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Ghudda

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WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« on: March 23, 2014, 06:13:48 PM »
Looking to get a copy of Ys Book I and II (preferably without the map for costs sake). I would like original case/manual though and i'm looking for the English version so that I can actually comprehend the text  :lol: .

Let me know if you have a copy that you'd be willing to part with!
Prefer to buy it from someone in the US to avoid any unnecessary shipping fees!

Thanks
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madboom0522

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2014, 03:20:47 AM »
There's a copy on e-bay in great condition now...
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Ghudda

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2014, 06:17:47 AM »
There's a copy on e-bay in great condition now...

I was hoping to buy it off someone here on the forums. Is that the typical going price for the game?

edit: looks like a I missed it. I saw it last night, though and was tempted but thought i'd give the forums a shot.

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2014, 06:33:00 AM »
I feel your pain. I was talking to a guy on e-bay 2 nights ago trying to score cotton and 2 of the Hawaiian disks and while we were on the phone the sold out from under me... 
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2014, 06:36:20 AM »
That is a fair price for the game. I have seen them as high as $100 in same condition...
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2014, 07:14:51 AM »
You shouldn't pay more than $40 - $50'ish on eBay for a copy with manual and insert.

The OEM pack-in version is often sold as "complete" when really it is always very incomplete, from a common sense point of view.
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2014, 07:19:33 AM »
It seems to vary on price depending on condition though. I have been following the e-bay listings for over 13 years and the price point is about right for what was listed.
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2014, 07:23:57 AM »
I have a copy I would be willing to let go for $45.  No insert.  I'm afraid that's the best price I could do, but that includes shipping from Canada.

I also have Ys III if you're interested.  Buy both for $100 shipped?  :-k
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2014, 12:35:15 PM »
It seems to vary on price depending on condition though. I have been following the e-bay listings for over 13 years and the price point is about right for what was listed.


I've been following online listings for Turbo/PCE games, including eBay once it began carrying the games, for 18 years. I don't know what you mean by "listed", but Ys I & II (and III) has consistently sold CIC in decent+ condition for $30'ish for the past couple decades.

Over the years I've encountered countless drama threads asking "Why can't I find Ys I & II (or often Ys III) for under $100!" Each time I say the same thing about what you can regularly find it for. It is only after being called a liar, do I usually bother doing a recent eBay search and have never not found results that back it up, even with normal things like droughts, spikes, etc.

My previous post was based on a very narrow search of recently sold copies on eBay, of which there are a lot that are CIC (including insert) which went for <$40 - $50'ish. But there were also "complete" copies like these:

$26

$29.99

Ys III CIC $29.99



"As high as" prices are useless to buyers of complete-enough games-to-play. They're only meaningful to sellers looking to raise the price ceiling.

For example, if someone asks advice on what to pay for Keith Courage, telling them that they can buy it right now for $45 isn't helping them.
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2014, 01:26:58 PM »
It's all about timing and who is selling it don't you think?...
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2014, 01:33:46 PM »
I agree. Timing is key. Right now there are several Ys 3 out there, but they are all gouges

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2014, 01:34:27 PM »
BTW.... Im in the market for Ys 3 :)

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2014, 01:58:43 PM »
BTW.... Im in the market for Ys 3 :)
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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2014, 02:44:00 PM »
Thanks for the offer, Quid! toymachine has the dibs on the Ys III. Being OCD about it, i'm going to see if I can get one with the insert but your price seems fair (especially with the included shipping from Canada) so I will certainly keep you in mind. I'm surprised this game isn't easier to find. Was Ys not an incredibly high selling game? Though I guess none of the TGCD library was ever really "high selling" in comparison to the more popular consoles of the time.

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Re: WTB Ys Book I and II (TGCD)
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2014, 04:10:54 PM »
Thanks for the offer, Quid! toymachine has the dibs on the Ys III. Being OCD about it, i'm going to see if I can get one with the insert but your price seems fair (especially with the included shipping from Canada) so I will certainly keep you in mind. I'm surprised this game isn't easier to find. Was Ys not an incredibly high selling game? Though I guess none of the TGCD library was ever really "high selling" in comparison to the more popular consoles of the time.
No problem.  I didn't think you wanted the insert.  I must have misread that.  I'll talk to toymachine, but I don't think he'll be a fan of the shipping cost.  I'd have to ask like $60 for Ys III.  Nearly $10 of that is shipping.
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