Well afther some thought i'm gonna skip the otakon.I'm not in the mood to fight the crowds and to pay the $60.00 to get in :P
Instead i'm gonna try this convention since it's video game related.
http://www.toomanygames.com
Any body gonna go to it in the tristate area let me know.
all the good conventions are far from my state (california) :(
Looks interesting. I've never been to a game convention. I'll read more about it. I'm located in MD, so it's not too far of a drive.
$2.00 admission isn't bad, basically it's free.
Not many events going on, at least accoring to their site. Their forums are also bare.
I recognize the vendor "Mad-Gear", I've purchased from them before.
Tron, ever been to this convention? What type of game stuff is going on?
Quote from: turbo D on 07/18/2007, 12:35 AMall the good conventions are far from my state (california) :(
Yeah, seriously, why are all the conventions out of state? Aren't there any here?
Quote from: MrFulci on 07/18/2007, 05:03 AM$2.00 admission isn't bad, basically it's free.
Even better, they'll give you a $3.00 coupon redeemable with purchase at any of the vendors. Nothing like getting paid a buck to go to a convention, but PA is a little too far away for me.
You can say the same about Virginia too. But wait, we got Magfest, but that's more like a BYOG type thing.
Speaking of Mad Gear, what the hell happened to his ebay store? I was searching Super Famicom games and didn't see him on the stores list
Mad Gear was at The Midwest Gaming Classic! I got lots of goodies from him this year!!
I believe he also runs 16-bit on ebay as well.....
...at least if I remember correctly.......
Quote from: MrFulci on 07/18/2007, 05:03 AMLooks interesting. I've never been to a game convention. I'll read more about it. I'm located in MD, so it's not too far of a drive.
$2.00 admission isn't bad, basically it's free.
Not many events going on, at least accoring to their site. Their forums are also bare.
I recognize the vendor "Mad-Gear", I've purchased from them before.
Tron, ever been to this convention? What type of game stuff is going on?
Most of what i can tell it's sell and trade for video games i think and, they have a thing for ppl that are into card games as well.
Also they do have tourments as well for old and new video games.
I'm in MD also still it's not that far up in PA so i thought i give it a try.
I saw the thread for it over at neo-geo.com and it caught my intertest, since i wanted to try something diffierent for a change.
Quote from: turbo_sage on 07/18/2007, 02:58 PMMad Gear was at The Midwest Gaming Classic! I got lots of goodies from him this year!!
I believe he also runs 16-bit on ebay as well.....
...at least if I remember correctly.......
Yeah that's 16bit beside his ebay store he get's around to the conventions.
He's gonna have a booth at the otakon but... i see him mention about having one at toomanygames as well this year.
I've met him at last years otakon good seller in my book.
Yeah I met 16 bit at Magfest 4. Sadly I couldn't talk to him much because during the con, I had terrible bronchitis that impaired my speech.
Quote from: turbo D on 07/18/2007, 12:35 AMall the good conventions are far from my state (california) :(
Big as CA is and no conventions for classic gaming wtf!?
ya, what is up with california. I guess its all about the cheese here =P~
Quote from: turbo D on 07/19/2007, 05:05 AMya, what is up with california. I guess its all about the cheese here =P~
DAMN!
Quote from: <TRON> on 07/19/2007, 04:17 AMQuote from: turbo D on 07/18/2007, 12:35 AMall the good conventions are far from my state (california) :(
Big as CA is and no conventions for classic gaming wtf!?
Isn't California to progressive for retro gaming conventions??
Yea, isn't the classic gaming expo in san dieago?
Quote from: turbo D on 07/19/2007, 05:05 AMya, what is up with california. I guess its all about the cheese here =P~
Wisconsin has even more cheese than California and they get the Midwest Gaming Classic.
damn Wisconsin; you'll pay for being cheesier :twisted:
Anyone want to meet me at the 2manycollectibles convention? :P
QuoteAnyone want to meet me at the 2manycollectibles convention?
is it in wisconsin?
lol
Quote from: turbo D on 07/19/2007, 09:13 PMdamn Wisconsin; you'll pay for being cheesier :twisted:
I guess they know how to cheeze-it!
Btw any body else post if ya going to-toomanygames convention.
Quote from: Tone on 07/18/2007, 11:47 AMSpeaking of Mad Gear, what the hell happened to his ebay store? I was searching Super Famicom games and didn't see him on the stores list
I've been informed he's been selling his stock of games at conventions that's why.
So nothing in his ebay store for now 'he just finsh the otakon too a while ago.
Now he's getting ready to sell at the, CGE soon and the toomanygames convention as well.
Blacktiger,
2manycollectibles the same as toomany games?
Tron,
I'm still undecided, though there is a chance I may attend.
Quote from: MrFulci on 07/23/2007, 09:37 AMBlacktiger,
2manycollectibles the same as toomany games?
Tron,
I'm still undecided, though there is a chance I may attend.
Cool i still have plans to go to it.
Beside it isn't that far up in, PA and i figure why not and to give it a try.
Quote from: MrFulci on 07/23/2007, 09:37 AMBlacktiger,
2manycollectibles the same as toomany games?
Tron,
I'm still undecided, though there is a chance I may attend.
I hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
Quote from: guest on 07/23/2007, 09:59 PMQuote from: MrFulci on 07/23/2007, 09:37 AMBlacktiger,
2manycollectibles the same as toomany games?
Tron,
I'm still undecided, though there is a chance I may attend.
I hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
If 2manycollectibles was there i think tell every body he's a scammer.
That bum never did deserve to sell any TG16 games in the frist place ](*,)
Quote from: guest on 07/23/2007, 09:59 PMI hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
How'd he do that?
Quote from: guyjin on 07/26/2007, 05:03 PMQuote from: CrackTiger on 07/23/2007, 09:59 PMI hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
How'd he do that?
He bought up pretty much anything selling for less than his ridiculously jacked up prices so Turbo fans would have to buy from him if they tried shopping on eBay. But he either never sent anything at all to buyers or sent dirty garbage that wasn't the item pictured in the auction. Plus his ads were very misleading and he sold items that sounded like one thing but were actually something like an empty box. He sold 'strategy guides' that were a few pieces of photocopied paper and he even sold discounts for his eBay store.
The Turbo market on eBay is still messed up from a few other losers doing similar things.
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2007, 09:23 PMQuote from: guyjin on 07/26/2007, 05:03 PMQuote from: guest on 07/23/2007, 09:59 PMI hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
How'd he do that?
He bought up pretty much anything selling for less than his ridiculously jacked up prices so Turbo fans would have to buy from him if they tried shopping on eBay. But he either never sent anything at all to buyers or sent dirty garbage that wasn't the item pictured in the auction. Plus his ads were very misleading and he sold items that sounded like one thing but were actually something like an empty box. He sold 'strategy guides' that were a few pieces of photocopied paper and he even sold discounts for his eBay store.
The Turbo market on eBay is still messed up from a few other losers doing similar things.
Such as this one :P Damn this seller charges to much for common games :evil:
http://stores.ebay.com/GameSquadStore
If this is some body store here, sorry i feel the prices are way too much on some games.
Any ways guys post if ya going to-toomanygames convention.
Quote from: guest on 07/27/2007, 09:23 PMQuote from: guyjin on 07/26/2007, 05:03 PMQuote from: guest on 07/23/2007, 09:59 PMI hope not. :P 2manycollectibles is the loser(s) who manipulated the Turbo market on eBay and ripped off more people than not. :wink:
How'd he do that?
He bought up pretty much anything selling for less than his ridiculously jacked up prices so Turbo fans would have to buy from him if they tried shopping on eBay. But he either never sent anything at all to buyers or sent dirty garbage that wasn't the item pictured in the auction. Plus his ads were very misleading and he sold items that sounded like one thing but were actually something like an empty box. He sold 'strategy guides' that were a few pieces of photocopied paper and he even sold discounts for his eBay store.
The Turbo market on eBay is still messed up from a few other losers doing similar things.
I tried to buy from Bullseye one time like three years ago (stupid me). He never sent the item, so naturally I filed a claim against him. I have ONE negative feedback on eBay because of that jackass. He put down the reason he was leaving me negative feedback was because "PAYPAL LABEL MAKER SAYS NOT VALID USA ADDRESS". What the fuck does that mean? Does Paypal's "label maker" have an online 100%-accurate atlas of the entire universe or something? Besides, my address has been "Verified" through Paypal for years. Even if it was true, wouldn't the prudent move at that point be to contact me and figure something out?
As far as I know, eBay finally wised up and kicked him off. I highly doubt 2manygames is the same user because they have far too few negative feedbacks. Although it's curious that their pricing practices are very similar.
Speaking of people trying overprice stuff on the Turbo market, for the last decade or so I've always regarded the Turbo List as a sanctuary of "real" Turbo players and a good source to make trades and buy games at
reasonable market prices (not "eBay market" prices). Most recently someone posted up a for sale list and told people to make offers. I made offers on a bunch of stuff that totalled (in my eyes) about $45. They didn't reply, so I sent a second e-mail asking what they were expecting for the items. They wanted $95 for this stuff (one game, two controllers, and a video of a TurboGrafx commerical)! They also had a complete US Duo, complete in box with everything it originally came with. Out of curiosity, I inquired about this too. I thought maybe $350 tops would be a reasonable non-eBay selling price from one Turbo player to another. He countered back saying he wouldn't go any lower than $600! What a fucking douche. I'm trying to buy a 15-year-old console here, not a new car. I told him where to shove his items and that he might as well go straight to eBay if he was expecting to get that kind of money for his stuff. He'd fit right in with the guys that put a $999.99 BIN on a TurboDuo. I can't see any actual self-respecting NEC console gamer pay that kind of money.
I guess the point is that it's because of lowlifes like Bullseye that jacked up the Turbo market, it's now becoming the "norm" to expect dollars like that in places outside of eBay. I was just really sad to see it on the Turbo List.
TooManyGames is run by Chuck Whitby. It was formally known as the East Coast Gaming Expo.
The most recent event he held was in April which I attended and there was tons of TG16 and CD stuff for sale: nothing extremely rare, but lots of stuff for sale from at least 4 different vendors and there was hardware and systems (including duo and cd attachments) for sale.
The first show was held on September 11th, 2004, and he gave out free tables to all vendors. For many vendors (including myself) it was the first event I ever attended as a vendor. I've never missed a show since and I'm even skipping a wedding to make sure I can attend this year.
Overall the event is pretty laid back (some vendors even drinking beer at their booth) with decent attendance in the mid three figures.
Carlson
Quote from: MrFulci on 07/23/2007, 09:37 AMBlacktiger,
2manycollectibles the same as toomany games?
Tron,
I'm still undecided, though there is a chance I may attend.
Crap, I'm going to Boston on 24-26, otherwise I'd go to this thing (even though its in goddamn Reading, PA!).
There is a small chance, however, that I might not be able to go to Boston (due to obligations with work), in which case I'd go to Reading, but it is very slim chance.
Quote from: 16-bit on 07/29/2007, 09:58 PMTooManyGames is run by Chuck Whitby. It was formally known as the East Coast Gaming Expo.
The most recent event he held was in April which I attended and there was tons of TG16 and CD stuff for sale: nothing extremely rare, but lots of stuff for sale from at least 4 different vendors and there was hardware and systems (including duo and cd attachments) for sale.
The first show was held on September 11th, 2004, and he gave out free tables to all vendors. For many vendors (including myself) it was the first event I ever attended as a vendor. I've never missed a show since and I'm even skipping a wedding to make sure I can attend this year.
Overall the event is pretty laid back (some vendors even drinking beer at their booth) with decent attendance in the mid three figures.
Carlson
Ahh it's not bullseye then np at least i know now.. beside every body else :oops:
Hope to see ya at the tmg convention then.
Since i skipped the otakon i miss my chance to buy games fom ya.
Long as ya, sell some pce&famicom games at the tgm i'll make a purchase then.
Bump! Just a reminder post if your going.
It is around the corner afther all.
Slim chance I might go...
Update i can't make it now... i feel ashame for making this thread.
Money troubles, have pop up again so i can't make it to the convention :evil:
If any body else go's feel free to leave some "feedback" here about it.
Quote from: <TRON> on 08/23/2007, 09:13 PMUpdate i can't make it now... i feel ashame for making this thread.
Money troubles, have pop up again so i can't make it to the convention :evil:
If any body else go's feel free to leave some "feedback" here about it.
If I wasn't going up to Boston tomorrow, I'd definitely have gone to this convention. The next east coast convention that is near me -- I'm there.
I'm wrapping up packing for the show. Bringing lots of PC Engine, Famicom (including tea4two famicoms),Super Famicom, Sega Saturn. 32 feet jam packed. :)
Carlson
What is a tea4two Famicom? I have never heard of that until you mentioned it. I looked it up and came across a Japanese site called tea4two.jp and they seem to sell what appears to be Famicoms with their names on them. Does it have AV out or something?
Also when browsing that site, I found this bizarre controller (http://www.tea4two.jp/product_info.php/products_id/1283/?osCsid=f6d48b2f97c30af3e754cdf4c40b5b3e). What in the heck is that thing!? It says JOYBALL on it and it's obviously not a trackball.
I looks like some sort of bizarre Japanese sex toy :-k