Countdown to a complete Turbo US collection.

[MotherGunner]

Hey Press, are you getting all your finds on Ebay?

[Press_Run]

Hey Press, are you getting all your finds on Ebay?

For most, yes. As for lately, I've found the more "difficult" games for good prices in forums like DP. Way below what you find on Ebay. The next entry in my countdown is the prime example of that. So just wait n' see. 

[Duo_R]

Really like your idea for this thread, I did a similar one on risingstuff.com (thought 2 of these would be too much in one forum).

http://www.risingstuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=441 <- Duo-R's ripoff countdown

Nice work man, I wish I could go all boxed.  And wow I had no idea so much came with Sherlock Holmes. I may have to get a sealed one now. Anyways, does anyone know why Gates of Thunder is missing from the Legacy Poster???

http://pcenginefx.com/forums/images/TurboLegacy_Poster_large.jpg

Hey Press, are you getting all your finds on Ebay?

For most, yes. As for lately, I've found the more "difficult" games for good prices in forums like DP. Way below what you find on Ebay. The next entry in my countdown is the prime example of that. So just wait n' see. 

[Press_Run]

Really like your idea for this thread, I did a similar one on risingstuff.com (thought 2 of these would be too much in one forum).

http://www.risingstuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=441 <- Duo-R's ripoff countdown

Nice!  What your goal with the US collection? Are you trying to get everything boxed or just hucards and other extras?

[Duo_R]

I have primarily complete games (case and manual) but have some loosies in there before I cared about complete. I only have 2 cardboard boxes so I have mad respect for how you are approaching.

But from here on out, Hucard, Case and Manual. Cardboard boxes would be a bonus (and maybe I will try to collect Working Design boxes).

Really like your idea for this thread, I did a similar one on risingstuff.com (thought 2 of these would be too much in one forum).

http://www.risingstuff.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=441 <- Duo-R's ripoff countdown

Nice!  What your goal with the US collection? Are you trying to get everything boxed or just hucards and other extras?

[MotherGunner]

What's the DP forum about?

[Turbo D]

It's about classic gaming in general. They have a decent market place. Here is a link:

http://www.digitpress.com/

[Press_Run]

Soldier Blade....60 (complete w/ box) X2



No, you're not seeing double. I do in fact have TWO complete Soldier Blades w/ boxes. How in the world did I end up with both? Interesting story.  Well, I've managed to secure one with manual and case with homemade spine sticker for $11. I was content in getting the box without losing an arm and a leg to Ebay. So, enter the waiting game until last month when a DP forum member was selling one complete with box for $55 shipping. Figured with 1/3 of the price, then sell the other one and break near even. PM the guy to agree to his price. The following Monday night, another DP forum member was having a massive turbo sale with boxed games AND boxes. Managing to order 4 boxed games (discuss in later installments) plus a bunch of boxes for $20 including one for Soldier Blade. As this was happening, it slipped my mind that I already bought Soldier Blade boxed just a few days.

A week later, I get my package in my mail wondering what's in it then hitting me like a ton of bricks. Now got two of them in my collection. One original copy with tray and box (although it's in fair condition depicted by the seller). Another with plastic case and box practically new. All for the "low, low, low" price of $70! ($230 less than on Ebay.) What I'm going to do with them? Kinda like the feeling owning two "versions" of a game. Maybe one day (in the distant future) trade one of these away. Don't know which...yet. 

[nectarsis]

NICE!!!  How did I miss that    Seems the search for a minty boxed Soldier Blade continues

[nat]

A week later, I get my package in my mail wondering what's in it then hitting me like a ton of bricks. Now got two of them in my collection. One original copy with tray and box (although it's in fair condition depicted by the seller). Another with plastic case and box practically new. All for the "low, low, low" price of $70! ($230 less than on Ebay.)

Yeah, it's f*cking ridiculous, isn't it?

In 2006 I bought a complete-in-box copy of Soldier Blade in my neverending quest to acquire excellent-condition copies of all the US released Turbo games. I paid $46 on eBay. Now people are paying $300 for this game? Wha......? To my knowledge, Soldier Blade has never been a rare title.

[MotherGunner]

Damn you PRESS!!  =)

Seriously though, I agree with Nat, I got me a copy for $23.  And the Soldier Collection for free. 

[ceti alpha]

A week later, I get my package in my mail wondering what's in it then hitting me like a ton of bricks. Now got two of them in my collection. One original copy with tray and box (although it's in fair condition depicted by the seller). Another with plastic case and box practically new. All for the "low, low, low" price of $70! ($230 less than on Ebay.)

Yeah, it's f*cking ridiculous, isn't it?

In 2006 I bought a complete-in-box copy of Soldier Blade in my neverending quest to acquire excellent-condition copies of all the US released Turbo games. I paid $46 on eBay. Now people are paying $300 for this game? Wha......? To my knowledge, Soldier Blade has never been a rare title.

Yeah, I just ended up buying the PCE port. I wasn't going to pay an absurd price for Soldier Blade, even though it's a sweet-ass game. Just curious, I forget how your never ending quest actually ended. hehe Did it end with that Magical Chase purchase?

But dang Press, nice catch! 

[Press_Run]

Ghost Manor....59 (complete w/box)



Prepare to ghastly gaggling of gaming goodness as the countdown creeps down another hour to the inevitable goal. Continuing off at 59 (and not 58 as to assume two games does not mean a count down in this countdown) with Ghost Manor. When I started my box hunt, my first priority were find the boxes first, even if they didn't have the game in them, they were going to be much harder to find as people tend to throw them away as they up space and clutter up the house (as quickly as I released). In Ghost Manor's case, its completion came in 2 parts. The first got off Ebay without the manual. From then, its "placed aside" from the rest like a person missing the part of themselves that made the whole. Lingering away from the pack ever praying to the gaming heavens to return what's lost spirit to its rightful home and its prayers were answered by zektor. His auctions (sry to see a turbo collector go) helped me procure the manual I desperately seek and Ghost Manor found a home among his wholesome kindred. The end.... 

[MotherGunner]

Damn Press you are hard core...   

[Press_Run]

Damn Press you are hard core...   

LOL, thanks. But I'm not particular to the word "hardcore", too much bad rep from those who think they are. I'm just an enthusiast who love to collect and have fun with their games, no matter the system.