When did cotton become...

[madboom0522]

I am wondering how this game went from on a high side $300 to $600 plus currently on e-bay? Did I miss something, or have people lost their mind?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/151307028615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[CrackTiger]

There is a thread around here explaining Collectards. The Gouging Much thread is also informative and contains many cross referenced examples of proven market manipulation. The "how?" is very simple, the "why?" that too many people will do anything for money and "collecting" is a hobby taken over by very gullible and ignorant people who love when games reach new highs.

Bottomline don't expect logic from collectible markets nor be surprised to see anything happen at any time.

[TheClash603]

I am wondering how this game went from on a high side $300 to $600 plus currently on e-bay? Did I miss something, or have people lost their mind?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/151307028615?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Rumor has it that someone has been obsessively posting about TG16 values in public forums, which has even further driven up the value.

There are other things to talk about around here afterall.  Don't be afraid to give it a try!

[MrFlutterPie]

I bought a PCE copy of Cotton for $50 and every time I play it I just switch the language to English.

Problem solved

[madboom0522]

Which thread about collectards are we talking about? The one that has been on going, or the one I started? In any event I understand some of these games being rare. I just could not understand the massive jump in a week...

[TheClash603]

I suppose a more serious response is that there are only 3 bidders, two of which have bid high.

In the online auction world, you really only need 2 guys that desperately want something for the price to increase substantially.

Typically the fallout from these events are 3 or 4 copies of the game get posted in the near future, because everyone wants to sell at this high price.  Guy who lost on auction #1 ends up saving a lot on copy #2.  Then copies 3 and 4 sell for $100 less than even copy #2.  Once value goes down again, the hair trigger sellers decide they want to keep their games.

[jtucci31]

I bought a PCE copy of Cotton for $50 and every time I play it I just switch the language to English.

Problem solved

That was my plan for when the time comes. You have no reason not to get it since it can be played in English as well

[Tatsujin]

it's not like collectards ever gonna play their games anyway.

[PunkCryborg]

You might be a collectard if..........

[BlueBMW]

I sold my US cotton in favor of a much cheaper PCE copy.

[seieienbu]

I picked up a US copy a year ago or so for cheaper than Japanese copies are on ebay now.  I paid less than a quarter of the price of that ebay auction (though I still felt like an idiot for paying that much for a single game).

[madboom0522]

Alright blue so with that being said, why don't you sell me your us dynastic and get the pce version?....Pretty please....

[BlueBMW]

Unfortunately Dynastic Hero is not among the US games I have. Ive already got the PC engine version.

[CrackTiger]

Alright blue so with that being said, why don't you sell me your us dynastic and get the pce version?....Pretty please....

How do you activate the English mode in DH?

[Nazi NecroPhile]

How do you activate the English mode in DH?

Don't confuse the issue with logic and intelligent discourse.

[420GOAT]

everything turbo jumps from week to week, so i said fuck it, fuck all the "super duper raerez" only xxxxxxx copies shit, and get the everdrive. done. ill have the whole collection and my dream will come true!

[PunkCryborg]

this looks like the classic "oh my god this games expensive" thread then op sells it for "market value" a month later  kinda thread

[madboom0522]

It may look like that, but you will not see me selling my copy period.... It was merely a statement, nothing more...

[PunkCryborg]

It may look like that, but you will not see me selling my copy period.... It was merely a statement, nothing more...

Why do you care about its value if you don't intend to sell it?

[HyperionAlpha]

Not the only telling comment, imo.

[madboom0522]

That is like asking why there is a thread talking about gouging on here? I only asked if I missed something with such a big price spike. Why are you assuming that I would be selling my copy? You want to check to see if I am a seller? Here you go madboom522 on e-bay. I am a buyer. I have only sold my pc games or copies of us games, of which I offered on here first. I prefer the us release games.

[HailingTheThings]

Not the only telling comment, imo.

Dude, don't be a butt, be a cute butt. :3

The man was simply like "What. Cotton = WTF price now? Jeez." So a thread happened. For fun.

K? K.

[madboom0522]

Cool hailing, thanks!

[HailingTheThings]

*mews*

[synbiosfan]

*mews*

[HailingTheThings]

*mews*

Awwww

Warning NSFW! Boners. lol

[Medic_wheat]

I bought a PCE copy of Cotton for $50 and every time I play it I just switch the language to English.

Problem solved

This is my plan


But I think even the import prices have gotten over $100


I don't care if a game is rare.  I just want to play the damn thing

[HailingTheThings]

But I think even the import prices have gotten over $100

Just keep them eyes open, could totes get one for cheaper. :3

[Medic_wheat]

But I think even the import prices have gotten over $100

Just keep them eyes open, could totes get one for cheaper. :3

Yepper.  Or you know trade any doubles I have.....

Even steven.

[HailingTheThings]

Even steven.

[Medic_wheat]

I feel bad for Steven he looks lie, porno screech from saved by the bell

[HailingTheThings]

I feel bad for Steven he looks lie, porno screech from saved by the bell

I was thinking Rasputin.

[madboom0522]

Who is Rasputin?

[CrackTiger]

Who is Rasputin?

http://snk.wikia.com/wiki/Rasputin

[HailingTheThings]

Who is Rasputin?

My father.

&

http://snk.wikia.com/wiki/Rasputin

Hahahahahaha!!!!!1!

[Psycho Punch]

"Magical Limbs - Rasputin can create giant magical hands and feet where his normal hands and feet are located.
Stone Body - Rasputin can turn his own body to stone."

hmm... 

[geise]

Cotton became stupid in price when "new retro gamers" got into the Turbo.

[bob]

Cotton became stupid in price when "new retro gamers" got into the Turbo. 

come on...they aren't "new".  they have had these games and systems ever since they were kids.  especially the ones here where it took FOREVER to get approved access and have been lurking around the boards for years.

[xcrement5x]

Cotton became stupid in price when "new retro gamers" got into the Turbo. 

come on...they aren't "new".  they have had these games and systems ever since they were kids.  especially the ones here where it took FOREVER to get approved access and have been lurking around the boards for years.

Lol, I forgot about that.  I remember it took like 2 months for me to get approval back when I joined.

[Medic_wheat]

Cotton became stupid in price when "new retro gamers" got into the Turbo. 

come on...they aren't "new".  they have had these games and systems ever since they were kids.  especially the ones here where it took FOREVER to get approved access and have been lurking around the boards for years.

Lol, I forgot about that.  I remember it took like 2 months for me to get approval back when I joined.

Lol man it took me little over a week and I kept thinking maybe I should do it again ....but it just took a little time....


Guess my wait time is a sign it is going faster?

[toktogul]

yea, when it comes to cd based gAmes, if you simply want go play the game, go for the japanese versions. right now, cotton goes for super cheap in Japan. I bought mine for 15$ cib last week for example. i have a huge collection already because i don't have to pay soo much for my games. Of course, its easier for me to access to those games since i live in Japan, but i was thinkig about helping people on this forum by offering an export service. maybe people would be interested in that kind of help on this forum.

[Alt-Nintega]

600 for a game? New systems cost much less than that.

[o.pwuaioc]

Is it worth it to grab an $80 PCE version now off of Ebay or wait until the next one comes up for auction?

[CrackTiger]

Is it worth it to grab an $80 PCE version now off of Ebay or wait until the next one comes up for auction?

See for yourself:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=cotton+pc+engine&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

[bob]

I was being sarcastic

[Medic_wheat]

Is it worth it to grab an $80 PCE version now off of Ebay or wait until the next one comes up for auction?

See for yourself:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=cotton+pc+engine&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

So it's averages around the $50 dollar mark.  That's good

[toktogul]

Right now, you can get a brand new copy of cotton for pc engine for 98$, and a used one for 49$. if you want me to order it from you, i can do it for you. i ship from japan, i dont take profit.

[HailingTheThings]

Right now, you can get a brand new copy of cotton for pc engine for 98$, and a used one for 49$. if you want me to order it from you, i can do it for you. i ship from japan, i dont take profit.

Hello, Mister "I live in Japan Guy." I would love it if you made an introduction. Also, what's the cheapest someone could get a used copy of Coryoon off you? :3

[toktogul]

250$ is the cheapest. there is only 5 sellers in Japan atm.

my introduction can be found here : https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17100.0

[Medic_wheat]

250$ is the cheapest. there is only 5 sellers in Japan atm.

my introduction can be found here : https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17100.0

How about Tetsujin and magical chase