am1933 #701 Posted July 23, 2014 This is very true. Resellers have made the thrill of the hunt none existent, also the fact that everyone checks ebay or amazon on theirs phones before pricing something. Why bother I might as well order it off ebay and have it delivered to my door. I don't think it would make a great deal of difference what people price goods at, I am pretty sure just about everybody on this forum has a pretty good idea about realistic pricing and object rarity when it comes to TI stuff. So-basically, leave those dickheads to their flights of fancy and wish them all the best as they sit with a pile of unsold items. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #702 Posted July 23, 2014 So-basically, leave those dickheads to their flights of fancy and wish them all the best as they sit with a pile of unsold items. LIke << THIS GUY >> 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #703 Posted July 23, 2014 LIke << THIS GUY >> Man I paid $20 for mine at a thrift store and I thought that was to much... I vote for that guy to be the dick of the week. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #704 Posted July 23, 2014 Man I paid $20 for mine at a thrift store and I thought that was to much... I vote for that guy to be the dick of the week. Actually, << THIS DUDE >> beats him out! But it's in plastic you see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #705 Posted July 23, 2014 Actually, << THIS DUDE >> beats him out! But it's in plastic you see! Wow.....just wow.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjduplooy #706 Posted July 23, 2014 Wow.....just wow.. Uhm for that price I can fly to the US and buy a TI from one of the patrons on this site 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
am1933 #707 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) LIke << THIS GUY >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEXAS-INSTRUMENTS-TI-99-4A-COMPUTER-GAME-CARTRIDGE-TI-INVADERS-TESTED-/221206925315?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3380f5d003 This utter shitehawk has now dispensed with any links to reality and as such should be stoned to death for crimes against the TI community!!!!!!!! By the way Kevan-I'm talking about th guy in the Ebay link, just thought I would clear that up Edited July 23, 2014 by am1933 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #708 Posted July 23, 2014 By the way Kevan-I'm talking about th guy in the Ebay link, just though I would clear that up Thanks, I'm glad you cleared that up!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #709 Posted July 23, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEXAS-INSTRUMENTS-TI-99-4A-COMPUTER-GAME-CARTRIDGE-TI-INVADERS-TESTED-/221206925315?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3380f5d003 This utter shitehawk has now dispensed with any links to reality and as such should be stoned to death for crimes against the TI community!!!!!!!! By the way Kevan-I'm talking about th guy in the Ebay link, just though I would clear that up Now it just needs the tagline "rare" to put the cherry on top. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed in SoDak #710 Posted July 23, 2014 If it weren't for other unwashed resellers copying the stupid-high prices, I'd just say the seller likes the item much more than you do, so much he wants to keep it! Sometimes I think their spouse demanded a hoard of stuff be downsized. So it gets listed with a price so high, the item won't be sold. On a metal detector forum, there's a guy who posts WTB ads for $600+ machines, for which he offers to buy for $50 or $100. Hoping to snag a clueless seller I guess, so there's all kinds of players. -Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #711 Posted July 23, 2014 If it weren't for other unwashed resellers copying the stupid-high prices, I'd just say the seller likes the item much more than you do, so much he wants to keep it! Sometimes I think their spouse demanded a hoard of stuff be downsized. So it gets listed with a price so high, the item won't be sold. On a metal detector forum, there's a guy who posts WTB ads for $600+ machines, for which he offers to buy for $50 or $100. Hoping to snag a clueless seller I guess, so there's all kinds of players. -Ed Yeah it's a two way street, on the buyer side and seller side. Like the guy you mentioned wanting to buy expensive equipment on the cheap. I call those people "cherry pickers" they are basically reseller in sheeps clothing looking to get things on the cheap. You might see their ad's on craigslists all the time with the headline "collector looking to buy (X) items" they aren't collectors just someone trying to find a sucker. I've made nice with some of the local retro store owners around me so they know I not only collect but also play what I buy. When you do this normally you are gonna get a good price on games or hardware way below the retail price they advertise to keep the "cherry pickers" away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #712 Posted July 23, 2014 Keeping on with overly priced ebay ad's here is an atari controller and it says 3 sold... http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NOS-1982-Wico-ATARI-COMMODORE-FAMOUS-RED-BALL-Joystick-15-9730-CASE-FRESH-/221401005371 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+OLD CS1 #713 Posted July 23, 2014 That plastic-wrapped 4A is listed with a grade as though it is actually a collector item. You know, like these phuqtards that list Atari 2600 Pac-Man cartridges as SUPER [email protected] [email protected]@K!! Sorry... my contempt runeth over. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory #714 Posted July 24, 2014 My favorite guy is still the guy listing his Amiga 1000 for 5,100. The amusing part about this guy is that he raises the price $100 every time the listing ends. On top of that, he wants to charge for shipping. For grins I sent him an email asking if he's throw in shipping for free if I bought his computer. He replied, "Why would I do that? Would you?" I was left speechless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #715 Posted July 24, 2014 My favorite guy is still the guy listing his Amiga 1000 for 5,100. The amusing part about this guy is that he raises the price $100 every time the listing ends. On top of that, he wants to charge for shipping. For grins I sent him an email asking if he's throw in shipping for free if I bought his computer. He replied, "Why would I do that? Would you?" I was left speechless. Yeah after I saw what you wrote I had to look it up myself and wow.... not sure if he's doing a social experiment or just a d**k.. The laughed at the police station statement, so many criminals are out there robbing people for their amiga's... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega-TI #716 Posted July 24, 2014 not sure if he's doing a social experiment or just a d**k.. Just a wild hunch here, but I betting on the latter... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eccofonic #717 Posted July 24, 2014 Just a wild hunch here, but I betting on the latter... Definitely an eBay troll. eBay needs a rule where once something is relisted X amount of times... you start getting charged for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #718 Posted July 24, 2014 Here is a lot of 99 games and programs for the Ti-99 with no dups. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-99-VINTAGE-TEXAS-INSTRUMENTS-TI-99-4A-Game-Program-Cartridges-Software-/281392929511?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4184535ae7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #719 Posted July 25, 2014 I'm sure everyone know about the boxed expansion box. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351033272765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary from OPA #720 Posted July 25, 2014 I'm sure everyone know about the boxed expansion box. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351033272765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Yeah he is great seller, sold 25 of them so far, with only 5 left, sadly he will not move on this: Excludes: Africa, Asia, Central America and Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, Southeast Asia, South America So me being Caribbean, I can never hope to get one of these nice basically brand-new babies, and be forced to continue using my well used old ones that are starting to have power issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InfernalKeith #721 Posted July 25, 2014 You don't have anyone who'll take delivery of one and ship it to you? It'd cost more to have it shipped twice, of course, but if it's the only option... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cory #722 Posted July 25, 2014 You don't have anyone who'll take delivery of one and ship it to you? It'd cost more to have it shipped twice, of course, but if it's the only option... You read my mind. Yeah he is great seller, sold 25 of them so far, with only 5 left, sadly he will not move on this: So me being Caribbean, I can never hope to get one of these nice basically brand-new babies, and be forced to continue using my well used old ones that are starting to have power issues. I'd be more than happy to forward ship it on to you Gary. I've done a fair amount of International Shipping. That being said, I'm not sure if the issue you are having has to do with tariffs and restrictions and all that non-sense - but if it's just that the seller won't deal with the hassle, then I'd be happy to help out. Anyway, the offer is out there if you ever need someone to help out with forward shipping. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #723 Posted July 27, 2014 Craigslist heads up if anyone is in the Ohio, Cleveland area. NAVARONE Cartridge Extender. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/vgm/4589153922.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ti99iuc #724 Posted July 27, 2014 Craigslist heads up if anyone is in the Ohio, Cleveland area. NAVARONE Cartridge Extender. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/vgm/4589153922.html it's not seems to be for TI-99 but for Commodore64 or other computer i guess... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plastik #725 Posted July 27, 2014 it's not seems to be for TI-99 but for Commodore64 or other computer i guess... hahaha! good eye yeah looks like its for a C64. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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