Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )

[nectarsis]

If one does want the US titles, with patience the bulk of the library can be had cheap (less than $20 per title, especially when buying in bulk).

Very true. This is how I've managed to get most of my TG-16 games. The games I keep for my collection end up costing less on average and I have no problem trading/selling the extras. Trying to snag individual, more uncommon games for decent prices can still be tricky.

Good prices can also be had at gaming conventions. I was able to snag some rare games like Bonk 3 CD and Neutopia II at prices well below market value at the last Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee.

Good to hear there's still deals to be had there. I know 2 years ago the Goat Store had a loose Bonk 3 Hu only for $250..I just laughed at them and walked away.

[Roy The Sunderer]

Good prices can also be had at gaming conventions.

True. Are there any local (Chicago area) gaming conventions going on in the near future? I know they used to have one in Bridgeview once or twice a year.

[chany60126]

Good prices can also be had at gaming conventions.

True. Are there any local (Chicago area) gaming conventions going on in the near future? I know they used to have one in Bridgeview once or twice a year.

Well Roy, the only (retro) gaming convention that will take place in the near future is again the Video Game Summit, which is where Turbo Fest 2011 will make another triumphant return.

I never heard about the one in Bridgeview, must have been a while back because I totally would have been there.

[Roy The Sunderer]

Those Bridgeview shows are probably ancient history by now. The only other upcoming show I could find info about is the Chicago Comic-Con this month from the 19th-22nd. There will most likely be gaming stuff there, but I've never gone so I don't know exactly how much.

[Necromancer]

To go with the 50 pack of Yo Bros, how 'bout a score of Fatal Fury 2?  They're new, sealed, and shipped to your door for only $8.66 each ($173.20 total).

[Arkhan]

Those would make nice party favors/coasters.

[henrycsc]

Ark, I bet you he could sell those Fatal Fury 2s for twice that if you autographed 'em!

How about some jacked-up "Manuel" Densetsu for your collection
http://cgi.ebay.com/Turbo-Grafx-Only-Manuel-pc-title-17-/220649575458?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0
 (this RAER item also goes by the name: : Locked-up Peachboy Noriega)

Look at all the other Dick-Taters that seller has available:
http://shop.ebay.com/matterdont/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

[Senshi]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TURBO-GRAFX-16-SYSTEM-NEW-RARE-COLLECTORS-/320569868967?pt=Video_Games

When people ask why your smelling your hands...just say..."its the turbo factory smell baby"

[henrycsc]

I've had a rash of auctions (4) that I was bidding on cancelled by different sellers in the past week.
This last seller actually admitted through the ebay messaging service that they sold the lot to someone who "REALLY" wanted it.

Here is the latest yanked auction (I'm sure many of you saw):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120604508172

Lots of stuff but nothing super-rare, 
Boxed Turbo Grafx 16 + 54 Games described as:
1)Night Creatures 100 percent complete with box, case, hu card and manual!
2) Time Cruise 100 percent complete with box, case, hu card and tray
3)Shockman 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card, manual and tray
4) Tiger Road 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card and manual
5) Sidearms 100 percent complete with box, case, hu-card and manual
6) Blazing Lazers SEALED NEVER OPENED
7) Final Zone II SEALED NEVER OPENED
8)Bravoman SEALED NEVER OPENED
9) Super Star Soldier comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
10) Cyber-Core comes with a case and its manual and hu-card
11) Devil's Crush comes with a case, manual and hu-card
12) China Warrior comes with its case, manual and hu-card
13) BoxyBoy comes with its case, manual and hu-card
14) R-type comes with a case, manual and hu-card
15) Talespin comes with a case, manual and hu-card
16) Soldier Blade comes with a case, manual and hu-card
17) Air Zonk comes with a case, manual and hu-card
18) Dead Moon comes with a case, manual and hu-card
19) King of casino comes with its case, manual and hu-card
20) Bonk's Revenge comes with its case
21) Bonk's Adventure comes with its case, manual and hu-card
22) Ballistix comes with its case, manual and hu-card
23) Tv sports hockey comes with case, manual and hu-card
24) Tv sports football comes with its case, manual and hu-card
25) Tv sports basketball comes with its case, manual and hu-card
26) Ninja Spirit comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
27) Aero blasters comes with its case, manual and hu-card
28) Alien Crush comes with its case, manual and hu-card
29) Dungeon Explorer comes with its case, manual and hu-card
30) Silent Debuggers comes as hu-card only and manual if i can find it
31) Dragon's Curse comes as hu-card only
32) Final Lap twin comes as hu-card only
33) Shadow of the beast SEALED NEVER OPENED
34) Victory Run comes with its case, manual and hu-card
35) Splatterhouse comes with its case, manual and hu-card
36) Ordyne comes with its case, manual and hu-card
37) Turrican comes with its case, manual, and hu-card
38) Keith courage comes with its case, manual and hu-card
39) World class baseball comes its case, manual and hu-card
40) JJ and Jeff comes with its case, manual and hu-card
41) Power golf comes with its case, manual and hu-card
42) Neutopia comes with its case, manual and hu-card
43) takin it to the hoop comes with its case, manual and hu-card
44) Vigilante comes with its case, manual and hu-card
45) Veigues Tactical Gladiator comes with its manual, case and hu-card
46) Raiden comes with its case, manual and hu-card
47) Pac land comes with its case, manual and hu-card
48) Parasol Stars comes with its case, manual and hu-card
49) Space Harrier comes its case, manual and hu-card
50) Blazing lazers comes with its case, manual and hu-card
51) Legendary Axe comes with its case, manual and hu-card
52) Sinistron comes with its case, manual and hu-card
53) Klax comes with its case, manual and hu-card
54) Bloody Wolf comes with its case, manual and hu-card

Here is the text of the seller's message to me:
i doubt i will lose money, this sale went for 4 figures, lmao. theres no way that auction would have ended for what i sold it for. i couldnt pass up this deal. normally i wouldnt do that but this time this person REALLY wanted this stuff.

At least the seller had some sanity about it knowing full well that the auction wasn't worth that, though it is slimy (and against ebay policy) to do what they did.

4 digits for this lot?  What is going on here?  There are way too many of these large lots selling for high $ for it to be just one or two crazy buyers. 

I can't imagine a re-seller would think this could earn a profit on that purchase price (even using pricing of buying every piece individually, you'd be hard pressed to spend $1000).  It just doesn't add up.

Anybody else having this stuff happen?

[blueraven]

Someone pulled a copy of GoT I picked up for $26 that in the seller's opinion should have gone for much, much more.

He canceled the auction 3 minutes before close stating "I want to keep it" 

If he joins the forum, his userid should be SuperDouche2.

[BlueBMW]

I guess I'd rather them cancel an auction than shill bid it up.  Either way its a bummer when it happens.

[henrycsc]

Blummer blue...
I also had a boxed PCE GT pulled (seller wouldnt respond to emails after he pulled it)

and I was bidding on the Boxed TGCD (seller stated boxed CD is "no longer available" but didn't say they were keeping it and didn't ask me for another offer (was a few days from closing.))

Someone pulled a copy of GoT I picked up for $26 that in the seller's opinion should have gone for much, much more.

He canceled the auction 3 minutes before close stating "I want to keep it" 

If he joins the forum, his userid should be SuperDouche2.

[turbogrfxfan]

ive seen alot of auctions ending early.  it is what it is.  I think it sucks but what can you do?

[Necromancer]

I've had a rash of auctions (4) that I was bidding on cancelled by different sellers in the past week.
This last seller actually admitted through the ebay messaging service that they sold the lot to someone who "REALLY" wanted it.

I hope you turned his ass in to eBay; they really hate it when somebody screws 'em out of their fees ($70-75 had it sold at $1000).

I think it sucks but what can you do?

Mail 'em an air tight box.... after you've shat in it and topped it off with a bit of silane gas.  Surprise!

[blueraven]

Blummer blue...
I also had a boxed PCE GT pulled (seller wouldnt respond to emails after he pulled it)

They of course get reported for pulling that shit. It's been happening to quite a few of us lately.