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

wilykat · 01/26/2016, 08:30 PM

Should have saved the door, the magnet right inside the door would have helped play CD better than a tape on that spindle. Tape will only add some gunk and sticky dust that over time can seize up spindle and burn the motor.

mickcris · 01/26/2016, 08:55 PM

I dindt think about the magnet. Hopefully someone that has a dead PCE duo can pick it up for cheap and swap the cd door to get it back to health again. If it broke on the cd door side it would be an easy swap.

wilykat · 01/26/2016, 10:20 PM

Or swap the motherboard and/or CD drive. It's probably easier than removing and reinstalling the door.

in99flames · 01/26/2016, 11:40 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 01/26/2016, 05:53 PMNot really that bad of an auction, but this poor duo had somebody rip its cd door off and replace it with cardboard.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboDuo-Black-Console-READ-FIRST-NTSC-U-Turbo-Duo-/262260117515

I do think the blue painters tape hinge is a nice touch.....

CrackTiger · 01/27/2016, 08:09 AM

The $100 asking price makes that a terrible listing.

mickcris · 01/27/2016, 04:45 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/27/2016, 08:09 AMThe $100 asking price makes that a terrible listing.

Well it is a one of a kind cardboard door duo
"This is an item I did not want to sell because of how RARE it is."

I think it does have the magnet sitting on top of the cd from looking at it again. it actually wouldn't work otherwise.

Im just thinking someone could possibly get it cheap and fix up the case with bad pce duo and have a cheap turbo duo. just not sure where the door is broken off. maybe ill send a message to the seller. if the part on the console where the door screws in broke off then its defiantly not worth it.

BigusSchmuck · 01/27/2016, 06:54 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/27/2016, 08:09 AMThe $100 asking price makes that a terrible listing.

Beyond terrible. 100 pesos maybe. $100 no. Better off donating it to Keith Courage as his plaything

Keith Courage · 01/27/2016, 10:31 PM

Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 01/27/2016, 06:54 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/27/2016, 08:09 AMThe $100 asking price makes that a terrible listing.
Beyond terrible. 100 pesos maybe. $100 no. Better off donating it to Keith Courage as his plaything

I would make a good working unit out of that. I have parts of DUO cases lying around.

mickcris · 01/28/2016, 09:06 AM

its actually screwed. no reattaching a cd door. the seller sent me a picture.

xcrement5x · 01/28/2016, 12:24 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-TRULY-Complete-BOX-w-7-Games-Bomberman-93-US-/191793501305

I loved this gem from the listing:

QuoteNote: If you're waiting for me to drop price over time on this item it isn't going to happen. So it's buy it now, or never.

ginoscope · 01/28/2016, 12:43 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/28/2016, 12:24 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-TRULY-Complete-BOX-w-7-Games-Bomberman-93-US-/191793501305

I loved this gem from the listing:

QuoteNote: If you're waiting for me to drop price over time on this item it isn't going to happen. So it's buy it now, or never.

LOL that was the best part all trying to pressure the buyer to pull the trigger on this gem. He doesn't even mention what he cleaned and no sign if the system has been recapped.

NecroPhile · 01/28/2016, 02:02 PM

Truly complete!!!

(pack in games and associated packaging not included)

CrackTiger · 01/28/2016, 03:46 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/28/2016, 12:24 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-TRULY-Complete-BOX-w-7-Games-Bomberman-93-US-/191793501305

I loved this gem from the listing:

QuoteNote: If you're waiting for me to drop price over time on this item it isn't going to happen. So it's buy it now, or never.

That "TRULY Complete" TurboDuo is missing the outer sleeve, stretch wrap, Ninja Spirit manual, Ys I & II in white case with manual, GoT 4-in-1 in white case with 3 manuals and it looks like Ninja Spirit is missing the HuCard sleeve.

Why agressively advertise how you have the only completely complete Duo when it's only 35% complete?

o.pwuaioc · 01/28/2016, 04:23 PM

Quote from: CrackTiger on 01/28/2016, 03:46 PM
Quote from: guest on 01/28/2016, 12:24 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-Grafx-16-TRULY-Complete-BOX-w-7-Games-Bomberman-93-US-/191793501305

I loved this gem from the listing:

QuoteNote: If you're waiting for me to drop price over time on this item it isn't going to happen. So it's buy it now, or never.
That "TRULY Complete" TurboDuo is missing the outer sleeve, stretch wrap, Ninja Spirit manual, Ys I & II in white case with manual, GoT 4-in-1 in white case with 3 manuals and it looks like Ninja Spirit is missing the HuCard sleeve.

Why agressively advertise how you have the only completely complete Duo when it's only 35% complete?

For the suckers who don't know better.

wilykat · 01/28/2016, 08:19 PM

I suspect it has never been recapped and seller may not be aware that his system is slowly rotting away from inside. Unless it gets recapped, the buyer will end up filing claim for non-working system and seller would have to eat return shipping and the $90 in eBay listing fee and hopefully buyer didn't screw things up like misplace game manual or repack the lot poorly allowing Duo box to arrive badly damaged.

wilykat · 01/28/2016, 10:07 PM

Seller responded to my question about sound output and recap:

QuoteNo, sound is working perfectly. This is collector's item, so messing with it internally would be a bad idea at this point. Unless the sound went out. Thanks anyway.

Guess it's never been opened so he has no idea if the caps are leaking somewhere already.

mickcris · 01/28/2016, 10:11 PM

i have seen quite a few consoles that still work fine with the original caps. every console needs to have them be replaced though as they will stop working at some point. its perfectly believable that the console is working at the moment.

ginoscope · 01/29/2016, 10:59 AM

Quote from: wilykat on 01/28/2016, 10:07 PMSeller responded to my question about sound output and recap:
QuoteNo, sound is working perfectly. This is collector's item, so messing with it internally would be a bad idea at this point. Unless the sound went out. Thanks anyway.
Guess it's never been opened so he has no idea if the caps are leaking somewhere already.

That is so amusing he refuses to mess with the inside because it's a collectors item yet the outside is a wreck lol.

xcrement5x · 01/29/2016, 01:00 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 01/28/2016, 10:11 PMi have seen quite a few consoles that still work fine with the original caps. every console needs to have them be replaced though as they will stop working at some point. its perfectly believable that the console is working at the moment.

I have heard that if you something more regularly then the caps will hold out longer because they're being used. Is this true or the reverse?

mickcris · 01/29/2016, 11:05 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/29/2016, 01:00 PM
Quote from: mickcris on 01/28/2016, 10:11 PMi have seen quite a few consoles that still work fine with the original caps. every console needs to have them be replaced though as they will stop working at some point. its perfectly believable that the console is working at the moment.
I have heard that if you something more regularly then the caps will hold out longer because they're being used. Is this true or the reverse?

Not sure if which if either is true. Could also have something to do with the climate the console was stored in.

wilykat · 02/05/2016, 07:19 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151971496730

It's rare that someone list a true rare game as auction style and not a BIN with impossibly high price. Unfortunately it is not CIB or even with case.

It is up at over $2000 which is quite high and already out of my range. Guess I'll stick with my $80 TED for a few years longer.

CrackTiger · 02/05/2016, 08:02 AM

Probably helps that they included a picture of the cardboard box.

o.pwuaioc · 02/05/2016, 08:10 AM

How is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.

CrackTiger · 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM

Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.

So is the cardboard box actually included?

MattJ · 02/05/2016, 11:59 AM

I've been following that Magical Chase auction. I find it interesting that it is listed as an actual auction instead of a buy it now. I am going to be curious to see it is ends legitimately, or if a bunch of people just place troll bids to drive the price up even further and it ends up having to be relisted, or sold somewhere else.

Can anyone on here remember the last time a copy like this sold as an auction on Ebay and how much it went for?

mickcris · 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?

what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.

MattJ · 02/05/2016, 12:53 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?
what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.

I don't see one either.

Nice pic of the old' Mustard Tiger btw mickcris.

"Wadda ya lookin' at muh' gut fer?!"

mickcris · 02/05/2016, 01:02 PM

Quote from: MattJ on 02/05/2016, 12:53 PM
Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?
what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.
I don't see one either.

Nice pic of the old' Mustard Tiger btw mickcris.
"Wadda ya lookin' at muh' gut fer?!"

Too bad old Philadelphia Collins died. He was awesome!

johnnykonami · 02/05/2016, 01:10 PM

Ugh, 27 bids on that Magical Chase now... Just emulate it at this point and use the money more practically. I can't believe people are willing to part with this much dough.

esteban · 02/05/2016, 01:10 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 01:02 PM
Quote from: MattJ on 02/05/2016, 12:53 PM
Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?
what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.
I don't see one either.

Nice pic of the old' Mustard Tiger btw mickcris.
"Wadda ya lookin' at muh' gut fer?!"
Too bad old Philadelphia Collins died. He was awesome!

Appalachian Wrestlers?

mickcris · 02/05/2016, 01:17 PM

Quote from: esteban on 02/05/2016, 01:10 PM
Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 01:02 PM
Quote from: MattJ on 02/05/2016, 12:53 PM
Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?
what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.
I don't see one either.

Nice pic of the old' Mustard Tiger btw mickcris.
"Wadda ya lookin' at muh' gut fer?!"
Too bad old Philadelphia Collins died. He was awesome!
Appalachian Wrestlers?

no. this guy

wyndcrosser · 02/05/2016, 01:36 PM

it sold. lol.

MattJ · 02/05/2016, 01:39 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 01:17 PMno. this guy

"My sons and the Dirty Burger's all I got... Fuck them!"

ginoscope · 02/05/2016, 04:15 PM

Quote from: johnnykonami on 02/05/2016, 01:10 PMUgh, 27 bids on that Magical Chase now... Just emulate it at this point and use the money more practically. I can't believe people are willing to part with this much dough.

Up to 29 bids now and you know people that want to play it will just everdrive it. The people bidding are the same people who spent 10k on stadium events recently.

grolt · 02/05/2016, 04:45 PM

Thought this one was pretty terrible:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Air-Zonk-Jewel-Case-Only-With-Custom-Label-TurboGrafx-16-Duo-/281927505807?hash=item41a430578f:g:kO0AAOSw5dNWs~SF

$25 for a replacement case with a bad AIR ZONK label that uses the font from the second wave of TG-16 games on the orange background of the first wave of games.

NecroPhile · 02/05/2016, 04:50 PM

Even if it had a new front shell, sparky label, and nicely printed insert it wouldn't be worth $25. Bastards!

Gredler · 02/05/2016, 05:20 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 04:50 PMEven if it had a new front shell, sparky label, and nicely printed insert it wouldn't be worth $25. Bastards!

Wow, I just can't believe there is a market for this stuff. This obviously is something anyone with a printer, or near a office printing place, can do for 1/100th of that price themselves with 30 minutes of time. Someone has to be supporting this for it to be up there for sale, if no one were buying no one would be selling. Crasee fools

HailingTheThings · 02/05/2016, 05:28 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.

Shut up, you're face is mediocre. Machical Gase is hawtt swauce.

Quote from: MattJ on 02/05/2016, 11:59 AMI've been following that Magical Chase auction. I find it interesting that it is listed as an actual auction instead of a buy it now. I am going to be curious to see it is ends legitimately, or if a bunch of people just place troll bids to drive the price up even further and it ends up having to be relisted, or sold somewhere else.

Can anyone on here remember the last time a copy like this sold as an auction on Ebay and how much it went for?

I think someone from here auctioned theirs off and it went $2,500 - give or take - HuCARD + manual?

Anyone remember that guy? He fell on hard times (supposedly) and had to sell his collection or something?

CrackTiger · 02/06/2016, 01:56 PM

Quote from: mickcris on 02/05/2016, 12:35 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 02/05/2016, 11:34 AM
Quote from: guest on 02/05/2016, 08:10 AMHow is that a bad auction? Sucks that the price is so high on such a mediocre game, but the seller isn't at fault here.
So is the cardboard box actually included?
what cardboard box? I only see a pic of the hu card and manual.

I guess that after it got bid up high enough, they took out the additional pic of the cardboard box, so that bidders couldn't claim they were mislead. It looked like a stock photo, but not too obvious of one that it wouldn't have fooled the gotta-have-it-nows. When it was the last or second to last pic in the gallery showing what's included, it's even more misleading than all of those BIN listings for loose dirty carts with no photo other than the box... which the description says in small print somewhere far down the page, is not included.

csgx1 · 02/09/2016, 02:13 PM

Looks like some type of scam going on here. Hard to believe the seller had 2 of each to sell cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-ICOM-RARE-/272129067218

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-Complete-TG16-NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/272128998889

sirhcman · 02/09/2016, 03:16 PM

Quote from: csgx1 on 02/09/2016, 02:13 PMLooks like some type of scam going on here. Hard to believe the seller had 2 of each to sell cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beyond-Shadowgate-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-Complete-ICOM-RARE-/272129067218

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Bonk-3-Bonks-Big-Adventure-Complete-TG16-NEC-PC-Engine-Turbo-Duo-/272128998889

He did the same thing with a bunch of NES and SNES rares. Its an obvious scam, I've seen it happen many times now!

NecroPhile · 02/09/2016, 04:08 PM

I'd assume so. Immediate payment required but he won't ship until the 15th, hoping he'll get ten days to empty his paypal account before anyone files.

wilykat · 02/12/2016, 11:31 AM

The auctions aren't up anymore so I can't check the seller. If the seller is new, he can't take anything out of Paypal account until after the delivery confirmation or positive feedback from buyers. But if it was older account that can remove money anytime, Paypal will send collection agencies after him. Odds are Paypal also has the account owner's social security (required for tax) and if someone tries to scam and flee, he'd need to fly to another country that aren't uptight about scam like Mexico or China.

csgx1 · 02/12/2016, 01:19 PM

The seller, hager1080 is no longer a registered user and it seems ebay deleted all of the seller's recent listings.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hager1080/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_ipg&_from&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

esadajr · 02/12/2016, 04:30 PM

Quote from: csgx1 on 02/12/2016, 01:19 PMThe seller, hager1080 is no longer a registered user and it seems ebay deleted all of the seller's recent listings.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hager1080/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_ipg&_from&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2046732.m1684

The account is still active and every item has multiple bids.

NecroPhile · 02/12/2016, 04:42 PM

Those are completed listings in the link, and if you click on the user's name to see his user profile you'll see this:

hager1080 (55) No longer a registered user

grolt · 02/12/2016, 06:43 PM

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

http://www.ebay.com/sch/privatesectorgoods/m.html?item=262288084364&hash=item3d11968d8c%3Ag%3A7vIAAOSwUuFWvmPe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

MattJ · 02/12/2016, 07:16 PM

Quote from: grolt on 02/12/2016, 06:43 PMewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

http://www.ebay.com/sch/privatesectorgoods/m.html?item=262288084364&hash=item3d11968d8c%3Ag%3A7vIAAOSwUuFWvmPe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Oh Lord... They even marked up the price on the Magical Chase case.

o.pwuaioc · 02/12/2016, 07:33 PM

Someone actually bought one, too.

CrackTiger · 02/12/2016, 07:50 PM

Quote from: MattJ on 02/12/2016, 07:16 PM
Quote from: grolt on 02/12/2016, 06:43 PMewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

http://www.ebay.com/sch/privatesectorgoods/m.html?item=262288084364&hash=item3d11968d8c%3Ag%3A7vIAAOSwUuFWvmPe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Oh Lord... They even marked up the price on the Magical Chase case.

Any collector who can afford the game won't care about the price. Making it complete by adding the $50 jewel case will increase the game's value by another couple thousand dollars.