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

[xelement5x]

Here's a couple star items:

Cadash w/box for $150
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadash-TurboGrafx-16-1991-Complete-W-Box-/320847409164

Ys I & II w/box and map for $170
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ys-Books-II-TurboGrafx-CD-1990-Complete-Excellent-/320847413105

[Black Tiger]

How do people come up with these unique prices? I'm not talking about the fact that they are over priced. I mean, why $170 instead of $100, $150 or $200?. The more a game is overpriced, the more it makes me wonder how the seller came to choose the final number. In the case of a $30 game, why stop at $170? Why not ask $370?

[Vecanti]

check out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e

Part of me wants to say, FAKE!  First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system?  I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards?  That late in the game? 

2nd, the receipt.  Why no date?  Why is it cut off?  Why a receipt at all?  Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years?  They are usually unreadable in my experience.


Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker.  If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different. 

[turbofan1]

Can't be any worse than his $2800 Nes:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NES-ACTION-SET-OFFICIAL-SYSTEM-BRAND-NEW-RARE-Original-Nintendo-Deck-/320841746340?pt=Video_Games&hash=item4ab3a887a4

At least you`ll be able to earn fifty six dollars in ebucks .That you wont be able to use till like three months later.

[frozenintears]

check out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e

Part of me wants to say, FAKE!  First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system?  I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards?  That late in the game? 

2nd, the receipt.  Why no date?  Why is it cut off?  Why a receipt at all?  Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years?  They are usually unreadable in my experience.


Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker.  If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different. 

yeah but even if it were real. Is there any reason for this ridiculous price?

[SMF]

Legend of Hero Tonma loose Huey BUY IT NOW $165. Best part is the sellers listing states ITS AS ELUSIVE AS MAGICAL CHASE LOL.

[frozenintears]

what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?

[BigT]

check out this amazing deal!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keith-Courage-Alpha-Zones-TurboGrafx-16-Kiosk-Version-Store-9209-/220952075566?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3371c51d2e

Part of me wants to say, FAKE!  First, by the time TTI came around were they (would they) still using Keith Courage as a Demo game for the system?  I could understand if the store just opened a new system box and just used the game in there, but we have to believe TTI, said hmm... what game should we send out to show off the system, and then they SPECIFICALLY chose and labeled Keith Courage cards?  That late in the game? 

2nd, the receipt.  Why no date?  Why is it cut off?  Why a receipt at all?  Has anyone had one of these thermal printed receipts even for 5 years?  They are usually unreadable in my experience.


Not that it matters I guess, it's a Keith Courage cart with a sticker.  If it was some sort of actual special demo chip that would be different. 

I agree with your analysis... this has a pretty reasonable chance of being fake and the receipt is pretty useless in providing proof of authenticity... we would need someone from that era who worked at TTI or Toys R Us to authenticate it.

But, overall, it's a moot point... even if it were authentic, I'd pay $5 max for the curiosity factor...

[BigusSchmuck]

what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?

I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.

[frozenintears]

what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?

I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.

tell me you bought it? please.

[nat]

Since when was Hero Tonma expensive? I bought mine within the past 2 years for $40, and it included the manual.

[frozenintears]

I think 40 bucks is the most I will ever pay for any Turbo game. So if I see LHT for 30 or 40 bucks I would jump on it.

[djolof]

I bought a copy of it (LOHT) this past year for under $30 USD... surprised to see it going for as much as it has recently.

[BigusSchmuck]

what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?

I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.

tell me you bought it? please.

No I didn't buy it, wasn't what I was after at the time. If I were you, I would be patient and get one for cheap instead of paying inflated ebay prices. Or look around for local (or semi-local) retro gaming conventions, theres bound to be a few coming up in your area.

[frozenintears]

what the cheapest price you seen for Legend of Hero Tomna?

I saw it at the retro gaming convention in Portland for $30.

tell me you bought it? please.

No I didn't buy it, wasn't what I was after at the time. If I were you, I would be patient and get one for cheap instead of paying inflated ebay prices. Or look around for local (or semi-local) retro gaming conventions, theres bound to be a few coming up in your area.

yeah, thanks for advice. I wouldn't pay more than 40 bucks for any video game anyways. Doesn't matter what console.

btw, order of griffon on ebay starting bid 1 dollar