Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )

[Bernie]

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.

[BigusSchmuck]

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

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?

[jperryss]

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?

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).

[FiftyQuid]

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

[PunkCryborg]

I should sell my sealed one, I can put my kid through college.
Or not.......

[KnightWarrior]

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

[JapanTokei]

WTF!!!!   Sinitron is a shut game too... its soooooo slow.

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

[CPTRAVE]

Sinistron for 293 that is crazy..why would anyone pay that much..

[Bernie]

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

Thats freaking insane.

[wilykat]

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?

[Mathius]

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

Thats freaking insane. 

Something smells fishy with that one. I paid $16 for my copy just a few weeks ago.

[bartre]

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

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!"

[Opethian]

hate shill bidders. another reason why Ebay is NOT A FUCKING PRICE GUIDE
I hope DarkKobold sees this

[Flare65]

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

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.

[LostFlunky]

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

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...

[Mathius]

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

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?

[LostFlunky]

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

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...

[bartre]

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.

[LostFlunky]

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.

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..

[FiftyQuid]

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?

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.

[wilykat]

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.

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.

[SMF]

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

[wilykat]

Get those $50 NWC repro, spray paint it gold, pass it off 

[FiftyQuid]

That NWC still has me frazzled.  It's beyond dumb. 

[DildoKKKobold]

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?

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. 

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...

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.

[NecroPhile]

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.
...........
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. 

[DildoKKKobold]

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.
...........
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. 

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.
...........
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.

[NecroPhile]

LOL, 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.

[DildoKKKobold]

LOL, 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).

[NecroPhile]

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).

It does plenty of good as 'proof' of what a game is supposedly worth when it is relisted.

[hizaygizirlz]

LOL, 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.

[8bitForLife]

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.

[FiftyQuid]

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.

I've seen Psychosis go for under $40.  Cyber-Core at $26 is pretty good if it's in box.

[Sparky]

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).

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?

[FiftyQuid]

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.

[tpivette]

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?

[FiftyQuid]

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?

99.9% positive feedback with 11,000+ so I'd guess it's an honest mistake and that he just doesn't know.

[roflmao]

I can't believe Ys Books I & II + Ys Book III just sold for nearly $100   

[FiftyQuid]

I can't believe Ys Books I & II + Ys Book III just sold for nearly $100   

That sold?!  It's been relisted over 6 times!  What a waste of money.  Good games, but that's too much $$$.

[CPTRAVE]

Oh wow that sucks now everyone is going to start selling Y's 1,2,3 at higher prices. DAM!

[Bernie]

I dont think its too bad.  45 bucks each.  Little hight for Book 1&2 but not a total rip off.

[FiftyQuid]

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.

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.

[soop]

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.

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.

[8bitForLife]

i sent a polite msg too

[jperryss]

i 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.

[FiftyQuid]

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 see the report button.  After that I'm brought to a new area with four drop down lists.  Not of the options apply though.

[soop]

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.

[NecroPhile]

Somewhat impolite message sent. 

[FiftyQuid]

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.

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.

[DildoKKKobold]

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.

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)