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

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Sparky

#5850
03/30/2015, 03:22 PM
what the f@ck is a "Keeper",  is it an orange bag that holds your system?

LostFlunky

#5851
03/30/2015, 03:44 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 03:22 PMwhat the f@ck is a "Keeper",  is it an orange bag that holds your system?
Pretty much.  It is like a little back pack for your TG16.

esteban

#5852
03/30/2015, 04:07 PM
So, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.

Lost Monkey, when/where did you get your "Keeper"?
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blueraven

#5853
03/30/2015, 04:29 PM
Quote from: GoldenWheels on 03/30/2015, 02:34 PM
Quote from: blueraven on 03/30/2015, 01:54 PMYou know, I found this auction last night but was too tired to post it.

Nice of him to show that he has about 10 of them.
I know. It's shitty either way but showing all of them  just makes it  :roll:
Exactly.

Gredler

#5854
03/30/2015, 05:26 PM
Is this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996

LostFlunky

#5855
03/30/2015, 05:30 PM Last Edit: 03/30/2015, 05:45 PM by Lost Monkey
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.

Lost Monkey, when/where did you get your "Keeper"?
Good question! I don't remember... Bought it around the turn of the century though... It may have been from a Turbolist member. 

It was authentic gear though - however ugly.

From another thread:

Quote from: Lost Monkey on 08/10/2014, 10:03 AMThe TG16 System Keeper bag.

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LostFlunky

#5856
03/30/2015, 05:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.

...
Now you are scaring me...

This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!

sirhcman

#5857
03/30/2015, 06:09 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 03/30/2015, 05:26 PMIs this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996
Have the old gold and silver age books lost value since the great crash? I don't follow comics but if they have its possible that something similar could happen in the video game genre but I doubt it

sirhcman

#5858
03/30/2015, 06:10 PM Last Edit: 03/30/2015, 06:15 PM by sirhcman
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)

technozombie

#5859
03/30/2015, 06:56 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 03/30/2015, 05:26 PMIs this relevant? I wonder if this is the bubble, and if someday this will burst?

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/UsefulNotes/TheGreatComicsCrashOf1996
I think their are some parallels, such as people buying Amiibo's or special edition 3ds' just to hold and possibly flip.  But I think that, just like the "actually rare" comics, the "actually rare" games will continue to hold their value.

esteban

#5860
03/30/2015, 07:36 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 06:10 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)
Exactly. I should clarify:

I can buy some garbage and slap TG-16 logos and tags on it. Flashlights! Clocks! Waterpicks! Irrigation machines for cleaning ear canals.
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Mathius

#5861
03/30/2015, 10:33 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 07:36 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/30/2015, 06:10 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.
Oh we would all know yours are knockoffs by the "Le Turbo Keeper" moniker on the tag ;)
Exactly. I should clarify:

I can buy some garbage and slap TG-16 logos and tags on it. Flashlights! Clocks! Waterpicks! Irrigation machines for cleaning ear canals.
Swizzle sticks too?

esteban

#5862
03/31/2015, 05:16 PM
Swizzlers! Twizzlers!
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esadajr

#5863
03/31/2015, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/30/2015, 05:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.

...
Now you are scaring me...

This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!
You better believe it. You just don't know what's real anymore.
Gaming since 1985

xcrement5x

#5864
04/03/2015, 03:22 PM
Quote from: esadajr on 03/31/2015, 07:02 PM
Quote from: Lost Monkey on 03/30/2015, 05:37 PM
Quote from: esteban on 03/30/2015, 04:07 PMSo, I've never seen this item before.

If I was a scumbag, it would be very easy to fabricate unusual items like this.

...
Now you are scaring me...

This guy buys mine with original tags still on it and then 2 years later he suddenly has 10 new ones?!?!
You better believe it. You just don't know what's real anymore.
I've personally toyed with the idea of getting some custom embroidered shirts done with like a Sonic head or Sega logo or something since if you know someone with a machine (I do) and can get the design made (I know how to) it would not be very hard.  I doubt you could sell them though without getting issues from some company.
Demented Clone Warrior Consensus: "My pirated forum clone is superior/more "moral" than yours, neener neener neener..."  ](*,)

bob

#5865
04/04/2015, 10:35 PM
Hey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957

HailingTheThings

#5866
04/04/2015, 11:26 PM
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Mathius

#5867
04/04/2015, 11:46 PM

esteban

#5868
04/05/2015, 12:38 PM
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Miracle_Warrior

#5869
04/05/2015, 03:10 PM

ToyMachine78

#5870
04/05/2015, 05:47 PM
Quote from: galam on 04/04/2015, 10:35 PMHey look. Dickhead being a dickhead again, dickhead

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141603218957
He needs to get it graded. Otherwise he putting that super raerz intact hangtag in jeopardy.

EvilEvoIX

#5871
04/05/2015, 08:01 PM
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Quote from: PCEngineHellI already dropped him a message on there and he did not reply back, so fuck him, and his cunt wife.

seieienbu

#5873
04/05/2015, 08:52 PM
What's the lowest grading anything has ever gotten from VGA?  I don't think I've ever seen a 7 or lower.  Only 8s and above.
Current want list:  Bomberman 93

EvilEvoIX

#5874
04/05/2015, 09:33 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 04/05/2015, 08:52 PMWhat's the lowest grading anything has ever gotten from VGA?  I don't think I've ever seen a 7 or lower.  Only 8s and above.
I would imagine that people only try to sell the higher rated numbers.  The grading of Video Games is such a reseller tactic I mean I saw some nut selling a Boxed Graded PS2 SLIM NEW UNOPENED!!!!! for $1000.00 RARE!!!!!!


   I basically refuse to buy anything graded.
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Quote from: PCEngineHellI already dropped him a message on there and he did not reply back, so fuck him, and his cunt wife.

wilykat

#5875
04/06/2015, 02:05 AM
No one has tried to send a still sealed but badly crushed, used as dog chew toy, left in swamp for years crap to get it VGA graded for under 10 and sell it as the rare lowest ever graded game. Make it sound like the closer to a 1, the better.

CrackTiger

#5876
04/06/2015, 09:43 AM
I saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
Justin the Not-So-Cheery Black/Hack/CrackTiger helped Joshua Jackass, Andrew/Arkhan Dildovich and the DildoPhiles destroy 2 PC Engine groups: one by Aaron Lambert on Facebook, then the other by Aaron Nanto!!! Him and PCE Aarons don't have a good track record together! Both times he blamed the Aarons and their staff in a "Look-what-you-made-us-do?!" manner, never himself nor his deranged/destructive/doxxing toxic turbo troll gang which he covers up for under the "community" euphemism!

esteban

#5877
04/06/2015, 09:57 AM
NOTE: The reason why we do not see sub-8 or sub-7 gradings is likely the result of SELF-SELECTION, most folks are not going to spend $$$$ to get a shabby item graded. It seems reasonable to expect that most folks willing to pay for an item to be graded will send in items that are at least in "decent" condition.

I'm not saying there won't be some occasional outliers (i.e. clearly delusional fools, or rich bastards) who pay to have shabby items graded.




Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
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esteban

#5878
04/06/2015, 10:04 AM
BONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).

ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge"  and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.

Smile. :)
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DildoKKKobold

#5879
04/06/2015, 10:15 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 09:57 AM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
Actually, the owner was incredibly happy. The guy in question, Paul, had his entire collection stolen. After that, NA helped him rebuild his NES fullset... with a twist. He asked for the crappiest condition, awful carts they could find (a kind of steal this garbage nod). Anyway, it really was a community rallying around a guy that had been done wrong. This joke of a sealed SMB was the cherry on top.

Here's the post on it. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428
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esteban

#5880
04/06/2015, 10:20 AM Last Edit: 04/06/2015, 10:28 AM by esteban
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 10:15 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 09:57 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 09:43 AMI saw a listing for a completely worn sealed SMB that got a 5 or something.
It was sealed, so I can see the owner trying to milk that aspect. Ha! I am sure the owner was disappointed.
Actually, the owner was incredibly happy. The guy in question, Paul, had his entire collection stolen. After that, NA helped him rebuild his NES fullset... with a twist. He asked for the crappiest condition, awful carts they could find (a kind of steal this garbage nod). Anyway, it really was a community rallying around a guy that had been done wrong. This joke of a sealed SMB was the cherry on top.

Here's the post on it. http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=1&catid=10&threadid=61428
OK, I was wrong about that. It actually is an interesting story (not that this fellow's agony should simply be reduced to an anecdote for my entertainment, but such is life).

UPDATE: For excellent photos of FRONT and BACK of VGA graded box, jump to the last page of posts, MoeDown, the dude who donated the SMB has some humorous comments, in addition to photos.

I am not a member of NA, so I could not find a way to directly link to MoeDown's post. FOR SHAME.

Thanks for the link, the real story behind this makes the sealed SMB far richer and far more intriguing :)
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ToyMachine78

#5881
04/06/2015, 10:34 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 10:04 AMBONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).

ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge"  and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.

Smile. :)
Now there is "Certified pre owned"

CrackTiger

#5882
04/06/2015, 11:22 AM
Separate from the interesting story, it shows that VGA will take your money to grade anything. It really is just individual resellers choosing which games to send to VGA and which to seal in protective sandwich bags and grade themselves.
Justin the Not-So-Cheery Black/Hack/CrackTiger helped Joshua Jackass, Andrew/Arkhan Dildovich and the DildoPhiles destroy 2 PC Engine groups: one by Aaron Lambert on Facebook, then the other by Aaron Nanto!!! Him and PCE Aarons don't have a good track record together! Both times he blamed the Aarons and their staff in a "Look-what-you-made-us-do?!" manner, never himself nor his deranged/destructive/doxxing toxic turbo troll gang which he covers up for under the "community" euphemism!

esteban

#5883
04/06/2015, 11:45 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/06/2015, 10:34 AM
Quote from: esteban on 04/06/2015, 10:04 AMBONUS POST: The used car industry has been using the euphemism "pre-owned cars" for decades now (I remember when "used" became "pre-owned", it was hilarious to me).

ANYWAY, I feel that the time is right for slimy sellers to start using "pre-owned cartridge"  and "pre-owned HuCARD" and __________.

Smile. :)
Now there is "Certified pre owned"
Certified Pre-Owned.

"We guarantee this is a used car."

:)
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MotherGunner

#5884
04/07/2015, 03:32 PM
Did you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
-MG

SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM (If you want peace, Prepare for war)
SI VIS BELLUM, PARA MATRIMONIUM (If you want war, Prepare for marriage)

NecroPhile

#5885
04/07/2015, 04:28 PM
From the dude selling blank FEKA discs?  I guess he's branching out to another sucker market.  :|

Who's buying this overpriced shit?  The quality appears to be so low that a sharpie label would look just as good.
Ultimate Forum Bully/Thief/Saboteur/Clone Warrior! BURN IN HELL NECROPHUCK!!!

esteban

#5886
04/07/2015, 10:25 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
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Mathius

#5887
04/07/2015, 10:35 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.

ToyMachine78

#5888
04/07/2015, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys.

Mathius

#5889
04/08/2015, 12:46 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2015, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys.
Well a good portion of us will be at MGC in Milwaukee this weekend. :wink:

ToyMachine78

#5890
04/08/2015, 10:07 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/08/2015, 12:46 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/07/2015, 11:35 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/07/2015, 10:35 PM
Quote from: esteban on 04/07/2015, 10:25 PM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/07/2015, 03:32 PMDid you guys see the bootleg Dracula X and Cotton?
I did not, but I would just get annoyed.
The whole of eBay annoys me anymore. When it comes to buying/selling I'll just stick with my friends here on the forums or haggling at conventions.
I agree. This place is something special, and we should do everything to protect it. From raffles, to fair sales, to here ya go freebies... I love this forum, and one day I hope to meet you guys.
Well a good portion of us will be at MGC in Milwaukee this weekend. :wink:
Yeah... I actually considered coming up for that, but man its a long haul. I also had to choose between MGC and the Carolina Rebellion festival next month. A friend hooked me up with a free pair of rebellion tickets, so I couldn't pass it up. It will still be an expensive weekend though.

bob

#5891
04/08/2015, 07:54 PM

esteban

#5892
04/08/2015, 08:40 PM
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bob

#5893
04/08/2015, 10:31 PM

esteban

#5894
04/09/2015, 08:13 AM
Quote from: galam on 04/08/2015, 10:31 PMhttp://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321003011992
Now I want to listen to it. Even though it has nothing to do with you-know-what.
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wildfruit

#5895
04/09/2015, 06:58 PM

BigusSchmuck

#5896
04/09/2015, 07:08 PM
Quote from: wildfruit on 04/09/2015, 06:58 PMHoly damn
http://ebay.us/UYTJQh
Wow, I guess monkey's do fly out of my butt.

Gentlegamer

#5897
04/09/2015, 07:22 PM
Sealed copy of PAL Pilotwings for $2000.

Seems legit.
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Quote from: VenomMacbeth on 10/25/2015, 02:35 PMGentle with games, rough with collectards.  Riders gon riiiiide.

ToyMachine78

#5898
04/14/2015, 08:51 PM
Does anyone have any experience with this:

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html

Is it legit.

bozo55

#5899
04/14/2015, 11:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 04/14/2015, 08:51 PMDoes anyone have any experience with this:

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/vgm/4940412723.html

Is it legit.
That's just using Free McBoot on a Memory Card to load a homebrew emulator with ROMs off either a disc or USB stick or HDD.

If you're looking to do that sort of console homebrew emulation I'd sooner do it on a hacked Wii or Xbox360.
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