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turboswimbz

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2985 on: August 19, 2012, 03:05:29 PM »
oops link got deleted.  messed that one all up, like a (insert funny here).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-TurboGrafx-CD-Turbo-Duo-Console-System-free-Projector-/120957901206?pt=Video_Games&hash=item1c29a71996

and there is now another relisted duo at $564 with 9 games.  that is now the cheapest working duo.

Link to the video and sellers set up:
"Old days we have only photos,but this days we have Youtube,here is 10 minutes of video i recorded today with my iphone and see everything how the system works"
Click on this YouTube Video Link:


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BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2986 on: August 19, 2012, 07:31:48 PM »
^ He's trying to sell off a used projector with the turbo duo, but is stating that it is "free", no he's just trying to jack up the price. s.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2987 on: August 20, 2012, 08:50:33 AM »
Free crappy projector, wow
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« Reply #2988 on: August 20, 2012, 11:01:23 AM »
Sometimes the gouging that bugs me the most is the everyday attrition and petty maximizing on low-profile items.

Oh, I'm sorry, do you want an original TG16 RF switch that should be as common as Keith Courage? Just bend over and give this guy $30 (shipped):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-RF-ADAPTER-/130749593440?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e71487760
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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2989 on: August 20, 2012, 12:15:53 PM »
Sometimes the gouging that bugs me the most is the everyday attrition and petty maximizing on low-profile items.

Oh, I'm sorry, do you want an original TG16 RF switch that should be as common as Keith Courage? Just bend over and give this guy $30 (shipped):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TURBO-GRAFX-16-RF-ADAPTER-/130749593440?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1e71487760


Yes your right this is just praying on those who don't know better, but you know what I hate more and is along the same lines... the use of rare.  RARE keith courage and RARE TG 16 with 9 RARE games, including ... TV sports, world class baseball, Victory Run, ect.. RARE                HATE THIS SO MUCH!
NW: Hey, I made it on this psycho's Enemies' List, how about that ?? ;)

BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

You can't tell most retro gamers anything!

Spenoza: The wannabe masculinity just overwhelms.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2990 on: August 20, 2012, 02:49:58 PM »
Pretty much these day if they aren't available in Walmart, it's "rare"

Which reminds, me, I have the rare "Metroid: Other M" on eBay now, you can't get them anymore so it's rare.

PS did I mention it's rare?

turboswimbz

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2991 on: August 21, 2012, 06:45:29 AM »
Pretty much these day if they aren't available in Walmart, it's "rare"

Which reminds, me, I have the rare "Metroid: Other M" on eBay now, you can't get them anymore so it's rare.

PS did I mention it's rare?

LOL.  yeah i bet there is some person out there foaming at the mouth saying "I Like my ebay auctions like i like my meat, rare"
NW: Hey, I made it on this psycho's Enemies' List, how about that ?? ;)

BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

You can't tell most retro gamers anything!

Spenoza: The wannabe masculinity just overwhelms.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2992 on: August 21, 2012, 07:24:19 AM »
It's one thing when sellers just put "R@RE" in the title or imply in some way that a Turbo/PCE is "rare" in that you can't buy them locally as easily as other console games. But too many of these gougers straight lie about all kinds of things to take advantage of rich noobs putting together "sets". Like that recent posting here, which had like nine games and some hardware. The seller described in detail how we was including "9 of the top rarest PCE games". But they were actually some of the most worthless and easy to find titles.
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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2993 on: August 21, 2012, 10:21:26 AM »
Wow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?

 http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433


So, what should Cotton be going for?

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2994 on: August 21, 2012, 11:03:16 AM »
Wow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?

 http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433


So, what should Cotton be going for?

About a 1/3rd of that price, hell thats what I got mine for.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2995 on: August 21, 2012, 11:21:12 AM »
Wow! Was watching this one all week just to see what it went for. Jumped from $67 to $148 in the last minute! It was even missing the rear insert and the manual had a big fold in it! Is this game really that sought after?

 http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290759982987&index=0&nav=WATCHING&nid=98604449433


So, what should Cotton be going for?

About a 1/3rd of that price, hell thats what I got mine for.



For a U.S.-released version?
I've been keeping an eye on it for about 2 months, and it seems that the Japanese-released one has been going for $50-65, while the U.S.-released one hasn't really had a lot of sales, but it seems that it has been going for over $100.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2996 on: August 21, 2012, 01:12:41 PM »
What pisses me off is how most local stores that carry old video games use eBay as their sole price guide and in many cases INCRESAE the price a bit. Like a real live BIN or something. "But unlike eBay, you get to take it home today!"

They don't realize if an auction ended at a certain price, that was the MOST somebody was willing to pay for it. Living in rhode island, I really don't care that some douche in San Diego overpaid for something. These people don't realize they aren't exactly getting a national audience browsing their hole in the wall store. No wonder most of these places fail in under a year. They just sit on loads of games because they don't want to accept anything less than what they perceive as fair market.  But they complain that they can't move the shit if you try to make a trade with them, and they don't want anything unless it's a total score for them at a dirt cheap price.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2997 on: August 21, 2012, 01:23:42 PM »
What pisses me off is how most local stores that carry old video games use eBay as their sole price guide and in many cases INCRESAE the price a bit. Like a real live BIN or something. "But unlike eBay, you get to take it home today!"

They don't realize if an auction ended at a certain price, that was the MOST somebody was willing to pay for it. Living in rhode island, I really don't care that some douche in San Diego overpaid for something. These people don't realize they aren't exactly getting a national audience browsing their hole in the wall store. No wonder most of these places fail in under a year. They just sit on loads of games because they don't want to accept anything less than what they perceive as fair market.  But they complain that they can't move the shit if you try to make a trade with them, and they don't want anything unless it's a total score for them at a dirt cheap price.

Well I can understand them wanting to make a living.  I can't understand them not wanting to move shit.  Having new stock brings in new customers and gets old customers ones to come back.  

I say f*ck 'em.  If they can't figure out that selling a game and making $10 profit now is better than sitting on a game for over a year waiting to making $20 profit then I say let them fail.  Idiots shouldn't be in business.
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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2998 on: August 21, 2012, 02:48:18 PM »
Well I can understand them wanting to make a living.  I can't understand them not wanting to move shit.  Having new stock brings in new customers and gets old customers ones to come back. 

I say f*ck 'em.  If they can't figure out that selling a game and making $10 profit now is better than sitting on a game for over a year waiting to making $20 profit then I say let them fail.  Idiots shouldn't be in business.

Oh, totally understand your first point. I have bought a lot of crap that I dont really care about just to help keep these guys in business. And I have found that buying the junk at asking price actually turns into a bit of a bargaining chip when I want the good stuff.

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Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )
« Reply #2999 on: August 21, 2012, 02:55:52 PM »
You have members here selling US Cotton for 250.00, as far as i am concerned that ebay auction is just proof the balloon is deflating slowly.

I think part of what is driving up prices is the exchange rate of the US dollar.  Its expensive for us to buy but not if you live outside the US.  I see it more with Skydiving equipment.  A used Parachute ("Rig") cost me 2500.00 in 2007.  Later that year I sold it for 3000.00 because a guy in switzerland bought it.  Most I prolly could have gotten in the US would have been 2500-2600 ( i got a great deal becuase the previous owner wanted out).  Now because the exchange rates are far worse a new Rig will cost 8200.00 where I paid 6700.00 in 2007, many canopies are made over seas in Europe.  Its only 5 years difference.

Not arguing on the behalf of gougers, just that there are some other factors screwing us as well.

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