Turbografx and CD unit on ebay

zektor · 11/25/2008, 07:55 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=130271682067

I purchase this as a spare (the CD unit that is) and it of course came it not working. I know I could get it running with help from the forums, but I just do not have the time to spare. Besides, I have one that works fine and that is good enough for me. The TG16 unit is one of my spare consoles, and it works perfectly. The gamepads are in great condition as is the Tap. I kind of just wanted to clean house and get rid of some of the excess

No power supplies with this unfortunately, as I only have one CD and one TG16 power supply of my own...and I need them

Feel free to shoot best offers if the price does not seem right.

nat · 11/25/2008, 09:01 PM

THE PRICE IS WRONG, BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

mobiusclimber · 11/25/2008, 10:12 PM

LOL. I guess I don't feel as bad having bought something similar for around $80 shipped. I can't get the thing to work either. XD

blueraven · 11/25/2008, 11:59 PM

Quote from: mobiusclimber on 11/25/2008, 10:12 PMLOL. I guess I don't feel as bad having bought something similar for around $80 shipped. I can't get the thing to work either. XD

Don't; I got a doorstop Duo for the same price last month. It's been a fun project to repair caps and solder on. The RAM repair is in process...

Zektor, the unit take 2 power supplies right? And also, does it come with an AV/RF cable?

PCEngineHell · 11/26/2008, 12:50 AM

Man, every time I see these DOA on ebay makes me feel glad I have a near mint barely used drive, along with the 3 barely used spare CDR-35D units
and a barely used lone spare laser in reserve. Guess I should consider myself very lucky.

zektor · 11/26/2008, 01:14 PM

I took it down because someone in the forums wanted just the Turbografx unit...which IS fine. It really stinks that the cd player is broken on this. I have a good one that works, but purchased this as a "just in case" model. The seller told me it was perfect...as is with many of these ebay sellers. At least I am being honest with how it really is....non-functional. If it doesn't sell in the forums I may re-list just the player at a very reduced price

mobiusclimber · 11/26/2008, 01:48 PM

Why didn't you just file an SNAD claim with Paypal and get your cash back?

zektor · 11/26/2008, 02:01 PM

Quote from: mobiusclimber on 11/26/2008, 01:48 PMWhy didn't you just file an SNAD claim with Paypal and get your cash back?

Well, I spent $85 plus $15 shipping on JUST the CD unit (no TG16, no controllers, no turbotap). If I file a paypal claim (and I have been down this road once before), they make you wait for weeks and then you have to send it back at your own cost to the seller to get reimbursed. The shipping would have been another $20 since this thing is so darn heavy. I made a deal with the seller instead and took a 50% refund to not have to deal with the wait time and return shipping business. So, I lost $50 on the deal.

Ceti Alpha · 11/26/2008, 02:45 PM

Quote from: zektor on 11/26/2008, 02:01 PM
Quote from: mobiusclimber on 11/26/2008, 01:48 PMWhy didn't you just file an SNAD claim with Paypal and get your cash back?
Well, I spent $85 plus $15 shipping on JUST the CD unit (no TG16, no controllers, no turbotap). If I file a paypal claim (and I have been down this road once before), they make you wait for weeks and then you have to send it back at your own cost to the seller to get reimbursed. The shipping would have been another $20 since this thing is so darn heavy. I made a deal with the seller instead and took a 50% refund to not have to deal with the wait time and return shipping business. So, I lost $50 on the deal.

Well, that's not too bad when it's all said and done. Sucks, but at least you got something back.

zektor · 11/26/2008, 03:51 PM

Quote from: ceti alpha on 11/26/2008, 02:45 PM
Quote from: zektor on 11/26/2008, 02:01 PM
Quote from: mobiusclimber on 11/26/2008, 01:48 PMWhy didn't you just file an SNAD claim with Paypal and get your cash back?
Well, I spent $85 plus $15 shipping on JUST the CD unit (no TG16, no controllers, no turbotap). If I file a paypal claim (and I have been down this road once before), they make you wait for weeks and then you have to send it back at your own cost to the seller to get reimbursed. The shipping would have been another $20 since this thing is so darn heavy. I made a deal with the seller instead and took a 50% refund to not have to deal with the wait time and return shipping business. So, I lost $50 on the deal.
Well, that's not too bad when it's all said and done. Sucks, but at least you got something back.

Yeah. I can't believe how hard it is to find working units nowadays. I am fortunate at least that I do have one that works

Now all I need is that super system card so that I can play some of the later games...

EDIT: CD unit is sold!

Zeon · 11/26/2008, 04:13 PM

Wow zektor, I didn't realize you were a member here. I'm the one that just bought the unit from you on digitpress. I can't wait to get it and start tinkering with it, glad to have done business with you.

zektor · 11/26/2008, 04:44 PM

Quote from: Zeon on 11/26/2008, 04:13 PMWow zektor, I didn't realize you were a member here. I'm the one that just bought the unit from you on digitpress. I can't wait to get it and start tinkering with it, glad to have done business with you.

Hehe..small world

Yeah, you are better off playing around with it. I am a great game player, but fixing...ehh...not so much

I initially had it listed on ebay, but decided top break up the package since people were asking me for individual parts. Good luck with it...hopefully you can get it going!

MotherGunner · 11/26/2008, 04:55 PM

zektor is my buddy.

Duo_R · 11/27/2008, 01:11 AM

random turbo parts, broken consoles? Let me know!