Author Topic: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)  (Read 20037 times)

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #120 on: December 11, 2012, 07:49:57 AM »
This is a "Brand New Factory Sealed" copy of Air Zonk that is only opened at the top. Classic.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/sealed-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/261141481476?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccd3ec804


It is totally sealed, even though it is open! But new and sealed! But open! But still sealed!

I came here to post this one.

I send him a question asking him about it, according to him since it still has shrink wrap its seal...

jperryss

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #121 on: December 11, 2012, 08:39:14 AM »
This is a "Brand New Factory Sealed" copy of Air Zonk that is only opened at the top. Classic.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/sealed-Air-Zonk-TurboGrafx-16-1992-/261141481476?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3ccd3ec804


It is totally sealed, even though it is open! But new and sealed! But open! But still sealed!

I came here to post this one.


It's 85% sealed.

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #122 on: December 12, 2012, 08:15:17 AM »
I send him a question asking him about it, according to him since it still has shrink wrap its seal...
So... if I put it into a Ziploc bag and only zip it halfway across would that count as sealed or only partially sealed?
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DarkKobold

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #123 on: December 12, 2012, 08:20:59 AM »
I send him a question asking him about it, according to him since it still has shrink wrap its seal...
So... if I put it into a Ziploc bag and only zip it halfway across would that count as sealed or only partially sealed?

That counts as 87.3333% sealed.
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #124 on: December 12, 2012, 09:45:28 AM »
I send him a question asking him about it, according to him since it still has shrink wrap its seal...
So... if I put it into a Ziploc bag and only zip it halfway across would that count as sealed or only partially sealed?

ONLY if you turbo star grade it!!!
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #125 on: December 12, 2012, 10:04:23 AM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/List-of-Turbografx-16-Games-/390498848417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeb8b8ea1

Took all the free internet info they could find and made a book out of it and they want 70.00?  WTF
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #126 on: December 12, 2012, 12:43:06 PM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/List-of-Turbografx-16-Games-/390498848417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item5aeb8b8ea1

Took all the free internet info they could find and made a book out of it and they want 70.00?  WTF

BS publishers like this started springing up 2-3 years ago. I first noticed them "curating" books of free content for D&D settings, but they seem to make worthless crap for any subject imaginable.
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #127 on: December 12, 2012, 12:58:33 PM »
Also, the seller took a picture of his chocolate cake and printed it on the cover?
He clearly does not give a shit about his product.


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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #128 on: December 12, 2012, 01:10:12 PM »
yeah the book was discussed a couple of pages ago in the thread.  Pretty shitty effort.
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #129 on: December 13, 2012, 12:08:26 AM »
First I have seen this or anything like it, I am a little behind and dont get out from under my rock often...lol
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #130 on: December 13, 2012, 01:11:39 AM »
First I have seen this or anything like it, I am a little behind and dont get out from under my rock often...lol
lol no it desrves to be shit on often, did you see there is also a NEC console book as well by the same publisher and seller?
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #131 on: December 14, 2012, 12:09:32 AM »
hahaha no i missed that one.
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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #132 on: December 16, 2012, 08:56:44 AM »
Brief, mis-spelled auction title with basically no information? Check.
Picture likely taken with an 8-year old flip phone? Check.
Awful feedback rating? Check.

Turbo grafix games

This would've been an A+ if he hadn't forgot to put RARE somewhere in the listing.

turboswimbz

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #133 on: December 16, 2012, 09:32:15 AM »
Brief, mis-spelled auction title with basically no information? Check.
Picture likely taken with an 8-year old flip phone? Check.
Awful feedback rating? Check.

Turbo grafix games

This would've been an A+ if he hadn't forgot to put RARE somewhere in the listing.


also although I can't be sure (well I guess I could go through the trouble of checking) I have a good feeling they a lurker on this forum.
NW: Hey, I made it on this psycho's Enemies' List, how about that ?? ;)

BT: Look at how the fake SFII' carts instantly sold out and were immediately listed on eBay before the flippers even took possession. Look at Nintendo's overpriced bricks. Look at the typical forum discussions elsewhere.

You can't tell most retro gamers anything!

Spenoza: The wannabe masculinity just overwhelms.

FiftyQuid

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Re: Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)
« Reply #134 on: December 17, 2012, 02:36:22 PM »
Do people just not look at the photos they are uploading?  A BMW really?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/tg-16-wholesale-lot-6-games-included-turbo-grafx-16-/281040061148?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item416f4b02dc

[EDIT] Ohhhh, it's canada/swiss.  That makes sense. 
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