Author Topic: Here We Go Again...  (Read 673 times)

ProfessorProfessorson

  • Guest
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2014, 02:41:57 PM »
Should BIN the f*ck out of it just to see him waste his time on a non-paying bidder.

I'm not positive on this, so don't take my word as gospel, but supposedly non-paying bids on high amounts can cause ebay to place stricter restrictions on your buying ability. Like instead of letting you rack up 3-4 non-paying bids before nailing you to the wall they just restrict your buying ability on certain auction types right away. I remember reading rumblings about it on the ebay forums. I cant confirm it, because honestly I pay for everything I win. You will just have to decide if its worth it to you. If you plan to do it, I'd recommend setting up and using a fake account.

jordan_hillman

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2014, 03:23:15 PM »
If somebody wants to spend that much money on a video game then all the power to them, but it sets an absolutely ridiculous precedent and market value for rarer titles--which, ultimately, negatively impacts other TG collectors.

Personally, I get the most joy out of finding rare titles and accessories for a bargain than simply clicking "Buy it Now" once something I need pops up. But hey, at the end of the day we're all free to do whatever we want.

**steps of soapbox**

"Live the code, the code of the Dragon!"

nodtveidt

  • Guest
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2014, 04:56:38 PM »
The most amusing part of the whole Magical Chase fiasco is that its overpriced bullshit has led so many people to see it for the mediocre game it really is.

HailingTheThings

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3229
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2014, 06:27:00 PM »
Just wish someone would make a legitimate repro, whether it be a CD or Huey Lewis so that this dumb shite would die down a little. Then again people are kinda  ](*,) so I suppose it wouldn't do much. Hmmm...

Truth be told I would pay quite a bit for a loose US copy, but only if the timing was right. Like after drinking heavily... 

 :pray: Also, turns out praying isn't a thing. I read that somewhere, so there's that.

Sparky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3275
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #19 on: March 03, 2014, 02:49:56 AM »
If somebody wants to spend that much money on a video game then all the power to them, but it sets an absolutely ridiculous precedent and market value for rarer titles--which, ultimately, negatively impacts other TG collectors.

Personally, I get the most joy out of finding rare titles and accessories for a bargain than simply clicking "Buy it Now" once something I need pops up. But hey, at the end of the day we're all free to do whatever we want.

**steps of soapbox**



exactly!!! and ya finding the stuff cheap or trading locally or on forums with good people makes me happy inside :)

MotherGunner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2991
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2014, 06:49:57 AM »
Should BIN the f*ck out of it just to see him waste his time on a non-paying bidder.

I'm not positive on this, so don't take my word as gospel, but supposedly non-paying bids on high amounts can cause ebay to place stricter restrictions on your buying ability. Like instead of letting you rack up 3-4 non-paying bids before nailing you to the wall they just restrict your buying ability on certain auction types right away. I remember reading rumblings about it on the ebay forums. I cant confirm it, because honestly I pay for everything I win. You will just have to decide if its worth it to you. If you plan to do it, I'd recommend setting up and using a fake account.

Was totally joking for sure.  You're right, the rules have changed since a lot of people were doing this in the past.  Ever hear about the $40K for that stupid Bandai NES game that sold?  I heard the guy who won it never paid.  But people have set $40K as the standard price on it.  I wonder how many times MC was inflated like this? 

This is so stupid, we definitely need a nicely repro'ed bootleg run of MC with a nicely repro'ed manual.

This way, people with the itch to have and play something that doesn't look like a flash cart, have it and play it, and people who are still spending $5K continue to be stupid f*cking morons.

-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)

HailingTheThings

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3229
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #21 on: March 03, 2014, 09:08:00 AM »
This way, people with the itch to have and play something that doesn't look like a flash cart...

When candle go out, all cart look the same.

Also, people with the itch should really visit their family practitioner or dermatologist right away. It is irresponsible to the max to risk transmitting such conditions.

lol That's ah funny.

MotherGunner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2991
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #22 on: March 03, 2014, 09:09:43 AM »
Null is just getting me back for trolling his posts...lol  Good one Bro.  (I am getting a flash cart btw).
-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)

MotherGunner

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2991
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #23 on: March 03, 2014, 10:56:26 AM »
Null is just getting me back for trolling his posts...lol  Good one Bro.  (I am getting a flash cart btw).


Had you been? I hadn't noticed! lol... I just chase after the lulz wherever they may be. :lol:

But now that you mentioned it... cocaine is a hell of a drug!


Hell of a laugh too!  (NSFW but enjoy!)

-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)

HailingTheThings

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3229
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #24 on: March 03, 2014, 01:43:14 PM »
Null is just getting me back for trolling his posts...lol  Good one Bro.  (I am getting a flash cart btw).


Had you been? I hadn't noticed! lol... I just chase after the lulz wherever they may be. :lol:

But now that you mentioned it... cocaine is a hell of a drug!


Hell of a laugh too!  (NSFW but enjoy!)




R.I.P. Mr. James, R.I.P.

xelement5x

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3923
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #25 on: March 04, 2014, 05:52:16 AM »
So, I just looked at this auction and it looks like there was a sticker over the UPC.  Is that the case for most copies, or is this sticker also specific to the "French Canadian" release?
Gredler: spread her legs and push her down to make her more lively<br>***<br>majors: You used to be the great man, this icon we all looked up to and now your just a pico collecting 'tard...oh, how the mighty have fallen...<br>***<br>_joshuaTurbo: Sex, Lies, Rape and Arkhan. A TurboGrafx love story

RoyVegas

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1791
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #26 on: March 04, 2014, 06:50:06 AM »
So, I just looked at this auction and it looks like there was a sticker over the UPC.  Is that the case for most copies, or is this sticker also specific to the "French Canadian" release?

From what I've seen a lot of the French Canadian releases had the stickers.

also

This listing was ended by the seller because there was an error in the listing. Or so it says.....
All is well. :)

FiftyQuid

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1881
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #27 on: March 04, 2014, 08:47:40 AM »
So, I just looked at this auction and it looks like there was a sticker over the UPC.  Is that the case for most copies, or is this sticker also specific to the "French Canadian" release?
This is very common for games up here.
I'm busy playing pinball, but I still drop by to visit.

fsa

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 136
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #28 on: March 04, 2014, 10:33:02 AM »
Almost every game is rare now, re-sellers are at the highest, you cant find any decent deal anywhere anymore. 
Looking for TG16 games I don't have already.

HailingTheThings

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3229
Re: Here We Go Again...
« Reply #29 on: March 04, 2014, 01:52:25 PM »
Almost every game is rare now, re-sellers are at the highest, you cant find any decent deal anywhere anymore.

Not entirely true, be patient, yet persistent, that's the way.
 
Also converse with people, trade and such.