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stockspyder

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pc-fx system devaluing?
« on: August 26, 2013, 09:09:29 AM »
Hey guys,
Brand new owner of a pc-fx. I have wanted one for a while but I remember them costing 200 at least 3 or 4 years ago. I thought I got a great deal on ebay with mine for 125, but apparently another new guy got his for like 85. Is the value going down on the hardware, or am I mistaken?

P.S. mine came with 3 games and shipping so I didn't get a bad deal

Ji-L87

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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 10:11:42 AM »
Maybe I'm just saying this because I haven't bought one yet, but I find the devaluation to be a good thing. :mrgreen: Well, in some aspects.

I understand that if one wants to sell something that is a bad thing, but personally I feel that there's no real reason things like old game consoles should cost that much. The company that made it is isn't getting any of that money after all...
And I'm no fan of things getting "exclusive" just because it's expensive. On the contrary, I want those interested to be able to afford the units.

But returning to the topic, I've seen both "cheaper" and more expensive ones as of late so I find it hard to tell. Lost out on an action last week, and that still ended pretty high in my opinion, so there is still interest out there, if nothing else :)
« Last Edit: August 26, 2013, 10:27:10 AM by Ji-L87 »
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 10:26:06 AM »
I don't mind at all. I thought I got lucky till I researched here.

If you don't mind me asking how much did the auction you lost out on end at?

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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 10:35:43 AM »
Depends where you live.  in the US seems like $150-175 with shipping ect. is about right maybe less maybe more.  elsewhere I've heard of these going for much closer to $80 - $100 USD.

I would say you got lucky to some degree.  and that 85 dollar one too.  that being said I think they should be closer to what you paid if your patient. I have been trying ot get one for right about what you paid.   

I have lost out on maybe 10 in the past 6 months.  Each went for around 175 -250 shipped.  most had a few games with them 1 to 3 cheapies.  and a few were bare but had the box.  Problem I've seen is that they just don't come up for sale very often (outside of Japan).
« Last Edit: August 26, 2013, 10:38:38 AM by turboswimbz »
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 10:46:20 AM »
i got mine for 85$ becuase it was a bid item, not a buy it now item.
Every buy it now price is 125(with 100-200$ shipping) and 200-250 (with 50$ shipping)
There not going down in price, hell i think there going up in price, best bet? Find a bidding not a buy now on ebay, or find one that says (best offer) and give them a offer.

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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 10:57:18 AM »
If you don't mind me asking how much did the auction you lost out on end at?

£63 (about $98) + £25 (about $40) in shipping :/ Well, I didn't bid that high because money.
My last bid was about $85...
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2013, 11:06:25 AM »
Was this the one you where bidding on>.> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/400537366281 ?
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2013, 01:37:29 PM »
I remember in the 90s places in Japan dumping them for $60-80. $125 seems about right for a flawless boxed system (which %90 of them are since they never get played).

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« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2013, 03:44:26 AM »
Heres a PC-FX being bid on i suggest bidding on it, I wont go any higher then 80-90$ you have my word and you have to tions of shipping, this is where i bought my console from great guys, here yea go.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-FX-No-Box-Instruction-Console-JP-GAME-/331003765125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d115ca185

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« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2013, 04:14:05 AM »
Heres a PC-FX being bid on i suggest bidding on it, I wont go any higher then 80-90$ you have my word and you have to tions of shipping, this is where i bought my console from great guys, here yea go.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-FX-No-Box-Instruction-Console-JP-GAME-/331003765125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d115ca185


Oh, good old Yamatoku. I usually refrain from buying there because I end up with tons of stuff everytime - it's dangerous! :mrgreen: We'll see what happens : )
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, 04:18:38 AM »
Omg dont get me started^ i was only meaning to pay 160$ for the pc-fx but i coulden't stop myself and the bill went to 350$-_-

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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 01:35:54 PM »
His PC-FX systems have been selling for about $100-$150 out of box depending on the condition.  $200 in the box.  I've been watching PC-FX for more than a year.  I'm trying to score one with box for under $150.  I'm having a hard time doing this.
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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2013, 02:09:22 PM »
When i bought it i didn't give to ****s if it came with a box or not as long as i had the system in my possession, why is it you need the box? Collectors sake?

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Re: pc-fx system devaluing?
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2013, 09:10:50 AM »
As far as I can tell, the PC-FX has been around $100-$200 shipped for years. With a system as niche as this that doesn't come up for sale in large quantities, it's hard to nail down a real specific price. It fluctuates depending on how much the people looking to buy are willing to pay at any given time.

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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2013, 05:13:10 AM »
Heres a PC-FX being bid on i suggest bidding on it, I wont go any higher then 80-90$ you have my word and you have to tions of shipping, this is where i bought my console from great guys, here yea go.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-FX-No-Box-Instruction-Console-JP-GAME-/331003765125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d115ca185


Righo, won that one :mrgreen: Now to wait 3 to 4 months...
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