Magical Chase Waiting List

alexsduo · 01/29/2012, 08:34 PM

And now, the 5 games mentioned, are in the $1000 dollar range.

Oh, and someone will for sure reference this thread on ebay.

jayamine · 01/29/2012, 10:27 PM

Nah, only Dynastic goes for near that. I can't imagine Godzilla ever going that high. We know Dungeon Explorer was 1000 (but the second run was missing original instructions). TZD bought about 250 each of Terraforming and Beyond Shadowgate, but those two definitely hit stores, so the actual number will be much harder to come by. And what about Exile 2? SOmeone would have to track down Vic for that one. He's over at Sunsoft now, I hear. (Maybe they'll get bought by Konami next.)

Also, certain other things to consider ... Bonk 3 had a chip release easily doubling the total number access to that game. And come to think of it, since the chip came out almost alongside the CD, I bet Steve has that number too!

M&M3 came out on several platforms, so it's not hard to find in general (hence it's only valuable to Turbo Collectors).

Beyond Shadowgate on the other hand was Duo exclusive (the PC version was cancelled ... even though the Duo version was technically a port).

And there's always popularity and hype to consider. Take a game like Flintstones 2 for NES. I'm sure they did 1500-3000 easy, but that games sells for well over a thousand just on notoriety.

Or what about people claiming the Gold N64 Zelda cart is rare even though they made 100,000? And that thing still goes for fifty bucks in box ... because it's Zelda.

Lots of factors ... that's why playing with the second hand game market is called "speculating."

VestCunt · 01/29/2012, 11:19 PM

Quote from: alexsduo on 01/29/2012, 08:34 PMAnd now, the 5 games mentioned, are in the $1000 dollar range.

Oh, and someone will for sure reference this thread on ebay.

Everything we do on this board (with the possible exceptions of raffles, homebrews, system repairs, and fighting) slowly drives prices up. We review games, which creates hype. We answer "how-much-is-this-worth?" questions and post meaningless price guides, codifying each game's value and creating fewer good deals. We share the locations of our secret brick-and-mortar stores and post links to the rare online dealers with cheap goods. We kindly inform greenhorns that "ah, hey dude, your 'complete collection' is missing the Players' Stats book. And those Working Designs games had cardboard sleeves." We heighten the sense of scarcity with "waiting list" threads and desperate WTB posts.

I used to worry about the consequences of some of these actions, but it's a lost cause. Regardless, whatever information we post here is disseminated to the rest of the internet very slowly. As Jayamine pointed out, the retro bros surfing Racketboy and Wikipedia don't have their facts straight; they probably never will. The whippersnappers of "Generation Me", or "Generation O", or whatever you want to call it, are too busy texting and drinking PBR to do any research. We've been posting concise lists of the different CD/Turbochip packaging schemes as long as I've been here, yet noobs continue to raise the question almost once a month.

SignOfZeta · 01/29/2012, 11:25 PM

You make some good points. I'm going to stop posting in this tread and get in on the import JRPG action in Plays Well Together thread. Too much talk about stupid fucking pieces of paper, not enough actual obeying.

Arkhan Asylum · 01/30/2012, 10:44 AM

its because the average person is also a gamer.

and the average person is a dumbass.

DragonmasterDan · 01/30/2012, 11:22 AM

Quote from: guest on 01/29/2012, 11:19 PMEverything we do on this board (with the possible exceptions of raffles, homebrews, system repairs, and fighting) slowly drives prices up. We review games, which creates hype. We answer "how-much-is-this-worth?" questions and post meaningless price guides, codifying each game's value and creating fewer good deals. We share the locations of our secret brick-and-mortar stores and post links to the rare online dealers with cheap goods. We kindly inform greenhorns that "ah, hey dude, your 'complete collection' is missing the Players' Stats book. And those Working Designs games had cardboard sleeves." We heighten the sense of scarcity with "waiting list" threads and desperate WTB posts.

I used to worry about the consequences of some of these actions, but it's a lost cause. Regardless, whatever information we post here is disseminated to the rest of the internet very slowly. As Jayamine pointed out, the retro bros surfing Racketboy and Wikipedia don't have their facts straight; they probably never will. The whippersnappers of "Generation Me", or "Generation O", or whatever you want to call it, are too busy texting and drinking PBR to do any research. We've been posting concise lists of the different CD/Turbochip packaging schemes as long as I've been here, yet noobs continue to raise the question almost once a month.

This is why I didn't have a problem with producing some sort of a general price list. Because this information sneaks out to begin with, perhaps more importantly because people will use sites like the extremely flawed videogames.pricecharting.com as a reference if the community doesn't provide the information.

alexsduo · 01/30/2012, 07:39 PM

If I had slightly more drive, I would take a list of all turbob releases cd and hu, and then make a price list, and then for the price, naturally put the cymbol for infinity. Then I, along with most of you, would be filthy rich, then I would retire and stroke my priceless games once a day with a white cotton glove. Then, I would do pce, and every other vintage system.

jayamine · 01/30/2012, 07:41 PM

You wouldn't be filthy rich unless you sold them. And if you're rich without them, what would you stroke then?

(One day, I'll learn when to keep my mouth shut.)

alexsduo · 01/30/2012, 08:05 PM

obviously you know nothing of the stock market. You can leverage, borrow and steal, and it just has to look good on paper

This would be very similar, ima just go to my bank, and show them my "assets"

jayamine · 01/30/2012, 08:31 PM

touche LMAO

alexsduo · 01/30/2012, 10:10 PM

what is your icon btw? Is it a tg in a glass case?

jayamine · 01/30/2012, 10:17 PM

the very first tg-16 to ever roll off the assembly line. I was its keeper for a few months. It's only ever had 3 owners (not counting me since I didn't own it)

DragonmasterDan · 01/31/2012, 05:24 AM

Quote from: jayamine on 01/30/2012, 10:17 PMthe very first tg-16 to ever roll off the assembly line. I was its keeper for a few months. It's only ever had 3 owners (not counting me since I didn't own it)

Dream TR has it now if I recall correctly.

MotherGunner · 01/31/2012, 01:34 PM

Isn't that the rude ass guy who was selling his TZD/RedFrog stock?

SMF · 01/31/2012, 04:17 PM

So just curious, Who's all on the waiting list now lol.

DesmondThe3rd · 02/01/2012, 02:32 PM

Quote from: SMF on 01/31/2012, 04:17 PMSo just curious, Who's all on the waiting list now lol.

I'm on the list and I have the game too!

SMF · 02/01/2012, 04:54 PM

Ok, I have the game also, But I'm deff not on the list. Let someone get the game that don't have it Mr. Greedy.

DesmondThe3rd · 02/02/2012, 11:08 AM

Quote from: SMF on 02/01/2012, 04:54 PMOk, I have the game also, But I'm deff not on the list. Let someone get the game that don't have it Mr. Greedy.

C'mon, I was kidding there. Has anyone gotten the game Magical Chase by posting their name on this list in the first place?

CrackTiger · 02/02/2012, 12:45 PM

I think that the only people agreeing to this list pact are the same people who want to be on the list. So unless some of you manage to find two cheap copies of MC, I don't think it's going to work out.

SMF · 02/03/2012, 05:03 PM

Quote from: DesmondThe3rd on 02/02/2012, 11:08 AM
Quote from: SMF on 02/01/2012, 04:54 PMOk, I have the game also, But I'm deff not on the list. Let someone get the game that don't have it Mr. Greedy.
C'mon, I was kidding there. Has anyone gotten the game Magical Chase by posting their name on this list in the first place?

Yea I know you was lol. I ont think anyones gonna sell a copy but go O YEA THERE'S A WAITING LIST lol. Its all good lol.

alexsduo · 02/04/2012, 01:51 PM

Well, the waiting list has not worked for me, YET. However, I do think it is a good idea.

Things happen, you get an extra copy, trade, or are done collecting. A friend of mine, who is a huge collector, recently decided he wants to get rid of a lot of stuff, which boggles my mind. In my current state of mind, I would never sell anything, unless I had a double.

I just figure, it is better to sell a copy to someone on here, for the insane amount they go for, to another member, rather than at the same price to some d-bag on ebay.

VestCunt · 02/04/2012, 04:12 PM

Quote from: alexsduo on 02/04/2012, 01:51 PMWell, the waiting list has not worked for me, YET.

Oh, that's right. The "waiting list." Who all signed on to your list again? Please tell who's next in the docket so I can sell them my extra copy.

CrackTiger · 02/04/2012, 04:24 PM

Quote from: alexsduo on 02/04/2012, 01:51 PMWell, the waiting list has not worked for me, YET. However, I do think it is a good idea.

Things happen, you get an extra copy, trade, or are done collecting. A friend of mine, who is a huge collector, recently decided he wants to get rid of a lot of stuff, which boggles my mind. In my current state of mind, I would never sell anything, unless I had a double.

I just figure, it is better to sell a copy to someone on here, for the insane amount they go for, to another member, rather than at the same price to some d-bag on ebay.

So what is the agreed upon price that list members are not allowrd to pay above, lest they turn a fellow pcefx member into a d-bag?

NecroPhile · 02/06/2012, 10:49 AM

Quote from: alexsduo on 02/04/2012, 01:51 PMI just figure, it is better to sell a copy to someone on here, for the insane amount they go for, to another member, rather than at the same price to some d-bag on ebay.

If you're want to pay insane eBay prices for a Magical Chase.... why not go to eBay?

CrackTiger · 02/06/2012, 01:21 PM

Quote from: NecroPhile on 02/06/2012, 10:49 AM
Quote from: alexsduo on 02/04/2012, 01:51 PMI just figure, it is better to sell a copy to someone on here, for the insane amount they go for, to another member, rather than at the same price to some d-bag on ebay.
If you're want to pay insane eBay prices for a Magical Chase.... why not go to eBay?

Someone always beats him to the BIN or outbids him at the last second.

SMF · 02/06/2012, 06:35 PM

The sad truth is someone will get bashed on here for asking $1500 for Magical Chase but in a private message a forum member will buy it and won't say a word and the thread will dissapear....Till the next 1 comes to sell

alexsduo · 02/07/2012, 12:43 AM

I have been checking that online place, but I just feel it would be nice to buy (trade haha!) from someone here...

Alt-Nintega · 02/07/2012, 10:02 AM

Quote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 06:35 PMThe sad truth is someone will get bashed on here for asking $1500 for Magical Chase but in a private message a forum member will buy it and won't say a word and the thread will dissapear....Till the next 1 comes to sell

I guess thats the ugly side of business.

MasonSushi · 02/08/2012, 11:37 AM

Quote from: SMF on 02/06/2012, 06:35 PMThe sad truth is someone will get bashed on here for asking $1500 for Magical Chase but in a private message a forum member will buy it and won't say a word and the thread will dissapear....Till the next 1 comes to sell

You are so right. So many people want it they will pay high prices. The thing is not only the seller gets a verbal beatdown for selling it at a high price, the buyer gets mocked and insulted for paying over what some would consider a reasonable price. So instead of posting, a lot of quiet PM's go on. I wouldn't doubt that maybe some of the people that give the verbal lashings might be ones that offer or in the past have purchased like that. Personally I think the game is way over priced. Yes, i know you can get a PCE version a lot cheaper with a case. But for some they want the set and every collector has their standards.

VestCunt · 02/08/2012, 07:19 PM

Quote from: MasonSushi on 02/08/2012, 11:37 AMSo instead of posting, a lot of quiet PM's go on.

I received one of those silent PMs a couple years ago. The guy seemed to mistake me for someone who was actively looking for MC, as I hadn't put the word out for some time. He said he had multiple copies and didn't seem too interested in either my hefty trade bait or my working-class-income offers. He also never got back to me with references. Caveat emptor.

CrackTiger · 02/08/2012, 07:35 PM

I've had a few people I've never heard of ask me to sell them my copy. I think that most of the secret PM chatting is done by people who never post and only join to try to get a few deals.

SMF · 02/08/2012, 11:39 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/08/2012, 07:35 PMI've had a few people I've never heard of ask me to sell them my copy. I think that most of the secret PM chatting is done by people who never post and only join to try to get a few deals.

O I agree on that, I seen people join the forums create a WTB THREAD and get what they want and never sow up on here again. Reason why I'm all for not selling to new members until they get active in the community. That why the real die hards have a shot at enjoyng some great games at a reasonable price and we don't get scamed by a ebayer looking to get a good game for $8 and it showing up on ebay for $40.

Alt-Nintega · 02/09/2012, 09:21 AM

Quote from: MasonSushi on 02/08/2012, 11:37 AMSo instead of posting, a lot of quiet PM's go on. I wouldn't doubt that maybe some of the people that give the verbal lashings might be ones that offer or in the past have purchased like that.

Yeah, I can see that happening a lot. It's called human nature. Not just in the example you brought up, it's like that in anything.

Shrapnoid · 02/09/2012, 12:23 PM

The worst over pay I ever did on one was when a guy at a Funco-Land store told me his roommate had Sinistron (This was many years ago) and I started badgering him about asking the guy if he'd take this amount or that amount.

Needless to say, I got played for $40.00 and ended up with just the game in a cracked case with a missing stabilizer.

I knew even back then, I'd over payed but, at the time was under the impression that the game was ultra rare.

CrackTiger · 02/09/2012, 12:42 PM

What year was that? That's not a bad price for an uncommon used game that wasn't sold in Canada. I would have had to import it bitd, the same as any PC Engine game. If it was after the Turbo line was discontinued, but before eBay took off, it still would have been hard to find in the wild.

Shrapnoid · 02/09/2012, 01:03 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/09/2012, 12:42 PMWhat year was that? That's not a bad price for an uncommon used game that wasn't sold in Canada. I would have had to import it bitd, the same as any PC Engine game. If it was after the Turbo line was discontinued, but before eBay took off, it still would have been hard to find in the wild.

Talking to me or someone else? You didn't quote so, I'm uncertain.

Alt-Nintega · 02/09/2012, 01:09 PM

Quote from: Shrapnoid on 02/09/2012, 01:03 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/09/2012, 12:42 PMWhat year was that? That's not a bad price for an uncommon used game that wasn't sold in Canada. I would have had to import it bitd, the same as any PC Engine game. If it was after the Turbo line was discontinued, but before eBay took off, it still would have been hard to find in the wild.
Talking to me or someone else? You didn't quote so, I'm uncertain.

he is just asking you what year was that in.

btw, damn, Funco Land. You brought back so many memories. I havent heard that name in years.

Mishran · 02/09/2012, 01:13 PM

What is considered fair price varies from person to person. The more money a person has to throw around, the more the "fair" price tends to rise. For example, one individual may find $300 for a near mint copy of Might and Magic 3 to be gouging while the next guy figures it a good price for a game that is very difficult to locate. Money talk and bullshit walks, remember?

NecroPhile · 02/09/2012, 02:40 PM

Quote from: Mishran on 02/09/2012, 01:13 PMFor example, one individual may find $300 for a near mint copy of Might and Magic 3 to be gouging while the next guy figures it a good price for a game that is very difficult to locate.

I'd rather buy one for $60.

geise · 02/09/2012, 02:42 PM

Haha that didn't last long.

blueraven · 02/11/2012, 03:17 AM

PunkCryborg · 02/22/2012, 04:00 PM

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9425936
Anyone win this?

Sadler · 02/22/2012, 04:30 PM

Quote from: elabit on 02/22/2012, 04:00 PMhttp://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9425936
Anyone win this?

Wow. I'm going to start making a nightly trek to the local good will.

esteban · 02/22/2012, 04:52 PM

Quote from: Sadler on 02/22/2012, 04:30 PM
Quote from: elabit on 02/22/2012, 04:00 PMhttp://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9425936
Anyone win this?
Wow. I'm going to start making a nightly trek to the local good will.

The hardware was 85% dust. But Magical Chase was just sitting on top of the HuCARDS.

Goddamn.

VestCunt · 02/22/2012, 07:55 PM

Well, that's depressing.

...Say, can we kill this thread yet?

PunkCryborg · 02/22/2012, 08:13 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/22/2012, 07:55 PMWell, that's depressing.

...Say, can we kill this thread yet?

NOT UNTIL ALEX GETS HIM SOME MC TAIL

CrackTiger · 02/22/2012, 10:12 PM

Quote from: elabit on 02/22/2012, 04:00 PMhttp://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9425936
Anyone win this?

Wow, that's actually not a good deal, even with Magical Chase included.

Hopefully someone who already owns MC snagged that lot and will offer the double to the person at the top of the waiting list.

alexsduo · 02/23/2012, 01:28 PM

Wow... I go to thrift stores all the time, I have never seen anything TG related, closest thing was a hudson snes multiplayer tap, and some Hudson games... I would have bid on this if I saw it, but probably would have lost it... How did they manage to put mc on top?! That is crazy.. Another $56 and change to ship it, shame on you goodwill...

Also, I wanted to clarify, it is NOT that I cannot find MC for sale... The issue is that people are in Canada, or in a different US state, and they don't want to sent it via the mail, to a stranger... Which I can definitely understand. There are some logistics, which are problematic, mostly with the seller's unwillingness to take electronic payment, or my unwillingness to send a money order to someone I do not know in another state with little recourse. So, once again, I apologize for pimping my shit hard, it was wrong, and annoying, however, I figure that there is a lot less potential for burnage on this forum, vs a random person... Hence, said waiting list...

I paid someone for Earthbound with book, and Euro Castlvania (forgot which one), with paypal ( would have been a good deal, not outrageous). He lived in the same state as me, had pics, had a "gamer" name, and etc. I sent the money, never heard anything again, had to dispute, got my money back, never heard from guy.. So, I am weary of getting to deal with these kind of people...

Arkhan Asylum · 02/27/2012, 09:14 AM

Quote from: alexsduo on 02/23/2012, 01:28 PMWow... I go to thrift stores all the time, I have never seen anything TG related, closest thing was a hudson snes multiplayer tap, and some Hudson games... I would have bid on this if I saw it, but probably would have lost it... How did they manage to put mc on top?! That is crazy.. Another $56 and change to ship it, shame on you goodwill...

Goodwill keeps things they can make mad $$ on in the back and lists it on their site.

As for "shame on goodwill", at least the obscene amount of money they made is going to something useful. They're a charity, lol. So now some poor kid can have food or some shit.

hell for 900$, an entire homeless shelter probably got some steak.

PunkCryborg · 02/27/2012, 09:36 AM

Yeah that's true, kind of like the ultimate middle finger to MC price gougers. A charity getting the dough. That's a lot of money though to drop on untested goods.

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