quote from: guest on 03/18/2015, 10:28 PMQuote from: Mathius on 03/18/2015, 09:24 PMQuote from: guest on 03/18/2015, 05:17 PMQuote from: geise on 03/18/2015, 03:25 PMLoL. I remember when Magician Lord AES was a $30 game.
Do you mean MVS? The AES version has some erratic inflation due to ignorant collectards overpaying for it because the MVS version skyrocketed. But the AES version still sells for $50 CIB at the same time.
I thought the AES version inflated to insanity recently?
Some sell or are made to appear to sell for stupid prices, but there are at least as many selling for half as much in comparable completeness. It's just collectards mistakingly paying too much for the wrong version, like when common PCE games get inflated due to a Turbo version becoming sought after. Once the MVS version became sought after, the supply was still very slim. So it was often hard to find a copy for sale at any price. Meanwhile, plenty of AES versions were available everywhere all along.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=0&_nkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&ghostText=&_sacat=0&_nkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&_from=R40&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmagian+lord+aes.TRS0&_nkw=magian+lord+aes&ghostText=&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=magian+lord+mvs&LH_Complete=1&_from=R40&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmagian+lord+aes.TRS0&_nkw=magian+lord+aes&ghostText=&_sacat=0)
This is CRAZY!!! It's a $20-$40 AES game tops and I wouldn't pay more than $50 for MVS. It's a common game just the collectards blowing up the price.
get your "100% BRAND NEW VERY RAER Turbo Grafx 16 System Keeper officially licensed" for only $399.00...and the shipping is just 15$!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321710565253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae771a785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321710565253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae771a785)
You know, I found this auction last night but was too tired to post it.
Nice of him to show that he has about 10 of them.
Not just regular RAER, VERY RAER.
Quote from: blueraven on 03/30/2015, 01:54 PMYou know, I found this auction last night but was too tired to post it.
Nice of him to show that he has about 10 of them.
I know. It's shitty either way but showing all of them just makes it :roll:
How do these look with the system in it anyways? And I noticed that it's not even featured in the "Turbo Gear" catalog...
Quote from: MotherGunner on 03/30/2015, 02:38 PMHow do these look with the system in it anyways? And I noticed that it's not even featured in the "Turbo Gear" catalog...
It's easy to find all kinds of neon orange items and print up TG-16 tags for them.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/30/2015, 01:40 PMget your "100% BRAND NEW VERY RAER Turbo Grafx 16 System Keeper officially licensed" for only $399.00...and the shipping is just 15$!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321710565253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae771a785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321710565253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae771a785)
Well, this just confirms what I suspected a long time ago (and may have posted about many pages back) and that is that this same guy has multiple accounts and uses them to manipulate prices....
He used a different account, "raregamesystem" to buy one of those system keepers from me a couple years ago...
what the f@ck is a "Keeper", is it an orange bag that holds your system?
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 03:22 PMwhat the f@ck is a "Keeper", is it an orange bag that holds your system?
Pretty much. It is like a little back pack for your TG16.
So, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Lost Monkey, when/where did you get your "Keeper"?
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/30/2015, 02:34 PMQuote from: blueraven on 03/30/2015, 01:54 PMYou know, I found this auction last night but was too tired to post it.
Nice of him to show that he has about 10 of them.
I know. It's shitty either way but showing all of them just makes it :roll:
Exactly.
Is this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996 (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996)
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Lost Monkey, when/where did you get your "Keeper"?
Good question! I don't remember... Bought it around the turn of the century though... It may have been from a Turbolist member.
It was authentic gear though - however ugly.
From another thread:
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/10/2014, 10:03 AMThe TG16 System Keeper bag.
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh553/thelostmonkey/IMG_0916_zps161b0776.jpg) (http://s1251.photobucket.com/user/thelostmonkey/media/IMG_0916_zps161b0776.jpg.html)
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
...
Now you are scaring me...
This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!
Quote from: Gredler on 03/30/2015, 05:26 PMIs this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996 (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996)
Have the old gold and silver age books lost value since the great crash? I don't follow comics but if they have its possible that something similar could happen in the video game genre but I doubt it
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)
Quote from: Gredler on 03/30/2015, 05:26 PMIs this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996 (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996)
I think their are some parallels, such as people buying Amiibo's or special edition 3ds' just to hold and possibly flip. But I think that, just like the "actually rare" comics, the "actually rare" games will continue to hold their value.
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 06:10 PMQuote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)
Exactly. I should clarify:
I can buy some garbage and slap TG-16 logos and tags on it. Flashlights! Clocks! Waterpicks! Irrigation machines for cleaning ear canals.
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 07:36 PMQuote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 06:10 PMQuote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)
Exactly. I should clarify:
I can buy some garbage and slap TG-16 logos and tags on it. Flashlights! Clocks! Waterpicks! Irrigation machines for cleaning ear canals.
Swizzle sticks too?
Swizzlers! Twizzlers!
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/30/2015, 05:37 PMQuote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
...
Now you are scaring me...
This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!
You better believe it. You just don't know what's real anymore.
Quote from: esadajr on 03/31/2015, 07:02 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 03/30/2015, 05:37 PMQuote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.
If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
...
Now you are scaring me...
This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!
You better believe it. You just don't know what's real anymore.
I've personally toyed with the idea of getting some custom embroidered shirts done with like a Sonic head or Sega logo or something since if you know someone with a machine (I do) and can get the design made (I know how to) it would not be very hard. I doubt you could sell them though without getting issues from some company.
Hey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
Quote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
Wow.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 04/04/2015, 11:26 PMQuote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
Wow.
I knew I shouldn't have looked.
Quote from: Mathius on 04/04/2015, 11:46 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 04/04/2015, 11:26 PMQuote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
Wow.
I knew I shouldn't have looked.
What a putz.
Quote from: esteban on 04/05/2015, 12:38 PMQuote from: Mathius on 04/04/2015, 11:46 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 04/04/2015, 11:26 PMQuote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
Wow.
I knew I shouldn't have looked.
What a putz.
At this point, the guy is clearly just trolling us.
Quote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
He needs to get it graded. Otherwise he putting that super raerz intact hangtag in jeopardy.
Quote from: guest on 04/05/2015, 05:47 PMQuote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
He needs to get it graded. Otherwise he putting that super raerz intact hangtag in jeopardy.
Graded...
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28790%26meid%3D43354425756a411cb47aba26924fceca%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141603218957&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28790%26meid%3D43354425756a411cb47aba26924fceca%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141603218957&rt=nc)
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 04/05/2015, 08:01 PMQuote from: guest on 04/05/2015, 05:47 PMQuote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957)
He needs to get it graded. Otherwise he putting that super raerz intact hangtag in jeopardy.
Graded...
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28790%26meid%3D43354425756a411cb47aba26924fceca%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141603218957&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D28790%26meid%3D43354425756a411cb47aba26924fceca%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141603218957&rt=nc)
The only thing its missing is a spoiler lol [emoji12]
What's the lowest grading anything has ever gotten from VGA? I don't think I've ever seen a 7 or lower. Only 8s and above.
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/05/2015, 08:52 PMWhat's the lowest grading anything has ever gotten from VGA? I don't think I've ever seen a 7 or lower. Only 8s and above.
I would imagine that people only try to sell the higher rated numbers. The grading of Video Games is such a reseller tactic I mean I saw some nut selling a Boxed Graded PS2 SLIM NEW UNOPENED!!!!! for $1000.00 RARE!!!!!!
I basically refuse to buy anything graded.
No one has tried to send a still sealed but badly crushed, used as dog chew toy, left in swamp for years crap to get it VGA graded for under 10 and sell it as the rare lowest ever graded game. Make it sound like the closer to a 1, the better.
I saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
NOTE: The reason why we do not see sub-8 or sub-7 gradings is likely the result of SELF-SELECTION, most folks are not going to spend $$$$ to get a shabby item graded. It seems reasonable to expect that most folks willing to pay for an item to be graded will send in items that are at least in "decent" condition.
I'm not saying there won't be some occasional outliers (i.e. clearly delusional fools, or rich bastards) who pay to have shabby items graded.
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
BONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).
ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge" and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.
Smile. :)
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 09:57 AMQuote from: CrackTiger on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
Actually, the owner was incredibly happy. The guy in question, Paul, had his entire collection stolen. After that, NA helped him rebuild his NES fullset... with a twist. He asked for the crappiest condition, awful carts they could find (a kind of steal this garbage nod). Anyway, it really was a community rallying around a guy that had been done wrong. This joke of a sealed SMB was the cherry on top.
Here's the post on it. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428)
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 10:15 AMQuote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
Actually, the owner was incredibly happy. The guy in question, Paul, had his entire collection stolen. After that, NA helped him rebuild his NES fullset... with a twist. He asked for the crappiest condition, awful carts they could find (a kind of steal this garbage nod). Anyway, it really was a community rallying around a guy that had been done wrong. This joke of a sealed SMB was the cherry on top.
Here's the post on it. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428)
OK, I was wrong about that. It actually is an interesting story (not that this fellow's agony should simply be reduced to an anecdote for my entertainment, but such is life).
UPDATE: For excellent photos of FRONT and BACK of VGA graded box, jump to the last page of posts, MoeDown, the dude who donated the SMB has some humorous comments, in addition to photos.
I am not a member of NA, so I could not find a way to directly link to MoeDown's post. FOR SHAME.
Thanks for the link, the real story behind this makes the sealed SMB far richer and far more intriguing :)
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 10:04 AMBONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).
ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge" and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.
Smile. :)
Now there is "Certified pre owned"
Separate from the interesting story, it shows that VGA will take your money to grade anything. It really is just individual resellers choosing which games to send to VGA and which to seal in protective sandwich bags and grade themselves.
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 10:34 AMQuote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 10:04 AMBONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).
ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge" and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.
Smile. :)
Now there is "Certified pre owned"
Certified Pre-Owned.
"We guarantee this is a used car."
:)
Did you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
From the dude selling blank FEKA discs? I guess he's branching out to another sucker market. :|
Who's buying this overpriced shit? The quality appears to be so low that a sharpie label would look just as good.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
Quote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PMQuote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys. [emoji4]
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2015, 11:35 PMQuote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PMQuote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys. [emoji4]
Well a good portion of us will be at MGC in Milwaukee this weekend. :wink:
Quote from: Mathius on 04/08/2015, 12:46 AMQuote from: guest on 04/07/2015, 11:35 PMQuote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PMQuote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys. [emoji4]
Well a good portion of us will be at MGC in Milwaukee this weekend. :wink:
Yeah... I actually considered coming up for that, but man its a long haul. I also had to choose between MGC and the Carolina Rebellion festival next month. A friend hooked me up with a free pair of rebellion tickets, so I couldn't pass it up. It will still be an expensive weekend though.
Rolf...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171748281654 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171748281654)
Quote from: galam on 04/08/2015, 07:54 PMRolf...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171748281654 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=171748281654)
Who is this fool?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321003011992 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321003011992)
Quote from: galam on 04/08/2015, 10:31 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321003011992 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321003011992)
Now I want to listen to it. Even though it has nothing to do with you-know-what.
Holy damn
http://ebay.us/UYTJQh
Quote from: wildfruit on 04/09/2015, 06:58 PMHoly damn
http://ebay.us/UYTJQh (http://ebay.us/UYTJQh)
Wow, I guess monkey's do fly out of my butt.
Sealed copy of PAL Pilotwings for $2000.
Seems legit.
Does anyone have any experience with this:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html
Is it legit.
Quote from: guest on 04/14/2015, 08:51 PMDoes anyone have any experience with this:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html (http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html)
Is it legit.
That's just using Free McBoot on a Memory Card to load a homebrew emulator with ROMs off either a disc or USB stick or HDD.
If you're looking to do that sort of console homebrew emulation I'd sooner do it on a hacked Wii or Xbox360.
Quote from: bozo55 on 04/14/2015, 11:21 PMQuote from: guest on 04/14/2015, 08:51 PMDoes anyone have any experience with this:
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html (http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html)
Is it legit.
That's just using Free McBoot on a Memory Card to load a homebrew emulator with ROMs off either a disc or USB stick or HDD.
If you're looking to do that sort of console homebrew emulation I'd sooner do it on a hacked Wii or Xbox360.
I agree. The wii homebrew channel is so simple, even I was able to do it with no problem. And i am a moron when it comes to this stuff. I am not ashamed to admit it.
The Wii, using component outs on a CRT produces some amazing emulation result. I think it's the closest thing you can to the real thing while also having the benefits of emulation.
Interesting. I sold my Wii though. I saw another add on CL where a guy was selling hacked xboxes running MAME with a ton of preloaded games for $100. Not a bad deal I guess if you are in the market for an original Xbox, if it can still function as an Xbox.
How hard is it to hack one of those things?
Wow. Hopefully this will put pressure on eBay gougetards
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games
Quote from: guest on 04/15/2015, 10:06 AMWow. Hopefully this will put pressure on eBay gougetards
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games (http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games)
Probably not, they'll probably charge 20-25% above ebay prices and use some stupid excuse saying that you can get it in your hands now instead of waiting for a few days.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/15/2015, 10:11 AMQuote from: guest on 04/15/2015, 10:06 AMWow. Hopefully this will put pressure on eBay gougetards
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games (http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games)
Probably not, they'll probably charge 20-25% above ebay prices and use some stupid excuse saying that you can get it in your hands now instead of waiting for a few days.
I am pretty sure this isn't the first time they tried this either...
EDIT - they tried this in 2012 too...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 04/15/2015, 10:23 AMEDIT - they tried this in 2012 too...
What happened then?
Quote from: poponon on 04/15/2015, 10:59 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 04/15/2015, 10:23 AMEDIT - they tried this in 2012 too...
What happened then?
Dunno - if they just dropped the ball or what:
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-considering-selling-vintage-games/1100-6393935/ (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-considering-selling-vintage-games/1100-6393935/)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/15/2015, 10:11 AMQuote from: guest on 04/15/2015, 10:06 AMWow. Hopefully this will put pressure on eBay gougetards
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games (http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games)
Probably not, they'll probably charge 20-25% above ebay prices and use some stupid excuse saying that you can get it in your hands now instead of waiting for a few days.
Yeah that's probably wishful thinking, but it seems most mom n pop retro stores base their prices on price charting and eBay, so to undercut those guys GameStop should be a little cheaper.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/15/2015, 10:11 AMQuote from: guest on 04/15/2015, 10:06 AMWow. Hopefully this will put pressure on eBay gougetards
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games (http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/gamestop-to-offer-classic-consoles-and-games)
Probably not, they'll probably charge 20-25% above ebay prices and use some stupid excuse saying that you can get it in your hands now instead of waiting for a few days.
Plus they need suckers to sell them stuff first. "Oh Legend of Zelda cart! 25 cents. Tetris by Tengen? Can't sell it, in the trash. Stadium Event, nice! 25 cents"
I'd rather sell my collection on eBay for 1/10th value of average market price than to sell my turd to Gamestop.
I honestly wonder what person is going to think "Finally. Gamestop will buy all these old games that I never use. Thank god."
Gamestop. An absolutely reliable company that would never screw you over.
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/16/2015, 04:07 AMI honestly wonder what person is going to think "Finally. Gamestop will buy all these old games that I never use. Thank god."
Gamestop. An absolutely reliable company that would never screw you over.
Well there are obviously folks giving this stuff up, because our local retro store is always well stocked.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 09:55 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 04/16/2015, 04:07 AMI honestly wonder what person is going to think "Finally. Gamestop will buy all these old games that I never use. Thank god."
Gamestop. An absolutely reliable company that would never screw you over.
Well there are obviously folks giving this stuff up, because our local retro store is always well stocked.
I can see grandparents taking boxes from the attic/garage in so their grand kids can get what ever the newest thing is. Very rare i bet for lil kids to ask for nes games but im sure they are all over the newest trap team and what not. It's unfortunate as the most of the people that will do this have no idea that those old games have some value and will be getting shafted by gamestop.
Damn, it used to be predominantly Western sellers that were gougetards. Now we have an epic Japanese gouger:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251921328962&alt=web
Quote from: technozombie on 04/15/2015, 08:55 AMThe Wii, using component outs on a CRT produces some amazing emulation result. I think it's the closest thing you can to the real thing while also having the benefits of emulation.
I do the same but with an original Xbox. I'm not a super-purist so I can't speak to the emulation perfection (or not) but I love the thing.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 09:55 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 04/16/2015, 04:07 AMI honestly wonder what person is going to think "Finally. Gamestop will buy all these old games that I never use. Thank nicolas cage."
Gamestop. An absolutely reliable company that would never screw you over.
Well there are obviously folks giving this stuff up, because our local retro store is always well stocked.
My local retro game store owner goes to a lot of estate sales and buys whole collections from collectors who've decided to get out, mostly. Very little of what he stocks is from individuals who trade in only a game or two.
I don't know if the listing is still there but I think I saw Magical Chase a few days ago listed for $50,000, and another one for around $10,000. I thought I was dreaming.
People like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web
Icy Nice.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web)
:( I was recommended this game by a friend, he was amazed to hear the price was over twenty, this was a year or two ago, look at it now.. man
Quote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 05:07 PMQuote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web)
:( I was recommended this game by a friend, he was amazed to hear the price was over twenty, this was a year or two ago, look at it now.. man
Its because the title contains "Dragoon". If it were Dragon, Warrior Princess, etc, the game would be worthless lol. It seems any title containing Dragoon is overpriced. That's my theory [emoji38]
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web)
Why would you want 8 copies of the same game? Unless of course you are a schmuck reseller good lord.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 06:05 PMQuote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 05:07 PMQuote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web)
:( I was recommended this game by a friend, he was amazed to hear the price was over twenty, this was a year or two ago, look at it now.. man
Its because the title contains "Dragoon". If it were Dragon, Warrior Princess, etc, the game would be worthless lol. It seems any title containing Dragoon is overpriced. That's my theory [emoji38]
I'd be lying if that weren't a factor in my desire to follow up on my friend's recommendation. His suggestions were Thunderforce 3, Alicia Dragoon, and El Viento. He was a hardcore genesis guy back in the day, and was making the recommendations purely off of nostalgia. The first game I tried from his recommendations was right on the money. I had heard of and tried Thunderforce before via emulation, but after following his suggestion and picking it up and really putting some time into it, I became very addicted. I really wanted to follow up on his other recommendations, especially considering I hadn't tried them. Upon investigating the price of these other two games, I was hesitant, and he was equally hesitant and suggested I hold off at those prices.
In attempt to remain somewhat on topic, is this a gouge, and is the seller lying about Ballistix being *Very Fun*?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b)
It's overpriced and it's not much fun.
Quote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 07:07 PMQuote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 06:05 PMQuote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 05:07 PMQuote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 04:26 PMPeople like this piss me the F* off! They need their nuts slathered in Icy Hot.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161672254126&alt=web)
:( I was recommended this game by a friend, he was amazed to hear the price was over twenty, this was a year or two ago, look at it now.. man
Its because the title contains "Dragoon". If it were Dragon, Warrior Princess, etc, the game would be worthless lol. It seems any title containing Dragoon is overpriced. That's my theory [emoji38]
I'd be lying if that weren't a factor in my desire to follow up on my friend's recommendation. His suggestions were Thunderforce 3, Alicia Dragoon, and El Viento. He was a hardcore genesis guy back in the day, and was making the recommendations purely off of nostalgia. The first game I tried from his recommendations was right on the money. I had heard of and tried Thunderforce before via emulation, but after following his suggestion and picking it up and really putting some time into it, I became very addicted. I really wanted to follow up on his other recommendations, especially considering I hadn't tried them. Upon investigating the price of these other two games, I was hesitant, and he was equally hesitant and suggested I hold off at those prices.
In attempt to remain somewhat on topic, is this a gouge, and is the seller lying about Ballistix being *Very Fun*?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b)
The title says it all. Its Balls [emoji90] [emoji107]
Used Turbografx Game Ballistix in great working condition complete in case
Please Email any questions
Shipping to USA only
Sold as is
Seller is full of shit.
Quote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 07:07 PMIn attempt to remain somewhat on topic, is this a gouge, and is the seller lying about Ballistix being *Very Fun*?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b)
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 07:12 PMIt's overpriced and it's not much fun.
As NecroPhile stated, Ballistix is f*ckin' pi*ce of sh*te.
You will have more enjoyment from the cover artwork than the game itself.
:(
Quote from: esteban on 04/16/2015, 07:34 PMQuote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 07:07 PMIn attempt to remain somewhat on topic, is this a gouge, and is the seller lying about Ballistix being *Very Fun*?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b)
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 07:12 PMIt's overpriced and it's not much fun.
As NecroPhile stated, Ballistix is f*ckin' pi*ce of sh*te.
You will have more enjoyment from the cover artwork than the game itself.
:(
What Este is trying to say is save your money and play with your own balls.
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 09:57 PMQuote from: esteban on 04/16/2015, 07:34 PMQuote from: Gredler on 04/16/2015, 07:07 PMIn attempt to remain somewhat on topic, is this a gouge, and is the seller lying about Ballistix being *Very Fun*?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistix-TurboGrafx-16-1991-RARE-Very-Fun-/301593976475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463866de9b)
Quote from: guest on 04/16/2015, 07:12 PMIt's overpriced and it's not much fun.
As NecroPhile stated, Ballistix is f*ckin' pi*ce of sh*te.
You will have more enjoyment from the cover artwork than the game itself.
:(
What Este is trying to say is save your money and play with your own balls.
Right on, I will start doing that now. Yep, this is well worth free. Thanks for the rec.
Edit: Like and subscribe to be sure to not miss my video review, coming soon.
This isn't Turbo related, but take a look at this dumb auction..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonks-Adventure-Cart-Only-Tested-Nintendo-1994-/121623211381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514eed75 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonks-Adventure-Cart-Only-Tested-Nintendo-1994-/121623211381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514eed75)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/17/2015, 03:55 PMThis isn't Turbo related, but take a look at this dumb auction..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonks-Adventure-Cart-Only-Tested-Nintendo-1994-/121623211381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514eed75 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonks-Adventure-Cart-Only-Tested-Nintendo-1994-/121623211381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c514eed75)
Well you know that Pat Contri just made the statement that NES Bonk looks as good as the TG16 version, and really pushes the consoles limits. I'm sure there will be much interest in it now.
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:01 PMWell you know that Pat Contri just made the statement that NES Bonk looks as good as the TG16 version...
Please tell me you're kidding.
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:21 PMQuote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:01 PMWell you know that Pat Contri just made the statement that NES Bonk looks as good as the TG16 version...
Please tell me you're kidding.
Sorry... [emoji30]
Best Graphics on the NES, SNES and Genesis - #CUP...: http://youtu.be/TH8zEthuUQ4
I'd still say it's a strech, but he says it's almost as good.
I just looked up NES Bonk's Adventure.
Pat... is right. Looks pretty darn good, like the original with a lower color palette.
http://youtu.be/yu7U-74ZfOg
How do you embed youtube here?
https://youtu.be/-NmQIfFgvZM
A comparison video. Also not sure how to embed YT vids.
Bonk NES shows how easily people can be fooled by a player sprite, even if it doesn't move properly. If the SMS/GG Sonic used a pixel-for-pixel Genesis Sonic sprite, they wouldn't suddenly be close to Genesis graphically.
FC Genjin/Bonk' Adventure NES is still impressive for what it is, but it's pretty far off if you try playing it or compare most aspects.
If it was close, then that would mean that SFII ports on SNES and Genesis look and sound exactly the same.
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 07:39 PMBonk NES shows how easily people can be fooled by a player sprite, even if it doesn't move properly.
You can tell in the video how Bonk on the NES "feels". It does not have the tight controls of the TG16 at all. The poor controls are only amplified by the annoying sounds, making it a very frustrating game to play. The GB version is much better than the NES version - meaning Bonk actually moves like Bonk.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 04/17/2015, 10:57 PMQuote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 07:39 PMBonk NES shows how easily people can be fooled by a player sprite, even if it doesn't move properly.
You can tell in the video how Bonk on the NES "feels". It does not have the tight controls of the TG16 at all. The poor controls are only amplified by the annoying sounds, making it a very frustrating game to play. The GB version is much better than the NES version - meaning Bonk actually moves like Bonk.
I was just going to mention the GB Bonk. While I can't speak for the NES Bonk, the GB version has nice visuals and control but the game just doesn't click with me. Kinda like Bonk 3. Just play Adventure and Revenge over and over. They never get old.
Quote from: Mathius on 04/18/2015, 01:37 AMI was just going to mention the GB Bonk. While I can't speak for the NES Bonk, the GB version has nice visuals and control but the game just doesn't click with me. Kinda like Bonk 3. Just play Adventure and Revenge over and over. They never get old.
I agree. Adventure and Revenge (and even Super Bonk on the SNES/SFC) are the titles to play.
As a long time owner and player of the game, I can speak for the NES Bonk. And the TG/PCE versions are superior in every aspect IMO. The NES version is a decent play, but compared to the 16-bit offerings, it's far short on quality.
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 04/18/2015, 09:21 PMQuote from: Mathius on 04/18/2015, 01:37 AMI was just going to mention the GB Bonk. While I can't speak for the NES Bonk, the GB version has nice visuals and control but the game just doesn't click with me. Kinda like Bonk 3. Just play Adventure and Revenge over and over. They never get old.
I agree. Adventure and Revenge (and even Super Bonk on the SNES/SFC) are the titles to play.
As a long time owner and player of the game, I can speak for the NES Bonk. And the TG/PCE versions are superior in every aspect IMO. The NES version is a decent play, but compared to the 16-bit offerings, it's far short on quality.
I don't have the NES bonk and honestly I don't want it. Not for the prices it typically goes for. Mainly because of I wanted a fun good looking bonk game to play I would play what I first played as a kid when visiting my cousins house in Dallas TX all so many years ago. The original TG-16 version.
Now if a NES copy fell in my lap for $20 bucks sure but I wouldn't go out of my way to spend a lot on it
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/17/2015, 07:39 PMBonk NES shows how easily people can be fooled by a player sprite, even if it doesn't move properly.
exactly!!!! my biggest issue with NES, snes and GB Bonks. They don't move right. The cohesiveness of adventure and revenge is what defines Bonk games. It's those 2 games that make the series. Don't get me wrong I like the nes, snes, and GB versions, I just don't love them like TG versions.
Quote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:23 PMQuote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:21 PMQuote from: guest on 04/17/2015, 04:01 PMWell you know that Pat Contri just made the statement that NES Bonk looks as good as the TG16 version...
Please tell me you're kidding.
Sorry... [emoji30]
Best Graphics on the NES, SNES and Genesis - #CUP...: http://youtu.be/TH8zEthuUQ4
They are dead on with Recca for NES, i play that almost on the daily. Sometimes i just listen to the sound track on it as well. Got a really nice repo cart at a convention for ntsc nes. Well worth it!
He's an idiot.
who is Pat Contri?
Pat the NES Punk
check out this lucky sniper!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15)
Sinistron
Ninja Spirit
Keith
Bonk
$2 each
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 04/28/2015, 02:41 AMcheck out this lucky sniper!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15)
Sinistron
Ninja Spirit
Keith
Bonk
$2 each
NuCARD!
Quote from: esteban on 04/28/2015, 06:47 AMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 04/28/2015, 02:41 AMcheck out this lucky sniper!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx&_sop=15)
Sinistron
Ninja Spirit
Keith
Bonk
$2 each
NuCARD!
He was having some spelling issues that day:
"gamme card only"
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 04/17/2015, 05:18 PMI just looked up NES Bonk's Adventure.
Pat... is right. Looks pretty darn good, like the original with a lower color palette.
http://youtu.be/yu7U-74ZfOg
How do you embed youtube here?
just paste the link no "url" tag and remove the "s" out of https otherwise it wont embed....
NES Longplay [410] Bonk's Adventure (https://youtu.be/yu7U-74ZfOg#)
That explains it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disneys-Darkwing-Duck-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/131493214467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d9b3903 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disneys-Darkwing-Duck-NEC-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/131493214467?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e9d9b3903)
Really? Is that game worth 200$? I've heard such bad things. I have tailspin, and think it's terrible, and hear this is worse.. Collectibles amaze me sometimes
^ lol seller has only 10 feedback. As of this post this listing has 8 bidders at $127 and reserve not made. Poor Fellas.
Some collectard is prolly gonna buy it and then get it graded since it looks kinda minty. lame imo
game is also lame as far as controls, graphics are a C+ at the most. This is no more than a $50 game just purely out of collectard aspect, and even that is too much money.
As I understand it, you only get non-opened stuff graded.
Darkwing Duck sucks to play, yeah, but honestly I always liked the sprite animation and the cool magnifying glass effect on the stage select screen.
I have a minty sealed copy of Darkwing Duck that I've been hanging on to until I'm ready to shoot a video opening it up along with many more grade-able items. After I got it, I raffled off my loose copy.
So collectards/resellers will rejoice that I plan to increase the rarity of sealed copies plus by not treating it as an investment, it will remain outside of market circulation, further increasing rarity of complete and loose copies.
Of course, from a game-playing buyer' perspective, this just means that you can get the game for as little as free. But that never figures into pricecharting.
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/29/2015, 03:20 PMAs I understand it, you only get non-opened stuff graded.
Darkwing Duck sucks to play, yeah, but honestly I always liked the sprite animation and the cool magnifying glass effect on the stage select screen.
Good graphics... terrible controls/gameplay. I always wanted to like this game but its just so bad!
Quote from: guest on 04/29/2015, 08:17 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 04/29/2015, 03:20 PMAs I understand it, you only get non-opened stuff graded.
Darkwing Duck sucks to play, yeah, but honestly I always liked the sprite animation and the cool magnifying glass effect on the stage select screen.
Good graphics... terrible controls/gameplay. I always wanted to like this game but its just so bad!
I have tried playing Darkwing Duck, but I really haven't even figured out how to survive.
I'll eventually attempt to beat the damn game, but it probably won't be this year. :)
this is just for joke purposes right? http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-HuCard-LOT-w-cards-and-sleeves-Free-Shipping/281661057877?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29907%26meid%3D260aa25b6f2e44cc870fa3e709815ab8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D161689812184&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-GAME-TurboGrafx-16-HuCard-LOT-w-cards-and-sleeves-Free-Shipping/281661057877?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29907%26meid%3D260aa25b6f2e44cc870fa3e709815ab8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D161689812184&rt=nc)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kisado-Connector-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-Kisado-Products-NEW-SEALED-RARE-/261831081082?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cf6593c7a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kisado-Connector-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-Kisado-Products-NEW-SEALED-RARE-/261831081082?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cf6593c7a)
Kisaido PCE to turbo converter $500? I understand people like to collect original stuff but this is just an aftermarket item. I don't get the price at all. Plus there are so many other cheaper alternatives to play Japanese games on the US units.
Quote from: Nulltard on 04/30/2015, 11:47 PMWho is dat user? In canuckistan?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161690929703&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161690929703&alt=web)
he is probably gonna sell it and at least double profit considering that game ranges from 5k - 50k
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 05/05/2015, 10:12 PMQuote from: Nulltard on 04/30/2015, 11:47 PMWho is dat user? In canuckistan?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161690929703&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=161690929703&alt=web)
he is probably gonna sell it and at least double profit considering that game ranges from 5k - 50k
In asking prices.
Magical chase, get it quick only US $49,999.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307?)
Quote from: SuperPlay on 05/06/2015, 12:41 PMMagical chase, get it quick only US $49,999.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307?)
I told him his asking price could bring more war to the middle-east.
He is probably just a very obsessed collector that doesn't want to sell it. But for 50k he will part with his obsession. Also such crazy high price allows other people to sell this game in the 5k to 6k range. That seller is using battle tactics.
Well that makes him a total tool. (No pun intended).
Quote from: MotherGunner on 05/06/2015, 02:43 PMQuote from: SuperPlay on 05/06/2015, 12:41 PMMagical chase, get it quick only US $49,999.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-NTSC-U-C/311012474307?)
I told him his asking price could bring more war to the middle-east.
HAHAHA! Making mental note, don't buy *anything* from this 'xennko' nut if seen again.
Quote from: MotherGunner on 05/06/2015, 03:25 PMWell that makes him a total tool. (No pun intended).
No, being a tool means he's useful for something.
Quote from: guest on 05/07/2015, 07:39 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 05/06/2015, 03:25 PMWell that makes him a total tool. (No pun intended).
No, being a tool means he's useful for something.
Aye, like fixing toy machines!
I'm sure this is the wrong thread for this, but wtf is this thing?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400610376385
Quote from: MotherGunner on 05/09/2015, 12:50 AMQuote from: guest on 05/07/2015, 07:39 PMQuote from: MotherGunner on 05/06/2015, 03:25 PMWell that makes him a total tool. (No pun intended).
No, being a tool means he's useful for something.
Aye, like fixing toy machines!
Aye! That means you're a skate tool though. No pun intended. [emoji2]
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 05/09/2015, 02:24 AMI'm sure this is the wrong thread for this, but wtf is this thing?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=400610376385
Pirate HuCARD.
videogameden has a nice feature about pirate HuCARDs...notice that "Namco" has been removed from the layout/design. Ha!
UPDATE: http://www.videogameden.com/pirate.htm
http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/loudwire.com/files/2012/08/Tool-Logo.jpg (http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/loudwire.com/files/2012/08/Tool-Logo.jpg)
Don't let this deal get away!!! This seller lowered the price of Galaga 90 from $200 to $120. Hurry before this deal ends!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALAGA-90-NAMCO-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151688178359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235151eab7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALAGA-90-NAMCO-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151688178359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235151eab7)
I looked at the past five pages of that guy's feedback. All batteries and motors. Is he even selling games? If not, it's probably just a way to get people to look at his store. It's ridiculous advertising.
He's still an asshat who can eat shit.
Dang Roman that escalated quickly lol. But honestly, his prices are the definition of insane
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 05/20/2015, 11:05 PMDon't let this deal get away!!! This seller lowered the price of Galaga 90 from $200 to $120. Hurry before this deal ends!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALAGA-90-NAMCO-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151688178359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235151eab7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GALAGA-90-NAMCO-NEC-VIDEO-GAME-CARD-TURBO-GRAFX-16-RARE-ORIGINAL-CASE-/151688178359?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item235151eab7)
That's the same guy that had a turbo for sale for $600
Not really gouging, but has to do with ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161722729924 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161722729924)
"Does not come with an AC Adapter. You can use an old NES Power Supply with it to get it working. This system works and powers on fine."
That is until you use the recommended NES power supply on it! :)
I've never tried and don't have a NES anywhere around, would it just fry the system if you plugged it in and turned it on?
Somewhat related and definitely a mostly useless factoid; I use a Genesis ac adapter on my Jaguar and it works fine.
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/02/2015, 01:45 AMI've never tried and don't have a NES anywhere around, would it just fry the system if you plugged it in and turned it on?
don't try it. yes it would probably fry something as it is AC and the TG16 uses DC. Probably would blow the fuse or voltage regulator.
The NES for some stupid reason converts from AC to DC inside the console while just about every other one from its time does it in the power adapter. The NES power supply has caused many consoles to be trashed probably.
You can use that same Genesis adapter on the NES though, but not the other way around. That Genesis one also works on the TG16.
Quote from: mickcris on 06/02/2015, 01:48 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 06/02/2015, 01:45 AMI've never tried and don't have a NES anywhere around, would it just fry the system if you plugged it in and turned it on?
don't try it. yes it would probably fry something as it is AC and the TG16 uses DC. Probably would blow the fuse or voltage regulator.
The NES for some stupid reason converts from AC to DC inside the console while just about every other one from its time does it in the power adapter. The NES power supply has caused many consoles to be trashed probably.
You can use that same Genesis adapter on the NES though, but not the other way around. That Genesis one also works on the TG16.
Interesting, thanks for the knowledge.
Quote from: mickcris on 06/02/2015, 01:48 AMdon't try it. yes it would probably fry something as it is AC and the TG16 uses DC. Probably would blow the fuse or voltage regulator.
The NES for some stupid reason converts from AC to DC inside the console while just about every other one from its time does it in the power adapter. The NES power supply has caused many consoles to be trashed probably.
On a somewhat related note, about 6 months ago I was hooking up my JP Famicom AV and accidentally plugged in the very similar looking US NES adapter. I was cleaning some games to play, when I saw a little bit of white smoke coming from the system! I rushed over and unplugged it. The thing had a terrible pungent odor coming from inside.
I opened the system, aired it out, but couldn't see any blatant damage. It shockingly still worked fine after that. If I had left it in much longer or turned it on, something definitely would've blown.
I use an NES AC on my master system i believe, and never had a problem.
All my plugs are burried, so i'm not 100% but i dont believe i have the proper plug for my SMS2
The cdx i just bought on ebay came with a game gear plug, but i think im using a genesis plug on it with no issue.
There should be a thread about mixing and matching these things.
Quote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 04:48 PMI use an NES AC on my master system i believe, and never had a problem.
All my plugs are burried, so i'm not 100% but i dont believe i have the proper plug for my SMS2
The cdx i just bought on ebay came with a game gear plug, but i think im using a genesis plug on it with no issue.
There should be a thread about mixing and matching these things.
You may want to change out the cdx ps as the normal genesis 2 ps does not put out enough current. It may work for a bit, but ive heard of people burning up the cd side by doing this.
You may have been using a genesis 1 plug with your master system as they are the same specs, but I doubt you used a nes one as it would have not worked. someone just tried this here and somehow did not damage their system:
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=147675 (http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=8&threadid=147675)
Yeah, you might be right. I have never been very cautious with the power supplies. Guess i should be?
So if i dont have a sega ps for master system, what are safe to use for both model 1 and 2?
Quote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 06:42 PMYeah, you might be right. I have never been very cautious with the power supplies. Guess i should be?
So if i dont have a sega ps for master system, what are safe to use for both model 1 and 2?
Model 1 for the Master System. The Model 2 genesis is center + and also the plug is a different size.
I was saying what is safe for master system model 1 and 2 if i dont have the originals?
Quote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 04:48 PMI use an NES AC on my master system i believe, and never had a problem.
All my plugs are burried, so i'm not 100% but i dont believe i have the proper plug for my SMS2
The cdx i just bought on ebay came with a game gear plug, but i think im using a genesis plug on it with no issue.
There should be a thread about mixing and matching these things.
I blew out the voltage regulator on my SMS (model 1) by accidentally plugging in my NES AC adapter into it, only took all of 2 seconds for the damage to occur.
Quote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 07:40 PMI was saying what is safe for master system model 1 and 2 if i dont have the originals?
oh sorry (bad reading comprehension), any power supply that is 9v center negative with a 5.5mmx2.1mm tip. Genesis Model 1 for example. you can also get a universal one that comes with multiple tips and set it up for those specs.
Never use the NES AC supply (it's not an adapter) on anything but a NES. It supplies straight AC current to the NES, and the NES converts it to DC internally. Using it on any other system that requires DC (which is all of them) will brick it.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/03/2015, 02:27 AMNever use the NES AC supply (it's not an adapter) on anything but a NES. It supplies straight AC current to the NES, and the NES converts it to DC internally. Using it on any other system that requires DC (which is all of them) will brick it.
I use the NES AC supply for my 10,000 BTU air conditioner. It works like a charm.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 06/03/2015, 02:27 AMNever use the NES AC supply (it's not an adapter) on anything but a NES. It supplies straight AC current to the NES, and the NES converts it to DC internally. Using it on any other system that requires DC (which is all of them) will brick it.
Yeah, as a rule of thumb to prevent heartache I actually do not ever have a NES power supply plugged in. In the rare instances I play NES I will just use my Genesis 1 or Sega CD power plug. Keeping the original NES one around and plugged in is just tempting fate for my unorganized self.
Quote from: mickcris on 06/02/2015, 08:19 PMQuote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 07:40 PMI was saying what is safe for master system model 1 and 2 if i dont have the originals?
...you can also get a universal one that comes with multiple tips and set it up for those specs.
No sir! I know those things well and they are utter crap. I say this after having gone through a handful of them. The last one i own (i keep for just random testing stuff not even for playing) makes the screen distort at times. Not sure if its accepting interference or causing it. The genny 1 or getting a higher quality ps (checking weight is a good indicator if it has a good size transformer) not one of the feather weight ones. Those cheap ones that hyperkin sells with the dual tip - nes/snes are just terrible.
Quote from: cjameslv on 06/03/2015, 11:20 AMQuote from: mickcris on 06/02/2015, 08:19 PMQuote from: agent_orange on 06/02/2015, 07:40 PMI was saying what is safe for master system model 1 and 2 if i dont have the originals?
...you can also get a universal one that comes with multiple tips and set it up for those specs.
No sir! I know those things well and they are utter crap. I say this after having gone through a handful of them. The last one i own (i keep for just random testing stuff not even for playing) makes the screen distort at times. Not sure if its accepting interference or causing it. The genny 1 or getting a higher quality ps (checking weight is a good indicator if it has a good size transformer) not one of the feather weight ones. Those cheap ones that hyperkin sells with the dual tip - nes/snes are just terrible.
Sorry, I was not clear, I meant one like this (not particularly this one exactly though, but its probably fine) not those gaming ones:
http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-ACD477-Universal-Supply/dp/B000Z31G3M/ (http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-Cable-ACD477-Universal-Supply/dp/B000Z31G3M/)
Also, I apologize for derailing this thread. I think I should have posted this elsewhere. :)
Some Belgian skullduggery here
http://ebay.us/ClMQYA
Quote from: wildfruit on 06/05/2015, 09:11 AMSome Belgian skullduggery here
http://ebay.us/ClMQYA (http://ebay.us/ClMQYA)
Strip fighter II valued at €500 is just bizarre.
Yeah, that's nuts. Maybe he meant €50, made a typo, then ran with it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/05/2015, 12:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
They popped up earlier. They may be extra RAE because he is the only one manufacturing them.
Hahshsgaha!
Quote from: guest on 06/05/2015, 01:46 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/05/2015, 12:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
They popped up earlier. They may be extra RAE because he is the only one manufacturing them.
Yeah, I might have sold him the "prototype"!
Quote from: guest on 06/05/2015, 01:46 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/05/2015, 12:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
They popped up earlier. They may be extra RAE because he is the only one manufacturing them.
LOL! This probably has truth to it.
I suspect it's why I got a non-working Turbo CD some years ago. When I opened to check, the caps at the power in was completely blown and it looked like someone used either NES adapter or an adapter with reversed polarity and blew a few components. Luckily the damage was just the first few parts from the DC in wiring, after I separated the leads to blown cap the dock system worked. Had it recapped, few parts replaced related to blown cap, and eventually sold it for like 5x what I paid (and I get to keep the CD drive). I didn't need 3 working docks anyway, just wanted a spare working CD unit :D
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321779307581&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321779307581&globalID=EBAY-US)
I love how the item description reads "untested" and it's being sold "as-is" but the text beneath is like "everything's been tested and works great!!"
"Chop Sudo" and apostrophes..... such fail with this one.
The carbon fiber probably makes it at least 4X Turbo
Since the seller listed it as used and not as part or repair, and mentioned in the description it works, the buyer can still file claim for return and win if one thing is wrong. Putting "as is" won't protect the seller.
That's interesting. So, a Duo, 2 Turbo Expresses, an Everdrive, and a few games for $1,000? Well, it's a bit tall, but hardly the biggest gauge on ebay. Buying that whole lot piecemeal would possibly run about that price. I wonder how high it would go for if it was a legit auction...?
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/11/2015, 03:24 PMI wonder how high it would go for if it was a legit auction...?
I'd guess somewhere around $500-600.
That Turbo Duo has no collectard value and strictly a functional system. Even sold individually, the items would like sell in total for around what Necromancer stated.
The description is hilarious and belongs in the "Just bad" thread.
"Up for sale is my very rare extra collectible collectors collection, which is very hard to find. My TurboGrafx collection".
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/05/2015, 12:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
After clicking that link, now I've got this following me around the net... :roll:
Quote from: Zenimus on 06/11/2015, 05:23 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/05/2015, 12:29 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-BRAND-NEW-VERY-RAER-Turbo-Grafx-16-System-Keeper-officially-licensed-/321752779924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae9f5cc94)
Those things better be made out of gold and leather good lord!
After clicking that link, now I've got this following me around the net... :roll:
So that's where all those listing on ebay come from, now I know!
Mmmm, delicious and raer belgian waffles!
Quote from: guest on 06/11/2015, 04:49 PMThat Turbo Duo has no collectard value and strictly a functional system. Even sold individually, the items would like sell in total for around what Necromancer stated.
The description is hilarious and belongs in the "Just bad" thread.
"Up for sale is my very rare extra collectible collectors collection, which is very hard to find. My TurboGrafx collection".
The highlighted sentence above may cause injury due to excessive belly laughing.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH)
No price on it yet, but I can only imagine what this "custom painted" Duo will go for
Quote from: guest on 06/13/2015, 06:28 PMhttp://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH)
No price on it yet, but I can only imagine what this "custom painted" Duo will go for
hopefully not too much. It looks like crap. It looks like they painted black over the Turbo Duo logo too as I cannot see it.
It's a real auction with a Duo that probably doesn't work and is absolutely horrible looking. This, gentlemen, is the current rock-bottom market determined price that a Duo will sell for.
Quote from: mickcris on 06/13/2015, 06:47 PMQuote from: guest on 06/13/2015, 06:28 PMhttp://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH (http://m.ebay.com/itm/231592558275?nav=SEARCH)
No price on it yet, but I can only imagine what this "custom painted" Duo will go for
hopefully not too much. It looks like crap. It looks like they painted black over the Turbo Duo logo too as I cannot see it.
its definitely been painted black. you can tell the difference between the shades of black in the hucard slot and the painted outside part.
that poor poor duo. i just want to give it a hug
Looks like a 5 year old did the painting. You can see the overspray around power button and in the recessed part of the hucard slot. I'm guessing he used cardboard and a cheap $3 paint cans from Walmart, then handled it before the system was completely dry thus the smudges all over it.
If I know who defiled the system with really sloppy paint job, I would go to his place and apply the same shit paint job to his car or his house. Dark purple with sloppy neon green polka dots should do the trick.
who knows whats going on inside of that thing too:
"the bottom is missing 3 of the 4 corner screws."
also the lens cover tray thing (not sure what its name is) is missing.
its up to $130 already with 9 days left. if crap like this really is selling for that kind of money, i should sell mine and retire to aruba.
Hmm I don't think the card matches the case
http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5
Quote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2015, 04:25 PMHmm I don't think the card matches the case
http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5 (http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5)
It's a scam. He's hoping that someone will be as stupid as he is pretending to be. If the case didn't match it wouldn't be as bad, but it's not being sold as the cheap card that it is. Even if it was a matching Pro card, that price is ridiculous.
Quote from: guest on 06/14/2015, 05:22 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2015, 04:25 PMHmm I don't think the card matches the case
http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5 (http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5)
It's a scam. He's hoping that someone will be as stupid as he is pretending to be. If the case didn't match it wouldn't be as bad, but it's not being sold as the cheap card that it is. Even if it was a matching Pro card, that price is ridiculous.
That seller owns two stores in my area. He is notorious for having large stock, as well as ridiculous prices and poor ethics in his stores.
Quote from: Silent Hill on 06/16/2015, 09:54 AMQuote from: guest on 06/14/2015, 05:22 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2015, 04:25 PMHmm I don't think the card matches the case
http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5 (http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5)
It's a scam. He's hoping that someone will be as stupid as he is pretending to be. If the case didn't match it wouldn't be as bad, but it's not being sold as the cheap card that it is. Even if it was a matching Pro card, that price is ridiculous.
That seller owns two stores in my area. He is notorious for having large stock, as well as ridiculous prices and poor ethics in his stores.
Considering this listing is from Columbus area, and if your PCFX name is the same as your IG tag, you must have come here looking for CD hardware! (My IG name is shoracer14). SO if you are who I think you are I offer my biggest welcome to these forums.
Quote from: Desh on 06/16/2015, 10:00 AMQuote from: Silent Hill on 06/16/2015, 09:54 AMQuote from: guest on 06/14/2015, 05:22 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 06/14/2015, 04:25 PMHmm I don't think the card matches the case
http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5 (http://ebay.us/Kk6hB5)
It's a scam. He's hoping that someone will be as stupid as he is pretending to be. If the case didn't match it wouldn't be as bad, but it's not being sold as the cheap card that it is. Even if it was a matching Pro card, that price is ridiculous.
That seller owns two stores in my area. He is notorious for having large stock, as well as ridiculous prices and poor ethics in his stores.
Considering this listing is from Columbus area, and if your PCFX name is the same as your IG tag, you must have come here looking for CD hardware! (My IG name is shoracer14). SO if you are who I think you are I offer my biggest welcome to these forums.
Hey bud! It is me! Funny to run into you here so quickly.
Funny you mention TGCD - I'm hoping to nail a PC Duo tonight and officially start my PC CD collection with Rondo
Man, that beat up duo going for $130 already, damn. All their other listings are various videogame stuff, so dude obviously knows it is broke and hoping for a sucker.
Not just rare, but OMEGA RARE!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RARE-Far-East-of-Eden-ZERO-Super-Famicom-Promo-Poster-Tengai-Makyou-SNES-/111677030291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a00783f93 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RARE-Far-East-of-Eden-ZERO-Super-Famicom-Promo-Poster-Tengai-Makyou-SNES-/111677030291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a00783f93)
Quote from: guest on 06/16/2015, 07:01 PMNot just rare, but OMEGA RARE!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RARE-Far-East-of-Eden-ZERO-Super-Famicom-Promo-Poster-Tengai-Makyou-SNES-/111677030291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a00783f93 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-RARE-Far-East-of-Eden-ZERO-Super-Famicom-Promo-Poster-Tengai-Makyou-SNES-/111677030291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a00783f93)
I wonder if they'd take a sealed copy of Omega Boost for trade...
Quote from: guest on 06/16/2015, 07:01 PMNot just rare, but OMEGA RARE!
That's like PENULTIMATE RARITY!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US)
Quote from: agent_orange on 06/18/2015, 07:58 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US)
Drop the 0 and that would be about right.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/18/2015, 09:54 PMQuote from: agent_orange on 06/18/2015, 07:58 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121681745574&globalID=EBAY-US)
Drop the 0 and that would be about right.
Add the "D" and that would be about "ick."
Add an "arse" and that would be hairy.
While not directly Turbo related this goes over the problem with the way ebay works
http://youtu.be/MKHk5U8tmfw
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-DUO-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Rom2-power-supply-AC-DC-adaptor-PAD-124-OEM-/121684877047 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pc-Engine-DUO-Turbo-Duo-Super-CD-Rom2-power-supply-AC-DC-adaptor-PAD-124-OEM-/121684877047)
$80 for a PCE Duo power supply seems a bit high? Pretty sure its not dual voltage also like the description says.
ebay prices on retro gaming getting more ridiculous by the minute ](*,)
It's past ridiculous. Look for Eye of the Beholder for Atari Lynx. One clown wants $15,000 for a CIB version. Here's the kicker, the game was never officially released for Lynx, those are custom made box and manual.
That Pat the nes punk video was kinda gross.
Perhaps I'm thinking about this too much, but isn't price fixing straight up illegal? ...not that I expect Obama to give a national address stating that "The greatest threat to our great nation is low-level profiteering, price fixing, and price gauging on retro gaming consoles" or anything, but it'd be nice if Ebay didn't seem to want to help out such unsavory practices.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/22/2015, 05:41 AMWhile not directly Turbo related this goes over the problem with the way ebay works
http://youtu.be/MKHk5U8tmfw
I have done the same experiment except the opposite way. I had several sealed copies of Sidearms. I put one on ebay and the bidding with quite high (to my surprise). I then noticed that other were just buying them cheap on Amazon and trying to resell them. I then sold off the rest of mine at lower and lower prices and now that has seem to have stuck to the point that it rarely sells for more than what you can get it on Amazon for.
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/23/2015, 01:45 AMThat Pat the nes punk video was kinda gross.
Perhaps I'm thinking about this too much, but isn't price fixing straight up illegal? ...not that I expect Obama to give a national address stating that "The greatest threat to our great nation is low-level profiteering, price fixing, and price gauging on retro gaming consoles" or anything, but it'd be nice if Ebay didn't seem to want to help out such unsavory practices.
The person question wasn't price fixing. Just buying up lots of copies.
The price fixing comes from the fact that Ebay gives recommended "market values" to people when they list things. This combined with a lot of other ebay BS has led to ridiculous price spikes in games over recent years.
So, the ugly (and probably broken) Duo went for $132.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231592558275 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231592558275)
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/25/2015, 12:25 PMSo, the ugly (and probably broken) Duo went for $132.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231592558275 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231592558275)
kind of nuts, but this control pad was bid up to almost $60 recently:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-duo-controller-TurboGrafx-16-NEC-original-very-rare-hard-to-find-/231594959109 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-duo-controller-TurboGrafx-16-NEC-original-very-rare-hard-to-find-/231594959109)
So I guess if that is what the controller is worth now, the console and tap were only about half of that $132.
This is a new low:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6)
Disc rotted Beyond Shadowgate? Sign me up!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/25/2015, 01:56 PMThis is a new low:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6)
Disc rotted Beyond Shadowgate? Sign me up!
If the pinhole is not in the area of the data it should be fine, I've had a few games like that and they played fine as long as it was in the written portion of the disc
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2015, 02:08 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/25/2015, 01:56 PMThis is a new low:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Games-Beyond-Shadowgate-JB-Harold-Murder-Club-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-RARE-/221809418166?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4df1fb6)
Disc rotted Beyond Shadowgate? Sign me up!
If the pinhole is not in the area of the data it should be fine, I've had a few games like that and they played fine as long as it was in the written portion of the disc
Right, but it's not worth the asking price. Nowhere near that.
A playable damaged disc is a functional item and no longer has a premium collectible value.
Quote from: guest on 06/25/2015, 04:28 PMA playable damaged disc is a functional item and no longer has a premium collectible value.
But is it worth $280? Kind of doubt it.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/25/2015, 05:38 PMBut is it worth $280? Kind of doubt it.
That was his point, it ain't worth that at all. The last few complete and undamaged ones didn't sell for all that much more, and if a collector is gonna blow hundreds of dollars on a single game, he's gonna pay for a complete one.
Today's d-bag is a scumfuck peddling loose discs of translated Xak III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XAK-III-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-LOOK-/381306776165?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c7a7aa65) and Startling Odyssey II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Startling-Odyssey-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-/381306777546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c7a7afca) for $32.50 each shipped. Weren't the loose disc all given out for free after Tobias half-assedly tried to atone for screwing over Bonknuts and the other guy(s)?
Quote from: guest on 06/30/2015, 04:10 PMToday's d-bag is a scumfuck peddling loose discs of translated Xak III (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XAK-III-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-LOOK-/381306776165?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c7a7aa65) and Startling Odyssey II (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Startling-Odyssey-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-/381306777546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58c7a7afca) for $32.50 each shipped. Weren't the loose disc all given out for free after Tobias half-assedly tried to atone for screwing over Bonknuts and the other guy(s)?
Horrid, scammers are going for a new record low.
My favorite part of that auction:
Quote from: Ebay ScammerTo the buyer and seller lani_face. You are blocked from purchasing any of my items due to you dishonest buying practices and taking my refund and never returning my so called "broken" CDX AC adaptor.
How dare someone have dishonest buying practices?! Not like Honest Abe over here who's merely trying to make a non-dishonest living by selling things he got for free that were stolen to begin with!
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/22/2015, 05:41 AMWhile not directly Turbo related this goes over the problem with the way ebay works
http://youtu.be/MKHk5U8tmfw
This is so upsetting....
I had to show this to a friend of mine because I have been trying to talk her out of spending 100+ for Rule of Rose on PS2. For some reason that game just keeps going up in price, and it used to be everywhere. Every time I see it now, they want more for it.
Aside from flipping bootleg samples which were given out for free, the seller also describes them as official releases.
Quote from: ShadowKitty777 on 07/01/2015, 04:05 AMQuote from: DragonmasterDan on 06/22/2015, 05:41 AMWhile not directly Turbo related this goes over the problem with the way ebay works
http://youtu.be/MKHk5U8tmfw
This is so upsetting....
I had to show this to a friend of mine because I have been trying to talk her out of spending 100+ for Rule of Rose on PS2. For some reason that game just keeps going up in price, and it used to be everywhere. Every time I see it now, they want more for it.
Yeah, Rule of Rose was like a $15 bargain bin game at Circuit City for a long time. It and Haunting Ground are both stupid expensive now, RoR moreso I think because of the Atlus name.
Now this is something I had a hard time over looking......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-NEW-SEALED-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-Duo-PC-Engine-/131548663210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1ea0e94daa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-NEW-SEALED-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-Duo-PC-Engine-/131548663210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1ea0e94daa)
Quote from: madboom0522 on 07/02/2015, 11:10 AMNow this is something I had a hard time over looking......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-NEW-SEALED-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-Duo-PC-Engine-/131548663210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1ea0e94daa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-in-Alpha-Zones-NEW-SEALED-Turbo-Grafx-16-TurboGrafx-Duo-PC-Engine-/131548663210?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1ea0e94daa)
Oh wow, I believe I bought a sealed Keith from estarland a couple years back for $10 shipped.
I think that Keith Courage is a prime candidate for the ebay trolling thread.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 07/02/2015, 05:48 PMI think that Keith Courage is a prime candidate for the ebay trolling thread.
Trolling in progress...
Custom painted duo is back. the buyer must have come to their senses and backed out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691)
Quote from: mickcris on 07/03/2015, 05:46 AMCustom painted duo is back. the buyer must have come to their senses and backed out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691)
I have seen items unearthed from 2,000 year old latrines that looked better than that awful paint job.
$24.99 and $29.99 bootleg specials lol!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Startling-Odyssey-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-/221815202649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a5376359 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Startling-Odyssey-Official-European-Translated-Release-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-/221815202649?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a5376359)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SplatterHouse-Splatter-House-Hu-Card-HuCard-Game-NEC-PC-Engine-Core-Grafx-/221813518934?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a51db256 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SplatterHouse-Splatter-House-Hu-Card-HuCard-Game-NEC-PC-Engine-Core-Grafx-/221813518934?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a51db256)
I reported both and the Little Samson for good measure.
Quote from: mickcris on 07/03/2015, 05:46 AMCustom painted duo is back. the buyer must have come to their senses and backed out
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-System-Super-CD-PC-Engine-Grafx-16-Console-rare-very-htf-/231611627691)
I should buy it. I actually have dye the correct color for the system.
wow, so some of the homebrew guys also duplicate existing games?
I'll take 350 copies of Magical Chase please. PM for paypal.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/06/2015, 03:22 PMwow, so some of the homebrew guys also duplicate existing games?
I'll take 350 copies of Magical Chase please. PM for paypal.
Which homebrew guys are duplicating what games?
Quote from: CrackTiger on 07/06/2015, 08:19 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 07/06/2015, 03:22 PMwow, so some of the homebrew guys also duplicate existing games?
I'll take 350 copies of Magical Chase please. PM for paypal.
Which homebrew guys are duplicating what games?
yes
Fake Ys is fake. Only a moron would think this cd-r copy was real...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930)
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 07/08/2015, 02:35 AMFake Ys is fake. Only a moron would think this cd-r copy was real...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930)
Didn't know Y's I and II came with Turbo Duo label? Mine says TurboGrafx 16 and I imagine PC Engine on Japanese disc. But yeah the seller is an idiot who obviously never burned a CD or he's a shitty scammer. I hope the seller also knows TG-16 and PCE CD system (pre-Duo that is) have a really terrible time reading CD-Rs.
Quote from: wilykat on 07/08/2015, 04:49 AMQuote from: PCEngineHell on 07/08/2015, 02:35 AMFake Ys is fake. Only a moron would think this cd-r copy was real...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930)
Didn't know Ys I and II came with Turbo Duo label? Mine says TurboGrafx 16 and I imagine PC Engine on Japanese disc. But yeah the seller is an idiot who obviously never burned a CD or he's a shitty scammer. I hope the seller also knows TG-16 and PCE CD system (pre-Duo that is) have a really terrible time reading CD-Rs.
The pack-in discs for NA DUO = new pressing of Ys I & II.
Although the Duo version of Ys I & II is supposed to be common knowledge, what is crooked is gougers selling it as either disc-only or disc + manusl and calling it "complete". It's an incomplete pack-in version of a complete game. It's a variant at best and not a unique version. If TTi gave away extra discs in sleeves, they wouldn't be complete either. The only way the Duo Ys I & II would be complete, if you are going to count it as a unique version, is if it comes with a fully complete TurboDuo package with all the software and outer box sleeve.
Its a cd-r made to look like the Duo version. Look at the "paint" in the center where the mintmark should be. Also, the silver on top is not natural from a pressed disc. Its some flat non reflective thing that was painted or inked on a paper label. Also the bottom of the disc shows its a long strategy cd-r.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82)
Judging by the copy it's a joke (?). Honestly I can't even tell any more.
at some point it will be like paint arts...
years later you'll notice that you bough a fake :(
I reported the Ys CDR, not that ebay will do a damn thing.
And that Magical Grail is fucking awesome. That's gotta be nully's doing.
Quote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 12:03 PMI reported the Ys CDR, not that ebay will do a damn thing.
And that Magical Grail is fucking awesome. That's gotta be nully's doing.
The fact that someone is bidding on it is awesome.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/08/2015, 12:13 PMQuote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 12:03 PMI reported the Ys CDR, not that ebay will do a damn thing.
And that Magical Grail is fucking awesome. That's gotta be nully's doing.
The fact that someone is bidding on it is awesome.
People are insane. Truly.
You could legally make a Magical Chase accessory, like Sparky's broom, something that you could see being a promo item bitd... and it would just be fan art. You could honestly describe it as "limited edition" and not only would ignorant collectards bid the crap out of it, ones who understand what it actually is would still pay a lot for it. And many would try pairing it with one of their spare copies of Magical Chase and charge no less than double the combined individual "values". Similar to resellers pairing Earthbound with the air freshener.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/08/2015, 12:03 PMI reported the Ys CDR, not that ebay will do a damn thing.
I sent a report for "counterfeit/fake item" too. Hope it helps.
In fact it's "minty"! :lol:
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/08/2015, 01:39 PMhow is it counterfeit/fake? seems like a pretty legit printed piece of paper to me, just as described in the auction. maybe you need remedial reading class? :lol:
ClodBuster said he reported it
too, and I'm the only one that said anything about reporting (the Ys CDR), so I'm pretty sure he's not talking about the Grail.
Speaking of reading comprehension....
Yes, I edited my post once I saw that it could be mistaken for referring to that magical thingy.
I reported the "Magical Chase" auction as well, thanks for the heads up! ;)
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 07/08/2015, 11:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82)
Judging by the copy it's a joke (?). Honestly I can't even tell any more.
No shipping to Canada... :(
Ys is fake - seller has decent feedback... weird...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 04:11 PMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 07/08/2015, 11:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82)
Judging by the copy it's a joke (?). Honestly I can't even tell any more.
No shipping to Canada... :(
I got scammed by something similar once, which wasn't intended as a joke. The guy was attempting to use clever wording to fool people into believing that they were bidding on a complete vhs set of the He-Man/MotU series. Except that he was too dumb to word it in any kind of ambiguous way and the description literally said that it was what bidders were looking for. So when I got a few sheets of paper with an episode list in the mail, along with a Spanish copy of the live action film, I was able to win a claim through eBay. But this was the days of snail mail money orders, so the whole thing took months.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 04:12 PMYs is fake - seller has decent feedback... weird...
And he placed the fake Ys on an awfully dirty desk for the photograph.
EDIT: And he sold SNES homebrews.
Quote from: Nulltard on 07/08/2015, 02:06 PMlooked like he was referring to the magical grail @ 12:17 prior to the edit @ 12:56, which is why I said what I said @ 12:39.
The edit was not to change his text. The original post contained the exact same message of 'I sent a report for "counterfeit/fake item"
too. Hope it helps.', but thanks for playing.
Quote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 06:03 PMQuote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 02:06 PMlooked like he was referring to the magical grail @ 12:17 prior to the edit @ 12:56, which is why I said what I said @ 12:39.
The edit was not to change his text. The original post contained the exact same message of 'I sent a report for "counterfeit/fake item" too. Hope it helps.', but thanks for playing.
So should I be reporting the "Magical Chase" item? I am so confused! ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 06:20 PMSo should I be reporting the "Magical Chase" item? I am so confused! ](*,)
But of course. Everyone knows that Hudson used up all their gold on huey contacts, so the real Grails were made of sterling silver.
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 07/08/2015, 02:35 AMFake Ys is fake. Only a moron would think this cd-r copy was real...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YS-BOOK-I-II-1-2-Ys-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-CD-Game-DISC-ONLY-/171850881328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item28031c5930)
I added a photo of my original for comparison. Huh, I didn't know CD-Rs of this were already in circulation.
Original Turbo Duo Pack-in Version:
(https://s5.postimg.cc/gc4913smf/Turbo_Duo_Ys_Book_I_II.jpg)
And the eBay Feka:
(https://s5.postimg.cc/511lcqlrb/Fake_Ys_Book_I_II.jpg)
It must be a silver printable CDr, because there is some "rainbow" on the eBay pic...
Here are my copies of Ys IV and Dracula X, side by side with the english translations, burned on silver printable CDr's...
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Quote from: Nulltard on 07/08/2015, 06:39 PMRemove the pickle from your cornhole, necro, and the hamster too.
Some people just can't stand it when they're wrong. :lol:
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 06:52 PMHere are my copies of Ys IV and Dracula X, side by side with the english translations, burned on silver printable CDr's...
You left in the apostrophes. Nooooo!!!
Quote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 07:42 PMQuote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 06:39 PMRemove the pickle from your cornhole, necro, and the hamster too.
Some people just can't stand it when they're wrong. :lol:
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 06:52 PMHere are my copies of Ys IV and Dracula X, side by side with the english translations, burned on silver printable CDr's...
You left in the apostrophes. Nooooo!!!
Of course!
Actually - I scanned the JP disc and created the new "label" over it as a layer in Photoshop... I hemmed and hawed about the apostrophes and decided that they were as good as canon.
To me, the apostrophe is a minor character in the Ys storyline, which appears at random, causing outrage, confusion and mirth...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 08:07 PMActually - I scanned the JP disc and created the new "label" over it as a layer in Photoshop... I hemmed and hawed about the apostrophes and decided that they were as good as canon.
To me, the apostrophe is a minor character in the Ys storyline, which appears at random, causing outrage, confusion and mirth...
....absolutely fantastic.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 08:07 PMTo me, the apostrophe is a minor character in the Ys storyline, which appears at random, causing outrage, confusion and mirth...
Ha! I love it. I bet he's in the secret lab in the developers room. :lol:
$60 for a busted up duo box? Wow, what a deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-US-System-Console-BOX-ONLY-grafx-cd-rough-shape/191605115370?_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D9a5223ff1d364347b16fe354d004d85c%26pid%3D100277%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231611627691&autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-US-System-Console-BOX-ONLY-grafx-cd-rough-shape/191605115370?_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D9a5223ff1d364347b16fe354d004d85c%26pid%3D100277%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231611627691&autorefresh=true)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/09/2015, 12:27 PM$60 for a busted up duo box? Wow, what a deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-US-System-Console-BOX-ONLY-grafx-cd-rough-shape/191605115370?_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D9a5223ff1d364347b16fe354d004d85c%26pid%3D100277%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231611627691&autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-US-System-Console-BOX-ONLY-grafx-cd-rough-shape/191605115370?_trksid=p2060778.c100277.m3477&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3D9a5223ff1d364347b16fe354d004d85c%26pid%3D100277%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D231611627691&autorefresh=true)
"There is used, really used, and then there is this somewhere far beyond that"
I love that honesty, but I also love the fact that I can buy a warranty!
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Does the warranty only pay out if the box condition improves?
Quote from: guest on 07/08/2015, 05:05 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 07/08/2015, 04:11 PMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 07/08/2015, 11:20 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20feb35b82)
Judging by the copy it's a joke (?). Honestly I can't even tell any more.
No shipping to Canada... :(
I got scammed by something similar once, which wasn't intended as a joke. The guy was attempting to use clever wording to fool people into believing that they were bidding on a complete vhs set of the He-Man/MotU series. Except that he was too dumb to word it in any kind of ambiguous way and the description literally said that it was what bidders were looking for. So when I got a few sheets of paper with an episode list in the mail, along with a Spanish copy of the live action film, I was able to win a claim through eBay. But this was the days of snail mail money orders, so the whole thing took months.
This happened on a episode of Judge Judy
http://youtu.be/IRjJRTLlKy8
Who the hell posted this? It has to be one of you guys. I expected Galam, but not his ID. Too damn funny. Has bids too XD
http://m.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/141712120706?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20150519202348%2526meid%253Dad0bbdae2ee448d9bfb785fdeff5c403%2526pid%253D100408%2526rk%253D6%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D171850881328&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460
Quote from: guest on 07/09/2015, 09:26 PMhahgrail.png
Ha! Shoulda guessed. Didn't really know where you reside. I'm surprised you didn't plug DoxPhile in the listing lol
Quote from: guest on 07/09/2015, 09:26 PMhahgrail.png
Please tell me you photoshopped "Magical Chase" onto that pic and fools are bidding on it.
Null, You're my hero for the week.
I have not logged onto eBay for years and I created a new password just to bid on the Holy Grail.
Sadly, I suspect someone with a user name of "bucci" has outbid me:
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/grail_outbid.jpg)
If you pull the bid and send it to me I'll give you a reach around. Think it over and let me know.
Anyone who has $10 to blow on a piece of paper is smoking butt crack. Enough said.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/10/2015, 02:39 PMAnyone who has $10 to blow on a piece of paper is smoking butt crack. Enough said.
Yeah, but anyone wanting to auction one for $25 is a real entrepreneur!
Scammer.
Quote from: guest on 07/10/2015, 10:28 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/10/2015, 02:39 PMAnyone who has $10 to blow on a piece of paper is smoking butt crack. Enough said.
Yeah, but anyone wanting to auction one for $25 is a real entrepreneur!
Scammer.
You're really looking out for all of us with your heart of gold aren't you?
DarkKobold.
I don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap. They're not that hard . I don't know much moon runes but I just used a YT play through to translate as I went along.
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/11/2015, 01:34 PMI don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap. They're not that hard . I don't know much moon runes but I just used a YT play through to translate as I went along.
US Ys should be fairly cheap. It's common as all hell, unless you want to go full original release. I just have my Duo pack in and that is fairly cheap if you go outside of ebay.
That is pretty nifty that you used youtube to do a playthrough of the japanese version.
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/11/2015, 01:34 PMI don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap.
It's still not prohibitively expensive (less than a new xbone/ps4 game), and it's worth buying for the story and top notch voice acting.
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/11/2015, 01:34 PMI don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap. They're not that hard . I don't know much moon runes but I just used a YT play through to translate as I went along.
It's one of the best localizations (voice acting) from the first few years of CD -ROM in NA.
It is L'Awesome.
Quote from: esteban on 07/13/2015, 08:14 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 07/11/2015, 01:34 PMI don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap. They're not that hard . I don't know much moon runes but I just used a YT play through to translate as I went along.
It's one of the best localizations (voice acting) from the first few years of CD -ROM in NA.
It is L'Awesome.
It really is amazing. The first time Adol rescues Feena in the shrine was a watershed moment for me. The game's US voice acting made that possible.
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/11/2015, 01:34 PMI don't understand why people don't just get the 日本 versions of Ys . They're so cheap. They're not that hard . I don't know much moon runes but I just used a YT play through to translate as I went along.
Why go Japanese when you can just download a US CD image from wherever ? Ys Book I & II is one of the best localizations of a CD game and one of the first. The voice-acting is excellent, was well-funded - I'm sure you heard about Alan Oppenheimer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Oppenheimer) but what was surprising to me was learning Thomas H. Church (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Haden_Church) played Goban Toba. If I recall, I learned that from a Game Sack episode. As a kid, I never paid much attention to credits rolls, that's not something I ever would've picked up on.
Anyway, it's one of the best Action-RPGs for the system, and there aren't much, so why would you resort to the Japanese version and some Youtube guide ? Download the CDROM image, play it on an emulator or burn it to CD-R for play on real NEC hardware... It's easy... It'd just be a shame and silly to miss out on Ys history like that.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/13/2015, 09:54 PMDownload the CDROM image, play it on an emulator or burn it to CD-R for play on real NEC hardware... It's easy... It'd just be a shame and silly to miss out on Ys history like that.
Pirating aside, the only thing I can think is maybe he is leery of cd-r media on his hardware
Quote from: guest on 07/13/2015, 10:10 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 07/13/2015, 09:54 PMDownload the CDROM image, play it on an emulator or burn it to CD-R for play on real NEC hardware... It's easy... It'd just be a shame and silly to miss out on Ys history like that.
Pirating aside, the only thing I can think is maybe he is leery of cd-r media on his hardware
That's why you have guys like Keith Courage fixing er up when she breaks!
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/13/2015, 11:05 PMThat's why you have guys like Keith Courage fixing er up when she breaks!
Might be different for other setups but I've never had a problem with my duo-r laser and using cd-r's.
I just tried playing a PB&J sandwich in my Duo, and now it won't work, Nulltard you demon dog!
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 07/14/2015, 12:04 AMI just tried playing a PB&J sandwich in my Duo, and now it won't work, Nulltard you demon dog!
If it starts barking at you, you know you have problems. Back on topic.. Are boxed U.S Duos with the 4 in 1 cd really going for this much? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-Rom-Video-Game-System-/321807033112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aed31a318 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-CD-Rom-Video-Game-System-/321807033112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aed31a318)
I just purchased DinoForce. Disc only. I have yet to play it, because I need to watch some cat videos on TooYube (it helps calm my nerves).
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 07/14/2015, 12:04 AMI just tried playing a PB&J sandwich in my Duo, and now it won't work, Nulltard you demon dog!
Hah, but in all seriousness, a CD-R is fine, but if no CD-R brand works at all, then your CD laser likely has gotten weak and needs replacement or the CD potentiometers need adjusting. Yeah, you'd have to send it off to a modder/repairman.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Alert-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-CD-TG16-/181722103266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4f7b3de2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Alert-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-CD-TG16-/181722103266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4f7b3de2)
:( I hate jerks who corner the market. I can't believe someone was willing to pay that much for this game.
Edit: I just realized these are "Brand New" copies. Still out to lunch IMO.
Last Alert is a really good game that also happens to be infamous for its voice acting. If someone here actually wanted to corner a specific market on eBay, that would be a smart choice of game.
EDIT: NOT THAT I AM ENDORSING SUCH BEHAVIOR. (more like defending Last Alert's honor)
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 07/14/2015, 10:36 PMLast Alert is a really good game that also happens to be infamous for its voice acting. If someone here actually wanted to corner a specific market on eBay, that would be a smart choice of game.
EDIT: NOT THAT I AM ENDORSING SUCH BEHAVIOR. (more like defending Last Alert's honor)
Hey now! I know the upper echelons of the eBay Gougers' Syndicate are hurting for IQ points as much as moral integrity, but please refrain from giving them any ideas no matter how well-intentioned they may be.
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 07/14/2015, 10:36 PMLast Alert is a really good game that also happens to be infamous for its voice acting. If someone here actually wanted to corner a specific market on eBay, that would be a smart choice of game.
EDIT: NOT THAT I AM ENDORSING SUCH BEHAVIOR. (more like defending Last Alert's honor)
Final Zone 2 isn't much better in the dub department.
Quote from: bozo55 on 07/14/2015, 08:55 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Alert-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-CD-TG16-/181722103266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4f7b3de2 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Alert-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-CD-TG16-/181722103266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4f7b3de2)
:( I hate jerks who corner the market. I can't believe someone was willing to pay that much for this game.
Edit: I just realized these are "Brand New" copies. Still out to lunch IMO.
How do you become an "authorized reseller" of turbo?
Quote from: agent_orange on 07/15/2015, 08:56 AMHow do you become an "authorized reseller" of turbo?
He was 'authorized' by way of his mommy telling him he either needs to sell some of his stuff or move out of her basement.
Quote from: guest on 07/15/2015, 09:14 AMQuote from: agent_orange on 07/15/2015, 08:56 AMHow do you become an "authorized reseller" of turbo?
He was 'authorized' by way of his mommy telling him he either needs to sell some of his stuff or move out of her basement.
Seriously, that's the funniest thing I've read in a while.
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/15/2015, 05:04 PMQuote from: guest on 07/15/2015, 09:14 AMQuote from: agent_orange on 07/15/2015, 08:56 AMHow do you become an "authorized reseller" of turbo?
He was 'authorized' by way of his mommy telling him he either needs to sell some of his stuff or move out of her basement.
Seriously, that's the funniest thing I've read in a while.
Seconded.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDA4WDI0NA==/z/xK8AAOSwv0tVaadP/$_7.JPG)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3Db4bbdb86b0a94718b59ab78fdbc2af4d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D181722103266 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3Db4bbdb86b0a94718b59ab78fdbc2af4d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D181722103266)
With a name like collector king you would think people would avoid buying stuff from this guy like a plague.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/17/2015, 11:45 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3Db4bbdb86b0a94718b59ab78fdbc2af4d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D181722103266 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29981%26meid%3Db4bbdb86b0a94718b59ab78fdbc2af4d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D181722103266)
With a name like collector king you would think people would avoid buying stuff from this guy like a plague.
That's Adol's eBay seller account.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=15508.msg350100#msg350100 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=15508.msg350100#msg350100)
How game collectible pricing works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
Lesson: if you can find a grading service which charges less than $2850, the difference is pure profit.
PCEWorks has done it again. ](*,)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-PCEWorks-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/291517093779 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-PCEWorks-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/291517093779)
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 11:57 AMHow game collectible pricing works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
Lesson: if you can find a grading service which charges less than $2850, the difference is pure profit.
How reality works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
RESULT = Sits on eBay for years unsold ramping up eBay listing fees
Lesson: Seller realises he completely wasted his time and money paying for VGA grading and eBay listing fees.
The only winners here are VGA and eBay.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 07/17/2015, 11:45 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VGA-90-TURBO-DUO-US-DRAGON-SLAYER-PRISTINE-GOLD-LEVEL-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED/221448593501)
With a name like collector king you would think people would avoid buying stuff from this guy like a plague.
I sent my patented $5 offer for that but it was promptly declined. Ah well. :/
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 12:03 PMPCEWorks has done it again. ](*,)
Magical Grail! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-PCEWorks-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/291517093779)
What's PCE Works got to do with it? 'Twas sold and bought by PCEFXers; they're just using the name for lulz.
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 12:33 PMQuote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 12:03 PMPCEWorks has done it again. ](*,)
Magical Grail! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Magical-Chase-Holy-Grail-PCEWorks-Super-Rare-NEC-TG-16-L-K-HTF-/291517093779)
What's PCE Works got to do with it? 'Twas sold and bought by PCEFXers.
'Tis the PCEWorks edition.
Damn! $51 now...
Ah, Nulltard forgot to put the "For the love of it!" slogan in the logo... Tsk, ruined the whole gag... :/ Can't really be thought of as PCEWorks without that.
Quote from: NightWolve on 07/17/2015, 12:49 PMAh, Nulltard forgot to put the "For the love of it!" slogan in the logo... Tsk, ruined the whole gag... :/ Can't really be thought of as PCEWorks without that.
Yes, that slogan, or a variation, would be icing on the cake.
"Brought to you, by doo-wop-phile.corn... For the love of it!"
Quote from: Otaking on 07/17/2015, 12:05 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 07/17/2015, 11:57 AMHow game collectible pricing works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
Lesson: if you can find a grading service which charges less than $2850, the difference is pure profit.
How reality works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
RESULT = Sits on eBay for years unsold ramping up eBay listing fees
Lesson: Seller realises he completely wasted his time and money paying for VGA grading and eBay listing fees.
The only winners here are VGA and eBay.
The real winners are the credit card companies making interest off of game flippers' initial investments for years while they fail to sell. All in the hopes of getting rich quick.
Yet we still get clowns coming in here telling us we're delusional and fantasizing about Bonk 3 manuals
not being worth $300, even theough we see the same overpriced listings rotting on eBay, year after year.
Quote from: Otaking on 07/17/2015, 12:05 PMQuote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 11:57 AMHow game collectible pricing works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
Lesson: if you can find a grading service which charges less than $2850, the difference is pure profit.
How reality works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
RESULT = Sits on eBay for years unsold ramping up eBay listing fees
Lesson: Seller realises he completely wasted his time and money paying for VGA grading and eBay listing fees.
The only winners here are VGA and eBay.
I've been selling a few bits of odd and ends, mostly junk around the house that are worth more than Goodwill fodder. Listing a BIN with minimal bling (no subtitle, etc) has been free in video game category for me. It is only when it sells that I get fee.
I could list a loose non-working Keith Courage with bad label for $1,000 and keep relisting it every time for the next 10 years, I won't be dinged a fee unless eBay changes their pricing system.
tl;dr for many sellers, they won't owe eBay anything to list all those overpriced VGA graded scams.
Quote from: wilykat on 07/17/2015, 03:23 PMQuote from: Otaking on 07/17/2015, 12:05 PMQuote from: guest on 07/17/2015, 11:57 AMHow game collectible pricing works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
Lesson: if you can find a grading service which charges less than $2850, the difference is pure profit.
How reality works:
Dragon Slayer
CIC = $75
NEW!/SEALED! = $150
GRADED = $3000
RESULT = Sits on eBay for years unsold ramping up eBay listing fees
Lesson: Seller realises he completely wasted his time and money paying for VGA grading and eBay listing fees.
The only winners here are VGA and eBay.
I've been selling a few bits of odd and ends, mostly junk around the house that are worth more than Goodwill fodder. Listing a BIN with minimal bling (no subtitle, etc) has been free in video game category for me. It is only when it sells that I get fee.
I could list a loose non-working Keith Courage with bad label for $1,000 and keep relisting it every time for the next 10 years, I won't be dinged a fee unless eBay changes their pricing system.
tl;dr for many sellers, they won't owe eBay anything to list all those overpriced VGA graded scams.
Yeah, that has changed in the last "x" number of years.. I don't know when, but there are no charges now for the first "X" number of listings... until they sell...
I used to sell a lot and remember $.35 insertion fees, relisting fees and final value fees....
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 07/17/2015, 03:45 PMYeah, that has changed in the last "x" number of years.. I don't know when, but there are no charges now for the first "X" number of listings... until they sell...
I used to sell a lot and remember $.35 insertion fees, relisting fees and final value fees....
It was 50 for everyone. Its down to 20 now. Also, listing in Video Game categories used to be $0.05 each, I think they raised it to $0.20.
eBay wants stuff to sell for high prices, but they want stuff to sell, rather than sit around. I think that is why they made these changes.
Quote from: guest on 07/22/2015, 09:21 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Club-Turbo-Video-Game-Catalog-Vol-2-1992-1993-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/131561653576 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Club-Turbo-Video-Game-Catalog-Vol-2-1992-1993-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/131561653576)
Oh thank god, finally a way out:
"TO ALL COLLECTORS OUT THERE STRUGGLING TO EITHER KEEP THEIR COLLECTIONS FUNDED OR ON THE VERGE OF HAVING TO SELL BECAUSE OF DEBT AND BILLS PILING UP. THERE IS A WAY OUT AND YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THERE IS A TURNKEY SYSTEM THAT WORKS AND YOU CAN DO AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WANT WITH THIS SYSTEM IT'S EASY TO FOLLOW AND REPEAT....
I thought you were joking.
I will never understand how these scams make any money.
Quote from: esteban on 07/22/2015, 09:25 AMQuote from: Nulltard on 07/22/2015, 09:21 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Club-Turbo-Video-Game-Catalog-Vol-2-1992-1993-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/131561653576 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Club-Turbo-Video-Game-Catalog-Vol-2-1992-1993-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Grafx-/131561653576)
Oh thank god, finally a way out:
"TO ALL COLLECTORS OUT THERE STRUGGLING TO EITHER KEEP THEIR COLLECTIONS FUNDED OR ON THE VERGE OF HAVING TO SELL BECAUSE OF DEBT AND BILLS PILING UP. THERE IS A WAY OUT AND YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THERE IS A TURNKEY SYSTEM THAT WORKS AND YOU CAN DO AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WANT WITH THIS SYSTEM IT'S EASY TO FOLLOW AND REPEAT....
I thought you were joking.
I will never understand how these scams make any money.
The answer comes to you from Egypt:
^.
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Just when you think that billmarioman couldn't stoop any lower...
I don't get why the converters from Japan to USA are so expensive on ebay. It's like 3X cheaper to just region mod.
TO ALL COLLECTORS OUT THERE STRUGGLING TO EITHER KEEP THEIR COLLECTIONS FUNDED OR ON THE VERGE OF HAVING TO SELL BECAUSE OF DEBT AND BILLS PILING UP. THERE IS A WAY OUT AND YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. SELL MAGICAL CHASE BUY EVERDRIVE. AND DONT BE A COLLECTARD.
Offer $13.01
It's a shame there is no more make an offer. I was going to offer 4.95 since because of the price sticker on the cover.
Good ol' hit-japan.
Used Rainbow Islands, no spine, no card $180:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-ISLANDS-Mint-Condition-PC-Engine-CD-PCE-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Game-pe-/311152559403 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-ISLANDS-Mint-Condition-PC-Engine-CD-PCE-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Game-pe-/311152559403)
The only recent eBay sale of the game (lots of listings, few sales due to inflated asking prices) in the same level of completeness $43:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-CD-Rom-RAINBOW-ISLANDS-Japan-0328A22-/311341402815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d64cabf (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-CD-Rom-RAINBOW-ISLANDS-Japan-0328A22-/311341402815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487d64cabf)
Currently available on eBay, complete with spine. BIN $74:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-CD-ROM-RAINBOW-ISLAND-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-13333/181794227541?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3Dcce78ad5f47845eb970fd8665b81cafb%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D311341402815 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-CD-ROM-RAINBOW-ISLAND-JAPAN-GAME-Clean-Work-fully-13333/181794227541?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3Dcce78ad5f47845eb970fd8665b81cafb%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D311341402815)
Of course, he has hundreds of listings like this. This is the same guy asking $2800 for Darius Alpha missing the foam:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARIUS-ALPHA-Mint-Condition-PC-Engine-Hu-PCE-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Game-2801-pe-/301420841153 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARIUS-ALPHA-Mint-Condition-PC-Engine-Hu-PCE-Grafx-Import-JAPAN-Game-2801-pe-/301420841153)
When the last one sold for $999 with the foam:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-NEC-PC-Engine-Darius-Alpha-Supergrafx-Turbografx-in-US-/311362944098?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487ead7c62 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-NEC-PC-Engine-Darius-Alpha-Supergrafx-Turbografx-in-US-/311362944098?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item487ead7c62)
For an extra $1800, the asshole can't be bothered to at least pull the foam from a $5 game and include it in the $2800 game.
(s)hit Japan should be inducted into the gougers hall of shame.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 07/25/2015, 11:00 PM(s)hit Japan should be inducted into the gougers hall of shame.
So should Play-Asia
http://www.play-asia.com/bishoujo-senshi-sailor-moon-collection/13/70pkx (http://www.play-asia.com/bishoujo-senshi-sailor-moon-collection/13/70pkx)
Dude at CCAG today was selling Super Air Zonk for 980$
holy.
penis.
tips.
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2015, 05:08 AMDude at CCAG today was selling Super Air Zonk for 980$
holy.
penis.
tips.
Butt crack smoke! X10000000000000 Speaking of gouging, since when has Cadash commanded such a price? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-NO-OUTTER-BOX-/301516643617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4633cadd21 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-NO-OUTTER-BOX-/301516643617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4633cadd21)
I love the usage of a stock photo for a game that the guy wants that much money for. Yeah, sure buddy. Don't even bother taking a picture of something you expect me to pay ~$200 for.
He will lose case if someone buys that. "Does not match photo" is a valid reason especially since the stock photo is the box and the listing is without the box.
If I had $200 that I could part with for a couple weeks, I would have bought that, filed claim, sent it back in very crappy packing and made sure the manual and stuff got wet.
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 07/26/2015, 05:08 AMDude at CCAG today was selling Super Air Zonk for 980$
holy.
penis.
tips.
You mean
sold Super Air Zonk for $980. Or did a bidding war break out between several people who came upon it at the same time and it went for $2000?
QuoteButt crack smoke! X10000000000000 Speaking of gouging, since when has Cadash commanded such a price? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-NO-OUTTER-BOX-/301516643617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4633cadd21 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-NO-OUTTER-BOX-/301516643617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4633cadd21)
It doesn't, at least not on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx+cadash&_sop=15 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=turbografx+cadash&_sop=15)
Quote from: CrackTiger on 07/26/2015, 04:58 PMQuote from: Psycho Arkhan on 07/26/2015, 05:08 AMDude at CCAG today was selling Super Air Zonk for 980$
holy.
penis.
tips.
You mean sold Super Air Zonk for $980. Or did a bidding war break out between several people who came upon it at the same time and it went for $2000?
Neither. Nobody was stupid enough to buy that shit.
Common sense wins. Hurray!
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/26/2015, 07:37 PMCommon sense wins. Hurray!
Except that someone was abpe to it to that seller for like $700 in the first place.
Vic Ireland sold this game to me personally and was kind enough to sign it.
So now I'm flipping it for hundreds of dollars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325)
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2015, 11:15 PMVic Ireland sold this game to me personally and was kind enough to sign it.
So now I'm flipping it for hundreds of dollars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325)
If I was famous and signed an item for someone pretending to be a fan I'd be offended to see it flipped for tons of cash. But that goes on all the time at game/horror/sci-fi conventions.
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2015, 11:15 PMVic Ireland sold this game to me personally and was kind enough to sign it.
So now I'm flipping it for hundreds of dollars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325)
At least he isn't gouging on shipping on top of that.
...so, you've got fans now?
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2015, 10:00 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 07/27/2015, 09:56 AM...so, you've got fans now?
It is true. I autographed DarkKobold's tit and then later that evening he sold his body on the corner for $5.
That was the best $5 that Joe ever spent.
:)
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2015, 10:00 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 07/27/2015, 09:56 AM...so, you've got fans now?
It is true. I autographed DarkKobold's tit and then later that evening he sold his body on the corner for $5.
"Man-boob" is the preferred nomenclature.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 07/27/2015, 01:17 PMQuote from: guest on 07/27/2015, 10:00 AMQuote from: seieienbu on 07/27/2015, 09:56 AM...so, you've got fans now?
It is true. I autographed DarkKobold's tit and then later that evening he sold his body on the corner for $5.
"Man-boob" is the preferred nomenclature.
Man-tit.
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2015, 01:28 PM:lol:
Points awarded for dig @ Joe and Lebowski references.
Who are you to give out points?
Gouging has become terrible on eBay with rares of all games, but TG16 def has some assholes up there, you would think after 100+ times of relisting you'd lower your prices a bit.
Quote from: viper0hr on 07/27/2015, 08:44 PMGouging has become terrible on eBay with rares of all games, but TG16 def has some assholes up there, you would think after 100+ times of relisting you'd lower your prices a bit.
What a prophetic post from the year 2000!!!!
I only want to be a mod at DoxPhile so my name is green in the chatroom.
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2015, 09:07 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 07/27/2015, 09:06 PMI only want to be a mod at DoxPhile so my name is green in the chatroom.
Not you...
Me?
...no, not me. I'm fired.
My name is GREEN, why can't you make my name green too Aaron? No crystal recharges for you anymore.
NEC related though not exactly Turbo.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505)
But it comes with a remote holy grail.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/28/2015, 10:13 AMNEC related though not exactly Turbo.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505)
I want one of these bad boys. Think they'll take 1% of the asking price.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 07/25/2015, 11:00 PM(s)hit Japan should be inducted into the gougers hall of shame.
They can be so frustrating to deal with. Buying controllers off them is a complete gamble. They tend to rate them all B, whether they're near mint or completely worn out. I got banned from them after claiming a partial refund. Even though I never gave them any negs and spent shit tons with them.
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2015, 11:15 PMVic Ireland sold this game to me personally and was kind enough to sign it.
So now I'm flipping it for hundreds of dollars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325)
I'm surprised he didn't VGA it.
But then I think it's VGA policy on grading that a signed game actually LOWERS its value, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised.
Maybe a bad time to mention I have a few Metal Gear Solid things signed by Kojima & Shinkawa.
Quote from: HyperionAlpha on 07/29/2015, 11:25 AMQuote from: guest on 07/26/2015, 11:15 PMVic Ireland sold this game to me personally and was kind enough to sign it.
So now I'm flipping it for hundreds of dollars.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parasol-Stars-Bubble-Bobble-III-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-SIGNED-SUPER-RARE-/121709716261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5676e325)
I'm surprised he didn't VGA it.
But then I think it's VGA policy on grading that a signed game actually LOWERS its value, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised. Maybe a bad time to mention I have a few Metal Gear Solid things signed by Kojima & Shinkawa.
I thought it was signed by rarebucky. Does that mean my signed Sega Genesis by Tom Kalinske is worth billions?
I was just trying to point out the only "policy" I know of regarding signatures and value influence. Which is a little weird when you think about it. There are lots of ways folks have verified signatures on things in the past, musicians, artists, actors etc. Some game designers do signings like the MGS stuff I have signed, but I guess that it's tough enough to verify most people's signatures that VGA would rather not bother trying. They actually lower the value because it's written on.
Now I'm never planning to sell my signed MGS3... but it's awfully funny to me that something they ought to be able to verify, they treat as damage because they don't even want to try. It's weird enough seeing rarebucky try to sell something he doesn't have wrapped up in a VGA case.
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 07/28/2015, 10:13 AMNEC related though not exactly Turbo.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/171872746505)
A steal at twice the price lmao.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb)
:cry: :cry:
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/02/2015, 04:22 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb)
:cry: :cry:
Am I crazy, or do we know who this seller is?
Billy Goins sounds familiar, but I can't place it...
Quote from: esteban on 08/02/2015, 04:24 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 08/02/2015, 04:22 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb)
:cry: :cry:
Am I crazy, or do we know who this seller is?
Billy Goins sounds familiar, but I can't place it...
WE do indeed esty we do indeed
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/02/2015, 04:22 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-Pc-Engine-Duo-Cd-Lot-Mysterious-Song-/161777777131?hash=item25aab4f9eb)
:cry: :cry:
Looks like they are literally trying to sell a lot of homebrew for twice what they sell for direct.
So who is Billy Goins?
EDIT: just look at his other items and he's selling a used copy of one of those brand new $50 -$70 HuCard converters for $135 (but it
does include a $3 game).
Quote from: Nulltard on 08/02/2015, 05:52 PMWmac
So after pulling the gouged homebrew from his sales thread he's now just trying to rip someone off on eBay?
Even up till the end, he was defiantly arguing that he was asking fair prices. After pretending that he did not know the source and availability of the games, which itself is an admission of pulling collector prices out of his, he then acknowledged it and pulled them from his sales thread. He knows that these aren't 20 year old games which are out of print. You can buy them from the creators and they only get cheaper from the source as time goes on. Now he is consciously trying to rip off ignorant collectards.
Who stood up for wmacdongle again?
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:04 PMWho stood up for wmacdongle again?
I did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not, or maybe he's talking about DK). I've met him in person multiple times. Was always cool with me, and gave me some great deals. Really, I only "stood up for him" against people making fun of his english due to his handicap. I haven't talked to him anymore since his whole deal went down here. Frankly I find it extremely disappointing. I met him through a mutual friend who is a stand-up dude, and maybe as a result of that I gave wmac the benefit of the doubt.
I may have. He sold me Bonk CIB for $15, that seemed like a reasonable deal. I can't comment on any of his other prices but he was cool at least for that transaction.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/02/2015, 11:36 PMQuote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:04 PMWho stood up for wmacdongle again?
I did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not). I've met him in person multiple times. Was always cool with me, and gave me some great deals. Really, I only "stood up for him" against people making fun of his english due to his handicap. I haven't talked to him anymore since his whole deal went down here. Frankly I find it extremely disappointing. I met him through a mutual friend who is a stand-up dude, and maybe as a result of that I gave wmac the benefit of the doubt.
You did the right thing. Wmac's actions should have remained the focus of any "critique"....there was no need to take a cheap shot at him in regard to a disability.
I don't think I said anything, so I failed.
Not that I ever paid much attention to the wmac drama. Still, no excuse.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/02/2015, 11:36 PMQuote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:04 PMWho stood up for wmacdongle again?
I did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not). I've met him in person multiple times. Was always cool with me, and gave me some great deals. Really, I only "stood up for him" against people making fun of his english due to his handicap. I haven't talked to him anymore since his whole deal went down here. Frankly I find it extremely disappointing. I met him through a mutual friend who is a stand-up dude, and maybe as a result of that I gave wmac the benefit of the doubt.
I think we met the guy over at the Portland Retro Gaming Convention (he was selling some Turbo boxes) in 2012 but I'm not so sure if it's the same guy. Just recall him being deaf and that's about it.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/03/2015, 09:29 AMQuote from: CGQuarterly on 08/02/2015, 11:36 PMQuote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:04 PMWho stood up for wmacdongle again?
I did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not). I've met him in person multiple times. Was always cool with me, and gave me some great deals. Really, I only "stood up for him" against people making fun of his english due to his handicap. I haven't talked to him anymore since his whole deal went down here. Frankly I find it extremely disappointing. I met him through a mutual friend who is a stand-up dude, and maybe as a result of that I gave wmac the benefit of the doubt.
I think we met the guy over at the Portland Retro Gaming Convention (he was selling some Turbo boxes) in 2012 but I'm not so sure if it's the same guy. Just recall him being deaf and that's about it.
Nope, that's a different guy. That's actually the "mutual friend' that I mentioned in my last post. He's a great dude.
Quote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:17 PMSomeone with big steel balls, that's for sure! Someone who got boxed games for less than they can presently be had at any rate. Someone who is a man among men, a legend in his own mind, a complete fucking fool, and someone who probably stood up for the likes of you, too.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/02/2015, 11:36 PMI did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not, or maybe he's talking about DK)
I thought Nulltard was referring to himself! :)
Quote from: guest on 08/03/2015, 10:39 AMQuote from: guest on 08/02/2015, 10:17 PMSomeone with big steel balls, that's for sure! Someone who got boxed games for less than they can presently be had at any rate. Someone who is a man among men, a legend in his own mind, a complete fucking fool, and someone who probably stood up for the likes of you, too.
Quote from: CGQuarterly on 08/02/2015, 11:36 PMI did, at first (not sure if Nulltard is referring to me in his post or not, or maybe he's talking about DK)
I thought Nulltard was referring to himself! :)
I thought so, too. Ha!
I don't remember 99% of this silly drama, but sometimes I accidentally stir up old antagonisms. I wish I hadn't.
Hilarious "fact" posted in the description of the $100,000 Magical Chase on eBay:
Quote"The American based Toys-R-Us chain sold brand new copies of TTI's Magical Chase for a mere $19.99 USD brand new back in early February of 1994. Despite it's initial debut release on December 31, 1993, it wasn't distributed by any retail stores other than Toys-R-Us in early 1994. None of the American retailers like Babbages', Electronics Boutique, Funcoland, Software etc. & even The Good Guys! stores never got in their allotted shipment of the uber-rare TTI's MC to sell. All the unsold TTI MC copies that TTI didn't sell was forwarded to Turbo Zone Direct (TZD), a mail-order business that later sold brand new copies of the TTI MC at the jacked up price of $39.99 USD in the later half of 1994 and into the 1995-1996 timeline.
What's even rarer, was to find a complete copy with original TTI box of MC in used condition at a 2nd-hand video game shop that was selling it for a mere $11.99 USD & bought it back in May of 1995. Haven't seen such a complete TTI MC set sold since then."
-Anonymous eBay User
The modern collectard market seems to be more based on lies and deception than the actual subject being "collected". They're basically Ferengi and the only thing more glorious than working over someone else is profit itself.
Quote from: guest on 08/05/2015, 11:12 AMHilarious "fact" posted in the description of the $100,000 Magical Chase on eBay:
Quote"The American based Toys-R-Us chain sold brand new copies of TTI's Magical Chase for a mere $19.99 USD brand new back in early February of 1994. Despite it's initial debut release on December 31, 1993, it wasn't distributed by any retail stores other than Toys-R-Us in early 1994. None of the American retailers like Babbages', Electronics Boutique, Funcoland, Software etc. & even The Good Guys! stores never got in their allotted shipment of the uber-rare TTI's MC to sell. All the unsold TTI MC copies that TTI didn't sell was forwarded to Turbo Zone Direct (TZD), a mail-order business that later sold brand new copies of the TTI MC at the jacked up price of $39.99 USD in the later half of 1994 and into the 1995-1996 timeline.
What's even rarer, was to find a complete copy with original TTI box of MC in used condition at a 2nd-hand video game shop that was selling it for a mere $11.99 USD & bought it back in May of 1995. Haven't seen such a complete TTI MC set sold since then."
-Anonymous eBay User
The modern collectard market seems to be more based on lies and deception than the actual subject being "collected". They're basically Ferengi and the only thing more glorious than working over someone else is profit itself.
@_@ wtf 99,999$ its just a freaking witch game
Love the user TurboZoneDirect1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/05/2015, 01:15 PMLove the user TurboZoneDirect1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785)
You could buy it and make a VERY good case for a Paypal "not as described" claim. He listed it as "Very Good", which means that all original items are included...
Quote from: eBayDVDs & Movies, Music, Video Games
Condition
Description
Brand New
An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details.
Like New
An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Very Good
An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Good
An item in used but good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs, scratches, or cracks. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. VHS or DVD box is included. Video game instructions are included. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Acceptable
An item with obvious and significant wear but is still operational. May have tears or holes in VHS/DVD box. The video game instructions and box may not be included. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
LOL @ Ferengi. It's so obvious that I can't believe I didn't think of it before now. :lol:
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/05/2015, 01:15 PMLove the user TurboZoneDirect1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785)
Funny, i recently sold the manual/poster for BS on ebay. TZD1 put a bid on it and i cancelled it. He promptly emailed me asking why. I responded that many people didnt like him using the name, and his overall slimy practices. Then i put him in my ban list.
Quote from: agent_orange on 08/05/2015, 05:35 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/05/2015, 01:15 PMLove the user TurboZoneDirect1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-Super-cd-rom-2-/321738020741?hash=item4ae9149785)
Funny, i recently sold the manual/poster for BS on ebay. TZD1 put a bid on it and i cancelled it. He promptly emailed me asking why. I responded that many people didnt like him using the name, and his overall slimy practices. Then i put him in my ban list.
Yes, it is totally lame to use that moniker.
If he used RedFrogUSA, it would be more appropriate.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKMAN-NEC-PC-ENGINE-JAPAN-IMPORT-RARE-RARE-NEW-IN-CARDBOARD-SLEEVE-US-SELLER-/331624916113?hash=item4d3662a491 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKMAN-NEC-PC-ENGINE-JAPAN-IMPORT-RARE-RARE-NEW-IN-CARDBOARD-SLEEVE-US-SELLER-/331624916113?hash=item4d3662a491)
Yeah, Imma just leave that there.
I seriously hate this guy/gal. (as well as that bootleegin SOB)
Quote from: turboswimbz on 08/09/2015, 07:30 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKMAN-NEC-PC-ENGINE-JAPAN-IMPORT-RARE-RARE-NEW-IN-CARDBOARD-SLEEVE-US-SELLER-/331624916113?hash=item4d3662a491 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKMAN-NEC-PC-ENGINE-JAPAN-IMPORT-RARE-RARE-NEW-IN-CARDBOARD-SLEEVE-US-SELLER-/331624916113?hash=item4d3662a491)
Yeah, Imma just leave that there.
I seriously hate this guy/gal. (as well as that bootleegin SOB)
"I'll gladly sell bootlegs as rare collectibles at ten times the price, but I
will not deal with any lousy Hawaiians or Puerto Ricans." [-(
1000angrysoccermoms agree:
"Only the dark lord can judge meh!"
(https://i.imgur.com/8KoR0dX.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/1cj0H2M.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8KoR0dX.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/1cj0H2M.jpg) *cue her slow-motion laughing like a jackass for full effect*
$500.... what a douche.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
BEWARE OF THIS LISTING. It is extremely misleading. Everything about the description talks about "cases" and the picture shows 4 cases in the picture. The seller also goes on to say that he has multiple cases (around 20). Based off of this, one would assume that he is selling in 4 case lots. So I ordered and only received one single case in the mail. Seriously, $25 plus shipping for a SINGLE case! They are listed as new old stock from TTI but the front section is used. I actually believe these are Aaron's 3D reprints. I will compare it to a legit case once I get home later today. Fuck this shit bag.
Quote from: guest on 08/20/2015, 01:36 PMQuote from: Desh on 08/20/2015, 01:28 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
BEWARE OF THIS LISTING. It is extremely misleading. Everything about the description talks about "cases" and the picture shows 4 cases in the picture. The seller also goes on to say that he has multiple cases (around 20). Based off of this, one would assume that he is selling in 4 case lots. So I ordered and only received one single case in the mail. Seriously, $25 plus shipping for a SINGLE case! They are listed as new old stock from TTI but the front section is used. I actually believe these are Aaron's 3D reprints. I will compare it to a legit case once I get home later today. Fuck this shit bag.
Heh, yeah, i asked him about it, too. I would have been pissed if i paid $25 and only received 1 case instead of the 4 he has in the picture. Fuck that. $10 sealed sonic spikes all day long if i need/want cases. Plus, i've gotten several spams from him now offering to sell the cases and how he doesn't have many left and blah blah blah... even admits he copies and pastes the message to send to anyone who ever asked a question about the auction.
Re-reading Aaron's post about his printed cases and looking at the pictures, this Ebay seller does seem to have legit new TTi cases. Screw this guy for being misleading.
Quote from: Desh on 08/20/2015, 01:28 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/191659123902?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
BEWARE OF THIS LISTING. It is extremely misleading. Everything about the description talks about "cases" and the picture shows 4 cases in the picture. The seller also goes on to say that he has multiple cases (around 20). Based off of this, one would assume that he is selling in 4 case lots. So I ordered and only received one single case in the mail. Seriously, $25 plus shipping for a SINGLE case! They are listed as new old stock from TTI but the front section is used. I actually believe these are Aaron's 3D reprints. I will compare it to a legit case once I get home later today. Fuck this shit bag.
They are not 3D reprints, I can tell you that for sure.
Check and see if they're the replacement cases TZD sold, which would presumably be the same as what TTi sold (if they ever did). They're very nice, but they're recognizably different from originals.
This is just dumb:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REGISTRATION-CARD-ONLY-RENNY-BLASTER-pc-engine-turbo-duo-cd-import-jp-/351400444899?hash=item51d11943e3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/REGISTRATION-CARD-ONLY-RENNY-BLASTER-pc-engine-turbo-duo-cd-import-jp-/351400444899?hash=item51d11943e3)
Ha! That's for the seriously hardcore collectarding peeps.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 08/27/2015, 03:48 PMThis is just dumb:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REGISTRATION-CARD-ONLY-RENNY-BLASTER-pc-engine-turbo-duo-cd-import-jp-/351400444899?hash=item51d11943e3 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/REGISTRATION-CARD-ONLY-RENNY-BLASTER-pc-engine-turbo-duo-cd-import-jp-/351400444899?hash=item51d11943e3)
OK, screw 16-bit (the seller).
We laugh and think nah, he'll never find a sucker for that, but I remember the guy that sold that clear plastic cartridge bag for, what was it, $20-$30 or something... :/
Quote from: NightWolve on 08/27/2015, 04:52 PMWe laugh and think nah, he'll never find a sucker for that, but I remember the guy that sold that clear plastic cartridge bag for, what was it, $20-$30 or something... :/
Wait...did he actually sell it? I know he was attempting to sell it...
:)
Quote from: esteban on 08/27/2015, 05:42 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 08/27/2015, 04:52 PMWe laugh and think nah, he'll never find a sucker for that, but I remember the guy that sold that clear plastic cartridge bag for, what was it, $20-$30 or something... :/
Wait...did he actually sell it? I know he was attempting to sell it...
:)
I thought I remember it being sold.
Quote from: guest on 08/27/2015, 05:44 PMQuote from: esteban on 08/27/2015, 05:42 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 08/27/2015, 04:52 PMWe laugh and think nah, he'll never find a sucker for that, but I remember the guy that sold that clear plastic cartridge bag for, what was it, $20-$30 or something... :/
Wait...did he actually sell it? I know he was attempting to sell it...
:)
I thought I remember it being sold.
Damn! You would think I would remember that bit!
Quote from: esteban on 08/27/2015, 05:47 PMQuote from: guest on 08/27/2015, 05:44 PMQuote from: esteban on 08/27/2015, 05:42 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 08/27/2015, 04:52 PMWe laugh and think nah, he'll never find a sucker for that, but I remember the guy that sold that clear plastic cartridge bag for, what was it, $20-$30 or something... :/
Wait...did he actually sell it? I know he was attempting to sell it...
:)
I thought I remember it being sold.
Damn! You would think I would remember that bit!
You're not....are you?
not much of a gouge since its bids...but still so fucking gross
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281784635861&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281784635861&alt=web)
Quote from: agent_orange on 08/27/2015, 09:43 PMnot much of a gouge since its bids...but still so fucking gross
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281784635861&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281784635861&alt=web)
Ok, I started a thread inspired by this.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:40 PMLolololol....
http://ebay.com/itm/231674626823 (http://ebay.com/itm/231674626823)
For $699.99 I will but my turbo magazine and binder of bliss for sale.
Extra bonus lulz: zoom in on the mailing labels. Makes me extra grrr about this one.
Considering I just raffled mine off grrrr.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:40 PMLolololol....
http://ebay.com/itm/231674626823 (http://ebay.com/itm/231674626823)
For $699.99 I will but my turbo magazine and binder of bliss for sale.
Extra bonus lulz: zoom in on the mailing labels. Makes me extra grrr about this one.
Christopher Brown? Or the fact that they were all sent to Indiana and are now being sold from Canada?
What's the deal with the labels? Somebody from here?
I have to buy an issue or two myself to fill in some holes where I think there were delivery problems, it kills me it will have someone else's name on those issues.
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:55 PMCA in this case is California I think.
The name on the magazines, however, belongs to a revered member. Makes me sad to see these on the bay for megabux, because I'm sure they were sold for a fair price by him originally.
Can't imagine someone will spring $700 just for magazines and some books. At least I hope not...
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/02/2015, 07:57 PMQuote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:55 PMCA in this case is California I think.
The name on the magazines, however, belongs to a revered member. Makes me sad to see these on the bay for megabux, because I'm sure they were sold for a fair price by him originally.
Can't imagine someone will spring $700 just for magazines and some books. At least I hope not...
About as dumb as someone spending $$$ for a card board box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Never-used-Turbo-Grafx-16-PAL-Console-NOT-FOR-USA-CANADA-DAMAGED-BOX-/171787344599?hash=item27ff52dad7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Never-used-Turbo-Grafx-16-PAL-Console-NOT-FOR-USA-CANADA-DAMAGED-BOX-/171787344599?hash=item27ff52dad7)
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:56 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 09/02/2015, 07:53 PMWhat's the deal with the labels? Somebody from here?
I have to buy an issue or two myself to fill in some holes where I think there were delivery problems, it kills me it will have someone else's name on those issues.
The labels are easy enough to peel off. Pm me if you want my super secret top secret technique.
Oh I wouldn't risk doing that! I still have to see which ones I'm missing, it's only 1 or 2 I think.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/02/2015, 08:00 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 09/02/2015, 07:57 PMQuote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:55 PMCA in this case is California I think.
The name on the magazines, however, belongs to a revered member. Makes me sad to see these on the bay for megabux, because I'm sure they were sold for a fair price by him originally.
Can't imagine someone will spring $700 just for magazines and some books. At least I hope not...
About as dumb as someone spending $$$ for a card board box.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Never-used-Turbo-Grafx-16-PAL-Console-NOT-FOR-USA-CANADA-DAMAGED-BOX-/171787344599?hash=item27ff52dad7 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Never-used-Turbo-Grafx-16-PAL-Console-NOT-FOR-USA-CANADA-DAMAGED-BOX-/171787344599?hash=item27ff52dad7)
Hunh? The system is included, just no pack in game. Still too high though...
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2015, 07:55 PMCA in this case is California I think.
The auction page definitely states "Located in Canada".
Not eBay but gouging related. In Disc Replay in Flint, MI they had a couple TG-16 games in case with manual: Darkwing Duck and Cadash. Their price? $150 each. Cadash is probably 1/3 on eBay (and still too much) but Darkwing Duck WTF?? Why so expensive?
(https://i.imgur.com/KayYhzY.jpg)
(sorry for bad picture, cheap shit cell phone camera)
They had another rare gem and someone with a bad case of tourette syndrome was hitting the keypad too many times:
(https://i.imgur.com/4WTc58U.jpg)
I don't care for "Not for Resale" variation but there's about 2 9's too many somewhere to the left of decimal point.
Quote from: wilykat on 09/04/2015, 03:15 AMI don't care for "Not for Resale" variation but there's about 2 9's too many somewhere to the left of decimal point.
If that is the gray version, that is actually pretty much the going rate for that cart. Its hard to tell from the photo.
I wouldn't say $2120 (with tax) is 'close', seeing as the two recent ebay auctions went for $1875 and $1600. In any case, that's an awful lot of pennies for something not all that rare.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/04/2015, 03:43 PMI wouldn't say $2120 (with tax) is 'close', seeing as the two recent ebay auctions went for $1875 and $1600. In any case, that's an awful lot of pennies for something not all that rare.
You're saying that asking $250 - $500 above "fair market value" is gouging?
Quote from: CrackTiger on 09/04/2015, 04:24 PMYou're saying that asking $250 - $500 above "fair market value" is gouging?
Perish the thought!!! :lol:
Has anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
Yarr, that's bat shit crazy (and not a sold price). Soldier Blade has been pricey for years, but you should still be able to snag a sealed copy for less than a tenth of that or boxed complete copy for 1/20th.
Quote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
Whenever I feel like a good frown, I like to visit this thread. Gotta love the installment payment option - only "$834 for 6 months"!
Quote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
I'd buy them all up and give them away here to those that deserve them.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/08/2015, 11:35 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
I'd buy them all up and give them away here to those that deserve them.
+1, I would too especially if I had it already. What has become of our beloved hobby? It just seems people want to get rich quick and see this as an "investment" instead of entertainment. If you are going to invest in something, go invest in stocks and precious metals and leave my retro games alone! lol
People go to ebay because they dont knowbor care about the community. They dont the hasstle of waiting for somebody on a forum to have the excact game in the exact condition they are looking for. They will pay a premium for that laziness. I am guilty myself. Cant lie about it. I try to keep it at a minimun and refuse to pay the stupid prices. Although i dont have a high post count here i used to spend quite a bit of time on the instant message board. Its all about supporting the gaming community. Too bad people whom have no interest in the games are sitting aroung messing with the economy of our hobby.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
You know, I've had daydreams like that too. Winning the lottery and buying as many games as I want and quitting school/job to just play all day long. The problem is, the dumbass seller would then get the money they're asking for. There's no winning in any situation!
Quote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 12:42 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
You know, I've had daydreams like that too. Winning the lottery and buying as many games as I want and quitting school/job to just play all day long. The problem is, the dumbass seller would then get the money they're asking for. There's no winning in any situation!
It's becoming harder for someone to get into retro gaming as those dumb ass re-sellers are buying everything and selling them at a premium. The only kids that will be privileged to play these systems are the ones connected to someone in a community like this (a lot of good and generous people here). I can't imagine 20 years from now what the prices will be like.
Quote from: fsa on 09/09/2015, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 12:42 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
You know, I've had daydreams like that too. Winning the lottery and buying as many games as I want and quitting school/job to just play all day long. The problem is, the dumbass seller would then get the money they're asking for. There's no winning in any situation!
It's becoming harder for someone to get into retro gaming as those dumb ass re-sellers are buying everything and selling them at a premium. The only kids that will be privileged to play these systems are the ones connected to someone in a community like this (a lot of good and generous people here). I can't imagine 20 years from now what the prices will be like.
As soon as folks start realizing that the "gotta have them all!" mentality is retarded asshattery, then prices will naturally lower, save on the few super high ticket items.
I'm gonna just leave this here: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom (http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom)
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/09/2015, 10:30 AMI'm gonna just leave this here: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom (http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom)
So his best offer on a $599 Duo was $575? lol
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/09/2015, 11:03 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/09/2015, 10:30 AMI'm gonna just leave this here: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom (http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=10&threadid=152354&StartRow=1#bottom)
So his best offer on a $599 Duo was $575? lol
Lots and lots of buttcrack smoking going on. :/
And seeing this makes me want to mouse proof my duo power adapter lol.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-TURBO-DUO-TURBO-GRAFX-TG-16-CD-AC-POWER-ADAPTER-/252083520900?hash=item3ab1594584 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-TURBO-DUO-TURBO-GRAFX-TG-16-CD-AC-POWER-ADAPTER-/252083520900?hash=item3ab1594584)
Wowza. For that kind of money, I'd rather forget the box and get a TurboDuo and a stack of games or a PCE Duo and an even bigger stack of games.
I can't remember the name of the collectard who rage quit here after he wasn't worshiped for his OMEGA status, but he's all over that nintendoage thread, bragging about overpaying and offering to buy the already overpriced Duo, should the guy decide to "flip" it.
Check out the signature of one of the posters:
NES 628/768 carts
SNES 154/726 carts
N64 119/296 carts
GEN 144/709 carts
GB 60/511 carts
GBC 41/447 carts
GBA 40/1044 carts
Quote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 10:09 AMQuote from: fsa on 09/09/2015, 09:57 AMQuote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 12:42 AMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
You know, I've had daydreams like that too. Winning the lottery and buying as many games as I want and quitting school/job to just play all day long. The problem is, the dumbass seller would then get the money they're asking for. There's no winning in any situation!
It's becoming harder for someone to get into retro gaming as those dumb ass re-sellers are buying everything and selling them at a premium. The only kids that will be privileged to play these systems are the ones connected to someone in a community like this (a lot of good and generous people here). I can't imagine 20 years from now what the prices will be like.
As soon as folks start realizing that the "gotta have them all!" mentality is retarded asshattery, then prices will naturally lower, save on the few super high ticket items.
And those collectards can keep their high ticket items, while I'll be playing Bonk and probably having more fun too.
I wouldn't say Turbobs are pricey just because collectards gotta have a complete collection, seeing as very few of the pricey (well over $100) games aren't also very good games. If they were all cheap and plentiful, who wouldn't want a Magical Chase, Beyond Shadowgate, or Dungeon Explorer II?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/09/2015, 03:43 PMI wouldn't say Turbobs are pricey just because collectards gotta have a complete collection, seeing as very few of the pricey (well over $100) games aren't also very good games. If they were all cheap and plentiful, who wouldn't want a Magical Chase, Beyond Shadowgate, or Dungeon Explorer II?
I was thinking more that the mentality of "collect everything!" leads to higher prices all the way around, but I did make a point in excepting high ticket items. Panzer Dragoon Saga, Magical Chase, etc. etc. would still be high. But if everything else were depressed, then their price wouldn't be as much of a sting.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
I have a sealed copy of Sapphire on the way that I'm going to open and play, but only after I scan, photo and video it to compare to the bootlegs.
Quote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 04:27 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/08/2015, 11:30 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/08/2015, 04:48 PMHas anyone seen this one, I love Shmups but this is f**king off the charts. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-1992-BIG-BOX-NEW-SEALED-VERY-RARE/262002400137)
If I were a millionaire who had cash to blow, I would buy up all the sealed copies and open and play them. This is about the most retarded thing ever.
I have a sealed copy of Sapphire on the way that I'm going to open and play, but only after I scan, photo and video it to compare to the bootlegs.
I always buy sealed games if I can, I just want "new" if I can get it. I open them all up, too. Recently I had a sealed Lords of Thunder and Ys IV but I finally cracked them both open last year I think.
I assume this this awesome seller, who must know everything about Turbo DUOs has only done the very best region mod and cap replacement job ever......
And its ONLY 600 DOLLARS! #TheDeals
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-PC-Engine-Duo-Region-free-MINT-TG-16-/321790073894?hash=item4aec2edc26 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-CD-TurboDuo-Black-Console-NTSC-PC-Engine-Duo-Region-free-MINT-TG-16-/321790073894?hash=item4aec2edc26)
ALSO CHECK OUT BONUS
" We will throw a surprise game dependent on availability( Fatal Fury 2 or World Heroes)
You will need to purchase Arcade Card aside from this unit so please do your research online
If we are out of this game then we will send 2 random Japanese HU-CARDS without case or we can ****reorder ****
Fatal Fury 2
or World Heroes. These games are becoming rarer everyday ."
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Not turbo, but WTF?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191681468027&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191681468027&globalID=EBAY-US)
Quote from: agent_orange on 09/13/2015, 10:52 AMNot turbo, but WTF?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191681468027&globalID=EBAY-US (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191681468027&globalID=EBAY-US)
Tobias? Are you paying attention? Get that Dracula X coffin controller in the next PCE Works release!
It's "art."
QuoteI am Constantin Dubois Choulik, French artist based in Lille, France. You're buying directly from the artist here. Included in the sale is an official statement of sale from the artist, signed, stating that this is a unique piece.
What a douche nozzle.
What a bullshit. If I'd like to, I could fabricate this by myself using most basic tools and cheap plywood.
Bargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Quote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 05:36 PMBargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Sonic Spike sells for $20 MIB on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 07:24 PMQuote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 05:36 PMBargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Sonic Spike sells for $20 MIB on eBay.
The seller is also selling a TV Sports Hockey for $50. The funny thing is that one of his cheapest games is actually Bonk's Adventure.
Quote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 07:42 PMQuote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 07:24 PMQuote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 05:36 PMBargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Sonic Spike sells for $20 MIB on eBay.
The seller is also selling a TV Sports Hockey for $50. The funny thing is that one of his cheapest games is actually Bonk's Adventure.
Apparently, the seller lives in a Bizzaro World where sports games command a premium price.
Quote from: esteban on 09/14/2015, 08:01 PMQuote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 07:42 PMQuote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 07:24 PMQuote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 05:36 PMBargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Sonic Spike sells for $20 MIB on eBay.
The seller is also selling a TV Sports Hockey for $50. The funny thing is that one of his cheapest games is actually Bonk's Adventure.
Apparently, the seller lives in a Bizzaro World where sports games command a premium price.
Bonk's time has come and gone, but Hockey still remains a popular sport so that has to increase the value.
^ Exactly!
Quite reasonable, actually.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 09/09/2015, 06:47 PM(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511143556im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/bminus.jpg)
I didn't knew Duos had a power switch at the back of the console... in fact mine doesn't. Must be a special r4r3 edition, huh.
Quote from: guest on 09/14/2015, 09:21 PMQuote from: guest on 09/09/2015, 06:47 PM(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511143556im_/http://superpcenginegrafx.net/misc/bminus.jpg)
I didn't knew Duos had a power switch at the back of the console... in fact mine doesn't. Must be a special r4r3 edition, huh.
Or a Keith Courage mod switch edition. :)
All I want is to find a nice copy of Ys I&II. I'd love one with the box if possible, honestly. I have the Japanese version, and play it pretty regularly, but I want the US version because I love the English voice cast. I just can't justify paying $70-100 on E-Bay for a game I already own the Japanese disc and PSN re-releases of, as well as pretty much every remake to date.
I'm also watching this right now:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web)
...and have no idea if it's anywhere around a reasonable price or not. I have a Japanese Duo-R, so this is my one option for having English versions of Bonk 1+2 that I can actually play on it without a mod / converter / etc...
Quote from: shawnji on 09/16/2015, 06:18 AMAll I want is to find a nice copy of Ys I&II. I'd love one with the box if possible, honestly. I have the Japanese version, and play it pretty regularly, but I want the US version because I love the English voice cast. I just can't justify paying $70-100 on E-Bay for a game I already own the Japanese disc and PSN re-releases of, as well as pretty much every remake to date.
I'm also watching this right now:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web)
...and have no idea if it's anywhere around a reasonable price or not. I have a Japanese Duo-R, so this is my one option for having English versions of Bonk 1+2 that I can actually play on it without a mod / converter / etc...
That's a quite a gouge considering Gamedude sells it for half that.
Quote from: shawnji on 09/16/2015, 06:18 AMAll I want is to find a nice copy of Ys I&II. I'd love one with the box if possible, honestly. I have the Japanese version, and play it pretty regularly, but I want the US version because I love the English voice cast. I just can't justify paying $70-100 on E-Bay for a game I already own the Japanese disc and PSN re-releases of, as well as pretty much every remake to date.
I'm also watching this right now:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web)
...and have no idea if it's anywhere around a reasonable price or not. I have a Japanese Duo-R, so this is my one option for having English versions of Bonk 1+2 that I can actually play on it without a mod / converter / etc...
I hear you about Ys. I already own it on the SMS, PSP, PC and PSN but have always wanted to play the Turbo version because of the acclaim. Tough to justify such a steep purchase (add 30% to Canada) for a game that has been re-released on dozens of platforms but that's the Turbo for you. Might be sacrilege but I am kind of partial to the chip tune music in the SMS version versus all the arrangements in the other versions of the game I've played...
Quote from: shawnji on 09/16/2015, 06:18 AMAll I want is to find a nice copy of Ys I&II. I'd love one with the box if possible, honestly. I have the Japanese version, and play it pretty regularly, but I want the US version because I love the English voice cast. I just can't justify paying $70-100 on E-Bay for a game I already own the Japanese disc and PSN re-releases of, as well as pretty much every remake to date.
I'm also watching this right now:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web)
...and have no idea if it's anywhere around a reasonable price or not. I have a Japanese Duo-R, so this is my one option for having English versions of Bonk 1+2 that I can actually play on it without a mod / converter / etc...
"I know you are searching for the secrets contained within the books, and you have done well so far. I am impressed with your daring ambition, but of course you are still defenseless against my superior powers! The name Dark Fact will be the scourge off all men to come muwahaha- oh you are brave but you are also a fool! You have no chance without the protection of the silver equipment. Knave! Prepare to die!" - Dark Fact (Source: My Childhood)
Love the US release.
Quote from: shawnji on 09/16/2015, 06:18 AMAll I want is to find a nice copy of Ys I&II. I'd love one with the box if possible, honestly. I have the Japanese version, and play it pretty regularly, but I want the US version because I love the English voice cast. I just can't justify paying $70-100 on E-Bay for a game I already own the Japanese disc and PSN re-releases of, as well as pretty much every remake to date.
I'm also watching this right now:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=281795803897&alt=web)
...and have no idea if it's anywhere around a reasonable price or not. I have a Japanese Duo-R, so this is my one option for having English versions of Bonk 1+2 that I can actually play on it without a mod / converter / etc...
You're in luck:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile)
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/16/2015, 09:03 AMThat's a quite a gouge considering Gamedude sells it for half that.
Whoa. Gamedude, you say? I'd definitely take the plunge for that price.
Quote from: guest on 09/16/2015, 05:22 PMYou're in luck:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile)
Oh, nice! I'm envious of whoever got that boxed copy for $37. Thanks man!
Quote from: shawnji on 09/16/2015, 07:02 PMQuote from: BigusSchmuck on 09/16/2015, 09:03 AMThat's a quite a gouge considering Gamedude sells it for half that.
Whoa. Gamedude, you say? I'd definitely take the plunge for that price.
Quote from: guest on 09/16/2015, 05:22 PMYou're in luck:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20i%20ii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_trksid=p2045573.m1684&_mwBanner=1&rt=nc&redirect=mobile)
Oh, nice! I'm envious of whoever got that boxed copy for $37. Thanks man!
why do you need the box?
Kind of a bummer the TurboDuo I bought and the pack-in version of Ys Book I&II didn't include its original box, just the CD case and manual - still a great deal though... As it has a very special value to me, I would've liked to have had it, but ah well. :/
Quote from: CrackTiger on 09/14/2015, 07:24 PMQuote from: grolt on 09/14/2015, 05:36 PMBargain at two times the price:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-Turbografx-Sonic-Spike-/262049124471?hash=item3d03585077)
Sonic Spike sells for $20 MIB on eBay.
It sells for $10 sealed on Amazon.
Everyone knows that Monster Lair was overprinted and that sealed copies are easy to find. But what about a much less common dirty/worn sealed copy? How about $350:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monster-Lair-TurboGrafx-CD-Brand-New-Factory-Sealed-VERY-RARE/171932060234?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32480%26meid%3D0d8f4cb6367d4fb18c8890b083f7fa35%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141754394935&rt=nc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monster-Lair-TurboGrafx-CD-Brand-New-Factory-Sealed-VERY-RARE/171932060234?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D32480%26meid%3D0d8f4cb6367d4fb18c8890b083f7fa35%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141754394935&rt=nc)
Has anyone seen this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231482070297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231482070297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
A new case of 20 Avenue Pad 6 controllers for $1,574.99. That is only $78.75 each! A steel at twice the price!
20 each for the controllers, $1175 for teh rarez master carton box.
I saw a graded controller in box gem mint 10 sold for $1000 at Manhattan Mall.
Quote from: IvanBeavkov on 09/17/2015, 01:53 PMHas anyone seen this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231482070297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/231482070297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
A new case of 20 Avenue Pad 6 controllers for $1,574.99. That is only $78.75 each! A steel at twice the price!
Hah! I kind of regretted my purchase in the 90's for $39.99, but it works fine.
I bought a nice Avenue 6 and a loosie Street Fighter II CE for $30... on this very forum!
Found this great price on Jack Nicklaus Golf today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca)
The BIN price is a joke, but the starting price isn't very surprising. The huey is cheap, but the CD version Jack has sold for $100 repeatedly for years.
Same guy is also selling JB Harold for $150... tell me that's not the going rate on that also, is it? I always wanted a JB Harold.
Hell no, that's a cheap one.
frown.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/18/2015, 12:57 PMFound this great price on Jack Nicklaus Golf today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca)
The CD version has been getting crazy prices for years now.
Quote from: guest on 09/18/2015, 02:45 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 09/18/2015, 12:57 PMFound this great price on Jack Nicklaus Golf today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-Jack-Nicklaus-Turbo-CD-Golf-new-sealed-free-shipping-/201427452618?hash=item2ee60302ca)
The CD version has been getting crazy prices for years now.
Yeah, now that I posted it I think I vaguely remember something about that. Shame, I looked up the Japanese version and it's like 10 bucks.
As for JB Harold, I saw on one page that the Japanese version of JBH is in English... can anyone confirm?
Just tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/18/2015, 11:46 PMJust tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Holy hell that's convoluted.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/19/2015, 12:14 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/18/2015, 11:46 PMJust tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Holy hell that's convoluted.
Yeah, but once it is in English and you see what the menu options are, it makes sense...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/18/2015, 11:46 PMJust tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Thank you! That certainly gives me the option to pick up the import now. Not only do I love the music (I think there was a track or two on the extra music disc that came with UY) and am a fan of detective stories, JB Harold's name is actually really similar to my own. That's always been a cool thing to me. Imma price ebay now. Unless somebody here has one for sale...
Quote from: johnnykonami on 09/19/2015, 12:19 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/18/2015, 11:46 PMJust tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Thank you! That certainly gives me the option to pick up the import now. Not only do I love the music (I think there was a track or two on the extra music disc that came with UY) and am a fan of detective stories, JB Harold's name is actually really similar to my own. That's always been a cool thing to me. Imma price ebay now. Unless somebody here has one for sale...
As a general rule established members should always try to buy or sell from the forum first. Make a WTB thread.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/19/2015, 12:27 AMQuote from: johnnykonami on 09/19/2015, 12:19 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/18/2015, 11:46 PMJust tried the following process on my Japanese copy - worked fine - plus once you have the text in English, you can see an option for the voices to be in English too...
(from https://iwasateenagepcenginefan.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/so-uh-how-do-i-play-j-b-harold-murder-club-in-english/ )
1) Start the game. You're at the screen where the woman says, "Hi, JB!" Press Button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
2) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to a sixth command. Select this one.
3) Now you're at a screen with a gun. Press button I to bring up a menu with five commands.
4) You want NONE of those commands. Press right on the D-pad to get to two more commands. Select the top one.
5) Two more commands come up. Pick the bottom one.
6) The menu disappears. Press button I to bring it up again and voila! English text.
Thank you! That certainly gives me the option to pick up the import now. Not only do I love the music (I think there was a track or two on the extra music disc that came with UY) and am a fan of detective stories, JB Harold's name is actually really similar to my own. That's always been a cool thing to me. Imma price ebay now. Unless somebody here has one for sale...
As a general rule established members should always try to buy or sell from the forum first. Make a WTB thread.
I would certainly rather. Will do!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371449692886&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371449692886&alt=web)
Quote from: agent_orange on 09/26/2015, 09:46 AMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371449692886&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371449692886&alt=web)
Same numbnuts has this abomination:
Shrek Treasure Hunt for Playstation - new $1449.50
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Sealed-Shrek-Treasure-Hunt-Sony-Silver-Factory-Strip-Minor-Crack-Case-/400998738426?hash=item5d5d6329fa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Sealed-Shrek-Treasure-Hunt-Sony-Silver-Factory-Strip-Minor-Crack-Case-/400998738426?hash=item5d5d6329fa)
Which is going begging on Amazon for $6.85
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Sealed-Shrek-Treasure-Hunt-Sony-Silver-Factory-Strip-Minor-Crack-Case-/400998738426?hash=item5d5d6329fa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Sealed-Shrek-Treasure-Hunt-Sony-Silver-Factory-Strip-Minor-Crack-Case-/400998738426?hash=item5d5d6329fa)
Hurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobiass' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobias' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller than bought one off him ??
Anyway, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Yep me too!
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobias' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Reported :)
Also reported.
Anyone have Konami's email? They used to be hawks about this sort of thing.
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobias' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
reported.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/30/2015, 11:13 AMAnyone have Konami's email? They used to be hawks about this sort of thing.
I don't think Konami cares about anything anymore.
Quote from: guest on 09/30/2015, 11:32 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/30/2015, 11:13 AMAnyone have Konami's email? They used to be hawks about this sort of thing.
I don't think Konami cares about anything anymore.
*sadface*
This kalls for another appearance of Konami Kat. :)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff216/Sephiroth1975/General/Gaming/KonamiCatMeme.gif~original)
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 12:19 PMThis kalls for another appearance of Konami Kat. :)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff216/Sephiroth1975/General/Gaming/KonamiCatMeme.gif~original)
It really is sad how the mighty have fallen. I was playing some snes and genesis games yesterday and after about 4 hours of playing I realized that every game I played or considered playing was Konami.
Zombies ate my neighbors, contra hard corps, castlevania bloodlines, sunset riders.
I've little doubt Tobias will include a 'free' translated disc with every purchase (whether you ask for it or not), but why pay 99 euros for one brand new (with Force Gear too) when you can pay more than twice as much for a used copy? Fucking morons. ](*,)
Quote from: HotJuicyBurgers on 09/30/2015, 12:59 PMIt really is sad how the mighty have fallen. I was playing some snes and genesis games yesterday and after about 4 hours of playing I realized that every game I played or considered playing was Konami.
Zombies ate my neighbors, contra hard corps, castlevania bloodlines, sunset riders.
Yeah, Konami was one of my favorite companies growing up to where it was on a special support list of mine (as was SquareSoft and Capcom), so if saw a game by them on the store shelf, I'd buy it even though in most cases I was backlogged by tons of other games - having put gaming on standby in my life - and it'd be years before I'd get around to playing much of anything... I just wanted to make sure my dollars counted in support of the industry.
So yeah, if you look at my collection of originals, you'll see mostly games made by SquareSoft, Capcom, Konami, and then Sony for PS1/PS2 (and one PS3, MetalGearSolid 4) on down to others like Nintendo for the NES/SNES, etc.. Another company was Working Designs while they were still making PS1 games. I had picked up Arc the Lad collection from Target for $79.99 as one of the final ones, the 2nd time I had spent that much on a game, the first being Dracula X (Konami) from an import shop whose number I got off the back of an EGM magazine...
Well, all good things... Heh, this tangent reminded me of the others who came and went far quicker too like SunSoft and Quintet (founded by the Ys/Adol creator!), etc. Those were great losses! ANYWAY!
Konami will always be one of my favorite game companies. The past decade though it seemed like they were only a publisher with no in-house game studios anymore. Even japanese games were being dev'd internationally. Almost the only reason i liked the snes was because of Konami.
I reported it, but I don't think I've ever seen ebay take one down for being counterfeit.
The fact its going strong over $200 is pretty crazy. If they don't take it down, I'm willing to bet it will probably go for over $300. These people are really really dumb.
I reported it as well
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 01:27 PMQuote from: HotJuicyBurgers on 09/30/2015, 12:59 PMIt really is sad how the mighty have fallen. I was playing some snes and genesis games yesterday and after about 4 hours of playing I realized that every game I played or considered playing was Konami.
Zombies ate my neighbors, contra hard corps, castlevania bloodlines, sunset riders.
Yeah, Konami was one of my favorite companies growing up to where it was on a special support list of mine (as was SquareSoft and Capcom), so if saw a game by them on the store shelf, I'd buy it even though in most cases I was backlogged by tons of other games - having put gaming on standby in my life - and it'd be years before I'd get around to playing much of anything... I just wanted to make sure my dollars counted in support of the industry.
So yeah, if you look at my collection of originals, you'll see mostly games made by SquareSoft, Capcom, Konami, and then Sony for PS1/PS2 (and one PS3, MetalGearSolid 4) on down to others like Nintendo for the NES/SNES, etc.. Another company was Working Designs while they were still making PS1 games. I had picked up Arc the Lad collection from Target for $79.99 as one of the final ones, the 2nd time I had spent that much on a game, the first being Dracula X (Konami) from an import shop whose number I got off the back of an EGM magazine...
Well, all good things... Heh, this tangent reminded me of the others who came and went far quicker too like SunSoft and Quintet (founded by the Ys/Adol creator!), etc. Those were great losses! ANYWAY!
Great story, and I'm sure there are countless people that hold similar opinions as us. It seems like most companies just don't give a shit about much anymore, it just seems like Konami has really stepped up their game in this department unfortunately.
They really should've (and seems like they could've) waited a bit for all this shakeup stuff, i.e. excising Hideo Kojima's name, pronouncements about more focus on mobile or gambling games, fitness centers, etc. until AFTER Metal Gear Solid V got out the door... Very bad PR move. Maybe this way though did cause more net positive sales since we've essentially learned this will be Kojima's last game with Konami after working there for 30 years, but on the flipside, I think with all the souring it caused at the same time, it could very well have negatively affected sales... I dunno. :/
Interesting that his story made Forbes and Telegraph!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/06/02/understanding-what-has-really-happened-at-konami/ (http://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/06/02/understanding-what-has-really-happened-at-konami/)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/farewell-sausage-kojima-leaving-konami-is-a-good-thing/ (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/what-to-play/farewell-sausage-kojima-leaving-konami-is-a-good-thing/)
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobiass' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Reported. If it's clearly listed as a bootleg or repro I usually turn a blind eye, but this is ridiculous. I can't even believe how many people have bid on this thing.
Quote from: shawnji on 09/30/2015, 07:36 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobiass' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Reported. If it's clearly listed as a bootleg or repro I usually turn a blind eye, but this is ridiculous. I can't even believe how many people have bid on this thing.
Oh I can. [-(
I reported it too.
If they dont pull it soon then it might just have to be bid up to a million to force their hand.
lol http://twitter.com/Badtzmzo/status/649585004712980480
Pachinko monies, brah. :lol:
They're not worried, because Drac X is a traditional Vampire Killer theme. It won't dent their profits from the "sexual violence" enthusiasts they're catering to now.
Konami seemed to stop caring when they also dropped their old logo:
(https://i.imgur.com/HwwIGxU.png)
Quote from: wilykat on 10/01/2015, 09:23 PMKonami seemed to stop caring when they also dropped their old logo:
(https://i.imgur.com/HwwIGxU.png)
I can't see this and not think of the two jingles that konami has used.
http://youtu.be/oCvpQKY0Ly4
http://youtu.be/NImW-Rs8eK8
Quote from: Mathius on 09/30/2015, 07:42 PMQuote from: shawnji on 09/30/2015, 07:36 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 09/30/2015, 09:49 AMHurry guys, hit those eBay "Report Item" links on Tobiass' behalf! ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
We got a Tobias bootleg special of Dracula X with at least 57 bids going, 4 days left!
The seller is located in Toyko, Japan, so Tobias has an approved contact there or it just happened to be the case it was a reseller that bought one off him ?? Whatever the case, I went the full distance and reported it as a copyright violation in the selections and added comment text that it's a bootleg, etc.
Reported. If it's clearly listed as a bootleg or repro I usually turn a blind eye, but this is ridiculous. I can't even believe how many people have bid on this thing.
Oh I can. [-(
And its still there... :/
I'm surprised the price hasn't gone even higher.
Quote from: guest on 10/02/2015, 11:33 AMI'm surprised the price hasn't gone even higher.
Yeah. Cause of morons like this.
http://youtu.be/9r5TXsVl6vo
Quote from: geise on 10/02/2015, 12:47 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 10/02/2015, 11:33 AMI'm surprised the price hasn't gone even higher.
Yeah. Cause of morons like this.
http://youtu.be/9r5TXsVl6vo
I'm on my phone and can't watch tge video. Is that the one where he says that you can trust PCEWorks and how they'd never try to pass off bootlegs as authentic? If so, I guess that he has no intention of taking down that video, since he heard enough of the animeforever/fudoh/20thAnv/PCEWorks/Tobias/Hudson Soft backstory a long time ago now.
Not sure. I was to annoyed to watch the whole thing. He shows off Beyond Shadowgate and Might and Magic III in crazy VHS disney style boxes :lol:
He talks about how he could never find those two games in the stores "back in the day" . Really when you hear him talk about it I have a feeling he's lying and got into the pc-e with the retro boom. He seem's like yet another "try to hard" youtuber to make it seem like he was a major supporter of the system back in the day. I could be totally wrong but that's how it seems to me, especially with buying and supporting this trash. This is 100% why I don't watch this youtube game review stuff.
Quote from: guest on 10/02/2015, 02:08 PMI'm on my phone and can't watch tge video. Is that the one where he says that you can trust PCEWorks and how they'd never try to pass off bootlegs as authentic? If so, I guess that he has no intention of taking down that video, since he heard enough of the animeforever/fudoh/20thAnv/PCEWorks/Tobias/Hudson Soft backstory a long time ago now.
Sorta. It was released yesterday and he says, "
About reproductions... I have no problems with reproductions as long as they're not passed off as originals. That's the one thing that I don't like... But this is clearly a reproduction and nobody can say otherwise."
Where you're right in portrayal is that he's holding Tobias' repros in his hands, exactly the guy that once did purposefully try to pass off repros as originals years ago with Sapphire but he chooses not to tell you about any of that past...
We need a catchy reference to all that Sapphire business, like "Sapphire-Gate" perhaps ?? Something to better help represent it.
Now Johnny did ask me about what I think of PCE Memories/Tobias many months ago, I believe I got around to trying to tell him about Sapphire-Gate as well as Xak III, so... It can't be out of ignorance anymore...
So, we can gather that since he has a relationship with Tobias now which results in promotional freebies, he's not willing to refer to Sapphire-Gate so as to maintain that relationship...
Nightwolve you're in talks with that HappyConsoleGamer guy? Is the dude a legit old school pc-e diehard?
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/02/2015, 02:54 PMQuote from: guest on 10/02/2015, 02:08 PMI'm on my phone and can't watch tge video. Is that the one where he says that you can trust PCEWorks and how they'd never try to pass off bootlegs as authentic? If so, I guess that he has no intention of taking down that video, since he heard enough of the animeforever/fudoh/20thAnv/PCEWorks/Tobias/Hudson Soft backstory a long time ago now.
Sorta. It was released yesterday and he says, "About reproductions... I have no problems with reproductions as long as they're not passed off as originals. That's the one thing that I don't like... But this is clearly a reproduction and nobody can say otherwise."
Where you're right in portrayal is that he's holding Tobias' repros in his hands, exactly the guy that once did purposefully try to pass off repros as originals years ago with Sapphire but he chooses not to tell you about any of that past...
We need a catchy reference to all that Sapphire business, like "Sapphire-Gate" perhaps ?? Something to better help represent it.
Now Johnny did ask me about what I think of PCE Memories/Tobias many months ago, I believe I got around to trying to tell him about Sapphire-Gate as well as Xak III, so... It can't be out of ignorance anymore...
So, we can gather that since he has a relationship with Tobias now which results in promotional freebies, he's not willing to refer to Sapphire-Gate so as to maintain that relationship...
Well I could ask for his promotional freebies... But I will post them with my cat having his way with them. Maybe mingle them with some of the Bernie merchandise I have bought from him over the years. lol
Quote from: geise on 10/02/2015, 03:04 PMNightwolve you're in talks with that HappyConsoleGamer guy? Is the dude a legit old school pc-e diehard?
Yeah, he seems like a good guy, I wouldn't question his sincerity there. Definitely a big Ys fan too. But the explanation for all this is as simple as he and others don't want Tobias' past to affect the freebie supply and enjoyment of it in the present...
So when he gets the Ys 4 and Xak 3 "reproductions" he's gonna give you props and tell the whole world he's making money off your translation work right?
Quote from: geise on 10/02/2015, 05:15 PMSo when he gets the Ys 4 and Xak 3 "reproductions" he's gonna give you props and tell the whole world he's making money off your translation work right?
Jesus!!! Do you really have to stir this tempest up again? [emoji90] [emoji107] There's a dedicated thread for that drama.
Quote from: geise on 10/02/2015, 05:15 PMSo when he gets the Ys 4 and Xak 3 "reproductions" he's gonna give you props and tell the whole world he's making money off your translation work right?
He gave us a thanks credit in his Ys special when he talked about the Ys IV patch. I think he already did a Xak III episode. But let's say those Ys IV repros get loose, to try to get Johnny to talk about Tobias sneaking around, doing it all without permission in order to pocket 100% of net earnings, etc. would probably be as difficult to get him and others to talk about Sapphire-Gate...
I'm guessing here, but I can try to catch up with him on Facebook some time and press the issue; he gave me a chance to talk about it with him many months ago. It's not out of the realm of possibilities, but like I said, he and other video channel guys love those freebies from Tobias, so they won't be keen on ruining that relationship.
If Tobias does let those CDs loose for free anyway, he's neutralized all the criticism as he did for a couple hundred of those Xak III discs after I contacted him and he came up with the idea of doing so as an escape.
Quote from: guest on 10/02/2015, 05:20 PMQuote from: geise on 10/02/2015, 05:15 PMSo when he gets the Ys 4 and Xak 3 "reproductions" he's gonna give you props and tell the whole world he's making money off your translation work right?
Jesus!!! Do you really have to stir this tempest up again? [emoji90] [emoji107] There's a dedicated thread for that drama.
It wasn't about Tobias. I was asking this about HappyConsoleGamer.
HappyConsoleGamer...
I'll restrain myself.
I've been a fan of HappyConsoleGamer since before he hit the big time, but I'm terribly disappointed to hear this. Collectardation can strike even the best of us, but in this guy's case I am hopeful that he will turn away from the dark side before it engulfs him totally.
Quote from: esteban on 10/02/2015, 09:44 PMHappyConsoleGamer...
I'll restrain myself.
Comrade, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy HappyconsoleGamer!
Quote from: guest on 10/02/2015, 09:55 PMQuote from: esteban on 10/02/2015, 09:44 PMHappyConsoleGamer...
I'll restrain myself.
Comrade, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy HappyconsoleGamer!
Hahahahahahjajaha.
:)
Ah, let him be happy, man, we wouldn't wanna see him turn into AngryConsoleGamer from ferocious heckling/mudslinging, a worse version of AVGN or something. ;)
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/02/2015, 10:24 PMAh, let him be happy, man, we wouldn't wanna see him turn into AngryConsoleGamer from ferocious heckling/mudslinging, a worse version of AVGN or something. ;)
Ok, you guys are right...
I'll try not to hate.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141791633863&alt=web
This douche is splitting the case and manual in two separate listings.
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2015, 02:45 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141791633863&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141791633863&alt=web)
This douche is splitting the case and manual in two separate listings.
Yeah, I absolutely hate jerks who do that.
Did you see the winning price of the Dracula X bootleg??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry, maybe both.
What a shame.
Quote from: deubeul on 10/05/2015, 07:50 AMDid you see the winning price of the Dracula X bootleg??
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry, maybe both.
What a shame.
Same here.
Laugh at absurdity and cry at the absurdity.
Quote from: deubeul on 10/05/2015, 07:50 AMDid you see the winning price of the Dracula X bootleg??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry, maybe both.
What a shame.
And then the douchebag seller immediately listed another one with a $500BIN.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121778924630?hash=item1c5a96ec56 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121778924630?hash=item1c5a96ec56)
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/05/2015, 08:19 AMQuote from: deubeul on 10/05/2015, 07:50 AMDid you see the winning price of the Dracula X bootleg??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry, maybe both.
What a shame.
And then the douchebag seller immediately listed another one with a $500BIN.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121778924630?hash=item1c5a96ec56 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121778924630?hash=item1c5a96ec56)
http://youtu.be/q5mLjKI968g
$722 shipped?!? Holy Jeebus. How do people with such limited intelligence manage to earn and save up hundreds of dollars?
It's worth $700 because it's so rare.
So rare that the flipper has stacks of them to list.
The worst part is that this will encourage other resellers to gouge all Drac X related products that much further.
I bet that there's a Castlevania forum where a bunch of idiots are bragging about snagging the ultra rare low-print little-known LE Drac X which was only recently discovered by hardcore fans in Japan and authenticated by Konami of Japan.
I'm hoping it's a shill bid.
At Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
Unfortunately, too many people on nintendoage will jump at that advice just to flip them within forums for l33t profit.
Investment: $0
Gross net: $1000 8)
i bet shill. and the current one is the SAME one but is a bargain now at 500.
no WAY it sold that high.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
I dunno, I would hope, but that's pretty f'ed up, I was pretty sure given the activity in this thread and the multiple reports it caused, eBay would've taken action. I could swear I saw us to do this before and see eBay take one down in rather short order... :/
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
That's pretty fucked up actually.
I agree that pulling such a scam is pretty messed up. Two wrongs don't make a right, but I can't say I wouldn't giggle if it happened.
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 06:48 PMI agree that pulling such a scam is pretty messed up. Two wrongs don't make a right, but I can't say I wouldn't giggle if it happened.
Agreed.
Let's do it on the current auction.
I have Zeta's credit card info.
That is seriously f'ed up ](*,)
Quote from: agent_orange on 10/05/2015, 03:46 PMi bet shill. and the current one is the SAME one but is a bargain now at 500.
no WAY it sold that high.
Look at the sold items from that seller - it is a gaijin collectard's dream. I have no doubt he has multiples...
Oh brother.
We all still have our legit copies right? Better keep 'em lest we will never be able to afford another.
Quote from: Mathius on 10/05/2015, 10:21 PMOh brother.
We all still have our legit copies right? Better keep 'em lest we will never be able to afford another.
So it begins... http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-SCD-CASTLEVANIA-DRACULA-X-KONAMI-JAPAN-rondo-Rare-A-/361390403787?hash=item54248bf0cb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-SCD-CASTLEVANIA-DRACULA-X-KONAMI-JAPAN-rondo-Rare-A-/361390403787?hash=item54248bf0cb)
I think it is a great strategy. The only way to hurt bootleggers is to hurt their wallet. Ebay wont remove user reported auctions because it is not a vero. Now, if you can get the actual IP holder to step in, you could end the problem within a few weeks. Vero partners can remove auctions instantly. Microsoft is pretty active with theirs, and so is rolex.
Oh, and the rondo x was bid up by yours truly. And whos gonna pay for it? NOT THIS GUY!
Hm, I dunno, you created eBay history with that move... :/ If the listing gets essentially discredited by eBay changing it after you file a fraud report, that will partly undo that at least, but if they don't, it's sketchy as to what's gonna happen in the future... How will the public know it got entered into a fraud situation ? I dunno, either way. :/
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 10/05/2015, 06:27 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
That's pretty fucked up actually.
It serves them right for selling bootlegs on ebay. Fucking leeches deserve no money for it.
I guess I need to finally fork over the money and get a Rondo of Blood before they skyrocket in price.
Quote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 11:46 PMQuote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 06:27 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
That's pretty fucked up actually.
It serves them right for selling bootlegs on ebay. Fucking leeches deserve no money for it.
First repro I ever spotted on eBay was Terranigma a few years ago and I was dumbfounded that nobody did anything about it. But every listing sold is cash in eBay's pocket so I don't see them trying too hard to do the right thing here.
Quote from: technozombie on 10/05/2015, 11:58 PMI guess I need to finally fork over the money and get a Rondo of Blood before they skyrocket in price.
Start a WTB thread here first before hitting the online shops. Always a good rule to abide by.
The Dude abides :wink:
Quote from: Mathius on 10/06/2015, 12:02 AMQuote from: technozombie on 10/05/2015, 11:58 PMI guess I need to finally fork over the money and get a Rondo of Blood before they skyrocket in price.
Start a WTB thread here first before hitting the online shops. Always a good rule to abide by.
The Dude abides :wink:
I'm going to discuss this with my wife later. [emoji13]
Quote from: Mathius on 10/06/2015, 12:00 AMQuote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 11:46 PMQuote from: guest on 10/05/2015, 06:27 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 10/05/2015, 01:22 PMAt Nintendo Age, someone suggested buying the bootleg, then complaining to ebay that it is counterfeit. They will refund your money and not require you to return the item. Try to hurt the bootleggers more than just getting the listing removed.
That's pretty fucked up actually.
It serves them right for selling bootlegs on ebay. Fucking leeches deserve no money for it.
First repro I ever spotted on eBay was Terranigma a few years ago and I was dumbfounded that nobody did anything about it. But every listing sold is cash in eBay's pocket so I don't see them trying too hard to do the right thing here.
This puzzles me too, but it all comes down to the rights holders' veracity. It is up to Konami to act on this.
Years ago I was selling DVDs on eBay and one auction kept getting shut down by eBay. It was a retail DVD, completely legal, but it was a documentary about the band Tool, which apparently they didn't like... You could walk into a music store and buy this DVD, you could buy it on Amazon and tons of other legit retail sources.. but eBay kept taking down the auctions, and finally I stopped trying to sell it, because they threatened to suspend my account over it... In my case, the band had no right to ask for removal, yet it was granted over and over.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/06/2015, 08:27 AMIt was a retail DVD, completely legal, but it was a documentary about the band Tool, which apparently they didn't like...
bo yeah!!! =D> best band ever!!! pom pom pom yeah!!!
http://youtu.be/sJmwwQD-Wy8
I'm sure this was mentioned before, but damn look at this absolute steal for Magical Chase (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-CA-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-/311012474307?hash=item4869c9bdc3).
Quote from: Elder on 10/11/2015, 02:34 PMI'm sure this was mentioned before, but damn look at this absolute steal for Magical Chase (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-CA-COMPLETE-CIB-MINT-HOLY-GRAIL-/311012474307?hash=item4869c9bdc3).
Well I
was having a good day. :evil:
My offer of $999.99 was declined.
Just BIN and don't pay.
May favorite thing about that auction is the $100 shipping.
Quote from: seieienbu on 10/11/2015, 05:54 PMMay favorite thing about that auction is the $100 shipping.
To be fair, you're going to wan the best shipping possible for something this rare.
This auction reminds me of the Metal Slug AES complete set.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
For $100k the seller can cover the shipping.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/11/2015, 05:58 PMFor $100k the seller can cover the shipping.
Just saying. You know the seller isn't serious enough to actually sell Magicoal Chaise.
You seem to have a stick up your butt over a lot of this collecting stuff. Personally, I think these auctions are hilarious.
I find no lack of lulz in these.
Quotethe ****HOLY GRAIL*** of all TurboGrafx-16 games! This is the highly sought after Magical Chase! The US/CA Version. In COMPLETE CIB Condition!"
Hey guys this thing as rare as a sacred and possibly unreal religon relic! you can tell by the ***ALL CAPS***! In case you can't understand, let me rephrase that, this is fact highly sought after!
BTW this is complete! that means complete in box! it isn't true if I don't saty it twice! Exclamation points makes my title that more impressive!
---people are f-ing stupid this breaks like every rule of selling/marketing. You might as well change this title to.
Are you dumb? :lol: Will you overpay for something just to say you own it? [-o< Then Buy this! :twisted:
I'll give him $45 for the game itself. Think he'll take it? I mean... he can probably get $99,954 for the case and box alone, right?
This is so stupid... who in their right mind would ever?
That guy is selling some crappy stuff. Who wants a ceramic fish?
I think each member here should hit the BIN and then stall when payment is due. Every time he reposts it we hit the BIN again.
Ive certainly kept my seller waiting for his bootleg money. Hopefully i can drag it out and cost him the ebay fees for final value. 100k auction? Certainly youd think thered be some verification to buy and sell products that expensive. Sending $100k to an anonymous seller through paypal? I mean wtf?
Quote from: neopolss on 10/11/2015, 11:33 PMIve certainly kept my seller waiting for his bootleg money. Hopefully i can drag it out and cost him the ebay fees for final value.
ohhhhh wicked
Ah, I see, so you're willing to take a hit on your eBay account - you bought it and will just sit it out until he does something. Did you have an extra eBay account set up for this with some history or is it your regular account ?
If he tries to ding your feedback, tell ebay its counterfeit.
edit: sellers can't leave negatives, so what can he possibly do?
In fact, you could leave neg feed back right now for selling a bootleg
Quote from: guest on 10/11/2015, 05:57 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 10/11/2015, 05:54 PMMay favorite thing about that auction is the $100 shipping.
To be fair, you're going to wan the best shipping possible for something this rare.
This auction reminds me of the Metal Slug AES complete set.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
Best part of that is the "We accept cash!!!" line in the description. I don't even think Trump could do $5m cash.
Quote from: PukeSter on 10/11/2015, 05:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
Reported, and you guys should all report, too. Contact details and asking for cash in a listing is against ebay rules, and you betcha that they'll want to take that down much more quickly than e.g. bootlegs. Doing it that way screws ebay out of money, and they don't like losing money, especially when it's up for a cool $5M.
Quote from: guest on 10/12/2015, 03:34 AMQuote from: guest on 10/11/2015, 05:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
Reported, and you guys should all report, too. Contact details and asking for cash in a listing is against ebay rules, and you betcha that they'll want to take that down much more quickly than e.g. bootlegs. Doing it that way screws ebay out of money, and they don't like losing money, especially when it's up for a cool $5M.
You guys see the recommended listings on that page? $50,000 for a VGA Graded Kid Icarus. I've admittedly gone a little nuts with the eBay hate lately but look at what these turds are doing to our precious pastime. It's driving me crazy.
Quote from: Mathius on 10/12/2015, 06:57 PMQuote from: guest on 10/12/2015, 03:34 AMQuote from: guest on 10/11/2015, 05:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
Reported, and you guys should all report, too. Contact details and asking for cash in a listing is against ebay rules, and you betcha that they'll want to take that down much more quickly than e.g. bootlegs. Doing it that way screws ebay out of money, and they don't like losing money, especially when it's up for a cool $5M.
You guys see the recommended listings on that page? $50,000 for a VGA Graded Kid Icarus. I've admittedly gone a little nuts with the eBay hate lately but look at what these turds are doing to our precious pastime. It's driving me crazy.
It is best to just let it go at this point. I understand and "used to" share the frustration. Now I browse over since I've "seen it all before" Trust me you'll feel better.
Quote from: geise on 10/12/2015, 07:51 PMQuote from: Mathius on 10/12/2015, 06:57 PMQuote from: guest on 10/12/2015, 03:34 AMQuote from: guest on 10/11/2015, 05:57 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Slug-Anthology-US-1-2-X-3-4-5-Neo-Geo-AES-VideoGameX-/290790567247?hash=item43b477ed4f)
Reported, and you guys should all report, too. Contact details and asking for cash in a listing is against ebay rules, and you betcha that they'll want to take that down much more quickly than e.g. bootlegs. Doing it that way screws ebay out of money, and they don't like losing money, especially when it's up for a cool $5M.
You guys see the recommended listings on that page? $50,000 for a VGA Graded Kid Icarus. I've admittedly gone a little nuts with the eBay hate lately but look at what these turds are doing to our precious pastime. It's driving me crazy.
It is best to just let it go at this point. I understand and "used to" share the frustration. Now I browse over since I've "seen it all before" Trust me you'll feel better.
Maybe I can find a way to be more at peace but I don't ever think I can let it go. I'll always stick up for this hobby and the fantastic people that I've met because of it.
Lol. Just took a look at the most expensive video games on ebay and it's hilarious. Somebody thought it a good idea to VGA grade a NES prototype.
Also, who doesn't need 1000 Super Famicom consoles?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-SUPER-FAMICOM-console-1000-SFC-SNES-Japan-/161850146570?hash=item25af053f0a (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-SUPER-FAMICOM-console-1000-SFC-SNES-Japan-/161850146570?hash=item25af053f0a)
uh, honestly? $9.50 shipped is a pretty good price for a Super Famicom imo...
$9.50 is a good price for a SFC, but I can't imagine ordering 1000 of them at a time. Even as a business, who would want that much hassle?
Quote from: deubeul on 10/05/2015, 07:50 AMDid you see the winning price of the Dracula X bootleg??
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-of-Blood-Deluxe-Edition-PC-Engine-Castlevania-Japan-/121772174395?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255)
I don't know if I want to laugh or cry, maybe both.
What a shame.
I remember putting this in my watch history because sometimes I like to see how high things get, but when you posted the final price I was like hawt dayum!!! Most likely what the others are saying is that it is shill bidding, but sometimes there is that one idiot who has more money than sense. It is still unfortunate, for what it is happening to Rondo of Blood
Quote from: crazydean on 10/13/2015, 01:09 AM$9.50 is a good price for a SFC, but I can't imagine ordering 1000 of them at a time. Even as a business, who would want that much hassle?
I can't even imagine there would be 1000 people in the US who would want a SFC, even at that price after you factor in domestic shipping. You also need to assume some percentage of them would be broken in some way as well, and unless there is a test cart to run a hardware analysis on the system the testing alone to ensure working status would take a loooong time.
Auction # 262091918737
Yet another pce works disc only, different seller. There was a bootleg rondo x disc yesterday, but it has already been pulled.
Oh, and i dont mind sitting on the other purchase just to neg him. My account is in good standing and it takes quite a few unpaid item strikes to get suspended. I sell on a business account for a company, and theres tons of non paying bidders every month. Ebay doesnt care to address the problem since it is a seller problem.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Turbo-Grafx-/171970394926? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Turbo-Grafx-/171970394926?)
Fake game is fake.
Yeah he admits its a "copied version" in the auction lol.
What a twat.
And will ebay do anything about it? FUCK NO! I hope they eventually get raped by the goverats for knowingly allowing fakes to be sold.
"it is a copied version it still works tho I have tested it and everything I am a u.s. Seller"
Condition: acceptible
$59.99 min bid.
Haha, that's just sad.
Quote from: guest on 10/16/2015, 12:05 PM"it is a copied version it still works tho I have tested it and everything I am a u.s. Seller"
Condition: acceptible
$59.99 min bid.
Don't you know how expensive cd's are to burn these days?! :lol:
Quote from: guest on 10/16/2015, 12:05 PM"it is a copied version it still works tho I have tested it and everything I am a u.s. Seller"
Condition: acceptible
$59.99 min bid.
It's times like these I wish I could post on the auction page with links to the ISO, CD-Rs, and Sharpie.
lol the fake copy costs more than the real copy used to cost when the game first came out.
this hobby has hit rock bottom ](*,)
Fortunately his fake did get pulled. Now there is a "repro" beyond shadowgate pce memories edition up for auction. Is "repro" the magic word for dodging the dreaded bootleg label?
Quote from: neopolss on 10/18/2015, 10:09 PMIs "repro" the magic word for dodging the dreaded bootleg label?
It's inevitable you get synonyms in a language, but yeah, it is much like how "file pirating" was softened to "file sharing" early on in the Napster days and before. The music industry didn't see it that way and neither did it appreciate the particular arrogant trolling by one of the founders... ;)
Anyway, I use both terms, together usually, and it is legit in the context of say being used to describe fan reprinted manuals (like what sparky does), boxes, CD labels, etc. It's all technically unlicensed and falls under being labeled many things: fake, counterfeit, bootleg, reproduction, etc.
Da fuck happened?
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331683714965?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331683714965?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Quote from: deubeul on 10/22/2015, 03:06 AMDa fuck happened?
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331683714965?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331683714965?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
You know whats funny I was actually going to try and win this game and do a raffle because I thought the game was still cheap, however, when I saw that listing...I myself was like how did the pc engine ver reach about almost the price of the saturn ver. Although the saturn version is more expensive, and harder to find, but I used to see the pc engine ver sell for dirt cheap back then. I am guessing people are buying the pc engine ver because it is cheaper, but it is still very weird to see this happen to this version in particular
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320)
They say it's made in Japan...... like wtf. Everything about this makes me upset. :/
(I tried to go back and make sure this wasn't posted already, I hope I didn't mess up)
Quote from: ShadowKitty777 on 10/24/2015, 05:23 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320)
They say it's made in Japan...... like wtf. Everything about this makes me upset. :/
(I tried to go back and make sure this wasn't posted already, I hope I didn't mess up)
I reported that one twice.
Quote from: ShadowKitty777 on 10/24/2015, 05:23 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320)
They say it's made in Japan...... like wtf. Everything about this makes me upset. :/
(I tried to go back and make sure this wasn't posted already, I hope I didn't mess up)
It's not, it has Tobias juice all over it. This takes collectardism to a whole new level unfortunately..
Quote from: ShadowKitty777 on 10/24/2015, 05:23 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320)
They say it's made in Japan...... like wtf. Everything about this makes me upset. :/
(I tried to go back and make sure this wasn't posted already, I hope I didn't mess up)
How convenient the image is not very hi-res to help us look for obvious telltale mark of fakery.
Can't someone just buy the damn thing, then file counterfeit claim since the listing never clearly stated it's not a genuine original but a repro. Upon winning the claim, either destroy the shit or use a fat sharpie marker and mark "repro" on the box and disc to make it worth less.
If a few seller who knowingly sells repro without stating it is a repro, loses the case, they will be forced to disclose repro in listing or stop selling it.
Surely there's a nice web page that makes it very easy to tell apart the real one from the fake.
Seeing as it looks nothing like an original game, it's not hard to tell it's a fake.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/24/2015, 10:04 AMQuote from: ShadowKitty777 on 10/24/2015, 05:23 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Akumajo-Dracula-X-Rondo-Blood-DELUXE-EDITION-NEC-PC-Engine-Japan-977/151850483320?_trksid=p2047675.c100047.m2108&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33665%26meid%3Dc9568a3c597f4e368aec7a9cb446f64e%26pid%3D100047%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D151850483320)
They say it's made in Japan...... like wtf. Everything about this makes me upset. :/
(I tried to go back and make sure this wasn't posted already, I hope I didn't mess up)
I reported that one twice.
ebay doesn't give a shit anymore. Too much money in it for them.
No need to buy it, it just takes a few users with dummy accounts to bid it up over a million. Ebay will pull the listing due to shilling.
Ah, so neopolss, did you bid up the latest one that just got posted to Facebook today in one of the PCE groups ? I told people there not to take it seriously, that it was most likely fake bidding to leave the reseller hanging.
Gosh freakin' dang it. I'm never going to get a copy of Gate of Thunder (US) for a reasonable price am I? I watched a copy earlier this evening balloon up from around $50 to over $110 in the last five seconds of the auction. What the actual hell?!
Everything is inflated to extreme levels on ebay. I got a jump scare seeing Riot Zone at $80 on ebay when it was a $20 game not too long ago. All cheap games seem to have disappeared and only one of two overpriced buy it nows remain, and DK says that the price inflation is because of demand and not jerkass resellers sniping every good deal and hoarding everything.
Quote from: shawnji on 10/27/2015, 10:45 PMGosh freakin' dang it. I'm never going to get a copy of Gate of Thunder (US) for a reasonable price am I? I watched a copy earlier this evening balloon up from around $50 to over $110 in the last five seconds of the auction. What the actual hell?!
If you're a good boy, I'll put you first in line to buy my copy if I sell it at cost I bought it here, $75.
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Quote from: shawnji on 10/27/2015, 10:45 PMGosh freakin' dang it. I'm never going to get a copy of Gate of Thunder (US) for a reasonable price am I? I watched a copy earlier this evening balloon up from around $50 to over $110 in the last five seconds of the auction. What the actual hell?!
Shawnji, did you call up Gamedude? http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html (http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html) They may have a decent priced copy..
GoT 4-in-1 is selling regularly on eBay for $40 - $60. There are methods to getting games at the reasonable selling prices, but I don't want to post them anymore as we have more flippers and collectards here than game players now.
Question....
Buying broken consoles and then fixing and modding them. While still trying to make a profit even if small.
Would that be considered flipping or trying to spread the joy of Obey? Speaking of NEC consoles only.
That's what Turbokon and Keith are doing, though they offer mods in addition to repairing 'em. I don't think anyone cares as long as you're not hoarding way more than you can fix and sell or trying to resell for stupid prices.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 10/27/2015, 11:30 PMIf you're a good boy, I'll put you first in line to buy my copy if I sell it at cost I bought it here, $75.
I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm trying to stay in the $50-60 range if I can help it. That may mean I never get it, but that's okay. I can't afford to go broke on buying all the games I want for the system. I also make no promises as to being a good boy.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 10/28/2015, 10:57 AMShawnji, did you call up Gamedude? http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html (http://www.gamedude.com/turbog.html) They may have a decent priced copy..
I did a while back and they didn't have it, but I'll try 'em again.
Quote from: guest on 10/28/2015, 11:49 AMGoT 4-in-1 is selling regularly on eBay for $40 - $60. There are methods to getting games at the reasonable selling prices, but I don't want to post them anymore as we have more flippers and collectards here than game players now.
I'm all for that. The last thing we need is for everything to get even MORE expensive. Ah, well. To heck with it. There's no rush.
Quote from: NightWolve on 10/27/2015, 10:41 PMAh, so neopolss, did you bid up the latest one that just got posted to Facebook today in one of the PCE groups ? I told people there not to take it seriously, that it was most likely fake bidding to leave the reseller hanging.
That was not me this time, but I do look for good opportunities. Seller fees on half a million has got to be expensive...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legendary-Axe-II-Factory-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/252155386396?hash=item3ab5a1da1c%3Ag%3A9pEAAOSwwbdWOOMs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legendary-Axe-II-Factory-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/252155386396?hash=item3ab5a1da1c%3Ag%3A9pEAAOSwwbdWOOMs)
$300 for this game? WTF!
Quote from: RNSpeed on 11/03/2015, 05:48 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Legendary-Axe-II-Factory-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/252155386396?hash=item3ab5a1da1c%3Ag%3A9pEAAOSwwbdWOOMs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legendary-Axe-II-Factory-Sealed-TurboGrafx-16-1990-/252155386396?hash=item3ab5a1da1c%3Ag%3A9pEAAOSwwbdWOOMs)
$300 for this game? WTF!
Dont be hating on my auctions.
^ Those hands are way too small to belong to Big Bad Bernie. <3
Quote from: RNSpeed on 11/03/2015, 05:48 PM$300 for this game? WTF!
And on top of that $12.57 shipping charges and $45.54 import charges.
Quote from: fsa on 11/04/2015, 09:46 AM$300 for this game? WTF!
And on top of that $12.57 shipping charges and $45.54 import charges. [/quote]
That's a scam that eBay signed onto. Much like the fake recycling fees collected on various containers where I live, the "Global Postal Service" or whatever is just a company that formed to steal money from online purchases. They might pickup packages from sellers or something, but the real scam is that they collect fake duty charges that they calculate on their own, under the premise of paying them to receiver's government in advance. But the charges are inaccurate and more than 95% of the international packages I receive don't get snagged for "customs" fees and even in the rare case they do, it's usually <5% of what the GPS charges every single time. The worst part of all is thatvit really is a 100% scam as they don't even send the receiver's government anything. So after paying $12 shipping + $45 "import fees" on an $80 game, you can still get stuck with the actual duty/customs charges. It's a terribke choice by too nany sellers to use this service because even if it were legit, it still makes your items 50% more expensive than competitors who just use USPS.
My guess is that eBay let them in because they get kickbacks or are the owner of the "service".
Quote from: guest on 11/04/2015, 11:57 AMQuote from: fsa on 11/04/2015, 09:46 AMQuote from: RNSpeed$300 for this game? WTF!
And on top of that $12.57 shipping charges and $45.54 import charges.
That's a scam that eBay signed onto. Much like the fake recycling fees collected on various containers where I live, the "Global Postal Service" or whatever is just a company that formed to steal money from online purchases. They might pickup packages from sellers or something, but the real scam is that they collect fake duty charges that they calculate on their own, under the premise of paying them to receiver's government in advance. But the charges are inaccurate and more than 95% of the international packages I receive don't get snagged for "customs" fees and even in the rare case they do, it's usually <5% of what the GPS charges every single time. The worst part of all is thatvit really is a 100% scam as they don't even send the receiver's government anything. So after paying $12 shipping + $45 "import fees" on an $80 game, you can still get stuck with the actual duty/customs charges. It's a terribke choice by too nany sellers to use this service because even if it were legit, it still makes your items 50% more expensive than competitors who just use USPS.
My guess is that eBay let them in because they get kickbacks or are the owner of the "service".
Apparently even sellers who realize that it is a scam and only limiting their potential customer base cannot cancel it once they are signed up.. (unless that has changed recently...)
GSP also has another problem: they often repack your stuff into smaller package to make shipping cost cheaper. Quite often they will not use enough padding or such, and someone bought a CIB Jack Bros for virtual Boy, got the cart only because the idiot threw away the box and manual to make the package smaller!!! A nice $200 loss right there.
I go out of the way to not use GSP and make sure all of my listing does not have GSP enabled. It may make things easier for seller but it hurts the buyer a lot.
Quote from: wilykat on 11/04/2015, 02:38 PMGSP also has another problem: they often repack your stuff into smaller package to make shipping cost cheaper. Quite often they will not use enough padding or such, and someone bought a CIB Jack Bros for virtual Boy, got the cart only because the idiot threw away the box and manual to make the package smaller!!! A nice $200 loss right there.
I go out of the way to not use GSP and make sure all of my listing does not have GSP enabled. It may make things easier for seller but it hurts the buyer a lot.
Damn! Did you file a complaint with anybody?
Quote from: Mathius on 11/04/2015, 04:40 PMQuote from: wilykat on 11/04/2015, 02:38 PMGSP also has another problem: they often repack your stuff into smaller package to make shipping cost cheaper. Quite often they will not use enough padding or such, and someone bought a CIB Jack Bros for virtual Boy, got the cart only because the idiot threw away the box and manual to make the package smaller!!! A nice $200 loss right there.
I go out of the way to not use GSP and make sure all of my listing does not have GSP enabled. It may make things easier for seller but it hurts the buyer a lot.
Damn! Did you file a complaint with anybody?
Lukemorse1 detailed a lot of these issues on his YouTube channel. He had issues with several arcade boards he bought/sold. He filed complaints, and made several calls to customer service. EBay's response: Zero fucks given.
Quote from: guest on 11/04/2015, 06:25 PMQuote from: Mathius on 11/04/2015, 04:40 PMQuote from: wilykat on 11/04/2015, 02:38 PMGSP also has another problem: they often repack your stuff into smaller package to make shipping cost cheaper. Quite often they will not use enough padding or such, and someone bought a CIB Jack Bros for virtual Boy, got the cart only because the idiot threw away the box and manual to make the package smaller!!! A nice $200 loss right there.
I go out of the way to not use GSP and make sure all of my listing does not have GSP enabled. It may make things easier for seller but it hurts the buyer a lot.
Damn! Did you file a complaint with anybody?
Lukemorse1 detailed a lot of these issues on his YouTube channel. He had issues with several arcade boards he bought/sold. He filed complaints, and made several calls to customer service. EBay's response: Zero fucks given.
I remember those videos he did. That's been forever ago and things still haven't changed. [-(
Quote from: wilykat on 11/04/2015, 02:38 PMGSP also has another problem: they often repack your stuff into smaller package to make shipping cost cheaper. Quite often they will not use enough padding or such, and someone bought a CIB Jack Bros for virtual Boy, got the cart only because the idiot threw away the box and manual to make the package smaller!!! A nice $200 loss right there.
I go out of the way to not use GSP and make sure all of my listing does not have GSP enabled. It may make things easier for seller but it hurts the buyer a lot.
That's a legal defense for murder.
File with who? eBay considered my job done when I shipped it. eBay also considers box and paper not important, only the actual content. So yeah they will throw away $200 box and manual to save $2.00 on shipping. The buyer has to file complaint and this one did, he got a full refund and I still kept my money.
eBay forum has quite a nice number of angry posts (many that gets deleted, convenient) about how things never arrive the same way it was packed and shipped. One person got a very valuable doll very wet and smelling musty. Like eBay sent the package swimming rather than flying.
If everyone who got stuff through GSP were to file complaint it's missing pieces and seller make clear statement it was complete when shipped, the GSP usually has to eat the loss and eBay would eventually see they are losing too much money and kill this. So start complaining, even if you did get it 100% complete.
My one and only GSP purchase was a $200 baseball bat. It got to my house but it was shipped in a triangular USPS shipping box with none of the bubble wrap or shipping material the original seller had packed it wth. The box was almost completely destroyed when it was delivered.
To further complete my experience, the postal service worker had left the bat and ripped up box lying beside each other on my porch.
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 10/28/2015, 12:19 PMQuestion....
Buying broken consoles and then fixing and modding them. While still trying to make a profit even if small.
Would that be considered flipping or trying to spread the joy of Obey? Speaking of NEC consoles only.
I buy broken systems and fix/upgrade them all the time and I dare anyone to call me a gouger. I could easily get 50% or more for them but I don't because I want people to get them that want to play them, not lock them away in a plastic box.
Depends on how high your markup is.
A broken system is inherently worth less than a working one. So fixing it, adding a charge for your labor, inherently makes it worth more. After that, it's all a matter of how high do you wanna go in reselling ? $1000 ?? $500 ? There are ranges that'll separate you from "For the love of Obey!" versus "For the love of flipping it!"
If you give people good prices, they're not gonna complain...
Quote from: NightWolve on 11/06/2015, 10:10 AMDepends on how high your markup is.
A broken system is inherently worth less than a working one. So fixing it, adding a charge for your labor, inherently makes it worth more. After that, it's all a matter of how high do you wanna go in reselling ? $1000 ?? $500 ? There are ranges that'll separate you from "For the love of Obey!" versus "For the love of flipping it!"
If you give people good prices, they're not gonna complain...
I sell a referbed TG-16 with the RF jack replaced with a stereo AV jack (same as the Genesis 2), an AV cable, power supply, controller, and three games for $150 shipped.
The other thing too is, he's going for a simplistic definition of flipping.
Somebody who can repair these consoles has to buy them in order for them to get back into the general game-playing public's hands. Most gamers can't repair these consoles which need full capacitor replacement, and possible CD laser replacement in the worst cases, so unless somebody comes along who has all the skills needed, most of the public will not buy broken merchandise obviously...
That's not quite the flipping of snatching up working items, hoarding them, and waiting for low supply to drive prices upwards, then reselling when the going's hot, etc. A firmer definition of "flipping" is with the negative connotations of max gouging/profiteering. Every seller (well, most, in principle) you see on eBay bought the item lower somewhere, from the manufacturer or somebody else, and is effectively reselling/flipping. But are their markups reasonable/respectable is the thing (which is all relative to your judgement) ?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331702623544&alt=web (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331702623544&alt=web)
Just spied this randomly while browsing for deals. Anybody that wants it, you've got about 16 minutes.
Buying broken systems, refurbishing and modding them, is not "flipping."
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 11/14/2015, 09:17 PMBuying broken systems, refurbishing and modding them, is not "flipping."
Unfortunately, some people here think it is...
Well, I have already posted two of my systems in another thread in the sales section.
Basically the good condition machines I will try for a small profit but the ones that were junk that are fully restored I will try to sell at cost or even at a slight loss. I know there are others on these forums that do this what seems like full time. I just wanted to take a stab at it and see how feasible it is to buy junk, non working consoles and make them work.
Out of seven consoles that I bought. Most all of them had non working cd-roms, a few had no sound and two of them were scavanged from. I have four working out of those seven so far and I am confident the other three will work just fine once I have a bit more time for them.
I think the biggest hurdle is the learning curve for me. Bad decisions or not knowing some things may have increased my cost of restoring these machines. But you won't learn by not doing anything. So... As I said, any machines I list will most likely be at cost even if it seems a touch high. Only for the fact it's what I have invested in them minus my time for actually working on them.
In the end, flipping or not, another good, restored console is a good thing.
Quote from: MNKyDeth on 11/16/2015, 12:08 PMWell, I have already posted two of my systems in another thread in the sales section.
Basically the good condition machines I will try for a small profit but the ones that were junk that are fully restored I will try to sell at cost or even at a slight loss. I know there are others on these forums that do this what seems like full time. I just wanted to take a stab at it and see how feasible it is to buy junk, non working consoles and make them work.
Out of seven consoles that I bought. Most all of them had non working cd-roms, a few had no sound and two of them were scavanged from. I have four working out of those seven so far and I am confident the other three will work just fine once I have a bit more time for them.
I think the biggest hurdle is the learning curve for me. Bad decisions or not knowing some things may have increased my cost of restoring these machines. But you won't learn by not doing anything. So... As I said, any machines I list will most likely be at cost even if it seems a touch high. Only for the fact it's what I have invested in them minus my time for actually working on them.
In the end, flipping or not, another good, restored console is a good thing.
Agreed having more working units out there is a good thing for everyone.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Quote from: guest on 11/16/2015, 03:59 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Could they just be faded??
Faded in bands? No.
Quote from: guest on 11/16/2015, 03:59 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Naw man they are definitely print outs because you can clearly see dungeon explorer II is missing a portion of its super cd logo. Also seemed as though he was running out of color because its black on the left side, and more purple on the right. Bonk I want to say is also, but for some reason I can't put my finger as to why, but gives me bad vibes.
Quote from: guest on 11/16/2015, 03:59 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Yeah the color saturation is off. Alien Crush and Legendary Axe look similar.
Quote from: tknjin on 11/17/2015, 04:12 AMQuote from: guest on 11/16/2015, 03:59 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Naw man they are definitely print outs because you can clearly see dungeon explorer II is missing a portion of its super cd logo. Also seemed as though he was running out of color because its black on the left side, and more purple on the right. Bonk I want to say is also, but for some reason I can't put my finger as to why, but gives me bad vibes.
In the "questions" sections, he admits that Bonk III, DE II and Dragon Slayer are all counterfeit...
Aside: This guy
has to be on here - he has been active at buying and selling TG stuff for about 15 years...
And here is an old thread from PCEFX about him:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6906.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6906.0)
"just as I described them"
A lie of omission. They're described simply as inserts, with no mention of them not being originals or of questionable quality.
Quote from: guest on 11/17/2015, 10:36 AM"just as I described them"
A lie of omission. They're described simply as inserts, with no mention of them not being originals or of questionable quality.
That is some seriously shady stuff for him to do. He's like Kurt Russell's character in "Used Cars".
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 11/17/2015, 08:02 AMQuote from: tknjin on 11/17/2015, 04:12 AMQuote from: guest on 11/16/2015, 03:59 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/8-Turbo-Grafx-16-Instruction-Manuals-3-Inserts-Lot-Turbo-Duo-/252172581118)
Am I the only one that thinks the DE II and Bonk 3 manuals in here look like printouts?
Naw man they are definitely print outs because you can clearly see dungeon explorer II is missing a portion of its super cd logo. Also seemed as though he was running out of color because its black on the left side, and more purple on the right. Bonk I want to say is also, but for some reason I can't put my finger as to why, but gives me bad vibes.
In the "questions" sections, he admits that Bonk III, DE II and Dragon Slayer are all counterfeit...
Aside: This guy has to be on here - he has been active at buying and selling TG stuff for about 15 years...
And here is an old thread from PCEFX about him:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6906.0 (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6906.0)
I wanted to find out who he was so I tried to win a couple auctions with low bids.. anyway.. the auctions ended yesterday and just like clockwork, he sends me his phone # and email address to see if we can work something out (outside of eBay) for the titles I didn't win... still up to his old shit...
Turn him in to ebay. They like their fees, so maybe they'll actually do something.
Quote from: guest on 11/19/2015, 03:49 PMTurn him in to ebay.
Given.
I also can confirm he is not the guy who used to distribute T.T.I. in Canada...
I think I am ready to play some Blackthorn! I now have two 32X games Blackthron and Night Trap. Apart from those the only other three that interest me are Space Harrier, After Burner, and Tempo. Anyone recommend any other must plays for the 32X?
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The 3.0 system card was a sweet $14 free shipping pick up. And well Teranigma. I am very interested to play this PAL game. And in English.
I think you landed in the wrong thread, Medic. Unless you wanted help bitching about the recent prices of Blackthorn. :)
I liked Knuckles Chaotix and Kolibri on 32x. And they aren't exactly super gauges on ebay either. Blackthorne though, when the hell did that get so price-y anyway?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 11/19/2015, 04:36 PMI think I am ready to play some Blackthorn! I now have two 32X games Blackthron and Night Trap. Apart from those the only other three that interest me are Space Harrier, After Burner, and Tempo. Anyone recommend any other must plays for the 32X?
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Racing Deluxe
Doom
Wolfenstein 3D
Quote from: seieienbu on 11/19/2015, 06:04 PMI liked Knuckles Chaotix and Kolibri on 32x. And they aren't exactly super gauges on ebay either. Blackthorne though, when the hell did that get so price-y anyway?
Blackthorne has always been a marginally pricey game on the 32X, it's pretty uncommon compared to most of the library.
I managed to get a copy on Amazon boxed for...Jesus maybe $30? I can't remember, it was before the price-gouging days, back when filtering ebay searches "from lowest price to highest" was worthwhile -_-
Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 11/20/2015, 11:06 AMI managed to get a copy on Amazon boxed for...Jesus maybe $30? I can't remember, it was before the price-gouging days, back when filtering ebay searches "from lowest price to highest" was worthwhile -_-
I paid about that for my copy too. A bit of sunfading on the box but the cart still works so whoopdeedoo.
Very nice! I think my copy might be missing the manual, but sacrifices must be made for good games. ^-^
I remember when Chaotix went for about $10 more than that...I haven't even shopped for a copy lately as last I saw, they were going for $60-$70 CIB.
I can understand SNES, Genesis, and even Turbo games being gouge-worthy these days, but 32x shit? Really? The console bombed, and even with my affinity for it, I still admit that its library is horrendously anemic. I guess that's the sort of thing that appeals to "instant collectors" as it's not (or at least it wasn't) pricy to acquire all the games. Considering not even half of them are worthwhile though...
Quality and demand/interest do not determine collectible dollar value. There are 32X games with asking prices in the thousands.
Quote from: guest on 11/20/2015, 10:56 PMQuality and demand/interest do not determine collectible dollar value. There are 32X games with asking prices in the thousands.
This is the first I've heard of this. What games?
Hi all. With all the eBay hate, myself included, I wanted to tell about a fair transaction. After the Game of the Week about Genpei Toumaden, I did a quick look on eBay and found it for pretty cheap CIC. $10 I live really out in the middle of nowhere, so I still buy from eBay sometimes. Anyway, before the game got to my house, seller triggandc contacted me, told me he accidentally sent the wrong game (Sensanu o Densetsu), and then said just keep it. I thought that was pretty cool consideringhow eBay has been feeling pretty cutthroat lately. Also bought a Tennokoe Bank from him in the same transaction. Prices seemed low compared to other auctions at the time. It was all $26 shipped. Thought you guys would like to hear a story from eBay that was not scummy. Happy hunting.
Quote from: seieienbu on 11/21/2015, 03:06 AMQuote from: CrackTiger on 11/20/2015, 10:56 PMQuality and demand/interest do not determine collectible dollar value. There are 32X games with asking prices in the thousands.
This is the first I've heard of this. What games?
I don't keep track of them all because it's ridiculous, but stuff like Darxide, Spiderman Web of Fire and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Darxide-Sega-mega-drive-32x-sealed-/161868600765?hash=item25b01ed5bd:g:pioAAOSwo6lWK-VC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Darxide-Sega-mega-drive-32x-sealed-/161868600765?hash=item25b01ed5bd:g:pioAAOSwo6lWK-VC)
Why pay hundreds for a game like Sapphire when you could pay thousands for a PAL-only mediocre 32X game or even hundreds just for a bootleg.
Quote from: guest on 11/17/2015, 10:36 AM"just as I described them"
A lie of omission. They're described simply as inserts, with no mention of them not being originals or of questionable quality.
Looks like it was pulled and its back up with a ~75 BIN.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 11/19/2015, 07:10 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 11/19/2015, 04:36 PMI think I am ready to play some Blackthorn! I now have two 32X games Blackthron and Night Trap. Apart from those the only other three that interest me are Space Harrier, After Burner, and Tempo. Anyone recommend any other must plays for the 32X?
Virtua Fighter
Virtua Racing Deluxe
Doom
Wolfenstein 3D
Toughman Contest
Quote from: Mathius on 11/19/2015, 05:57 PMI think you landed in the wrong thread, Medic. Unless you wanted help bitching about the recent prices of Blackthorn. :)
The 32X is collectable?
Wait people upset about prices?
What? People gouging a system library for more money then what it may be worth or in demand for?
The devil you say.
Yeah I wasn't all to enthralled that the 32X copy of the game was $70 where as the SNES copy was $45.
But I blame game sack and pro Jared as their two videos reviewing it made me want to pick the game up. Also that sweet issue of Nintendo Power with Scropian on the front cover had a pretty good article and full page spread on the levels which sparked further interest.
It's funny as I think I heard someone say that Blizzared host the PC version of the game for free to play.
I would love to get a 32X just to play Blackthorn. But I think may be too late to this party. :(
Quote from: Mathius on 11/23/2015, 08:11 PMI would love to get a 32X just to play Blackthorn. But I think may be too late to this party. :(
I am sure if you find the game loose it's way cheaper. These where both CIB copies.
Quote from: Mathius on 11/23/2015, 08:11 PMI would love to get a 32X just to play Blackthorn. But I think may be too late to this party. :(
Also if you have a MegaEverdrive it supports 32X titles so all you need is the hardware.
Plus a flashcart is the only way other than a bootleg to play Darxide in ntsc and you'll save hundreds to thousands of dollars on an unspectacular game that only interests most people as a tech demo.
Ah I do have a Mega ED but it's been acting up on me lately. I think I need a new SD card hopefully. Now I need to get a 32X when I can afford one!
Quote from: Mathius on 11/24/2015, 07:37 PMAh I do have a Mega ED but it's been acting up on me lately. I think I need a new SD card hopefully. Now I need to get a 32X when I can afford one!
Quote from: Mathius on 11/24/2015, 07:37 PMAh I do have a Mega ED but it's been acting up on me lately. I think I need a new SD card hopefully. Now I need to get a 32X when I can afford one!
If you get it working, you'll also be able to play a great fan-made port of Wolfenstein 3D.
Quote from: guest on 11/25/2015, 07:45 AMQuote from: Mathius on 11/24/2015, 07:37 PMAh I do have a Mega ED but it's been acting up on me lately. I think I need a new SD card hopefully. Now I need to get a 32X when I can afford one!
Quote from: Mathius on 11/24/2015, 07:37 PMAh I do have a Mega ED but it's been acting up on me lately. I think I need a new SD card hopefully. Now I need to get a 32X when I can afford one!
If you get it working, you'll also be able to play a great fan-made port of Wolfenstein 3D.
Shweet! I have the Jaguar version and have loved it since the early 90s
The very talented guy who got Wolfenstein 3D running so well on 32X is also working on a much better Doom port as well, among other things.
Someone else has also made an amazing port of Wolf 3D for Genesis and there are a couple Star Fox demos and F-Zero and Maro Kart clones.
A little late to the 32X party here, but I managed to get a full set back in the day and other than Spider-Man it was a pretty cheap set to collect. I think the library is a little underrated - it's very small, yes, but many of the games are exclusives, and many of the ports are actually very well done.
Space Harrier on the 32X is still my favorite port of the game, it is near arcade perfect, and while it doesn't have the customizations and extras of the Sega Ages version on the Saturn, the control feels the best on the Genesis pad. The Virtua Racing port is also the best - much cleaner than the Genesis version and more faithful to the arcade (and just better designed) than that disappointing Time Warner port to the Saturn. Virtua Fighter is a cleaner, better port than the Saturn version (done by Yu Suzuki himself), although the music isn't as good (naturally) but the added camera angles are fun. After Burner is similarly solid, although I prefer the Sega Ages version with the Mission Stick and the added menu options and soundtrack. Then of course there's Star Wars Arcade, which is solid and the only home port of that iconic arcade game. T-MEK is also exclusively ported to the 32X and not a bad game either.
When it comes to originals, you get unique entries into classic SEGA IP's like Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 and Knuckles' Chaotix, and then unique games like the Hummingbird shooter Kolibri (from the Ecco team), Tempo (a fun platformer from Red Entertainment team behind the Bonk and Gate/Lords of Thunder games), Metal Head (a decent mech game with great texture-mapped graphics), Shadow Squadron (a spiritual sequel to Star Wars Arcade) and a guilty pleasure of mine, Cosmic Carnage, which is an excessively bloody and disgusting Mortal Kombat clone with a space slant.
Many of the ports that would hit other non-SEGA consoles are also of high quality - the general consensus is that Blackthorne, Brutal: Paws of Fury, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, and Primal Rage are best on the 32X, and Mortal Kombat II and NBA Jam TE are both quality ports themselves.
Really, the only disappointment on the system is Doom, which severely under-utilizes the system in what's commonly been called a rushed port. BC Racers isn't as good as the SEGA CD version, but still an enjoyable game. The Spider-Man game is pretty dog shit and was also rushed, so naturally it's the most expensive game on the system.
And that's basically the system in a nutshell outside of a bunch of Digital Pictures CD games and a bunch of sports titles. None of the games are classics, really, but a lot of them are interesting, unique to the system, and pretty enjoyable. It's a fun system to fire up from time to time and I definitely recommend tracking one down provided the prices aren't too crazy (I've been out of the 32X game too long to know). Personally, I play Virtua Racing, Space Harrier, Kolibri and Cosmic Carnage the most.
I thought the star wars arcade game was also ported to the game cube as a demo disk?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 11/26/2015, 04:09 PMI thought the star wars arcade game was also ported to the game cube as a demo disk?
That was the old vector graphics Atari arcade game from a decade earlier that was ported to the GameCube. :)
Quote from: Mathius on 11/26/2015, 05:02 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 11/26/2015, 04:09 PMI thought the star wars arcade game was also ported to the game cube as a demo disk?
That was the old vector graphics Atari arcade game from a decade earlier that was ported to the GameCube. :)
Good to know that poetess the first Star Wars arcade game I ever played at a theme park inside a mock cockpit cabnite. It was the tits.
That and the Star Wars trilogy arcade game where you light savor fight candor and do the run on the Death Star with a side of ewoke shooting are the two best arcade Star Wars games I can remember.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 11/26/2015, 06:24 PMQuote from: Mathius on 11/26/2015, 05:02 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 11/26/2015, 04:09 PMI thought the star wars arcade game was also ported to the game cube as a demo disk?
That was the old vector graphics Atari arcade game from a decade earlier that was ported to the GameCube. :)
Good to know that poetess the first Star Wars arcade game I ever played at a theme park inside a mock cockpit cabnite. It was the tits.
That and the Star Wars trilogy arcade game where you light savor fight candor and do the run on the Death Star with a side of ewoke shooting are the two best arcade Star Wars games I can remember.
Every arcade game based on Star Wars has been pretty stellar except for Return of the Jedi by Atari. I didn't care for it at all.
Not Turbo Stuff but my god this is totally out of control.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk)
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 11/30/2015, 07:24 PMNot Turbo Stuff but my god this is totally out of control.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk)
Or there is this one with great advertising:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719)
"I paid for those honey and I'm gonna make my money back with them!"
Quote from: guest on 11/30/2015, 10:37 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 11/30/2015, 07:24 PMNot Turbo Stuff but my god this is totally out of control.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk)
Or there is this one with great advertising:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719)
"I paid for those honey and I'm gonna make my money back with them!"
Damn! Do you see the man hands on that gal?
Quote from: geise on 12/01/2015, 08:56 PMDamn! Do you see the man hands on that gal?
She has hands?
Quote from: geise on 12/01/2015, 08:56 PMQuote from: guest on 11/30/2015, 10:37 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 11/30/2015, 07:24 PMNot Turbo Stuff but my god this is totally out of control.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk)
Or there is this one with great advertising:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719)
"I paid for those honey and I'm gonna make my money back with them!"
Damn! Do you see the man hands on that gal?
Rhonda Rousey's new day job.
Quote from: guest on 12/02/2015, 11:36 AMQuote from: geise on 12/01/2015, 08:56 PMQuote from: guest on 11/30/2015, 10:37 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 11/30/2015, 07:24 PMNot Turbo Stuff but my god this is totally out of control.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-1987-Silver-Seal-Euro-Short-Box-NES-New-Sealed-MINT-GRAIL-/181942805713?hash=item2a5ca2e4d1:g:sxwAAOSw34FVEmdk)
Or there is this one with great advertising:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mike-Tysons-Punch-Out-Nintendo-NES-1987/262165323719)
"I paid for those honey and I'm gonna make my money back with them!"
Damn! Do you see the man hands on that gal?
Rhonda Rousey's new day job.
Love it.
She'll be back fighting in UFC eventually.
Quote from: guest on 12/01/2015, 08:52 PMHOLY FUCK...
not just rare... MEGA RARE!
http://ebay.com/itm/111838615053 (http://ebay.com/itm/111838615053)
LOL...
Mega Rare. Reminds me of that Jerry Seinfeld bit on Maximum strength Tylenol.
Yeouch.
http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr (http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr)
Quote from: ApolloBoy on 12/06/2015, 08:36 PMYeouch.
http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr (http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr)
collectard seller's user name says it all
Quote from: guest on 12/07/2015, 12:34 AMQuote from: ApolloBoy on 12/06/2015, 08:36 PMYeouch.
http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr (http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr)
collectard seller's user name says it all
It like the "get 5% off when you by 2+"
Then you look at number available 1.
When did Ys III becomes expensive? I remember paying around $20 for one MISB way back when Toys R US still carried them. Now it seems complete used are $175?
Quote from: wilykat on 12/07/2015, 04:01 PMWhen did Ys III becomes expensive? I remember paying around $20 for one MISB way back when Toys R US still carried them. Now it seems complete used are $175?
It isn't expensive, collectard set collectors are just paying $100 - $150 for the cardboard box.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20iii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=turbografx%20ys%20iii&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684)
The CIC game isn't worth much to them. At least an empty cardboard box looks like a CIB game on your shelf. A CIC game on your shelf is a spotlight on your failure as an Omega level collector and all of your gallery and youtube viewers will never let you live it down.
The cardboard is the best part.
You thought Ebay was bad have a look at this web site Pc engine section.
akiba-games.com
Nah. It's the styrofoam stopper in the bottom of said cardboard.
Quote from: Vimtoman on 12/08/2015, 05:55 PMYou thought Ebay was bad have a look at this web site Pc engine section.
akiba-games.com
Must be a typo. Move the dot 2 figures left.
This is a brand new "Magical Chase" fan translation for Nintendo GameBoy Color.
This game has never ben played. It has been collecting dust on my shelf. Its time to start selling my collection for cash. My loss is your gain. Perfect condition. Rare.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU)
Quote from: guest on 12/10/2015, 03:48 AMThis is a brand new "Magical Chase" fan translation for Nintendo GameBoy Color.
This game has never ben played. It has been collecting dust on my shelf. Its time to start selling my collection for cash. My loss is your gain. Perfect condition. Rare.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU)
It's on one of those shit fake "Game" gameboy carts too. I hate those things. Bought a Shantae repro and it came like that, wouldn't work on my gameboy advance player. Meh.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 12/10/2015, 04:56 AMQuote from: guest on 12/10/2015, 03:48 AMThis is a brand new "Magical Chase" fan translation for Nintendo GameBoy Color.
This game has never ben played. It has been collecting dust on my shelf. Its time to start selling my collection for cash. My loss is your gain. Perfect condition. Rare.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-GBC-Game-Boy-Color-NEW-Collector-s-Edition-RARE-GameBoy-/301820634539?hash=item4645e965ab:g:~0kAAOSweuxWSltU)
It's on one of those shit fake "Game" gameboy carts too. I hate those things. Bought a Shantae repro and it came like that, wouldn't work on my gameboy advance player. Meh.
The only thing that interested me was the plastic case used for the game boy game. Anyone know where this plastic came can be obtained in bulk so I can custom case my meager GB and GB Color games?
I already use DS cases for my GBA games. I am good there.
When I bought plastic cases for my various flashcarts, I found several suppliers by "googling". I believe that the case in that auction and the one I bought for my Everdrive GB are just DS cases with a couple clips cut out.
Quote from: guest on 12/10/2015, 11:42 AMWhen I bought plastic cases for my various flashcarts, I found several suppliers by "googling". I believe that the case in that auction and the one I bought for my Everdrive GB are just DS cases with a couple clips cut out.
Oh really? It is a DS case? Hmm the mod jobs I had seen previously to make a GB game fit in a DS case always looked like a hot mess. The shape of the case used in this pictures looked more squat then the DS cases. I will have to double check. Thank you.
I shall now call you Sir Google
Oh it's not the DS case used. Close call thought.
It's from some sort of company called "custom game case".
http://www.customgamecases.com/# (http://www.customgamecases.com/#)!online-store/c1m9j/!/Blank-Cases/c/13253523/offset=0&sort=nameAsc
Seems they do a cardboard slip cover on their cases. Might be a viable option to CIB my loose GB and GBColor games.
Yeah, that's what I got. It looks like it they made the mold from a reworked DS case.
Quote from: guest on 12/10/2015, 02:56 PMYeah, that's what I got. It looks like it they made the mold from a reworked DS case.
Do you think it is something you'd use? Or not really in the market for something like this.
That site looks pretty hot for repro GEN cases, my oh my. :3
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 12/11/2015, 02:36 AMThat site looks pretty hot for repro GEN cases, my oh my. :3
To bad the prices feel a little high. But meh. If I just pick up 25 or so at a time as needed I case put the majority of my looks stuff in cases. But when it comes to Genesis I really try to by COB from the start.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 12/11/2015, 11:22 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 12/11/2015, 02:36 AMThat site looks pretty hot for repro GEN cases, my oh my. :3
To bad the prices feel a little high. But meh. If I just pick up 25 or so at a time as needed I case put the majority of my looks stuff in cases. But when it comes to Genesis I really try to by COB from the start.
I do the same, but some games have really shit condition boxes. I do what I can to clean them up, but I can only do so much when working with absolute shit. lol
PCE Works Drac X energy drink, $75. Seller description states, "This will only go up in value."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733)
Quote from: csgx1 on 12/15/2015, 12:58 PMPCE Works Drac X energy drink, $75. Seller description states, "This will only go up in value."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733)
Seller has a couple negative feedbacks for selling bootlegs.
It's not really a PROMO item if I make a one of a kind Nintendo sticker and put it on a pack of socks.
Rarez energeh drank, bruh! :lol:
I for one know that there's no safer investment than energy drinks; they're guaranteed to go up in value and not slowly eat through the can in which they're stored.
Quote from: csgx1 on 12/15/2015, 12:58 PMPCE Works Drac X energy drink, $75. Seller description states, "This will only go up in value."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-x-rondo-of-blood-PROMO-energy-drink-snes-pc-engine-FULL-RARE-/221969688733)
F***ing hilarious.
What's the back story on this energy drink anyway? Was it something Tobias had made somehow to go along with the PCE bootlegs? Or what?
Yep. Iirc, if you bought his limited edition in a wooden box or whatever, it would come with 3 or 4 cans. ...cans that are Guaranteed to go up in value.
I bought something on eBay on Dec 11th. Today I received a notification that it had been received by the Global Shipping Program shipping center. Soon the iten I bought 11 days ago will be sent to me from the U.S., instead of the U.S. seller sending it direct to me. For this privelage I was charged double the price of usps shipping, will still have to pay any "customs" fees and it will likely arrive in a smaller, less insulated box.
Quote from: guest on 12/22/2015, 05:00 PMI bought something on eBay on Dec 11th. Today I received a notification that it had been received by the Global Shipping Program shipping center. Soon the iten I bought 11 days ago will be sent to me from the U.S., instead of the U.S. seller sending it direct to me. For this privelage I was charged double the price of usps shipping, will still have to pay any "customs" fees and it will likely arrive in a smaller, less insulated box.
What!? How does that happen? Are you in Canada?
The latest market report states that TurboGrafx-16 games went down in price slightly. This is the overall market. The really rare gems are still gouged, its just that overall the games went down in price. There are about dozen titles from the library that currently sell for around $10 on ebay. If market decreases annually, then by year 2035 these games will be worthless like baseball cards and the entire sports card market. What happened in the past decade was the peak of this collecting hobby. It will in the future level out and go back in to the woodwork like stamp collecting, cards, hobby trains and all that other junk. So cheers! and sorry to those who thought their games were gonna cost a fortune forever always for eternity.
Quote from: guest on 12/22/2015, 05:00 PMI bought something on eBay on Dec 11th. Today I received a notification that it had been received by the Global Shipping Program shipping center. Soon the iten I bought 11 days ago will be sent to me from the U.S., instead of the U.S. seller sending it direct to me. For this privelage I was charged double the price of usps shipping, will still have to pay any "customs" fees and it will likely arrive in a smaller, less insulated box.
The struggle is real, man. Global Shipping program is just terrible. The people behind it think that the great benefit is that there are never any fees at the door for delivery, but that's never been the problem for any buyer - it's paying EXTRA fees that people dislike, and the GSP makes those import fees mandatory every time, even when 90% of the time Canada Post never charges customs fees for old games anyway. The other kicker is paying more for shipping because it effectively had to be shipped twice. I don't understand why this program doesn't just generate a label for the seller and handle it that way. The issues for most sellers who are reluctant to ship out of country is that they don't know how to do the paperwork; just make it easy on sellers with a customs label and everybody would win. Now, as you said, the package simply just gets sent to the US distribution center and then te packed in worse packaging and sent your way for an even longer delay. Terrible business model for the consumer.
Quote from: grolt on 12/23/2015, 10:12 AMQuote from: guest on 12/22/2015, 05:00 PMI bought something on eBay on Dec 11th. Today I received a notification that it had been received by the Global Shipping Program shipping center. Soon the iten I bought 11 days ago will be sent to me from the U.S., instead of the U.S. seller sending it direct to me. For this privelage I was charged double the price of usps shipping, will still have to pay any "customs" fees and it will likely arrive in a smaller, less insulated box.
The struggle is real, man. Global Shipping program is just terrible. The people behind it think that the great benefit is that there are never any fees at the door for delivery, but that's never been the problem for any buyer - it's paying EXTRA fees that people dislike, and the GSP makes those import fees mandatory every time, even when 90% of the time Canada Post never charges customs fees for old games anyway. The other kicker is paying more for shipping because it effectively had to be shipped twice. I don't understand why this program doesn't just generate a label for the seller and handle it that way. The issues for most sellers who are reluctant to ship out of country is that they don't know how to do the paperwork; just make it easy on sellers with a customs label and everybody would win. Now, as you said, the package simply just gets sent to the US distribution center and then te packed in worse packaging and sent your way for an even longer delay. Terrible business model for the consumer.
People should petition them to make changes. Or call them out publicly.
As long as Ebay is making money off of it and people are buying listings through it then nothing will change.
If eBay doesn't already own the GSP, then they're just waiting for it to gain enough traction before bringing it into the fold.
Quote from: guest on 12/24/2015, 01:37 PMIf eBay doesn't already own the GSP, then they're just waiting for it to gain enough traction before bringing it into the fold.
It is even bigger than eBay. It is Pitney-Bowes. We all need to communicate to sellers that we won't be back. Let eBay know too. I made the mistake once. But I won't again.
The only benefit GSP has is to seller, they are covered if the package are lost or damaged. Seller loses nothing but IMO it's just for the lazy seller who doesn't give a fuck if a rare MISB Cotton arrives intact or if the idiot drones ripped the box open and shipped just the game to save money.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 12/15/2015, 07:56 PMWhat's the back story on this energy drink anyway? Was it something Tobias had made somehow to go along with the PCE bootlegs? Or what?
Nah, they're real, just something he found and added to "sweeten" the deal. My friend has some for Megaman. As others have said, I wouldn't trust to ever drink 'em. Just let 'em sit purty on your shelf. ;)
Quote from: geise on 12/23/2015, 01:29 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 12/22/2015, 06:44 PMThe latest market report...
lol! LOL! LOL!
LOL!!!!!!!
tool AKA stool. The Stool Report: It's oddly colored and it stinks... Not a good sign...
Quote from: NightWolve on 01/01/2016, 09:12 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 12/15/2015, 07:56 PMWhat's the back story on this energy drink anyway? Was it something Tobias had made somehow to go along with the PCE bootlegs? Or what?
Nah, they're real, just something he found and added to "sweeten" the deal. My friend has some for Megaman. As others have said, I wouldn't trust to ever drink 'em. Just let 'em sit purty on your shelf. ;)
I don't think I'd dare drink an energy drink from 1993 anyway! Not even one from yesterday, either, really. Weird how some of this stuff exists.
I really don't know if there were "energy drinks" in the late 80's early 90's, let alone the late 90's.
I am pretty sure "energy drinks" only started coming about in the early 2000 era and didn't take off until around 2006-2007'ish with Red Bull.
I know I know, waaaay of topic, but ....
I didn't really think about it, but I think late 90's is probably close. I did at one point in my life indulge in some Red Bull, and I remember one called Kick-Ass, also. I specifically remember getting that one from Sheetz on a particularly drunken evening I'm estimating happened about ~15 years ago. So I would buy 2000-2001. Not sure what the date on the Drac X one is, but I guess it probably showed up many years after the actual release of the game. I gave that shit up long before Monster or Rockstar were even a thing, and I'm almost buying the plot of iZombie as an actual possibilty. God knows what toxic stuff is in those things.
Yeah, they're recent products, they're not THAT old.
Dracula X NRG drinks are white label ZIMA + Tobias' commissioned graphic design slapped on the can.
Printed circa 2014-2105.
Old ZIMA stock circa 1998.
Quote from: esteban on 01/02/2016, 11:51 AMDracula X NRG drinks are white label ZIMA + Tobias' commissioned graphic design slapped on the can.
Printed circa 2014-2105.
Old ZIMA stock circa 1998.
Ah, that's the info I was originally wondering about.
I just wish there were more local options for me to buy here in Maine! I might be the only guy in the state with a working Turbo, and I struggle to find anywhere online that isn't absurdly priced.
Anyone want to go in with me on a group buy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To)
Quote from: grolt on 01/02/2016, 07:10 PMAnyone want to go in with me on a group buy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To)
Only $70 for GSP shipping.
Quote from: guest on 01/02/2016, 07:35 PMQuote from: grolt on 01/02/2016, 07:10 PMAnyone want to go in with me on a group buy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonic-Spike-Turbografx-16-1990-Complete-Case-Manual-and-Card-/262221448242?hash=item3d0d9dc432:g:BM8AAOSwf-VWW~To)
Only $70 for GSP shipping.
Didn't notice that. We should totally try to combine shipping then.
TG-16 with AV, region and light mods: $350 + $51 shipping to Canada:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Fully-REFURBISHED-with-Awesome-Improvements-/331698463897?hash=item4d3ac4e499:g:B94AAOSwYHxWN~zt (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Fully-REFURBISHED-with-Awesome-Improvements-/331698463897?hash=item4d3ac4e499:g:B94AAOSwYHxWN~zt)
Quote from: guest on 01/03/2016, 03:14 PMTG-16 with AV, region and light mods: $350 + $51 shipping to Canada:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Fully-REFURBISHED-with-Awesome-Improvements-/331698463897?hash=item4d3ac4e499:g:B94AAOSwYHxWN~zt (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Fully-REFURBISHED-with-Awesome-Improvements-/331698463897?hash=item4d3ac4e499:g:B94AAOSwYHxWN~zt)
The best is how he charges that price and then offers a $40 discount if you send him your existing TG-16, Power Supply and Controller. For many people it would cost that much just to ship it to him, and then he's charging $350 after. Yeesh.
From that funny Sonic Spike auction:
QuoteCleaned, tested, and verified working! What you see is what you get!
You sure about that, bruh?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lswAAOSwHQ9WW~Tr/s-l1600.jpg)
85% New?
WTF, did Diskounters finally sell all their sealed $10 Sonic Spike copies or something? Or is it just another case of collectard/dumb person bait?
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 01/04/2016, 01:52 PMWTF, did Diskounters finally sell all their sealed $10 Sonic Spike copies or something? Or is it just another case of collectard/dumb person bait?
The same seller has many overpriced Turbo games.
That's one nasty looking Huey. Eww
Quote from: wilykat on 12/24/2015, 07:28 PMThe only benefit GSP has is to seller, they are covered if the package are lost or damaged. Seller loses nothing but IMO it's just for the lazy seller who doesn't give a fuck if a rare MISB Cotton arrives intact or if the idiot drones ripped the box open and shipped just the game to save money.
I wouldn't count on that. I recently shipped a statue via GSP and it arrived slightly damaged due to shipping. The buyer filed for a refund, even though i don't offer refunds on collectibles and vintage stuff. ebay/paypal immediately rips the cash from my account and then asks for me to answer some questions. then they say if it is damaged in shipping to let them know. i did so, and the didn't give a sh!t. got an email stating they "sided with the buyer" and that i had to refund his money, plus pay for the return shipping!
Ebay is all about the buyers, not the sellers.
Quote from: guest on 01/04/2016, 01:44 PMFrom that funny Sonic Spike auction:
QuoteCleaned, tested, and verified working! What you see is what you get!
You sure about that, bruh?
ebayimg.com/images/g/lswAAOSwHQ9WW~Tr/s-l1600.jpg
85% New?
85% New. By cleaned he must have meant "Shat on by my cat".
Quote from: spawnshop on 01/04/2016, 08:31 PMQuote from: wilykat on 12/24/2015, 07:28 PMThe only benefit GSP has is to seller, they are covered if the package are lost or damaged. Seller loses nothing but IMO it's just for the lazy seller who doesn't give a fuck if a rare MISB Cotton arrives intact or if the idiot drones ripped the box open and shipped just the game to save money.
I wouldn't count on that. I recently shipped a statue via GSP and it arrived slightly damaged due to shipping. The buyer filed for a refund, even though i don't offer refunds on collectibles and vintage stuff. ebay/paypal immediately rips the cash from my account and then asks for me to answer some questions. then they say if it is damaged in shipping to let them know. i did so, and the didn't give a sh!t. got an email stating they "sided with the buyer" and that i had to refund his money, plus pay for the return shipping!
Ebay is all about the buyers, not the sellers.
Damn, just read this. That sucks man. I was always under the belief that if the item got to ebay fine you were absolved of later damage but I guess not. Were you unable to show pictures that it was fine shape before or something? Hope it didn't hit you too bad.
Double post so my apologies, but I wasn't sure where would be best to post this even though it's not really a gouge.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/n0nessentials/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= (http://www.ebay.com/sch/n0nessentials/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)
Link above is to stuff supposedly being sold by Victor Ireland's son, so some weird bits in there for ya'll. The promo bits alone are interesting, like the KLAX fanny pack and the Saddam Hussein vs Bonk T-shirt.
Is his son named "Wheaties" or "Dick"?
Those BIN prices are definite gouges.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pop-N-Magic-Original-Mini-Cap-NEC-PC-Engine-CD-Rom-Japan-NEW-/331749311569?hash=item4d3dccc451:g:hdUAAOSwaA5Wj23u (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pop-N-Magic-Original-Mini-Cap-NEC-PC-Engine-CD-Rom-Japan-NEW-/331749311569?hash=item4d3dccc451:g:hdUAAOSwaA5Wj23u)
Crazy price for a pretty good game and an admittedly pretty sweet promo visor.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6rwAAOSwT~9Wj23x/s-l1600.jpg)
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SUPER RARE VHS TAPE I KNOW IT LOOKS LIKE A BLANK TAPE $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboDuo-Power-VHS-Ultra-Rare-TurboGrafx-Promotional-Video-NEC-Video-Game-/262224632894 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboDuo-Power-VHS-Ultra-Rare-TurboGrafx-Promotional-Video-NEC-Video-Game-/262224632894)
I GOT IT AS A KID IN THE MAIL ITS SUPER RARE
Quote from: blueraven on 01/23/2016, 01:42 AMSUPER RARE VHS TAPE I KNOW IT LOOKS LIKE A BLANK TAPE $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboDuo-Power-VHS-Ultra-Rare-TurboGrafx-Promotional-Video-NEC-Video-Game-/262224632894 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboDuo-Power-VHS-Ultra-Rare-TurboGrafx-Promotional-Video-NEC-Video-Game-/262224632894)
I GOT IT AS A KID IN THE MAIL ITS SUPER RARE
$150 for the Lords of Thunder vhs tape as well. Sellers like this do zero checking on price, yet come up with such crazy figures. The last one sold on eBay had a BIN price of $24.99, but instead sold to an Offer.
Quote from: guest on 01/23/2016, 12:47 PM$150 for the Lords of Thunder vhs tape as well. Sellers like this do zero checking on price, yet come up with such crazy figures. The last one sold on eBay had a BIN price of $24.99, but instead sold to an Offer.
Yeah I agree. I saw the lords of thunder tape as well, and remember seeing a copy of it up for $24.99 shipped a few months back. When I saw the ZOMG RAER in the subject header I had to double-check to make sure that it was the same VHS.
Quote from: guest on 01/23/2016, 01:34 PMThat seller has idiotic prices... but there was one promo tape that was sent out sans label. I have one of the completely blank promo tapes as well.
Haha, that doesn't surprise me that you have one, null :D Thanks for verifying that this isn't just a copied Memorex tape from Walgreens.
It's not Turbo or eBay, but this is the best example I've yet seen of just how gullible too many repro collectors are:
http://www.shopflashbackgames.com/8-in-1-rpg-flashback-multi-cart-p-523.html (http://www.shopflashbackgames.com/8-in-1-rpg-flashback-multi-cart-p-523.html)
Imagine how much a custom multi-game cart would cost if it include every game? $50,000?
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/06/2016, 04:11 PMIt's not Turbo or eBay, but this is the best example I've yet seen of just how gullible too many repro collectors are:
http://www.shopflashbackgames.com/8-in-1-rpg-flashback-multi-cart-p-523.html (http://www.shopflashbackgames.com/8-in-1-rpg-flashback-multi-cart-p-523.html)
Imagine how much a custom multi-game cart would cost if it include every game? $50,000?
Lol, that's a great investment compared to like a SD2SNES. :roll: ](*,)
Heh. Yeah, I bought the SD2SNES for $167 total on krik's Black Friday sale in 2014... $144 for that 8-in-1 is a terrible price/value if you're ignorant/unaware of the SD2SNES...
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/08/2016, 01:25 PMHeh. Yeah, I bought the SD2NES for $167 total on krik's Black Friday sale in 2014... $144 for that 8-in-1 is a terrible price/value if you're ignorant/unaware of the SD2NES...
Do those work pretty well? With all the BS extra hardware built into snes carts, I've always been wary of the SNES flashcart.
No problems with it that I could see when I tested various games and played Namco's "Wild Guns" at length. The OS is still worked on with possible further support for games that have chips still unemulated.
https://sd2snes.de/blog/compatibility
Main games that are not supported that people care about are "Super Mario RPG" and "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island," but it pretty much is the best flashcart in terms of support and features.
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/08/2016, 04:25 PM"Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island"
Sorry to derail the topic, but I might be sold hearing this. Bitching mario baby on a dinosaur is not my favorite game there, so no loss for me, and I have Mario RPG already. If I got one it would be for trying out some of those prohibitively exspensive games like Space Megaforce, or Pokey and Rocky. Thanks!
Edit: Starfox 2! :( Reading through this makes me a bit disappointed, though not a deal breaker, that some of these games are not compatible, but it's as I expected. There are enough games that are still playable, but these would've been nice to check out.
QuoteSuperFX games:
Doom
Star Fox 2
Vortex
SA-1 games:
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby Super Star
Super Bomberman Panic Bomber World
Super Robot Taisen Gaiden: Maso Kishin – The Lord Of Elemental
S-DD1 games:
Star Ocean (unhacked version)
Street Fighter Alpha 2 / Zero 2
SPC7110 games:
Far East of Eden Zero
How does it compare to http://shop.krikzz.com/Super-EverDrive-v2-SPEDV2.htm? (http://shop.krikzz.com/Super-EverDrive-v2-SPEDV2.htm?) The comparison link on that page is broken. What games would use the optional DSP chips?
I could find an image with Wayback.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20151016184728im_/http://krikzz.com/pub/support/comparison/sd2snes-vs-super-everdrive.png)
I bought the SD2SNES because it was the only flashcart available that supports sound rips.
I bought Mario Kart, Yoshi's Island, Mario RPG and something else (Allstars + SMW?) for Super Famicom for like $20 on eBay. Most other chipped SNES/SFC games are not expensive. I've only ever liked Megaman X, so it works out that I don't need to waste money on the sequels.
I was just about to order the Feka everdrive, but maybe this should be on the list.. My TED has not left my console, and it's been so awesome checking out everyone's recommendations here without breaking my wallet or skipping a meal :P
In the interest of staying on topic, I saw this just now while investigating getting used ED's
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Everdrive-Nec-PCE-TG-16-SD-Game-Memory-Card-4GB-/252268834563?hash=item3abc64ef03:g:sswAAOSwYaFWgWFy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Everdrive-Nec-PCE-TG-16-SD-Game-Memory-Card-4GB-/252268834563?hash=item3abc64ef03:g:sswAAOSwYaFWgWFy)
The regular Genesis Everdrive (Everdrive MD?) is now very much worth buying, since receiving major upgrades that really narrowed the gap between it and the Mega Everdrive.
Lol at the rom seller. :P
"This software is open source, which means it is in full observance of the General Public License
agreement. The General Public License allows this software to be used as many times on as many
computers as you want."
Even if those games fell under the GPL, it still isn't legal for this douche to sell them on eBay.
Quote from: guest on 02/08/2016, 07:46 PMThe regular Genesis Everdrive (Everdrive MD?) is now very much worth buying, since receiving major upgrades that really narrowed the gap between it and the Mega Everdrive.
Ahh dang that'd be nice, but I am almost as excited to get the backup ram for playing some of my Sega CD games as I am the functionality of playing all the other games I don't have :P
Quote from: guest on 02/08/2016, 07:46 PMLol at the rom seller. :P
"This software is open source, which means it is in full observance of the General Public License
agreement. The General Public License allows this software to be used as many times on as many
computers as you want."
Even if those games fell under the GPL, it still isn't legal for this douche to sell them on eBay.
Amazing to me how these things are bought and sold on ebay, you would think someone would be policing it.
Quote from: NightWolve on 02/08/2016, 07:14 PMI could find an image with Wayback.
Oh, good idea! Forgot about that site. Seems like the SD2SNES is the better choice even on that chart.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 08:44 PMQuote from: NightWolve on 02/08/2016, 07:14 PMI could find an image with Wayback.
Oh, good idea! Forgot about that site. Seems like the SD2SNES is the better choice even on that chart.
I recommend it over all others.
Quote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 09:19 PMI recommend it over all others.
I might have to nab one in the future then! My next SNES purchase is going to be a Super Gameboy 2, I think, though. Ideally I'd finally get a PVM or some kind of RGB monitor, then I read that the SNES has built in RGB already, get the right cable, and voila. I kinda don't want to break the tabs in the console, does anyone know which converter I should look for? I looked on ebay once and they were asking 50 bucks I think for it. So a SFC into SNES converter, SGB2, and I'm gonna bust out some full screen GB goodness. I might even try to dig up that Super Gameboy controller, since I'm into GB again so much.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 09:57 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 09:19 PMI recommend it over all others.
I might have to nab one in the future then! My next SNES purchase is going to be a Super Gameboy 2, I think, though. Ideally I'd finally get a PVM or some kind of RGB monitor, then I read that the SNES has built in RGB already, get the right cable, and voila. I kinda don't want to break the tabs in the console, does anyone know which converter I should look for? I looked on ebay once and they were asking 50 bucks I think for it. So a SFC into SNES converter, SGB2, and I'm gonna bust out some full screen GB goodness. I might even try to dig up that Super Gameboy controller, since I'm into GB again so much.
ProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 09:57 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 09:19 PMI recommend it over all others.
I might have to nab one in the future then! My next SNES purchase is going to be a Super Gameboy 2, I think, though. Ideally I'd finally get a PVM or some kind of RGB monitor, then I read that the SNES has built in RGB already, get the right cable, and voila. I kinda don't want to break the tabs in the console, does anyone know which converter I should look for? I looked on ebay once and they were asking 50 bucks I think for it. So a SFC into SNES converter, SGB2, and I'm gonna bust out some full screen GB goodness. I might even try to dig up that Super Gameboy controller, since I'm into GB again so much.
Just get a Super Famicom. They are beautiful machines. On the RGB front not all SNESs are created equally. Read here http://retrorgb.com/snes.html (http://retrorgb.com/snes.html)
Quote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 11:12 PMJust get a Super Famicom. They are beautiful machines. On the RGB front not all SNESs are created equally. Read here http://retrorgb.com/snes.html (http://retrorgb.com/snes.html)
Yep, this is where I read it before. I have one of the original units, and you're right, I'm not sure which revision it is. In my move it's sure to turn up so I'll get it out then and check. I want the cheapest route to playing real GB carts on a TV, so even though I would like a Super Famicom, and I agree they are a lot nicer looking than the SNES (mine was blessed with just the bottom part of the casing that turned brown, so it's only half fugly), in all likely hood I will probably try to make the SNES I have work. There's a couple SFC carts I'd like to get but I don't have any plans to really collect them, just GB stuff. The Super GB2 is important to me to have the proper clock speed running. I'm also aware that it will only play the original gray GB carts and the black backwards compatibility ones, that's ok with me.. mostly interested in the gray carts anyway!
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 09:57 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 09:19 PMI recommend it over all others.
I might have to nab one in the future then! My next SNES purchase is going to be a Super Gameboy 2, I think, though. Ideally I'd finally get a PVM or some kind of RGB monitor, then I read that the SNES has built in RGB already, get the right cable, and voila. I kinda don't want to break the tabs in the console, does anyone know which converter I should look for? I looked on ebay once and they were asking 50 bucks I think for it. So a SFC into SNES converter, SGB2, and I'm gonna bust out some full screen GB goodness. I might even try to dig up that Super Gameboy controller, since I'm into GB again so much.
ProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
ProTip: tap each of the tabs in the SNES cart port lightly with a chisel to cleanly remove them and play SFC carts without disfiguring anything.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Missed this at first, thanks! I'll check prices on those.
Quote from: guest on 02/08/2016, 11:35 PMProTip: tap each of the tabs in the SNES cart port lightly with a chisel to cleanly remove them and play SFC carts without disfiguring anything.
I don't remember them coming off so easily last time I tried. It's certainly the cheapest option, but I think I'm gonna leave them be for now.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 11:43 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Missed this at first, thanks! I'll check prices on those.
Quote from: guest on 02/08/2016, 11:35 PMProTip: tap each of the tabs in the SNES cart port lightly with a chisel to cleanly remove them and play SFC carts without disfiguring anything.
I don't remember them coming off so easily last time I tried. It's certainly the cheapest option, but I think I'm gonna leave them be for now.
Seems excessive. Just break of the inner tabs from the SNES and it will play imports just fine.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 02/08/2016, 11:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 11:43 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Missed this at first, thanks! I'll check prices on those.
Quote from: guest on 02/08/2016, 11:35 PMProTip: tap each of the tabs in the SNES cart port lightly with a chisel to cleanly remove them and play SFC carts without disfiguring anything.
I don't remember them coming off so easily last time I tried. It's certainly the cheapest option, but I think I'm gonna leave them be for now.
Seems excessive. Just break of the inner tabs from the SNES and it will play imports just fine.
Agreed. I wouldn't mess with a converter.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 09:57 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 09:19 PMI recommend it over all others.
I might have to nab one in the future then! My next SNES purchase is going to be a Super Gameboy 2, I think, though. Ideally I'd finally get a PVM or some kind of RGB monitor, then I read that the SNES has built in RGB already, get the right cable, and voila. I kinda don't want to break the tabs in the console, does anyone know which converter I should look for? I looked on ebay once and they were asking 50 bucks I think for it. So a SFC into SNES converter, SGB2, and I'm gonna bust out some full screen GB goodness. I might even try to dig up that Super Gameboy controller, since I'm into GB again so much.
ProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Yeah, if you're really adamant about not breaking the tabs then just hack up an old game genie. It's not prefect but pretty much does the job.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 02/08/2016, 11:54 PMQuote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 11:43 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 02/08/2016, 11:09 PMProTip: buy a SNES Game Genie and cut the tabs on it to use as a pass through for SFC carts
Missed this at first, thanks! I'll check prices on those.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/08/2016, 11:35 PMProTip: tap each of the tabs in the SNES cart port lightly with a chisel to cleanly remove them and play SFC carts without disfiguring anything.
I don't remember them coming off so easily last time I tried. It's certainly the cheapest option, but I think I'm gonna leave them be for now.
Seems excessive. Just break of the inner tabs from the SNES and it will play imports just fine.
That's what I said.
Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions. I broke the tabs off of a friend's console 20+ years ago when we were into imports, I just thought I might try to keep mine intact. I'm not unfamiliar with the process. I guess I need to just get my SNES out and see if it's even worth messing with, I might just go the Super Famicom console route. I did always want one.
these all annoy me somewhat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-6-039-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-/222022359112 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-6-039-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-/222022359112)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Seller-PC-Engine-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-Fits-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-/381460090591 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Seller-PC-Engine-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-Fits-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-/381460090591)
those cables cost $1.90 from monoprice
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534 (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534)
Quote from: mickcris on 02/12/2016, 12:37 PMthose cables cost $1.90 from monoprice
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534 (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534)
Should be a sticky.
Yeah, when I found the cables at monoprice about 1-2yrs ago I bought 6 of them. One from the console to the Duotap, then one from each port to each controller.
It was nice sitting on the couch for a change to play some Bomberman with my brothers and friends when I got them.
What's that link? *clicks*
I hate all of you. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Quote from: guest on 02/13/2016, 12:21 AMWhat's that link? *clicks*
I hate all of you. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
<3
Quote from: mickcris on 02/12/2016, 12:37 PMthese all annoy me somewhat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-6-039-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-/222022359112 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-6-039-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-/222022359112)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Seller-PC-Engine-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-Fits-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-/381460090591 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Seller-PC-Engine-Controller-Extension-Cable-Cord-Fits-Turbo-Duo-Core-Grafx-/381460090591)
those cables cost $1.90 from monoprice
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534 (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=534)
Sellers are in Texas and North Carolina.
I was worried they were from NJ.
Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/08/2016, 11:29 PMQuote from: Mathius on 02/08/2016, 11:12 PMJust get a Super Famicom. They are beautiful machines. On the RGB front not all SNESs are created equally. Read here http://retrorgb.com/snes.html (http://retrorgb.com/snes.html)
Yep, this is where I read it before. I have one of the original units, and you're right, I'm not sure which revision it is. In my move it's sure to turn up so I'll get it out then and check. I want the cheapest route to playing real GB carts on a TV, so even though I would like a Super Famicom, and I agree they are a lot nicer looking than the SNES (mine was blessed with just the bottom part of the casing that turned brown, so it's only half fugly), in all likely hood I will probably try to make the SNES I have work. There's a couple SFC carts I'd like to get but I don't have any plans to really collect them, just GB stuff. The Super GB2 is important to me to have the proper clock speed running. I'm also aware that it will only play the original gray GB carts and the black backwards compatibility ones, that's ok with me.. mostly interested in the gray carts anyway!
You can also simply take it apart and remove the tray with the tabs, or you can nicely cut them while not attached to the mb.
Quote from: martinine on 02/13/2016, 09:16 PMYou can also simply take it apart and remove the tray with the tabs, or you can nicely cut them while not attached to the mb.
That's an idea too. I think I might try to clean the yellowed bottom sometime, so I might just take it apart anyway.
Quote from: guest on 01/06/2016, 10:19 AMQuote from: spawnshop on 01/04/2016, 08:31 PMQuote from: wilykat on 12/24/2015, 07:28 PMThe only benefit GSP has is to seller, they are covered if the package are lost or damaged. Seller loses nothing but IMO it's just for the lazy seller who doesn't give a fuck if a rare MISB Cotton arrives intact or if the idiot drones ripped the box open and shipped just the game to save money.
I wouldn't count on that. I recently shipped a statue via GSP and it arrived slightly damaged due to shipping. The buyer filed for a refund, even though i don't offer refunds on collectibles and vintage stuff. ebay/paypal immediately rips the cash from my account and then asks for me to answer some questions. then they say if it is damaged in shipping to let them know. i did so, and the didn't give a sh!t. got an email stating they "sided with the buyer" and that i had to refund his money, plus pay for the return shipping!
Ebay is all about the buyers, not the sellers.
Damn, just read this. That sucks man. I was always under the belief that if the item got to ebay fine you were absolved of later damage but I guess not. Were you unable to show pictures that it was fine shape before or something? Hope it didn't hit you too bad.
Nope, even after pics of the item before and after damage, and pics of the busted box, ebay still f'd me. Luckily the buyer was nice about it and we worked out a deal, but i still lost like $25 in the end. Oh well.....
Been quite the weekend.. Now it is complete.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Empty-Jewel-Case-Only-Turbografx-16-TG-16-No-Game-Included-/262288089321 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Empty-Jewel-Case-Only-Turbografx-16-TG-16-No-Game-Included-/262288089321)
Who are the morons buying these? http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1)
Quote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 09:52 AMWho are the morons buying these? http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1)
I'm guessing people who don't have cases for those games??
Quote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 09:52 AMWho are the morons buying these? http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1)
Maybe he makes them. Converted a bunch of Keith Courage cases.
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/14/2016, 12:04 PMQuote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 09:52 AMWho are the morons buying these? http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1)
Maybe he makes them. Converted a bunch of Keith Courage cases.
I asked who the morons are BUYING them! Also I think most (if not all) KC cases did not have the tab
I went to a used game shop in Austin a bit ago and they had many in case copies of Kieth Courage. They were $2 and I figured "$2 is worth an original case" so I picked them up. I checked just now, and one actually had a tab in it. I took the sticker off and don't recall doing that for any other games so apparently some copies have said tab.
Quote from: seieienbu on 02/14/2016, 04:14 PMI went to a used game shop in Austin a bit ago and they had many in case copies of Kieth Courage. They were $2 and I figured "$2 is worth an original case" so I picked them up. I checked just now, and one actually had a tab in it. I took the sticker off and don't recall doing that for any other games so apparently some copies have said tab.
Is it an original orange sticker on the case? Not a repro sticker?
My perspective may be skewed with my own early TG-16 anecdotes...but I've only seen no-tab Keith Courage jewel cases.
Then again, it doesn't make any sense for someone to "repro" a Keith Courage...so I guess I must be wrong.
Ha!
:)
Quote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 12:48 PMQuote from: EvilEvoIX on 02/14/2016, 12:04 PMQuote from: guest on 02/14/2016, 09:52 AMWho are the morons buying these? http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1 (http://www.ebay.com/csc/privatesectorgoods/m.html?LH_Complete=1&_ipg=200&_since=15&_sop=13&_rdc=1)
Maybe he makes them. Converted a bunch of Keith Courage cases.
I asked who the morons are BUYING them! Also I think most (if not all) KC cases did not have the tab
Yeah, I'm 90% sure all Keith cases are the same as PCE ones, it was only later US titles that came with the little clear holder tab thingy.
They're similar to PCE cases, but I don't think any PCE games had the glue dot.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 02/15/2016, 01:14 PMThey're similar to PCE cases, but I don't think any PCE games had the glue dot.
The PCE cases had little foam pieces. The actual case for Keith Courage/PCE games is a much better case than the standard Turbo case with the clip. The PCE case mold was actually made for the case and the quality of the part shows it: no mold marks on the inside and a nice texture on the back. The Turbo case mold was a recycled standard CD jewel case that was repurposed to make the Turbo cases. You can see this where the raised pieces that hold the card in place were machined in after the fact and how the back of the case is smooth and shiny like a normal jewel case finish would be. It was always odd to me that NEC spent all that money to retool the hucard case just for the Turbo market.
Quote from: guest on 02/15/2016, 01:14 PMThey're similar to PCE cases, but I don't think any PCE games had the glue dot.
Double-sided sticker :)
Pretty sure you could go camping in California for cheaper...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB)
I was looking for an Intellivision game on eBay which recently sold for $65 CIB. All the current CIB copies are super overpriced, but there was one loose incomplete copy for $45. It was an auction only and I didn't bid because it's overpriced and described as kinda working.
I just saw that after it failed to sell, the seller immediately relisted it for $60. :P I wonder how high it will get as they continue to relist it for more?
This is pretty fucking stupid:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-SCD-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/191827031110? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-SCD-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/191827031110?)
Right brand new shrink wrapped yet its opened in the pictures.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 03/15/2016, 09:35 AMThis is pretty fucking stupid:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-SCD-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/191827031110? (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-BEYOND-SHADOWGATE-SCD-Complete-Excellent-Condition-/191827031110?)
Right brand new shrink wrapped yet its opened in the pictures.
I'm surprised eBay has not been on that. They are pretty specific about auctions noting the correct condition. Brand new that is not.
Quote from: grolt on 02/28/2016, 06:08 PMPretty sure you could go camping in California for cheaper...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB)
Here's another specimen
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CAMP-CALIFORNIA-SCD-Sealed-Excellent-Condition-/191836039243 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CAMP-CALIFORNIA-SCD-Sealed-Excellent-Condition-/191836039243)
I wouldn't even pày the $29.99.
Quote from: esadajr on 03/30/2016, 10:30 AMQuote from: grolt on 02/28/2016, 06:08 PMPretty sure you could go camping in California for cheaper...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camp-California-Turbografx-16-Duo-Holy-Grail-Disc-Only-/191814935696?hash=item2ca90fa490:g:RDwAAOSwPc9W0hSB)
Here's another specimen
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CAMP-CALIFORNIA-SCD-Sealed-Excellent-Condition-/191836039243 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TG16-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-CAMP-CALIFORNIA-SCD-Sealed-Excellent-Condition-/191836039243)
I wouldn't even pày the $29.99.
Why not, its a funnish game with wow music? Totally worth $30.
I have to play it with the sound muted because of the music.
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2016, 06:50 PMI have to play it with the sound muted because of the music.
Not a Batch Boyz fan, I take it? lol
Do you think the mark up from $17.99 is too much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci)
The shipping is free.
Not to the Uk.
Plus import duty .
Quote from: Vimtoman on 04/04/2016, 10:57 AMDo you think the mark up from $17.99 is too much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci)
Hah for auctions like this I like to offer the sticker price, usually good for a laugh
That is a crazy price for that controller
Quote from: Koop on 04/08/2016, 02:31 AMQuote from: Vimtoman on 04/04/2016, 10:57 AMDo you think the mark up from $17.99 is too much?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Duo-DuoPad-Controller-TurboGrafx-16-NTSC-US-Model-Brand-New-in-Box-/152034908796?hash=item2365fc9a7c:g:Sn8AAOSwBnVW~Dci)
Hah for auctions like this I like to offer the sticker price, usually good for a laugh
Whats funny now is that now there is no "make an offer" option on this ebay listing :lol:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy)
...lol!
Quote from: geise on 04/18/2016, 08:21 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy)
...lol!
Sadder yet, 8 sold. I guess people like smoking butt crack.
I always wonder about those auctions with a number of sold. Seems like it might behoove some less than honest seller to simply sell a couple to himself to make it seem like that's a reasonable going rate.
At least the four listed in its sold history went for far less than what he's asking now, selling at $53.59, $79.99, $79.99, and $75.59.
Still crazy for such a common game that was inflation proof up till now.
Quote from: guest on 04/19/2016, 09:45 AMAt least the four listed in its sold history went for far less than what he's asking now, selling at $53.59, $79.99, $79.99, and $75.59.
Interesting. And some people like to say "resellers" do not directly affect the inflated cost of games.
I say of course they do as they set the price point. It's only a matter of waiting to see if a buyer accepts that price point as the new standered.
$30 dollar game. Sells all day every day for $30.
Reseller goes and puts his stock of the game at $60.
People buy it. Other resellers see the price has shifted to $60.
$60 becomes the new price for that game.
Until someone somewhere thinks. Hey. Why not $75?
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 04/18/2016, 08:31 PMQuote from: geise on 04/18/2016, 08:21 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Spirit-TurboGrafx-Turbo-Duo-Turboexpress-TG-16-TGX-PC-Engine-Duo-R-RX-CIC-/321702807669?hash=item4ae6fb4875:g:pFkAAOSwEeFVDoiy)
...lol!
Sadder yet, 8 sold. I guess people like smoking butt crack.
Strange that there are a couple of other copies, one of which CIC, that are far less money than this one. I've bought from this seller before and their prices were pretty good (Devils Crush and Alien Crush) so this is sad to see.
Quote from: guest on 04/19/2016, 09:45 AMAt least the four listed in its sold history went for far less than what he's asking now, selling at $53.59, $79.99, $79.99, and $75.59.
Thanks for my $10 copy necro.
If you were to filter out the sold listing for auction only listing, they will always go for less. Some sellers may be only looking at the highest sold listing and checking the current listing to undercut if needed while still much higher than true average market price.
So. Just for my own information. Is the current going rate of $200 plus for a turbo express crazy eBay prices. Or just "the standered".
Pretty much standard: $150 for used one with battery cover and weak sound but works or $200 for recapped and working one. Don't pay for more than $250 including shipping because it's more into gouging territory.
Original box adds extra. LCD mod is a hit or miss, some people prefer original intact model and some wants bigger, better LCD for playing but properly done 3.5" LCD mod should be good for quite a fair amount.
Quote from: wilykat on 04/19/2016, 10:48 PMPretty much standard: $150 for used one with battery cover and weak sound but works or $200 for recapped and working one. Don't pay for more than $250 including shipping because it's more into gouging territory.
Original box adds extra. LCD mod is a hit or miss, some people prefer original intact model and some wants bigger, better LCD for playing but properly done 3.5" LCD mod should be good for quite a fair amount.
Good to know. The cheapest one currently is $250 but the sound is weak and would need work.
Shot a offer of $150 and the seller said he could only take off $10 as he was the cheapest available.
I was in the mind to decline by wanted to chef with the experts.
Can you "misunderstand" $10 off and shoot him a $140 offer? :lol:
Quote from: wilykat on 04/20/2016, 07:47 AMCan you "misunderstand" $10 off and shoot him a $140 offer? :lol:
As it is I am attempting to "misunderstand" my last speeding ticket lol.
PC-FX Gouging on Sega-16:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well)
Plus bonus Turbo Gouging:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051 (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051)
Quote from: guest on 04/20/2016, 05:43 PMPC-FX Gouging on Sega-16:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well)
Plus bonus Turbo Gouging:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051 (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051)
The 90 Euro difference in pricing is because the first offer includes Ninja Spirit....
Amazing.
Quote from: esteban on 04/20/2016, 10:42 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 04/20/2016, 05:43 PMPC-FX Gouging on Sega-16:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well)
Plus bonus Turbo Gouging:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051 (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051)
The 90 Euro difference in pricing is because the first offer includes Ninja Spirit....
Amazing.
Still more than eBay for a CIC copy which has better than a "good" condition manual.
It's not worth $900, especially since the system needs repair, but at least the PC-FX bundle includes three of the library's priciest titles and not just a bunch of cheap, common stuff.
I just got my Express back from Keith Courage so it's recapped, in near mint shape and has the original box. Think I can get $500 on E-bay? Based on other comments, I can take $10 off in case of an offer. Sounds about right. :roll:
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/20/2016, 05:43 PMPC-FX Gouging on Sega-16:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31238-My-PC-FX-system-with-games-Please-read-well)
Plus bonus Turbo Gouging:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051 (http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?31227-A-pack-of-PC-engine-games&p=747051#post747051)
Lol, I saw these as well and was like WTF but decided it wasn't worth whining about it on there.
Could never get in with Sega 16. I signed up for the forum sometime ago, never got approved. Tried to contact admin, never got respond. Oh well, their loss :p
Quote from: wilykat on 04/24/2016, 07:02 PMCould never get in with Sega 16. I signed up for the forum sometime ago, never got approved. Tried to contact admin, never got respond. Oh well, their loss :p
It's an ongoing problem, but there is a thread for members to report on behalf of people having trouble getting their account approved or accessing the site.
Quote from: wilykat on 04/24/2016, 07:02 PMCould never get in with Sega 16. I signed up for the forum sometime ago, never got approved. Tried to contact admin, never got respond. Oh well, their loss :p
Same thing happened to me. I wanted to make a post in the fix a front-loader sega cd thread about a solution to a problem that hadn't been covered but I was never approved.
Not a gouge, but figured some people might actually want to see this, Mysterious Song, 20$:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-PC-ENGINE-TURBOGRAFX-16-2014-Release-Version-/201569603013?hash=item2eee7c0dc5:g:N8cAAOSwMVFXIBZ6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-PC-ENGINE-TURBOGRAFX-16-2014-Release-Version-/201569603013?hash=item2eee7c0dc5:g:N8cAAOSwMVFXIBZ6)
Edit: oh hell it was already up in the sales forum.
Sapphire bootleg disc only for $149. Looks to be one of the color errors that was given out here?
Edit: Looks like someone just bought that sh*t.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753406996 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753406996)
CIC Sapphire for $1500:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1)
I bought a NEW!/SE@LED! copy off eBay last year for $500 and it had already sat unsold for a while.
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2016, 09:03 AMCIC Sapphire for $1500:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1)
I bought a NEW!/SE@LED! copy off eBay last year for $500 and it had already sat unsold for a while.
So we wait until they drop the price lol.
I have 200 pesos.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 05/02/2016, 09:39 AMQuote from: guest on 05/02/2016, 09:03 AMCIC Sapphire for $1500:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1 (http://m.ebay.com/itm/252206516675?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150831081715&meid=d8053ce41db2427abe7908060322d91b&pid=100520&rk=2&rkt=3&sd=291753406996&_trksid=p2349624.c100520.m4113&_mwBanner=1)
I bought a NEW!/SE@LED! copy off eBay last year for $500 and it had already sat unsold for a while.
So we wait until they drop the price lol.
I have 200 pesos.
Mexican or Filipino?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU)
scumbag lists his booty sapphire as "care4data version" doesn't use the word bootleg or reproduction anywhere in the description. he gets reported then relists with the exact same description a couple of hours later.
Quote from: schweaty on 05/02/2016, 02:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU)
scumbag lists his booty sapphire as "care4data version" doesn't use the word bootleg or reproduction anywhere in the description. he gets reported then relists with the exact same description a couple of hours later.
I wonder what their pcenginefx name is?
Quote from: guest on 05/02/2016, 02:25 PMQuote from: schweaty on 05/02/2016, 02:20 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only-/291753759454?hash=item43ede112de:g:PlAAAOSw1DtXJrTU)
scumbag lists his booty sapphire as "care4data version" doesn't use the word bootleg or reproduction anywhere in the description. he gets reported then relists with the exact same description a couple of hours later.
I wonder what their pcenginefx name is?
Exactly.
:(
His name's probably fuckRanger.
Notice his double speak for "this is a bootleg/repro":
"This is the CARE4DATA version, not the Hudson version."
O_o...
EDIT: Doh, schweaty beat me to it.
It's a "second print". :lol:
Tobias/Fudoh/animeforever/Hudson Soft Japan/PCE 20th Anniversary/PCEWorks already produced proof that it's the official second print run by Hudson, who told him in person when he walked into their head office in 2005/2006 and casually asked at the front desk. They sent down their legacy reprint comfirmation agent who told him the whole story and how much more rare and value to collectors the reprint is. He even got a letter from them, which again confirms the legitimacy of the reprints, that he was kind enough to scan and post online for all of us. So that we can safely bid up the ultra rare reprint instead of wasting money on the lousy 1st print.
The misprints are one-of-kind variants which are the most valuable of all. It's even harder than Working Designs disc variants to put together a complete set of. We should be very thankful that Tobias and honest eBay sellers like this are doing such a great service for the community. It's too bad that PCEWorks hasn't set up a Patreon account yet. The hard work of the wannabe youtube stars falls far too short of the recognition that the PCEWorks team of hardcore fans truly deserve.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201577211519 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201577211519)
Gougers man, let me tell you
Buy it if you don't alredy have it, what are you waiting for, a second print coming from switzerland?
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2016, 04:08 PMa second print coming from switzerland?
I was gonna wait for that guy in Germany to do it who I hear does a bang up job with his reprints... It's just not the same without those accompanying caffeinated energy drinks to sweeten the deal. Problem is, he's a little controversial though... :/
After every copy of Mysterious Song is sold and collectards finally hear about another English RPG, basically the Earthbound of the TG-16, they'll gouge the crap out of it, passing around copies like a hot potato.
That's when the deluxe limited edition PCEWorks NEW MILLENIUM Duo boxsets will be unleashed, featuring new print runs of select formally homebrew games. Each set's collection will have a random kids t-shirt or something and the same "only-100-will-ever-be-made" coin that he's packed into the last few thousands sets.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-COMPLETE-CIB-RAREST-TG16-GAME-HOLY-GRAIL-WOW-/311012474307?hash=item4869c9bdc3:g:~3sAAOxyLm9TEm8c#viTabs_0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-COMPLETE-CIB-RAREST-TG16-GAME-HOLY-GRAIL-WOW-/311012474307?hash=item4869c9bdc3:g:~3sAAOxyLm9TEm8c#viTabs_0)
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned before, but a CIB Magical Chase is being sold for almost $100,000. The guy makes a point of how its amazingly super rare and how there are absolutely no refunds.
I'll be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if he's doing it as a joke. Thoughts on this?
It's being listed at $100k, not sold. He's just another fucktard fishing for offers, probably hoping to sell it off ebay to save fees.
He's a joker I'd reckon given there's another listing of Magical Chase at the same time for $5k.
The $100k Magical Chase has been there for months. It's also been brought up here more than once. I think it's more of a guy giving the finger to people bragging that he has a copy than a legit cash grab attempt.
It's been posted many times. It's the the eBay equivalent of posting a "taking offers" for sale thread. If you have no idea what something is worth, then you have no business trying to get as much as you can for it.
Quote from: guest on 05/04/2016, 08:17 PMIt's been posted many times. It's the the eBay equivalent of posting a "taking offers" for sale thread. If you have no idea what something is worth, then you have no business trying to get as much as you can for it.
I heard the guy turned down a $10k offer leaving me to believe that he doesn't have the game or isn't actually selling it.
"This is the US version as you can tell by the UPC code on the back. This is not the Canadian version."
Yet it has a upc sticker covering the original upc on the box and comes with the french translated manual insert. :lol:
Absolutely no refund? eBay can screw that seller hard. Buy it for 100k, when it arrives report a defect that wasn't described correctly or accurately. "There's a little scratch on the game connector, it is not mint or near mint as claimed"
If he tries to fight back on not as described claim, he will lose under eBay rule. The only question is who has $100k to waste and is big enough a dick head to try and make a return for refund on his no-refund rule.
Got to be a group buy :-" :D
And 144 people watching this one.
only $2,500, so cheap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-PC-Engine-Lot-50-Games-Rare-Converter-Valis-Cadash-Neutopia-/172193778583?hash=item28178c8b97:g:JJwAAOSw-tNXH1LH (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-PC-Engine-Lot-50-Games-Rare-Converter-Valis-Cadash-Neutopia-/172193778583?hash=item28178c8b97:g:JJwAAOSw-tNXH1LH)
Quote from: exodus on 05/06/2016, 03:54 PMonly $2,500, so cheap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-PC-Engine-Lot-50-Games-Rare-Converter-Valis-Cadash-Neutopia-/172193778583?hash=item28178c8b97:g:JJwAAOSw-tNXH1LH (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-CD-PC-Engine-Lot-50-Games-Rare-Converter-Valis-Cadash-Neutopia-/172193778583?hash=item28178c8b97:g:JJwAAOSw-tNXH1LH)
Not so bad compared to most posts in this thread. Separately those items would actually sell for half the asking price on eBay.
It's funny how crooked sellers say things like "rare converter" in the title, but when you get down to the very end of the description they finally say that it doesn't really work.
yeah, there's actually good stuff in the bundle - but $2,500 is still pretty crazy! I guess 2X the price is not as dastardly as 4X though :P
The first time that lot of games was listed, it was for $3500. Then it went down to $3000. Now it is at $2500.
Just 3 more listings and it'll start to be reasonable. ...or I guess you could hold out until the BIN of $0 5 listings from now.
L.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Quote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Vidpro cards are kinda neat, but not worth more than like maybe $5.
Quote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Woah! First edition!
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/17/2016, 05:25 PMQuote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Vidpro cards are kinda neat, but not worth more than like maybe $5.
maybe a stack of them for a few bucks would be a cute novelty. but to try and split them up to sell, arguably for same price (or more) than the game is worth takes a new kind of idiot.
also...awesome HuC protection...
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121990137086 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121990137086)
Quote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 07:33 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/17/2016, 05:25 PMVidpro cards are kinda neat, but not worth more than like maybe $5.
maybe a stack of them for a few bucks would be a cute novelty. but to try and split them up to sell, arguably for same price (or more) than the game is worth takes a new kind of idiot.
also...awesome HuC protection...
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121990137086 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121990137086)
Quite.
Quote from: crazydean on 05/17/2016, 05:59 PMQuote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Woah! First edition!
Runs out and throws money at eBay seller.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 05/17/2016, 05:25 PMQuote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Vidpro cards are kinda neat, but not worth more than like maybe $5.
I wish I had saved some of them when I worked at Toys R Us, they'd be neat to display--I missed the Turbo/SNES/Genesis era but could have had Saturn/PS1 etc. I saw tons of shit like that go right into the dumpster out back. From vidpro cards to N64 kiosks.
I was still finding those damn tickets in old sweatshirts 10+ years later however.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 05/18/2016, 02:41 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 05/17/2016, 05:25 PMQuote from: gynt on 05/17/2016, 04:59 PML.O. fucking L.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/131817275674)
sad thing is I bet somebody is moronic enough to buy one of these.
Vidpro cards are kinda neat, but not worth more than like maybe $5.
I wish I had saved some of them when I worked at Toys R Us, they'd be neat to display--I missed the Turbo/SNES/Genesis era but could have had Saturn/PS1 etc. I saw tons of shit like that go right into the dumpster out back. From vidpro cards to N64 kiosks.
I was still finding those damn tickets in old sweatshirts 10+ years later however.
Its fun thinking about flipping through those vidpro cards at Toys R Us. Instant memory get. lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Manual-Only-HTF-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Hudson-TTI-Grafx-/331853158442?hash=item4d43fd582a:g:y74AAOSwr7ZW4Nwn (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Manual-Only-HTF-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Hudson-TTI-Grafx-/331853158442?hash=item4d43fd582a:g:y74AAOSwr7ZW4Nwn)
Is this the same one that rotted for years af $500 and the seller gave douchey responses to advice from people here?
Quote from: guest on 05/28/2016, 07:37 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Manual-Only-HTF-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Hudson-TTI-Grafx-/331853158442?hash=item4d43fd582a:g:y74AAOSwr7ZW4Nwn (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Manual-Only-HTF-Turbografx-Turbo-Duo-Hudson-TTI-Grafx-/331853158442?hash=item4d43fd582a:g:y74AAOSwr7ZW4Nwn)
Is this the same one that rotted for years af $500 and the seller gave douchey responses to advice from people here?
I remember said manual, but the seller's handle doesn't ring a bell. I'd say no.
First US Tonma I've seen in a long time...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-US-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/282052684440?hash=item41aba66a98:g:~ZUAAOSwintXShXx (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-US-TurboGrafx-16-1993-/282052684440?hash=item41aba66a98:g:~ZUAAOSwintXShXx)
but that price is still crazy.
I've been on the watch for Tonma. A few have sold this year and all of which for ridiculous prices.
its hilarious when ass holes ask that much for a game and still charge shipping.
PC Engine Fan mags for $40 each, or $100 each if they mention Dracula X:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322093847037?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/322093847037?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-ENGINE-FAN-MAGAZINE-NOV-1993-turbo-duo-grafx-cd-import-book-DRACULA-X-/351722567780?hash=item51e44c7864 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-ENGINE-FAN-MAGAZINE-NOV-1993-turbo-duo-grafx-cd-import-book-DRACULA-X-/351722567780?hash=item51e44c7864)
Quote from: guest on 05/31/2016, 07:49 PMPC Engine Fan mags for $40 each, or $100 each if they mention Dracula X:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322093847037?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/322093847037?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-ENGINE-FAN-MAGAZINE-NOV-1993-turbo-duo-grafx-cd-import-book-DRACULA-X-/351722567780?hash=item51e44c7864 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-ENGINE-FAN-MAGAZINE-NOV-1993-turbo-duo-grafx-cd-import-book-DRACULA-X-/351722567780?hash=item51e44c7864)
Yeah I saw Carlson was selling these. Too rich for my blood.
This one's graded.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Splatterhouse-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-GRADED-/142009627776?hash=item21106ef480:g:7D4AAOSwInxXNJQf (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Splatterhouse-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-GRADED-/142009627776?hash=item21106ef480:g:7D4AAOSwInxXNJQf)
Quote from: Vimtoman on 06/02/2016, 01:43 PMThis one's graded.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Splatterhouse-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-GRADED-/142009627776?hash=item21106ef480:g:7D4AAOSwInxXNJQf (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Splatterhouse-PC-Engine-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-GRADED-/142009627776?hash=item21106ef480:g:7D4AAOSwInxXNJQf)
4 negatives and 3 neutrals within the past 6 months.
That's worth paying 10 times more for.
Negatives must be the buyers opinion of the condition grading .... +85+Near Mint+
Whats near mint?
Quote from: Vimtoman on 06/02/2016, 06:12 PMNegatives must be the buyers opinion of the condition grading .... +85+Near Mint+
Whats near mint?
The next time you are in NJ, after I have dropped some rohypnol in your drink...I'll show you "near mint"
You're welcome.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291779979065?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291779979065?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
fuckhead is back with his "reprinted version" of sapphire. this is the third time he has tried listing this with different descriptions every time
Another loose English Drac X disc being sold for real money.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Pc-Engine-English-Version-By-PCE-Works-Super-Cd-Turbografx-/142009706760 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-Dracula-X-Pc-Engine-English-Version-By-PCE-Works-Super-Cd-Turbografx-/142009706760)
And someone bids... #-o
I asked the seller where they got their freebie from and this is what I got back. (https://web.archive.org/web/20190511085238im_/https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160604/5ffa2136d74557fab7e0764834736b30.jpg)
Their other copy is still sealed. Wtf.
Isn't the box set from PCEWorks only $60 or something?
Quote from: guest on 06/04/2016, 11:02 AMIsn't the box set from PCEWorks only $60 or something?
It's €59 so about $67. I know the box with cross and a can of red bull was more but I don't remember it being $300. I emailed tobias, or a staff member at least, to ask for a free copy to prove an albeit useless point and they mailed me back saying if there is still one lying around I can have it free of charge. Gouging is one thing but hawking a freebie like it's the ark of the covenant is pretty lame. Of course I exaggerate slightly.
Not Turbo, but the most shameless intentional gouging I've ever seen. This is a fan project, where a group ripped the content from the CD exclusive Crossed Swords 2 and got it to work as a cart game, with Crossed Swords music used in place of CD tracks. They made a bunch of physical copies, since everyone demanded it, but they were reasonably priced all things considered.
I didn't bother to buy one when I had the chance, because it wasn't worth buying over other games I wanted and it's still a compromised hack of the full version, which I can just play on CD.
This asshole bought one with the intent to immediately flip it for maximum profit using maximum hype.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc)
Seller's Notes: "This will likely be your only chance to ever buy this game. If you'e looking at this you know how limited the production was on this. Item has never been used. Was purchased and selling only because I'm moving. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Description: If you are a collector of Neo Geo AES, you know this is your only chance to ever own this game.
Shipping and Handling Is $30 Express Mail (1-2 Days US) - $60 International (2-3 Days International) Includes online tracking.
Must pay immediately after auction ends if not negative feedback will be left and the item will be re-listed. Serious collectors only.
Any questions, please let me know. Additional photos can be taken upon request.
Don't miss your chance to add this gem to your personal collection.
Ugh
Damn. Flippy LaRue.
Negative Feedback? Since when are eBay sellers able to leave negative feedback again?
Quote from: guest on 06/05/2016, 04:14 AMNegative Feedback? Since when are eBay sellers able to leave negative feedback again?
Not since 2008. Either the seller's a clueless idiot who hadn't tried leaving a neg or he's stating it as a scare tactic to ward off clueless buyer who doesn't know that.
Quote from: guest on 06/04/2016, 08:11 PMNot Turbo, but the most shameless intentional gouging I've ever seen. This is a fan project, where a group ripped the content from the CD exclusive Crossed Swords 2 and got it to work as a cart game, with Crossed Swords music used in place of CD tracks. They made a bunch of physical copies, since everyone demanded it, but they were reasonably priced all things considered.
I didn't bother to buy one when I had the chance, because it wasn't worth buying over other games I wanted and it's still a compromised hack of the full version, which I can just play on CD.
This asshole bought one with the intent to immediately flip it for maximum profit using maximum hype.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc)
Holy crap finished over 2k... :shock:
Quote from: guest on 06/04/2016, 08:11 PMNot Turbo, but the most shameless intentional gouging I've ever seen. This is a fan project, where a group ripped the content from the CD exclusive Crossed Swords 2 and got it to work as a cart game, with Crossed Swords music used in place of CD tracks. They made a bunch of physical copies, since everyone demanded it, but they were reasonably priced all things considered.
I didn't bother to buy one when I had the chance, because it wasn't worth buying over other games I wanted and it's still a compromised hack of the full version, which I can just play on CD.
This asshole bought one with the intent to immediately flip it for maximum profit using maximum hype.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc)
Seller's Notes: This will likely be your only chance to ever buy this game. If you'e looking at this you know how limited the production was on this. Item has never been used. Was purchased and selling only because I'm moving. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Description: If you are a collector of Neo Geo AES, you know this is your only chance to ever own this game.
Shipping and Handling Is $30 Express Mail (1-2 Days US) - $60 International (2-3 Days International) Includes online tracking.
Must pay immediately after auction ends if not negative feedback will be left and the item will be re-listed. Serious collectors only.
Any questions, please let me know. Additional photos can be taken upon request.
Don't miss your chance to add this gem to your personal collection.
I hope he was reported to the mods at neo-geo.com (Rot).
Is this storino again?
"$150 Mysterious Song is pretty rare and limited and required for a complete collection!"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv)
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/10/2016, 04:40 PMIs this storino again?
"$150 Mysterious Song is pretty rare and limited and required for a complete collection!"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv)
Lol, I don't think PikachuWarrior is in Canda though.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2016, 05:08 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 06/10/2016, 04:40 PMIs this storino again?
"$150 Mysterious Song is pretty rare and limited and required for a complete collection!"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine-/122011638403?hash=item1c6875da83:g:j9kAAOSwnNBXWrFv)
Lol, I don't think PikachuWarrior is in Canda though.
I thought that he was from BC.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/04/2016, 08:11 PMNot Turbo, but the most shameless intentional gouging I've ever seen. This is a fan project, where a group ripped the content from the CD exclusive Crossed Swords 2 and got it to work as a cart game, with Crossed Swords music used in place of CD tracks. They made a bunch of physical copies, since everyone demanded it, but they were reasonably priced all things considered.
I didn't bother to buy one when I had the chance, because it wasn't worth buying over other games I wanted and it's still a compromised hack of the full version, which I can just play on CD.
This asshole bought one with the intent to immediately flip it for maximum profit using maximum hype.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CROSSED-SWORDS-2-II-Neo-Geo-AES-EXTREMELY-RARE-Never-Released-Not-MVS-/152042221938?hash=item23666c3172:g:KtIAAOSwbwlXAusv#cvip_desc)
Seller's Notes: "This will likely be your only chance to ever buy this game. If you'e looking at this you know how limited the production was on this. Item has never been used. Was purchased and selling only because I'm moving. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."
Description: If you are a collector of Neo Geo AES, you know this is your only chance to ever own this game.
Shipping and Handling Is $30 Express Mail (1-2 Days US) - $60 International (2-3 Days International) Includes online tracking.
Must pay immediately after auction ends if not negative feedback will be left and the item will be re-listed. Serious collectors only.
Any questions, please let me know. Additional photos can be taken upon request.
Don't miss your chance to add this gem to your personal collection.
How is this gouging? Its an auction that started at 99 cents.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/10/2016, 05:49 PMI thought that he was from BC.
I think he's a cheesehead from Josh's 'hood.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2016, 06:06 PMHow is this gouging? Its an auction that started at 99 cents.
'Tis buyer imposed gouging, caused by the perception of value being skewed by BINs (sold or not), shill bidding, etc.
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2016, 06:09 PMQuote from: guest on 06/10/2016, 05:49 PMI thought that he was from BC.
I think he's a cheesehead from Josh's 'hood.
Correct.
http://gametz.com/user/FinalFantasyForever.html (http://gametz.com/user/FinalFantasyForever.html)
(https://web.archive.org/web/20190511082039im_/https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/a5131690ac5a38e2d21e767b3424969e.jpg)
So this arrived. Didn't even have to pay shipping.
I posted this in chat, but I saw this listing today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-2-Controllers-TurboStick-17-Great-Games-More-RARE-EUC-L-K-NR-/391479939531 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-2-Controllers-TurboStick-17-Great-Games-More-RARE-EUC-L-K-NR-/391479939531)
Is that really a realistic value for that bundle? I mean like I know Sinistron and Dragon's Curse and maybe Neutopia have some value, but that seems like quite a high selling price.
It's only worthwhile if you're the type of blind new-to-Turbo collector who believes that a loose TG-16 is worth $200.
Quote from: guest on 06/14/2016, 03:55 PMIt's only worthwhile if you're the type of blind new-to-Turbo collector who believes that a loose TG-16 is worth $200.
Wait it isn't? I better cancel that but it now.
Lol
Hey, I bid on that auction!
(my highest bid was $80, but I still bid on it)
holy shit, this must be a joke
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/291793452440 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/291793452440)
Quote from: gynt on 06/15/2016, 05:36 PMholy shit, this must be a joke
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/291793452440 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/291793452440)
Look at their seller pic, I think they're mental or something. lol
"HUGE Turbo Grafx 16 PC Engine Lot! Twelve Games"
:^o
Oh and the price is hilarious. Further searching of their items for sale leads to more gems: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291770332046 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/291770332046) http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-Nintendo-NES-Game-Lot-Many-Include-Sleeves-Free-Shipping-Video-Games-Rare-/291766984024?hash=item43eeaadd58:g:3ssAAOSw9VZXPAtF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-Nintendo-NES-Game-Lot-Many-Include-Sleeves-Free-Shipping-Video-Games-Rare-/291766984024?hash=item43eeaadd58:g:3ssAAOSw9VZXPAtF) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bust-A-Groove-2-Sony-PlayStation-1-2000-Factory-Sealed-Very-Rare-PS1-PS-GAME-/291780785803?hash=item43ef7d768b:g:T6EAAOSwhOBXUHIe (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bust-A-Groove-2-Sony-PlayStation-1-2000-Factory-Sealed-Very-Rare-PS1-PS-GAME-/291780785803?hash=item43ef7d768b:g:T6EAAOSwhOBXUHIe)
Wise, an ideal yuetopia. :lol:
$5 for a Neutopia II case label. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Turbo-Express-Duo-Custom-Replacement-Neutopia-II-Case-Side-Label-/222158715898?hash=item33b9b0fbfa:g:-cAAAOSwqBJXXE~w)
Is it a Sparky label? It's hard to tell with the potato quality pic.
If you're going to ask $5 for a label, you could at least post a clear photo of what you're selling. I'd be happy to pay a premium for a super high quality professiobally made label for something like the TED. But this is likely the cheaper inkjet sticker paper.
Quote from: guest on 06/22/2016, 01:39 PM$5 for a Neutopia II case label. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbografx-16-Turbo-Express-Duo-Custom-Replacement-Neutopia-II-Case-Side-Label-/222158715898?hash=item33b9b0fbfa:g:-cAAAOSwqBJXXE~w)
Is it a Sparky label? It's hard to tell with the potato quality pic.
i like the whole, "dont bitch because you are too cheap to spring for better shipping"
guy seems like a cool seller, easy to do business with. :lol:
Bit steep
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 03:33 AMBit steep
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056)
With the trending value of the Pound due to Brexit, if you wait a bit, it might be more reasonable.
Quote from: rxmage on 07/02/2016, 08:08 AMQuote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 03:33 AMBit steep
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056)
With the trending value of the Pound due to Brexit, if you wait a bit, it might be more reasonable.
I don't understand?
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 08:15 AMQuote from: rxmage on 07/02/2016, 08:08 AMQuote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 03:33 AMBit steep
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172244546056)
With the trending value of the Pound due to Brexit, if you wait a bit, it might be more reasonable.
I don't understand?
Before Brexit, the US Dollar was trading at roughly at $1.50 to 1 British Pound. Now, it is trading at about $1.33 to 1 British Pound. A week ago, that game would have cost me about $173US. Today, it would cost me about $153. If the Pound continues to fall, the game would actually become reasonably priced.
This about as far as my understanding of global economics goes...at least until I have a few more cups of coffee this morning!
the hyrule rupee has remained steady since 1986 or so.
a blue ring then cost 250. even today, the price hasnt changed.
its crazy.
Yes but I have pounds so it makes no difference to me!
Quote from: gynt on 07/02/2016, 08:37 AMthe hyrule rupee has remained steady since 1986 or so.
a blue ring then cost 250. even today, the price hasnt changed.
its crazy.
LOL! Love it!
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 08:37 AMYes but I have pounds so it makes no difference to me!
Well, yeah. Then there is that!
Yup, I definitely need more coffee this morning.
Quote from: rxmage on 07/02/2016, 08:50 AMQuote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 08:37 AMYes but I have pounds so it makes no difference to me!
Well, yeah. Then there is that!
Yup, I definitely need more coffee this morning.
I have two pence.
How many PCE games will that get me at Camden Market?
Quote from: esteban on 07/02/2016, 09:18 AMQuote from: rxmage on 07/02/2016, 08:50 AMQuote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 08:37 AMYes but I have pounds so it makes no difference to me!
Well, yeah. Then there is that!
Yup, I definitely need more coffee this morning.
I have two pence.
How many PCE games will that get me at Camden Market?
A one day bus pass and a tickle at the terminus.
Quote from: rxmage on 07/02/2016, 08:23 AMBefore Brexit, the US Dollar was trading at roughly at $1.50 to 1 British Pound. Now, it is trading at about $1.33 to 1 British Pound.
Much better (for us, sorry wildfruit) as I recall it was trading twice the value of a dollar when I bought games from Big Al.
Their exports will be cheaper for a while (what China does on purpose), but the opposite becomes true for their imports.
It would've been harder to [eventually] untangle themselves from the EU had they switched to its EURO currency, but I wonder how that would've affected things. What were the reasons for maintaining their currency over the EURO way back ? Anybody know ?
http://youtu.be/5TPpuIslzG4
Now you mention it I did sit down and work out the other day that if I had bought my duo now it would have cost me about £30 more, which is not small potatoes.
Quote from: wildfruit on 07/02/2016, 05:27 PMhttp://youtu.be/5TPpuIslzG4
Ah, I see, the usual problem/con that much more power is lost to national/local governments over distant federalist/global ones.
The pros are certainly the convenience of traveling country to country in Europe and not having to exchange currency to engage in commerce.
But yeah, there's a whole pro/con to a global currency idea, I don't think I'm for it for the most part, but it's something I'd have to really examine more.
When I went to Greece a few times I got burned because they switched to EURO and before that Americans could have a good/easy time given the exchange rate and bringing USD to buy/exchange for the former Greek Drachma... Your buying power during a vacation was extended, but then it went the other way with the EURO, and so they lost tourism/business at some level.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232001211517 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232001211517)
Even shady power sellers who use generic pics list Bonk 3 for only $500 or so.
What's crazy is that this is one of the legit "rarest" Turbo games, far more rare than Magical Chase. But the relatively common HuCard version has climbed up in price from $40 to hundreds of dollars while the CD game has stayed at relatively the same price the entire time.
Quote from: guest on 07/03/2016, 02:54 PMEven shady power sellers who use generic pics list Bonk 3 for only $500 or so.
What's crazy is that this is one of the legit "rarest" Turbo games, far more rare than Magical Chase. But the relatively common HuCard version has climbed up in price from $40 to hundreds of dollars while the CD game has stayed at relatively the same price the entire time.
somebody lucked out and recently got the CD for $120
Quote from: gynt on 07/03/2016, 05:08 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 07/03/2016, 02:54 PMEven shady power sellers who use generic pics list Bonk 3 for only $500 or so.
What's crazy is that this is one of the legit "rarest" Turbo games, far more rare than Magical Chase. But the relatively common HuCard version has climbed up in price from $40 to hundreds of dollars while the CD game has stayed at relatively the same price the entire time.
somebody lucked out and recently got the CD for $120
Will we soon see a photo shoot of them washing it in the kitchen sink?
lol. nope. wasnt me. i just saw it in the recent sold items.
What's up with Turboexpress and GT? Seems nowday they are going for over $300 recapped and there's a couple with box for $500. It seems like the price doubled since I got my TE a year ago. Kayne effect?
Quote from: wilykat on 07/04/2016, 06:53 PMWhat's up with Turboexpress and GT? Seems nowday they are going for over $300 recapped and there's a couple with box for $500. It seems like the price doubled since I got my TE a year ago. Kayne effect?
The Kayne Effect?
Is that when you are playing your TE and some random douchebag runs up, swipes it and starts ranting about how Beyonce deserves to play Turbo?
Quote from: rxmage on 07/04/2016, 07:32 PMQuote from: wilykat on 07/04/2016, 06:53 PMWhat's up with Turboexpress and GT? Seems nowday they are going for over $300 recapped and there's a couple with box for $500. It seems like the price doubled since I got my TE a year ago. Kayne effect?
The Kayne Effect?
Is that when you are playing your TE and some random douchebag runs up, swipes it and starts ranting about how Beyonce deserves to play Turbo?
It's when Kanye West announces to the world that he's the biggest Turbo fan of all-time(!) and that the name of his upcoming album is "TurboGrafx-16".
I don't remember this being posted before, but hopefully this Sapphire bootleg disc for $130 isn't one of the freebees from the forum:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only/302002457130?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D01e4f9ac37cf43598bd08d5cf8525a6b%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D122028925974 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ginga-Fukei-Densetsu-Sapphire-game-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Disc-Only/302002457130?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D01e4f9ac37cf43598bd08d5cf8525a6b%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D122028925974)
Quote from: gynt on 07/03/2016, 05:08 PMQuote from: guest on 07/03/2016, 02:54 PMEven shady power sellers who use generic pics list Bonk 3 for only $500 or so.
What's crazy is that this is one of the legit "rarest" Turbo games, far more rare than Magical Chase. But the relatively common HuCard version has climbed up in price from $40 to hundreds of dollars while the CD game has stayed at relatively the same price the entire time.
somebody lucked out and recently got the CD for $120
Yeah he had dozens of games for that number. Bonk 3, Might and Magic III, and Addams Family were all $120
well this is gross. asking at least 100 over value even if the box wasn't sent through the sewer.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376)
Quote from: gynt on 07/09/2016, 09:22 AMwell this is gross. asking at least 100 over value even if the box wasn't sent through the sewer.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376)
The pro-gouging essay in the description is gross. You can hear his smug voice and feel his facial expression while typing it, emanate across the internet.
Quote from: guest on 07/09/2016, 12:36 PMQuote from: gynt on 07/09/2016, 09:22 AMwell this is gross. asking at least 100 over value even if the box wasn't sent through the sewer.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376)
The pro-gouging essay in the description is gross. You can hear his smug voice and feel his facial expression while typing it, emanate across the internet.
willing to bet its somebody here.
Quote from: gynt on 07/09/2016, 01:19 PMQuote from: guest on 07/09/2016, 12:36 PMQuote from: gynt on 07/09/2016, 09:22 AMwell this is gross. asking at least 100 over value even if the box wasn't sent through the sewer.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142048294376)
The pro-gouging essay in the description is gross. You can hear his smug voice and feel his facial expression while typing it, emanate across the internet.
willing to bet its somebody here.
OK, I missed the description when I first looked at the auction.
I copied and pasted it below:
QuoteSo, here is something that is quite difficult to find in general, let alone with the outer cardboard box. This item is very much complete with the outer box, foam insert, the plastic case with end label, the Hucard, the manual, and the sleeve for the Hucard. This is one of the harder titles to find for this system that is growing immensely in cost, and hasn't had a sold listing in some time to my knowledge, so here's your shot :) The box and such do have some aspects of wear which I tried to photograph each angle so you may inspect, it's not mint, but it's pretty good :) Note I will ship this with signature confirmation, insurance, tracking and in a box to protect it.
Some notes about me, I am a collector and understand the disappointment of getting an item in not as described shape. I do a thorough look around my items for anything like sun fading, water damage, writing, stickers, scratches (on disc media), crinkling, crush damage, or other forms of damage both cosmetic or otherwise. In the event I do not detail damage, it just means there isn't really anything worth noting. Rest assured that the item I send you will match your hopes based on the ebay condition level and description given here!
Shipping cost stated is to the connected 48 US states, I accept paypal and will answer any questions promptly! I do have other listings and will work with you on combined shipping on a case to case basis, but I will always try to get you the best rate!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy!
So, that item description has some quotable lines in it!
I got to "I am a collector...." and stopped reading.
Some people selling tattered worse down basicly "useless" box to a game. NES. SNES TG16 what have you to the point the box is worthless to most. Why for the love of god hike up the price? The card bored is basicly worthless to a "collectors" who would want it. That leaves you with the casual gamer/collector. Who do not and will not pay for a premium for something that looks like t was used to while the sellers ass with.
https://www.ebay.com/p/56276839?iid=112053086837
ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/112053086837
Christ, you want $1200 and you can't even post photos of the actual item?
Only a stock photo screen shot is on the listing at the time of my posting.
I will watch in horror and disbelief if this actually sells.
Quote from: rxmage on 07/10/2016, 08:49 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/112053086837?hash=item1a16e26a75:m:mQnXaPRxsg3fA-p6VJXQ7IA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/112053086837?hash=item1a16e26a75:m:mQnXaPRxsg3fA-p6VJXQ7IA)
Christ, you want $1200 and you can't even post photos of the actual item?
Only a stock photo screen shot is on the listing at the time of my posting.
I will watch in horror and disbelief if this actually sells.
best part is..."4 available"
Quote from: rxmage on 07/10/2016, 08:49 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/112053086837?hash=item1a16e26a75:m:mQnXaPRxsg3fA-p6VJXQ7IA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ghost-Manor-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/112053086837?hash=item1a16e26a75:m:mQnXaPRxsg3fA-p6VJXQ7IA)
Christ, you want $1200 and you can't even post photos of the actual item?
Only a stock photo screen shot is on the listing at the time of my posting.
I will watch in horror and disbelief if this actually sells.
Yup.
From the item description:
QuoteI have four sealed copies of Ghost Manor for the TurboGrafx-16 system. The shrink wrap is torn on all of them, but they are unopened and sealed in the box. Please send any questions you may have about the item. Thanks for looking and happy bidding!
I'm still floored every time by high dollar items like that and they still charge shipping for a game. FFS pony up $10 from your highway robbery price and ship it for free to the buyer.
Quote from: mitsuman on 07/10/2016, 09:38 PMI'm still floored every time by high dollar items like that and they still charge shipping for a game. FFS pony up $10 from your highway robbery price and ship it for free to the buyer.
No, personally hand deliver.
Nope, $10 media mail shipment. Only the best...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122043065986 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/122043065986)
Hmmm...
Edit:
Started the bid at .99 there we be..
That's a good deal, I'd have bought it if the BIN was $850.
Quote from: guest on 07/12/2016, 07:56 AMThat's a good deal, I'd have bought it if the BIN was $850.
Damn! I missed this!
I would have paid $950 BIN.
I sooooo badly want this.
PM sent! Hopefully we can work out a deal outside of eBay.
No turbo stuff, but someone linked me to the Saturn lot and just lol at this guy: http://www.ebay.com/sch/michael_gm/m.html?item=262517060704&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/michael_gm/m.html?item=262517060704&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Quote from: Gypsy on 07/13/2016, 07:51 PMNo turbo stuff, but someone linked me to the Saturn lot and just lol at this guy: http://www.ebay.com/sch/michael_gm/m.html?item=262517060704&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/michael_gm/m.html?item=262517060704&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
You should see his IG then. Thankfully he doesn't collect TG16.
https://www.instagram.com/michaelmartucc_/ (https://www.instagram.com/michaelmartucc_/)
Every other post is "Heavy Hitters!", "GEMS!", "Only ship $500 plus", etc. Then you just string them together and throw in the words flash sale.
FLASH SALE, GEMS and HEAVY HITTERS, Only ship $500+, HOT DEALZ, 2 for $2000, ACT NOW!
"Atari Grails!"
It's like he is trying to use all the awful buzz words that I hate. Just use lots of caps and exclamation points and maybe people will buy your overpriced shit I guess. :roll:
Also just l o l at "Only ship $500+ 💎"
looks like nintendo age is working on a new homepage
I love this listing for a BVM.
I honestly had to message him just to clarify he wasn't SELLING anythjng. Oh no. He allows you to rent his BVMs.
So yeah let's have multiple listings for items a person can pay to rent for a month pay for shipping and then pay to ship back or continue to pay monthly charges.
This confuses me as to me. eBay. Is a site used to SELL shit not rent. This isn't some sort of renters agreement site. They do co-sign shit to be rented on a monthly bases.
Even then how would the seller even enforce this whole renting thing through eBay? If I were to BUY something and pay for shipment. Guess what? It's mine. If I want to rent something I'd go to a brick and motor store who typically pays for delivery and pick up. Or average it in the cost of rental as well as offer insurance.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/medic_wheat/Mobile%20Uploads/B595FDB2-5414-4D61-B456-15B4F627FD97_zpsltdv3gck.png) (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/medic_wheat/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B595FDB2-5414-4D61-B456-15B4F627FD97_zpsltdv3gck.png.html)
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/medic_wheat/Mobile%20Uploads/5CED1294-FF17-4693-8E29-FD970F511077_zpsdv1wlsxu.png) (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/medic_wheat/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5CED1294-FF17-4693-8E29-FD970F511077_zpsdv1wlsxu.png.html)
I googled a bit. From what I can see eBay doesn't offer renting as an option and when the item listing transaction. Is completed it is considered sold.
So I think someone here can get a BVM for $450 or less best offer plus $150 shipping here.
Sure the seller might claim it was a rental but. Was a rental agreement ever signed? Was a deposit ever made? Was the platform used a seller buyer platform? And lastly does the seller have a case against the buyer for "renting". I do not belive so.
Also calling yourself "Sony" what ever in hopes that you sould like a legitimate part of Sony which the BVM was manufactured by is probably not a smart move when it is more then likely you are not part of Sony company in any form.
So I actually called eBay just to see if this was even allowed. When I asked the rep says "yes you are correct this is a buyer and seller platform".
She looks up the item number.
Then does as a 180 and say "oh no this is a ligitmaite item on our website you can rent. If you look in the description it says one week rental."
I then ask how des renter liability work and who signs the rental agreement form?" How am I protected as either the renter or rentee in this case?
Rep "you'd have to message the seller directly and ask these question. Just make sure all communication is kept in our eBay messenger and do not go to any links so if you have an issue eBay can assist you."
In my mind I only see this as a BIG issues. eBay essentially said to me "we have nothing set in place to regulate monitor or protect any parties involved and it is just to messaging on eBay for fine print details.
I do not see this as a smart or secure way to do business for anyone. Involved.
And paying $450 plus fright for a single week rental? f that noise.
not much going on at work today?
Quote from: gynt on 07/14/2016, 10:59 AMnot much going on at work today?
Nope. We are suppose to go to manditory training for two days. Leaders developing leaders.
So you know. Fruit ninja time.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 07/14/2016, 11:09 AMNope. We are suppose to go to manditory training for two days. Leaders developing leaders.
So you know. Fruit ninja time.
Is that the trust fall, rope ladder, talking circle kind of training?
Quote from: mitsuman on 07/14/2016, 11:15 AMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 07/14/2016, 11:09 AMNope. We are suppose to go to manditory training for two days. Leaders developing leaders.
So you know. Fruit ninja time.
Is that the trust fall, rope ladder, talking circle kind of training?
Truthfully it's some sort of classroom auditorium thing with leadership taking about how to grow and develop our careers should we want to become management
calls the game, case, and manual all in great condition.
0 feedback.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583)
Quote from: gynt on 07/15/2016, 05:11 PMcalls the game, case, and manual all in great condition.
0 feedback.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583)
Hilarious.
I like the ventilation vents punched into the jewel case spine sticker.
Cyber Core is so HOT it's KOOL.
Quote from: gynt on 07/15/2016, 05:11 PMcalls the game, case, and manual all in great condition.
0 feedback.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583)
Description with pics: dirty garbage.
BIN: $75
edit: they listed it like that after there were already a couple much nicer CIC copies on eBay with $55 BINs.
Quote from: guest on 07/15/2016, 07:24 PMQuote from: gynt on 07/15/2016, 05:11 PMcalls the game, case, and manual all in great condition.
0 feedback.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583)
Description with pics: dirty garbage.
BIN: $75
edit: they listed it like that after there were already a couple much nicer CIC copies on eBay with $55 BINs.
I'm just here for the denim crotch shots
Quote from: schweaty on 07/17/2016, 09:38 AMQuote from: guest on 07/15/2016, 07:24 PMQuote from: gynt on 07/15/2016, 05:11 PMcalls the game, case, and manual all in great condition.
0 feedback.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262525675583)
Description with pics: dirty garbage.
BIN: $75
edit: they listed it like that after there were already a couple much nicer CIC copies on eBay with $55 BINs.
I'm just here for the denim crotch shots
same seller took it to the next level...
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262528043595 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262528043595)
At the bottom of the description, eBay showed a bunch "more like this" that are cheaper. :P
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966)
$3600 "value"
lol
0 feedback
Quote from: gynt on 07/17/2016, 11:05 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966)
$3600 "value"
lol
0 feedback
How is a BIN of $3500 for $3600 of crap "an amazingly priced bulk lot!", unless he is trolling?
Quote from: gynt on 07/17/2016, 11:05 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966)
$3600 "value"
lol
0 feedback
Turrigan
:)
Quote from: gynt on 07/17/2016, 11:05 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/262529376966)
$3600 "value"
lol
0 feedback
Same seller received negative feedback for this and then made a new account.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-graphx-games-huge-lot-rare-games-/272286608676 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-graphx-games-huge-lot-rare-games-/272286608676)
I love the $2.83 for shipping. :lol:
These people just need to stop.... And couldn't be bothered to put a decent label on the case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252465308251
That Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Quote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
Quote from: esteban on 07/18/2016, 11:02 PMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
its all shills and fake "sales" and people fall for it all the time. leaves us in the shit state the whole hobby has become.
Just going by the number of unpaid item claims I file per week selling lately, I would say most of the sold listings go unpaid.
I know everyone here is pessimistic, but believe it or not, yes I bet that listing is legit. Soldier Blade is in a legitimate spike right now, case + manual are going for $350 or so and adding box probably puts it around $500-$600 at least. When things are in a drought people panic and prices explode, that's how it goes.
I sell a couple hundred items on eBay a year and I may get one or two non-payers. A few bad apples is not the norm, despite the commentary here.
I paid $85 for Soldier Blade this year fully complete. I don't even think it was an amazing price either.
It is a Japanese copy of course.
Quote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty)....
And another copy sold in a lot with 10 other boxed games, KC, and a system for ~$900. Don't look at the highest price you can find to determine value.
Quote from: gynt on 07/18/2016, 11:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 07/18/2016, 11:02 PMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
its all shills and fake "sales" and people fall for it all the time. leaves us in the shit state the whole hobby has become.
Thank the n00b collectors that just assume it's all worth that. All the damn late to the party people that never had a TG16.
Quote from: guest on 07/19/2016, 09:49 AMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty)....
And another copy sold in a lot with 10 other boxed games, KC, and a system for ~$900. Don't look at the highest price you can find to determine value.
That's the 'tard way though. It's all they know. :dance:
Quote from: geise on 07/19/2016, 10:16 AMQuote from: gynt on 07/18/2016, 11:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 07/18/2016, 11:02 PMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
its all shills and fake "sales" and people fall for it all the time. leaves us in the shit state the whole hobby has become.
Thank the n00b collectors that just assume it's all worth that. All the damn late to the party people that never had a TG16.
A little patience would go a long way methinks. Buyers should actually have a modicum of control, given that they are the ones spending the money but when idiots will pay whatever it takes to get "the rares" well that's how we end up in this current shithole state.
Quote from: geise on 07/19/2016, 10:16 AMQuote from: gynt on 07/18/2016, 11:27 PMQuote from: esteban on 07/18/2016, 11:02 PMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
its all shills and fake "sales" and people fall for it all the time. leaves us in the shit state the whole hobby has become.
Thank the n00b collectors that just assume it's all worth that. All the damn late to the party people that never had a TG16.
i also blame lack of true resourses. its a landscape that is impossible to gauge. unfortunately, everything people have to rely on is based on that one, two, or three morons skewing sold "averages" and those silly charts people look at. thats why the simple question should always be "what do YOU want for it?"
Very good point Gynt. Lots of games out there are not worth what the market dictates to me. I will likely never have actual copies of those games (I will pirate the eff out of em though) and I'm more than okay with that.
These people are fools and most of them want the game complete with the box. Don't get me wrong I will take the game complete if it makes sense but if not I don't care the card/cd is fine with me. I have also gotten killer deals on cd games like valis II, Ys III, last alert, etc because they are missing the manual and/or the disc is scratched.
I took these scratched cds to a local game store and had them resurfaced and they look and play perfect now. My point being these are for me to play and no plans to ever resell. I don't care that my Ys III manual looks like someone stepped on it to me it gives it character lol. You can find deals on ebay if you are patient.
That's the thing most people are not patient and want eye candy so they can post online and circle jerk with their peers.
You don't assume that the most recent high sales price is indicative of current value. But you also don't discredit it and say, non-paying bidder / fake bids / etc unless you can prove it.
TG16 is fairly comparable to original gameboy CIB... boxes can be brutal to find with long droughts, and a much more niche community than NES / SNES console collectors. And plenty of those CIBs have jumped ridiculous amounts in a drought. Example, Avenging Spirit, I owned a couple sub $100. Then it blew up to $800-$1000 (I sold one there myself) and finally cooled back down to $400-$500.
Price spikes happen all the time. Typically they do cool off at some point but the price never returns to where it was pre-spike. Usually settles somewhere in between the low and the high.
Quote from: jonebone on 07/19/2016, 11:04 AMYou don't assume that the most recent high sales price is indicative of current value. But you also don't discredit it and say, non-paying bidder / fake bids / etc unless you can prove it.
TG16 is fairly comparable to original gameboy CIB... boxes can be brutal to find with long droughts, and a much more niche community than NES / SNES console collectors. And plenty of those CIBs have jumped ridiculous amounts in a drought. Example, Avenging Spirit, I owned a couple sub $100. Then it blew up to $800-$1000 (I sold one there myself) and finally cooled back down to $400-$500.
Price spikes happen all the time. Typically they do cool off at some point but the price never returns to where it was pre-spike. Usually settles somewhere in between the low and the high.
We had people regularly proving it within this thread for a long time. Gougers got wind of it and asked eBay enough times to cover their tracks until they changed things to hide the identities of bidders and shorten the history results. Gougers artificially create demand, prices raise overall and eBay gets their cut.
We understand that collectards are real and have no clue about the markets that are their hobby. But the only reason insta-set collectors occassionally bite the bullet is in reaction to fraud that they foolishly believe to be real.
The best way to look at results is with educated judgement and when too few variables exist, you have to accept that you aren't in a position to judge accurately. Too many people take this to mean "pay anything!".
At least you were savvy enough to flip one of your Avenging Spirits while the market was hot and make a cool grand.
the price debate will never die. it gets tired after a while.
everybody has their position or agenda about it. some people its their livelihood, for others its a "meh".
different opinions about it are good, or this forum would be super boring sometimes. lol
Quote from: ginoscope on 07/19/2016, 11:00 AMThese people are fools and most of them want the game complete with the box. Don't get me wrong I will take the game complete if it makes sense but if not I don't care the card/cd is fine with me. I have also gotten killer deals on cd games like valis II, Ys III, last alert, etc because they are missing the manual and/or the disc is scratched.
I took these scratched cds to a local game store and had them resurfaced and they look and play perfect now. My point being these are for me to play and no plans to ever resell. I don't care that my Ys III manual looks like someone stepped on it to me it gives it character lol. You can find deals on ebay if you are patient.
That's the thing most people are not patient and want eye candy so they can post online and circle jerk with their peers.
This is how I try to approach it (though I do like having hu cases because I lose loose hus too damn easily). I've gotten very good deals on ebay on PCE games with no spine label or back paper...who cares since the point is to play it? Same things with no instructions...I'd like to have them but in the age of the internet who really needs them? Just go look it up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162140760839?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/162140760839?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
6 bills for a soundtrack cd. It says promotional use only on the disc, how did one get one of these originally?
"This is an extremely rare promotional item and may not be seen again!"
Except in the four other current auctions. :lol:
I think he just assumes anyone dumb enough to buy it for that current price is incapable of actually searching ebay. Nevermind that they found his listing in the first place of course.
$600 bucks for that disc....
Totally worth it. I might buy two.
hi guys. been a long azz while since i last visited. i am also now father of 3 boys... damn.
just saying hello. Im visiting the States until end of July :)
not related to gauging - but I did try to sell some items on Ebay recently, including one nice boxed working Sega Nomad with some games (but a lamer bid on it and I cancelled the order - will prob put it on here for trade/sell before I leave US).
anyway what I did notice on Ebay are the number of listings (attractive items, at least) in auction format on Ebay has really thinned. I dont see anything interesting, for example, when I search for PC Engine. It seems JP sellers no longer really hit ebay to try to sell their stuff.
and for US stuff I dont see much.. there was a nice fully complete Ys with the map etc, that went for quite a bit ($120+).
I didnt buy much recently, did pick up a Genesis TMNT CIB ($90) and a SMS convertor for Genesis CIB for $90 as well.
Hey Tokei! Congrats on extending the family! :D Yeah going to ebay now really is pointless for me. There's so many people wanting stuff and so much greed out there with re-sellers that I don't even bother anymore. There's no fun trying to score games to play. Especially when I really just want to play.
Quote from: geise on 07/22/2016, 10:26 PMHey Tokei! Congrats on extending the family! :D Yeah going to ebay now really is pointless for me. There's so many people wanting stuff and so much greed out there with re-sellers that I don't even bother anymore. There's no fun trying to score games to play. Especially when I really just want to play.
^^This :)
Seriously, if ebay eliminated set price format they could throw the entire collector market into a panic overnight.
Quote from: JapanTokei on 07/22/2016, 09:33 PMhi guys. been a long azz while since i last visited. i am also now father of 3 boys... damn.
just saying hello. Im visiting the States until end of July :)
Welcome to the club.
Exhaustion awaits you.
:)
Hopefully you are visiting NJ, because NJ RULES.
And Bon Jovi http://youtu.be/ODLS8IAYs6g
LMAO..
hahahha, i actually like listening to Bon Jovi every once in a while.....
at Berkeley / Oakland for 1 more week!
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 07/24/2016, 09:48 AMAnd Bon Jovi
http://youtu.be/ODLS8IAYs6g
This'll probably get pretty funny:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Retro-Turbo-Grafx-16-wTurbo-Stick-Lot-31758445.html (http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Retro-Turbo-Grafx-16-wTurbo-Stick-Lot-31758445.html)
Quote from: SavagePencil on 07/26/2016, 12:53 PMThis'll probably get pretty funny:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Retro-Turbo-Grafx-16-wTurbo-Stick-Lot-31758445.html (http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Retro-Turbo-Grafx-16-wTurbo-Stick-Lot-31758445.html)
With two of the worst games for the system to boot! Awesome!
Free Bonk!!
Liars. :lol:
Quote from: guest on 07/26/2016, 03:24 PMFree Bonk!!
Liars. :lol:
Was it "Free Bonk" like "...with purchase of fries and drink"
...or
"Free Bonk" like "Free Mumia"
????
i guess the "home made AC" commands a $300+ premium. lol
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122082286701 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122082286701)
I can't imagine it was cheaper to make that modified AC than to just buy a replacement of similar specs off ebay. People continue to amaze me.
Lol because people who buy a duo demand to see only the hu card reader working and to have a CIB Keith Courage.
Not turbo but yea... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
Quote from: guest on 08/14/2016, 06:42 PMNot turbo but yea... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
But the HD NES kit and Analouge can do 1080 where this can only do 720?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 08/14/2016, 06:59 PMQuote from: guest on 08/14/2016, 06:42 PMNot turbo but yea... http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RetroUSB-AVS-HDMI-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Prototype-/191946138624?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)
But the HD NES kit and Analouge can do 1080 where this can only do 720?
The NES originally output at 240 so wouldn't it be better to output at 720 since its an even amount of additional lines being scaled (3x) compared to 1080 (4.5x)? I don't know squat about that stuff but it seems like that would make more sense..
$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
This has got to be a joke listing right?
Hahahahahaha!!!!!!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
http://youtu.be/GA2tpPl-9GQ
Quote from: esteban on 07/18/2016, 11:02 PMQuote from: jonebone on 07/18/2016, 10:06 PMThat Turbolot is sketchy city, but the last Bonk 3 CIB sold at $900 open auction (pretty Minty) and Soldier Blade sold at $700 in about 11 minutes. Considering that is $1600 right there, $2k doesn't seem like a stretch for the rest of the lot?
Way higher than I'd pay personally but I bet someone would bite at the opening bid.
Soldier Blade is not legitimately selling for $700. Shill bidding and scams, sure.
But not legit.
Sorry if a tad old, but I also find it hard to believe. The last boxed soldier blade I seen on ebay sold for $225 this past winter.
Edit... wait, I just looked at ebay sold...$1200 for a sealed one. Jesus maybe someone really did pay $700.
Who are these ppl. that pay these prices anyways?
I see the next round of retard pricing is up on Adventure Island and Neutopia 2 now, weee!
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172317890500 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172317890500)
Quote from: gynt on 08/24/2016, 07:12 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172317890500 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172317890500)
It's like these clowns make zero effort to check completed listings before posting their crap. "Why buy a copy in better condition for half the price when you can buy mine instead!"
Condition:
Very Good: An item that is used but still in very good condition.
No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Quote from: guest on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
LOL! 1 watching. That you necro?
Quote from: geise on 08/24/2016, 09:52 PMQuote from: NecroPhile on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
LOL! 1 watching. That you necro?
Probably a ferengi waiting to see if it's worthwhile to buy a sheet of styro foam and a knife to make fast easy profit.
Heh, it definitely ain't me.
A new Ghost Manor (http://www.ebay.com/itm/112105344456?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) for $1207.04 shipped..... and he's got four of 'em. My offer of $100 shipped was declined, so I'm upping it to $102.50. Wish me luck!
I traded some of my sealed TurboChips, including Ghost Manor, here for loose copies + misc. Guess I could've traded Ghost Manor for a second copy of Magical Chase. :roll:
Dang, $102.50 didn't fly. Time to go the other way and try $97.50. :mrgreen:
Good luck Necromancer with your offers :D
well there's this ghost manor ive seen a while ago,
probably a matter of time before the owner notice that price on ebay and triples it :roll:
http://www.laplanquejeuxvideo.net/jeux-video/turbografx16/1013818-ghostmanorturbografx16 (http://www.laplanquejeuxvideo.net/jeux-video/turbografx16/1013818-ghostmanorturbografx16)
since its canadian curency...it may be less to pay, i still think its way too high for my taste.
Shoot, I crapped out and ebay won't let you make more than three offers.
I guess I'll have to keep looking for ze Manor von Ghosts.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-with-box-sticker-sheet-/331947010911?hash=item4d49956b5f:g:YV8AAOSwaB5Xuk4u (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-with-box-sticker-sheet-/331947010911?hash=item4d49956b5f:g:YV8AAOSwaB5Xuk4u)
WTF?
I just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
Quote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMI just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
Lol.
Quote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMI just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
I think you joined the wrong forum.
Quote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMmost of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best
Quote from: Gypsy on 08/29/2016, 05:39 PMQuote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMI just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
I think you joined the wrong forum.
Quote from: Gredler on 08/29/2016, 05:46 PMQuote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMmost of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best
Hahahhahahajja.
Gotta love this guy.
:)
Quote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMI just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
That's much more true for popular and commercially successful consoles, like Genesis, SNES, Playstations, Wii, etc.
Which is why retro bargain bins are full of unsold games priced at $1.
Quote from: Gypsy on 08/29/2016, 05:39 PMQuote from: neopolss on 08/28/2016, 11:59 PMI just dont know what to say about these anymore. I mean, most of the games for turbografx are bargain bin games at best. Im not trying to insult, but if it were on any other console, they would be 5-10$ all day long.
I think you joined the wrong forum.
Somebody probably sold him an Atari Jaguar with TURBO GRAPHICS tapped over the logo.
I had a bid on that Impossamole, anyone here have a similar one in nice shape for sale? I'll pay $100 shipped if it is CIB, nice condition with sticker sheet.
Quote from: jonebone on 08/30/2016, 02:54 PMI had a bid on that Impossamole, anyone here have a similar one in nice shape for sale? I'll pay $100 shipped if it is CIB, nice condition with sticker sheet.
This is the worst thread for WTB posts. Just start a thread in the Turbo Sales section with all of your wants and everyone with anything you need will find it.
Quote from: geise on 08/24/2016, 09:52 PMQuote from: guest on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
LOL! 1 watching. That you necro?
This is insane! Now two are watching! Better hurry!
Quote from: esadajr on 08/30/2016, 04:38 PMQuote from: geise on 08/24/2016, 09:52 PMQuote from: guest on 08/23/2016, 03:14 PM$54.44 for 25 foam blocks (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-25-Original-TURBOGRAFX-TG16-CD-Game-Blocks-Styrofoam-Inserts-Foam-NEW-/162097063169?hash=item25bdbce501:g:MzMAAOSwvg9XV6IN) from original TG-16 boxes, and there's more than 10 available. :lol:
LOL! 1 watching. That you necro?
This is insane! Now two are watching! Better hurry!
Now's there three! Gary Johnson must be watching...
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2016, 04:04 PMQuote from: jonebone on 08/30/2016, 02:54 PMI had a bid on that Impossamole, anyone here have a similar one in nice shape for sale? I'll pay $100 shipped if it is CIB, nice condition with sticker sheet.
This is the worst thread for WTB posts. Just start a thread in the Turbo Sales section with all of your wants and everyone with anything you need will find it.
Yeah not that high of a priority for me, just thought I'd mention it here because it came up in discussion.
I don't know why it is a shocker that a console exclusive game that is moderately hard to find with box commands $125 on the current market. That's not even expensive? If someone wants to complain about a price, they should be discussing Jackie Chan and Darkwing Duck which are pulling around $400 complete in box now. When both of those aren't even exclusives and the NES versions are much cheaper. Haven't played them but I heard DD was much better on NES too.
My point is that if Impossamole was such a rip off at $125 then someone please sell me one and take my money. So far, no takers.
Quote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 06:51 AMI don't know why it is a shocker that a console exclusive game that is moderately hard to find with box commands $125 on the current market. That's not even expensive? If someone wants to complain about a price, they should be discussing Jackie Chan and Darkwing Duck which are pulling around $400 complete in box now.
It's a shocker because the game isn't very good. You're just buying a game to own it, satisfying some unholy desire to catch 'em all. It seems like there are better things that could be done with your money.
Quote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 06:51 AMIf someone wants to complain about a price, they should be discussing Jackie Chan and Darkwing Duck which are pulling around $400 complete in box now. When both of those aren't even exclusives and the NES versions are much cheaper. Haven't played them but I heard DD was much better on NES too.
Other than sharing the Darkwing Duck franchise, the TG-16 and NES games are nothing alike.
Quote from: crazydean on 08/31/2016, 09:25 AMQuote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 06:51 AMI don't know why it is a shocker that a console exclusive game that is moderately hard to find with box commands $125 on the current market. That's not even expensive? If someone wants to complain about a price, they should be discussing Jackie Chan and Darkwing Duck which are pulling around $400 complete in box now.
It's a shocker because the game isn't very good. You're just buying a game to own it, satisfying some unholy desire to catch 'em all. It seems like there are better things that could be done with your money.
It was a CIB game, you can't play a box. The "Game isn't good" argument only applies to Hu-Card only pricing. When you start talking CIB or Sealed it is obviously being bought by a collector and gameplay is a distant afterthought.
$125 seems to be a crazy price because a few months ago similarly complete copies sold for half that. If your idea of worth begins and ends with current ebay auctions, this thread probably isn't for you.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 09:46 AM$125 seems to be a crazy price because a few months ago similarly complete copies sold for half that. If your idea of worth begins and ends with current ebay auctions, this thread probably isn't for you.
Actually, "a few months ago", the last public sale of a CIB was 5/28/16 was for $169 CAD (roughly $130 USD). The recent sale is only crazy if you've lost concept of time or haven't been watching prices closely. Your "half that" price is probably longer ago than you think, maybe last year.
Quote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 09:36 AM... bought by a collector and gameplay is a distant afterthought.
and therein lies the problem.
I know for a fact that there's been sales this year for $50 or less, but no matter. If you want to believe it's well worth $125, good for you; we don't have to agree.
I just find it funny people thrown down money for a game that isn't fun to play.
Personally if a game isn't worth my time to enjoy then why is it worth my money? Rarity, completion, or collection are not factors for me to buy a game. If I simply won't enjoy the experience of playing it, then I have no need for it.
My only wiggle room for completion of a game are CD/DVD based games. I prefer them to have their cases due to the fragil nature of a disc game. And don't want to wade through DBS binders like I use to when I was always traveling in the Army.
As it is my "need" of a game is even less of a factor as I could be perfectly content with the systems and everdrives for the systems which have it.
Quote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 10:27 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 08/31/2016, 09:46 AM$125 seems to be a crazy price because a few months ago similarly complete copies sold for half that. If your idea of worth begins and ends with current ebay auctions, this thread probably isn't for you.
Actually, "a few months ago", the last public sale of a CIB was 5/28/16 was for $169 CAD (roughly $130 USD). The recent sale is only crazy if you've lost concept of time or haven't been watching prices closely. Your "half that" price is probably longer ago than you think, maybe last year.
One of the biggest problems that feeds the out of control market is that most "collectors" don't understand how eBay or the/a market works. Worse still, they'll rely on inaccurate resources like pricecharting. Worse still, they go around saying things like the last copy sold for $130 and hype the phantom sales history to increase impulse buys, even when all it takes is a few clicks (if you understand how to operate eBay) to find that the last CIB copy sold recently for $45.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
But that didn't have the (complete) sticker sheet, which everyone knows is worth twice as much as everything else combined!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 08/31/2016, 02:42 PMBut that didn't have the (complete) sticker sheet, which everyone knows is worth twice as much as everything else combined!
If any one person desires extra items that sometimes get packed in with a game, that's cool. But it's still not completely complete without the entire shrinkwrap and the sticker on it that says "free stickers inside!".
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 10:57 AMI know for a fact that there's been sales this year for $50 or less, but no matter. If you want to believe it's well worth $125, good for you; we don't have to agree.
Yep, there just was... like weeks ago, I picked one up in box for like $44 + Ship, but it is missing one sticker off the sheet...oh noes! lol no I could care less really. I think like 6 months before that there was some sealed ones selling at like 50-60 IIRC and other boxed ones 40 ish range. Problem is Ebay only shows 3 months of sold listings so Game values are so jacked up because enough people cant remember to 6 months ago or cared a year ago or more.
Want to vomit a little, check worthpoint for TG16 games. Bonk 3 (hucard version) CIB in 2010 was avg. a $100-125 (complete with outer box). Which makes this friggen insane : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-TurboDuo-card-cartridge-not-CD-/291861302337?hash=item43f44a0c41:g:K9sAAOSwvzRXxxAj (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-TurboDuo-card-cartridge-not-CD-/291861302337?hash=item43f44a0c41:g:K9sAAOSwvzRXxxAj)
That just sold, start bid was 800 and BIN was $1125.
I'll admit, Im a bit late to the TG16 party. I got my TG16 with some games like 8 yrs ago at a garage sale and never really played it up until 2 years ago. And then I slowly started buying other games. My regret, I didnt start earlier or just bought more of what I actually wanted to play back then. The price increases are nuts here, Ive never seen increases this drastic or fast, ever. I need bonk 3 but I sure as shit am not going to spend $1100 on it. Not when I bought the pce version for $40. Problem is that TG16 is the next new thing to collect so there is a mass of new collectors and apparently they are willing to spend pretty much ANYTHING to get what they believe is "uber rare" Complete in box turbografx games and these are the results. There just isnt enough supply to meet the new rush of demand. It doesn't mean these games are rare like the ark of the covenant (though that thought is part of what is feeding this trend). Theres just too many impatient, new buyers and not enough people that want to sell there copy. Which sucks for the common gamer or casual collector like me, but at least its a little entertaining to watch. But you'd think at these prices it may drive new sellers to part ways with their games and then all you need is a copy of 2 of any game to sit on ebay stagnant for a while and then prices will hopefully go back to reality and not the hyped up over inflated plateau they are at now.
Someone must've said something pretty idiotic to drag me back into this discussion (I can't afford to replace anymore popped veins in my forehead). Saying someone who buys a Turbo game CIB is not purchasing it to play the actual game is foolhardy. I just bought Jackie Chan CIB for way under ebay prices and you can damn sure bet that it's gonna get played. If you're allowing yourself to collect games as shelf trophies and nothing else in the end you're the one being played.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/31/2016, 08:07 PMIf you're allowing yourself to collect games as shelf trophies and nothing else in the end you're the one being played.
OOH! Sick Burn!
Quote from: crazydean on 08/31/2016, 11:00 PMQuote from: Mathius on 08/31/2016, 08:07 PMIf you're allowing yourself to collect games as shelf trophies and nothing else in the end you're the one being played.
OOH! Sick Burn!
yes! sig worthy.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/31/2016, 08:07 PMSomeone must've said something pretty idiotic to drag me back into this discussion (I can't afford to replace anymore popped veins in my forehead). Saying someone who buys a Turbo game CIB is not purchasing it to play the actual game is foolhardy. I just bought Jackie Chan CIB for way under ebay prices and you can damn sure bet that it's gonna get played. If you're allowing yourself to collect games as shelf trophies and nothing else in the end you're the one being played.
You don't need a CIB copy to play and enjoy the game. Heck, you don't need the actual game to play and enjoy it. What point are you attempting to make? A CIB IS a shelf trophy, whether you wanna believe it or not.
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 02:05 PMQuote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 10:27 AMQuote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 09:46 AM$125 seems to be a crazy price because a few months ago similarly complete copies sold for half that. If your idea of worth begins and ends with current ebay auctions, this thread probably isn't for you.
Actually, "a few months ago", the last public sale of a CIB was 5/28/16 was for $169 CAD (roughly $130 USD). The recent sale is only crazy if you've lost concept of time or haven't been watching prices closely. Your "half that" price is probably longer ago than you think, maybe last year.
One of the biggest problems that feeds the out of control market is that most "collectors" don't understand how eBay or the/a market works. Worse still, they'll rely on inaccurate resources like pricecharting. Worse still, they go around saying things like the last copy sold for $130 and hype the phantom sales history to increase impulse buys, even when all it takes is a few clicks (if you understand how to operate eBay) to find that the last CIB copy sold recently for $45.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
And there's some collectors who don't understand Buy It Now vs. auctions. The last two auctions have broke $120. A underpriced buy it now sold for $45 probably immediately upon posting. Heck, you can go list yours at $20 Buy it now and have it sell in 30 seconds if you'd like? It is pretty worthless as a data point though.
Once again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMOnce again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
You keep forgetting you're not on NA.
We don't sell to everyone, regardless of price.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMThe last two auctions have broke $120.
Man, don't be naive. Never heard of shill biddings?
Quote from: deubeul on 09/01/2016, 08:07 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMThe last two auctions have broke $120.
Man, don't be naive. Never heard of shill biddings?
Do you know what shill bidding means or how to detect it? There was zero reason to suspect any shill bidding on the most recent auction. That seems to be the generic go-to disclaimer for all of the sideline folk who complain about prices though.
Hint, you look at bid history, then look for low feedback / new users who bid many times on the auction in small increments. If you see that then yes, shill bidding may have skewed the data. If you don't see that then no, you're talking out your ass.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMQuote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 02:05 PMQuote from: jonebone on 08/31/2016, 10:27 AMQuote from: guest on 08/31/2016, 09:46 AM$125 seems to be a crazy price because a few months ago similarly complete copies sold for half that. If your idea of worth begins and ends with current ebay auctions, this thread probably isn't for you.
Actually, "a few months ago", the last public sale of a CIB was 5/28/16 was for $169 CAD (roughly $130 USD). The recent sale is only crazy if you've lost concept of time or haven't been watching prices closely. Your "half that" price is probably longer ago than you think, maybe last year.
One of the biggest problems that feeds the out of control market is that most "collectors" don't understand how eBay or the/a market works. Worse still, they'll rely on inaccurate resources like pricecharting. Worse still, they go around saying things like the last copy sold for $130 and hype the phantom sales history to increase impulse buys, even when all it takes is a few clicks (if you understand how to operate eBay) to find that the last CIB copy sold recently for $45.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991-COMPLETE-HTF-/262527041705?hash=item3d1fd4c0a9%3Ag%3AfLgAAOSwRgJXiVHU&nma=true&si=ZYSfOTKQ9rhjr4meghbmmajLuhc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
And there's some collectors who don't understand Buy It Now vs. auctions. The last two auctions have broke $120. A underpriced buy it now sold for $45 probably immediately upon posting. Heck, you can go list yours at $20 Buy it now and have it sell in 30 seconds if you'd like? It is pretty worthless as a data point though.
Once again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
Here's one with a buy it now of under 50 bucks and its just sitting there not being bought.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991/272168561705?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38702%26meid%3D48e19a5a86fb4052b522336295a84dee%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D262527041705 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impossamole-TurboGrafx-16-1991/272168561705?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38702%26meid%3D48e19a5a86fb4052b522336295a84dee%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D18%26sd%3D262527041705)
*EDIT*
My mistake it doesn't have the cardboard box.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 08:02 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMOnce again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
You keep forgetting you're not on NA.
We don't sell to everyone, regardless of price.
While it is flattering that you are obsessed with me and always adding your .02, it is starting to get creepy.
I'm not even that concerned with owning the game, nor do I care who sells what to who. It came up in the thread, and as someone who is actively collecting Turbo CIBs, I thought I'd mention that price isn't really that bad.
Once again, complain about the Jackie Chan / Darkwing Duck values, or the Bonk 3 that just sold at $1100. Those are good to complain about, Impossamole at $125 is hardly news.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 08:19 AMQuote from: deubeul on 09/01/2016, 08:07 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMThe last two auctions have broke $120.
Man, don't be naive. Never heard of shill biddings?
Do you know what shill bidding means or how to detect it? There was zero reason to suspect any shill bidding on the most recent auction. That seems to be the generic go-to disclaimer for all of the sideline folk who complain about prices though.
Hint, you look at bid history, then look for low feedback / new users who bid many times on the auction in small increments. If you see that then yes, shill bidding may have skewed the data. If you don't see that then no, you're talking out your ass.
You're right, maybe it's not shill biddings. So that lets only one other possible reason that that shitty common game goes for so high prices in auctions: Dumb buyers
I let you situate yourself.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMAnd there's some collectors who don't understand Buy It Now vs. auctions. The last two auctions have broke $120. A underpriced buy it now sold for $45 probably immediately upon posting. Heck, you can go list yours at $20 Buy it now and have it sell in 30 seconds if you'd like? It is pretty worthless as a data point though.
Typical reseller reasoning: anything low is just a fluke but equally infrequent highs are gospel truth. :lol:
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMOnce again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
You could offer $1000, which I'm sure you'd agree is way more than it's worth, and I still wouldn't sell mine. Not everybody is like you and trying to make a quick buck off fellow gamers.
Quote from: deubeul on 09/01/2016, 09:17 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 08:19 AMQuote from: deubeul on 09/01/2016, 08:07 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMThe last two auctions have broke $120.
Man, don't be naive. Never heard of shill biddings?
Do you know what shill bidding means or how to detect it? There was zero reason to suspect any shill bidding on the most recent auction. That seems to be the generic go-to disclaimer for all of the sideline folk who complain about prices though.
Hint, you look at bid history, then look for low feedback / new users who bid many times on the auction in small increments. If you see that then yes, shill bidding may have skewed the data. If you don't see that then no, you're talking out your ass.
You're right, maybe it's not shill biddings. So that lets only one other possible reason that that shitty common game goes for so high prices in auctions: Dumb buyers
I let you situate yourself.
Regardless, paying $100+ for garbage games is like buying crappy Jaguar games just to look at them. Hmm
http://youtu.be/FSWNMjyrOYQ
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 09:42 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMAnd there's some collectors who don't understand Buy It Now vs. auctions. The last two auctions have broke $120. A underpriced buy it now sold for $45 probably immediately upon posting. Heck, you can go list yours at $20 Buy it now and have it sell in 30 seconds if you'd like? It is pretty worthless as a data point though.
Typical reseller reasoning: anything low is just a fluke but equally infrequent highs are gospel truth. :lol:
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMOnce again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
You could offer $1000, which I'm sure you'd agree is way more than it's worth, and I still wouldn't sell mine. Not everybody is like you and trying to make a quick buck off fellow gamers.
Do you not understand the difference between auction and buy it now? At auction, 2 bidders determine the value and it is "fair game" for bidding. At an underpriced buy it now, it is literally the first person to buy it. You either glosssed over the point, or you don't understand how eBay works. If someone lists a Stadium Events for $100 and it sells in 3 seconds, is that the new going rate? Come on now.
As for point 2, who said anything about reselling? I'm willing to buy it for my collection at $100 and I'm not selling any TG16 games here. Only an idiot would buy a game at $100 and try to sell at $125 anyway, not worth the effort.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMQuote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 09:42 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMAnd there's some collectors who don't understand Buy It Now vs. auctions. The last two auctions have broke $120. A underpriced buy it now sold for $45 probably immediately upon posting. Heck, you can go list yours at $20 Buy it now and have it sell in 30 seconds if you'd like? It is pretty worthless as a data point though.
Typical reseller reasoning: anything low is just a fluke but equally infrequent highs are gospel truth. :lol:
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 06:45 AMOnce again, willing to pay $100 shipped on a CIB in nice condition and there's been crickets. If that price was so overvalued sellers would be lining up to sell.
You could offer $1000, which I'm sure you'd agree is way more than it's worth, and I still wouldn't sell mine. Not everybody is like you and trying to make a quick buck off fellow gamers.
Do you not understand the difference between auction and buy it now? At auction, 2 bidders determine the value and it is "fair game" for bidding. At an underpriced buy it now, it is literally the first person to buy it. You either glosssed over the point, or you don't understand how eBay works. If someone lists a Stadium Events for $100 and it sells in 3 seconds, is that the new going rate? Come on now.
As for point 2, who said anything about reselling? I'm willing to buy it for my collection at $100 and I'm not selling any TG16 games here. Only an idiot would buy a game at $100 and try to sell at $125 anyway, not worth the effort.
If you pay $100, how much will it cost you to VGA Brick it?
This guy really knows how to build a straw man. :lol:
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMDo you not understand the difference between auction and buy it now? At auction, 2 bidders determine the value and it is "fair game" for bidding. At an underpriced buy it now, it is literally the first person to buy it. You either glosssed over the point, or you don't understand how eBay works.
Obviously I understand how ebay works, but I'm not willing to dismiss all BINs as irrelevant. Is that really so hard for you to understand?
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMIf someone lists a Stadium Events for $100 and it sells in 3 seconds, is that the new going rate? Come on now.
Nope. Similarly, I'm not saying that a complete Impossamole is worth exactly $45 and anyone that pays a dime more is getting screwed.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMAs for point 2, who said anything about reselling? I'm willing to buy it for my collection at $100 and I'm not selling any TG16 games here. Only an idiot would buy a game at $100 and try to sell at $125 anyway, not worth the effort.
You
are a reseller (or so 'hundreds of annual sales' would lead me to believe), but that's not the point of the second half of my previous post. I don't think you're looking to flip Impossamole, but neither am I looking to flip any of the games I own regardless of potential for profit.
You're trying to use your lack offers as proof of Impossamole's value, but that's nonsense. There's plenty of other factors in play: the odds of many resellers seeing your request in this particular thread are slim to none (especially over such a short period of time), we're not sitting on piles of duplicates just waiting to be sold, few are willing to sell anything and everything out of their personal collections if someone would only offer the right price, and some people wouldn't sell to you no matter what.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMI'm willing to buy it for my collection at $100 and I'm not selling any TG16 games here. Only an idiot would buy a game at $100 and try to sell at $125 anyway, not worth the effort.
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/darkwing_duck_sealed_t.jpg) (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/darkwing_duck_sealed.jpg)
Click for larger image.
Such a shame that the game is sealed. It should be played and enjoyed, even though it is an average game that no one really wants to play.
Not OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:15 PMNot OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
Mega Man 8? or X4? 7 never came out on Saturn
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 12:17 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:15 PMNot OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
Mega Man 8? or X4? 7 never came out on Saturn
Blah. MM8.
I already have MMX4
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:15 PMNot OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
You can buy this one for $110.
http://item.ebay.com/322161725106 (http://item.ebay.com/322161725106)
Oh wait, it actually sold. :-/ But good luck finding it for $50.
For the record, you can pick it up for the PS1 under $10:
http://item.ebay.com/152218325948 (http://item.ebay.com/152218325948)
But where's the fun in owning the common version of the game, right?
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:22 PMQuote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 12:17 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:15 PMNot OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
Mega Man 8? or X4? 7 never came out on Saturn
Blah. MM8.
I already have MMX4
Well good luck. I found my CIB MM8 on Saturn last year for $110 so deals can still be found if you are patient!
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 12:26 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:22 PMQuote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 12:17 PMQuote from: Medic_wheat on 09/01/2016, 12:15 PMNot OBEY related but eBay related.
Saw a listing for the NA Saturn Megaman 7 disk only.
Seller has it listed at $111.11.
I shot a message saying how about $50. Expecting maybe a $70 rang throw back response. Or to simply fuck off lol
The seller throws back that it's "the going rate"
My response pressing 1 over and over is "going rate" why not $55.55 or $222.22.
Sellers final response "if you can find it cheaper go for it".
It's BIN with seemingly arbitrary numbers thrown in and the only defensive rebuttal "it's he going rate"
So yes. A seller status the price. People are not activity saying hey saw you wanted $50 BIN. But I want to give you $1,000.
Mega Man 8? or X4? 7 never came out on Saturn
Blah. MM8.
I already have MMX4
Well good luck. I found my CIB MM8 on Saturn last year for $110 so deals can still be found if you are patient!
Will do. I can always wait for someone on a forum to sell or look for trade towards MM8 SS. It's not a priority.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 11:01 AMThis guy really knows how to build a straw man. :lol:
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMDo you not understand the difference between auction and buy it now? At auction, 2 bidders determine the value and it is "fair game" for bidding. At an underpriced buy it now, it is literally the first person to buy it. You either glosssed over the point, or you don't understand how eBay works.
Obviously I understand how ebay works, but I'm not willing to dismiss all BINs as irrelevant. Is that really so hard for you to understand?
I'm not dismissing all BINs as irrelevant either, just significantly undervalued ones. They probably listed it on year / two year ago pricing and hadn't kept up with the market. I know there's plenty of items I own where I see what they are selling now and can't believe it myself.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 11:01 AMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 09:56 AMAs for point 2, who said anything about reselling? I'm willing to buy it for my collection at $100 and I'm not selling any TG16 games here. Only an idiot would buy a game at $100 and try to sell at $125 anyway, not worth the effort.
You're trying to use your lack offers as proof of Impossamole's value, but that's nonsense. There's plenty of other factors in play: the odds of many resellers seeing your request in this particular thread are slim to none (especially over such a short period of time), we're not sitting on piles of duplicates just waiting to be sold, few are willing to sell anything and everything out of their personal collections if someone would only offer the right price, and some people wouldn't sell to you no matter what.
How is it nonsense? I have a $100 offer that is unfilled demand, and if it appears on eBay again I'll be bidding. I probably wouldn't bid exactly $100 because I'm cheap and like to get a good deal, but I'm sure I'd go $70/$80. Now, perhaps once I obtain a copy, no one else is "dumb" enough to pay that and price would drop. But until that happens I'm confident value is not as low as people would think.
Also, worth noting that box condition does play a factor. You could argue that $125 is more of a Excellent to Mint price, maybe $60 is price with a totally trashed box and Very Good is somewhere in the middle. Price does need to be taken with a grain of salt... though my initial comments are just stating that $125 on a Excellcent fully complete copy isn't ridiculous in the current market.
Your idea of "current market" is a self-fulfilling wish.
A real market has offers and bids, and changes from auction to auction. An offer ("low" BIN) that is lifted is just as much part of the market as anything else. I know you think you're keen on markets and sniping "undervalued" stuff to flip, but all you're doing is acting on low information buyers and selling them your "current market" story.
You're running into resistance here because we actually understand the whole market and are not the usual low information, impulsive collectards you're used to dealing with.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 12:51 PMYou're running into resistance here because we actually understand the whole market and are not the usual low information, impulsive collectards you're used to dealing with.
What does this even mean? How are you immune to what games are currently, actively selling for? I would like to purchase a copy of Super Star Soldier for $30 and not a penny more. How do I avoid being an impulsive collectard and make this happen?
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 12:56 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 12:51 PMYou're running into resistance here because we actually understand the whole market and are not the usual low information, impulsive collectards you're used to dealing with.
What does this even mean? How are you immune to what games are currently, actively selling for? I would like to purchase a copy of Super Star Soldier for $30 and not a penny more. How do I avoid being an impulsive collectard and make this happen?
You are an odd cat. Reading through your post history, I'm not sure what to think.
Granted, many of them are old, but it kind of adds to my confusion.
Not that odd, actually.
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 11:57 AMSuch a shame that the game is sealed. It should be played and enjoyed, even though it is an average game that no one really wants to play.
I have had the thrill of experiencing Darkwing Duck pogo around on my TurboExpress whilst playing my opened, second boxed Darkwing Dunk.
:)
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 12:56 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 12:51 PMYou're running into resistance here because we actually understand the whole market and are not the usual low information, impulsive collectards you're used to dealing with.
What does this even mean? How are you immune to what games are currently, actively selling for? I would like to purchase a copy of Super Star Soldier for $30 and not a penny more. How do I avoid being an impulsive collectard and make this happen?
You purchase it from Black Tiger on this forum like I did recently: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20685.msg469850#new (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=20685.msg469850#new)
Of course, Black Tiger would have to have been willing to sell to you in the first place.
So I just need a time machine, huh? Besides that, what other tricks can I use?
Quote from: esteban on 09/01/2016, 01:18 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 11:57 AMSuch a shame that the game is sealed. It should be played and enjoyed, even though it is an average game that no one really wants to play.
I have had the thrill of experiencing Darkwing Duck pogo around on my TurboExpress whilst playing my opened, second boxed Darkwing Dunk.
:)
Ah, so you are one of them hoarders who doesn't want to allow others to experience the sheer joy of mediocre gameplay? I gotchu, I gotchu..
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 01:23 PMSo I just need a time machine, huh? Besides that, what other tricks can I use?
Use your royal charm, comrade. :)
You do realize that posting in the other threads, or starting your own, where you share thoughts on *playing* any game (at this point, I don't care if it is TG-16 related or not) will be much more productive, correct?
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/disclaimer.png) (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/Blodia-4-EVA.png)
Seriously, we have been through this a million times in the last 15+ years...
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 01:23 PMSo I just need a time machine, huh? Besides that, what other tricks can I use?
That was three weeks ago.
I don't think I'm going to spoon-feed you anything else if you can't figure it out on your own.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 12:33 PMI'm not dismissing all BINs as irrelevant either, just significantly undervalued ones. They probably listed it on year / two year ago pricing and hadn't kept up with the market. I know there's plenty of items I own where I see what they are selling now and can't believe it myself.
It's only 'significantly undervalued' if you ignore the other copies that sold earlier this year for similar prices (in regular auctions no less). Not everyone has such short memories or has bought in to eBay's limited history ploy.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 12:33 PMHow is it nonsense?
Learn to read. I clearly stated why it's illogical and ignores other important factors.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 12:33 PMI have a $100 offer that is unfilled demand, and if it appears on eBay again I'll be bidding. I probably wouldn't bid exactly $100 because I'm cheap and like to get a good deal, but I'm sure I'd go $70/$80. Now, perhaps once I obtain a copy, no one else is "dumb" enough to pay that and price would drop. But until that happens I'm confident value is not as low as people would think.
Also, worth noting that box condition does play a factor. You could argue that $125 is more of a Excellent to Mint price, maybe $60 is price with a totally trashed box and Very Good is somewhere in the middle. Price does need to be taken with a grain of salt... though my initial comments are just stating that $125 on a Excellcent fully complete copy isn't ridiculous in the current market.
So it's totally worth $125... but you'll only pay $100....... and it's really worth just $70. :lol:
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 12:56 PMWhat does this even mean? How are you immune to what games are currently, actively selling for?
Mostly patience. If you're willing to wait for a better deal, the high water mark of one sale is not the sole determinant of value.
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 12:56 PMI would like to purchase a copy of Super Star Soldier for $30 and not a penny more. How do I avoid being an impulsive collectard and make this happen?
Buy the PCE version?
If you specifically mean the TG-16 version, you're twisting what others are saying and applying it to a bullshit scenario. The prices being quoted for Impossamole are real auctions that've occurred within the last year, not some bogus number that hasn't been valid for years.
Patience? That is flat out wrong. Tell that to folks who waited on Little Samson, which used to be an $80 cart not too long ago.
What is bullshit about wanting Super Star Soldier? And why would I buy the PCE version? I don't have a JP system or an import converter. If I just want to play the game, I can download it on the Wii or illegally. I want a US HU-card that I can play on my NTSC TG-16 and I'd like to pay $30. Is this an unsolvable puzzle?
My Duo-R can play both Jp and US cards. It's like magic!
Good for you? How does that help my situation?
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 02:18 PMGood for you? How does that help my situation?
a region mod would open you up to tons of cheaper, PCE versions of USA games and many more never even released here. But i will warn you... PCE games didnt have boxes.
KingofGames: You're not going to pull another multi-page off topic rant in this thread. There will be no further warnings.
This topic has a point? Could've fooled me.
The region mod is a great solution, except I can play a decent amount of these games on the Wii for much less, or for free on my PC or through whatever other means of emulation I prefer. I still don't see how this has any impact on what US HU-cards are selling for.
Quote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 02:31 PMThis topic has a point? Could've fooled me.
well it ain't no "Want to Buy..." thread
Yep, it's not a WTB thread. He was given an answer but wanted to argue and bitch about this thread's existence again, so he can take a two week vacation.
Anecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan, so I wanted to get a genuine copy of PCE Shinobi. I "set" my price at $40 for cic, but most offered on ebay were $60+shipping or more, including a sealed copy for $80 from dr. orangejuicer.
I waited (as in a couple months), and finally got it for $35+shipping from Japan.
If you're an actual collector, the hunt is supposed to be part of the fun, which includes patience and networking.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 01:32 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/01/2016, 12:33 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 12:56 PMWhat does this even mean? How are you immune to what games are currently, actively selling for?
Mostly patience. If you're willing to wait for a better deal, the high water mark of one sale is not the sole determinant of value.
So true. If everyone wasnt so damn impatient to own it yesterday and speculated how much the prices would increase in the next 6 months then we wouldnt have soldier blade going from a $200 CIB to a $700 CIB in just a few months. (Im just using that as a example, numerous other could be quoted here) What happened to just saying nah, Im not going to pay that much? There is no apparent financial limit to some collectors causing massive and fast inflation of value. And that is called a bubble, And that bubble will pop eventually.
( #-o cant get my reply out of the quote box - not sure how to fix )
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan, so I wanted to get a genuine copy of PCE Shinobi. I "set" my price at $40 for cic, but most offered on ebay were $60+shipping or more, including a sealed copy for $80 from dr. orangejuicer.
I waited (as in a couple months), and finally got it for $35+shipping from Japan.
If you're an actual collector, the hunt is supposed to be part of the fun, which includes patience and networking.
This, this, so much this.
I've paid right around 20$ or less for most of my PC Engine games (shooters, action games, not crap usually) , and the BIN prices are frequently $40+ for the same titles. I just wont pay that, they're not worth that to me. So I wait, and get to "hunt" which yeah, is actually just stalking ebay hard with buyer alerts etc. But it's super satisfying when you get your game at your price, and it adds in that delayed gratification that actually makes you look forward to playing the thing when it arrives your mailbox. What fun would just be buying everything on a larf? None to me (though I guess I'd like to have that kind of money....)
On the flip side, I've also struck while the iron was hot and maybe overdid it, but felt it was worth it because the price was good. If anyone here was the guy on ebay selling awesome PCE shooters in TZD cases with no labels, for 20$ BINs right after Xmas last year, I'm the guy who bought a shit ton of them. I couldn't resist, and I'm still playing through them.
Quote from: Mathius on 08/31/2016, 08:07 PMSomeone must've said something pretty idiotic to drag me back into this discussion (I can't afford to replace anymore popped veins in my forehead). Saying someone who buys a Turbo game CIB is not purchasing it to play the actual game is foolhardy. I just bought Jackie Chan CIB for way under ebay prices and you can damn sure bet that it's gonna get played. If you're allowing yourself to collect games as shelf trophies and nothing else in the end you're the one being played.
There are lots of random odds and ends that I've sought out or would like to get someday, but am in no rush. I'd like to get the cardboard box and map for Ys I & II for example, but still haven't gotten around to it after losing mine 20 years ago.
I pay high prices for certain games sometimes and appreciate the difference between complete, premium complete and actually complete (NEW). But I don't fool myself into believing that I need to match someone else's criteria, settle for less that truly complete or that an otherwise complete game for <$100 is worth $500 because of a small piece of packaging.
I may very well pay a premium to get one of those extra bits, but not because I feel the need to fix what I feel is incomplete, only because there is a reason that specific thing has meaning to me.
My view of what generally is a complete game is how I and other people I knew bitd viewed complete as at the time.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 09/01/2016, 04:17 PMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan, so I wanted to get a genuine copy of PCE Shinobi. I "set" my price at $40 for cic, but most offered on ebay were $60+shipping or more, including a sealed copy for $80 from dr. orangejuicer.
I waited (as in a couple months), and finally got it for $35+shipping from Japan.
If you're an actual collector, the hunt is supposed to be part of the fun, which includes patience and networking.
This, this, so much this.
I've paid right around 20$ or less for most of my PC Engine games (shooters, action games, not crap usually) , and the BIN prices are frequently $40+ for the same titles. I just wont pay that, they're not worth that to me. So I wait, and get to "hunt" which yeah, is actually just stalking ebay hard with buyer alerts etc. But it's super satisfying when you get your game at your price, and it adds in that delayed gratification that actually makes you look forward to playing the thing when it arrives your mailbox. What fun would just be buying everything on a larf? None to me (though I guess I'd like to have that kind of money....)
On the flip side, I've also struck while the iron was hot and maybe overdid it, but felt it was worth it because the price was good. If anyone here was the guy on ebay selling awesome PCE shooters in TZD cases with no labels, for 20$ BINs right after Xmas last year, I'm the guy who bought a shit ton of them. I couldn't resist, and I'm still playing through them.
Ditto. But this new rash of collectors doesn't seem to know how to do that. And its fucking prices all sorts of up.
Hey funny you mention that guy I also bought a few PCE games, a NIB Avenune 3 controller and JP Saturn Terra Cresta 3d from him too. He had a nice group of stuff and at good prices.
If anyone has a factory sealed Alien Crush I can offer $69!
Too late... Galam offered me 2 cheeseburgers and a blowjob for my sealed alien crush.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 05:09 PMToo late... Galam offered me 2 cheeseburgers and a blowjob for my sealed alien crush.
uh, nope. it was 2 cheeseburgers FOR a blowjob.
alien crush was never discussed. i wouldnt need it, especially sealed.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan, so I wanted to get a genuine copy of PCE Shinobi. I "set" my price at $40 for cic, but most offered on ebay were $60+shipping or more, including a sealed copy for $80 from dr. orangejuicer.
I waited (as in a couple months), and finally got it for $35+shipping from Japan.
If you're an actual collector, the hunt is supposed to be part of the fun, which includes patience and networking.
I did a similar thing two years ago for Shockman. I had played the ROM and thought it was great and decided to buy it for myself on my birthday but I set my price and ended up getting it about 6 months later for the price-point I wanted (iirc it was ~$60).
If you have to play it now, emulator works well enough. If you feel you need the real thing? Rather than spending $100+ on the game when you don't believe it's worth that much just being patient pays off.
$250 for a Bomberman (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-TurboGrafx-16-1990-BIG-BOX-CANADA-TWO-MANUALS-COMPLETE-CIB-RARE-/221984903065?hash=item33af54cf99:g:SbgAAOSw-7RVCIIT) in a K.C. case, no sleeve, a worn box, and TWO manuals! Teh steal!!!
Click 'see other items' to check out a few sealed rarez for silly monies.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan, so I wanted to get a genuine copy of PCE Shinobi. I "set" my price at $40 for cic, but most offered on ebay were $60+shipping or more, including a sealed copy for $80 from dr. orangejuicer.
I waited (as in a couple months), and finally got it for $35+shipping from Japan.
If you're an actual collector, the hunt is supposed to be part of the fun, which includes patience and networking.
+1
Stop making sense now. lol
I was gonna post earlier this morning but then my internet went *insert annoying noise here* and by the time I got home from work I mostly forgot what I was going to say. I think it was after KingofGames' first "What does this even mean" statement to my earlier post. If I didn't make myself too clear the first time I'll summarize. There are crazy ass mofos like myself who will, now get this, buy a Turbo game in it's original box and actually play it. I'll Play it! HAHA, DAMN MY HEAD JUST EXPLODED!
...where's the Tylenol?
I am surprised how expensive some of the pce hucards are, like shinobi, and Nina garden.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 09:09 PMI am surprised how expensive some of the pce hucards are, like shinobi, and Nina garden.
Especially because
Nina Garden is a silly edutainment title that is aimed at 6-9 year olds.
Quote from: gynt on 09/01/2016, 05:31 PMQuote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 05:09 PMToo late... Galam offered me 2 cheeseburgers and a blowjob for my sealed alien crush.
uh, nope. it was 2 cheeseburgers FOR a blowjob.
alien crush was never discussed. i wouldnt need it, especially sealed.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qi3l5kd.jpg)
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan
Since I read your post 6 hours ago, I have first stage's music and shurikens' sound stuck in my head. Hoyaaah!!!
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2016, 09:09 PMI am surprised how expensive some of the pce hucards are, like shinobi, and Nina garden.
Same here, but I got the SG-1000 version of Nina Garden so no need to buy another expensive game for teh pce:
(https://i.imgur.com/jZYo91H.jpg)
Quote from: deubeul on 09/02/2016, 07:07 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 09/01/2016, 03:15 PMAnecdote: I'm a Shinobi fan
Since I read your post 6 hours ago, I have first stage's music and shurikens' sound stuck in my head. Hoyaaah!!!
http://youtu.be/S1Nat3K0oyU
Quote from: esteban on 09/01/2016, 01:28 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 01:23 PMSo I just need a time machine, huh? Besides that, what other tricks can I use?
Use your royal charm, comrade. :)
You do realize that posting in the other threads, or starting your own, where you share thoughts on *playing* any game (at this point, I don't care if it is TG-16 related or not) will be much more productive, correct?
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/disclaimer.png) (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/Blodia-4-EVA.png)
Seriously, we have been through this a million times in the last 15+ years...
I wonder what the neo-geo.com version of that picture would be.
^^^ I am sure it would be an animated .gif !
Quote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 09/03/2016, 03:05 AMQuote from: esteban on 09/01/2016, 01:28 PMQuote from: KingofGames on 09/01/2016, 01:23 PMSo I just need a time machine, huh? Besides that, what other tricks can I use?
Use your royal charm, comrade. :)
You do realize that posting in the other threads, or starting your own, where you share thoughts on *playing* any game (at this point, I don't care if it is TG-16 related or not) will be much more productive, correct?
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/disclaimer.png) (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/Blodia-4-EVA.png)
Seriously, we have been through this a million times in the last 15+ years...
I wonder what the neo-geo.com version of that picture would be.
It would have some text overlayed on top of this picture:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/tonkdigital/f1c6c0d8.jpg)
:-"
Mystery Song for $150. What a great deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine/122080696352?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D5393c259604a4dd399c60913cde0f169%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D322253301164 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine/122080696352?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D5393c259604a4dd399c60913cde0f169%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D322253301164)
Quote from: tbone3969 on 09/06/2016, 11:02 AMMystery Song for $150. What a great deal. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine/122080696352?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D5393c259604a4dd399c60913cde0f169%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D322253301164)
Seller's name checks out. :lol:
hasnt this MS been posted here enough?
Quote from: NecroPhile on 09/06/2016, 11:39 AMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/06/2016, 11:02 AMMystery Song for $150. What a great deal. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mysterious-Song-RPG-Homebrew-for-Turbografx-CD-Brand-New-with-BONUS-PC-Engine/122080696352?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D5393c259604a4dd399c60913cde0f169%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D322253301164)
Seller's name checks out. :lol:
How many extra copies must be printed so this doesn't happen again? It wasn't too long since lots of copies were sold for cheap on ebay.
I'm starting to think that even if the game was wonder momo level overprinted people would still gouge and stupid people would still fall for it.
In this case, it's the pre-order bonus items that're driving the gouger greed. The only way to avoid it is to have just a single release type, where all copies (even if reprinted) are identical in every way.
Even then and no matter how many copies are made, someone will try to gouge for silly prices. Look at the morons buying overpriced Dracula X booties, even though they can still be bought brand new from Tobias for less.
No one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
Quote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
He's in it to make money obviously. Probably makes a good return on his investments too. It's like people who buy old cars or houses on short sale then fix them up and flip em. Although here there is no fixing up to be done. Just wait and relist for more than double the price and hope someone offers well above what you paid. It takes money to make money and obviously this guy has a good chunk of disposable income to play with.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Not obsessive compulsive just a pure speculator. Same thing as a day trader on Wall Street. Instead of speculating whether or not a stock will rise in the short term your doing it with the price of a video game. Speaking of which I bought Nintendo at $27 thinking if they ever released a Zelda or Mario game it would go up. Well Apple just announced today Mario Run. Stocks at $34.
Quote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 01:47 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Not obsessive compulsive just a pure speculator. Same thing as a day trader on Wall Street. Instead of speculating whether or not a stock will rise in the short term your doing it with the price of a video game. Speaking of which I bought Nintendo at $27 thinking if they ever released a Zelda or Mario game it would go up. Well Apple just announced today Mario Run. Stocks at $34.
you missed the P-GO wave
Quote from: gynt on 09/07/2016, 01:53 PMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 01:47 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Not obsessive compulsive just a pure speculator. Same thing as a day trader on Wall Street. Instead of speculating whether or not a stock will rise in the short term your doing it with the price of a video game. Speaking of which I bought Nintendo at $27 thinking if they ever released a Zelda or Mario game it would go up. Well Apple just announced today Mario Run. Stocks at $34.
you missed the P-GO wave
Don't remind me. #-o
I wanted to buy in but was on vacation when it was released. So pissed, however, I had a feeling that they were gonna release more games so I waited for the dip and bought in at around $27.50. I saw Fire Emblem was confirmed to be released on IOS and figured if they ever released a Mario or Zleda game it would sell like hot cakes. Also Nintendo only receives roughly 30% of the Pokemon GO revenue. They should get close to 100% on a Mario game (not sure what Apple's cut is).
Quote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
You misunderstood. I never said this guy was a collectard. He is out there to take advantage of the collectard mentality. It has been going on for years with different players and one result.
Quote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Lost Monkey's point could have been clearer: Lost_Monkey was pointing out that the collectard and the flipper are a symbiotic relationship (cancerous for the hobby)...
The reason why flippers are willing to take risks is because uninformed/foolish collectards throw lots of $$$ at games.
The flipper and collectard fulfill each other, both having an orgasm: the collectard wants games and ejaculates for Magical Chase CIB, the flipper sells Magical Chase CIB at ridiculously inflated prices, having multiple orgasms as PayPal account grows bigger and bigger.
Quote from: guest on 09/07/2016, 07:16 PMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 01:47 PMStocks at $34.
Well did you sell?
Stocks at $36.32. I only bought 10 shares as that is all I could afford. I'm gonna hold onto them and see if Nintendo can make a come back long term. With my luck they will probably shit the bed with the NX.
Quote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 07:54 PMQuote from: guest on 09/07/2016, 07:16 PMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 01:47 PMStocks at $34.
Well did you sell?
Stocks at $36.32. I only bought 10 shares as that is all I could afford. I'm gonna hold onto them and see if Nintendo can make a come back long term. With my luck they will probably shit the bed with the NX.
mini will be a hot christmas item
Quote from: gynt on 09/07/2016, 07:56 PMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 07:54 PMQuote from: guest on 09/07/2016, 07:16 PMQuote from: tbone3969 on 09/07/2016, 01:47 PMStocks at $34.
Well did you sell?
Stocks at $36.32. I only bought 10 shares as that is all I could afford. I'm gonna hold onto them and see if Nintendo can make a come back long term. With my luck they will probably shit the bed with the NX.
mini will be a hot christmas item
Yes I agree. These are all short term boosts however. I am hoping Nintendo gets a steady stream of great IOS games up and running and that the NX is a successful system. If this happens I think the stock will be above $50 in a year or two. If the NX fails again and their IOS games don't sell so well Nintendo could be outta business. They can't afford another disaster like the WiiU. The stock market is a gamble. I am betting on Nintendo making a comeback. We shall see. I used to play a lot of craps. I like my odds better here.
This makes me think I should start investing on the NYSE. Buying stuff from gaming companies might be easier and more fun than doing Dow style graph analysis.
Kinda on topic, I bought 300 shares of Nintendo when they were $12 last February, when stock was down but Amiibo craze was in full hype. Figured it was a no-brainer. It jumped to $18 about 6 weeks later and I sold them all off, was happy with that return.
But boy, could have held onto them for awhile! To be honest I don't like Nintendo at $30+ a share until they are more definitive about this NX hardware. The mobile games are going to be very little revenue streams. That mini USB thing is something to be excited about though.
Quote from: esteban on 09/07/2016, 06:26 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Lost Monkey's point could have been clearer: Lost_Monkey was pointing out that the collectard and the flipper are a symbiotic relationship (cancerous for the hobby)...
The reason why flippers are willing to take risks is because uninformed/foolish collectards throw lots of $$$ at games.
The flipper and collectard fulfill each other, both having an orgasm: the collectard wants games and ejaculates for Magical Chase CIB, the flipper sells Magical Chase CIB at ridiculously inflated prices, having multiple orgasms as PayPal account grows bigger and bigger.
I found this way too entertaining to read so, denying myself this, I'm gonna go angrily beat off on my repro of Magical Chase.
Quote from: Mathius on 09/07/2016, 09:37 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/07/2016, 06:26 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 01:42 PMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 09/07/2016, 01:11 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/07/2016, 06:58 AMNo one posted the Magical chase card and manual? I'm pretty sure he paid somewhere around $3500-$4000 for the combo, barely even 2 weeks ago. This guy spends a lot of money fast (probably $25k+) then unwinds a lot of purchases and does it all over again. Was into mostly Nintendo stuff, some Atari, some Sega, but now looks like some TG16 too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAGICAL-CHASE-for-Turbografx-16-CARD-AND-MANUAL-ONLY-WOW-RARE-MINT-/262612857066)
...and this is why people around here treat collectards the way they do. This is a perfect example of what has been going on for years with many different resellers. They just keep inching the prices up and up and up. And the newb collectards just keep buying.
No, he's not indicative of the average collector. He's a pure speculator, or perhaps speculatard, by this forums definition. The "collectard" is generally buying for keeps or at least buying and holding awhile until something of higher importance shows up. This guy literally may buy on a Monday, open it on Wednesday and have it for sale Thursday. That's obssessive compulsive disorder or something, not being a collectard.
Lost Monkey's point could have been clearer: Lost_Monkey was pointing out that the collectard and the flipper are a symbiotic relationship (cancerous for the hobby)...
The reason why flippers are willing to take risks is because uninformed/foolish collectards throw lots of $$$ at games.
The flipper and collectard fulfill each other, both having an orgasm: the collectard wants games and ejaculates for Magical Chase CIB, the flipper sells Magical Chase CIB at ridiculously inflated prices, having multiple orgasms as PayPal account grows bigger and bigger.
I found this way too entertaining to read so, denying myself this, I'm gonna go angrily beat off on my repro of Magical Chase.
We are just missing the inclusion of JO crystals and this could be historic :P
Nulltard sent me a fully charged JO Crystal when I bought his Turbo Express. Right nice of him.
This is very much an off topic post as the price was quite friendly and not a gauge in the least.
I haven't bought a TG game since like, 2014. I took a look yesterday in Ebay and there were almost no games being sold, and even the most common games start now at 15$, loose. I would've wanted to get some more games, but I guess I'll have to settle with the 30 or so I have already.
Quote from: Damon Plus on 09/10/2016, 06:49 AMI haven't bought a TG game since like, 2014. I took a look yesterday in Ebay and there were almost no games being sold, and even the most common games start now at 15$, loose. I would've wanted to get some more games, but I guess I'll have to settle with the 30 or so I have already.
I went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Quote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming resellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
Quote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming resellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
This is not quite a 1:1 comparison. I have gone to flea markets and personally experienced sellers going around buying up games for cheap from other vendors and then trying to sell them to me for profit. Resellers/flippers(dedicated to extracting as much profit from a game as possible) are very unnecessary middle men.
A more appropriate comparison would be the eyeware industry.
http://youtu.be/h7H-_8UkmFU
This thread documents years of unsold overpriced games by naive sellers. Has that $500 Bonk 3 manual been up for a decade yet?
Quote from: technozombie on 09/27/2016, 02:51 PMQuote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming resellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
This is not quite a 1:1 comparison. I have gone to flea markets and personally experienced sellers going around buying up games for cheap from other vendors and then trying to sell them to me for profit. Resellers/flippers(dedicated to extracting as much profit from a game as possible) are very unnecessary middle men.
A more appropriate comparison would be the eyeware industry.
http://youtu.be/h7H-_8UkmFU
Magic The Gathering had a strong parallel recently, though on a bigger scale than a fleamarket I'm not sure the video game market has seen anything quite like it yet.
http://youtu.be/NKIvPiQSAjs
TL;DW: Some people bought out just about every available copy of various Magic cards, and are now sitting on them while having them listed for way more money.
Edit: Reddit post about Moat: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/4p3r4t/reserved_list_shenanigans_moat/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/4p3r4t/reserved_list_shenanigans_moat/)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't this sort of thing been happening with video games for a while now? I see no other way possible that Adventures of Lowmax could've gone up 8 times what it cost just a year ago.
Quote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming re-sellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
Another example of one guy selling a used copy of Minecraft Xbox edition for $25.00, when the game is selling new in store for $19.99.
I was just making a statement based on what I saw, not sure what you mean by "People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility", I don't go around buying games and turn around and try to sell at double or triple what its worth. Most of the assholes are making up the prices and putting games out of reach of people that want to play them (ebay, kijiji, retro gaming stores, value village, and even the salvation army store).
PS. crazydean, that a very defensive statement..... but you are free to say whatever you want.
No one has paid $100,000 for Magical Chase, not even for a sealed copy. It's just gouger pipe dreams.
Quote from: fsa on 09/28/2016, 08:52 AMQuote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming re-sellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
Another example of one guy selling a used copy of Minecraft Xbox edition for $25.00, when the game is selling new in store for $19.99.
I was just making a statement based on what I saw, not sure what you mean by "People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility", I don't go around buying games and turn around and try to sell at double or triple what its worth. Most of the assholes are making up the prices and putting games out of reach of people that want to play them (ebay, kijiji, retro gaming stores, value village, and even the salvation army store).
PS. crazydean, that a very defensive statement..... but you are free to say whatever you want.
Your original statement blames the resellers for high prices. The guy trying to sell the Magical Chase for $100k will never get it, which is a good thing. He shouldn't get that much, but it's ultimately on the buyer to decide what something is worth. If a game is worth $10 to you, then you are an idiot for paying $100. You use the term "selling" instead of "asking". Selling implies that someone is buying at that price. If no one buys, then you can't say he's selling it for that much, only asking.
Also, on the statement where you say people are marking up prices, putting them out of reach for some people, I say you should find another way to play the game if you can't afford it. Or, find a new hobby.
I'm not on either side of this. I don't buy nor sell games, so this isn't defensive. I can ask $1m for my car, but that doesn't make it worth $1m. Now when someone pays me that much for it, that's where the problem begins.
You're naive if you don't think high asking prices factor into what people ultimately pay for games.
It's as simple as understanding that both sides play a role, desperate, big-spending nutjobs and shady resellers.
The problem in general is that flippers and resellers keep pushing the price upwards, and since they have a global market, there's always one guy who's just crazy enough to buy it, setting the new benchmark. It doesn't matter if there are a hundred folks who would pay a reasonable number, the holdout for the crazy guy tanks the whole industry, and prices out everyone except pharmaceudical guys with wu tang albums. Will the prices come down? Sure. But do I want to sit and wait 10-20 years for prices to fall, for that flipper to finally realize he needs to lower his price? No way! I deal in arcade related stuff, and there are soooooooo many guys who sit on huge collections, and every piece is gold. 9 times out of 10, they sit on it until it all rots, and them no one gets to play them, and it all goes to waste. It's a shitty shitty system and it just plain sucks.
Quote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming resellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
And you know what, guy? You may be right. But let us have a goddamn thread to bitch and moan and get it out of our system.
Quote from: neopolss on 09/28/2016, 10:40 PMIt doesn't matter if there are a hundred folks who would pay a reasonable number, the holdout for the crazy guy tanks the whole industry, and prices out everyone except pharmaceutical guys with wu tang albums.
Heh-heh, that's a good way to put it...
Quote from: neopolss on 09/28/2016, 10:41 PMQuote from: crazydean on 09/27/2016, 01:09 PMQuote from: fsa on 09/27/2016, 12:30 PMI went to a Video Game swap recently and anything to do with the TurboGrafx-16 is way overpriced, one person was selling a complete copy of KC for $20.00. Those re-sellers are driving up the prices for all retro games.
Blaming resellers for high prices is like blaming McDonald's for fat people or drug dealers for drugs. People need to learn how to take some fucking personal responsibility.
And you know what, guy? You may be right. But let us have a goddamn thread to bitch and moan and get it out of our system.
You're right. I'm sorry. I don't really mind most of the bitching. I think it was just the "everything's so expensive when it's complete in box, poor me. I need CIB games for $5, and I need it yesterday!"
Just to add fuel to the fire, there's a lot of private dealings that are not public knowledge. Maybe the last public sales price was $200 a few years ago but private bounties have been much higher. A seller can use that to gauge the price and list much higher knowing he already has multiple guys in a range.
Quote from: NightWolve on 09/28/2016, 11:05 PMQuote from: neopolss on 09/28/2016, 10:40 PMIt doesn't matter if there are a hundred folks who would pay a reasonable number, the holdout for the crazy guy tanks the whole industry, and prices out everyone except pharmaceutical guys with wu tang albums.
Heh-heh, that's a good way to put it...
I knew Martin Shkreli bought some high priced MTG cards. What video games has he bought?
Quote from: jonebone on 09/29/2016, 08:21 AMJust to add fuel to the fire, there's a lot of private dealings that are not public knowledge. Maybe the last public sales price was $200 a few years ago but private bounties have been much higher. A seller can use that to gauge the price and list much higher knowing he already has multiple guys in a range.
By the same token, private sales can be much lower. I've bought a few games for prices that are ridiculously lower than the going known rates on ebay. The problem with going by Price Charting or something to figure out what a game is worth is those types of web sites only track easy to come by data and ignore data that would require substantial work to find.
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/29/2016, 03:55 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/29/2016, 08:21 AMJust to add fuel to the fire, there's a lot of private dealings that are not public knowledge. Maybe the last public sales price was $200 a few years ago but private bounties have been much higher. A seller can use that to gauge the price and list much higher knowing he already has multiple guys in a range.
By the same token, private sales can be much lower. I've bought a few games for prices that are ridiculously lower than the going known rates on ebay. The problem with going by Price Charting or something to figure out what a game is worth is those types of web sites only track easy to come by data and ignore data that would require substantial work to find.
I agree with seieienbu sometimes private sales can be way lower. I know I have friends and other contacts that would sell high priced items for way under what the recent public one sold.
Quote from: ginoscope on 09/30/2016, 12:58 PMQuote from: seieienbu on 09/29/2016, 03:55 PMQuote from: jonebone on 09/29/2016, 08:21 AMJust to add fuel to the fire, there's a lot of private dealings that are not public knowledge. Maybe the last public sales price was $200 a few years ago but private bounties have been much higher. A seller can use that to gauge the price and list much higher knowing he already has multiple guys in a range.
By the same token, private sales can be much lower. I've bought a few games for prices that are ridiculously lower than the going known rates on ebay. The problem with going by Price Charting or something to figure out what a game is worth is those types of web sites only track easy to come by data and ignore data that would require substantial work to find.
I agree with seieienbu sometimes private sales can be way lower. I know I have friends and other contacts that would sell high priced items for way under what the recent public one sold.
Forum communities used to sell under ebay price all the time.
It happens all the time here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-VOLFIRD-Turbografx-16-JAPAN-/162224813746?hash=item25c55a36b2:g:GBgAAOSwhOdXoJC~
I don't trust it...
Quote from: TheClash603 on 10/02/2016, 03:00 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-VOLFIRD-Turbografx-16-JAPAN-/162224813746?hash=item25c55a36b2:g:GBgAAOSwhOdXoJC~
I don't trust it...
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/Ebert_Siskel_OBEY_volfied.jpg)
Quote from: jonebone on 09/29/2016, 08:21 AMJust to add fuel to the fire, there's a lot of private dealings that are not public knowledge. Maybe the last public sales price was $200 a few years ago but private bounties have been much higher. A seller can use that to gauge the price and list much higher knowing he already has multiple guys in a range.
That sounds like the justification of someone who gouges...... [-X
I advocate trading on forums and places that can't be indexed by price aggregators or easily accessed by reseller/collectards. Make the "market" info hard to find and for them there is no market.
It's too bad all the work done to figure out the rarity of games in the past decade couldn't have been hidden from them, too. They free-ride on the work of others and ruin the hobby.
Unfortunately I am a late adopter of the TG16, so sadly a product of the recent popularity, but have to say from what I have played thus far, I missed out on a great system as a kid. Of course I was at the mercy of my parent's funds when this came out so didn't stand a chance.
I will say some of the prices make my jaw drop. I never really plan on owning a Magical Chase unless I stumble upon a deal. Even then, it would be hard to keep at current prices. The most expensive I want and would play would likely be Cotton.
Thankfully I have made a few friends I can consult with since I am a fledgling in the way of TG16 collecting, but can promise that I plan to play whatever I buy. Well...other than maybe the sports games. Lol
No one talking about the $4k Tonma? I'll do mine at a bargain price of $2.5k haha.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-Hero-Tonma-Turbo-Grafx-16-Hu-Card-Manual-Box-Complete-USA-Can-NTSC-/222273322940
For such a crazy price, I'd expect a nicer box.
$16.96 shipping... for that price I want the seller to hand delivery in person.
This is why collecting for US systems is becoming increasingly stupid.
Quote from: jonebone on 10/07/2016, 07:12 AMNo one talking about the $4k Tonma? I'll do mine at a bargain price of $2.5k haha.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-Hero-Tonma-Turbo-Grafx-16-Hu-Card-Manual-Box-Complete-USA-Can-NTSC-/222273322940
This guy/seller has a whole bunch of shit swirling around. He used outlets to pick up this and other games cheaper, then is actually pulling a scumbag steve move, and reselling them immediately for a higher price.
If I knew where he lived (He is near me) I would stab him and take the games.
You can charge a 1000% premium when you have only 2 negatives and a neutral within the past month.
Quote from: 780racer on 10/07/2016, 11:53 AMIf I knew where he lived (He is near me) I would stab him and take the games.
(https://i.imgur.com/MocDBuT.jpg)
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 10/07/2016, 05:06 PMQuote from: 780racer on 10/07/2016, 11:53 AMIf I knew where he lived (He is near me) I would stab him and take the games.
(https://i.imgur.com/MocDBuT.jpg)
=D> I laughed perhaps too hard at that.
Quote from: guest on 10/07/2016, 05:15 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 10/07/2016, 05:06 PMQuote from: 780racer on 10/07/2016, 11:53 AMIf I knew where he lived (He is near me) I would stab him and take the games.
(https://i.imgur.com/MocDBuT.jpg)
=D> I laughed perhaps too hard at that.
You're not the only one.
(https://38.media.tumblr.com/ac88032ad6cc173bd93229b1f7a76f90/tumblr_ndfyf1HA9E1snq8dno1_500.gif)
Ill stab him, take the games, and Raffle them off here. 1 magical chase, 1 MC manual, and 3 hermo of Tonmas.
lol
Sigh, then you've got the $2.2k Hero Tonma. Dude has the nerve to charge $11 for shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-Hero-Tonma-Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Hu-Card-/361760474949?hash=item543a9ac745:g:P18AAOSwCGVX9ql9
I guess the lack of cardboard is why it's $1800 cheaper...?
Of course, i think these prices are ridiculous......but i think it's really funny how this "extremely rare" game shows up in two auctions at the same time. And I've seen it more in the past couple months too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-The-Holy-Grail-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Manual-And-Hu-Card-/361770794915?hash=item543b383fa3:g:kTIAAOSwPCVX9tqS
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-w-NM-Hu-Card-Instructions-Extremely-Rare-/182314087582?hash=item2a72c4349e:g:GIAAAOSw8gVYASO0
I was at a retro game convention thing-y a few weeks ago and I saw a guy trying to sell only the manual to Magical Chase for $1100. It had a stamp from some rental store on it clearly visible on the front.
Well, that $7000 Magical Chase auction comes with an authentic World Class Baseball case. That should contribute at least $1000 towards the price.
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n119/medic_wheat/Video%20Games/A9127F8F-C871-476F-93D7-C13653F0DF37_zpssrulfqn5.jpg) (http://s110.photobucket.com/user/medic_wheat/media/Video%20Games/A9127F8F-C871-476F-93D7-C13653F0DF37_zpssrulfqn5.jpg.html)
Not eBay but was at a local retro game store.
Seems they feel a lose hu card of Bonk is worth $64 plus tax.
Quote from: spawnshop on 10/15/2016, 10:49 AMOf course, i think these prices are ridiculous......but i think it's really funny how this "extremely rare" game shows up in two auctions at the same time. And I've seen it more in the past couple months too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Turbo-Grafx-16-The-Holy-Grail-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Manual-And-Hu-Card-/361770794915?hash=item543b383fa3:g:kTIAAOSwPCVX9tqS
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-w-NM-Hu-Card-Instructions-Extremely-Rare-/182314087582?hash=item2a72c4349e:g:GIAAAOSw8gVYASO0
If those eBay prices are ridiculous then what is a fair price for this holy grail game?
Where have I seen that avatar before?
Quote from: tbone3969 on 10/18/2016, 08:50 PMWhere have I seen that avatar before?
There is a set of default avatars and a former member here did, indeed, use Ash.
I think that copies of Magical Chase with manual and random case which appear to have sold on eBay in the past year or two have been between $1500 - $3000.
Quote from: tbone3969 on 10/18/2016, 08:50 PMWhere have I seen that avatar before?
Housewares.
Shop smart. Shop S-Mart.
I don't even know these a-holes.
"You gotta understand, man. I never even saw these assholes before!"
Quote from: guest on 10/19/2016, 08:00 AMI think that copies of Magical Chase with manual and random case which appear to have sold on eBay in the past year or two have been between $1500 - $3000.
If anyone here wants to sell me a Magical Chase for $3000 please let me know.
I've used my paraphrased version irl.
Such as when the unsplit check comes at a restaurant.
This is a huge thread of people complaining about TG16 prices.
I start a thread asking what are the correct prices we should pay and then I get attacked.
It seems you can't win on this forum.
Quote from: Mighty on 10/19/2016, 02:57 PMIt seems you can't win on this forum.
Now you get it.
Look, maybe I didn't say every single little tiny syllable, no. But basically I said them, yeah.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152287191980 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152287191980)
$950... but includes adasii
Quote from: Mighty on 10/19/2016, 02:38 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 10/19/2016, 08:00 AMI think that copies of Magical Chase with manual and random case which appear to have sold on eBay in the past year or two have been between $1500 - $3000.
If anyone here wants to sell me a Magical Chase for $3000 please let me know.
That price is just for the plastic slip in holder that the chip fits into. The chip is not included.
Wtf
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=sh3llsh0ck3d&_pgn=1&isRefine=true
Quote from: wildfruit on 10/23/2016, 09:05 AMWtf
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=sh3llsh0ck3d&_pgn=1&isRefine=true
Barf...
Quote from: Mighty on 10/19/2016, 02:57 PMThis is a huge thread of people complaining about TG16 prices.
I start a thread asking what are the correct prices we should pay and then I get attacked.
It seems you can't win on this forum.
(https://web.archive.org/web/20140608204606im_/http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11113/111135171/3419600-6405211441-He-ma.gif)
Quote from: wildfruit on 10/23/2016, 09:05 AMWtf
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=sh3llsh0ck3d&_pgn=1&isRefine=true
Outrageous, that LCD TV stand is too expensive
Quote from: esadajr on 10/24/2016, 05:51 PMQuote from: wildfruit on 10/23/2016, 09:05 AMWtf
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=sh3llsh0ck3d&_pgn=1&isRefine=true
Outrageous, that LCD TV stand is too expensive
It's priced so ridiculously so as to attract people's clicks to see his illicit wares.
I don't get this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282226046508
Quote from: wildfruit on 10/25/2016, 07:05 PMI don't get this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282226046508
what dont you get? somebody from nintendoage is selling a game.
i dont think i ever knew this happened.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603)
Quote from: gynt on 10/27/2016, 07:56 PMi dont think i ever knew this happened.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603)
Wow... who knew?
Quote from: Desh on 10/27/2016, 08:09 PMQuote from: gynt on 10/27/2016, 07:56 PMi dont think i ever knew this happened.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112184360603)
Wow... who knew?
I certainly didn't know this. Or, if I did, I promptly forgot about it...
http://www.gamefaqs.com/gameboy/569798-saigo-no-nindou-ninja-spirit/images
Crazy.
I've had Ninja Spirit GB for a decade. Is it finally time to cash in my investment?
Quote from: guest on 10/27/2016, 10:20 PMI've had Ninja Spirit GB for a decade. Is it finally time to cash in my investment?
Is it any fun? Something tells me it's best to stick with the TG-16.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/31-Turbo-GrafX-16-Games-/291934265450?hash=item43f8a3606a%3Ag%3AwmUAAOSwx2dYHd1C&_trkparms=pageci%253Ae9a989a8-a372-11e6-a84f-74dbd180b954%257Cparentrq%253A3544f85c1580a6a5f363b69dfff838ae%257Ciid%253A9
Seen this on eBay and who has the money for that.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 10/27/2016, 10:24 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 10/27/2016, 10:20 PMI've had Ninja Spirit GB for a decade. Is it finally time to cash in my investment?
Is it any fun? Something tells me it's best to stick with the TG-16.
Like most games it's worth trying. I think that it only has 3 or 4 stages. Definitely much more faithful than you'd expect. But it's harder to take it for what it is after having a TurboExpress and Ninja Spirit bitd.
Quote from: Mas on 11/05/2016, 12:17 PMSeen this on eBay and who has the money for that.
I think a better question is who has money for this???
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-US-NTSC-NEW-FACTORY-SEALED-RARE-GRAIL-/262493241169?hash=item3d1dd0ff51:g:wEkAAOSwM4xXaWzw
Lol
I recently acquired a Turbo Duo and have been trying to find games for it. What did I get myself into here?
Quote from: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 07:20 PMI recently acquired a Turbo Duo and have been trying to find games for it. What did I get myself into here?
For now. Get an Everdrive test out some of the hu card games and pick up physical copies of anything yon like. You can also burn Cd rom games for the super cd games.
Quote from: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 07:20 PMI recently acquired a Turbo Duo and have been trying to find games for it. What did I get myself into here?
Most of the best games are PC Engine CDs that your Duo can play and most are reasonably priced.
Quote from: Medic_wheat on 11/07/2016, 07:28 PMQuote from: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 07:20 PMI recently acquired a Turbo Duo and have been trying to find games for it. What did I get myself into here?
For now. Get an Everdrive test out some of the hu card games and pick up physical copies of anything yon like. You can also burn Cd rom games for the super cd games.
Thanks for the suggestion. I actually picked up a TE right before the Duo arrived. I would love to be able to burn CD games but don't have all the necessary stuff for that. So that's how I wound up here...was trying to find affordable options. Of course I had to start off with at least a couple that I paid too much for but thought they should be my first in my collection. Great forum here for TG16!
Quote from: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 08:29 PMI would love to be able to burn CD games but don't have all the necessary stuff for that.
So you don't have a computer at all? Probably worth buying a cheap tower if you want to play cdrs. Should be able to spend $20 or less on CL, hell get one old enough and it will likely be free.
Quote from: Gypsy on 11/08/2016, 11:20 AMQuote from: benjiedude on 11/07/2016, 08:29 PMI would love to be able to burn CD games but don't have all the necessary stuff for that.
So you don't have a computer at all? Probably worth buying a cheap tower if you want to play cdrs. Should be able to spend $20 or less on CL, hell get one old enough and it will likely be free.
Oh I have a computer but am not familiar with how to properly burn the games. It also looks like some don't recommend that as it could potentially damage the system? Just seems difficult for an aging retro gamer like myself but by all means if there are any tutorials I didn't find, shoot me a link.
The risk of damaging your system isn't that great; the only way you'll kill the laser is if you ignore that it's struggling to read the disc and let it seek and reseek over and over again 'til it dies.
Once you get a system that can reliably read discs (some never will) and feed it good rips burned to media it likes, there's nothing to worry about.
Some good affordable CD games that will play on every Duo system:
Gradius II
Download 2
Macross 2036
Valis I, III and IV (II seems to be an acquired taste)
Ai/Cho Aniki
Super Raiden
Rayxanber II
Neo Nectaris
Splash Lake
Buster Bros
Forgotten Worlds
Dungeon Explorer II
Exile
Pyramid Plunder
Monster Lair
Super Darius
Sidearms Special
Motoroader MC
Great RPGs with good guides:
Far East Of Eden II Manjimaru
Far East Of Eden Fuun Kabuki Den
Neo Metal Fantasy
Legend of Xanadu II
Anearth Fantasy Stories
Tenshi no Uta
Tenshi no Uta II
Quote from: guest on 11/08/2016, 01:33 PMThe risk of damaging your system isn't that great; the only way you'll kill the laser is if you ignore that it's struggling to read the disc and let it seek and reseek over and over again 'til it dies.
Once you get a system that can reliably read discs (some never will) and feed it good rips burned to media it likes, there's nothing to worry about.
This. The key is making sure you have a good system. Very high variance with these things.
Quote from: guest on 11/08/2016, 01:58 PMSome good affordable CD games that will play on every Duo system:
Gradius II
Download 2
Macross 2036
Valis I, III and IV (II seems to be an acquired taste)
Ai/Cho Aniki
Super Raiden
Rayxanber II
Neo Nectaris
Splash Lake
Buster Bros
Forgotten Worlds
Dungeon Explorer II
Exile
Pyramid Plunder
Monster Lair
Super Darius
Sidearms Special
Motoroader MC
Great RPGs with good guides:
Far East Of Eden II Manjimaru
Far East Of Eden Fuun Kabuki Den
Neo Metal Fantasy
Legend of Xanadu II
Anearth Fantasy Stories
Tenshi no Uta
Tenshi no Uta II
A lot of these titles are dyno-mite. Exile, the Cho Anikis and Dungeon Explorer II are particular favourites of mine from among this list.
Many of the JRPGs go for a pittance as mentioned, because moon runes but some are translated or one can use a guide. Well worth it for people that like RPGs.
Thank you all for the suggestions!
If anyone doesn't want to bid on the $30 copy of Mysterious Song which was relisted after failing to sell for $60, this tbone3969 character has a used copy available for $75.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Msyterious-Song-TurboGrafx-16-CD-PC-Eingine-CD-Frozen-Utopia-/142165528555?hash=item2119b9cfeb:g:~hAAAOSwo4pYFmTy
The premium must be for the rare "Msyterious" and "PC Eingine" misprints.
PC Eigenvalue.
Unlike his sealed Dragon Slayer there's really no excuse he could possibly make for that one. What a piece of shit.
"Never played the game."
That's even lamer than the $75 asking price.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 11/11/2016, 07:12 PM"Never played the game."
That's even lamer than the $75 asking price.
It was an investment.
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2016, 07:12 PM"Never played the game."
That's even lamer than the $75 asking price.
lol. i expect BOTH of those things from him.
Quote from: guest on 11/11/2016, 07:02 PMthis tbone3969 character
http://youtu.be/E5ibSvOWAMg
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064)
Quote from: gynt on 11/24/2016, 09:35 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064)
Wasn't orange juicer a member here a while back?
Quote from: guest on 11/24/2016, 10:03 AMQuote from: gynt on 11/24/2016, 09:35 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064)
Wasn't orange juicer a member here a while back?
oh, i didnt even notice the seller. but yes, until null scared him away with his advances.
Quote from: gynt on 11/24/2016, 10:31 AMQuote from: guest on 11/24/2016, 10:03 AMQuote from: gynt on 11/24/2016, 09:35 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252650363064)
Wasn't orange juicer a member here a while back?
oh, i didnt even notice the seller. but yes, until null scared him away with his advances.
DId you see the $400 soft carrying cases (4 different cases, but still)? Wow, that is just silly.
lmao at the "no refunds" remark
Quote from: esadajr on 11/25/2016, 10:11 AMlmao at the "no refunds" remark
That gets me every time.
Also, new, but missing shit. Sweet!
Quote from: Gypsy on 11/26/2016, 09:55 AMQuote from: esadajr on 11/25/2016, 10:11 AMlmao at the "no refunds" remark
That gets me every time.
Also, new, but missing shit. Sweet!
It sucks, but that is the only part of the auction that seems reasonable to me...
When the Canadian Turbo distributor (DonSal) was down to his last several consoles and Expresses, they were all picked over for manuals, straps etc... This was due to the new packages being the only source for these things for customers who wanted replacements...
This is why there are different categories for condition and the classic move of crooked flippers listing <Like New items as "Brand New" led to these specific categories and for a window to pop up in your face when you choose one, so you can't claim ignorance later on.
QuoteBrand New
An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details.
QuoteLike New
An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
It doesn't matter if Takahashi Meijin, Johnny Turbo or Dr Gougemilker opened up a sealed game at one point and wiped their ass with the manual before throwing it away. That opened and incomplete game is not "new" or "brand new".
Dr Orangejuicer however chose the appropriate category of "New: Other". I can't be bothered to read his description, but from the comments here it sounds like it matches the categiry.
Technically, he shouldn't be using "New" for his NOS which doesn't have mint packaging, but I think it's fine as long as the wear is mentioned in the description.
For those of you not on the Facebooks.
More homebrew gouging, this time Atlantean
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272476800960?autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/272476800960?autorefresh=true)
Quote from: esadajr on 12/07/2016, 05:31 PMFor those of you not on the Facebooks.
More homebrew gouging, this time Atlantean
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272476800960?autorefresh=true (http://www.ebay.com/itm/272476800960?autorefresh=true)
Bought 3 copies at that price, thanks!
not turbo... but pay attention. its the "only home console version of the turbo game" according to the description.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162315512262 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162315512262)
Quote from: gynt on 12/10/2016, 07:02 PMnot turbo... but pay attention. its the "only home console version of the turbo game" according to the description.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162315512262 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/162315512262)
I'm happy to part with mine for only $1600.
Holy Cow - $4500 for a jacket!!! The money for disposable income is crazy!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Employee-Jacket-VERY-RARE-TTi-Technologies-/112234566113?hash=item1a21b391e1:g:dUMAAOSw2xRYTiFK
Quote from: airzonkrulz on 12/12/2016, 08:49 AMHoly Cow - $4500 for a jacket!!! The money for disposable income is crazy!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbo-Grafx-Duo-Employee-Jacket-VERY-RARE-TTi-Technologies-/112234566113?hash=item1a21b391e1:g:dUMAAOSw2xRYTiFK
Free shipping in USA. So...
Free shipping in USA. So...
oh - I missed that - Perhaps I should reconsider? LOL!!
"acceptable"
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145)
(i typically dont post items that have a best offer, but i am assuming at the price, the seller probably wont take the $5 this is truly worth like this)
Quote from: gynt on 12/15/2016, 05:13 PM"acceptable"
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145)
(i typically dont post items that have a best offer, but i am assuming at the price, the seller probably wont take the $5 this is truly worth like this)
It kills me how many people post shit for sale without taking time to even clean it.
60% Like New!!!
Quote from: gynt on 12/15/2016, 05:13 PM"acceptable"
85% new Super Star Soldier loose huey for $175 + $4.99 shipping. (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145)
(i typically dont post items that have a best offer, but i am assuming at the price, the seller probably wont take the $5 this is truly worth like this)
That poor huey has seen some rough times. :(
that is one nasty looking HuCard
Quote from: guest on 12/15/2016, 05:23 PMQuote from: gynt on 12/15/2016, 05:13 PM"acceptable"
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182389963145)
(i typically dont post items that have a best offer, but i am assuming at the price, the seller probably wont take the $5 this is truly worth like this)
It kills me how many people post shit for sale without taking time to even clean it.
60% Like New!!!
Scumbag re-sellers don't have time to clean their stuff as they are too busy scouting out their next big score.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
actually - a complete copy with cd, case and manual just sold for $450 30 days ago - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonk-s-Big-Adventure-COMPLETE-Turbo-Grafx-16-Tuerbo-Duo-CD-11t-/381848216837?hash=item58e7ed6505:g:KtYAAOSwMVdYGJ42
amazing the value some sellers put on their items
With jewel case and back insert, the price cut to $300 makes it a steal compared to the manual only that's been up since the forever. :lol:
Quote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 05:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
For anyone that witnessed the "Dylan Ward Debacle" on teh facebooks, yeah, that's totally him. Have fun. lol
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 12/20/2016, 06:07 PMQuote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 05:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
For anyone that witnessed the "Dylan Ward Debacle" on teh facebooks, yeah, that's totally him. Have fun. lol
oh, i dont have the books. care to elaborate a bit?
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $6:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/291925943550?hash=item43f82464fe:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $400:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/302113204024?hash=item465759a738:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $450:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonk-s-Big-Adventure-COMPLETE-Turbo-Grafx-16-Tuerbo-Duo-CD-11t-/381848216837?hash=item58e7ed6505%3Ag%3AKtYAAOSwMVdYGJ42&nma=true&si=cjCIdXCP2ntoEdcfSXHWW3IYpA0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $55:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Instruction-Manual-Only-/262735759637?hash=item3d2c458915:g:p7QAAOSwImRYOcoD
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $33.50:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-Big-Adventure-TURBO-DUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-GRAFX-16-Great-Condition-MANUAL-ONLY-/302149441526?hash=item46598297f6:g:2gEAAOSwHMJYMSS0
Brand new unused CD jewel case sold for $1.50 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microboards-Jewel-Case-CD-Jewel-Case-and-Tray-/401176434660?hash=item5d67fa97e4:g:zK8AAOSwdzVXvfa2
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 12/20/2016, 06:07 PMQuote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 05:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
For anyone that witnessed the "Dylan Ward Debacle" on teh facebooks, yeah, that's totally him. Have fun. lol
Not surprising that he has negative feedback for not shipping items because he wasn't willing to honour/accept the winning bid.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 12/20/2016, 07:46 PMBonk 3 CD CIC sold for $6:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/291925943550?hash=item43f82464fe:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $400:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/302113204024?hash=item465759a738:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $450:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonk-s-Big-Adventure-COMPLETE-Turbo-Grafx-16-Tuerbo-Duo-CD-11t-/381848216837?hash=item58e7ed6505%3Ag%3AKtYAAOSwMVdYGJ42&nma=true&si=cjCIdXCP2ntoEdcfSXHWW3IYpA0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $55:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Instruction-Manual-Only-/262735759637?hash=item3d2c458915:g:p7QAAOSwImRYOcoD
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $33.50:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-Big-Adventure-TURBO-DUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-GRAFX-16-Great-Condition-MANUAL-ONLY-/302149441526?hash=item46598297f6:g:2gEAAOSwHMJYMSS0
Brand new unused CD jewel case sold for $1.50 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microboards-Jewel-Case-CD-Jewel-Case-and-Tray-/401176434660?hash=item5d67fa97e4:g:zK8AAOSwdzVXvfa2
And ur point? My cock goes from $5-500 on Craigslist. [emoji1]
Quote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 05:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
Who is this fuck? He has feedback for Magical Chase, Soldier Blade, Tonma and Bonk III Huey in the last month... (almost all from the same bidder...)
Quote from: guest on 12/20/2016, 09:01 PMQuote from: guest on 12/20/2016, 07:46 PMBonk 3 CD CIC sold for $6:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/291925943550?hash=item43f82464fe:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $400:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-/302113204024?hash=item465759a738:m:mK_SCmnuz52jBiLdMEpGOkQ
Bonk 3 CD CIC sold for $450:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonk-s-Big-Adventure-COMPLETE-Turbo-Grafx-16-Tuerbo-Duo-CD-11t-/381848216837?hash=item58e7ed6505%3Ag%3AKtYAAOSwMVdYGJ42&nma=true&si=cjCIdXCP2ntoEdcfSXHWW3IYpA0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $55:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-Instruction-Manual-Only-/262735759637?hash=item3d2c458915:g:p7QAAOSwImRYOcoD
Bonk 3 CD manual sold for $33.50:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONK-3-Big-Adventure-TURBO-DUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-GRAFX-16-Great-Condition-MANUAL-ONLY-/302149441526?hash=item46598297f6:g:2gEAAOSwHMJYMSS0
Brand new unused CD jewel case sold for $1.50 shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microboards-Jewel-Case-CD-Jewel-Case-and-Tray-/401176434660?hash=item5d67fa97e4:g:zK8AAOSwdzVXvfa2
And ur point? My cock goes from $5-500 on Craigslist. [emoji1]
That's why I start my sale at $4.
Quote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 06:31 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 12/20/2016, 06:07 PMQuote from: gynt on 12/20/2016, 05:46 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222351213671)
(he was asking $400 but has since lowered it)
so i write to him...
"hi. what is the condition of the disc?"
his response...
"It's manual and case artwork only. With disc this sells for 1000-1100. Last disc sold for 465 by its self... so yeah let me know I might know where a disc is for 500$ but it's not from me."
i write back...
"lol"
doubt he will respond
For anyone that witnessed the "Dylan Ward Debacle" on teh facebooks, yeah, that's totally him. Have fun. lol
oh, i dont have the books. care to elaborate a bit?
Basically he's a "tough guy" with a troubled past, started shit with people on the fb groups and got banned. Flexed his collectard peen muscle a bit, so on and so on. Pretty funny stuff. Ask Nulltard, I'm sure he saw some of it at least. lol
brand new
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122282382506 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122282382506)
Quote from: gynt on 12/23/2016, 08:55 PMbrand new
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122282382506 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122282382506)
Wow just wow. I'm going to sell my RARE ADULT OWNED FROM PERSONAL COLLECTION LAST ONE ON EARTH NEW power golf for 100.00. I just don't get it. Maybe he wanted to sell it for 6.00 or 1.49?
Hah, you guys are slippin'! How did no one bring this one up? $511 wasn't enough for this dude, so now he's asking $830.
$511 reserve not met
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-hero-Tonma-Tg-16-NTSC-/142235124069?hash=item211ddfc165:g:VXQAAOSw9GhYbllX
$830 BIN
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-hero-Tonma-Tg-16-NTSC-/142240810715?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Wonder what his reserve is set for.
Quote from: guest on 01/10/2017, 03:45 PMHah, you guys are slippin'! How did no one bring this one up? $511 wasn't enough for this dude, so now he's asking $830.
$511 reserve not met
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-hero-Tonma-Tg-16-NTSC-/142235124069?hash=item211ddfc165:g:VXQAAOSw9GhYbllX
$830 BIN
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Of-hero-Tonma-Tg-16-NTSC-/142240810715?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Wonder what his reserve is set for.
$829.99
How the eff do you not sell a video game that ends at open auction for that much? What a turd.
Quote from: Gypsy on 01/10/2017, 04:20 PMHow the eff do you not sell a video game that ends at open auction for that much? What a turd.
I bet that it would have gone higher, had the reserve been met earlier.
Probably, reserves are a double edged sword. I don't recommend em.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 12/21/2016, 04:58 AMBasically he's a "tough guy" with a troubled past, started shit with people on the fb groups and got banned. Flexed his collectard peen muscle a bit, so on and so on. Pretty funny stuff. Ask Nulltard, I'm sure he saw some of it at least. lol
Apparently he's recapping/doing duo repairs now :(
Quote from: guest on 01/17/2017, 05:19 PMQuote from: HailingTheThings on 12/21/2016, 04:58 AMBasically he's a "tough guy" with a troubled past, started shit with people on the fb groups and got banned. Flexed his collectard peen muscle a bit, so on and so on. Pretty funny stuff. Ask Nulltard, I'm sure he saw some of it at least. lol
Apparently he's recapping/doing duo repairs now :(
Yeah, I saw that. Wonder if he's capable. lol
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375)
genuine reproduction. lol.
Quote from: gynt on 01/27/2017, 10:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375)
genuine reproduction. lol.
ha, thanks gynt! that looks like one of my spines, going to look back at addresses and match up the fucker
Someone is going to get got.
Quote from: guest on 01/28/2017, 12:38 AMQuote from: gynt on 01/27/2017, 10:08 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222391139375)
genuine reproduction. lol.
ha, thanks gynt! that looks like one of my spines, going to look back at addresses and match up the fucker
I pray that you can identify the asshole.
What a douchebag.
Genuine Original huh? Then he calls it a Reproduction. Uh-oh.
$40 for a case, sleeve, and Sparky sticker...... get fucked buddy.
Oh geez...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182442165069
I find it amusing that the "Shooting Legends" set includes Steam Hearts. It... doesn't quite match up to those other games. But I suppose it's legendary in a sense.
What I find interesting is that I'm starting to see PCE Works games show up on Yahoo! Japan Auctions, and they are attracting a lot of bids. Space Fantasy Zone copies are consistently going for over 25,000 yen, and there is a copy of Super Real Mahjong Pantsu edition that is at 31,000 yen right now.
I used to think that Japan was immune to bootlegs, but it looks like that is not the case.
Seems like there's little time to get all legit copies of games you want to have, I can't believe it's taking so long for someone else to want a piece of the cake and start doing unmarked bootlegs of high profile games, esp. with tobias showing that people will buy an actual marked one for premium money.
Quote from: MisterCrash on 02/04/2017, 08:51 AMWhat I find interesting is that I'm starting to see PCE Works games show up on Yahoo! Japan Auctions, and they are attracting a lot of bids. Space Fantasy Zone copies are consistently going for over 25,000 yen, and there is a copy of Super Real Mahjong Pantsu edition that is at 31,000 yen right now.
I used to think that Japan was immune to bootlegs, but it looks like that is not the case.
Tobias sold bootlegs like Space Fantasy Zone and Rockman on yahoo japan auctions before making them available anywhere else. They got bid up to thousands of dollars each, as they were presented as a small batch of long lost copies that NEC didn't distribute for some reason. Circus Lido helped make it more believeable. Even when the Sapphire bootlegs were first noticed and he kept coming up with more unbelieveabke stories, a few people here refused to believe that they were real and kept making posts similar to ctophil's RVGS dream that Punch loves to repost.
Quote from: guest on 02/04/2017, 10:34 AMSeems like there's little time to get all legit copies of games you want to have, I can't believe it's taking so long for someone else to want a piece of the cake and start doing unmarked bootlegs of high profile games, esp. with tobias showing that people will buy an actual marked one for premium money.
The only good (?) news is when no one knows what is real or fake and the market is flooded, all games should hypothetically be a lot cheaper? The fakes are at a trickle now, but once that trickle becomes a flood and as printer quality improves, I don't see how anyone would be comfortable paying big money for anything. I already feel this way with certain systems, I haven't bought a more expensive NES, SNES, or AES game in years because I assume everything on ebay after 2015ish is fake.
Maybe we aren't there with hu-cards yet. But on the other hand, how could anyone making a box only purchase possibly feel confident it's from the original print run?
Quote from: guest on 02/04/2017, 10:53 AMQuote from: MisterCrash on 02/04/2017, 08:51 AMWhat I find interesting is that I'm starting to see PCE Works games show up on Yahoo! Japan Auctions, and they are attracting a lot of bids. Space Fantasy Zone copies are consistently going for over 25,000 yen, and there is a copy of Super Real Mahjong Pantsu edition that is at 31,000 yen right now.
I used to think that Japan was immune to bootlegs, but it looks like that is not the case.
Tobias sold bootlegs like Space Fantasy Zone and Rockman on yahoo japan auctions before making them available anywhere else. They got bid up to thousands of dollars each, as they were presented as a small batch of long lost copies that NEC didn't distribute for some reason. Circus Lido helped make it more believeable. Even when the Sapphire bootlegs were first noticed and he kept coming up with more unbelieveabke stories, a few people here refused to believe that they were real and kept making posts similar to ctophil's RVGS dream that Punch loves to repost.
Did anyone save the yahoo japan auction? How was Tobias response?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849)
Quote from: gynt on 02/04/2017, 03:47 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849)
"18 game lot that is a 2 in 1 combonation"?
Think of the savings!
Quote from: gynt on 02/04/2017, 03:47 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/252755467849)
"This is a 18 game lot that is now a 2 game combonation. Enjoy!" WTF?
Quote from: guest on 02/04/2017, 01:15 AMOh geez...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182442165069
This twat has been listing such trash for months. It'd be nice if eBay weren't so complicit in the buying and selling of obvious boots, but only criminal prosecution will get them to stop.
He's recently registered here as "shellshock". I expect there will be lulz.
Quote from: guest on 02/06/2017, 10:26 AMQuote from: guest on 02/04/2017, 01:15 AMOh geez...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182442165069
This twat has been listing such trash for months. It'd be nice if eBay weren't so complicit in the buying and selling of obvious boots, but only criminal prosecution will get them to stop.
He's recently registered here as "shellshock". I expect there will be lulz.
yeah, that guy has been spamming ebay with tons of the pceworks stuff for a few weeks now.
Quote from: gynt on 02/06/2017, 02:45 PMQuote from: guest on 02/06/2017, 10:26 AMQuote from: guest on 02/04/2017, 01:15 AMOh geez...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182442165069
This twat has been listing such trash for months. It'd be nice if eBay weren't so complicit in the buying and selling of obvious boots, but only criminal prosecution will get them to stop.
He's recently registered here as "shellshock". I expect there will be lulz.
yeah, that guy has been spamming ebay with tons of the pceworks stuff for a few weeks now.
Looking at his feedback - he has sold a shit ton of those PCEWorks boots at usually triple what Tobias' price is... I can't believe how stupid people can be...
It's bad enough that Tobias barely makes a profit and can only offer homebrew/translation staff as much as $1 per copy after he's already published and sold their work without contacting them.
Meanwhile, this crook is getting rich off of Tobias' hard work. Maybe we should set up a patreon for Tobias and let youtubers spread the word to help him out.
Not sure about gouging since it is a whole stores worth of stuff, but anyone (or any 460,000 of you) want to go in with me on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASSIVE-Video-Game-Collection-1000s-of-Games-Consoles-NINTENDO-SNES-N64-/172120229429?hash=item28132a4635:g:cwYAAOSwoudW1wVE
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/07/2017, 01:54 PMNot sure about gouging since it is a whole stores worth of stuff, but anyone (or any 460,000 of you) want to go in with me on this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASSIVE-Video-Game-Collection-1000s-of-Games-Consoles-NINTENDO-SNES-N64-/172120229429?hash=item28132a4635:g:cwYAAOSwoudW1wVE
The larger a lot, the larger the discount should be.
Unless this is a series of "complete sets" which can demand a premium, there's no way this is worth even a fraction of the asking price. Unless it's sets of complete sets of every console library ever made.
Quote from: guest on 02/07/2017, 01:59 PMThe larger a lot, the larger the discount should be.
You are right.
And after looking at the seller's other items on eBay, they are clearly out of touch with reality.
Christ - he would have to pay ME to take all those stickers off everything...
EDIT - After looking at his other auctions - this is some serious cheese or even fraud... He has a couple hundred auctions running selling items from one of the other lots he is selling...
Quote from: mitsuman on 02/07/2017, 02:05 PMQuote from: guest on 02/07/2017, 01:59 PMThe larger a lot, the larger the discount should be.
You are right.
And after looking at the seller's other items on eBay, they are clearly out of touch with reality.
Out of touch with reality? That's my kind of seller.
It's sad to see a store so jam packed full of games. They must have utter shit prices, more interested in having overflowing shelves than actually selling stuff and making money.
Him calling it 'his collection' several times says it all.
Quote from: guest on 02/07/2017, 03:08 PMIt's sad to see a store so jam packed full of games. They must have utter shit prices, more interested in having overflowing shelves than actually selling stuff and making money.
Him calling it 'his collection' several times says it all.
There is a store in my town like that. His wife got fed up with his video game collection, so he opened a store. He refers to the store as his collection... He is a decent guy (don't know if he eBays) but I have noticed lately that his prices are starting to get out of hand... He doesn't know Turbo or Saturn too well, so all his Turbo and Saturn stuff is really overpriced. I picked up a SMB/Duck Hunt to replace one I looted for the case, and it was priced at $29.99.
I think he makes most of his money fixing DS's and on video game related merchandise...
i just asked if he could provide a list of titles.
*IF* somebody was dumb enough to buy this pretty much blind off ebay, i can easily see some of the pricey games being seperated before inventory is transferred to the buyer. for half a mil, i would be interested in knowing what i am getting.
For that kind of money, every single item should be tested and their conditions documented and everything verified by a lawyer, accountant and appraiser.
In reality it's probably just some guy offering "a bunch of games".
And too often listings like these are not actually really designed to sell on ebay. The seller is basically using ebay as a free advertising service to alert others that he is selling a large bundle of stuff. Any deal that does possible get made will probably be done off ebay and as an in person transaction.
I would be super amazed if he actually does provide galam with a list of what's for sale.
For that price it better come with a deed to the retail location.
Quote from: guest on 02/07/2017, 05:46 PMAnd too often listings like these are not actually really designed to sell on ebay. The seller is basically using ebay as a free advertising service to alert others that he is selling a large bundle of stuff. Any deal that does possible get made will probably be done off ebay and as an in person transaction.
I would be super amazed if he actually does provide galam with a list of what's for sale.
he wont respond, especially since i am not local, its obvious i am not a potential buyer.
Worth it because of the ripped chair.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Msyterious-Song-TurboGrafx-16-CD-PC-Eingine-CD-Frozen-Utopia-/142274789535?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Reminded to add this scammer to my "never buy/sell/trade with" list.
Can't even fucking spell Mysterious correctly? ugh...
Quote from: JoshTurboTrollX-16 on 02/10/2017, 04:18 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Msyterious-Song-TurboGrafx-16-CD-PC-Eingine-CD-Frozen-Utopia-/142274789535?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Reminded to add this scammer to my "never buy/sell/trade with" list.
Can't even fucking spell Mysterious correctly? ugh...
$4 shipping. guys a business man
$54 shipped for Mysterious Song :roll:
Never played and the twat can't spell 'mysterious' or 'engine'. :lol:
Eat shit, tbone.
Gotta love tbone.. bringing the lulz to pcefx since 2014!
Isn't tbone on these boards?
Sad to see this happen and a poor taste action in my opinion.
Quote from: Gredler on 02/10/2017, 04:36 PMIsn't tbone on these boards?
Sad to see this happen and a poor taste action in my opinion.
lol
you been under a rock? this is like his 3rd attempt at it and he chips the price down like 8 cents each time. it's a steal.
"Never played".
Quote from: gynt on 02/10/2017, 04:40 PMyou been under a rock? this is like his 3rd attempt at it and he chips the price down like 8 cents each time. it's a steal.
Apparently I have. I don't check this post very often, but someone alerted me to a homebrew gouge occurring so I checked this thread to see if it was being discussed here, as it is.
what a bone head move. tbone head.
Not turbo but........
Yakuza 2 recently reprinted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yakuza-2-Sony-PlayStation-2-2008-NEW-FREE-SHIPPING-TO-USA-CANADA-/322419583469?hash=item4b11b469ed:g:li4AAOSwB-1YnOA9
Now, the fact that the listing is still up...would that deter a piece of human garbage? CONFIRMED NO: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yakuza-2-Sony-PlayStation-2-2008-FACTORY-SEALED-RARE-/122350579772?hash=item1c7ca9b03c:g:uZEAAOSwB-1YnjVA
Also the listing is still up on AMAZON FFS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0017R5SYI/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1486768762&sr=8-1&keywords=yakuza+2
AMAZING!! Comes with original case.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322419725499 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322419725499)
Move over son, we got the street fighter 2 turbo hyper ultimate ultra chocolate supreme super rare edition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-turbo-duo-Amazing-Condition-Japanese-Champion-Edition-RARE-/322346448038?hash=item4b0d5874a6:g:5GcAAOSwImRYKOZo
well - it is "TESTED AND HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL!!" - :dance:
Quote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 02/11/2017, 11:48 PMMove over son, we got the street fighter 2 turbo hyper ultimate ultra chocolate supreme super rare edition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-turbo-duo-Amazing-Condition-Japanese-Champion-Edition-RARE-/322346448038?hash=item4b0d5874a6:g:5GcAAOSwImRYKOZo
dude, thats Steve Burson. :shock:
Needs an energy drink.
Quote from: airzonkrulz on 02/12/2017, 06:34 AMwell - it is "TESTED AND HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL!!" - :dance:
(?action=dlattach&topic=8477&attach=7424&image)
Pfft, it doesn't even have the comic!
What the hell does 'highly functional' mean? I assume it means it's not 100% functional, so maybe it's they functional equivalent of 85% New?
Quote from: gynt on 02/12/2017, 09:26 AMQuote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 02/11/2017, 11:48 PMMove over son, we got the street fighter 2 turbo hyper ultimate ultra chocolate supreme super rare edition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-turbo-duo-Amazing-Condition-Japanese-Champion-Edition-RARE-/322346448038?hash=item4b0d5874a6:g:5GcAAOSwImRYKOZo
dude, thats Steve Burson. :shock:
Nope. probably just a fan...
Quote from: gynt on 02/12/2017, 09:26 AMQuote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 02/11/2017, 11:48 PMMove over son, we got the street fighter 2 turbo hyper ultimate ultra chocolate supreme super rare edition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-turbo-duo-Amazing-Condition-Japanese-Champion-Edition-RARE-/322346448038?hash=item4b0d5874a6:g:5GcAAOSwImRYKOZo
dude, thats Steve Burson. :shock:
Who is Steve Burson?
Was his silly stuff linked to before?
From the description..:
It is the Holy Grail of all TurboGrafx-CD owner & Collectors alike.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112304532286 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/112304532286)
"... they are very hard to find specially [sic] in this condition."
True. It's so hard to find crinkled up manuals and worn huey labels these days.
Quote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 02/11/2017, 11:48 PMMove over son, we got the street fighter 2 turbo hyper ultimate ultra chocolate supreme super rare edition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Street-Fighter-2-turbo-duo-Amazing-Condition-Japanese-Champion-Edition-RARE-/322346448038?hash=item4b0d5874a6:g:5GcAAOSwImRYKOZo
It's been discounted from $200 to $150. Get it now!
Does this count as a gouge?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/282375963310
I's pass at even 1/10 that price.
"HIGH END GAMES"
You can finance it...just let that sink in.
tha fuh?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292040969040 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292040969040)
Quote from: gynt on 02/28/2017, 12:26 PMtha fuh?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292040969040 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/292040969040)
Maybe it's just the terrible quality of the photos, but that really looks like a poor shrinkwrap job and not factory celophane on that game which is not Neutopia II.
So anything could be inside the case, from nothing to even Neutopia II.
Quote from: guest on 02/28/2017, 01:45 PMSo anything could be inside the case, from nothing to even Neutopia II.
(?action=dlattach&topic=8477&attach=7426&image)
I wonder what happened to the box.
Quote from: ChuChu Flamingo on 02/28/2017, 04:00 PMI wonder what happened to the box.
I tried to ask the seller and for some reason I can't...
Maybe an EB Games re-shrink...
Seller has a lot of feedback for DVDs and such, probably doesn't realize that is not how TG games were sold.
If it was sold like that it would have a bar code...
pathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
Quote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
But it's "collector quality" [emoji19]
Quote from: guest on 03/01/2017, 02:20 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
But it's "collector quality" [emoji19]
This one is Player Quality (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNES-Super-Nintendo-LEGEND-OF-ZELDA-A-LINK-TO-THE-PAST-Sealed-VGA-85-NEW-LTTP-/172521906971?hash=item282b1b631b:g:f2QAAOSw5cNYm1z7)
Quote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
Quote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
lol jonebone
Quote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
I don't know what world you are you living in these days son, but 100 bucks for turbo games are normal prices. Stop complaining like a little girl.
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 03/01/2017, 08:53 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
I don't know what world you are you living in these days son, but 100 bucks for turbo games are normal prices. Stop complaining like a little girl.
*looks at post count*
*wonders when he got into turbo*
$100 less without the throw-away cardboard box son.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=Turbografx+CD+LAST+ALERT&_sop=16
What's more valuable, the cardboard or everything else?
Honestly, these days, the game is often the cheapest component of a package. In looking for a copy of a rare Super Famicom game, I came across a seller who had three copies available. The game by itself was £219, the game with the box was £789, and the game with the box and manual was £1199.
The logic seems to be that the box is more easily lost or damaged, so it is rarer and therefore more valuable. I'm not saying I agree with it, but that's what the market says. In the Turbo world, a loose Magical Chase was sold on eBay a few weeks ago for just under $1500. A complete copy sold a little after that for $5600.
isnt it it great this guy found our hobby and signed up here not too long ago?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472)
Quote from: jonebone on 06/29/2016, 08:42 AMHey there, I'm new to the forum but I've been actively collecting video games since 2008, born in 1984. Never had any experience with a Turbo (other than a vague memory from a friend of a friend, somewhere around age 5/6) so I wanted to collect something different and TG16 seems intriguing. Figured this would be a good place to join!
Quote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 03/01/2017, 08:53 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
I don't know what world you are you living in these days son, but 100 bucks for turbo games are normal prices. Stop complaining like a little girl.
I can't think of a single TG16/PCE game I would pay $100 for.
Quote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
Sold, paid for and shipped in under 24 hours. Guess I priced it a bit too low, ha. I've never understood why people are so easily offended by what others do with their games. It's just money, only seems to be sore spot for those who can't afford it.
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae299/jonebone/JB4/last%20alert_zpsvuafyxhx.jpg)
Quote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
By ridiculously exaggerated do you mean priced at the sweet spot? Already sold. It really baffles me how some cannot understand that Mint items, complete with packaging, will always fetch a premium price? People pay for condition.
There is a saying, you can't overpay for Mint, and you can't overprice for Mint either. I actually was thinking $159.99 but went with $149.99 since I thought it might get a quick hit. And it did.
Quote from: gynt on 03/02/2017, 08:04 AMisnt it it great this guy found our hobby and signed up here not too long ago?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472)
This one I wanted to keep but the condition was too subpar for me upon receiving. I did price this one high because I didn't really want to sell it. But if I could get that for it, I'm sure I could buy it back in better condition for cheaper down the road. Once again, nothing to be offended about. It either sells or it doesn't, life goes on.
Quote from: jonebone on 03/02/2017, 09:29 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
By ridiculously exaggerated do you mean priced at the sweet spot? Already sold. It really baffles me how some cannot understand that Mint items, complete with packaging, will always fetch a premium price? People pay for condition.
There is a saying, you can't overpay for Mint, and you can't overprice for Mint either. I actually was thinking $159.99 but went with $149.99 since I thought it might get a quick hit. And it did.
Please go away.
It really baffles me how people who are only interested in exploiting video games for profit don't understand how this can piss off real enthusiasts...
Many of the members here actually enjoy the TG/PCE, playing the games and discussing them. You are in it for the money - you can try to convince yourself otherwise, but it won't be true...
Fuck off, you leech. Nobody cares that you're butthurt over being called out as a profiteering scumbag.
Seriously, just how ignorant do you have to be to think that a whopping $150 is unaffordable? Visit a thread outside of the sales threads and take a look at some of the crazy and often expensive stuff people buy around here. You might learn something.
P.S. - You're triple posting like a true moron. Bravo, champ!
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/02/2017, 09:39 AMPlease go away.
It really baffles me how people who are only interested in exploiting video games for profit don't understand how this can piss off real enthusiasts...
Many of the members here actually enjoy the TG/PCE, playing the games and discussing them. You are in it for the money - you can try to convince yourself otherwise, but it won't be true...
What drew me to TG16 was Neutopia. I played an beat NI / NII last year and enjoyed them, not quite Zelda but worth a play. I always have been and always will be a
COLLECTOR of retro games and more of a modern gamer. I will do it as a lifelong hobby even if the market completely collapses...
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2017, 09:39 AMFuck off, you leech. Nobody cares that you're butthurt over being called out as a profiteering scumbag.
Seriously, just how ignorant do you have to be to think that a whopping $150 is unaffordable? Visit a thread outside of the sales threads and take a look at some of the crazy and often expensive stuff people buy around here. You might learn something.
No one is butthurt (do adults really use that word?), I just find it funny that I "overpriced" and it still sold too fast. Typically, when you "overprice" something, it doesn't sell (by definition).
Too much butt crack smoke going on. Peace out.
Quote from: jonebone on 03/02/2017, 09:49 AMNo one is butthurt (do adults really use that word?), I just find it funny that I "overpriced" and it still sold too fast. Typically, when you "overprice" something, it doesn't sell (by definition).
Wrong again, fool. By definition, overpriced simply means that something is priced too high; there are no quantifiers that it's priced too high to ever sell, to sell within a predetermined time period, etc.
Quote from: jonebone on 03/02/2017, 09:32 AMQuote from: gynt on 03/02/2017, 08:04 AMisnt it it great this guy found our hobby and signed up here not too long ago?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/182473243472)
This one I wanted to keep but the condition was too subpar for me upon receiving. I did price this one high because I didn't really want to sell it. But if I could get that for it, I'm sure I could buy it back in better condition for cheaper down the road. Once again, nothing to be offended about. It either sells or it doesn't, life goes on.
you're right, a better box does make the game play differently.
i guess its hard to beat-off to "sub-par" cardboard. might as well shoot for the moon, hope an idiot buys it, and move on to the next one. you dont seem to understand that PCEFX doesn't share the same sentiments that nintendoage does.
i like how you strategically cropped the image so "collector quality" wasnt shown on your awesome user name sign in the picture. cuz, its obviously not that level of quality. as a "collector", you realize this.
Heh, NA. The home of retards that can't wait to jerk off to fake grading bullshit.
Quote from: guest on 03/02/2017, 09:40 AMFuck off, you leech. Nobody cares that you're butthurt over being called out as a profiteering scumbag.
Seriously, just how ignorant do you have to be to think that a whopping $150 is unaffordable? Visit a thread outside of the sales threads and take a look at some of the crazy and often expensive stuff people buy around here. You might learn something.
P.S. - You're triple posting like a true moron. Bravo, champ!
This. Just because I can pay $200+ for a video game doesn't mean I want to. Or will in the case of over $200. Never have paid more than that for a game. Honestly once it gets over $100 I lose interest rapidly. I own games currently worth more than that, but they were obtained prior to the market catching herpes.
There are too many cheap games to play and alternative ways to play really pricey games for me to worry about owning the trophy piece games. I can play Snatcher for 10 cents.
People that go straight to calling people who complain about pricing poor are just rationalizing their behavior whether it be the collecting aspect or flipping for profit. No need to rationalize your behavior, just do what you do. But don't be surprised when some people are annoyed.
Quote from: Gypsy on 03/02/2017, 04:19 PM...I can play Snatcher for 10 cents.
lol. perfectly well put.
I think I'm going to some point soon, but gonna jam on some shitty Xbox games first.
Just because a johnny come lately pays $150 for a $50 game doesn't mean that's the going market rate.
BTW most of us here are collectors to some degree, but we love and play our games more than worrying about condition and boxes.
Quote from: geise on 03/01/2017, 09:09 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 03/01/2017, 08:53 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
I don't know what world you are you living in these days son, but 100 bucks for turbo games are normal prices. Stop complaining like a little girl.
*looks at post count*
*wonders when he got into turbo*
Sorry, nothing important to add but this made me smile like a good morning poo.
Hey jonebone, if you're so confident in 'market prices' put your stuff up for no reserve auction starting at $0.99.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/03/2017, 07:53 AMHey jonebone, if you're so confident in 'market prices' put your stuff up for no reserve auction starting at $0.99.
Market manipulation the whole point of being a true COLLECTOR first and foremost.
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2017, 10:42 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 03/03/2017, 07:53 AMHey jonebone, if you're so confident in 'market prices' put your stuff up for no reserve auction starting at $0.99.
Market manipulation the whole point of being a true COLLECTOR first and foremost.
Also, he would NEVER do this. As you can see from his other post, he's already upset he may have missed out on $10 by not pricing Last Alert at $159.99. No way would he risk not getting the max.
Quote from: gynt on 03/03/2017, 10:47 AMQuote from: guest on 03/03/2017, 10:42 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 03/03/2017, 07:53 AMHey jonebone, if you're so confident in 'market prices' put your stuff up for no reserve auction starting at $0.99.
Market manipulation the whole point of being a true COLLECTOR first and foremost.
Also, he would NEVER do this. As you can see from his other post, he's already upset he may have missed out on $10 by not pricing Last Alert at $159.99. No way would he risk not getting the max.
Is your sig for real? Did someone really do that?
Quote from: mitsuman on 03/03/2017, 11:23 AMQuote from: gynt on 03/03/2017, 10:47 AMQuote from: guest on 03/03/2017, 10:42 AMQuote from: Gentlegamer on 03/03/2017, 07:53 AMHey jonebone, if you're so confident in 'market prices' put your stuff up for no reserve auction starting at $0.99.
Market manipulation the whole point of being a true COLLECTOR first and foremost.
Also, he would NEVER do this. As you can see from his other post, he's already upset he may have missed out on $10 by not pricing Last Alert at $159.99. No way would he risk not getting the max.
Is your sig for real? Did someone really do that?
yes, a few weeks ago somebody said that.
It's a real quote, but probably a troll account.
Quote from: Gentlegamer on 03/03/2017, 12:09 PMIt's a real quote, but probably a troll account.
If only. There truly are people that fucking stupid.
When I had time to make a detailed post, one of the things I was going to say about nu-collectors is that I keep seeing comments and dedicated threads by people proclaiming that they've given up on a console altogether, because after paying any price to complete a set asap, they hit a wall and if they can't own every game from what other people consider to be the official checklist, then they don't want to own or play any of it at all.
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2017, 01:39 PMWhen I had time to make a detailed post, one of the things I was going to say about nu-collectors is that I keep seeing comments and dedicated threads by people proclaiming that they've given up on a console altogether, because after paying any price to complete a set asap, they hit a wall and if they can't own every game from what other people consider to be the official checklist, then they don't want to own or play any of it at all.
Or they collect a full set in 6 months by mashing BIN and then want to liquidate it 2 months later.
And everything must sell for what they (over)paid plus shipping costs and fees because they "can't lose any money!"
the only fullset i would be impressed with is audio CD's
Quote from: gynt on 03/03/2017, 03:38 PMthe only fullset i would be impressed with is audio CD's
Done. Records too...
well this is legal...
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122390537940 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122390537940)
Quote from: gynt on 03/10/2017, 08:07 AMwell this is legal...
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122390537940 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122390537940)
The worst thing about that to me is:
Shipping:
$17.35 International Priority Shipping to Canada via the Global Shipping Program
Just throw a fucking stamp on it!
That's not even the final price of the GSP scam. The higher the bid the higher they charge and even if you BIN, it often adds an additional pricey charge. I don't know how Revenue Canada hasn't charged eBay with fraud yet.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/10/2017, 08:54 AMShipping:
$17.35 International Priority Shipping to Canada via the Global Shipping Program
Just throw a fucking stamp on it!
Canadian shipping on Ebay is just laughable. I save money by having my friends intercept parcels from the states, and just forward it to me lol. So it gets shipped twice and it's still somehow cheaper
ESSENTIALS BUNDLE
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152468576394 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152468576394)
Quote from: gynt on 03/11/2017, 04:07 PMESSENTIALS BUNDLE
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152468576394 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/152468576394)
Marketing at its finest!
Removed by the seller lol. What was it?
spot on.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750)
Quote from: gynt on 03/12/2017, 06:02 PMspot on.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750)
Sell up and get out...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/turbografx16duo/m.html?_trksid=p3692
Quote from: gynt on 03/12/2017, 06:02 PMspot on.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750)
NO POG NO BUY!
Quote from: guest on 03/13/2017, 03:08 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/12/2017, 06:02 PMspot on.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/232268936750)
NO POG NO BUY!
I'm keeping my game, but selling the pog for $1,000.
basically just the disc. Only a couple scratches. $800, but make an offer!
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122399224900 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122399224900)
Quote from: gynt on 03/15/2017, 09:44 PMbasically just the disc. Only a couple scratches. $800, but make an offer!
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122399224900 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/122399224900)
Well they are considering all offers. So maybe if you offer a dollar...... :dance:
Why would anyone reprint the US manual but JP back insert for a US game? I guess he couldn't find a scan for the US back.
Quote from: guest on 03/16/2017, 09:46 AMWhy would anyone reprint the US manual but JP back insert for a US game? I guess he couldn't find a scan for the US back.
well, look at the user name.
Quote from: gynt on 03/16/2017, 09:56 AMwell, look at the user name.
I know many NES collectors who are not like that!
Quote from: guest on 03/16/2017, 09:59 AMQuote from: gynt on 03/16/2017, 09:56 AMwell, look at the user name.
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I know many NES collectors who are not like that!
Do you know any that understand how to properly use quotes? :P
Quote from: guest on 03/16/2017, 10:19 AMQuote from: guest on 03/16/2017, 09:59 AMQuote from: gynt on 03/16/2017, 09:56 AMwell, look at the user name.
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I know many NES collectors who are not like that!
Do you know any that understand how to properly use quotes? :P
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No
Not Turbob but this listing is ridiculous:
www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-5200-System-Console-Complete-in-Box-Tested-Working-MUST-READ-DESCRIPTION-/152470078706
QuoteWriting this description causes me GREAT pain because when I was testing the system (which was brand new), I dropped it, shattering the plastic that holds the controllers as well as the front plate (see pics). The system was PRISTINE, still having the brand new scratch protector film (the pink thingys) in tact on one controller and the console. Despite having broken those two pieces, which can be replaced from parts from another console, the system works great and is otherwise in near-mint condition. I still believe this is one of the nicest 5200's I've ever seen, and to anyone that has a spare system to replaces those busted pieces, it'll be a perfect addition to their collection.
Price tag, a mere $400 as of posting.
Quote from: guest on 03/21/2017, 04:53 PMNot Turbob but this listing is ridiculous:
www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-5200-System-Console-Complete-in-Box-Tested-Working-MUST-READ-DESCRIPTION-/152470078706
QuoteWriting this description causes me GREAT pain because when I was testing the system (which was brand new), I dropped it, shattering the plastic that holds the controllers as well as the front plate (see pics). The system was PRISTINE, still having the brand new scratch protector film (the pink thingys) in tact on one controller and the console. Despite having broken those two pieces, which can be replaced from parts from another console, the system works great and is otherwise in near-mint condition. I still believe this is one of the nicest 5200's I've ever seen, and to anyone that has a spare system to replaces those busted pieces, it'll be a perfect addition to their collection.
Price tag, a mere $400 as of posting.
awesome ebay user name too. so fitting.
Yep, you can find those two broken pieces (though one of either, if not both, is broken on virtually every other 5200 as well) after paying 400$ for the one butterfingers dropped, or you can just buy a decent one for far less in the first place.
Jesus.
Collectard drops console, wants to flip it so he can get another one in pristine condition.
Quote from: esadajr on 03/22/2017, 10:33 AMCollectard drops console, wants to flip it so he can get another one in pristine condition.
Probably not too far off.
why do all of you sugarcoat dissapointments?
Not sure if this was mentioned already, I've seen it up a couple times recently.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomy-Intruder-1-10-Rally-TTI-Turbo-Grafx-Johnny-Turbo-used-at-events-to-promote-/182501010389?hash=item2a7de86bd5:g:x5EAAOSwdGFYpiNB
Who lists a car without listing the mileage?
I want that! Not bad enough to drop $1,500. But maybe if it was around $100, and it worked. That Nissan Pulsar GTi-R Rally Car body is awesome!
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/24/2017, 02:11 PMNot sure if this was mentioned already, I've seen it up a couple times recently.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tomy-Intruder-1-10-Rally-TTI-Turbo-Grafx-Johnny-Turbo-used-at-events-to-promote-/182501010389?hash=item2a7de86bd5:g:x5EAAOSwdGFYpiNB
Who lists a car without listing the mileage?
That dude's feedback (both received and left for others) is shit! He has left 7 negatives of 21 feedback left for others.. . I wouldn't buy from him and I wouldn't sell to him either...
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/24/2017, 04:41 PMThat dude's feedback (both received and left for others) is shit! He has left 7 negatives of 21 feedback left for others.. . I wouldn't buy from him and I wouldn't sell to him either...
But the BIN is only 5k! BARGAIN!!!!!1
Quote from: geise on 03/01/2017, 09:09 PMQuote from: Psycho Alt-Nintega on 03/01/2017, 08:53 PMQuote from: mitsuman on 03/01/2017, 02:48 PMQuote from: gynt on 03/01/2017, 01:52 PMpathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/172556122922)
And another example of an idiot seller charging for shipping when the price of the game is ridiculously exaggerated.
I don't know what world you are you living in these days son, but 100 bucks for turbo games are normal prices. Stop complaining like a little girl.
*looks at post count*
*wonders when he got into turbo*
post count is determining factor how long someone has been playing NEC consoles?
Do yourself a favor, go fuck yourself.
Quote from: geise on 03/02/2017, 07:39 PMBTW most of us here are collectards to some degree, we love and play our games and we worry about condition and boxes. A lot.
This is what this idiot actually meant to say.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-PC-Engine-Arcade-System-United-Amusements-JAMMA-Kit-Paper-/122423278737?hash=item1c80fefc91:g:2lgAAOSwuxFY3dsO
Does anyone know what this is?? Obviously it's something to do with arcades, but i'm not too familiar with pieces like this
Quote from: NoSexGex on 03/31/2017, 01:38 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-PC-Engine-Arcade-System-United-Amusements-JAMMA-Kit-Paper-/122423278737?hash=item1c80fefc91:g:2lgAAOSwuxFY3dsO
Does anyone know what this is?? Obviously it's something to do with arcades, but i'm not too familiar with pieces like this
Looks like a PC Engine ready to plug into a jamma cabinet.
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10691
LOL at the TurboGram Service Bulletin.
Ahh interesting piece, thanks for the link
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2017, 01:38 PMhttp://www.ebay.ca/itm/Turbo-Grafx-PC-Engine-Arcade-System-United-Amusements-JAMMA-Kit-Paper-/122423278737?hash=item1c80fefc91:g:2lgAAOSwuxFY3dsO
Does anyone know what this is?? Obviously it's something to do with arcades, but i'm not too familiar with pieces like this
https://www.tg-16.com/pce_tg16_JAMMA_conversion_kit.htm
Quote from: guest on 03/31/2017, 01:51 PMhttps://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10691
Good PCEFX memories. You can even see the beemer on the back.
um, wow.
read description... a 121-in-1 cd of hucards will also be listed.
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272613634501 (http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/272613634501)
This thing I guess:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-HuCard-Best-Hits-Bundle-121-Games-Legendary-Axe-With-Others-/272613645045?hash=item3f790a1af5:g:2pMAAOSwB-1Y30Xx
"This is sorta a best of its 121 games on one disc. This was a home made reproduction and I would pass along a list of games but you'll see even the guy who made it put football for fhfxyfc etc in Japanese if it's football etc. You won't be disappointed. Message me with any further questions."
I wasn't aware something like this could even work (to be fair, there is a lot I am unaware of)?
Seems like a copy of Super HuCard... which has a message on boot warning about overpriced "reproduction" discs.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/01/2017, 09:25 AMThis thing I guess:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-HuCard-Best-Hits-Bundle-121-Games-Legendary-Axe-With-Others-/272613645045?hash=item3f790a1af5:g:2pMAAOSwB-1Y30Xx
"This is sorta a best of its 121 games on one disc. This was a home made reproduction and I would pass along a list of games but you'll see even the guy who made it put football for fhfxyfc etc in Japanese if it's football etc. You won't be disappointed. Message me with any further questions."
I wasn't aware something like this could even work (to be fair, there is a lot I am unaware of)?
I wasn't too familiar with this either BITD (I never used it and I didn't follow any discussions about it when it was being developed), but it was an example of an early "proof of concept" by one of our own tech gurus.
This project stopped because it was just a proof of concept and each ROM had to be manually configured (coding skills required).
Somebody will punch me for not remembering who implemented the idea (Bonknuts?), but it basically comes down to this:
A few CD-ROM games boot up HuCARD ROMs (Neo Nectaris can boot Nectaris, the 3-in-1/4-in-1 Gate of Thunder can boot Bonk 1 & 2 & Bomberman)...so, if you manually configure a HuCARD's ROM to run at specific memory addresses (and no unorthodox techniques/mappers are being used by the HuCARD ROM), you can get some games working.
The caveat is that this requires programming skills, each game must be manually configured to work, and not all HuCARD ROMs are viable candidates.
For example, I don't think SFII' (mappers) would work on this without extensive coding.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/01/2017, 09:25 AMThis thing I guess:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Super-HuCard-Best-Hits-Bundle-121-Games-Legendary-Axe-With-Others-/272613645045?hash=item3f790a1af5:g:2pMAAOSwB-1Y30Xx
"This is sorta a best of its 121 games on one disc. This was a home made reproduction and I would pass along a list of games but you'll see even the guy who made it put football for fhfxyfc etc in Japanese if it's football etc. You won't be disappointed. Message me with any further questions."
I wasn't aware something like this could even work (to be fair, there is a lot I am unaware of)?
Fuckin dickwad got his first CD burner in 2017...
Half of what that guy is selling are repros. He's selling a crappy Drac X CDR for $45 as well, wtf.
Quote from: guest on 04/01/2017, 03:18 PMHalf of what that guy is selling are repros. He's selling a crappy Drac X CDR for $45 as well, wtf.
And ebay is too greedy to care. :roll:
Quote from: Mathius on 04/01/2017, 06:08 PMQuote from: guest on 04/01/2017, 03:18 PMHalf of what that guy is selling are repros. He's selling a crappy Drac X CDR for $45 as well, wtf.
And ebay is too greedy to care. :roll:
Yeah pretty much. I used to report this crap, but Ebay did nothing so I don't bother anymore.
i sent him a very polite "you probably shouldn't be selling these".
i got three rapid fire responses from him. will post them in a bit when i am not on my phone.
Was Kieth Courage ever "sealed"
This guy takes photos of everything except the front, what's up there?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEITH-COURAGE-Turbo-Grafx-16-TGX-TG-16-Duo-CD-Factory-Sealed-/381378347975?hash=item58cbebc3c7:g:7A0AAOSwd0BV4Lcg
Quote from: gynt on 04/01/2017, 08:42 PMi sent him a very polite "you probably shouldn't be selling these".
i got three rapid fire responses from him. will post them in a bit when i am not on my phone.
I bet this went well.
Quote from: Gypsy on 04/01/2017, 10:15 PMQuote from: gynt on 04/01/2017, 08:42 PMi sent him a very polite "you probably shouldn't be selling these".
i got three rapid fire responses from him. will post them in a bit when i am not on my phone.
I bet this went well.
I wrote:You probably shouldn't be selling these.Response 1:I'll take it down if you really think I'm being evil but not everyone has the ability to get these games from the internet and I've had several people thank me so much. Do you think I'm being evil? What about the people that can't do this for themselves and honestly thank me over and over? Will you consider their perspective? If you really think I'm being evil I'll take it down?Response 2:Hey, I wasn t trying to be an asshole or smartass, I really wanted your honest opinion. I ve got a great friend I met from on here and we are great friends, and my hand to GOD I asked him earlier if he wanted me to teach him how to do it and he said no I d rather pay you I know how hard that stuff can be and I always get frustrated and pull my hair out. And FYI I send all of my customers free games and DVD movies about video games totally out of the blue. I promise you it s not entirely money based. I really genuinely try to help people enjoy these games for fractions of the cost. Like Keio for Sega cd, it s over a 1000$ on eBay, so most people will never get to play that game. Believe it or not I genuinely care about other people but I ll give you my word, if you honestly think I m wrong after hearing my side of the story. I ll take it down right now. Will you answer as honestly as possible and give me your opinion after speaking to me?Response 3:You collect for the Duo? I m in a such a good mood today I ll send you a package. Seriously GOD did some amazing stuff last night for me. Send me your address and I ll mail you out a package today. I really am one good guys bro. Send me your name and address and if you collect for Duo, Sega cd, and Dreamcast, but you gotta hurry if you want me to ship today. Other than that it ll be MondayI have not responded to him yet.
Quote from: gynt on 04/01/2017, 11:12 PM"...and my hand to GOD.."
"Seriously GOD did some amazing stuff last night for me."
The fact that he brings up God is a dead giveaway that he knows he's a piece of shit for doing this and is desperate for positive attention that says otherwise.
Tell him you spoke to God and he's definitely going to Hell.
Hah.
The proper reply is one sentence:
"Yes, I genuinely think it is wrong."
If he's a man of his word, then he'll take down the listing :)
Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 04/02/2017, 12:31 AMThe proper reply is one sentence:
"Yes, I genuinely think it is wrong."
If he's a man of his word, then he'll take down the listing :)
Follow that with "See Romans 13:1" if you want to argue his point about god. If he wants to bring religion into why it's okay to pirate games, then you might as well quote some scripture at him.
These responses are amazing. Not one, not two...but three entertaining responses that just get better and better: "Believe it or not, I genuinely care about people..." so can I send you some free CDRs?
Quote from: esteban on 04/02/2017, 07:26 AMThese responses are amazing. Not one, not two...but three entertaining responses that just get better and better: "Believe it or not, I genuinely care about people..." so can I send you some free CDRs?
I reported all of his shit last night and it looks like it is gone now... there is a first.
Or,
Gynt just told him that he was evil...
God confirmed for OBEYING the pc engine.
Okay that was funnier than anything I could have thought up.
And God saw every bootleg CDR that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
Shai Halud was displeased.
Bless the Maker and His water.
Bless the coming and going of Him.
May His passage cleanse the world..... of profiteer scum.
Quote from: HailingTheThings on 04/01/2017, 11:17 PMQuote from: gynt on 04/01/2017, 11:12 PM"...and my hand to GOD.."
"Seriously GOD did some amazing stuff last night for me."
The fact that he brings up God is a dead giveaway that he knows he's a piece of shit for doing this and is desperate for positive attention that says otherwise.
Tell him you spoke to God and he's definitely going to Hell.
Hah.
Tell him you will start speaking in Tongues and just mash the keyboard. rtewkljhgfdsdsafdsfdsajhfdsa
Okay this was a $100 game last I knew. What the heck happened?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALDYNES-Super-Grafx-Item-ref-129-PC-Engine-Hu-Import-Japan-Game-pe-/302125586288?category=139973&buyerid=L6rwn9EkeWvPejlOYuQkjA==&emailtemplateid=128393331&sellerid=FpRekKD1aqDpWyLXK64MbQ==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:US:LISTG
Sigh. The game and Granzort are the two titles that interest me in a Supergrafx console. Obviously I should've jumped on it years ago but either way, that price is straight up ridiculous.
I completed my SuperGrafx collection late last year. My copy of Aldynes cost me 13,500 yen (with a beat up cardboard sleeve), and my copy of 1941 cost me 19,900 yen (without the sleeve). I honestly feel that I got a pretty good deal on both of them given market prices.
But yeah, $300+ for Aldynes seems pretty excessive. I can see a copy for 14,000 yen from an online store in Japan, and you can probably save a good 20-30% by finding a copy on YJA.
Quote from: Mathius on 04/04/2017, 01:02 AMOkay this was a $100 game last I knew. What the heck happened?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALDYNES-Super-Grafx-Item-ref-129-PC-Engine-Hu-Import-Japan-Game-pe-/302125586288?category=139973&buyerid=L6rwn9EkeWvPejlOYuQkjA==&emailtemplateid=128393331&sellerid=FpRekKD1aqDpWyLXK64MbQ==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:US:LISTG
That is because it's hit-japan. He's gone stupid...years ago.
Quote from: MisterCrash on 04/04/2017, 07:42 AMI completed my SuperGrafx collection late last year. My copy of Aldynes cost me 13,500 yen (with a beat up cardboard sleeve), and my copy of 1941 cost me 19,900 yen (without the sleeve). I honestly feel that I got a pretty good deal on both of them given market prices.
But yeah, $300+ for Aldynes seems pretty excessive. I can see a copy for 14,000 yen from an online store in Japan, and you can probably save a good 20-30% by finding a copy on YJA.
Hitjapan gonna hitjapan. Especially on anything higher end.
The pricier SuperGrafx gamrs demand a premium when they have the cardboard, just like TurboChips.
I bought Aldynes with the cardboard less than 60€ 3 years ago, it was the usual asked price then.
My annual tax return splurge last year was SuperGrafx games. I purchased 1941, Daimakaimura, Aldynes, and Granzort for less than 1941 sells by itself one year later. I can't figure this shit out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Engine-Castlevania-X-Rondo-Of-Blood-100-complete-Mint-Reg-Spin-/172613387204?hash=item28308f43c4:g:iP0AAOSwnHZYfi1n
And that shitbag set a reserve price.
And those idiots bidding like crazy.
And Fudoh being venerated on the shmups forums.
That shit starts to really get on my nerves.
Can't fix stupid apparently. Just burn a cdr...
Interesting :-k
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-one-of-the-kind-NEC-PC-Engine-LT-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG-16-portable-handheld-/112392131907?hash=item1a2b17d543:g:Ua0AAOSwjL5ZB6Pt (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unique-one-of-the-kind-NEC-PC-Engine-LT-2-Turbo-Grafx-16-TG-16-portable-handheld-/112392131907?hash=item1a2b17d543:g:Ua0AAOSwjL5ZB6Pt)
From a few months back: https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=21312
I still think it's neato but would be better 4:3, and $750 seems rather steep.
I've seen it all
(https://i.imgur.com/g7pg0sA.png?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/5WSFHId.png?1)
Quote from: guest on 05/01/2017, 08:40 PMI've seen it all
(https://i.imgur.com/g7pg0sA.png?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/5WSFHId.png?1)
Bidding on that can make it a very expensive toilet paper
This is the brilliant part: "good for anyone that purchased theirs through other means and wants peace of mind in know that they have a receipt for it."
Brilliant.
Quote from: esteban on 05/02/2017, 09:29 AMThis is the brilliant part: "good for anyone that purchased theirs through other means and wants peace of mind in know that they have a receipt for it."
Brilliant.
Brilliant indeed!
I want to believe it's a joke listing, but there is an awful lot of Nintendo tards out there. :lol:
If I buy it, do I receive a receipt receipt?
That's a first.. Auction for just the receipt.
Hmmm... maybe if I win this auction for cheap, I can use the receipt to return my NES Classic. ](*,) ](*,)
god i hope thats a joke. But you know theres some tard out there contemplating buying it for completeness sake
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz9bu35fTe1qinilbo1_250.gif)
I've never seen something like this for sale before. I've heard of collectors finding original receipts for their old games and think they're cool, but i've never thought of them being worth $$
Quote from: glazball on 05/02/2017, 11:36 AMIf I buy it, do I receive a receipt receipt?
Would be funny to start chaining those.
"Receipt of a receipt of a receipt of an original NES purchase receipt. Includes the receipt of the receipt. $25 shipped".
Time to buy a dot matrix receipt printer and old thermal paper.
I wish I was wealthy enough to spend money on a scrap of paper that clearly shows someone else spent money.
Quote from: pc_kwajalein on 05/02/2017, 09:34 PMI wish I was wealthy enough to spend money on a scrap of paper that clearly shows someone else spent money.
lol
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 05/02/2017, 05:43 PMWould be funny to start chaining those.
"Receipt of a receipt of a receipt of an original NES purchase receipt. Includes the receipt of the receipt. $25 shipped".
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2848/34432834925_e0e0560f47_o.jpg)
LOL! I feel like there should be a WalMart snuck into the background as well :P
Not ebay but hilarious anyways https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/6094756832.html
There's a lot of good stuff in that sale but not 8000 worth.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 05/04/2017, 10:57 PMNot ebay but hilarious anyways https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/6094756832.html
There's a lot of good stuff in that sale but not 8000 worth.
hahahahahaha
I know the guy who bought this! He was sending me pictures asking if it's a good buy. I think they agreed on $6,000. Guy who bought it runs booths and sells a lot at conventions
I think his game plan is to keep what he wants/resell everything else to break even. So just your every day lot lizard
That would be a heck of a starter set for someone who wanted to get into turbo.
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2017, 03:06 AMQuote from: Keith Courage on 05/04/2017, 10:57 PMNot ebay but hilarious anyways https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vgm/6094756832.html
There's a lot of good stuff in that sale but not 8000 worth.
hahahahahaha
I know the guy who bought this! He was sending me pictures asking if it's a good buy. I think they agreed on $6,000. Guy who bought it runs booths and sells a lot at conventions
I think his game plan is to keep what he wants/resell everything else to break even. So just your every day lot lizard
I'm not sure how you can keep anything and break even
That's a sexy lot of goodies, but $6K?! Great-googly-moogly!
Quote from: NecroPhile on 05/05/2017, 01:03 PMThat's a sexy lot of goodies, but $6K?! Great-googly-moogly!
Current craigslist market value is $8000.
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2017, 01:27 PMQuote from: guest on 05/05/2017, 01:03 PMThat's a sexy lot of goodies, but $6K?! Great-googly-moogly!
Current craigslist market value is $8000.
THERES NO WAY THAT COULD BE RIGHT COULD IT
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZtuEbAzAess/maxresdefault.jpg)
Quote from: guest on 05/05/2017, 12:59 PMI'm not sure how you can keep anything and break even
I imagine he'll be selling everything at inflated prices. From what I've seen, some of these people walk into swap meets just loaded. And except to drop big money and walk out with cool stuff. Not realistically looking at what's an appropriate amount to spend.
It was actually $6,500 he spent btw, like 6K wasn't bad enough right
Not really a gouging story, but more of the opposite.
So I put my Turbob collection up on a local gaming FB group. Not for sale, just to show off a little.
Now, it is nothing remarkable. A PCE Duo with region switch from Keith Courage, a multi tap, 5 controllers, and 13 games.
I had someone ask me if I'd be willing to sell. I told him to make me an offer. So he says he did some "research" online and found bundles like mine on Ebay for $200-$250...
I told him if he is finding things like that on eBay, to go ahead and buy those instead.
Heh. An attempted reverse gouge.
Quote from: mitsuman on 05/15/2017, 09:51 AMNot really a gouging story, but more of the opposite.
So I put my Turbob collection up on a local gaming FB group. Not for sale, just to show off a little.
Now, it is nothing remarkable. A PCE Duo with region switch from Keith Courage, a multi tap, 5 controllers, and 13 games.
I had someone ask me if I'd be willing to sell. I told him to make me an offer. So he says he did some "research" online and found bundles like mine on Ebay for $200-$250...
I told him if he is finding things like that on eBay, to go ahead and buy those instead.
LOL. Good response to him. Sounds like a clown.
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/15/2017, 01:19 PMLOL. Good response to him. Sounds like a clown.
Yeah, I leaned that reply years ago from dealing with buying and selling car parts. There was always one person who would pull the "Well, I can find that for $XX all day long on (eBay, local forum, online..).
I actually did it before awhile back when someone made me an offer on a game I wasn't even looking to sell as well. They said well it's $x.xx at Gamestop. I was like okay go buy it from Gamestop and good luck finding one complete or at all...
remember this thing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/122500199294 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/122500199294)
Didn't sell, better raise the price another $250.
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/17/2017, 12:01 AMDidn't sell, better raise the price another $250.
No kidding, I was thinking the exact same thing
Ha! Maybe his wife is nagging but he doesn't really want to part with it.
"Sorry, honey, but nobody wants it. I guess I'll have to keep it."
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2017, 09:28 AMHa! Maybe his wife is nagging but he doesn't really want to part with it.
"Sorry, honey, but nobody wants it. I guess I'll have to keep it."
"It's on eBay, what more can I do???"
Quote from: guest on 05/17/2017, 09:28 AMHa! Maybe his wife is nagging but he doesn't really want to part with it.
"Sorry, honey, but nobody wants it. Have you seen the colour of it? I guess I'll have to keep it."
Couldn't help notice the PCE-LT in the related items tab. I'm not familiar with the LT's value, but seeing as how a seller is asking close to $1,000 for it, I'm assuming it might be lower?
Speaking of stuff being relisted with higher prices, did that one Bonk 3 Manual finally sell?
This one must be a joke right? American version?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0)
Quote from: RNSpeed on 05/23/2017, 12:38 AMThis one must be a joke right? American version?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0)
Just some asshole selling a patched iso on a cdr. I reported it, not that it really matters.
Quote from: Gypsy on 05/23/2017, 07:09 AMQuote from: RNSpeed on 05/23/2017, 12:38 AMThis one must be a joke right? American version?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Castlevania-X-Rondo-of-Blood-TurboGrafx-CD-AMERICAN-VERSION-/192194626239?hash=item2cbfb142bf:g:v48AAOSw1WJZI3r0)
Just some asshole selling a patched iso on a cdr. I reported it, not that it really matters.
Interestiing, well done because someone without knowlegde that the game was Japan only would had probably wasted a lot of money on a burned ISO. [-X
O man, That Castlevania must be a American prototype.
It is unfortunate that someone could make the mistake that they think its actually a real game, but its also their fault for not checking/doing any amount of research.
Anyone see this listing? Some crazy stuff
(https://i.imgur.com/CFTnyTF.png?1)
Besides the insane price tag, it's rediculiously unorganized. Like even if he is trying to find a legitimate buyer, they have to know what they're buying before they bid
Like there's so much stuff, i'm noticing more and more stuff every time I look.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162528559938
WTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
Quote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
It's such a weird listing, the seller hasn't had feedback since 2008. It's so old it doesn't even register as feedback anymore. He's also had an account since 2000. Looks like he added some more pictures since of last night, which still doesn't provide 100% clarity. But I guess it's better than before.
He even added that 32X game, Spiderman Web of Fire. Either that or he just took new pictures.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Yeah, this guy has been posting the same kind of thing for at least the five years off and on. Personally, I think he is just some troll who gets a kick out of seeing how many people click on his auction given all the keywords and pictures.
Quote from: guest on 05/28/2017, 11:10 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Yeah, this guy has been posting the same kind of thing for at least the five years off and on. Personally, I think he is just some troll who gets a kick out of seeing how many people click on his auction given all the keywords and pictures.
Troll for sure. He had no intent to sell, just showing off in an obscure manner.
I first saw these postings about 5 years ago, when I tried getting the last few LA games I needed he was the only guy on ebay with the games.
I would love for some rich guy to buy this lot some day, for a scientific experiment to see if anything would actually be shipped.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 05/29/2017, 12:50 AMQuote from: guest on 05/28/2017, 11:10 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Yeah, this guy has been posting the same kind of thing for at least the five years off and on. Personally, I think he is just some troll who gets a kick out of seeing how many people click on his auction given all the keywords and pictures.
Troll for sure. He had no intent to sell, just showing off in an obscure manner.
I first saw these postings about 5 years ago, when I tried getting the last few LA games I needed he was the only guy on ebay with the games.
I would love for some rich guy to buy this lot some day, for a scientific experiment to see if anything would actually be shipped.
I can't see an intent to sell either - because there is no real offer of "goods" - he doesn't give any indication of
what your 20K is buying. A simple comment like "you are bidding on what you see in the pictures" would go a long way.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 05/29/2017, 09:02 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/29/2017, 12:50 AMQuote from: guest on 05/28/2017, 11:10 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Yeah, this guy has been posting the same kind of thing for at least the five years off and on. Personally, I think he is just some troll who gets a kick out of seeing how many people click on his auction given all the keywords and pictures.
Troll for sure. He had no intent to sell, just showing off in an obscure manner.
I first saw these postings about 5 years ago, when I tried getting the last few LA games I needed he was the only guy on ebay with the games.
I would love for some rich guy to buy this lot some day, for a scientific experiment to see if anything would actually be shipped.
I can't see an intent to sell either - because there is no real offer of "goods" - he doesn't give any indication of what your 20K is buying. A simple comment like "you are bidding on what you see in the pictures" would go a long way.
The seller does say that you are only bidding on "what you see in the pictures", which is hilarious because so many random items are scattered and stacked and semi-visible in the photos.
The fact that this has been ongoing auction for several years means that it has delighted/annoyed folks for a long time.
:)
Quote from: esteban on 05/29/2017, 09:33 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 05/29/2017, 09:02 AMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/29/2017, 12:50 AMQuote from: guest on 05/28/2017, 11:10 PMQuote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2017, 10:22 AMQuote from: mitsuman on 05/27/2017, 09:07 AMWTF!?!? Did that seller happen across a lost and forgotten warehouse?
That same lot has been posted for many years, with the hard to view contents with expensive stuff weaved throughout.
It used to be cheaper and it may have been a different seller, since I see this one has no feedback. Or it could be the same guy and same name I saw posting years ago and he has just never completed a transaction.
Yeah, this guy has been posting the same kind of thing for at least the five years off and on. Personally, I think he is just some troll who gets a kick out of seeing how many people click on his auction given all the keywords and pictures.
Troll for sure. He had no intent to sell, just showing off in an obscure manner.
I first saw these postings about 5 years ago, when I tried getting the last few LA games I needed he was the only guy on ebay with the games.
I would love for some rich guy to buy this lot some day, for a scientific experiment to see if anything would actually be shipped.
I can't see an intent to sell either - because there is no real offer of "goods" - he doesn't give any indication of what your 20K is buying. A simple comment like "you are bidding on what you see in the pictures" would go a long way.
The seller does say that you are only bidding on "what you see in the pictures", which is hilarious because so many random items are scattered and stacked and semi-visible in the photos.
The fact that this has been ongoing auction for several years means that it has delighted/annoyed folks for a long time.
:)
...and it has ended...
Same dude;
http://www.ebay.com/sch/shall_we_play_a_game/m.html?item=162528559938&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684
This is one of the reasons why everything Turbografx/PC Engine related had been skyrocketing in price.
I saw this The IGS Express Turbografx-16 Newsletter on ebay sell for $48.77 on 5/21/2017
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201923788030?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201923788030?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Then its now again listed on Ebay (Different seller) for $149.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGS-Express-TurboGrafx-16-News-Letter-Summer-1991-Vol-2-2-RARE-A328-/302335248199?hash=item466495c747:g:zbAAAOSw8lpZL4oY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IGS-Express-TurboGrafx-16-News-Letter-Summer-1991-Vol-2-2-RARE-A328-/302335248199?hash=item466495c747:g:zbAAAOSw8lpZL4oY)
Just putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/01/2017, 11:12 AMJust putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
$36 for shipping to Canada... mtmonks shame on you!
The original seller did have some INSANELY rare paper listings, I will admit that. I had a big bid on the Warrior Worlds and his other Turbo paper lot sold for $177.50. Paper is one of those things that are sweet to collect but hard to resell unless you have connections to actual buyers. At a $150 ebay BIN it will never sell.
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/01/2017, 11:12 AMJust putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
Yep, he's a twat. He bought it just to make a buck and will sit on the BIN and wait for a sucker to come along and offer something in between.
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 06/01/2017, 11:45 AMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/01/2017, 11:12 AMJust putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
$36 for shipping to Canada... mtmonks shame on you!
Never understood why shipping to Canada is always so bloody ridiculous, just in general when it comes to eBay :(
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SEALED-Castlevania-Dracula-X-Rondo-Of-Blood-Deluxe-Set-PC-Engine-OUT-OF-PRINT-/182595342136?hash=item2a8387cf38:g:2HsAAOSwlMFZFfrJ
Stupid price, and that is a lot of work for a bootleg...
Quote from: Kaimega on 06/03/2017, 11:13 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 06/01/2017, 11:45 AMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/01/2017, 11:12 AMJust putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
$36 for shipping to Canada... mtmonks shame on you!
Never understood why shipping to Canada is always so bloody ridiculous, just in general when it comes to eBay :(
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SEALED-Castlevania-Dracula-X-Rondo-Of-Blood-Deluxe-Set-PC-Engine-OUT-OF-PRINT-/182595342136?hash=item2a8387cf38:g:2HsAAOSwlMFZFfrJ
Stupid price, and that is a lot of work for a bootleg...
Yep, pceworks ..... worth about $5 total to cover the shipping costs. Anything over that is a waste and you can make your own burned discs and paper accessories for far less.
Quote from: Kaimega on 06/03/2017, 11:13 AMQuote from: Lost Monkey on 06/01/2017, 11:45 AMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/01/2017, 11:12 AMJust putting this out there for people that don't want to check.
The seller of the current listing IS the winning bidder of the auction. What an ass clown.
$36 for shipping to Canada... mtmonks shame on you!
Never understood why shipping to Canada is always so bloody ridiculous, just in general when it comes to eBay :(
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SEALED-Castlevania-Dracula-X-Rondo-Of-Blood-Deluxe-Set-PC-Engine-OUT-OF-PRINT-/182595342136?hash=item2a8387cf38:g:2HsAAOSwlMFZFfrJ
Stupid price, and that is a lot of work for a bootleg...
They're offering economy shipping to the U.S. and priority shipping to Canada.
Even sending packages domestically is pricey now. The main difference is that the minimum price is high, but it gets more reasonable the larger the package is.
In this entire thread. Only 55% of the items are over-priced. The rest is just crying and complaining.
Cya bud!
-Karl Marx
there is no shame in the world? or just another lost soul?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460)
Quote from: gynt on 06/05/2017, 03:18 PMthere is no shame in the world? or just another lost soul?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460)
He's trolling. As always.
Quote from: gynt on 06/05/2017, 03:18 PMthere is no shame in the world? or just another lost soul?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715065301)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/172715068460)
Oh Joneboner, you crazy.
He saw my manual ISO and reached out to me when he posted that Hero Tonma. I recently got one though, but thought it was nice of him to reach out.
Not eBay, but still a bit gougey.
And look, I'm all about supporting local shops. But holy smokes. Or am I way off base ?
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/christopherjmcneely/IMG_0206_zpsdiwowp1p.jpg~original)
Quote from: mitsuman on 06/10/2017, 05:34 PMNot eBay, but still a bit gougey.
And look, I'm all about supporting local shops. But holy smokes. Or am I way off base ?
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll13/christopherjmcneely/IMG_0206_zpsdiwowp1p.jpg~original)
A *little* ?
That's insanely fucking way too fucking much.
Quote from: esteban on 06/10/2017, 07:10 PMA *little*?
That's insanely fucking way too fucking much.
I hope that's in CAN$$
Does it come with any games beside keef?
If I had to guess, you get no game. NO GAME FOR YOU!!!
Quote from: guest on 06/10/2017, 07:18 PMQuote from: esteban on 06/10/2017, 07:10 PMA *little*?
That's insanely fucking way too fucking much.
Even too much in Canadian money. Try Russian Ruble. Which would convert to a much more reasonable $3.15 USD
I hope that's in CAN$$
Does it come with any games beside keef?
Drop the 1 and it *might* be more reasonable.
Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/11/2017, 05:01 PMDrop the 1 and it *might* be more reasonable.
That's what I was thinking.
And I guess it finally happened; some idiot bought a copy of Legend of Hero Tonma for $1,000 and now there's 4 up on ebay.
I should've bought it years ago. I think it's safe to say at this point that unless I work out a trade I'm never going to get that game. Stupid ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Legend-of-Hero-Tonma-Nec-Pc-Engine-PCE-HuCard-Hu-Card-Japan-37688-/263028475071?hash=item3d3db804bf:g:lh8AAOSwrhBZDEwp
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
I know you are talking about the US huey.
Yeah, I know. But...but collectard...
Quote from: seieienbu on 06/14/2017, 07:02 PMAnd I guess it finally happened; some idiot bought a copy of Legend of Hero Tonma for $1,000 and now there's 4 up on ebay.
I should've bought it years ago. I think it's safe to say at this point that unless I work out a trade I'm never going to get that game. Stupid ebay.
I feel ya. Buyers have a responsibility to research before buying but, unfortunately, even dingles like that dude liked video games bitd. Just know he'll probably get tired of that shelf candy within days.
I haven't bought a Turbo game off of eBay in over 6 years but I was still able to acquire games like Dead Moon and a boxed Jackie Chan because I took the time to forge strong friendships and inner circles. This is the exception rather than the rule sadly.
It's crazy how the games have jumped so much in the last few years. I also feel like for me if I was buying games again I really would just buy games for only this system maybe every other month and spend the 40.00 and up for a decent tg16 game. This way you would enjoy the living hell out of it
Someone should jump on this. Just use the buy it now, to make sure you get it and don't get out bid!!! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-mega-bundle-/282534830730?hash=item41c863628a:g:d0QAAOSwDrNZSODH#viTabs_0
Quote from: mitsuman on 06/20/2017, 11:06 AMSomeone should jump on this. Just use the buy it now, to make sure you get it and don't get out bid!!! :shock:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-mega-bundle-/282534830730?hash=item41c863628a:g:d0QAAOSwDrNZSODH#viTabs_0
Looks like a thousand dollar lot. Damaged/broken hardware doesn't demabd a collectors premium and has mostly functional value.
Did Lords of Thunder jump up to $500 or sonething?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Is he from Las Vegas? :P
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Lol, I love this gem
"I don't have a working TG-16 to test this on, so please check out the pictures to see the condition of the item to make sure it is right for you. "
Seriously?! Please spend $1400 on this "untested" game of mine, guy sounds like a total tool.
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Wait, I heard that story about Cerulean games at MGC. Begged for Magical Chase, then traded it for a box of rares
Quote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 05:29 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Wait, I heard that story about Cerulean games at MGC. Begged for Magical Chase, then traded it for a box of rares
This is a different story, I think. Cause this guy just used the pictures the other guy sent him and put it on eBay very shortly after he got it.
You know you want it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322563438532
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
Well if he is on here and can read this... TEST YOUR GAME. DOWNLOAD OOTAKE IF THAT'S WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO. Or even just using a disc scanning program.
Quote from: OldRover on 06/22/2017, 06:47 PMYou know you want it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322563438532
Damn.
Quote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
Quote from: OldRover on 06/22/2017, 06:47 PMYou know you want it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322563438532
Funny, I also saw someone on FB looking for that recently. I was thinking "you know, up until a couple of weeks ago you could buy it for $20..."
Quote from: guest on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMIf that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
You mean we shouldn't be doing that? Whoops, guess I shouldn't have entered all of those raffles...
Quote from: guest on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMQuote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
reason to "believe" it's not the same. It is an odd name for multiple people, but the TM here isn't from PA iirc.
Also, that elway2k is notorious for being a scum bag for a couple years on ebay.
Quote from: guest on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMQuote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
I actually thought this when I first joined, but I found out it wasn't the same guy. sirhcman edited his post, which makes my reply look a little confusing tbh.
Quote from: gynt on 06/23/2017, 02:09 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMQuote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
reason to "believe" it's not the same. It is an odd name for multiple people, but the TM here isn't from PA iirc.
Also, that elway2k is notorious for being a scum bag for a couple years on ebay.
Glad to hear some info going in the other direction, as Gypsy's post and sirhcman's follow up gave the impression that there was some kind of history that others already knew about.
I wouldn't expect TM/ZG to be mixed up in the high end Turbo racket even if he turned out to have a different personality elsewhere.
Yeah sorry for the confusion. It's definitely not the same guy. I asked one of them directly if the other account was them, the answer was a clear no.
Quote from: Gypsy on 06/23/2017, 02:43 PMQuote from: guest on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMQuote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
I actually thought this when I first joined, but I found out it wasn't the same guy. sirhcman edited his post, which makes my reply look a little confusing tbh.
Yeah I didn't know 100% one way or the other so I edited the post. I didn't want to spread bad info about toymachine/zero_gamer if it wasn't in fact him. Glad to hear it is not!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/turbo-grafx-16-/302355039341?hash=item4665c3c46d:g:HuoAAOSw-29ZOxz6
200 bucks for a manual, ho boy.
Quote from: wiseau on 06/24/2017, 07:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/turbo-grafx-16-/302355039341?hash=item4665c3c46d:g:HuoAAOSw-29ZOxz6
200 bucks for a manual, ho boy.
But it's a rare manual, because it was printed upside-down.
Wow, guess I shouldn't have sold my mint bonk III CD a year and a half ago. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-SEALED-/282551048251?epid=61664422&hash=item41c95ad83b:g:sO8AAOSwwvZZVrjw
This isn't even gouging. Just insane bidders.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 06/30/2017, 08:28 PMWow, guess I shouldn't have sold my mint bonk III CD a year and a half ago. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-SEALED-/282551048251?epid=61664422&hash=item41c95ad83b:g:sO8AAOSwwvZZVrjw
This isn't even gouging. Just insane bidders.
People were actually paying that much occasionally for CIC copies back then.
The skies the limit for what appears to be a NEW!/sealed copy.
This seller turned to be very happy
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spriggan-PC-Engine-authentic-Super-CD-Duo-r-rx-jp-grafx-turbo-16-nec-turbografx-/332281126629?hash=item4d5d7f9ee5:g:8xEAAOSwwvZZUAgu
While buyer will regret for years to come
https://www.ebay.com/itm/201974892350 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/201974892350)
LOL! lets ask more than a working console is worth for this piece of garbage
Aww, it's not garbage. :|
Abused and stupidly overpriced, sure, but it's still a Turbob. I'm sure chops/steve/etc. could get it bring it back to life, ready to provide hours of obey to a lucky home.
Quote from: NecroPhile on 07/03/2017, 03:11 PMAww, it's not garbage. :|
Abused and stupidly overpriced, sure, but it's still a Turbob. I'm sure chops/steve/etc. could get it bring it back to life, ready to provide hours of obey to a lucky home.
Just not for $500.
Quote from: guest on 07/03/2017, 03:11 PMAww, it's not garbage. :|
Abused and stupidly overpriced, sure, but it's still a Turbob. I'm sure chops/steve/etc. could get it bring it back to life, ready to provide hours of obey to a lucky home.
Yeah, it is sad. Hoping the seller doesn't give up on it and just chuck it into the trash. Hoping someone can grab it and bring it back to life.
Also, this part of the description is killing me... :lol:
Quoteav cable console is not spinning
My head is spinning...
$6000 shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PSone-Playstation-1-PS1-Console-Boxed-PAL-/112443932707?hash=item1a2e2e4023:g:e9kAAOSwgv5ZQk9o
Quote from: CrackTiger on 06/23/2017, 01:59 PMQuote from: guest on 06/22/2017, 08:04 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 06/21/2017, 03:09 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM)
Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.
Same item:
http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new (http://gametz.com/Vintage_Games/trade-dynastic-hero--573601.html#new)
If that's the same Toy Machine as Zero Gamer here, hopefully he isn't leveraging deals here and in other communities just to flip on eBay for profit.
That is definitely not me.
The guy who sold you a copy of Dynastic Hero for $1,400 presents: some garbage bootleg for $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Atlantean-Homebrew-TG16-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Express-/272750426202?hash=item3f8131385a:g:etoAAOSw9~5ZXaP7
Well, he's gouging I guess but...garbage bootleg?
Quote from: wiseau on 07/05/2017, 11:07 PMThe guy who sold you a copy of Dynastic Hero for $1,400 presents: some garbage bootleg for $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Atlantean-Homebrew-TG16-NEC-Turbo-Duo-Turbo-Express-/272750426202?hash=item3f8131385a:g:etoAAOSw9~5ZXaP7
Is that an original? I've never seen one that looks like that, but I bought one of the first batch. The case is printed...
I don't know what all colors Ark made 'em in, but it looks like the same 3D printed case and huey design as mine (except mine's a glow in the dark bluey color.... and has pogs!).
Yeah, I think Arkhan said they ran out of a certain filament color so they went back to basic colors for later runs. Mine is that blue color, but the case and card look similar.
Mine is printed blü (without super glow in the dark materials). I'd actually prefer the white ones to be honest.
I kinda want to play my copy right now.
Beat the shark!
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Not Turbo related, but funny. I imagine he'll get a lot of $3.00 offers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Friday-the-13th-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-1989-NES/263080301891?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649
STICKERS!!!!!
COLLECTARD QUALITY!!!!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182661490539 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/182661490539)
You're just jealous because you can't afford it.
commence the act of fucking ones self
Stickers bro.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/382158171902
Hope this isn't ele...
Quote from: Gypsy on 07/10/2017, 03:41 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/382158171902
Hope this isn't ele...
No Pico related feedback or sales, can't be. :P
Quote from: Tw3ek on 07/10/2017, 03:51 PMQuote from: Gypsy on 07/10/2017, 03:41 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/382158171902
Hope this isn't ele...
No Pico related feedback or sales, can't be. :P
LOL. Dying.
Quote from: Gypsy on 07/10/2017, 03:41 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/382158171902
Hope this isn't ele...
No that's not me, why would you even think it was me?!
What make you think I could even remotely afford something like granite (marble?) in my house? It's all beat to shit laminate where I live.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
Quote from: bob on 07/16/2017, 01:30 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
I'm enjoying reading the Fb thread that's going on about this post
Quote from: guest on 07/16/2017, 02:44 PMQuote from: bob on 07/16/2017, 01:30 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
I'm enjoying reading the Fb thread that's going on about this post
elaborate? i dont have FB. good laughs?
Quote from: guest on 07/16/2017, 02:44 PMQuote from: bob on 07/16/2017, 01:30 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
I'm enjoying reading the Fb thread that's going on about this post
Got a link?
What the hell! Really? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-SCD-Turbografx-16-Turbo-grafx-Duo-TurboDuo-PC-Engine-Rare-US-version/272755999665?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
dumb buyers.
Pretty retarded.
A fool and their money I suppose.
Like we've said as many times as there are stars in the sky; Stupid buyers wrought stupid sellers.
Quote from: TelcoSurveyor on 07/16/2017, 09:45 PMA fool and their money.
FOR SURE. How in the eff do they not get buyers remorse at that price point? The weakest Bonk game and it can be bought for just under $80 w/o trying: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-Genjin-3-engine-Japan-Ver-Hu-card-/222574130337?hash=item33d273b4a1:g:OL0AAOSwo4pYGWR0
And I paid $25 for a CIC copy in the last two years, and bought it from a Japanese store online.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 07/16/2017, 09:39 PMWhat the hell! Really? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-SCD-Turbografx-16-Turbo-grafx-Duo-TurboDuo-PC-Engine-Rare-US-version/272755999665?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
dumb buyers.
Pretty darn dumb indeed #-o because of dumb buyers like those the prices had skyrocketed so much
Quote from: RNSpeed on 07/16/2017, 09:58 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 07/16/2017, 09:39 PMWhat the hell! Really? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonk-3-CD-SCD-Turbografx-16-Turbo-grafx-Duo-TurboDuo-PC-Engine-Rare-US-version/272755999665?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
dumb buyers.
Pretty darn dumb indeed #-o because of dumb buyers like those the prices had skyrocketed so much
Here's another example
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-W-CD-Collection-13-Games-3-controllers-turbo-tap-NEAR-MINT-/192250033796?hash=item2cc2feb684:g:CJwAAOSwF1tZa9x6 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-W-CD-Collection-13-Games-3-controllers-turbo-tap-NEAR-MINT-/192250033796?hash=item2cc2feb684:g:CJwAAOSwF1tZa9x6)
Quote from: Mathius on 07/16/2017, 08:00 PMQuote from: NoSexGex on 07/16/2017, 02:44 PMQuote from: bob on 07/16/2017, 01:30 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
I'm enjoying reading the Fb thread that's going on about this post
Got a link?
Looks like the thread got deleted, i'm pretty sure it was either in TurboTown/Obey and I can't find it in either. Nothing crazy, but very humourous reading some of the whitty comments and spam messages being sent to him
Quote from: RNSpeed on 07/16/2017, 10:00 PMHere's another example
TG-CD system with 13 common games for $2000. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-W-CD-Collection-13-Games-3-controllers-turbo-tap-NEAR-MINT-/192250033796?hash=item2cc2feb684:g:CJwAAOSwF1tZa9x6)
It's not me. Bartre?
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2017, 10:47 AMQuote from: RNSpeed on 07/16/2017, 10:00 PMHere's another example
TG-CD system with 13 common games for $2000. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-W-CD-Collection-13-Games-3-controllers-turbo-tap-NEAR-MINT-/192250033796?hash=item2cc2feb684:g:CJwAAOSwF1tZa9x6)
It's not me. Bartre?
Just made an offer of $200 shipped.
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2017, 10:47 AMQuote from: RNSpeed on 07/16/2017, 10:00 PMHere's another example
TG-CD system with 13 common games for $2000. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-W-CD-Collection-13-Games-3-controllers-turbo-tap-NEAR-MINT-/192250033796?hash=item2cc2feb684:g:CJwAAOSwF1tZa9x6)
It's not me. Bartre?
Assuming the seller used their real name + last initial for their eBay account it's certainly not Bartre.
I meant that as a joke. Bartre's not a gouger twat.
Ah okay, I was gonna say, he's good people. :p
Didn't know you were also a child of the corn.
Quote from: NoSexGex on 07/16/2017, 10:04 PMQuote from: Mathius on 07/16/2017, 08:00 PMQuote from: NoSexGex on 07/16/2017, 02:44 PMQuote from: bob on 07/16/2017, 01:30 PMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/222583715149)
I'm enjoying reading the Fb thread that's going on about this post
Got a link?
Looks like the thread got deleted, i'm pretty sure it was either in TurboTown/Obey and I can't find it in either. Nothing crazy, but very humourous reading some of the whitty comments and spam messages being sent to him
Looks like the price on this is now like $70, lol all the trolling must have gotten to him.
Good. He is bad, and should feel bad.
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2017, 12:15 PMLooks like the price on this is now like $70, lol all the trolling must have gotten to him.
Ha ! Winning
Quote from: guest on 07/17/2017, 12:15 PMLooks like the price on this is now like $70, lol all the trolling must have gotten to him.
And who says social media can't change the world! Now, if we just can harness it for good.
QuoteThis IS a reproduction. . . I have the original USA release.
AH it never changes . . . :roll:
Dude wins the fake video games point list. SO much cooler than me. :roll:
And yet it sold...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPOLORER-II-FOR-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-AUTHENTIC-DISC-ONLY-PLEASE-READ-/332317413752?epid=56239045&hash=item4d5fa95178:g:Ky8AAOSwPxtZdj5X
Someone carves their name in the CD, completely wrecking the data layer of the disc, and the still works? I call bull.
Quote from: wiseau on 07/24/2017, 11:45 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPOLORER-II-FOR-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-AUTHENTIC-DISC-ONLY-PLEASE-READ-/332317413752?epid=56239045&hash=item4d5fa95178:g:Ky8AAOSwPxtZdj5X
Someone carves their name in the CD, completely wrecking the data layer of the disc, and the still works? I call bull.
I had Mega Man 8 disc for PS2 that had a tiny speck missing. It was barely even noticeable and the game wouldn't even make it to the title screen. So, I'd have to agree with you.
Quote from: wiseau on 07/24/2017, 11:45 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPOLORER-II-FOR-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-AUTHENTIC-DISC-ONLY-PLEASE-READ-/332317413752?epid=56239045&hash=item4d5fa95178:g:Ky8AAOSwPxtZdj5X
Someone carves their name in the CD, completely wrecking the data layer of the disc, and the still works? I call bull.
Com on he's never played any of his collector games all the way through but he played this one from start to finish just to test it for the E bay. Don't be so hard on the guy, it's not his fault he can't make money on his "investments".
Eddie!
Quote from: wiseau on 07/24/2017, 11:45 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPOLORER-II-FOR-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-AUTHENTIC-DISC-ONLY-PLEASE-READ-/332317413752?epid=56239045&hash=item4d5fa95178:g:Ky8AAOSwPxtZdj5X
Someone carves their name in the CD, completely wrecking the data layer of the disc, and the still works? I call bull.
The scratches are roughly in the middle of the disc, and the data tracks are track 2 near the beginning and track 34 at the very end (the second track presumably the usual duplicate, identical to the first and only used if the first is damaged), so it's possible that one of the two (even both) are undamaged, allowing the game data to load without issues. The music, however, is surely gonna skip and/or stop altogether in several areas of the game.
In any case, what kind of fucking retard does that to a cd?!?
Quote from: guest on 07/25/2017, 09:30 AMIn any case, what kind of fucking retard does that to a cd?!?
eddie.
Quote from: bob on 07/25/2017, 09:35 AMQuote from: NecroPhile on 07/25/2017, 09:30 AMIn any case, what kind of fucking retard does that to a cd?!?
eddie.
That is just friggin classic eddie.
eddie turbo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1988-COLECO-RAMBO-EDDIE-TURBO-HAYES-ACTION-FIGURE-L-K-/142455224376?hash=item212afe3838:g:daUAAOSw4dxZdb8V)
Eddie Turbo wants his Dungeon Explorer II disc back (somebody stole the disc, but not the case).
DAT dungeon explorer II, tho...
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/bg_dungeon_explorer_2e.png)
Quote from: esteban on 07/25/2017, 05:09 PMDAT dungeon explorer II, tho...
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/bg_dungeon_explorer_2e.png)
I'd explore those "pixelated" dungeons
i dunno, looks like eddie's already explored one of them dungeons.
Quote from: wiseau on 07/25/2017, 10:15 PMi dunno, looks like eddie's already explored one of them dungeons.
Good thing there's double dungeons.. The fun continues
Quote from: guest on 07/25/2017, 10:49 PMQuote from: wiseau on 07/25/2017, 10:15 PMi dunno, looks like eddie's already explored one of them dungeons.
Good thing there's double dungeons.. The fun continues
hmmmm... that *is* quite true!
:)
Quote from: guest on 07/25/2017, 09:30 AMQuote from: wiseau on 07/24/2017, 11:45 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DUNGEON-EXPOLORER-II-FOR-TURBOGRAFX-16-CD-AUTHENTIC-DISC-ONLY-PLEASE-READ-/332317413752?epid=56239045&hash=item4d5fa95178:g:Ky8AAOSwPxtZdj5X
Someone carves their name in the CD, completely wrecking the data layer of the disc, and the still works? I call bull.
The scratches are roughly in the middle of the disc, and the data tracks are track 2 near the beginning and track 34 at the very end (the second track presumably the usual duplicate, identical to the first and only used if the first is damaged), so it's possible that one of the two (even both) are undamaged, allowing the game data to load without issues. The music, however, is surely gonna skip and/or stop altogether in several areas of the game.
In any case, what kind of fucking retard does that to a cd?!?
One time some years back a guy sold me a CD wallet to afford a tow for his car. I paid $20 for some junk disk only games mainly because I felt bad for the dude. When I checked them out, all of them had his initials scratched into the disks. I tried one, Halo 1, and it of course didn't work. I didn't bother to try the rest. I think I still have the CD wallet as I thought it was funny. If I can find it I'll post a picture later.
^ That was Eddie.
Eddie must have been signing under a pen name then. I'm also surprised that Eddie, a man known far and wide for his love of high end Turbo software, would own such common games as Halo, NFL Blitz, Jade Empire, and Blood Rayne 2 among other similar titles. I truly would have expected more from Eddie's discerning tastes.
^ My bad! That must have been Neddie, Eddie's half-brother (Neddie was the sports fan).
Who wants a $399 Turbo booster
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Booster-AV-cables-Boxed-New-Never-Used-Boxed-Has-Wear-/272780096872?hash=item3f82f5f568:g:x1UAAOSwZfFZefFL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Booster-AV-cables-Boxed-New-Never-Used-Boxed-Has-Wear-/272780096872?hash=item3f82f5f568:g:x1UAAOSwZfFZefFL)
Quote from: RNSpeed on 07/27/2017, 11:01 PMWho wants a $399 Turbo booster
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Booster-AV-cables-Boxed-New-Never-Used-Boxed-Has-Wear-/272780096872?hash=item3f82f5f568:g:x1UAAOSwZfFZefFL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Booster-AV-cables-Boxed-New-Never-Used-Boxed-Has-Wear-/272780096872?hash=item3f82f5f568:g:x1UAAOSwZfFZefFL)
I see what the sellers doing. He's (trying) to charge that collectors premium for NIB, never been used crap. But in reality his box is so badly damaged nobodies ever gonna pay his NIB premium
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/26/2017, 04:00 PMEddie must have been signing under a pen name then. I'm also surprised that Eddie, a man known far and wide for his love of high end Turbo software, would own such common games as Halo, NFL Blitz, Jade Empire, and Blood Rayne 2 among other similar titles. I truly would have expected more from Eddie's discerning tastes.
*thumbsup*
awesome
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076)
Seems legit
Quote from: bob on 07/30/2017, 10:23 PMawesome
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076)
Looking at his other auctions, I think he has no method of coming up with prices for his stuff.
Quote from: mitsuman on 07/30/2017, 10:55 PMQuote from: bob on 07/30/2017, 10:23 PMawesome
https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/302399588076)
Looking at his other auctions, I think he has no method of coming up with prices for his stuff.
Agreed, I don't understand why some sellers do this. Just looking for offers I guess, while scaring away 90% of the buyers interested
Not turbo stuff....but equally retarded ebay crap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162253451715
So i can pay $60 for a crappy game that doesn't work? Thats amazing. I also love the confusing description:
"This includes the case, artwork, manual, and game disc with a large amount of scratches. The game does not work, but has no damage so it may be repairable."
Wait say again?? Game disc with a large amount of scratches but has no damage? *head a splode*
Maybe the console being used to test the game was broken? It's still not worth the $60 risk, not sure what that game even sells for
Quote from: in99flames on 08/01/2017, 09:38 PMNot turbo stuff....but equally retarded ebay crap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162253451715
So i can pay $60 for a crappy game that doesn't work? Thats amazing. I also love the confusing description:
"This includes the case, artwork, manual, and game disc with a large amount of scratches. The game does not work, but has no damage so it may be repairable."
Wait say again?? Game disc with a large amount of scratches but has no damage? *head a splode*
I've seen this before, where a game doesn't have any scratches, but rather it has scratches.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 08/02/2017, 07:58 AMI've seen this before, where a game doesn't have any scratches, but rather it has scratches.
Could be a bad resurfacing job.
UPDATE: I was reading this thread and scratching my head for the past minute. WHY? Because I had somehow landed on the FIRST PAGE and didn't realize it. I said, "Damn! It's been a long time since ______ has posted, but now he's back!"
Turns out, I have lost the ability recognize the difference between "August 2010" and "August 2017"...
ALSO: 7 years? Damn.
Quote from: esteban on 08/03/2017, 08:12 AMUPDATE: I was reading this thread and scratching my head for the past minute. WHY? Because I had somehow landed on the FIRST PAGE and didn't realize it. I said, "Damn! It's been a long time since ______ has posted, but now he's back!"
Turns out, I have lost the ability recognize the difference between "August 2010" and "August 2017"...
ALSO: 7 years? Damn.
http://youtu.be/2M2B-1103s8
Just browsing around ebay and noticed this: Coryoon currently at £310
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coryoon-PC-Engine-HuCard-Japan-jpn-grafx-duo-r-super-turbo-lt-16-console-core-gt-/332334086762?hash=item4d60a7ba6a:g:w1kAAOSwi8VZRs8o (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coryoon-PC-Engine-HuCard-Japan-jpn-grafx-duo-r-super-turbo-lt-16-console-core-gt-/332334086762?hash=item4d60a7ba6a:g:w1kAAOSwi8VZRs8o)
With a listing note
"I have had to relist this item due to the non-paying winning bidder"
Interesting that I have not seen this listing before. Taking a look at the other auctions the seller has..... What a surprise ...... Many with
'I have had to relist this item due to the non-paying winning bidder XYX'
zelda0913
catherinette09
ma_ca_va
alemeye_730
etc.etc.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162629986203 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/162629986203)
Oh, this clown again.
I'd think that if you were serious about selling a stack of games for $20,000 that you'd list all of the games in the body of the message. With no list and without individual pictures of half the games in the first stack indicates to me one of two things. This guy would quite possibly rip you off and only give you some of the games in that stack, or that this guy either doesn't actually want to sell his stuff and is being forced into it by somebody else and is intentionally making the shadiest auction he can.
"Baby, I tried to sell my games, but they just didn't sell. Nobody wants them. That's what they're worth, I'm not going to just GIVE them away!"
they cancelled the $20k listing.
now only 8 of the games are available for that incredible low price
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162631127822 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/162631127822)
That twat has no intention of selling a damn thing on ebay. It's either lame bragging (look at my rarez!) or a lure for off ebay sales (possibly scams).
Look at his feedback: it's all as a buyer with not a single one from selling.
Quote from: guest on 08/14/2017, 09:36 AMThat twat has no intention of selling a damn thing on ebay. It's either lame bragging (look at my rarez!) or a lure for off ebay sales (possibly scams).
Look at his feedback: it's all as a buyer with not a single one from selling.
Yep. I believe this idiot has been outed many times.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-for-TurboGrafx-16-HuCard-and-sleeve-with-Custom-Game-Case-/222615395834?hash=item33d4e95dfa:g:Xn8AAOSwoa1ZlJ9p
and extra 60 bucks or so just for some cheap printer art, what are the chances that this will sell?
Quote from: wiseau on 08/16/2017, 05:58 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-for-TurboGrafx-16-HuCard-and-sleeve-with-Custom-Game-Case-/222615395834?hash=item33d4e95dfa:g:Xn8AAOSwoa1ZlJ9p
and extra 60 bucks or so just for some cheap printer art, what are the chances that this will sell?
Ahhh I saw that, never seen a cover like that before. At first glance I thought it was the box cut out
Quote from: guest on 08/16/2017, 07:02 PMQuote from: wiseau on 08/16/2017, 05:58 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Bomberman-93-for-TurboGrafx-16-HuCard-and-sleeve-with-Custom-Game-Case-/222615395834?hash=item33d4e95dfa:g:Xn8AAOSwoa1ZlJ9p
and extra 60 bucks or so just for some cheap printer art, what are the chances that this will sell?
Ahhh I saw that, never seen a cover like that before. At first glance I thought it was the box cut out
I thought the same and had to take a second look.
Quote from: bob on 08/14/2017, 08:11 AMthey cancelled the $20k listing.
now only 8 of the games are available for that incredible low price
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162631127822 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/162631127822)
It's back up to $20k again. Can't imagine being so pathetic that bragging on eBay seems reasonable.
I love that he put that misleading picture back in. ...not that it's worth $20k even if it was all of those games.
Someone with too much time deciding to troll eBay buyers i suppose..
To whomever here did this....thank you. I LOLed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONLY-ONE-ON-EBAY-TurboGrafx-16-Tricky-Kick-end-Label-HOLY-GRAIL-/122679244270?hash=item1c9040b5ee:g:zKcAAOSwDRxZqI0e
Username: gexmofia1
Hm....
#Dealwithit
lmao
I'll do $8,000 for forum members
price is firm, but make offer
Lol, I was also expecting something along the lines of
"I know what this is worth and LOW BALLERS WILL BE BANNED!!!!"
Quote from: guest on 08/31/2017, 10:22 PMLol, I was also expecting something along the lines of
"I know what this is worth and LOW BALLERS WILL BE BANNED!!!!"
Well, he can still add that in...and probably should. Lol.
Haha... ya gex posted that from the asshat who posted this.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-TurboGrafx-16-sticker-labels-for-all-US-and-Hu-Cards-Only-One-On-EBay-/162652812459?hash=item25dedcf4ab%3Ag%3AZZsAAOSwrtVZpzVY&_trkparms=pageci%253Af49d0e0b-8e2f-11e7-a479-74dbd180a596%257Cparentrq%253A37a6bc2c15e0aa18f85c5825fffb46b8%257Ciid%253A2
I found out who the guy is and sent him a sober email :P
This is the first time this has ever happen since I have been selling them back around 2006.
Just surprised and disappointed, I guess it was bound to happen.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 08/31/2017, 07:39 PMTo whomever here did this....thank you. I LOLed.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONLY-ONE-ON-EBAY-TurboGrafx-16-Tricky-Kick-end-Label-HOLY-GRAIL-/122679244270?hash=item1c9040b5ee:g:zKcAAOSwDRxZqI0e
Ha!
That is, indeed, great.
:)
Ha! That's great, gex.
Sparky: fuck that greedy cocksucker. He can eat shit.
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2017, 04:27 AMHaha... ya gex posted that from the asshat who posted this.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-TurboGrafx-16-sticker-labels-for-all-US-and-Hu-Cards-Only-One-On-EBay-/162652812459?hash=item25dedcf4ab%3Ag%3AZZsAAOSwrtVZpzVY&_trkparms=pageci%253Af49d0e0b-8e2f-11e7-a479-74dbd180a596%257Cparentrq%253A37a6bc2c15e0aa18f85c5825fffb46b8%257Ciid%253A2
I found out who the guy is and sent him a sober email :P
This is the first time this has ever happen since I have been selling them back around 2006.
Just surprised and disappointed, I guess it was bound to happen.
You should undercut him on ebay.. win win
Quote from: guest on 09/01/2017, 04:27 AMThis is the first time this has ever happen since I have been selling them back around 2006.
Just surprised and disappointed, I guess it was bound to happen.
I'm surprised it hasn't happened more frequently honestly.
I wanna punch a moose in the face every time I see an Atlantean/Mysterious Song sold on eBay for a ridiculous markup
lololol he thinks i'm Sparky, love that he reached out to me
(https://i.imgur.com/A3YUp1x.png?1)
Hahahahahhaha. :)
"I'm just trying to get my money back!"
But he's asking $45 for what Sparky sells for $30. Go suck a horse cock, buddy.
Quote from: guest on 09/05/2017, 11:00 AM"I'm just trying to get my money back!"
But he's asking $45 for what Sparky sells for $30. Go suck a horse cock, buddy.
I think it was $59.99 when I first saw it.
I think he got drunk that night, he sent me 4 back to back messages while I was out. They're mildly funny, i'll post them when i'm home
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Game-Case-Turbografx-16-/282581766691?hash=item41cb2f9223:g:3CUAAOSwjJRZcqr~
There's two types of people in Kentucky: cousin-fuckin'-hillbillies and turbob-sticker-gougetards; which one are you?
Quote from: guest on 09/05/2017, 05:07 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Game-Case-Turbografx-16-/282581766691?hash=item41cb2f9223:g:3CUAAOSwjJRZcqr~
There's two types of people in Kentucky: cousin-fuckin'-hillbillies and turbob-sticker-gougetards; which one are you?
and people who like skyline chili
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge1.jpg)
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge2.jpg)
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge3.jpg)
Recycled from the AVGC thread because everyone needs a good laugh.
I may update this post with a list of the prices if I feel inspired (so post the title and asking price when discussing a game. Thanks!) the
Why would someone go to one of these to buy greater-than-ebay prices to probably buy something all-sales-final?
Quote from: esteban on 09/11/2017, 04:47 PM(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge1.jpg)
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge2.jpg)
(https://junk.tg-16.com/images/gouge3.jpg)
Recycled from the AVGC thread because everyone needs a good laugh.
I may update this post with a list of the prices if I feel inspired (so post the title and asking price when discussing a game. Thanks!) the
I think I am going to recreate that picture. Lol
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/11/2017, 07:59 PMWhy would someone go to one of these to buy greater-than-ebay prices to probably buy something all-sales-final?
Some people like the benefit of being able to fully inspect the condition of something instead of an online listing. Some people have a budget to buy stuff like this in person for a con outing.
Personally, I never got the draw. Every time I go to an anime convention I see all sorts of overpriced stuff and I groan watching the people spend $20 on something than costs like $5 or less if you know where to look. If I see something I like at a con, I normally take a picture and research/buy it later when I get home.
Quote from: guest on 09/11/2017, 09:50 PMSome people like the benefit of being able to fully inspect the condition of something instead of an online listing. Some people have a budget to buy stuff like this in person for a con outing.
Personally, I never got the draw. Every time I go to an anime convention I see all sorts of overpriced stuff and I groan watching the people spend $20 on something than costs like $5 or less if you know where to look. If I see something I like at a con, I normally take a picture and research/buy it later when I get home.
I do the same. I'm actually more inclined to purchase something off of ebay if I'm in a location where I see whatever for a much larger price than the going rate. I may be doing this out of spite for people trying to profiteer off the hobby in a super lazy way; it's hard to be sure. In this particular case, I think these prices are completely ridiculous and deserve to be scoffed at.
That guy can take that $250 Lords of thunder and shove it up his dingleberry encrusted ass. Sideways!
He should at least be competitive with eBay BIN listings, as he's way over a lot of them..
Clicked the thread to see the responses then caught a glipse of the loose Deep Blue for $40. I missed that last time. That's the most outrageous thing in there imo.
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/12/2017, 04:13 PMClicked the thread to see the responses then caught a glipse of the loose Deep Blue for $40. I missed that last time. That's the most outrageous thing in there imo.
I love that you mentioned that, because I uttered that price outloud to Johnpv and shook my head: "Only $40 for a loose Deep Blue."
Insanity.
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/12/2017, 04:13 PMClicked the thread to see the responses then caught a glipse of the loose Deep Blue for $40. I missed that last time. That's the most outrageous thing in there imo.
For a loose Deep Blue that's insane. Must have just priced quickly after he saw a listing on eBay for $40?
The Hero Tonma isn't even close to being realistic either. Our boi JBeebs has his CIB on eBay now for 1.4KUSD, and it looks to be in similar condition. Pricing an item $1,100 higher to a similar eBay BIN is just ridiculous. Especially considering the eBay/Paypal fees JB would have to pay
IF it even sold for his asking price.Like where did he even come up with $2,500 lol, I would genuinely like to know. Has one ever sold for that in the sad price history of Hero Tonma CIB? I can ever so slightly understand pricing Deep blue @40 just because of other idoits, but this genuinely has me at a loss. Where did he get $2,500USD from? Why not $5,400? Or how about $14,500? There's parameters here to work with, but the sellers greed is blinding.
Guys like that are making the "fair market" prices slowly inflate by creating an artificial short supply by sitting on all of the games they're hording.
Quote from: guest on 09/12/2017, 07:12 PMGuys like that are making the "fair market" prices slowly inflate by creating an artificial short supply by sitting on all of the games they're hording.
And eventually, possibly, the "fair market" price reaches the seller's asking price at which point the market decided that $2500 for Tonma was a real thing! Thanks, resellers.
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/11/2017, 10:39 PMQuote from: guest on 09/11/2017, 09:50 PMSome people like the benefit of being able to fully inspect the condition of something instead of an online listing. Some people have a budget to buy stuff like this in person for a con outing.
Personally, I never got the draw. Every time I go to an anime convention I see all sorts of overpriced stuff and I groan watching the people spend $20 on something than costs like $5 or less if you know where to look. If I see something I like at a con, I normally take a picture and research/buy it later when I get home.
I do the same. I'm actually more inclined to purchase something off of ebay if I'm in a location where I see whatever for a much larger price than the going rate. I may be doing this out of spite for people trying to profiteer off the hobby in a super lazy way; it's hard to be sure. In this particular case, I think these prices are completely ridiculous and deserve to be scoffed at.
I certainly can't see purposefully paying more at a con. Definitely agree, why support it.
I also wonder if con sellers price stuff higher because they know people are more likely to haggle too.
Quote from: guest on 09/15/2017, 04:59 PMI also wonder if con sellers price stuff higher because they know people are more likely to haggle too.
That may well be the case but I can't imagine $2500 Legend of Tonma being haggled down to sub-ebay levels under any circumstance.
You would think with them saving on PayPal and eBay fees the dealers would price their games a little lower.
They see people that already paid to get into the con as having rape my wallet signs on.
Quote from: Napoli on 09/15/2017, 08:30 PMYou would think with them saving on PayPal and eBay fees the dealers would price their games a little lower.
hmmmmmmm ..... Some of the higher prices are to deter those that at both cons and in-store would come in and wipe them out to flip them. Some items are not meant to be sold but are there more as LOOK we have rare games. etc. Some are just because eventually, someone may buy it, to show off to everyone at the Con. I remember similar practices by the vendors for football and baseball cards before the crash.
Quote from: bob on 09/05/2017, 08:06 PMQuote from: guest on 09/05/2017, 05:07 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-Game-Case-Turbografx-16-/282581766691?hash=item41cb2f9223:g:3CUAAOSwjJRZcqr~
There's two types of people in Kentucky: cousin-fuckin'-hillbillies and turbob-sticker-gougetards; which one are you?
and people who like skyline chili
:-k Hey wait a minute, I live in Kentucky..................but I do live in the CITY!! Not in the hills or country. So that might make a difference. Right? 8-[ 8-[
I wonder if this guy has the plastic wrap to go with that. It would make it more authentic.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-CD-Turbografx-16-System-Card-2-0-multi-controller-adapter-RCA-game-/192312529829?hash=item2cc6b853a5:g:HoIAAOSwxX1Zwz9L (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-CD-Turbografx-16-System-Card-2-0-multi-controller-adapter-RCA-game-/192312529829?hash=item2cc6b853a5:g:HoIAAOSwxX1Zwz9L)
Its a nice complete set up, but nearly $600??
Quote from: PCEngineTrev on 09/21/2017, 05:22 AMIts a nice complete set up, but nearly $600??
I wish I felt this was extreme, but this is the third one I've seen in the last 48 hours going for 600 shipped with the case in decent condition. and I'm not sure it's that far out there considering . . . :( :( :( I mean a fair price seems to be 400 - 500 normally.
I have to agree....sadly its not too far out of whack. The suitcase and turbo with dock and cd unit(presumably working) can go for 300+. Add in a turbo tap, more controllers, an oem power cord...manuals....yea between 400 and 500 isnt that unreasonable unfortunately. I have that setup. I have a US system card 3.0 CIC as well. I cant believe how much the US version of that sells for. Its just too pricey.
I would love that set up, but with shipping and import taxes to the UK its well out of my price range.
Im looking for the CD dock/unit on its own, but it hardly appears on ebay these days.
Quote from: PCEngineTrev on 09/21/2017, 05:22 AMhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-CD-Turbografx-16-System-Card-2-0-multi-controller-adapter-RCA-game-/192312529829?hash=item2cc6b853a5:g:HoIAAOSwxX1Zwz9L (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbografx-CD-Turbografx-16-System-Card-2-0-multi-controller-adapter-RCA-game-/192312529829?hash=item2cc6b853a5:g:HoIAAOSwxX1Zwz9L)
Its a nice complete set up, but nearly $600??
That's Racers lol
Pretty much anything for the tg16/pc engine on ebay is gouging now days. Especially with Buyitnow. The only time one might find a good deal is if the listing is an auction started low. The only downfall with this is lots of time the auction will get up the the amount of the other gouging buyitnow sales because everyone starts to think that is the going rate for said game since that is all that is available. It's kind of crazy but in the last 2 months alone I've seen sellers raise the price of a game they sell by almost $10 every weak and I think they get away with it too because of the supply and demand. It artificially raises the going rate of said game when the supply is not there.
Pretty soon, the only way for anyone new getting into the system to be able to play any games will be to get a Turboeverdrive and a stack of CD-Rs. It's just sad because I really like helping others get into playing these systems and the lack of games on the market just can't match the interest being shown for it now.
There are some exceptions to the U.S. Game gouging because the market pretty much takes care of that itself. No one is going to pay more than say around $20 tops for keith courage, final lap twin, World Class Baseball, JJ and jeff, galaga 90, power golf, Aliens Crush, sonic spike, moto roader, Vigilante, Pac-land, Victory Run, Dragon Spirit, dungeon explorer, tricky kick, Side Arms, TV sports games... Basically the most common of the Turbo Hu card library.
Ugh. For curiosity's sake I looked up ebay prices on a bunch of stuff that I haven't kept my eye on in years because I've got it already and I was shocked to see what the prices are up to. My current favorite was this one: www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Duo-with-Super-CD-Working-bundled-with-25-games-/272857580445
Piecemeal, if you look at the high prices, I guess it adds up to roughly that much. That said, if its sold in a lot if should run for less than the total. Either way, that kind of pricing honestly seems ridiculous to me.
lol at the TG16 duffle bag that sold on eBay this morning for $200.
If you thought that was bad, there was a super shitty condition TG16 duffle bag that sold on Instagram (of all places) for $250! [-(
(https://i.imgur.com/32Ucziy.png?1)
That's pretty much the height of collectardism. $200 for a god dammmm bag.
Quote from: guest on 09/22/2017, 09:55 PMlol at the TG16 duffle bag that sold on eBay this morning for $200.
If you thought that was bad, there was a super shitty condition TG16 duffle bag that sold on Instagram (of all places) for $250! [-(
(https://i.imgur.com/32Ucziy.png?1)
F*ck.
I wanted the duffle bag, watch, water bottle, wallet, etc. etc. etc.
I had the little pamphlet catalog as a kid and I remember thinking that $$$ will always go towards buying a new game.
NOW, however, I wish I bought this silly shite when it was cheap on ebay many moons ago.
I have never held a TG-16 water bottle, but I know that it will look great (and smell toxic).
Quote from: seieienbu on 09/22/2017, 07:38 PMUgh. For curiosity's sake I looked up ebay prices on a bunch of stuff that I haven't kept my eye on in years because I've got it already and I was shocked to see what the prices are up to. My current favorite was this one: www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Turbo-Duo-with-Super-CD-Working-bundled-with-25-games-/272857580445
Piecemeal, if you look at the high prices, I guess it adds up to roughly that much. That said, if its sold in a lot if should run for less than the total. Either way, that kind of pricing honestly seems ridiculous to me.
"Knowing the value of the console I have only played it to test the games." <-- does the value of a used system change simply from using it?
"I have briefly dusted console top with vinegar on a rag." <-- good plan: further protect the system's value by wiping it down with acid. :lol:
Quote from: esteban on 09/25/2017, 12:40 AMI have never held a TG-16 water bottle, but I know that it will look great (and smell toxic).
Ahhhh yes, the pleasant 1990's fermentation of BPA.
You'll need all the hydration you can get after playing with the official TG16 frisbee
Quote from: guest on 09/25/2017, 10:42 PMQuote from: esteban on 09/25/2017, 12:40 AMI have never held a TG-16 water bottle, but I know that it will look great (and smell toxic).
Ahhhh yes, the pleasant 1990's fermentation of BPA.
You'll need all the hydration you can get after playing with the official TG16 frisbee
Frisbee!
Indubitably.
:)
Not just rare, this is ***HYPER-RARE!!!***
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-CONSOLE-NEC-PC-ENGINE-GT-COMPLETE-EN-BOITE-AVEC-NOTICE-FRANCAISE-HYPER-RARE-/162441254174?epid=112072660&hash=item25d240d51e:g:y0QAAOSwM4xXaU6h (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-CONSOLE-NEC-PC-ENGINE-GT-COMPLETE-EN-BOITE-AVEC-NOTICE-FRANCAISE-HYPER-RARE-/162441254174?epid=112072660&hash=item25d240d51e:g:y0QAAOSwM4xXaU6h)
Finally something showed up in my eBay filter "hyper rare!"
Damn frenchies! :lol:
I really cant tell if theres anything unique about that GT to justify the insane price. Its somehow attracted 16 watchers!
It was presumably originally sold in France (with French paperwork), not bought from someone in Japan and mailed directly to the end user. Maybe through Sodipeng?
Sounds like someone from Capcom has been adding their adjectives to the classic gaming market lol
$999 for an empty box anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R)
Quote from: PCEngineTrev on 10/01/2017, 05:53 PM$999 for an empty box anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R)
An empty box
plus styro.
Quote from: guest on 10/01/2017, 06:12 PMQuote from: PCEngineTrev on 10/01/2017, 05:53 PM$999 for an empty box anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R)
An empty box plus styro.
for $1900 why not bundle it with an N64 controller?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nintendo-64-N64-Toys-R-Us-Exclusive-Gold-Controller-BRAND-NEW-BLISTER-PACK-RARE/322791711205
Quote from: PCEngineTrev on 10/01/2017, 05:53 PM$999 for an empty box anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R)
Feels like this listing it my fault, I was talking to the seller earlier about buying this. And out of spite he posted it to eBay looking "for offers".
Bottom line, he's not getting the collectard premium he's hoping for. There's too many things missing; papers, styrofoam, the CD-G, card holder ect. Plus ontop of that, there's a million serial numbers. So u can't even Frankenstein other components from other boxed consoles.
I was hoping to use this to my advantage, but the box condition has him thinking he struck gold.
Quote from: guest on 10/01/2017, 07:09 PMQuote from: PCEngineTrev on 10/01/2017, 05:53 PM$999 for an empty box anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-CD-Box-plus-Styro-NO-UNIT-INCLUDED-Ultra-Rare-/322795728508?hash=item4b281fee7c:g:zK8AAOSwWWpZ0D1R)
My fault u guys, I was talking to the seller about buying this earlier. Out of spite he posted it to eBay looking "for offers"
if that is true let this person know I think they are A GIANT D**K. if I had the chance I would Cr#p in this box and hand it back to them.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2017, 07:23 PMif that is true let this person know I think they are A GIANT D**K. if I had the chance I would Cr#p in this box and hand it back to them.
He owns a store I guess #-o
I found the old lightscribe Insanity games I made, and was reminded of how much of a piece of shit RoyVegas is,
just dropping in to remind everyone.
lol
QuoteIt was presumably originally sold in France (with French paperwork), not bought from someone in Japan and mailed directly to the end user. Maybe through Sodipeng?
Yep. Sodipeng GT. I remember the day I bought it in 93, and throwing away the box and manuals in a street bin on my way home, because I had to hide it from my parents.
So I don't remember the exact packaging, but I'm not sure the japanese reg card was part of it.
Quote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2017, 07:23 PMif that is true let this person know I think they are A GIANT D**K. if I had the chance I would Cr#p in this box and hand it back to them.
He's looking for $600USD I guess, or at least that's the ## stuck in his head. Apparently his friend told him that he sold his awhile back on eBay and it got bidded up to $600+. And yes, we're talking about a fucking empty box.
Quote from: NoSexGex on 10/03/2017, 06:38 PMQuote from: turboswimbz on 10/01/2017, 07:23 PMif that is true let this person know I think they are A GIANT D**K. if I had the chance I would Cr#p in this box and hand it back to them.
He's looking for $600USD I guess, or at least that's the ## stuck in his head. Apparently his friend told him that he sold his awhile back on eBay and it got bidded up to $600+. And yes, we're talking about a fucking empty box.
Then list it with a starting bid of $0.99 and watch your dreams come true.
Unless you have a sinking feeling that it's just an empty box and you don't want to find out what it's really worth, lest you embarrass yourself to your fellow baller fliptards.
QuoteHe's looking for $600 USD I guess, or at least that's the ## stuck in his head. Apparently, his friend told him that he sold his awhile back on eBay and it got bid up to over $600. And yes, we're talking about a forking empty box.
I get that the boxes can be rare. I get why people want to have them. I get why you inquired about it. I get why he wants a premium for it, but come on. Leaning on "a friend" said and then throwing up for 1K. That is just being a big baby, furthermore, it illustrates that people don't think rationally when it comes to these types of hobbies but emotionally.
And this boils down my problem with price charting, Ebay, Amazon and mass shipping stores. To most people,
ALL they see is ALL there is. And so if the last one sold on Ebay for $625 then guess what I have the same thing so the perceived value to me is $625. I see Bonk on E-bay for $85 so now the one I have is worth $85 too. And if anyone offers me less than they are devaluing my item and I should be offended. When in reality the last 20 boxes have should for under 300 except that
one. And so now the exception is the rule. And E-bay and all these others benefit from the higher prices so they do little to show anyone cheaper pricing while feeding on the emotional and instinctive behaviors of people. Not that supply and demand isn't real, or that retro gaming hasn't taken off in the past 5 years to new heights, but people taking advantage of the system to inflate prices has taken away much of the fun for me.
Quote from: guest on 10/03/2017, 07:01 PMThen list it with a starting bid of $0.99 and watch your dreams come true.
Unless you have a sinking feeling that it's just an empty box and you don't want to find out what it's really worth, lest you embarrass yourself to your fellow baller fliptards.
See this is the thing about the social currency that what I described creates. Your collection, your credit, is only worth how much Money you can prove your collection is worth. Since when is that anything. A fancy car is just a block with wheels if you can't drive. A collection that you don't interact with is garbage. just my view, I am sure others differ, but it really takes the fun out of it when. Bob "I'm Empty inside" Box is trying to impress Susan SNES scalper.
Car and motorcycle collecting is even worse. For example, I recently went to a classic motorcycle show. It was pretty small so nothing exciting. Anyway, I walked over to this 70s Yamaha TX500. There is nothing unique, rare, collectible about this bike. It didn't hit any special milestones or have anything significant about it. It's just kinda old. So the owner walks up to me as I'm looking at it and he has this big shit eating grin on his face. He then proceeds to tell me that he has put about 300 miles on it since he bought it four years ago like that's supposed to impress me, that he hasn't used this machine meant as transportation and instead has let it set around. I just walked away. How do you interact with people who take something that has a purpose and intentionally doesn't use it for that which it was built.
My offer was so bad in conjunction to what he was hoping for lol
I have my doubts that one in similiar state sold for $600USD +. There's too many things missing for a collector to dish out that kind of $$ in my opinion. Of course he can't prove it either, if it happened in like January without a screen shot or something.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 10/03/2017, 07:01 PMlist it with a starting bid of $0.99 and watch your dreams come true.
Exactly. If he's so confident his cardboard is worth $600, he should just throw it up as an auction. He's actively reposting trying to sell as a BIN, so what's holding him back? He seems pretty confident in his friends evaluation, so why not go forward?? Maybe he's one of those tax season guys lol.
Turboswimbz I agree 100%, emotions are what drive these sellers crazy.
There was a guy local who owned a wine shop, wasn't remotely into video games. But at a garage sale, he found a box of TurboGrafx 16 games that he got for like $20. And of course one of those games happened to be Hero Tonma. Posted it for $800USD on the FB pages, got laughed at, got some serious offers, low offers ect. But then a local store reached out to him and offered him $750USD, which he contemplated and ended up refusing :lol:. In retrospect, he's a fucking idiot. At the time, there were eBay BINS lower than the $750 he was offered. But for whatever reason, he had $800 stuck in his head. He threw it up for auction on eBay a couple times, both auctions ending around $500. Refused to settle for the ending price, and accepted the negative feedback / paying the 10% eBay fees.
Few months later he reposted for $600, still didn't sell. When someone offered him $500, he got so upset he deleted all his posts and said he was keeping it. I checked in with him a few weeks ago, and he still has it NFS. Just sitting in a dusty box in his garage he says.
By far the most emotional seller i've ever witnessed, and it happened this summer.
He had some solid other games too like NAI and Jackie Chan, but was less emotional about them. Still jerked people around on eBay, canceling transactions and refunding a couple people ect.
Retardism isn't an emotion. :lol:
Maybe he never had the box and is just using photos of Turbo goods to hang with the elite flippers?
Quote from: CrackTiger on 10/04/2017, 09:24 AMMaybe he never had the box and is just using photos of Turbo goods to hang with the elite flippers?
Lol, that's a whole other level of masochism.
Quote from: NoSexGex on 10/04/2017, 02:22 AMI have my doubts that one in similiar state sold for $600USD +. There's too many things missing for a collector to dish out that kind of $$ in my opinion. Of course he can't prove it either, if it happened in like January without a screen shot or something.
Quote from: CrackTiger on 10/03/2017, 07:01 PMlist it with a starting bid of $0.99 and watch your dreams come true.
Exactly. If he's so confident his cardboard is worth $600, he should just throw it up as an auction. He's actively reposting trying to sell as a BIN, so what's holding him back? He seems pretty confident in his friends evaluation, so why not go forward?? Maybe he's one of those tax season guys lol.
Turboswimbz I agree 100%, emotions are what drive these sellers crazy.
There was a guy local who owned a wine shop, wasn't remotely into video games. But at a garage sale, he found a box of TurboGrafx 16 games that he got for like $20. And of course one of those games happened to be Hero Tonma. Posted it for $800USD on the FB pages, got laughed at, got some serious offers, low offers ect. But then a local store reached out to him and offered him $750USD, which he contemplated and ended up refusing :lol:. In retrospect, he's a fucking idiot. At the time, there were eBay BINS lower than the $750 he was offered. But for whatever reason, he had $800 stuck in his head. He threw it up for auction on eBay a couple times, both auctions ending around $500. Refused to settle for the ending price, and accepted the negative feedback / paying the 10% eBay fees.
Few months later he reposted for $600, still didn't sell. When someone offered him $500, he got so upset he deleted all his posts and said he was keeping it. I checked in with him a few weeks ago, and he still has it NFS. Just sitting in a dusty box in his garage he says.
By far the most emotional seller i've ever witnessed, and it happened this summer.
He had some solid other games too like NAI and Jackie Chan, but was less emotional about them. Still jerked people around on eBay, canceling transactions and refunding a couple people ect.
So much lol at this story. Really love refusing to take $750 and but then would settle for $600 later. Also, eating $100+ in eBay fees because it didn't sell for enough. Sooo you will lose money over not profiting enough? Just amazing.
Quote from: Gypsy on 10/04/2017, 03:41 PMSo much lol at this story. Really love refusing to take $750 and but then would settle for $600 later. Also, eating $100+ in eBay fees because it didn't sell for enough. Sooo you will lose money over not profiting enough? Just amazing.
Right? It's his way or fuk u
I guess we should be grateful that it didn't sell at the price he wanted.
Speaking of more retardation....
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/112537439441
Check out his prices. Retarded. Ridiculous. Oh btw....everything is "RARE".
But this is SUPER RARE...I don't see what is so rare and valuable about a mismatched game thats not even complete. Missing longbox...missing star map...its the US version disc in the Japanese case.
I also love how that auction says its the lowest price...and if you find one cheaper he will price match.
So how about this one for $18?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/302159273238
It's 100 dollars cheaper lol.
Dont forget to check the 3do demo disc he is selling! Its a steal at $90. People like him on ebay.....man....
I picked mine up for $50 brand new in long box. The nerve!
Keep 'em coming
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-grafx-16-with-cd-in-box-/172926744074?hash=item28433cb60a:g:88oAAOSwaPtZ4f9D (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-grafx-16-with-cd-in-box-/172926744074?hash=item28433cb60a:g:88oAAOSwaPtZ4f9D)
I love how there's no screen shot of the thing actually working. Lots of pictures of the box though.
Quote from: RNSpeed on 10/15/2017, 03:09 PMKeep 'em coming
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-grafx-16-with-cd-in-box-/172926744074?hash=item28433cb60a:g:88oAAOSwaPtZ4f9D (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-grafx-16-with-cd-in-box-/172926744074?hash=item28433cb60a:g:88oAAOSwaPtZ4f9D)
1 whole feedback for buying. .. . DAMNNNNNNNNNNNN
Yeah, this guy's doing everything right.
3k is a decent price.
Quote from: tbone3969 on 10/15/2017, 08:59 PM3k is a decent price.
Go buy it and use it as trade bait for that LT u want
Quote from: tbone3969 on 10/15/2017, 08:59 PM3k is a decent price.
And you wonder why so many people dislike you. :lol:
QuoteQuote from: tbone3969 on 10/15/2017, 08:59 PM3k is a decent price.
And you wonder why so many people dislike you. :lol:
I was joking lol.
People thought I was serious? Geez, lighten up.
Quote from: seieienbu on 10/15/2017, 08:32 PMYeah, this guy's doing everything right.
Love the local pick-up only aspect.
Even with the added pictures, the seller still doesn't know what they're doing
ORIGINAL OWNER! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mega-Man-2-Turbo-Grafx-Express-Turbo-Duo-USA-Seller-Brand-New-LOOK-/222683741069?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
He's selling his doubles, c'mon man. Why would he need TWO of the same bootleg? No problem here!
Quote from: seieienbu on 10/19/2017, 04:22 PMHe's selling his doubles, c'mon man. Why would he need TWO of the same bootleg? No problem here!
(https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2172371/download_2.jpg)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-TurboGrafx-16-1993-Real-Manual-NOT-A-REPRO/112639531810?epid=56252959&hash=item1a39d6db22:g:QOUAAOSwCtJaCTBE
Every time I see an ebay listing for magical chase I think of this.http://www.youtube.com/v/V34jc8UGg9E (https://youtu.be/V34jc8UGg9E)
"Completely in tact"
Good to know that it doesn't skip a beat.
4k starting bid, 1 picture. WTF
And not a very good one either. C'mon, man, I wanna see that janky spine label!
Anyone else notice there's been less TG16 & PCE eBay .99 cent auctions lately? Looking at recent sold listings, some boxed games have gone for wayy less then they have traditionally sold for. I'm thinking sellers are getting cold feet about auctions, at least for now.
Talked to the seller for that empty TG16 CD unit box today, apparently someone offered him $550. And will accept if the buyer goes outside eBay, really hope he's lying. Especially since one with an actual CD unit included sold for $800.
Yeah, lots of auctions for games are going for a little less than usual now. This is good because the market should drop a little for certain games. Then again, I've also noticed that certain auctions that end at a lower then normal price typically end at odd times of the day.
Quote from: Keith Courage on 11/14/2017, 02:35 AMYeah, lots of auctions for games are going for a little less than usual now. This is good because the market should drop a little for certain games. Then again, I've also noticed that certain auctions that end at a lower then normal price typically end at odd times of the day.
The problem is there is almost no incentive (or deterrent) for a seller to use an auction over a BIN unless they really just want to sell the item/need the cash ASAP. So you get less auctions, but tons of BIN listings where people just sit on shit at high prices until it sells.
Quote from: guest on 11/14/2017, 12:49 PMQuote from: Keith Courage on 11/14/2017, 02:35 AMYeah, lots of auctions for games are going for a little less than usual now. This is good because the market should drop a little for certain games. Then again, I've also noticed that certain auctions that end at a lower then normal price typically end at odd times of the day.
The problem is there is almost no incentive (or deterrent) for a seller to use an auction over a BIN unless they really just want to sell the item/need the cash ASAP. So you get less auctions, but tons of BIN listings where people just sit on shit at high prices until it sells.
Like that infamous Bonk 3 manual.
There's a black and white Canadian Bonk 3 manual up for 200$. Makes me want to puke.
Quote from: Freeway2 on 11/15/2017, 05:16 PMThere's a black and white Canadian Bonk 3 manual up for 200$. Makes me want to puke.
To be fair, I would think those are pretty rare, no?
Quote from: crazydean on 11/16/2017, 01:07 AMQuote from: Freeway2 on 11/15/2017, 05:16 PMThere's a black and white Canadian Bonk 3 manual up for 200$. Makes me want to puke.
To be fair, I would think those are pretty rare, no?
They are insanely rare.
Quote from: crazydean on 11/16/2017, 01:07 AMQuote from: Freeway2 on 11/15/2017, 05:16 PMThere's a black and white Canadian Bonk 3 manual up for 200$. Makes me want to puke.
To be fair, I would think those are pretty rare, no?
Lol - when I sold mine I counted that manual as a knock against the value... I still can't believe how perverse collecting gets, even though I was "there" myself...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-TurboGrafx-sealed-plastic/202091455783?epid=56246475&hash=item2f0d96e527:g:UcAAAOSw46BZuaAL
SEALED YOU GUYS! Keep in mind that the seller might have been from a pack-in. Also, it "comes from my personal condition".
I see stains on the bag and scratches on the card. Eww.
How could there be scratches? It's still sealed from when it was packed in with a Turbo!
OH that flipper . . . hahahaha
I hope he sees you guys making fun of his dumb listing
Sealed in a ziploc baggie. Totally legit! :lol:
aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiids
Kinda interested in that afterburner controller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-BUNDLE-GAMES-CONSOLES-ACCESSORYS/322796735741?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D669ac40a8f044eaa8305a2cc7f33bcf9%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%253A0a26b176-d466-11e7-b68b-74dbd180adaf%257Cparentrq%253A03c9b1401600aa14438bd67ffff62f3e%257Ciid%253A1
Quote from: Digi.k on 11/28/2017, 01:07 PMKinda interested in that afterburner controller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-BUNDLE-GAMES-CONSOLES-ACCESSORYS/322796735741?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D669ac40a8f044eaa8305a2cc7f33bcf9%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%253A0a26b176-d466-11e7-b68b-74dbd180adaf%257Cparentrq%253A03c9b1401600aa14438bd67ffff62f3e%257Ciid%253A1
Holy shit thats some lot. I better go check my pants.
Quote from: crazydean on 11/22/2017, 01:11 AMhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Neutopia-II-2-TurboGrafx-sealed-plastic/202091455783?epid=56246475&hash=item2f0d96e527:g:UcAAAOSw46BZuaAL
SEALED YOU GUYS! Keep in mind that the seller might have been from a pack-in. Also, it "comes from my personal condition".
I feel like i have seen this exact thing on a Facebook group recently. Seller is in CO so it's possible.
Quote from: Digi.k on 11/28/2017, 01:07 PMKinda interested in that afterburner controller
giant lot (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEC-PC-ENGINE-BUNDLE-GAMES-CONSOLES-ACCESSORYS/322796735741?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D669ac40a8f044eaa8305a2cc7f33bcf9%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%253A0a26b176-d466-11e7-b68b-74dbd180adaf%257Cparentrq%253A03c9b1401600aa14438bd67ffff62f3e%257Ciid%253A1)
Wowza, that's a lot of neat stuff. What's the controller thingy in front of the virtual cushion?
Wow I did not know they made a Rom2 amp. It looks like a modern day projector. I wonder if it was any good. Looks like a bunch of tweeters.
Quote from: ginoscope on 11/28/2017, 03:31 PMWow I did not know they made a Rom2 amp. It looks like a modern day projector. I wonder if it was any good. Looks like a bunch of tweeters.
it was a sweet sweet set up. a member here has a pretty sweet photo of it all set up. NOW THAT'S A BEEFCASE
(http://www.pc-engine.co.uk/gallery/thumbs/fbdb5720db45ae1a2e898b7089c078c1.jpg)
also since it doesn't get mentioned often it's a pretty awesome site for looking at all the hardware, controllers, and add-ons made.
http://www.pc-engine.co.uk/
(P.S. don't confuse with www.pcengine.co.uk the dash makes a difference :) ALthough it's also a super super fantastic site)
Dang. That's a nice looking set right there. like $6,000 though...
I think this thread should be included in the secrete santa thread, so that I don't get taken while shopping. These prices seem all over the place, I hate ebay.
Soldier blade in its original box went from selling from like 700+ to now $400. Love seeing drops like that
Yar....what did this thing go to? Looks like it must have been a store kiosk panel or something but I couldn't find anything on it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Arcade-Turbo-Grafx-Control-Player-Panel-Assembly-USED-2560/273066658980?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
If it was cheaper, like, a lot a lot a lot cheaper, I'd try to make an arcade stick out of it.
It's an arcade control panel.
Quote from: guest on 02/23/2018, 01:47 PMIt's an arcade control panel.
I was really hoping to see a photo of what it belonged to, but maybe I am misunderstanding it. Does it belong with this? I guess that could explain the lack of photos, being a kit.
https://www.tg-16.com/pce_tg16_JAMMA_conversion_kit.htm
EDIT: opening up the manual to that thing, yup, that's it. Pretty cool.
I apparently missed the insert quarter bit when thinking it was a kiosk thing.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 02/23/2018, 01:55 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 02/23/2018, 01:47 PMIt's an arcade control panel.
I was really hoping to see a photo of what it belonged to, but maybe I am misunderstanding it. Does it belong with this? I guess that could explain the lack of photos, being a kit.
https://www.tg-16.com/pce_tg16_JAMMA_conversion_kit.htm
EDIT: opening up the manual to that thing, yup, that's it. Pretty cool.
I apparently missed the insert quarter bit when thinking it was a kiosk thing.
Here's some more pictures of a full one if you are interested:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12078.msg232964#msg232964
Quote from: guest on 02/24/2018, 01:38 AMHere's some more pictures of a full one if you are interested:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12078.msg232964#msg232964
Very cool, thanks.
Can't say I wouldn't like a TG-16 arcade in the corner of my basement.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 02/24/2018, 10:35 PMQuote from: guest on 02/24/2018, 01:38 AMHere's some more pictures of a full one if you are interested:
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12078.msg232964#msg232964
Very cool, thanks.
Can't say I wouldn't like a TG-16 arcade in the corner of my basement.
Heh, last time I was at Sadler's place it hadn't progressed too much, but of course it's been awhile since I've been up to visit him as well. If he was closer I'd love to hang around and help him rebuild it but it's a bit of a drive to get up there.
Has anyone see the the darkwing duck for tg16 on amazon for 99.99 for just the card i was laughing so hard when i saw it
I'm not saying that isn't ridiculous, but looking on ebay $90 is the lowest price. When did That happen?
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/01/2018, 11:16 PMI'm not saying that isn't ridiculous, but looking on ebay $90 is the lowest price. When did That happen?
I guess all the bad publicity made it too popular ?
Seems to sell routinely for 150+ with a case/instructions. WTH. :roll:
I don't mind ponying up once in a while but the game has to at least be...good.
There actually isn't a real case for the game. It was a late release that came in a plastic tray. But yeah, a guy prints a label and then gets a case off of a Kieth Courage and then can make $50 or more extra lol
I don't have a ton of those later games with no cases but when I need extra cases I just order yakyuu baseball something or other from Japan for like 7 bucks.
Getting those round Hudson stickers off the back is kind of a pain, now I just leave them on so I know it wasn't original.
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/03/2018, 09:37 AMI don't have a ton of those later games with no cases but when I need extra cases I just order yakyuu baseball something or other from Japan for like 7 bucks.
Getting those round Hudson stickers off the back is kind of a pain, now I just leave them on so I know it wasn't original.
I do too, a lot of F1 Circus cases have died at my hands. The easiest way to get the round stickers off for me is to heat them up with a hairdryer or something and it loosens the adhesive. Just don't get it too hot ;)
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2018, 02:48 PMQuote from: GoldenWheels on 03/03/2018, 09:37 AMI don't have a ton of those later games with no cases but when I need extra cases I just order yakyuu baseball something or other from Japan for like 7 bucks.
Getting those round Hudson stickers off the back is kind of a pain, now I just leave them on so I know it wasn't original.
I do too, a lot of F1 Circus cases have died at my hands. The easiest way to get the round stickers off for me is to heat them up with a hairdryer or something and it loosens the adhesive. Just don't get it too hot ;)
Bernie?
Lol yeah, I was thinking of Bernie. Between Lighter fluid to loose adhesive and/or a hair dryer to heat it up I've normally had pretty good luck getting sticker off almost anything I've every tried.
The only thing I've yet to perfect is a good way to get those rental stickers with the thin metal strip in them off. My poor copy of Quackshot looks great except for this one line right across the cart label where one of those security strips screwed me :(
Quote from: guest on 03/03/2018, 02:48 PMI do too, a lot of F1 Circus cases have died at my hands. The easiest way to get the round stickers off for me is to heat them up with a hairdryer or something and it loosens the adhesive. Just don't get it too hot ;)
You savage!....F1 Circus is actually cool game! I like all (3?) of them.
(A few of those Peach Boy non action titles have bit the bullet too to fix some of my loosies)
Spines are pretty easy...I actually cut them through to the "grid" plastic on the back with an exacto knife and chuck the little squares that weren't sticking to anything but air. Then I soak it in water. Voila. But those round Hudson stickers, I'm done screwing with them. I used a window scraper on one, slipped, and was lucky to not have to get stitches.
Quote from: seieienbu on 03/02/2018, 07:51 PMBut yeah, a guy prints a label and then gets a case off of a Kieth Courage and then can make $50 or more extra lol
^^^
Just in time for summer !
(https://i.imgur.com/u4tHrzz.jpg?1)
Sweet hat. I'd pair it with a hot pink polo shirt, with the collar popped of course.
Lol at things people will try to get money for.
Only 500 big ones boys
Quote from: guest on 03/27/2018, 10:11 PMJust in time for summer !
(https://i.imgur.com/u4tHrzz.jpg?1)
I would love that hat, but it is ugly as fuck and no matter how much I would love to waste $500 on TG-16 stuff, I can't justify that much.
But, don't ask what I would be willing to pay, because it would be too much (no, I don't have an actual number in my head, but I know I am stoopid).
Oh, and the best part is that the hat COULD NEVER POSSIBLY FIT MY FAT FUCKING HEAD.
I would love to wear the damn thing and *ONLY* be mocked for its aesthetics, not for its tiny size.
:)
I want a wallet, hat, football, fuck me.
It would be easy to make wallet/football today, but that hat is *not* easy to fake. It seems pretty hard to make a bootleg hat like that.
Quote from: esteban on 04/14/2018, 01:54 PMIt would be easy to make wallet/football today, but that hat is *not* easy to fake. It seems pretty hard to make a bootleg hat like that.
Tobias edition TV Sports Football with a Turbob football replica?
Maybe less crowd appeal it but makes about 1000% times more sense than Dracula X and an energy drink...
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 04/15/2018, 11:16 AMQuote from: esteban on 04/14/2018, 01:54 PMIt would be easy to make wallet/football today, but that hat is *not* easy to fake. It seems pretty hard to make a bootleg hat like that.
Tobias edition TV Sports Football with a Turbob football replica?
Maybe less crowd appeal it but makes about 1000% times more sense than Dracula X and an energy drink...
Jajajjajjajajaja! Exactly, the energy drink was just crazy.
I'm still curious if anyone opened their's. I'm pretty sure it's an awful concoction, but it'd be hilarious if it was the best energy drink you'd ever consume but then you had to get more. After nearly bankrupting yourself buying Dracula X special editions, Tobias would run out of energy drinks. There would be no way to get more legitimately; you'd go mad searching the web but you'd know that never again would you be able to satiate your thirst. Only one path would remain open to you; you'd hunt down and murder all the collectards who proudly purchased a Tobias set by stalking their facebooks.
Was it worth it? Of course; even for just one more drop the quest would be worth it. Every innocent Youtube Collectard you slew would yield 4 more cans. You'd have a stats sheet where you'd count out how many persons you killed until, at last, the final purchaser of the Dracula X boxed set was found. Then, lying in a pile of Dracula X energy drinks and bootleg CDs, you'd pass on. A trail of energy drink dribbling out of the corner of your mouth with a smile on your face. You drank them all. You drank them all.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Funny.... except for the 'innocent' bit.
:cook:
QuoteFunny.... except for the 'innocent' bit.
My bad. My head wasn't on straight because of the Dracula X Energy Drinks, you see.
Must. Get. NRG. Naow.
Still. Must. Get. NRG. Naow.
It's probably just dirty bathwater put into old recycled bottles with his labels on it.
Quote from: geise on 04/22/2018, 02:04 PMIt's probably just dirty bathwater put into old recycled bottles with his labels on it.
That seems like too much effort!
Ha!
[emoji4]
(AKA "raw water" is all the rage now, apparently)
I've read articles about that but I refuse to believe it's really a thing. With that said, I think I said the same thing about anti-vaxers and flat earthers. Flat earthers are the dumbest people I've ever heard of.
$219 for Dynastic Hero...............
.........manual!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Instruction-Manual-EX-Condition/152666094928?hash=item238b9bbd50:g:w88AAOSwriZZlGPK (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Dynastic-Hero-Turbo-Duo-TurboGrafx-16-CD-Instruction-Manual-EX-Condition/152666094928?hash=item238b9bbd50:g:w88AAOSwriZZlGPK)
I'm in this real awkward position where I'm thankful I have those $5 tobias bootlegs, but I'm also embarassed to own them.
Though I wish someone who hadn't either lied about authenticity or profited from fan translations without asking (or both of these things) was making them, I'm happy to have gotten some cheap reproductions of otherwise stupidly expensive games.
Yeah, if anyone else was making repros I'd likely be happy to buy the rest of the CD games that I'm missing yet unwilling to purchase at going rates but the ones I got from Bernie et all are quite serviceable.
Quote from: Psycho Punch on 04/23/2018, 01:35 PMI'm in this real awkward position where I'm thankful I have those $5 tobias bootlegs, but I'm also embarassed to own them.
Same
I'm not super up to date on my TG-16 game rarity, but is there something in this lot that is super rare?!
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626 (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626)
Quote from: TaoPaiPai on 04/24/2018, 10:44 AMI'm not super up to date on my TG-16 game rarity, but is there something in this lot that is super rare?!
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626 (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626)
Parasol Stars is the priciest one of the bunch, but even it's not that expensive (~$75).
Quote from: TaoPaiPai on 04/24/2018, 10:44 AMI'm not super up to date on my TG-16 game rarity, but is there something in this lot that is super rare?!
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626 (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626)
That is coming out to be about $56 per game. $56 for Keith Courage? WTF?!?!
Quote from: CaptSlow on 04/24/2018, 11:33 AMQuote from: TaoPaiPai on 04/24/2018, 10:44 AMI'm not super up to date on my TG-16 game rarity, but is there something in this lot that is super rare?!
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626 (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51792626)
That is coming out to be about $56 per game. $56 for Keith Courage? WTF?!?!
That's hilarious. I've been looking at some of the retro gaming items on auction there recently and the prices they get up to are just insane. I have no idea what the people on there are thinking.
Here's another one that shocked me (non-TG16)
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51119647 (https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/51119647)
I have a feeling that people who bid ridiculous amounts on these are counting them as "donations" to Goodwill, and then itemizing and writing them down as deductions. Honestly, it's the only reason that makes sense to me, as shopgoodwill stuff routinely goes way over eBay prices.
Quote from: DildoKKKobold on 04/24/2018, 03:51 PMI have a feeling that people who bid ridiculous amounts on these are counting them as "donations" to Goodwill, and then itemizing and writing them down as deductions. Honestly, it's the only reason that makes sense to me, as shopgoodwill stuff routinely goes way over eBay prices.
That actually makes sense. I've never really pondered the whole "why" part of it but I've definitely noticed the trend of lots of bids on auctions and winding up at higher than ebay prices in the end on goodwill stuff.
They might overpay thinking it's okay because the extra money is going to a good cause, but they're asking for trouble if they're taking a deduction. That's tax evasion.
Yeah, you can deduct stuff you donate, but not things you buy from an a nonprofit. They are providing goods in exchange for money, just like everything else you buy. I wouldn't be surprised if someone was trying to do that though.
i love turbob. i think turbob on ebay is underpriced. please make turbob worth more. turbob deserves it. karl marx loves turbob.
I'm pretty sure Karl Marx would want the price on turbo to go down so that the people could afford it and not just the top 1%.
#-o
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Turbografx-16-CD-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-FX-UNIT-YUKI-The-Henshin-Engine-Game/222935556267?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
I'm sure that's a fake auction with shill bidding.
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/28/2018, 12:53 PMI'm sure that's a fake auction with shill bidding.
That's how Saru advertises. O:)
If the people who make a game want to gauge on ebay I think I'm okay with that.
People need dat OBI!
communist turbob? hmmm? ummm? great idea!!!!!
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/28/2018, 05:45 PMIf the people who make a game want to gauge on ebay I think I'm okay with that.
Oh hell if that's him then for sure, I agree.
https://m.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Console-w-box-READ-DESCRIPTION-AS-IS-TurboDuo-Turbo-Grafx-Matching-s/152995434243?hash=item239f3d0f03:g:u4IAAOSw~TBa3te5#vi__app-cvip-panel
I love my Duo so much it looks just like this every time I get done playing it.
Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/29/2018, 09:15 PMhttps://m.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-Console-w-box-READ-DESCRIPTION-AS-IS-TurboDuo-Turbo-Grafx-Matching-s/152995434243?hash=item239f3d0f03:g:u4IAAOSw~TBa3te5#vi__app-cvip-panel
I love my Duo so much it looks just like this every time I get done playing it.
Guide to keeping crusty semen off your Turbo Duo
1) Don't beat your meat while facing your system
The End
Eew. That looks like somebody took the fake link in my sig a little bit too seriously. Something like Cumonvintageconsoles.com
Lesson for today: Quit while you're ahead.
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