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

[CrackTiger]

If you really want to send a message, why not send a link to the only System 3.0 card that has sold in eBay's history, which went for $150 with the 4-in-1?

[CPTRAVE]

I just found this listed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-With-CDROM-Unit-/140783890548?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c75fb074

I mean really, the TG16 is cracked the control port is not 100% functional and no cables to go with it and he wants that much. What a joke.
Oh And no system card 

[Sparky]

I just found this listed
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-16-Black-Console-With-CDROM-Unit-/140783890548?pt=Video_Games&hash=item20c75fb074

I mean really, the TG16 is cracked the control port is not 100% functional and no cables to go with it and he wants that much. What a joke.

Hahaha nice find and what a dick!

[CPTRAVE]

I got a counter offer from my original offer of USD 50.00. He counteroffer at USD $350.00. W :-&hat a deal.
Here is the listing again
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270966944393&ssPageName=ADME:X:BOCOR:US:1123

[Mathius]

That wouldn't be fun...

True. But, I believe that will send a better message. If sellers receive tons of realistic offers for what games and consoles are worth it may make a difference. I may be being too optimistic here but what's there to lose?

[Sparky]

I got a counter offer from my original offer of USD 50.00. He counteroffer at USD $350.00. W :-&hat a deal.
Here is the listing again
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270966944393&ssPageName=ADME:X:BOCOR:US:1123

Haha.. I will offer $52.63 not a cent more

[CPTRAVE]

Let us know if he counter offers.

[Mishran]

$350???

Makes me sorta glad I snagged my complete SSC 3.0 when I did back in '02. Bought it from a online store for 17 GBP, still have the receipt. Can't remember what it was in USD though. $35 comes to mind... could be wrong. Either way, people these days are nuts, anyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future?

[CPTRAVE]

When it first came out it was like 99.00 with the 3-1 CD or the other option for 69.00 for the Super System card by itself. Mail order only.

[Mathius]

Not eBay but holy shite!

http://www.japangamestock.com/buy_video_games.php?cPath=58_71&products_id=4983

[city41]

anyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future?

Why the frowny face? A crash in this sense would be awesome. These insane prices are for retro stuff only, the mainstream game industry is doing just fine. A crash would mean prices across the board would come back down again. The downside would be a lot less stuff for sale. It's these high prices that are causing people to dig through their closets and get some of this stuff out on the market.

[FiftyQuid]

If you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289

I'll throw a $100 offer at him.  I think that's reasonable.  As for it being MINT CONDITION I would have to disagree.  Check out the thumb crud on the insert arrow.

[EDIT] He countered at $300 with a note saying, "It's extremely rare, what is the highest you will pay for the item?" to which I replied, "It is not rare, eBay sellers just assume it is. I have already sent you my highest offer. FYI, there has been a Super System Card 3.0 relisted multiple times on eBay for $275 BIN. It has never sold, and never will. My offer is the same."

[CPTRAVE]

That is awesome, maybe he will get the hint, I will try to do the same thing later.

[SMF]

anyone else see another possible video game crash in the near future?

Why the frowny face? A crash in this sense would be awesome. These insane prices are for retro stuff only, the mainstream game industry is doing just fine. A crash would mean prices across the board would come back down again. The downside would be a lot less stuff for sale. It's these high prices that are causing people to dig through their closets and get some of this stuff out on the market.

I agree on a crash only because people are getting tired of paying $60 for a game only to see that same game for $30 a few months later. NOT every game released is worth big money and i will only dish out that much for games like Zelda or a God Of War game. But again to each their own.

[NightWolve]

True. But, I believe that will send a better message. If sellers receive tons of realistic offers for what games and consoles are worth it may make a difference. I may be being too optimistic here but what's there to lose?

Nothing, I'm sure others have, no reason not to. There are enough people here to go around, you just wanna take away my fun! ;)

[FiftyQuid]

My $99 offer was declined on the counter-offer.

[hoobs88]

If you thought a $275 BIN on a Super System 3.0 card was bad, then how about this $375 BIN one;
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-System-Card-Ver-3-0-COMPLETE-USA-VERSION-/270966944393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f16e37289

I'll throw a $100 offer at him.  I think that's reasonable.  As for it being MINT CONDITION I would have to disagree.  Check out the thumb crud on the insert arrow.

[EDIT] He countered at $300 with a note saying, "It's extremely rare, what is the highest you will pay for the item?" to which I replied, "It is not rare, eBay sellers just assume it is. I have already sent you my highest offer. FYI, there has been a Super System Card 3.0 relisted multiple times on eBay for $275 BIN. It has never sold, and never will. My offer is the same."

A Duo (which has a built in 3.0 system card) is less than $300.

[BigusSchmuck]

The conversation I have had with this megahit79 about his bonk 3 manual:

"Dear schmuckofni,

wow thats a great deal horrible for the seller
thanks jay

- megahit79
   
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From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-25-12 10:17:45 PDT

Dear megahit79,

Good luck on your manual sale, someone got the game and the manual for almost half of what you are charging. http://www.ebay.com/itm/110897589611?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


- schmuckofni
   


From: megahit79
To: schmuckofni
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 20:26:57 PDT

Dear schmuckofni,

We dont bother worrying about what people who dont like the fact that games are collectable and have been for some time.I just sold a neo turf masters for $29.993 it cost us originally $500 but things get rare not just videogames all kinds of things
thanks jay

- megahit79
   


From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 19:29:00 PDT

Dear megahit79,

Good luck, apparently no one at pc enginefx will buy it for that much. https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8477.2310


- schmuckofni
   


From: megahit79
To: schmuckofni
Subject: Re: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 19:01:29 PDT

Dear schmuckofni,

It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay

- megahit79
   


From: schmuckofni
To: megahit79
Subject: Details about item: schmuckofni sent a message about Bonk 3 Bonk's Big Adventure TurboGrafx-16 Manual Only #250617950446
Sent Date: Jun-03-12 18:59:29 PDT

Dear megahit79,

Why do you think this manual is worth so much?"

[Bernie]

lol.  Let it go.  At this point its harassment. 

[BigusSchmuck]

lol.  Let it go.  At this point its harassment. 

Trust me I'm done with this idiot. I'm half tempted to just use my bad ass copier copier at work and make a bunch of repros and sell em on ebay for .99 a piece.

[NightWolve]

Ah, an old favorite, Jay/megahit79, with his lucky "$30,000 dollar" lottery of a SNK cart! Didn't think the subject would go back to him any time soon. It seems his sale price is down to $240 from $300, so we've had some kind of an effect on his pricing. Very stubborn fella, though! ;)

[NecroPhile]

re: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?


re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?

[Bernie]

re: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?


re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?

LMAO..  Did you actually send these messages?

[BigusSchmuck]

re: Super System Card - like new but without a sleeve.... is that a fucking baggie?


re: Bonk 3 manual - If that's what it's worth, dumbfuck Jay, why has it been available for years?

LMAO..  Did you actually send these messages?

If he did he would make my day and I thought what I did was bad lol.

[NightWolve]

Looked up his "Neo Turf Masters" reference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Turf-Masters-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Us-Version-/251004364237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7106a5cd#ht_500wt_969

$19,999.93 normally, but if you hurry, you can get it on sale for $15,999.94!!!! Wow! Don't most people hate golf games ? I'm not sure I ever met anyone that likes them to be honest. ;)

[BigusSchmuck]

Looked up his "Neo Turf Masters" reference.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neo-Turf-Masters-Neo-Geo-AES-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Us-Version-/251004364237?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a7106a5cd#ht_500wt_969

$19,999.93 normally, but if you hurry, you can get it on sale for $15,999.94!!!! Wow! Don't most people hate golf games ? I'm not sure I ever met anyone that likes them to be honest. ;)

Maybe Nintendo Golf just because its got annoying sounds to piss off your significant other. Yeah, he also said he paid $500 for it so thats like a 30x markup point sheesh. You should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.

[NecroPhile]

Here's my conversation with the syscard goober:

Starting Price - $356.25 BIN
Me: $100 offer - "The last two copies sold for $150 with Gate of Thunder and $285 with a complete TG-CD system and Gate of Thunder, so you're waaaaay off on price for just a 3.0 syscard.'
Gouger: $350 counter offer - "Then you don't want it that bad, and someone else will pay for it."
Me: $93.75 counter offer - "Nope, I sure don't want it so bad that I'll pay three times what it's worth. But who knows - fools sometimes attract other fools, and you know what they say about fools and money."
Gouger: declined
Me: $90.00 counter offer - "It looks like my previous offer was in error. Seeing as this system card is missing the sleeve (is that a frickin' baggie?!?), it cannot be considered 'like new' or in 'mint condition', so I've lowered my price accordingly. Wish me luck!"
Gouger: $300 counter offer - "It's not missing a sleeve or anything. Everything is in perfect condition."
Me: declined (I can't make more counter offers) - "Your pictures tell a different tale, as no sleeve is shown & the HuCARD & case appear in need of cleaning. I don't know what kind of nickle bag you've imprisoned that system card, but I know it's not the proper vinyl sleeve it originally was shipped."

And now I've exhausted my allowed offers.  Damn.  'Twas fun while it lasted.

[Bernie]

lmao. NecroPhile, I love you..  Not in that way tho.... 

[CrackTiger]

Dear schmuckofni,

It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay

- megahit79

"The videogame business". Not developing or publishing or retail sales... or playing and appreciating games... just flipping items and price fixing. It's all just business to them, telling people they buy from how worthless their goods are and then turning around and hyping it to all 133t collectors. "Staff" sounds like a lot. If it's at least five people, that's a good four years each. No wonder they're experts on not selling things.

I still can't believe how these assholes actually try to justify their prices, but then turn around and brag about ripping people off for massive profit.

[bob]

Dear schmuckofni,

It is worth this price sold two in the last year plus we have a staff of experts that price all items at www.megahitvideogames.com with over 20 plus years in the videogame business
thanks jay

- megahit79

"The videogame business". Not developing or publishing or retail sales... or playing and appreciating games... just flipping items and price fixing. It's all just business to them, telling people they buy from how worthless their goods are and then turning around and hyping it to all 133t collectors. "Staff" sounds like a lot. If it's at least five people, that's a good four years each. No wonder they're experts on not selling things.

I still can't believe how these assholes actually try to justify their prices, but then turn around and brag about ripping people off for massive profit.

I sell to stores once in a while, and I love the "Well that system has really nose dived lately..." and try to convince you they are doing you a favor by taking it for anything.

One guy offered me a whopping $20 for a boxed chrono trigger and I asked him what he would sell it for...he said $200, right after he said the virtual console has really killed the market.
These guys all feed of each other in terms of driving prices up.
Same store had GameCube metroid prime for $70.

[CPTRAVE]

Well I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.

[BigusSchmuck]

Well I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.

I went ahead and did it too. I wonder when he will figure out that no one is going to pay his prices?

[FiftyQuid]

You should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.

I didn't realise the Samurai auction was his also.  That makes perfect sense though.  Ha!  He's relisted it quite a few times already.

Does it cost anything to relist an item over and over like that?

[SMF]

You should see what he is charging for Samurai Ghost:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samurai-Ghost-TurboGrafx16-Great-Condition-Fast-Shipping-Rare-/250986884767?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a6ffbee9f
80 bucks just for the hucard? I can get it for a quarter of that from another ebay seller.

I didn't realise the Samurai auction was his also.  That makes perfect sense though.  Ha!  He's relisted it quite a few times already.

Does it cost anything to relist an item over and over like that?

Nope, as long as the item don't sell he won't get charged. He gets the 1 listing fee but after that he can relist as many times as he wants.

[CrackTiger]

I recently won an auction for Samurai Ghost at $39-

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190677573793?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649


An auction, where everyone was free to bid as much as they are willing to pay, in which last minute irrationally high bids are easy to make.

[Sparky]

Well I submitted another offer of $100.00 this time he counter offered at $350 he is obviously not getting the hint and probably will not go down below $300.00.

He declined my offer with no response (( shrugs))

[Samurai Ghost]

I recently won an auction for Samurai Ghost at $39-

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/190677573793?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649


An auction, where everyone was free to bid as much as they are willing to pay, in which last minute irrationally high bids are easy to make.

What can I say, I'm a collectable!

[Mathius]

lmao. NecroPhile, I love you..  Not in that way tho....  

Yeah, Necro. You made my day with that one.

[CPTRAVE]

Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.

Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37

[BigusSchmuck]

Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.

Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37

Um no, I got mine loose for around $20. I feel sorry for the poor bastard who paid that much for that game.

[SMF]

Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.

Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37

LOL HELL NO.
Why would they buy that one when they could have gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Order-Griffon-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Box-TG16-/350498955835?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D200782801719%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D175557061442308465

But i see a fool showed up with his money.

[SMF]

Let me just be clear, I still think $149 is WAY TO MUCH MONEY. Also when did Order of the Griffon get released with a hard case and plastic insert? Did i miss something.

[Samurai Ghost]

Well the condition of the box is much better for the first one, but $100 better? Hmm...

[BigusSchmuck]

Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.

Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37

LOL HELL NO.
Why would they buy that one when they could have gotten
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Order-Griffon-Turbo-Grafx-16-Complete-Box-TG16-/350498955835?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D200782801719%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D175557061442308465

But i see a fool showed up with his money.

That would be poweredupvideogames for ya, he does that with almost every auction he has put up and yet people are stupid enough to pay for it. Check out his zelda windwalker auction, about laughed my ass off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Zelda-Wind-Waker-Nintendo-Gamecube-NEW-Sealed-Original-/350561579539?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item519f193213 He must have been digging in the bargain bin at walmart and decided he can charge 10x the amount he paid for it.

[FiftyQuid]

Ok wait one second is this game really worth that much.

Turbo Grafx 16 (Order Of The Griffon) RARE Turbo Duo CIB! PC Engine NEC

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Order-Of-The-Griffon-RARE-Turbo-Duo-CIB-PC-Engine-NEC-/200782801719?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2ebf966b37

Wow, that just went up today.  I didn't think it was going to sell for a second.  Shit... I have one of these and now I'm thinking I should put it up just so I can buy more Turbo stuff with the profits.

[NecroPhile]

Also when did Order of the Griffon get released with a hard case and plastic insert?

It didn't.  That '100% complete' OotG is missing the plastic tray in exchange for a recycled Keith Courage case.

[GameFreak]

Add this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359

[Arkhan Asylum]

lolol wtf,

someone needs to Yoga Flame his nads

[FiftyQuid]

Add this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359

He has 0 feedback.  I doubt anyone will buy this off him.  Well... I hope no one does.

[CrackTiger]

Add this douche-bag to the list..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Grafx-16-Street-Fighter-1-and-2-Combo-/170867528537?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item27c87f9359

He probably meant to list it at $15.99. As bad as crazy gougers get, this would be like listing SMB/Duck Hunt for $100. They are high profile cheap games.