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

[seieienbu]

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.

[tpivette]

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

[psychobear]

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

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

[PCEngineHell]

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

[pc_kwajalein]

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

And I quote the great Hermes Conrad of Futurama fame, "That just raises further questions!"

[tggodfrey]

I watch auction for 2 year on ebay and realize I wasta lotsa time.

[TR0N]

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

[NecroPhile]

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

Reported him for selling prohibited items.  Now watch as ebay does nothing!

[NightWolve]

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

Took a quick peek in this thread today, found this and got pissed off, then left... Pfffft. What a piece of shit!

[Gladiator316]

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  

[RoyVegas]

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 

Maybe next time you're waiting in line, for your next Obamaphone handout, they'll start handing out Magical Chases.  In jest, relax!!!

[Gladiator316]

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 

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?

[NightWolve]

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?

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?

[Gladiator316]

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?

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.

[NightWolve]

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?

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?"

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.

That was not of any offense, your political and awkward cheap shot was.

[Gladiator316]

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?

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?"

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.

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.

[NightWolve]

....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.

[Bernie]

hmmm....  Seeing a side of this guy that screams he wont last.....

[Gladiator316]

....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..

[tggodfrey]

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.

[Bernie]

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.

LMAO!!  You are monkey..  OMG im seriously laughing here.  HAHA!!!

[Gladiator316]

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.

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...

[NecroPhile]

insane fool....probably one of Mitt Romney's sons  

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!  

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.

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.

[NightWolve]

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.

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.

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!

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 ?

[bob]

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 

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.

[Gladiator316]

WOW I never realized how serious you forum guys get ..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  

[RoyVegas]

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 

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.

[NightWolve]

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 

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 ??

[CrackTiger]

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.

Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either.

[bob]

oh by the way, Mitt Romney got successful by closing down American Companies, moving them to China and selling the land to the Japanese.

and...?

[CrackTiger]

oh 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.

[NecroPhile]

Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either.

Heh. 

[bob]

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.

Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either.

Possibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him.   
Regardless, he WAS a bit quick to jump.

[BigusSchmuck]

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.

[Gladiator316]

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.

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?

[RoyVegas]

Possibly I'm missing something,

Alot but I have no doubt people will be quick to fill you in on their own versions.

but I got a really good deal from him.   

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.

[roflmao]

Possibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him.   
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.

[CrackTiger]

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.

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.

[NecroPhile]

It ain't Turbob, but who wants a Playdia setup?  Only $800 ($1400 BIN) for a chance to own a nigh worthless system that'll make owning a PC-FX feel like an MVS by comparison.

Alot of times in life, people love to focus on the negative and none of the positives. Such is life.

Boo-hoo.

[CrackTiger]

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.

Lol, I guess you haven't been here long enough either.

Possibly I'm missing something, but I got a really good deal from him.   
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.

[RoyVegas]

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?

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.

[Gladiator316]

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?

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

[RoyVegas]

Do 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.

[Gladiator316]

Do 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 :-)

[CrackTiger]

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?

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.

[Gladiator316]

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?

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?

[CrackTiger]

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?

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.

[RoyVegas]

You 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/

[Gladiator316]

You 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 :-)

[Obfuscate]

This should help you:

http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/vv33/royvegas/Turbografx%20Games%20Reference/

Glad you still have this as a resource.