What TG16 Collectors Need Only Magical Chase?

[Lilgrafx]

It's only been within the past year that the game skyrocketed to the ridiculous price it now fetches. Certain people (they know who they are) can be thanked for playing a part in that.

In 2008 I bought a US copy of the game, with manual, for $165.

Who are those people?

[nat]

They're around.

[SignOfZeta]

I would say that Magical Chase for Windows PC is the most "uncommon" Magical Chase out there.  That surprisingly (when found) doesn't go for all that much at all.

Probably because Americans don't know it exists.

[Necromancer]

Probably because Americans don't know it exists.

Or because there's roughly eight people that actively collect Windows PC games.

[RoyVegas]

It's only been within the past year that the game skyrocketed to the ridiculous price it now fetches. Certain people (they know who they are) can be thanked for playing a part in that.

In 2008 I bought a US copy of the game, with manual, for $165.

Who are those people?

I was part of the cause and I can own up to it.  I sold 3 of them (a loosie, a game+manual+sparky case and a complete boxed copy) for high amounts.

[oldskool]

Yup, it's all your fault Roy.  f*cking prick.

[Sparky]

They're around.

oh they are, i wish they would just go away

[SignOfZeta]

Yup, it's all your fault Roy.  f*cking prick.

Its only partially the fault of this f*cking prick. People were paying $100+ for this game well before he was around. Yeah, I know, $100 seems like a great price now, but that's only because of our current (warped) perspective. A B- TG-16 game should't cost $100, it should cost $10. The real problem are completists. Hardcore cute-um-up fans exist, but most people buying this game don't give a shit about it. They only want it because they can't easily have it. They must have the US version, they must have the box, THEY MUST HAVE IT.

Its the same sort of shit that has people paying $4000 for Neo Turf Masters (Neo Geo, US, AES) when if they really actually cared about the software (few people do in this case) they could get the exact same software (exact since its Neo Geo, same ROM, same factory, same manufacturing date, only the book and stickers are different, and those are extremely similar baring the language) on a cart from another region or an MVS cart. They will pay thousands for the right sticker. These people are pathetic.

Granted, the AES crowd makes the TG-16 scene look like an outdoor flea market...but its the same concept, just taken to an extreme. You guys are all enabling each other. You're either going to have to pay off This f*cking Prick or be patient and wait for the prices to go down. All these guys sell off their collections eventually, you can wait your turn or pay to have it NOW NOW NOW. Hundreds of people have owned a Ferrari 250 GTO, even though only 39 were ever made. They change hands constantly.

Of course people like This f*cking Prick see all this f*cked up shit and say, "Damn! I want in on that action!" and make it worse...which is pretty terrible. After living through the Crazy Dion era though he comes off as total bush league. Selling one's self out for nothing...reminds me of "Jackie" on Reno 911. Charging $2 to kick a guy in the nuts or something like that. You don't know who's more messed up, and hooker or the john...or which is which, but both throw away their dignity for nothing.

[nat]

All these guys sell off their collections eventually, you can wait your turn or pay to have it NOW NOW NOW.

That's totally it, too. I've spent 20+ years working on my Turbo collection and I've probably spent less on the whole thing than most of these johnny-come-lately Turbo "collectors" spent on a single game (Magical Chase or Dynastic Hero). It's the whole "gotta have it now" mentality and it's not limited to video game collectors. It all stems from the state of society today; we live in an "instant gratification" era. It's depressing, and not just because of the effect it has had on the video game market.

[SignOfZeta]

Yeah, the TG-16 /PC Engine games I have that I spend the most money on are the ones I bought new in the store when they came out. Back then that really was the lowest price you could get things for!

[spenoza]

Hey now, I wouldn't call Magical Chase a B- game. I'd call it an A game. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, and from a mechanical standpoint it's not the best designed shooter ever, but from the standpoint of graphics, audio, and simply being a well-designed game, it's certainly a solid title.

The thing is, rarity alone is a definite boost to value, but if it's a rare dog that limits the upper price range. I think part of the price inflation has to do with the fact that Magical Chase is a fun game that looks and sounds great on top of being ass rare.

[SignOfZeta]

Yeah, its a combination of both factors. I'm pretty sure Nightmare Creatures and Darkwing Duck are at least as rare.

[nat]

Order of the Griffon, too.

[Sparky]

All these guys sell off their collections eventually, you can wait your turn or pay to have it NOW NOW NOW.

That's totally it, too. I've spent 20+ years working on my Turbo collection and I've probably spent less on the whole thing than most of these johnny-come-lately Turbo "collectors" spent on a single game (Magical Chase or Dynastic Hero). It's the whole "gotta have it now" mentality and it's not limited to video game collectors. It all stems from the state of society today; we live in an "instant gratification" era. It's depressing, and not just because of the effect it has had on the video game market.

Its almost a waste even posting that nat, as we are looked at by this want it NOW crew as old school.... gamers/collectors out of touch with the true market value which is ebay.  These f*ckers have all the answers as they know buying it NOW is money in the bank as it will only go up in price later right??? 

One thing i do enjoy with ebay is when the market value f*cks the sellers right in the face and they get less then expected and they whine and whimper about it... poor little lambs... <<sips wine>>

EDIT: hahaha.. always an ebay rant from me when i can

[Lilgrafx]

Its a damn shame people will pay $1000+ for the game, because it looks like a great shoot'em up. I love all the vibrant colors in it.