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

[bob]

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.

Not all ebay...but a good deal thread here...

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17186.0

[grache]

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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.

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.

[GoldenWheels]

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.

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.

[GoldenWheels]

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.

Not all ebay...but a good deal thread here...

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!

[esteban]

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.

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.

[GoldenWheels]

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.

It is a definitely a part of it for me. The manual, the case, etc.   

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.

[esteban]

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.

It is a definitely a part of it for me. The manual, the case, etc.   

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.

[dallaspattern]

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.

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.

[GoldenWheels]

Comrade, 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).

[madboom0522]

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

[NecroPhile]

This must be a limited very rare hard to find game...

Meteor Blaster DX (original version) for $100.

That particular version isn't terribly common, but I'd rather have the pressed version anyway (only $20 brand new).

[bob]

^^ 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!

[CrackTiger]

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

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

[BigusSchmuck]

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
How many years has he been doing this?

[mitsuman]

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
How many years has he been doing this?

But look!

Save $3 On Shipping When You Buy 2 Or More Items

If you buy something else from him, you can save on shipping!

[Gentlegamer]

For $300, you better hand deliver that Bonk 3 manual to me.

[HailingTheThings]

For $300, you better hand deliver that Bonk 3 manual to me.

Also beej. :3

[madboom0522]

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

[HailingTheThings]

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

Maybe he's pulling a Storino?

[madboom0522]

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

[HailingTheThings]

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

That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.

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.

[madboom0522]

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

That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.

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.

[Sparky]

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

That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.

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.

[madboom0522]

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

That guy was on here a while back trying to sell this.

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?

[madboom0522]

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

[ToyMachine78]

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

Ahhh man.... I was hoping for one of Galams spoofs.

[madboom0522]

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

Ahhh man.... I was hoping for one of Galams spoofs.

Sorry to disappoint....

[madboom0522]

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

[albatross]

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

another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy

[HailingTheThings]

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

another one just sold over 800 i believe...crazy

You've gotta be kidding me...

[madboom0522]

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

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....

[HailingTheThings]

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

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

[pixeljunkie]

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.

[HailingTheThings]

Honestly, the nerve of some people. Gaww!!!

splat

[Medic_wheat]

Honestly, the nerve of some people. Gaww!!!

splat

I dont know what I am looking at and wish to keep it that way

[esadajr]

a non-turbo gouging thread maybe in order.

[DildoKKKobold]

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.

[Sparky]

You always bug me Darksassage

[DildoKKKobold]

*DarkSausage

[Mathius]

Okay what the hell????

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

[madboom0522]

Oh man! That's the rare limited edition one.... I need that! 

[Gentlegamer]

That's a good deal compared to the $300 cic Blazing Lazers from a few pages ago.

I offered him $20.00

[Mathius]

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.

[csgx1]

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

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-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556

Keith Courage with same orange sticker:
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

[Gentlegamer]

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

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-Tested-Working-No-Cords-/221620291556

Keith Courage with same orange sticker:
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

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?

[ToyMachine78]

I 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

some fucking people have no shame.

....... And the feud continues.

[Mathius]

I 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

some fucking people have no shame.

The Body Book for Younger Girls huh? 

That sucks dude. Seriously.

[esteban]

I 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

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?

[bob]

^^ 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

[HailingTheThings]

^^ Smells ^^

I didn't name _____ because I'm the bigger person.

literally.

when I drop a cheeto, it usually goes into orbit around me.