It's getting pretty redic on some of the prices. I would rather pay for some PC Engine controllers and pay the $15 EMS shipping fee on top and still be under $35 for a controller. Well.. maybe....
Broken PCE Duo's and Duo-R's selling for $200-275 is also pretty high. That doesn't include the $65 EMS shipping either. Think there were a few under that but maybe only one or two. Oh and I like the ones that say, tested and works but havn't had the caps replaced. Yet they try to sell for more than $300 when you are going to need to invest $20 - $50 in caps depending on the type you use. I prefer ceramics and a few Electrolytic radials so usually runs me about $45 + $5 for caps.
So no mods, just cap replacement and if the console works with no other issues there is $315 into a console with no compensation for time spent repairing or profit. Entry level will soon be $500'ish just for hardware that works and is really repaired and not just saying ... it tested and works...
Like that new in the box US Duo $12k or whatever... Who cares, the dang thing won't work right. lol It needs caps if it hasn't been eaten alive already by them.
Uhg, sorry, kinda turned into a rant.... my bad....