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

BigusSchmuck · 03/20/2013, 07:58 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 03/20/2013, 04:32 PM
QuoteEDIT: ahhh lack of North American consoles up on Ebay ... just the 500+ BIN auctions. someone thought they were getting a deal - Hey look here Bob this thing is worth like $500.
If I'm not mistaken, it seems that there is a lack of many different TG-16 games as well, especially the more uncommon ones. This usually leads to higher prices.

Its kind of crazy that people are willing to spend $500+ for an American Duo whereeas at the Portland Retro Convention 2 years ago you could have gotten a full system for under $300 with two controllers and Keith Courage.

PCEngineHell · 03/21/2013, 11:17 AM

Yeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.

bob · 03/21/2013, 12:57 PM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.

You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?

PCEngineHell · 03/21/2013, 01:19 PM

Quote from: galam on 03/21/2013, 12:57 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?

I know, right?

bob · 03/21/2013, 01:21 PM

Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 01:19 PM
Quote from: galam on 03/21/2013, 12:57 PM
Quote from: PCEngineHell on 03/21/2013, 11:17 AMYeah I checked completed listings on US Duos and some were getting quite a bit for decks that were not even recapped or anything. I'm in the middle of preparing for a move so I decided to let mine go (I still have a Duo-R), so I set mine at $414.99 minimum bid. Thats with 3 games though and a import adapter, and the systems been recapped and modded for s-video. Thats about as low as I'd be willing to go though price wise considering all the work I put into it.
You gouger! How dare you ask for more than $100?
I know, right?

Gonna call you "plcards" from now on

RoyVegas · 03/21/2013, 01:40 PM

Sure didn't take long for someone to snatch it up.

PCEngineHell · 03/21/2013, 01:59 PM

Snatch what up?

bob · 03/21/2013, 02:08 PM

Snatch.

PCEngineHell · 03/21/2013, 02:11 PM

Quote from: galam on 03/21/2013, 02:08 PMSnatch.

But whose snatch was snatched?

Gladiator316 · 03/25/2013, 03:56 PM

SWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09

jelloslug · 03/26/2013, 08:56 AM

Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09

What? It's just like a duo.

Gladiator316 · 03/26/2013, 09:47 AM

Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.

LOL...yeah with out the super system card..

nectarsis · 03/26/2013, 09:49 AM

Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.

A Duo, (and def not this beat up NO 3.0 card setup...therefore not "just like a Duo") is not worth $400-650

MotherGunner · 03/26/2013, 03:22 PM

So, who won the lot of Final Lap Twins?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251248181243?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

NecroPhile · 03/26/2013, 03:38 PM

Maybe it was Terry again!

bob · 03/26/2013, 03:38 PM

^^ if it was somebody here, i smell a raffle coming...

Did anybody here win the $305 hero tonma?
(Sorry, cant link, phone sucks and prof's sig exceeded my data limit)

FiftyQuid · 03/26/2013, 03:56 PM

Was watching that one for fun. $300 is too rich for my blood.

tggodfrey · 03/26/2013, 06:31 PM

Quote from: guest on 03/26/2013, 03:38 PMMaybe it was Terry again!

lol no wasnt me.

EvilEvoIX · 03/26/2013, 07:47 PM

Turbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.

jelloslug · 03/28/2013, 09:38 AM

Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/26/2013, 09:47 AM
Quote from: jelloslug on 03/26/2013, 08:56 AM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/25/2013, 03:56 PMSWEET MERCIFUL CRAP!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-cd-/261189594377?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3cd01ced09
What? It's just like a duo.
LOL...yeah with out the super system card..

close enough...

CrackTiger · 03/28/2013, 12:14 PM

Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.

Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.

geise · 03/28/2013, 12:20 PM

Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.

?

bob · 03/28/2013, 12:32 PM

I have been lucky as of late on the 'bay. It all comes down to checking frequently. Mind you, i have recently been in the market for some "commons", a little patience has yielded me some good deals ($15 shipped) on games that are frequently priced at $30+. But in general, yes, ass-bags asking too much.

CrackTiger · 03/28/2013, 10:14 PM

Quote from: geise on 03/28/2013, 12:20 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
?

I don't have time to post eBay listings for evety Turbo game released, but if you take the time to look at them all, not just a handful that you might want or need, most are not expensive.

CrackTiger · 03/28/2013, 10:44 PM

Turbo-CD set for $700

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html

"This converter itself is worth $300.00".

"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."

EvilEvoIX · 03/29/2013, 05:08 PM

Quote from: geise on 03/28/2013, 12:20 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 12:14 PM
Quote from: EvilEvoIX on 03/26/2013, 07:47 PMTurbo Prices on Ebay are beyond reasonable. People just have those $$ signs as eyes and that's it. I can't even come close to getting anything on there.
Most are cheap or very reasonable. Unless you're only interested in Dynastic Hero and Magical Chase.
?

Turbo CD Systems are $300 plus?!?!?! A broken one without the CD drive (Essentially a Turbo Booster) just sold for $80 plus shipping. It's nuts.

FiftyQuid · 03/29/2013, 06:37 PM

Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html

"This converter itself is worth $300.00".

"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."

$300? Does he mean the $70 PCE converter? Some people...

Gladiator316 · 03/30/2013, 01:20 PM

can't you get a complete system for this price? LOL....wow....just wow

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181110196621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b02498d

MrFlutterPie · 03/30/2013, 07:09 PM

Quote from: Gladiator316 on 03/30/2013, 01:20 PMcan't you get a complete system for this price? LOL....wow....just wow

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BOX-ONLY-FOR-TURBO-GRAFX-16-PLEASE-READ-/181110196621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b02498d

I enjoyed the description in comparison to his asking price lol.

FiftyQuid · 03/31/2013, 12:29 AM

He's been trying to sell that box for months. His orginal asking price was $99 hence the $99 in the description. Gotta love when people update the auction and don't bother with the description.

MrFlutterPie · 03/31/2013, 02:19 PM

I know lazy eh? lol.

Sparky · 03/31/2013, 05:09 PM

Quote from: CrackTiger on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html

"This converter itself is worth $300.00".

"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."

people that quote shit like this drive me Bonkers and need to be harassed

SMF · 03/31/2013, 11:55 PM

Quote from: guest on 03/31/2013, 05:09 PM
Quote from: guest on 03/28/2013, 10:44 PMTurbo-CD set for $700

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/vgm/3660880256.html

"This converter itself is worth $300.00".

"I'm loosing money selling it at this price."
people that quote shit like this drive me Bonkers and need to be harassed

But it comes with a RARE SEALED GAME. He needs to get it graded and raise the price to $1000.

CrackTiger · 04/01/2013, 10:30 AM

I only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.

retroguy · 04/01/2013, 10:31 AM

It's people like that that have made it impossible for me to get a Duo (American or Japanese, I don't care which). We're not dealing in gold bullion here. It's a video game. It's not worth $700.

RoyVegas · 04/01/2013, 11:40 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/01/2013, 10:30 AMI only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.

100% correct. It is a Mirai converter and isn't even close to worth $300.

Mathius · 04/01/2013, 03:15 PM

Quote from: RoyVegas on 04/01/2013, 11:40 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/01/2013, 10:30 AMI only had a quick look at the pics, but I believe that the convertor is the newer non-collectible one that sells new today for a fraction of $300.
100% correct. It is a Mirai converter and isn't even close to worth $300.

Yeah. That's the one I own. I haven't even seen a Kisado in years.

tpivette · 04/02/2013, 04:31 AM

Another rediculous price for the US Cotton...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cotton-Fantastic-Night-Dreams-Turbo-Grafx-Super-CD-Rom-Turbo-Duo-PC-Engine-PCE-/271182896084?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f23c29bd4

tggodfrey · 04/02/2013, 04:46 AM

Its such a steal and less than 700.

for that kind of money he should reply within 15 minutes to any question!

SMF · 04/03/2013, 10:40 PM

I remember going to a game store and snagging used Tg16 games for under $20 each. I still remember walking in and getting Bonk 3 Huey for $17. Those days will never happen again that's for sure....

pc_kwajalein · 04/03/2013, 11:05 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Local-Girls-of-Hawaii-TURBO-DUO-USA-demo-version-PC-ENGINE-NEC-/111044655007?pt=Console_Giochi&hash=item19dac6f79f#ht_25wt_913

One of the Hawaii titles going for $360, or best offer. I do want to collect all three of the Hawaii titles, but I'm not shelling out that much cash just for one.

SMF · 04/03/2013, 11:26 PM

I agree.... I own 2 of the 3 and I will be happy if I ever get the third one for under $200.

CrackTiger · 04/06/2013, 01:01 AM

Only $70 for the Magical Chase soundtrack:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-NEC-PC-Engine-Original-Soundtrack-Japan-Game-Music-CD-NEW-/230957124318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c61e0ade

pc_kwajalein · 04/06/2013, 09:58 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/06/2013, 01:01 AMOnly $70 for the Magical Chase soundtrack:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magical-Chase-NEC-PC-Engine-Original-Soundtrack-Japan-Game-Music-CD-NEW-/230957124318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c61e0ade

We knew it would happen. Hell, for $70, I can get White Rabbit Express to buy it for me, pay their fees, and then ship it to me 2-Day Express Mail.

CrackTiger · 04/07/2013, 05:47 PM

Dungeon Explorer II for $2000-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339

Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.

turboswimbz · 04/07/2013, 06:53 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339

Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.

I've complained about these guys many times! just see their website, (http://www.vgquality.com/) where they grade as an alternative to VGA. They claim that having the same experience as everyone here on the forum (10 + year in the video game collecting/trading/buying) and that alone makes them qualified to grade your item. They jack up the prices to ridiculous levels after they have graded something. Seriously the scotch tape is part of their program.

VGQ = BULLSHIT

CrackTiger · 04/07/2013, 09:33 PM

Quote from: turboswimbz on 04/07/2013, 06:53 PM
Quote from: CrackTiger on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339

Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.
I've complained about these guys many times! just see their website, (http://www.vgquality.com/) where they grade as an alternative to VGA. They claim that having the same experience as everyone here on the forum (10 + year in the video game collecting/trading/buying) and that alone makes them qualified to grade your item. They jack up the prices to ridiculous levels after they have graded something. Seriously the scotch tape is part of their program.

VGQ = BULLSHIT

I have 20+ years experience collecting video games. Does that make my own gradings twice as valuable/accurate? And if "they" are 2 - 4 or more people, are they combining their overall years of experience?

FiftyQuid · 04/07/2013, 11:46 PM

I wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.

I'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.

BigusSchmuck · 04/08/2013, 12:33 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/07/2013, 05:47 PMDungeon Explorer II for $2000-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dungeon-Explorer-II-2-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-RPG-Brand-NEW-USA-Print-100-/221210628921?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item33812e5339

Comes with OFFICIAL SEAL ("authorized" "official" "seal" was officially sealed and "approved" and by the guy selling the game for profit). When throwing around so many "OFFICIAL"s that all amount to the seller officially doing it himself, it only makes the "Official Factory Sealed" part seem all the more dubious. In the photos, you can see that one of the OFFICIAL seals is a plastic sack held together by scotch tape.

This is why we need more bootlegs.

esteban · 04/08/2013, 12:38 AM

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 04/07/2013, 11:46 PMI wish there was something we could do as a forum to get rid of VGA/VGQ and shit eBay listings like this. It tarnishes everything good about video games when some lowlife does this. $2K? Where the hell does that number even come from? It's not even remotely realistic.

I'll always be puzzled at people that try to sell something for years, and years just to get that one fool to buy it. Why not sell it for less so that you get the money sooner? It's ridiculous and maddening to me.

A carnie will scam you for a few dollars; Bernie Madoff, on the other hand...