Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)

FiftyQuid · 10/01/2012, 11:37 PM

This thread is for auctions on turbo items where the seller just creates a bad listing. It's not about gouging, it's just about people that take photos with their thumb in the photo, half their living room in the photo, or a description that is completely unreadable.

Here is the first example; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-in-original-jewel-case-/110959363096?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d5b18418

One word - ZOOM. Every camera with a lens has a zoom for a reason. Use it!

PunkCryborg · 10/01/2012, 11:42 PM

you must be bored

FiftyQuid · 10/01/2012, 11:47 PM

Quote from: PunkCryborg on 10/01/2012, 11:42 PMyou must be bored

A little. Too obvious?

LostFlunky · 10/01/2012, 11:53 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/01/2012, 11:37 PMThis thread is for auctions on turbo items where the seller just creates a bad listing. It's not about gouging, it's just about people that take photos with their thumb in the photo, half their living room in the photo, or a description that is completely unreadable.

Here is the first example; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blazing-Lazers-TurboGrafx-16-1989-in-original-jewel-case-/110959363096?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19d5b18418

One word - ZOOM. Every camera with a lens has a zoom for a reason. Use it!

If you squint you can see that there is a game floating in that badly shimmed "cappuccino foam" counter top...

Flare65 · 10/02/2012, 12:01 AM

OK, I'm not sure where to talk about this particular auction so I'll start the discussion in this thread.... Here is the auction link....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-CD-System-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-/190733277383?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c6896d8c7

I'm not going to bash on the seller, but he states that the "rare Turbo-DuoTap" had to be custom ordered from Hudson and they were hand made. Did Hudson ever offer this? It kinda sounds like something Turbo Zone Direct might have done. Correct me if I am wrong, but all that is needed to make one of these is a screwdriver? Just take each tap apart and swap cables and re assemble right?

Also, his copy of Dungeon Explorer 2 looks a little odd. Has anyone ever seen that particular instruction book art for it? Looks like a burned/home made copy to me.

FiftyQuid · 10/02/2012, 12:12 AM

@Flare65 - Glad you asked this because I was wondering the very same thing. I've never heard anyone mention this before. Custom ordered from Hudson Soft? Why would they do this? There's no money in it for them.

Frank_fjs · 10/02/2012, 01:27 AM

Custom ordered my arse, that's a DIY job.

SignOfZeta · 10/02/2012, 01:37 AM

I sort of vaguely remember TZD selling some kind of cable swapped item, maybe it was this? Maybe it was TG-16 pads with Duo leads on them? Maybe I imagined this?

Anyway, I sure wish eBay would bring back insertion fees. The starting bid on that lot is $850. The starting bid Seems ridiculous to me.

MrFulci · 10/02/2012, 03:36 AM

Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/02/2012, 01:27 AMCustom ordered my arse, that's a DIY job.

It's been a while since I last posted here, but every so often I skim through posts here to see what's new for sale, whether Mysterious song was ever finished, etc.

I can confirm, TZD did sell these types of taps. They were sold in their catalog as, "Reverse Duo Taps" and "Reverse Turbo Taps". One allowed 5 Duo controllers on a TG-16 system, the other 5 TG-16 controllers on a DUO/PCE system.

They were featured for sell in many catalogs, but in the late 90's or so, as stock depleted, they left their catalog.

I also recall the awesome deal, of 5 controllers, and a tap. You could order either the TG16 combo pack, or the DUO combo pack. It was something crazy cheap (Considering todays prices for new stuff), $50 or so for 5 controllers and a tap. It was sold as the, "Bomberman Party Pack" or something to that effect.

PCEngineHell · 10/02/2012, 03:39 AM

Yeah TZD sold them and also early on when they sold SF II Champ if you ordered a 6 button pad and requested it they would change out the cord on that also. As far as the rest of the auction goes, does the seller even once mention if the CD system still works or not? Its hard to tell...

tpivette · 10/02/2012, 04:33 AM

Seller claims Neutopia 2 game only is included in this lot, but the flash from his camera left such a horrible glare on the loose game, its hard to tell WHAT it is! Neutopia 2... or... Keith Courage? Why would they post that horrible picture? Take another one, you lazy ass!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200825621690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

majors · 10/02/2012, 09:50 AM

Quote from: tpivette on 10/02/2012, 04:33 AMWhy would they post that horrible picture? Take another one, you lazy ass!

Maybe he was low on film...you know how expensive that can be!

hoobs88 · 10/02/2012, 10:19 AM

Quote from: tpivette on 10/02/2012, 04:33 AMSeller claims Neutopia 2 game only is included in this lot, but the flash from his camera left such a horrible glare on the loose game, its hard to tell WHAT it is! Neutopia 2... or... Keith Courage? Why would they post that horrible picture? Take another one, you lazy ass!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200825621690?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It is Neutopia 2. I can tell from the artwork. But it is indeed a terrible photo.

turboswimbz · 10/02/2012, 11:22 AM

Quote from: MrFulci on 10/02/2012, 03:36 AM
Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/02/2012, 01:27 AMCustom ordered my arse, that's a DIY job.
It's been a while since I last posted here, but every so often I skim through posts here to see what's new for sale, whether Mysterious song was ever finished, etc.

I can confirm, TZD did sell these types of taps. They were sold in their catalog as, "Reverse Duo Taps" and "Reverse Turbo Taps". One allowed 5 Duo controllers on a TG-16 system, the other 5 TG-16 controllers on a DUO/PCE system.

They were featured for sell in many catalogs, but in the late 90's or so, as stock depleted, they left their catalog.

I also recall the awesome deal, of 5 controllers, and a tap. You could order either the TG16 combo pack, or the DUO combo pack. It was something crazy cheap (Considering todays prices for new stuff), $50 or so for 5 controllers and a tap. It was sold as the, "Bomberman Party Pack" or something to that effect.

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I actually have one of these! won it in a lot with 5 turbo duo pads/turbo duo/ and Gate of thunder disk! kinda neat.

FiftyQuid · 10/02/2012, 11:29 AM

These listing are what inspired me to create this thread. I'm not sure what the seller was trying to accomplish here. Either way, I know there was some PhotoShop cutting going on. The end result is still terribly bad.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andre-Panza-Kick-Boxing-TurboGrafx-16-1991-cart-only-/230855601217?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35c010ec41

LostFlunky · 10/02/2012, 11:33 AM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/02/2012, 11:29 AMThese listing are what inspired me to create this thread. I'm not sure what the seller was trying to accomplish here. Either way, I know there was some PhotoShop cutting going on. The end result is still terribly bad.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andre-Panza-Kick-Boxing-TurboGrafx-16-1991-cart-only-/230855601217?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35c010ec41

Looks like he is scanning them on a flatbed scanner.

FiftyQuid · 10/02/2012, 11:35 AM

Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/02/2012, 11:33 AMLooks like he is scanning them on a flatbed scanner.

Ah, that makes sense. Why go to that trouble? If you just have the card and there is nothing wrong with it just grab an image off Google.

LostFlunky · 10/02/2012, 12:29 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/02/2012, 11:35 AM
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/02/2012, 11:33 AMLooks like he is scanning them on a flatbed scanner.
Ah, that makes sense. Why go to that trouble? If you just have the card and there is nothing wrong with it just grab an image off Google.

He wanted to show off the grime in the little grippy area?

CrackTiger · 10/02/2012, 12:41 PM

The mail order store I bought SFII' from bitd also offered Duo/PCE/Turbo cord swapping. Nec and TTi never did. TZD might have, but that's like saying the only way to get a Turbo game in a bubble envelope through the mail bitd was "factory direct".

PikachuWarrior · 10/02/2012, 07:06 PM

looks more like he used a scanner to scan the game, and didn't bother cropping the actual item from the white/empty space.

sadikyo · 10/02/2012, 09:49 PM

I've noticed that seller's pictures before when I was purchasing some GB games. Especially for those, there is the tiniest little GB game in the corner. Apparently he hasn't heard of the 'crop' button.

Or he's an evil genius and his odd way of doing pictures is actually getting him more sales.

My guess would be the former, but who knows.

FiftyQuid · 10/02/2012, 11:22 PM

piehole69 just put up a bunch of listings. Could someone please tell me why sellers won't answer questions? I want to see a photo of one of his listing and I get this if I try to contact him;

"We're sorry we couldn't find an answer for you. Unfortunately, this seller is not able to respond to your question. We suggest reviewing the item again to see if your answer is in the seller's listing."

The description is a one liner that could mean anything, but I can't ask questions? Why do Sellers sell this way? Laziness? Why wouldn't they want more people interested to drive up the price?

FiftyQuid · 10/04/2012, 01:04 PM

Upside down pics. Really?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Order-of-the-Griffon-TurboGrafx-16-One-Time-Listing-No-Relists-Low-Price-/280987239715?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416c250523

NecroPhile · 10/04/2012, 01:54 PM

And a $15 value on the 'professional' custom case.

VestCunt · 10/04/2012, 02:19 PM

Ebay conventions I hate:

*"Professionally cleaned." What the hell does this mean? Did they send it to the "Doc" of fix-a-system-plus fame? Did they take the cart to an Authorized Nintendo Repair Center?

*"This listed has ended because the item is no longer available." Words can't begin to describe my contempt for pussies that cancel auctions to sell privately.

*"like new" loose carts + stock pictures. Ebay condition criteria should be abundantly clear to everyone by now. I don't care how glossy that label is, if it's loose, it must be graded as "acceptable."

*Sellers that speak in the first person plural: "sorry, but we're out of stock" or "sorry, we made a mistake." Sure, this is believable when the seller's feedback is in the tens of thousands and they have hundreds of items listed at any given time, but most of this deceitful, responsibility-abdicating gobbledygook comes from idiots with a dozen games for sale. I refuse to believe that a seller with less feedback then me has a team of employees and a serious business.

FiftyQuid · 10/04/2012, 02:54 PM

@vestcunt - How do you feel about people using the word "collection" for an auction like this;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-Must-See-/110960376538?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d5c0fada

QuoteHello, this is my entire Turbo Grafx-16 collection. 1- consoles, 2 games.

He makes it sound enormous.

VestCunt · 10/04/2012, 03:02 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/04/2012, 02:54 PM@VestCunt - How do you feel about people using the word "collection" for an auction like this;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Collection-Must-See-/110960376538?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d5c0fada

QuoteHello, this is my entire Turbo Grafx-16 collection. 1- consoles, 2 games.
He makes it sound enormous.

That's OK. This is the part that cooks my noodle:

QuoteI RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE LISTING AT ANT TIME.

At least it's not an auction.

HercTNT · 10/04/2012, 03:37 PM

Find the ones that say "New Other". It could refer to a game that taken from a box but otherwise unplayed. It could refer to a new video card pulled from a system that was unused. It is being used by lots of people to sell stuff they reconditioned and attract them to there auction with the word "NEW".

FiftyQuid · 10/04/2012, 04:18 PM

Here's one by our buddy Canada.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280987871771

He steals a graphic from spida1. Duh...

VestCunt · 10/04/2012, 04:33 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/04/2012, 04:18 PMHere's one by our buddy Canada.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280987871771

He steals a graphic from spida1. Duh...

WTF. Sells two games as a "lot of 5". Can't even spell "available."

Arkhan Asylum · 10/04/2012, 05:18 PM

QuoteI RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE LISTING AT ANT TIME.

What the fuck is ant time?

Sounds itchy.

FiftyQuid · 10/04/2012, 05:20 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2012, 04:33 PMWTF. Sells two games as a "lot of 5". Can't even spell "available."

Yeah, I couldn't even figure that part out.

"Lot of 5 others lots"

Then in the description it lists two games and states;

"make me an offer for all 10 games."

On top of that he shows pictures of near perfect boxes, but the listings are for hu cards only. So I'm guessing he just posted the first Google images that come up in a search.

canada · 10/04/2012, 07:08 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/02/2012, 11:29 AMThese listing are what inspired me to create this thread. I'm not sure what the seller was trying to accomplish here. Either way, I know there was some PhotoShop cutting going on. The end result is still terribly bad.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andre-Panza-Kick-Boxing-TurboGrafx-16-1991-cart-only-/230855601217?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35c010ec41

Read what he said... its fucking halarious... i dont know if this guy is chinese or retarded.

canada · 10/04/2012, 07:12 PM

There is 5 lots... @ 2 games = 10.

And get off spida1 dick... he post gay as reviews on YOUTUBE. the msg you sent me on ebay sounds like hes your bf... haahh fag,.

Bernie · 10/04/2012, 07:15 PM

Dude.... what the hell is your problem? Bucci is one of the coolest guys here.....

Bernie · 10/04/2012, 07:17 PM

Quote from: canada on 10/04/2012, 07:12 PMThere is 5 lots... @ 2 games = 10.

And get off spida1 dick... he post gay as reviews on YOUTUBE. the msg you sent me on ebay sounds like hes your bf... haahh fag,.

This is uncalled for.....

CrackTiger · 10/04/2012, 07:28 PM

Quote from: canada on 10/04/2012, 07:08 PM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/02/2012, 11:29 AMThese listing are what inspired me to create this thread. I'm not sure what the seller was trying to accomplish here. Either way, I know there was some PhotoShop cutting going on. The end result is still terribly bad.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andre-Panza-Kick-Boxing-TurboGrafx-16-1991-cart-only-/230855601217?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35c010ec41
Read what he said... its fucking halarious... i dont know if this guy is chinese or retarded.

Since they are located in Quebec, perhaps French is their primary language?

Still better overall English writing than this-

Quotepac land pac man

yo bro

hu cards only - all my games work and are in great condition.

no manuauls or case hu cards and sleeve only - i have other games listed as well , make me offer .

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/02/2012, 11:35 AM
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 10/02/2012, 11:33 AMLooks like he is scanning them on a flatbed scanner.
Ah, that makes sense. Why go to that trouble? If you just have the card and there is nothing wrong with it just grab an image off Google.

They are making the effort to show the actual item for sale. People leave negative feedback over cheap games when they aren't in the condition conjured by their imagination, based on a brief description. A picture of the actual item for sale helps prevent losing a refund claim.

turboswimbz · 10/04/2012, 08:40 PM

Quote from: Bernie on 10/04/2012, 07:17 PM
Quote from: canada on 10/04/2012, 07:12 PMThere is 5 lots... @ 2 games = 10.

And get off spida1 dick... he post gay as reviews on YOUTUBE. the msg you sent me on ebay sounds like hes your bf... haahh fag,.
This is uncalled for.....

Seconded as was the retarded or Chinese comment.

FiftyQuid · 10/04/2012, 09:07 PM

Quote from: canada on 10/04/2012, 07:12 PMAnd get off spida1 dick... he post gay as reviews on YOUTUBE. the msg you sent me on ebay sounds like hes your bf... haahh fag,.

This was my message;

QuoteYou stole an image from the most popular TurboGrafx reviewer on the internet - spida1. Be ashamed of yourself.

You write back;

QuoteThat guys a goof and he has a gay youtube channel. so that makes him the bigggest reviewer... get real

Now I've never met spida1, but I'm positive he's not a fuckwad like yourself. Even if I gave you the benefit of the doubt I'm still sure spida1 isn't as big a dick as you. I'm absolutely certain he's never used a cereal box for anything other than cereal.

sadikyo · 10/04/2012, 10:29 PM

I'm so confused about what happened in this thread, haha.

I'm new here and some of the comments I've seen here aren't exactly the most...inviting.

I'm hoping this is an exception and not the norm.

CGQuarterly · 10/04/2012, 11:03 PM

Hey sadikyo, this is a pretty cool place. Canada is just a troll who needs to be banned. Most people here are very cool and laid-back.

Chris

esteban · 10/06/2012, 10:29 AM

ASIDE: fiftyquid, this is a great idea for a thread. I hope it flourishes (it should, because there is no shortage of incompetent listings/descriptions in this glorious kosmos).

jperryss · 10/06/2012, 09:09 PM

Quote from: guest on 10/04/2012, 02:19 PM*"This listed has ended because the item is no longer available." Words can't begin to describe my contempt for pussies that cancel auctions to sell privately.

That is eBay's catch-all for any item that ends early for any reason (private sale, auction got reported and pulled down, seller banned, etc.) and not always a seller cancelling the auction to sell privately.

I share your contempt though.

FiftyQuid · 10/07/2012, 10:39 PM

Here's another winning photographer. And he has two TE's for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Express-/140863818874?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20cc234c7a

Frank_fjs · 10/07/2012, 11:04 PM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 10/07/2012, 10:39 PMHere's another winning photographer. And he has two TE's for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Turbo-Express-/140863818874?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20cc234c7a

Also noticed he sold a Nomad recently for $35, wish I could land one for that price: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Nomad-Black-Handheld-Genesis-/140860939693?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20cbf75dad

FiftyQuid · 10/08/2012, 08:40 PM

This guy has had a few listings up before. Selling a bunch of games, using default pic (no photos), and a vague description.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldier-Blade-TurboGrafx-16-WITH-BOX-/320998275634?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abcfcfa32

I guess he just wants us to trust the VERY GOOD he's used as reference. Oh, and you can't (at least I can't) contact him.

[EDIT] This one isn't Turbo related, but it was interesting.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-Super-Six-Switch-bundle-Plenty-of-extras-Original-box-/310471530358?pt=Video_Games&hash=item48498b9776

No photos except for a field of flowers.

sadikyo · 10/09/2012, 08:23 AM

I really don't understand why people don't take just a few minutes to make a more detailed listing. As the seller, you are trying to make the most amount of money, but so many sellers throw something up like:

"mario for nes no manual paypal only plz"

Like they are on the subway and making a quick listing before they forget or something. It is really odd. And I understand if you have 1,000 listings, but it really surprises me when it is someone with just a few listings.

Course, we now have the whole "ebay mobile" thing, which encourages it, so I don't know.

I guess not everyone is a marketing expert, but some of it seems like common sense...

FiftyQuid · 10/09/2012, 08:29 AM

Common sense seems to be a rarity today. Every year I look at taking a night course at my local college and I wholeheartedly expect to see Common Sense 101 listed there.

sadikyo · 10/09/2012, 08:55 AM

The problem is - anyone who actually had to resort to taking that class.....would probably fail, haha.

Frank_fjs · 10/09/2012, 09:33 AM

Quote from: sadikyo on 10/09/2012, 08:23 AMCourse, we now have the whole "ebay mobile" thing, which encourages it

Yeah, I've noticed that too, so many thoughtless listings end with the little note about it being posted with eBay mobile.

What strikes me as odd is that the crappy listings are the ones that seem to sell fast or get bid on to high amounts.