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[viper0hr]

lol

[Bklyn4ever]

I guess I will say it before somebody else does. A little friendly advice would to hang out for a bit, get to know people, and possibly contribute to the community before you begin asking for assistance with purchases. Welcome!

[viper0hr]

I guess I will say it before somebody else does. A little friendly advice would to hang out for a bit, get to know people, and possibly contribute to the community before you begin asking for assistance with purchases. Welcome!

I do plan on that and have already been reading through some of the threads.
But considering it took a few weeks for my membership to get approved I figured I would go ahead and throw up a Buy/Trade thread for myself.

[whisper2053]

Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to go ahead and do my own thing anyway.

Fixed.

[bob]

here we go...

[viper0hr]

Thanks for the advice, but I'm going to go ahead and do my own thing anyway.

Fixed.

LoL Thanks that's exactly what I meant to say. Don't know how it changed during the post
(How am I suppose to follow his advice when he commented in the thread he told me to not make anyways lol. What a conundrum)

Long story short, I have hundreds of posts on other sites related to gaming and retro gaming including NA which I have a good trade reputation on.
While I plan on being a part of the community I would like to also try and build up my TG collection while I have a chance before things skyrocket as they seem to be atm.

That being said yes I did make a WTB thread right away, and while it may turn away some people on the site, this is a site for collecting and appreciating TG, which is why I joined, and I believe most will understand where I am coming from.
I was told by people I know who are members here it was a great community of people who love the TG and know their shit lol.

[viper0hr]

here we go...

Only if you feed them haha.

[elderbroom]

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Please sell me your rarez complete in box.  My collection must have 'em.

And to top it off, you started out in the PC-FX sales area first.  What is it with collectards starting there? 

[Ninja16608]

It's just the thing to do lol this guy that guy I just saw another thread with the same shit but I guess they are ok cuz they are from CanaDUH. And seeing as how you NecroPhile, are the forums "bad guy" I just thought you might want to be the first to shit on them :-)

[Nazi NecroPhile]

I found it humorous that mister "Leave-me-alone!-I'm-not-affecting-you!-I'm-not-breaking-the-rules!" was the first to butt in and school someone on forum etiquette.  Classic.

[Ninja16608]

That's called throwing off the scent lol

[esteban]

I have a lot to sell you. Check your PM.

[wildfruit]

Epic box of glory
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[viper0hr]

Man, how dare I join a collecting forum for a console, and then try to collect for it.
HOW DARE I!?!

[bob]

Man, how dare I join a collecting forum for a console, and then try to collect for it.
HOW DARE I!?!

its not really a "collecting" forum.  if you just take a little time to read and post in other threads, people will eventually make deals with you.  you got to be genuine about it. not just a generic "here i am, heres what im looking for" then sit back and wait for PMs.  this shit is scarce enough.  peeps here dont just have piles to off load for folks we dont know.  And it doesnt exactly help your credibility that you are only looking for crap to help "complete" your games.  it already smells like you wont be around for long and just joined because you hoped this was some secret goldmine you happen to find.  most forums arent as tight as this one, people here actually know each other for the most part.  also, referencing NA wont help your cause at all.

[jelloslug]

Is this what you are looking for?

[esteban]

Is this what you are looking for?

I haven't seen that box (TG-CD) in ages! Take photos of all the sides! Seriously. 

[CrackTiger]

Man, how dare I join a collecting forum for a console, and then try to collect for it.
HOW DARE I!?!

I take it you see all retro gaming as a collectible hobby?

Perhaps game enthusiast forums are the minority now, but this one is based on celebrating the games and history and it is very obvious if you take any time to look around.

[Ninja16608]

Damn Slug, where can I get boxes like that lol. Did you have Sparky make you some? cuz damn that cd box looks pretty damn good......I bet it's a fake...little photoshop to mess with the new guys lol.. Naw man I'm messing with ya. Nice stuff tho really.

[jelloslug]

Damn Slug, where can I get boxes like that lol. Did you have Sparky make you some? cuz damn that cd box looks pretty damn good......I bet it's a fake...little photoshop to mess with the new guys lol.. Naw man I'm messing with ya. Nice stuff tho really.

The best place to get your own box like that is to go to 1990 and get one.  There are tons of them there, all in perfect condition.

[elderbroom]

To think .. I had everything in that picture. With exception of Turbo Stick and only have about half of those games.  I still envy that guy that walked into my garage sale and picked up minty CIB lot.  If only I knew then, what I know now.  And it was all to raise money to build myself a PC.  But was a necessity of the time. Always selling the older system, to buy what was next. Now I find myself keeping boxes and inserts for everything gaming or electronic. It drives my wife nuts, and my 7 year old daughter is turning into a solid gamer, and collector also.

[LostFlunky]

Open.

I win.

[reson8er]

Is this what you are looking for?

Man this picture brings back memories. I had every piece of hardware in that pic when it was released back in the day and several of the games too. I remember picking up the Turbo CD from Toys R Us, had to ask my mom to user her Mini van since the box was so huge, lol.

[Ninja16608]

Damn Slug, where can I get boxes like that lol. Did you have Sparky make you some? cuz damn that cd box looks pretty damn good......I bet it's a fake...little photoshop to mess with the new guys lol.. Naw man I'm messing with ya. Nice stuff tho really.

The best place to get your own box like that is to go to 1990 and get one.  There are tons of them there, all in perfect condition.

Fire up the wayback machine Mr. Peabody, We need some minty turbo stuff like we used to have. I too remember having all the boxes ect. ect. I never kept them because back then no one knew the box alone would be worth a Zillion dollars. I was more worried about getting the unit, games, controllers out of the box to try them out. Even today I don't keep a hold of stuff (shrugs) probably should but I'm not that guy, my big pay out for the games and systems is enjoying them, but thats me :-)

[Psycho Punch]

Long story short, I have hundreds of posts on other sites related to gaming and retro gaming including NA which I have a good trade reputation on.

YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW

[Bernie]

I honestly do not see what harm there was in his post.  I can understand jumping the new guy that comes in and automatically makes a FS thread with crazy prices, but someone trying to grow his collection or library??  How many good folk are we scaring off by using this tactic?  When I first joined, I may or may not have done the same.  I honestly don't remember, but it was very soon afterwards when I started a WTB thread.  Hell, one of my first wants was Crater Maze of all games.... lmao

[LostFlunky]

I honestly do not see what harm there was in his post.  I can understand jumping the new guy that comes in and automatically makes a FS thread with crazy prices, but someone trying to grow his collection or library??  How many good folk are we scaring off by using this tactic?  When I first joined, I may or may not have done the same.  I honestly don't remember, but it was very soon afterwards when I started a WTB thread.  Hell, one of my first wants was Crater Maze of all games.... lmao

I luv Crater Maze!

[OldRover]

I agree with Bernie. I think y'all are being a bit rough this time. I didn't see the original post so I can't say for sure but c'mon people... not everyone out there is a shyster.

[Alt-Nintega]

Man, how dare I join a collecting forum for a console, and then try to collect for it.
HOW DARE I!?!

its not really a "collecting" forum.  if you just take a little time to read and post in other threads, people will eventually make deals with you.  you got to be genuine about it. not just a generic "here i am, heres what im looking for" then sit back and wait for PMs.  this shit is scarce enough.  peeps here dont just have piles to off load for folks we dont know.  And it doesnt exactly help your credibility that you are only looking for crap to help "complete" your games.  it already smells like you wont be around for long and just joined because you hoped this was some secret goldmine you happen to find.  most forums arent as tight as this one, people here actually know each other for the most part.  also, referencing NA wont help your cause at all.

It's a collecting and collectors forum. Almost everyone here has fetishes for CIB, CIC, random boxes, plastic sleeves, manuals and cases, obsession to complete the 94 titles, obsession to complete 94 titles plus all the cd titles, obsession for PCE games and dreams of having them all, storage cases for systems, having multiple NEC systems, having doubles and multiples of same thing, the list is endless.

It's primarily a collectors forum. Also a hoarding forum as well.

[geise]

Hey Tommy I thought you were leaving?

[Alt-Nintega]

It's just the thing to do lol this guy that guy I just saw another thread with the same shit but I guess they are ok cuz they are from CanaDUH. And seeing as how you NecroPhile, are the forums "bad guy" I just thought you might want to be the first to shit on them :-)

they did the same to me. I came here, introduced myself, even to the detail of where I'm from, who I am and what I like to do and they still tried to get rid of me. They are doing the same to you and they same thing to the OP. It looks like this forum is a group of 20 trolls that troll the crap out of anyone new. The best thing to do against them is to participate in all the thread, but don't curse and stay on topic. When they post a troll message after yer decent posts, just don't answer it.

How many good folk are we scaring off by using this tactic?

a lot. That's why most of the Turbo community is on ebay and behind the scenes. Only the 20 something of you on this community that all know each other and have your little circle of trust.

The real Turbo community is global, it's not limited to this forum only.

[slinkyturd]

It's just the thing to do lol this guy that guy I just saw another thread with the same shit but I guess they are ok cuz they are from CanaDUH. And seeing as how you NecroPhile, are the forums "bad guy" I just thought you might want to be the first to shit on them :-)

they did the same to me. I came here, introduced myself, even to the detail of where I'm from, who I am and what I like to do and they still tried to get rid of me. They are doing the same to you and they same thing to the OP. It looks like this forum is a group of 20 trolls that troll the crap out of anyone new. The best thing to do against them is to participate in all the thread, but don't curse and stay on topic. When they post a troll message after yer decent posts, just don't answer it.

How many good folk are we scaring off by using this tactic?

a lot. That's why most of the Turbo community is on ebay and behind the scenes. Only the 20 something of you on this community that all know each other and have your little circle of trust.

The real Turbo community is global, it's not limited to this forum only.

Well stated. I have thought the hate and aggression level towards new members is quite high on here, even if there has been past douche baggery afoot. No reason we can't give new folks the benefit of the doubt. We're all collectors here and if one is willing to compensate fairly in a deal, I don't see the point to berate them just cause they are new to this forum. Mechanics are already in place (i.e. minimum post counts in raffles, the ability to quote prices for your own expendable items, etc.) to protect the members here. Why the elitism that goes with it?

[Ninja16608]

It's just the thing to do lol this guy that guy I just saw another thread with the same shit but I guess they are ok cuz they are from CanaDUH. And seeing as how you NecroPhile, are the forums "bad guy" I just thought you might want to be the first to shit on them :-)

they did the same to me. I came here, introduced myself, even to the detail of where I'm from, who I am and what I like to do and they still tried to get rid of me. They are doing the same to you and they same thing to the OP. It looks like this forum is a group of 20 trolls that troll the crap out of anyone new. The best thing to do against them is to participate in all the thread, but don't curse and stay on topic. When they post a troll message after yer decent posts, just don't answer it.

How many good folk are we scaring off by using this tactic?

a lot. That's why most of the Turbo community is on ebay and behind the scenes. Only the 20 something of you on this community that all know each other and have your little circle of trust.

The real Turbo community is global, it's not limited to this forum only.

Well stated. I have thought the hate and aggression level towards new members is quite high on here, even if there has been past douche baggery afoot. No reason we can't give new folks the benefit of the doubt. We're all collectors here and if one is willing to compensate fairly in a deal, I don't see the point to berate them just cause they are new to this forum. Mechanics are already in place (i.e. minimum post counts in raffles, the ability to quote prices for your own expendable items, etc.) to protect the members here. Why the elitism that goes with it?

It has been that way forever, either grow some thick skin and roll with it or move on.

[Alt-Nintega]

^ all great points! thick skin, roll with it, stay on topic of threads, don't flame or curse and last but not least, ignore all negative posts from the "regular" members here because they do that to test and provoke you into trolling.

Do all that and as a new member your time spent here won't be so distasteful. There is a wealth of great information on this forum, unfortunately you have to register to view it. I bet if everyone was able to view all the info, then there would be no need for people to register.

[Ninja16608]

^ all great points! thick skin, roll with it, stay on topic of threads, don't flame or curse and last but not least, ignore all negative posts from the "regular" members here because they do that to test and provoke you into trolling.

Do all that and as a new member your time spent here won't be so distasteful. There is a wealth of great information on this forum, unfortunately you have to register to view it. I bet if everyone was able to view all the info, then there would be no need for people to register.

All true but if you are some other pole smoking fashion victim that has caused shit here in the past you will be found out and most likely humiliated into leaving. Lets hope for your sake and the sake of others your not here for bullshit reason and not some fuck tard thats trying to start a new.  I personally have nothing against anyone here but this is a tight knit community and as it was said before most of us know or have a very good idea of whos who around here. I was a member for a year before I even made my first post.  Good luck to you and all new guys reading this!!!

[slinkyturd]

It's not a matter of thin-skinned or not. I'm just saying there are two ways to get new members that are here for the forum as much as they are here for the collecting. You can expect them to know the etiquette of the forum before they join as is the system currently in place here or we can all treat each other better.

I joined a forum (almostsmart.com) years ago before P2P download programs solely because they had MP3s uploaded on the forum. I then stuck around for years (well beyond my need for their MP3s) because the conversations were stimulating. They were welcoming to their new members regardless of their motivations for joining.

I'm just saying that if the regulars on this forum actually want lasting new members, there are better ways to cultivate them than the current practice in place.

[Psycho Punch]

^ all great points! thick skin, roll with it, stay on topic of threads, don't flame or curse and last but not least, ignore all negative posts from the "regular" members here because they do that to test and provoke you into trolling.

Do all that and as a new member your time spent here won't be so distasteful.

oh and how about fuck you all!!!!!! go fuck yourselves!!! and your mothers!!!!

I see u got mod involved to remove a standard member.

How about a FUCK YOU!!!! I will remove my account myself! Losers!!!! u didn't remove me!!! Go roT in hell in your Pathetic forum!!!! I hope u cho
ke to death!!!!

[Alt-Nintega]

^ all great points! thick skin, roll with it, stay on topic of threads, don't flame or curse and last but not least, ignore all negative posts from the "regular" members here because they do that to test and provoke you into trolling.

Do all that and as a new member your time spent here won't be so distasteful. There is a wealth of great information on this forum, unfortunately you have to register to view it. I bet if everyone was able to view all the info, then there would be no need for people to register.

All true but if you are some other pole smoking fashion victim that has caused shit here in the past you will be found out and most likely humiliated into leaving. Lets hope for your sake and the sake of others your not here for bullshit reason and not some fuck tard thats trying to start a new.  I personally have nothing against anyone here but this is a tight knit community and as it was said before most of us know or have a very good idea of whos who around here. I was a member for a year before I even made my first post.  Good luck to you and all new guys reading this!!!

This is my first time on this forum. I am not here to start anything. I was instigated into some of my posting. Now that I have learned my lesson on how the regulars here act I will adjust to them. Once again I'm not here to start anything. I have a good collection of Turbo stuff and could even post pictures as proof if needed. Thank you for wishing me luck. I hope it's not gonna be so bad that I will need luck. I can always ignore the people who are here to hate me.

Also a suggestion on raffles and sales. I think you should limit them to people who have been here for lets say 5 years or more. That way you can prevent yourselves from paranoia of some past troubled members coming back and taking advantage of the great deals. Me personally I am not here to participate in raffles or any sales. I do well money wise and have almost everything I need as far as video gaming world goes. Not here to take advantage of anything or anyone. So hopefully that clears up everything.

[johnnymad]

I'm new here as well and I agree that it would have been helpful to be able to browse this forum before my account was approved. When my account was approved though, I quickly learned that this forum is about appreciating NEC/TG/PCE and not about going from 5 games to 75 games.

I've been on forums before where a member's first post is a "WTB: This or that expensive game."  I do want to pick up some games from other members here but I want to learn as much as I can about the systems and its games before I think about that. I don't think I ever saw a TG-16 growing up where I did. Always thought the attitude I saw in commercials and ads was cool. That's why I came here. (I did enter a raffle though, so don't hate.)

[elderbroom]

There is a wealth of great information on this forum, unfortunately you have to register to view it. I bet if everyone was able to view all the info, then there would be no need for people to register.

Registering is mandatory, posting is optional ! Why does it matter that you have to register to view.  You can do that then remain silent and consume all the great information that's in this forum. What you are saying is "you have the right to remain silent, you just lack the ability."

Now, I'm just busting your balls alittle.

[OldRover]

It's not a matter of thin-skinned or not. I'm just saying there are two ways to get new members that are here for the forum as much as they are here for the collecting. You can expect them to know the etiquette of the forum before they join as is the system currently in place here or we can all treat each other better.

This forum is not about amassing large numbers of members. Yeah, this forum is kind of elitist, but that's one of its strengths. If you don't have the skin for a place that vets everyone from the very beginning, then perhaps this isn't the place for you. If you're passionate about the PCE, no amount of vetting should scare you away. It's a filter to see who's got passion and who's just here for buddy deals and/or fly-by-night scams.

Oh... and no Nazis or child porn collectors allowed either. Yeah... we've had both here.

[FiftyQuid]

When you have people signing up here making threads trying to sell their Nazi Turbobwares you tend to get thick skin very fast. 

Every new member goes through a hazing ritual.  If you can take the little bit of heat thrown at you and you manage to get off of your high douchebag of a shelf without too much shaming you'll pull through fine here as a regular member.  If all you see is a flame war coming at you and you start loading your rifle to return fire you won't last very long here.

I appreciate the strict regime here.  It keeps the racist fucks out.

[madboom0522]

The bulk of this very true.... Hazing is a part of it and you can choose to work though it or move on. Just like almost all new members will tell you...

[slinkyturd]

I don't think my point is coming across. I've not had anything thrown at me I can't handle, not by a long shot. Just saying not everyone can handle it.

I'm curious what exactly "nazi turbowares" consists of. I wasn't aware such a thing existed. I can only assume that some misguided individual created something.

[OldRover]

There was a guy here who was a Nazi who tried selling stuff. I bought one of the things he sold before it was known that he was a white supremacist. After he was outed, he was ostracized to hell and has never come back. That's the kind of shit we don't need around here.

[slinkyturd]

I don't understand how hate based on race persists. :/

[elderbroom]

I don't understand how hate based on race persists. :/

Yeah .. I hate you because of one of the few things you had absolutely no say in !  I just can't understand it.

I'm a Caucasian guy, and married a Chinese woman. We are both Canadian born. Our daughter is of course mixed race.  I love that she's in such a diverse school system .. where hopefully this mentality can finally disappear, or be squashed by the majority if it every does pop up.

[OldRover]

Yeah .. I hate you because of one of the few things you had absolutely no say in !  I just can't understand it.

I hate you because your name reminds me of a character in Link's Awakening!!!

[slinkyturd]

I hate you both because I read your comments in my head in a british accent.