Just... Bad, Turbo Ebay Auctions (Not Gouging)

[albatross]

yes sarcasm for sure - even if it was new the price tag is ridiculous!  do people actually think they can get these types of prices?

[turboswimbz]

Was it ever a pack-in, sans box?  Not that I ever recall, anyway.

No. I asked him where the box was. Hehe.

THE ANSWER LOL!

Dear mediaencyclopedia,

How can this verified as a new unused item?  It seems to be missing its original sealed retail box.  

Dear ebayer,

I can verify this is truly factory sealed.  It was removed from its original box, but it still has factory sealed cellophane on it.  I actually purchased this in myself along with alot of other factory sealed merchandise.  It came from a collector, so its definitely all legitimate.

- mediaencyclopedia

AND IT CONTINUES: (after I pointed out that this game never came like that to anyone's knowledge over the last 2 decades)

I had a customer come in with a box of super collectibles into my store. Many were factory sealed, others in pristine condition. We do see factory sealed resold to us from time to time, its rare but it does happen. This game came with that lot, and was sealed in cellophane. It isn't folded edges or a horizontal seam, but its also not indicitive of a typical reshrink job either. I may pull the item to re-investigate, but it appears to be unopened and untampered with. I have seen quite a few sealed games inside a larger box, like the Turbo Duo 3 in 1 that was a packin with the system, or 3DO did this quite a bit. We just don't see much TG16 or TGCD stuff, so you very well may be right.

[Necromancer]

At least it's a benny less than their rare sealed Street Fighter II.  

[galam]

Was it ever a pack-in, sans box?  Not that I ever recall, anyway.

No. I asked him where the box was. Hehe.

THE ANSWER LOL!

Dear mediaencyclopedia,

How can this verified as a new unused item?  It seems to be missing its original sealed retail box. 

Dear ebayer,

I can verify this is truly factory sealed.  It was removed from its original box, but it still has factory sealed cellophane on it.  I actually purchased this in myself along with alot of other factory sealed merchandise.  It came from a collector, so its definitely all legitimate.

- mediaencyclopedia

OH!  Thats right. I forgot all the games were also sealed inside the sealed box.

And the "collector" comment is like saying..."I invested with Madoff, so it's all good."

[turboswimbz]

At least it's a benny less than their ULTRA rare sealed Street Fighter II. 

Fixed that according to this jerk

[FiftyQuid]

Was it ever a pack-in, sans box?  Not that I ever recall, anyway.

No. I asked him where the box was. Hehe.

THE ANSWER LOL!

Dear mediaencyclopedia,

How can this verified as a new unused item?  It seems to be missing its original sealed retail box.  

Dear ebayer,

I can verify this is truly factory sealed.  It was removed from its original box, but it still has factory sealed cellophane on it.  I actually purchased this in myself along with alot of other factory sealed merchandise.  It came from a collector, so its definitely all legitimate.

- mediaencyclopedia

Quite possibly the least knowledgeable answer ever.  I would pay good money just to find out how much he paid for "a lot of other factory sealed merchandise".  I'm laughing now, but an actual $$$ amount would cause physical tears of joy. 

[RoyVegas]

OH!  Thats right. I forgot all the games were also sealed inside the sealed box.

BUT some were. Not saying this guys auction is legit, just pointing it out.  I opened a sealed retail copy of Ys I&II and the game was sealed inside the sealed box....

[turboswimbz]

OH!  Thats right. I forgot all the games were also sealed inside the sealed box.

BUT some were. Not saying this guys auction is legit, just pointing it out.  I opened a sealed retail copy of Ys I&II and the game was sealed inside the sealed box....

Roy this is kinda what I was wondering? if it is a sealed in a sealed that would be neat to note.  but he says he has no clue.

[RoyVegas]

Roy this is kinda what I was wondering? if it is a sealed in a sealed that would be neat to note.  but he says he has no clue.

Hard to say without any difinitive proof.  In his case there's really no way of knowing.

[galam]

OH!  Thats right. I forgot all the games were also sealed inside the sealed box.

BUT some were. Not saying this guys auction is legit, just pointing it out.  I opened a sealed retail copy of Ys I&II and the game was sealed inside the sealed box....

Well tickle me pink.  I never knew that. 
Seller is still a douche.

[esteban]

I am wondering if games actually left factory with jewel case sealed inside sealed box.

I am not saying it is impossible, but I never encountered it back in the day. I purchased from mom-n-pop as well as chain retailers.

As you folks know, EB had a policy of putting out boxes only (by neatly slicing box seal along box flap...but I can see some stores taking the extra step of SEALING the now-naked jewel box to insure the integrity of the contents...)

Of course, I never talked to an employee from EB to corroborate any of my silly ideas...do you folks know of any interviews with retail employees who talked about the silly stuff they had to do to reduce theft/loss?

[FiftyQuid]

I am wondering if games actually left factory with jewel case sealed inside sealed box.

I am not saying it is impossible, but I never encountered it back in the day. I purchased from mom-n-pop as well as chain retailers.

As you folks know, EB had a policy of putting out boxes only (by neatly slicing box seal along box flap...but I can see some stores taking the extra step of SEALING the now-naked jewel box to insure the integrity of the contents...)

Of course, I never talked to an employee from EB to corroborate any of my silly ideas...do you folks know of any interviews with retail employees who talked about the silly stuff they had to do to reduce theft/loss?

Make sense.  I use to work at Radio Scrap and we did the same thing.  I don't remember TG-16 games, but we definitely did with NES and SEGA.  Damn kids would steal the games on us.  Jokes on them as all they got was the case and the game was in the back room.  We use to bring them over to Staples (Business Depot) and have them reseal them for us.  We did this with PC games as well.

[RoyVegas]

The massive storage capacity stores most of your favorite games inside this handheld gaming console.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Console-Mint-Condition-in-Original-Packaging-/271278808193?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f297a1c81#ht_88wt_1238

It's massive storage capacity saves games?  Handheld?

[albatross]

that has to be one of the worst ones i have ever seen - and by a 0 feeback seller no less!  Stock Photos?

[galam]

The massive storage capacity stores most of your favorite games inside this handheld gaming console.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Game-Console-Mint-Condition-in-Original-Packaging-/271278808193?pt=Video_Games&hash=item3f297a1c81#ht_88wt_1238

It's massive storage capacity saves games?  Handheld?

Plug in a controller for even "better" gaming control?
Um, is there another option for worse control?