Found!

[RoyVegas]

Looking for a scan of the back tray insert for Ys III, if someone would be kind enough to do so.

FOUND

[CPTRAVE]

More Pics please

[RoyVegas]

More Pics please

Of which item?

[FiftyQuid]

I'd be interested in TurboForce Vol. 1 as I have never gotten to read it.  Truth be told I'd read through it and then put it into a shadow box frame for display purposes.  Got any pics of it?  Mainly the cover. 

$15 shipped to Canada?

[Nec.Game.head]

Pm sent ...

[RoyVegas]

I'd be interested in TurboForce Vol. 1 as I have never gotten to read it.  Truth be told I'd read through it and then put it into a shadow box frame for display purposes.  Got any pics of it?  Mainly the cover. 

$15 shipped to Canada?

I know it's not what you want to hear but I'm not really a fan of shipping outside of the U.S.

[FiftyQuid]

I'd be interested in TurboForce Vol. 1 as I have never gotten to read it.  Truth be told I'd read through it and then put it into a shadow box frame for display purposes.  Got any pics of it?  Mainly the cover.  

$15 shipped to Canada?

I know it's not what you want to hear but I'm not really a fan of shipping outside of the U.S.

For a magazine it's easy.  You just put it in an envelope and put the appropriate stamps on it.  No forms.  What do you say now?  Oh, and put a "Please don't bend" label on it.

[EDIT] It's actually the TurboPlay June/July 1990 issue I'm interested in.

[RoyVegas]

I have to go to the post office tomorrow anyway so ill confirm what you said. Pm me your address and ill see what they say.  Maybe we can work something out.

[PCEngineHell]

As long as the weight is 13oz or lower you should be able to send it via first class international to him cheapish. Unfortunately writing "please do not bend" on it wont matter, because its going to be sorted on conveyers, etc, with tons of other small mail and parcels. They are not required to do special handling on first class mail that cant be insured. You can try and add a thin cardboard front and back to the item, but that is about it. As long as FiftyQuid is aware of that and fine with the fact you cant get him tracking for first class mail, you should be good to go and should be able to send it to him for around $5 after packing and shipping cost.

They may have you fill out a small customs form at the post office. I have a game here that Sparky won from a raffle. When I went to see about paying for shipping online for FC International, it was requiring me to print off and attach a customs form to attach to the package. Since I don't have the clear attachment envelope things on hand that they usually use for customs forms, I'm just going to have to go down to USPS in person for this one.

[FiftyQuid]

Hi Professor.  It may be different for the USA to Canada, but based on my experience when shipping items to the USA the rule of thumb is anything paper can be sent as plain old letter mail.  A magazine would fall into this classification.  I get magazine's from the USA all the time and they do not have Customs forms on them.  They are mailed directly from the printer/publisher so perhaps there is a separate rule for those guys.

I guess the best thing to do would be to ask USPS.  I agree with the Prof about adding cardboard front and maybe even a back to help it stay flat and protected.

[turbokon]

Very tempted but I need to watch my spending from now on:(

[PCEngineHell]

Hi Professor.  It may be different for the USA to Canada, but based on my experience when shipping items to the USA the rule of thumb is anything paper can be sent as plain old letter mail.  A magazine would fall into this classification.  I get magazine's from the USA all the time and they do not have Customs forms on them.  They are mailed directly from the printer/publisher so perhaps there is a separate rule for those guys.

I guess the best thing to do would be to ask USPS.  I agree with the Prof about adding cardboard front and maybe even a back to help it stay flat and protected.

Thats what letter mail is here, First Class, and First Class International for shipping out of the US. But they are strict on weight, and only allow up to 13oz for it. 8oz or so to Sparky was going to run a tad over $4 bucks for me. I imagine the mag will make it under the 13oz, but he will have to check to be sure. I'm not sure what to say on the customs form thing. Thats why I am going to have to take Sparkys item in personally.

If they really do require it, then its best to do so then risk not and just dropping it in a slot and hoping for the best, because the package could end up in customs hell otherwise. It would seem odd to not when they tell you to include it with the package, and prompt you to print it off on their website when you go to purchase shipping. I don't normally ship out of the US anymore, and definitely not without tracking, but Sparky was cool with snail mail since its a raffle item, and if hes good for it, I'm good for it.

[NecroPhile]

You do not need a customs form for either First-Class Mail International® items or Priority Mail International Flat Rate™ Envelopes if they weigh less than 16 oz, are no more than 3/4" thick, and contain only documents.

So I guess prof needed a customs form because it was a game and not just paper (maybe too thick too with bubblewrap).

[PCEngineHell]

You do not need a customs form for either First-Class Mail International® items or Priority Mail International Flat Rate™ Envelopes if they weigh less than 16 oz, are no more than 3/4" thick, and contain only documents.

So I guess prof needed a customs form because it was a game and not just paper (maybe too thick too with bubblewrap).

That probably is why, from when I entered in the size info and all. I wonder if they allow magazines to fit the classification of documents? On something like Media Mail they wont allow magazines, so it makes me wonder if they have any restrictions regarding that. Would seem pretty silly, but since its USPS were talking about here and all...

[rrob78]

new PM sent

[RoyVegas]

So I tried to go to the post office and get the Canadian shipping questions answered and they were, to put it mildly, less than helpful.  Not only did I not much of the info I needed but they tried to tell me they were out of small flat rate boxes when I asked for a handful.  He did tell me that I would have to fill out customs forms even for a magazine. So finally after getting annoyed and short with the guy, he gives me 2 small flat rates and tells me thats all they have. I get pissed and walk away.  While leaving I take a look to the left and see the flat rate box stand (full of boxes he said they were out of), take a handful and walk out.  So for you Canadians, I'm sorry but I don't want to deal with having to go into the post office, filling out customs forms or any of their employee bullshit. I'm going to stick with U.S. Shipping only.  Sorry guys.

[Keith Courage]

PM sent, interested in a bunch of the Case and manuals you have.

[CPTRAVE]

PM sent for a few games

[RoyVegas]

Trying to respond in the order people PMd me, got a lot so sit tight.  Thanks for understanding.

[RoyVegas]

Everything responded to.  If I missed someone please let me know.  Leaving for the post office in about 15 minutes.

[Bernie]

Its a bitch keeping up with multiple PMs aint it?  lol.  Trying to keep shit together, and make sure you dont double sell something.  ugh..

[FiftyQuid]

So I tried to go to the post office and get the Canadian shipping questions answered and they were, to put it mildly, less than helpful.  Not only did I not much of the info I needed but they tried to tell me they were out of small flat rate boxes when I asked for a handful.  He did tell me that I would have to fill out customs forms even for a magazine. So finally after getting annoyed and short with the guy, he gives me 2 small flat rates and tells me thats all they have. I get pissed and walk away.  While leaving I take a look to the left and see the flat rate box stand (full of boxes he said they were out of), take a handful and walk out.  So for you Canadians, I'm sorry but I don't want to deal with having to go into the post office, filling out customs forms or any of their employee bullshit. I'm going to stick with U.S. Shipping only.  Sorry guys.

No problem.  Just curious, but when did the USPS become such a bunch of assholes?  Is it the union or are these just a bunch of misfit students working for them.  The stories I've heard of their incompetence seem to be escalating.  Also, a customs form on a magazine?  That's idiotic.  If I mail photos, a birthday card or a letter do I need a customs form?  No.  Because it's over 8oz. it all of a sudden needs a form?  Something doesn't jive.  What if I was the best pen pal in the world and like to write think letters? 

Thanks for looking into it Roy, sorry to get you upset.  It pisses me off too.

[LostFlunky]

So I tried to go to the post office and get the Canadian shipping questions answered and they were, to put it mildly, less than helpful.  Not only did I not much of the info I needed but they tried to tell me they were out of small flat rate boxes when I asked for a handful.  He did tell me that I would have to fill out customs forms even for a magazine. So finally after getting annoyed and short with the guy, he gives me 2 small flat rates and tells me thats all they have. I get pissed and walk away.  While leaving I take a look to the left and see the flat rate box stand (full of boxes he said they were out of), take a handful and walk out.  So for you Canadians, I'm sorry but I don't want to deal with having to go into the post office, filling out customs forms or any of their employee bullshit. I'm going to stick with U.S. Shipping only.  Sorry guys.

Roy - if you use Paypal, you can print international shipping labels including the customs declaration right from the Paypal site, as it links to the USPS. 

I use it for Canada post shipping (I am in Canada) and I never have to go to the post office any more...

[FiftyQuid]

Roy - if you use Paypal, you can print international shipping labels including the customs declaration right from the Paypal site, as it links to the USPS. 

I use it for Canada post shipping (I am in Canada) and I never have to go to the post office any more...

Lost Monkey, you can just use the Canada Post website for this as well.  Handy if the transaction is not through eBay as I believe PayPal charges you for printing the forms and address labels for "gifting"

[LostFlunky]

Roy - if you use Paypal, you can print international shipping labels including the customs declaration right from the Paypal site, as it links to the USPS. 

I use it for Canada post shipping (I am in Canada) and I never have to go to the post office any more...

Lost Monkey, you can just use the Canada Post website for this as well.  Handy if the transaction is not through eBay as I believe PayPal charges you for printing the forms and address labels for "gifting"

There is no Paypal charge at all, plus you get the Canada Post discounts.   I sent a package to my sister's before Christmas and it was ~$5 less to use Paypal shipping than the postal outlet rate.

It works for the "buyer" of the shipping the same way as any other transaction - the fees are paid by the receiver of the funds - which in this case is Canada Post.  Plus if you already have funds in your account...

[PCEngineHell]

Without totally derailing Roys thread here, just to update on my little venture to USPS today to ship Sparkys package. From my state to Sparky it was $3.60 for First Class International for 4.4oz. Customs form was a lot smaller then what it was when I had to mess with the stuff a few years back, and I no longer had to fill out more then one copy which was nice. Anyway, took all of 3 mins to do. Granted, I have zero desire to do this again unless it is raffle related, because I prefer USPS pick up stuff from my house and all. But I mean, if I was still making regular trips down to USPS and the sale was just a small forum purchase and the buyer accepted responsibility concerning no insurance or tracking, this should not be that big a deal for someone doing regular trips there.  Again, I stress, only if I was still making regular trips to USPS. I stopped doing that though a year ago because it was just a waste of gas money and time, so its no longer ideal for someone like me.

[RoyVegas]

Was a slight delay in shipping but everything was just dropped off at the post office.  If you have made payment your items are now on their way.  Thanks!

[jelloslug]

The cases arrived in perfect condition!

[rrob78]

Just got New Adventure Island, Thanks RoyVegas!!

[RoyVegas]

Added a few things.  You'll notice them in RED.

[MotherGunner]

So Roy,  since this guy decided to up his price to $570 from $350, was this you who used BIN as he relisted it?  Just wondering since the lot looks awefully familiar and the reseller who it was sold to originally never got the $350 deal. 

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=12417.msg272964#msg272964

[Bernie]

Without totally derailing Roys thread here, just to update on my little venture to USPS today to ship Sparkys package. From my state to Sparky it was $3.60 for First Class International for 4.4oz. Customs form was a lot smaller then what it was when I had to mess with the stuff a few years back, and I no longer had to fill out more then one copy which was nice. Anyway, took all of 3 mins to do. Granted, I have zero desire to do this again unless it is raffle related, because I prefer USPS pick up stuff from my house and all. But I mean, if I was still making regular trips down to USPS and the sale was just a small forum purchase and the buyer accepted responsibility concerning no insurance or tracking, this should not be that big a deal for someone doing regular trips there.  Again, I stress, only if I was still making regular trips to USPS. I stopped doing that though a year ago because it was just a waste of gas money and time, so its no longer ideal for someone like me.

They have them for you to take home as well.    I always keep a bunch onhand for my Canadian friends, especially Swiss!

[RoyVegas]

was this you who used BIN as he relisted it?

It was.  He listed it once at auction, took it down, relisted for $350 buy it now and it was sold, then relisted at $570 when I got it.  The auction details and conditions were far from true.  Nothing was "scratch free" as the auction stated.  Cases broken, manuals missing, games scratched.  On one hand I was happy to get it at the price I did, on the other I was annoyed by the fact everything looked like shit when it arrived.  One of the CD games in the lot even had food stuck all over it.  Anyway, instead of reselling it on eBay I brought them here.

[syphic]

Damn that sucks to hear. Alot of great games in that lot. Were the games playable?

[RoyVegas]

Yeah, everythings playable.

[syphic]

Will you be posting pics soon?

[RoyVegas]

Will you be posting pics soon?

I got the pic of DE II up on the main post on the first page, I also got Gozilla's up.  Just for fun though to show the condition of the worst one.  Here is the Lords of Thunder that I got.  Keep in mind the description said all the Cds were "scratch free".  Don't get me wrong here, I'm not bitching at the deal I got, just the fact that they wern't close to the condition he said they were in.

[FiftyQuid]

Man that sucks.  I'd be happy if they played.  Normally scratches in the same direction as the CD 'grooves' are fine, but the one like on DEII can be deadly.  I'm surprised it still works.  I guess it's not a deep gouge.

[MotherGunner]

was this you who used BIN as he relisted it?

It was.  He listed it once at auction, took it down, relisted for $350 buy it now and it was sold, then relisted at $570 when I got it.  The auction details and conditions were far from true.  Nothing was "scratch free" as the auction stated.  Cases broken, manuals missing, games scratched.  On one hand I was happy to get it at the price I did, on the other I was annoyed by the fact everything looked like shit when it arrived.  One of the CD games in the lot even had food stuck all over it.  Anyway, instead of reselling it on eBay I brought them here.

Damn that sucks, I was about to pull the trigger when I recognized the auction and saw his feedback that he screwed the original buyer.  That didn't give me confidence that the $570 sale would end well so I passed.  I doubt you can make your money back given the condition of these but good luck anyhow.

[RoyVegas]

Sold one of the big ones I listed and decided to sit on a few of the games for a little while. I removed the ones I'm holding on to from the sale. They'll be back up at another date.

[Bernie]

Damn man..  That sucks. I'd be plenty pissed.

[PCEngineHell]

If the others are even half as bad as that Lords disc scratch wise, I would just go ahead and get them resurfaced. In the short run they are going to load, sure, because the data is usually the 2nd track and all, and if not totally covered in scratches there you should get some game play. But with scratches that deep and wide all over the place, music is eventually going to skip in parts.

[RoyVegas]

If the others are even half as bad as that Lords disc scratch wise, I would just go ahead and get them resurfaced. In the short run they are going to load, sure, because the data is usually the 2nd track and all, and if not totally covered in scratches there you should get some game play. But with scratches that deep and wide all over the place, music is eventually going to skip in parts.

Luckily Lords of Thunder was the worst of the lot by a mile.  None of the other discs even came close to how thoroughly loved it apparetly was.

[RoyVegas]

You know what you should do Professor?  Take that photoshop of Steven Hawking coming off the top ropes on to my fantastically pristine copy of LoT.  Would make my day!

[PCEngineHell]

You know you could probably press the guy for a partial refund for the damaged items. I mean, worth a shot. If the stuff was sent to me roughed up I would.

[RoyVegas]

Well, once I got everything I did contact the seller. He was less than interested in offering a partial refund and insinuated that I switched out his games for damaged ones initially. After his accusations blew over instead of a partial refund he suggested that I take the scratched games out and have them resurfaced.  I let him know that my issue with that, was that if the games were damaged further then I would be responsible for the damage.  I tried to explian that the liability to repair them isn't on me and that even with repairs, the games were worth less being that you can tell when a disc has been resurfaced and not in original condition. Sooo, I told him if he wasn't interested in a partial refund that I would open a dispute. He ranted about how he was "done with eBay" then stopped responding to me.  Yeah, like it's my fault the games were in shit condition and he lied on the description.

I open a dispute on eBay and state my case, requesting a partial refund.  He waits the full time and never responds.  After the mandatory waiting period which he hasn't responded, I escalate the case for the resolution center to make a judgement on it.  I then receive an email stating that I had won my case and they were providing me a free shipping label to ship everything back.  I thought that was pretty weird as that isn't what I asked for.

I call the resolution people and they tell me that I can return the games and get a full refund.  I explain that these games aren't always that easy to come by and that I would rather have them in damaged condition than not have them at all. They explain that legally they have no authority to offer any type of a partial refund and can now only offer full refunds once you send the items back.  They suggested I either send the games back and get a full refund or to try to contact the seller again and see if he would give a partial knowing that the resolution center will give me a full refund if I mail them back as they have already emailed him telling him they will do so.

I send the guy a message on eBay asking for the partial with the threat of sending everything back (as if I had any intention of sending them back).  He never replies and here we are.

Anyway, I'm just letting this one go for now.  I got a good deal even though some stuff was beat to shit.

[PCEngineHell]

Ahh well, I would just leave a detailed negative then. Between the initial FB and a follow up you can leave, I think you can pretty much cover all the issues.

[PukeSter]

Oooh, these are some very nice games. I hope I can get some of these some time soon. CIC Keith Courage for $3 is a great price.

[The Burnin8or]

Didn't get a chance to post earlier in the week, but the games came in and everything looks and plays great.  Thanks again Roy!!

[PukeSter]

Uh, just wondering, is this list kept up to date?