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[Off-Topic / Re: TAC 2013, Anime con...'meh]

I miss my Spotted Cow...

Me too. Guess who brought back 14 cases?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: THE VERY WORST GAME !!!]

Hu: Motoroader, worst racing game on any system.
CD: Shadow of the Beast.  After playing the Amiga version (heck, even the Lynx version) it looks like a sad, stripped down piece of sh--.

Motoroader: extremely fun multiplayer game.

Shadow of the Beast: not sure how you're even judging this game, as the PCE version seems to be superior in as many ways as inferior to the Amiga and the Lynx comment only seems to support the rest of this post as being unserious trolling.

Racing games should have some sense of speed. Motoroader doesn't--the cars just crawl along.  They got Motoroader MC right though. 

Shadow of the Beast looks way better on the Amiga and personally I find early 90s CD arrangements in Shadow of the Beast (and in general) a bit too cheesy and prefer the original FM sound chip on the Amiga.  The Lynx version has more interesting backgrounds on the tree and castle stage than the Turbo version.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: THE VERY WORST GAME !!!]

Hu: Motoroader, worst racing game on any system.
CD: Shadow of the Beast.  After playing the Amiga version (heck, even the Lynx version) it looks like a sad, stripped down piece of sh--.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

-The game has gone higher than 300 on eBay in the past.

Just because one person on the entire planet paid an obscene amount, doesn't mean $300 (used) is the new base price. Not that it didn't happen, but again, there's no record of any sales much over $200 on pricecharts.com. Even using average ebay sales to appraise items is highly suspect.

-Selling on eBay is a real pain (especially in the past couple years) and I prefer to sell offline--especially at conventions, so I am actually not concerned if it sells or not within the next 2-3 weeks.

What, free advertising to everyone in the world isn't convenient enough for you? I can't even figure out the logic this point plays in your defense. Are we supposed to sympathize with you because "yeah, ebay sucks. Who wants to sell on there anyway? Better price it high so you can take it down in a few weeks and don't have to hassle."

What you're doing is planting seeds for later inflation.  You know it's not going to sell and people will scoff, but when they see it suddenly become "no longer available" they'll start to wonder what if it really sold for $500. Then all you need is a couple months of scarcity before people get desperate and $500 becomes the new price. You're trying to make Cotton the next runaway witch on the inflation broomstick.

-The game is in spectacular condition for a US Turbo Duo game. It is not tough to find PC Engine titles in Mint condition, but US releases are a different story.

Condition might be relevant if you were talking about Super Air Zonk, but nice copies of Cotton aren't a big deal. TZD had spare manuals for $3.50 until 2006 or so. They also had unadvertised, sealed copies for trusted customers all the way until the end that were eventually turned over to Red Frog. Then some euro sellers liquidated a bunch of sealed copies in 2007. Telegames had sealed copies until 2008.

The average ebay price is $200. The real value is probably $150. The gouger price is $300. $500 is insane scumbag market manipulation. Again, you bought the game for $100 plus, what makes you think you're entitled to flip it for $500? Exactly what service are you providing? Why does anyone need a middle man like you when they have the internet? Please, try to answerer this question. As a young child, did you discover your unique talent for buying neighbors' lemonade and flipping it to chumps for $10 a Dixie cup? Or maybe you got a degree in... uh... collectibles speculation and you're just following your career. Or maybe you interned at an ebay consignment shop and decided this is what you love to do? You're obviously a talented individual with unique gifts, please tell me what I can do to make my living profiting off people on this forum!

I guess it's nice that you pay lip service to our little community and our deals here and you can pat yourself on the back that you once sold a copy of Cotton at the lower, gouger price and that you're willing to entertain offers, but you're an absolute gouger, through and through.

I'm going to let you have the last word.  I wish you the best with your turbo gaming and collecting.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

$500 is a gouge job for Cotton.  Period.

Feel free to email me an offer: carlson@mad-gear.com

This isn't a for sale thread, so please take it elsewhere.

Noted. 

However as I stated in a previous post in this thread, I really prefer to stay out of the sales forums on this site in general both as a buyer and seller.  This thread seemed like the best place to reply that I am open to negotiation for large orders and/or items that are marked high.   I apologize if my responses ended up conveying that I am trying to push COTTON specifically--that was not my original intention (I was using it more as an example).

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

500 would be stupidly outrageous.  His is a steal at 499. 

It sold this week with a high bid of 230.
Please adjust accordingly (ie, less than 230)

Feel free to email me an offer: carlson@mad-gear.com

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Oh so I'm guessing you are the guy who tried to sell a Turbo Grafx CD drive at the Portland show for $400 last year. There were truly some amazing deals last year but that one stuck out like a sore thumb.

That was not me (especially if the guy had hair--I am completely bald LOL).

Anyway, the only Turbo/PC Engine hardware I had at the show last year was a few Avenue Pads and a Boxed Super Grafx (which I sold for $180 as part of a package deal).  I'm located just outside of Washington DC and I don't take CD systems with me across the country as they are too fragile and too expensive to ship.   

I mainly bring software to the show.  Hope to see you there!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

If you sold one for under $300, why add $200 on top of that?

  I bought a boxed Turbo Stick from you several months ago and was very happy with our transaction, but it's gouging like this that leaves a sour taste in my mouth.  Now I hesitate to ever do business with you again.  I thought you were one of the good guys.

  Just sayin.....  people notice stuff like this.

Several reasons for the price listed on eBay:

-The game has gone higher than 300 on eBay in the past.
-Selling on eBay is a real pain (especially in the past couple years) and I prefer to sell offline--especially at conventions, so I am actually not concerned if it sells or not within the next 2-3 weeks.
-The game is in spectacular condition for a US Turbo Duo game. It is not tough to find PC Engine titles in Mint condition, but US releases are a different story.

My email is in this thread if someone is serious about buying the game and wants to make a counter offer, please do so.  Otherwise, I will most likely take it off eBay just before the end of the month for Retro Gaming Expo in Portland.  I'm actually holding onto most of my current pc engine stock offline for that show.  It is on par with the Midwest Gaming Classic and brings thousands of attendees.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Still, $500 for Cotton is shitty.  Why not offer it here?  I'm sure there are many who would love to own it for a decent price.

I stated in a previous post in this thread that I sold one for sub-300 at Cowlitz Gamers For Kids this April and I posted my email.

I have posted once or twice in the selling forum, but that was for special blowouts. I generally consider the sales forum a sacred space where you guys can treat each other super well.  I would feel sorta "shitty" as a business knocking to page 2 a guy selling trying to give his personal collection a good home to forum friends or doing a group buy.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

It's kinda nice that you're willing to haggle, but why do you have to gouge? Why set an unprecedented BIN and let it sit there for months? Exactly what service are you providing to humanity by setting up an LLC and buying a kids toy for $100+ and trying to flip it for $500? You're a parasite.

Actually, I probably won't let it sit there for months. I have Retrogaming Expo coming up the end of this month  and I will probably pull it and bring it to that event.  I sold a majority of my pc engine/tg16 stock at the show last year, and I prefer to sell most of my inventory outside of eBay at events like the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Midwest Gaming Classic, TooManyGames, Magfest if at all possible.  Although it costs about the same as ebay fees when you factor in airfare, hotel, shipping, and table fees, it is way more fun to sell and haggle to people in person and  talk about turbo grafx gaming during the slow moments of the show.

Personally, as a fellow Turbo Grafx gamer, if I was going to zero in on "parasites" I would start by policing the forums since you guys cut each other amazing deals and treat each other like family (especially compared to other video game forums). I would be seriously pissed off if there were any businesses using the goodwill of the pcefx forums to gather inventory.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

I have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him.  I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest.  He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE.    I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.

So you really think he'll take $100 for a game he is asking $500 for?

I have bought from Carlson this year and I have had good deals with him.  I just contacted him outside ebay and discussed interest.  He brought prices below what I was willing to offer on Drac X and SF II CE.    I would say offer him a fair price and see what he says before you totally write him off.

So you really think he'll take $100 for a game he is asking $500 for?

This game was part of a large collection of video games that I bought this summer when I was at A-kon in Dallas.  I paid more than $100 for it (the game specifically), so probably not.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Wow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices.

What a nincompoop. I bought a couple things from 16-bit AKA Mad Gear in 2005-07. Some of his PCE prices were good back then and I put him on my "Favorite sellers" list. He opened an account here at one point and some members ran him out of town. Somebody else later created an account with the handle "16-bit" but they had different punctuation.

Wow, I remember when half his stuff was 20% - 50% higher than the average asking price, but I didn't realize he'd gotten into the gouging competition. :/ Hopefully he isn't power buying Turbo games just to ransome them at gouger prices.

What a nincompoop. I bought a couple things from 16-bit AKA Mad Gear in 2005-07. Some of his PCE prices were good back then and I put him on my "Favorite sellers" list. He opened an account here at one point and some members ran him out of town. Somebody else later created an account with the handle "16-bit" but they had different punctuation.

No one ran me out of town.

I did looked up the game on terapeak and one did go for auction close to 500 in the summer of 2011.  Another one was at a BIN for 300 last fall and was bought within hours.   There was an auction for a brand new one that ended around 200ish as well (which was a really good deal IMO).   My last JP copy sold for $68. 

Anyway, The previous one I had I sold at Cowlitz Gamers covention in Washington State earlier this year for less than 300 to a guy who bought a ton of games from me at the time of the sale (thus giving himself good leverage).  I love to haggle (especially if it is part of a large sale).   You are always welcome  email me directly carlson@mad-gear.com

[Off-Topic / Re: Turbo Fest 2011 (VGS)]

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Also, I'm thinking of contacting someone at Geek.kon that is being held in Madison in Sept about bringing some Turbo goodness, to kind of throw together a mini turbofest to go along with whatever gaming they got going.  This'll be my first Geek.kon so we'll see if that is even a possibility.

The guys who run Geekcon are hardcore. They showed me pics of their gameroom and they had EVERYTHING.  I really can't speak for them, but I would think they would be open to a Turbo Fest.  I am really looking forward to attending that show as a vendor and an attendee.

Also any interest in a Turbo Fest outside of the Smithsonian Museum Spring 2012 to protest the exclusion of the TG16 from the video game art exhibition?  We could all bring TurboExpresses/GTs and maybe a LT or two...LOL

[Off-Topic / Re: Turbo Fest 2011]

Unfortunately for me, I won't be able to attend this year. 

I will be in Chicago for ACEN next week though and Geekcon in Madison, WI this September.  Next year I will be back at the Midwest Gaming Classic 2012 for sure. 

Carlson

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo/PCE ringtones]

I would really like to have the Keith Courage title screen theme as a ring tone!

[Off-Topic / Re: Too many games Expo May 6th - 8th]

Just a heads up for anyone considering traveling to the show: via Priceline I got a $46 bid per night accepted for a 2.5 star hotel right across from the expo center.

[Off-Topic / Re: Too many games Expo May 6th - 8th]

Tony, you can crash with me, but I don't think I will be able to help with logistics from the airport tho... 

It is very likely that Jon is coming from Ohio.

Carlson

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Reclaim the legacy that was Turbo Zone Direct]

I registered pushrunbutton.com for PC Engine / Turbo a blog I'm planning. I think it's a pretty cool domain name and would be open to working with everyone and making it more than just a blog. Just throwing it out there.

Excellent URL!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Smithsonian is going to have a game exhibit next year and Turbob needs ur Ob]

The omission of the Turbo Grafx 16 from the Smithsonian exhibit really bummed me out.  I remember a couple years ago when I saw a display with the Turbo Grafx 16 at the San Francisco airport and how happy I was with the recognition it received.

Anyone want to join me in protest on opening day? 

[Off-Topic / Re: Too many games Expo May 6th - 8th]

Nice to see this show get some mention here. 

I've been going to the show since the very first one back in September 2004.  It has really had its ups and downs in terms of programming and attendance #s, but this should be a solid show.  The nice thing about the event "for buyers" is that the vendor room is about the same size at midwest gaming classic, but attendance is about 1/3 of the show.   Between 10am and 1pm it is a mad buying and selling rush, but after 1pm sales drop off so it is a good time to haggle with sellers for some really good deals if there is something leftover that interests you.

Not really sure if I will have my usual amount of PCE stuff available at the show, but I will be aiming to blow out a lot of the inventory I am bringing, and as the folks who attended MGC know, I am always willing to haggle if it is a nice sized package deal

Carlson

[Off-Topic / Re: Turbo Fest 2011]

I am seriously thinking about attending. 

One thing Turbofest needs a tatoo artist.  I need a TG16 themed tatoo!

Carlson

[Off-Topic / Re: Midwest Gaming Classic show get together planning]

Here's 3 videos from the event, done early on Sunday (the second day) as to avoid the traffic from later on in the day and especially on Saturday.

The Turbo Duo was up that day... ;)

Click on the HD button for a better look.

Later.

Great video!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: 69 Games (PC Engine/Turbo DUO) & Accessories!!!]

Interested in Exile Wicked Phenom.

[Off-Topic / Re: For anyone who is still waiting for their system/games/mod work from Dean/D-]

I got my system (unmodded) back from him on August 15th  and a refund for the services that he did not do a couple weeks before that.

This thread turns up on page 1 of a "dean dragoli" google search.  I mean, if he needs motivation for any outstanding orders...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: ROM ROM AMP setup $150 shipped within the USA]

Without the Box or instructions and Mic.  Just the Rom Rom amp and speakers.  I'd grade it near mint overall.  It has been in my personal collection for years and it looked pretty cool underneath my PCEngine CD suitcase system. 

I'm asking $150 and including free shipping via priority mail with delivery confirmation anywhere in the USA.  To Canada it would be $165 for EMS.  Rest of the world: $185 for EMS.

If you need the box I have it but it is pretty jacked up and would raise the shipping cost quite a bit if you live far away from the east coast.

PM Me if you are interested. Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Game Express System Card]

Looking for just a loose card.  If anyone has an extra, LMK

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: Steam Hearts $80 Shipped (inside USA)]

I've got a near mint copy (no OBI) of Steam Hearts for $80 including trackable shipping within the US.  Total cost will be a bit more for international orders.

PM me if interested.  Thanks!

[Off-Topic / Re: For anyone who is still waiting for their system/games/mod work from Dean/D-]

still waiting on my modded tg16...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Moving Sale - Duo-R manual, HOP-M3, Sega and Sony games]

Nectarsis if your aching to get one, try contacting DreamStarsJapan on ebay and request one. Whenever he has one in stock, he'll usually charge $45 which is the average price these days. Even with the EMS the total cost will be significantly cheaper than what 16-bit is offering, and he's domestic.

I'll agree my price is high but it is also the best condition one I have ever received.  It has probably never been used. 

I'm often willing to negotiate on prices especially if it is outside of ebay.

EMS shipping on a boxed joystick to america is going to run 4000 yen which is going to put the shipping cost at $40. 

Also Rollins, $25 for an XHE-3?!?!  :ouch:  If anyone else is looking for one, Ive got a mint boxed one for $15 shipped priority mail.

[Off-Topic / Re: toomanygames 08]

I've got four tables booked for the show.  Going to be bringing a ton of PC Engine stuff and PCFX titles in addition to some remnants from my US TG16 collection. 

I am also donating a Neo Geo with Samurai Shodown II to be GIVEN AWAY.  Every paid attendant gets a chance to win!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New Video Game Trader issue focuses on Turbo Grafx 16!]

Wait...Wait...Wait..

"Too Many Games"  sounds alot like "Too Many Collectibles" which used to be Bullseye on Ebay...

That f#cker is back...

No, no, no

Too Many Games is not that at all.  It is one of the best video game shows--especially if you are shopping for classic stuff.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Next Gen Bonk? They're trying!]

Nice interview and show overall.

I think their best plan of attack would be to release bonk as a DS title.  There are probably some great ways to include the touch screen and the dev. costs would be lower.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What PCE games cost more than Turbo?]

Bloody wolf is also more expensive than the US one although the price has decreased quite a bit from a few years ago.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Wanted - power supply for Jap PCE duo]

I have one and it is not going anywhere so if you can't find one in the UK send me a PM in a month or two with an offer and maybe I can hook you up. I am located in the US.

[General Gaming / Re: GP2X]

I fully understand why one would choose a PSP over a GP2X.  I also own 2 psps, but I went with the GP2X as well because of my interest in obscure hardware and my disinterest in messing with my PSP. Moreover I prefer the F100mk2 joystick to the PSP1000 control pad.

Anyway, I've had my GP2X for nearly a year and I have gotten great mileage out of it:

Perfect port of Snatcher for the Sega CD
The joystick (I have the F100mk2) is ideal for playing some of my favs: HerzogZwei and International Superstar Soccer.
Near Perfect to Perfect Neo Geo emulation (I mainly play turfmasters).
and now pefect hu card emulation via Temper.

I'll have mine with me at the Midwest Gaming Classic if anyone wants to try it out.

[General Gaming / Re: Midwest Gaming Classic]

Thanks for your purchase!

Since I am flying to the show this year, I don't think I am going to be bringing much if any MVS.  If I do it will be 2-3 carts.  I'll try to bring crossed swords for your consideration.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Nexzr]

The main problem I had with the game was the third level mini boss.  There is a nice youtube clip that shows how to beat it.

[General Gaming / Re: Midwest Gaming Classic]

Yeah, that was me.

[General Gaming / Re: Midwest Gaming Classic]

Bump.  I'm going to be returning as a vendor this year.  However, I'm going to be flying to the show this time since driving 16 hours back to DC right after the show ended nearly killed me last year. 

[General Gaming / Re: GP2X]

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but I thought you guys might be interested in knowing that there is a new TG16/PCE emulator out for the GP2X that runs games perfectly/nearly perfectly.  The program is called TEMPER.

[General Gaming / Re: Anyone got an fm towns marty?]

The coolest thing about owning the FM Towns Marty is the fact that you own one.  I haven't played my Marty2 in 6 years, but just knowing that I own one is strangely satisfying.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboPlay Magazine Archives (MARCH 08, 2008)]

Is there a particular scanner that you would suggest for magazine scanning?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Nexzr]

www.super-play.co.uk has a 1cc video of nexzr which I found helpful

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Looking for an Arcade Card Duo]

1 sold to Turbokon (will ship on Monday).  1 more complete one available if anyone else is interested.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: TENNOKOE BANK $16 (shipped within the USA)]

Hi, I'm looking for a loose marchen adventure cotton % for the super famicom,  I'm sure that Ive seen you selling some of these before which is why I'm asking.

I sent you a PM. Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: TENNOKOE BANK $16 (shipped within the USA)]

I have a stack of Tennokoe Bank data back up cards for sale.  All are complete with jewel case, insert and sleeve. 

My asking price for each card is $16 and that includes first class shipping with delivery confirmation within the US. 

PM me if you are interested in getting one.  Thanks!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Looking for an Arcade Card Duo]

I have loose for $23 shipped wihtin the USA or complete for $27 shipped within the USA. PM me if you are interested.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / 1991 Free Game Offer from NEC]

In late August/early September 1991 I saw an offer/ad from NEC in the Sunday paper for a free game with the purchase of a Turbo Grafx 16.  You could pick any of the releases for the system up to that point and had to rank your top five choices.  I picked R-Type first followed by Ordyne, but I don't remeber the last three I picked.  I ended up getting R-Type.   
I was 14 years old at the time and funds were very limited, so this offer is what pushed me to get a TG 16 over a Genesis.

I'm curious if any other members on the board took advantage of the offer and if so, what game they selected.

[General Gaming / Re: Should I sell my PSP to get a GP2X?]

Play-Asia is now shipping the newest GP2X model.

I have the MK2 version and I love it.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS: PC Engine GT w/ AC Adapter $80 shipped]

$80 shipped priority mail within the USA. I will include a mystery game to test it with. 

Note: it has the well documented sound issue (barely audible) and is missing box and instructions.