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- mclane
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I do not see that the market works.
Nobody will buy a modular for 250.
And nobody a saber for 350. And and and,
They are victims of Google. If they would use their brain instead of google,
They would find out the price much more precise.
Nobody will buy a modular for 250.
And nobody a saber for 350. And and and,
They are victims of Google. If they would use their brain instead of google,
They would find out the price much more precise.
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Talking about the Novag Robot Adversary I have just finished a better writeup of the Robot on my website with photos, videos, games against the 2Robot and quite a few links including Berger's. Maybe there will be more working Novag Robot's around in the future?Chessmaster Ireland wrote:And here's a guy who can repairs them, my good friend Berger.
https://sites.google.com/site/proyectos ... ovag_robot
http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/nov ... rsary.html
All the best
Mike
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fidelity-Deco ... 4192bc2387
wow lot's of money, but maybe a collectors item
Fidelity Decorator Challenger
Peter
wow lot's of money, but maybe a collectors item
Fidelity Decorator Challenger
Peter
King Performance Chess Computer M830
- Steve B
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definitely a prized collectors itempr1uk wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fidelity-Deco ... 4192bc2387
wow lot's of money, but maybe a collectors item
Fidelity Decorator Challenger
Peter
I would gladly pay that amount if I was searching for one
Decorated Regards
Steve
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I could be mistaken but this is the first auction i have ever seen for an empty box...
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Schachc ... 4636fd8c95
XXX Hardcore Collecting Regards
Steve
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-Schachc ... 4636fd8c95
XXX Hardcore Collecting Regards
Steve
- spacious_mind
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There is a team of dealers on Ebay who exceed all expectations for ripping off Joe Public and his wife Blondie. Have you seen the prices on these?:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-King- ... 20f3d09977
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-King- ... 20f0da99f9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-911E- ... 20f0c06dca
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Excalibur-L ... 2a47205b35
It seems to be a Family gang. But hey who knows sell one of each a month and you won't have to work for a living!!
Best regards
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-King- ... 20f3d09977
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-King- ... 20f0da99f9
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excalibur-911E- ... 20f0c06dca
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Excalibur-L ... 2a47205b35
It seems to be a Family gang. But hey who knows sell one of each a month and you won't have to work for a living!!
Best regards
Nick
I think that what's happening is that there is the general perception (among those who don't know anything about them) that all chess boards are collectors' items and that it's worth putting them on eBay at random inflated prices.
But actually, I haven't seen any of these things sell at these ridiculous prices. However, I do think that many quality boards eg. RS 2250xl, Novag Obsidian, etc. are getting higher prices than just a few months ago.
But actually, I haven't seen any of these things sell at these ridiculous prices. However, I do think that many quality boards eg. RS 2250xl, Novag Obsidian, etc. are getting higher prices than just a few months ago.
- mclane
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Yes we have to "thank"the collectors for this insane development.
Maybe we should speak about criminal behaviour here. Because WHO profits most from this ? the collectors.
So the people beeing in charge for the irreal prizes are the ones who profit from it because their collection increases in prize/value.
It's IMO time for making clear that this behaviour is not wished and that it is criminal. I will fight this behaviour wherever I see it. It's not funny anymore.
I have seen people demanding 380 euro for a stupid phantom force , who was once sold for 200 new, and it's not long time ago.
The explosion of prices is criminal. And it's mainly a result of collectors stupid bidding at ebay.
Time to build a task force against it.
I declare you war. From 5 a.m. We are at war with you.
Maybe we should speak about criminal behaviour here. Because WHO profits most from this ? the collectors.
So the people beeing in charge for the irreal prizes are the ones who profit from it because their collection increases in prize/value.
It's IMO time for making clear that this behaviour is not wished and that it is criminal. I will fight this behaviour wherever I see it. It's not funny anymore.
I have seen people demanding 380 euro for a stupid phantom force , who was once sold for 200 new, and it's not long time ago.
The explosion of prices is criminal. And it's mainly a result of collectors stupid bidding at ebay.
Time to build a task force against it.
I declare you war. From 5 a.m. We are at war with you.
What seems like a fairy tale today may be reality tomorrow.
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- Steve B
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I declare myself a neutral party in your self declared war on all collectorsmclane wrote:
Time to build a task force against it.
I declare you war. From 5 a.m. We are at war with you.
I have never over paid for a cheap chess computer nor have I ever sold a chess computer
I always pay reasonable prices for moderate to high-end computers
I have only overpaid(grossly) for very rare chess computers
I write this message From Neutral territory...
Sweden Regards
Steve
- mclane
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Watching a simultano on ebay.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kasparov-SIMULTA ... 9991&rt=nc
Owner wants 250 .
Ridiculous.
We are close to storm the house and imprison the guy in Wuppertal.
Here our task Force in The Operation
http://youtu.be/ULMzoCqI5XU
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- mclane
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There is a minimum prize set for this item. If the seller believes a simultano is worth 250 he maybe believes the minimum prize is 200
The simultano has the maestro c program. Little weaker then D.
Turbo king can have d+ program. So this machine is definitely weaker.
Realistically 50-70 are a normal price. But 250 or anything above 100 is criminal .
Our task force will shut down this.
http://youtu.be/FJ2d6uRNmxE
The simultano has the maestro c program. Little weaker then D.
Turbo king can have d+ program. So this machine is definitely weaker.
Realistically 50-70 are a normal price. But 250 or anything above 100 is criminal .
Our task force will shut down this.
http://youtu.be/FJ2d6uRNmxE
What seems like a fairy tale today may be reality tomorrow.
Here we have a fairy tale of the day after tomorrow....
Here we have a fairy tale of the day after tomorrow....