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

Started by NecroPhile, 08/03/2010, 04:18 PM

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NecroPhile

Quote from: SMF on 06/11/2013, 09:06 AMIn this day and age can't you just get one made overseas?
Sure you could.  You could burn your own cds and load roms on a flashcart too, but that doesn't mean it's the same thing.

Not to say that this thing is worth big monies (it sure as shit ain't to me), but they're trying to gouge based on perceived rarity and collectability, not because some casual joe has no other options for storing their TE.
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jelloslug

Quote from: Nulltard on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price.  The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"

turboswimbz

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!

BigusSchmuck

Quote from: guest on 06/13/2013, 04:48 PM
Quote from: guest on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price.  The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"
Look like it was a victim of the Bernie curse.

jelloslug

Quote from: BigusSchmuck on 06/13/2013, 10:35 PM
Quote from: jelloslug on 06/13/2013, 04:48 PM
Quote from: Nulltard on 06/13/2013, 04:09 PM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/13/2013, 03:55 PMMay God Bless this Turbo gouge AMEN!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-TurboGrafx-16-Complete-System-W-cables-Games-ready-to-play/121119305036?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16%26meid%3D8354595633893122844%26pid%3D100016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D271217112422%26
Dude, that's a fair price.  The TurboGrafx16 "NES RF Adapter" Edition was released in very small quantities... plus, there are some nice mint-condition-complete rares included, such as Victory Run and Klax.
He is also gracious enough to include "one controller that is broke" you know "in case someone might want if for parts"
Look like it was a victim of the Bernie curse.
It does not look melted to me. :dunno:

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NecroPhile

Report and watch how quickly ebay does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
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FiftyQuid

Quote from: guest on 06/14/2013, 03:18 PMReport and watch how quickly ebay does ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
I can't report it.  I've never been able to.  Must be a hoser thing.
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Mathius

I have been noticing a tremendous increase in the number of repros on ebay too. Right or wrong it doesn't seem to matter as long as there is money to be made.

jperryss

It's definitely against eBay policy (not to mention illegal) and they most certainly won't do anything about it. But it does look like he did a nice job of the discs and cases.

Too bad the system has no good games.   :mrgreen:

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turboswimbz

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!

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turboswimbz

Quote from: guest on 06/14/2013, 04:40 PM
Quote from: turboswimbz on 06/14/2013, 04:38 PMWhy him and never me!?
I don't want your dirty jerz germz.
Just remember Robot hell is found under the Jersey Shore  :wink:
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!

esadajr

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jelloslug

Quote from: Nulltard on 06/18/2013, 03:54 PMSomebody make me stop... I keep bidding on stuff that i want, but don't neeeeeed, because I can't stand seeing plcards gobbling up all the good BINs and driving up the auctions to near plcards-flipped-BIN price levels...

How mah babbies gonna eeeet?  Hows thems gunn eet if'n i dun stop biddin?
If nobody buys from him he eventually sells them at a normal price.  I have actually bought a game or two from him at normal prices after it did not sell for weeks and weeks of him relisting.

Gladiator316

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NecroPhile

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Gladiator316

Quote from: guest on 06/20/2013, 04:07 PMOh that is most definitely a gouge.
oh ok..then I retract my first statement :-P  To be honest I really didn't even look at the price...I was just confused on the item being sold.
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turboswimbz

Good Ol' lakewood NJ - LOL. They got a ton of crap in a warehouse to sell.   BUYYYYYYYYYYY now. Also your book may come with:

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Gun and Drug Violence Blood
Latin King Membership Reg. Card
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For those greater NYCers that last item goes along with some pretty good Jewish Delis if you know where to look. 
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!

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SMF

Quote from: esadajr on 06/20/2013, 09:45 PM
Quote from: Gladiator316 on 06/20/2013, 04:06 PMnot a gouge....but....da fuq?  :?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Articles-on-Turbografx16-Including-Johnny-Turbo-Pioneer-Laseractive-Sup-/350818040700
just when I thought I've seen everything... This has to be a joke, a real sick and twisted one
Well hell I can print some info out and sell that crap on ebay also lol
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wildfruit

Quote from: Tatsujin on 06/20/2013, 08:06 PMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-LaserActive-LP1-PC-Engine-LD1-Magical-Chase-Turbo-Duo-CD-Grafx-Dynastic-Hero/161040663016?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555003&algo=PW.CAT&ao=1&asc=15602&meid=8450306933298801995&pid=100010&prg=7473&rk=14&sd=221237779509&

houlens???
I'm going to make a ridiculous offer out of hand
Also i wouldn't part with that sort of money with this disclaimer
"All Items are sold as is with no returns accepted. Items will be packed with extra care for safe delivery but once shipped will not be responsible for their delivery, will include signature, delivery confimation and tracking for buyer assurance."

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turboswimbz

Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/21/2013, 09:43 AM
Quote from: FiftyQuid on 06/14/2013, 02:37 PMIs selling ROMs even legal on eBay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200934145033?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec89bbc09
So this auction didn't get pulled even though he's just selling .rom's burned onto disc.  Not only did it not sell, but then he lists it again for even more money;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEC-PC-FX-Bundle-Console-56-Games-2-Controllers-Check-Details-/200936313753?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2ec8bcd399

What a maroon.  :roll:
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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!

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FiftyQuid

Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/28/2013, 12:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935

Ehh....

Not sure what to say here.
I couldn't be bothered to read all the text.  I like my paragraphs to have more than one period in them.  The price would be in line to what crap is selling for on eBay if everything was complete.  It's all loose though.  eBay has turned into an online store, not an auction website.
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Flare65

Quote from: whisper2053 on 06/28/2013, 12:52 AMhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Duo-console-with-games-everything-is-as-is-I-repeat-as-is-/151072384935

Ehh....

Not sure what to say here.
He writes like he has the attention span of a nat....  He mentions "as-is" five times....  Was he high when he wrote this?

VestCunt

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geise

...and you can get free shipping on it if you pay $24 first.

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tggodfrey

The Godzilla one has been on there for a while, kinda funny really.  Everyone knows you get more if you sell seperately but thats getting a bit carried away!
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seieienbu

You could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165.  Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
Current want list:  Bomberman 93

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whisper2053

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seieienbu

UN Squadron for $500...ehhh....maybe if it had free shipping.  That's where they get ya.
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csgx1

Quote from: seieienbu on 07/02/2013, 09:05 AMYou could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165.  Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-NEW-SEALED-PERFECT-MINT-TURBODUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-/310699472600

Lots of Godzilla gouging!  Here's new one that has everything all under one auction, including factory seal. 

BIN price of $1999.99 plus $30 shipping and no best offer option.

wmacmonagle

Quote from: csgx1 on 07/02/2013, 03:53 PM
Quote from: seieienbu on 07/02/2013, 09:05 AMYou could buy Godzilla CD and the case from that guy for $165.  Uh, honestly I don't know how much the game generally goes for, I'd rather it was in one auction or whatever, but that's definitely not the least reasonable thing I've ever heard of...
www.ebay.com/itm/Godzilla-TurboGrafx-CD-1993-NEW-SEALED-PERFECT-MINT-TURBODUO-SUPER-CD-ROM-/310699472600

Lots of Godzilla gouging!  Here's new one that has everything all under one auction, including factory seal. 

BIN price of $1999.99 plus $30 shipping and no best offer option. 
I think seller typed too many 9's.  It is supposed to be 199.99 =)
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seieienbu

Quote from: wmacmonagle on 07/02/2013, 04:32 PMI think seller typed too many 9's.  It is supposed to be 199.99 =)
Awfully optimistic there.  Uh, it doesn't look very factory sealed to me...
Current want list:  Bomberman 93