The 6 Steps to inflate the prices artificially...

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

you think it is not possible! I demonstrate:

Step 1: MAX price is shown in the Guide.

Step 2: Seller sees recommended MAX LIMIT - maybe marked with an additional "+" to make it more questionable.

Step 3: He offer the game for an amount 5 to 30 % higher than the shown MAX range in the Guide. As reasons he gives the rarity and low availablility of the item.

Step 4: This is done similar by other sellers afterwards.

Step 5: Price has to be altered in the Guide, because average price and MAX Price has been artificially inflated.

Step 6: go to Step 1

Same goes for that crappy NEOGEO Price Guide. So leaving the collectors in ignorance in the past should have prevent the people with smaller wallets from a lot of trouble.

Sometimes too much info is also bad!

Liquid Snake · Apr 22, 2002

7) spreading rumor

Ex:

Seller #1:"I have mint JP Metal Slug AES for $3000"

Buyer #1: "Price is higher than price guide"
Buyer #2: "$1600 is reasonable"

Seller: "Thank you so much but cart is sold (yeah right)"

(Fuck that, MS can go as high as $3000? I wanna sell mine now"

Seller #2: "I want to sell my Metal Slug for $3000"

Buyer #3: "Fuck that, it's getting ridiculous"
Seller #2: "I'm sorry but that's the market price right now"

......(repeat those steps)

Fran · Apr 22, 2002

what a bore

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

This is also a possibility indeed, but this is not funny at all!

IMO it is rather sad!

Shito · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by Fran:
what a bore<hr></blockquote>

I agree.

neobuyer · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by the_move:
Step 1: MAX price is shown in the Guide.<hr></blockquote>

I am almost under the impression that you somehow think that the "MAX" price in any price guide somehow limits a seller to what he/she should sell it for.

Price guides are GUIDES- they have no purpose other than to give people an idea of what a particular game is 'worth'- that doesn't mean a seller can't ask whatever price they want.

If a price is too high for you- don't buy.

If a price is rediculous to the point of insanity (i.e.: Dr. Neo Geo)- just maker fun of the seller. These people need to be ridiculed.

Simple.

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

That´s from those, who are living in the country, which profits the most of the Euro!

Your Lira was worth nothing. In fact 1 DM was worth 2000 Italian Lira!

With the introduction of the Euro. The 1 DM was only 1000 Lira! Your income has been risen synthetically, with a shitty exchange rate!

Bastards!

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: the_move ]

FTL · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by the_move:
That´s from those, who are living in the country, which profits the most of the Euro!

Your Lira was worth nothing. In fact 1 DM was worth 2 Italian Lira!

With the introduction of the Euro. The 1 DM was only 1000 Lira! Your income has been risen synthetically, with a shitty exchange rate!

Bastards!<hr></blockquote>

That is ENOUGH.

Stand back from Italy.

Apologize for the stupid thing you said.

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by FTL:


That is ENOUGH.

Stand back from Italy.

Apologize for the stupid thing you said.<hr></blockquote>

Beaten dogs bark!

I am pretty sure you know that I am right. I worked at the airport and I always had a close look at the currency exchange.

Your food and wine is splendid, but your money wasn´t at all!

Shito · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by the_move:
That´s from those, who are living in the country, which profits the most of the Euro!

Your Lira was worth nothing. In fact 1 DM was worth 2 Italian Lira!

With the introduction of the Euro. The 1 DM was only 1000 Lira! Your income has been risen synthetically, with a shitty exchange rate!

Bastards!<hr></blockquote>

Man, just two advices.

First and formost, go for some serious lessons of economiy. You're in need of those, truly.

Second, before to spread shit on others' country, just try to understand what you're doing to your own country image by acting like this.

You lame stupidass.

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: Shito ]

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Sorry did a writing mistake! Actually it were 2000 Lira for 1 DM

With the introduction of the Euro it had been raised to 1000 Lira = 1 DM!

And that´s for sure, that the Lira´s value had been doubled!

Oh, you want to blame me with that old Nazi Germany history!

Than I remind you of Mussolini or however he was called!

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: the_move ]

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by Shito:


Man, just two advices.

First and formost, go for some serious lessons of economiy. You're in need of those, truly.

Second, before to spread shit on others' country, just try to understand what you're doing to your own country image by acting like this.

You lame stupidass.

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: Shito ]<hr></blockquote>

Economy?!

your industry can not compare with Germany!

Tourism, Agriculture is what keeps you alive, primarily!

And your unemployment rate is twice than Germany!

Is this the knowledge in economy you were sking for?!

Shito · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by the_move:
Sorry did a writing mistake! Actually it were 2000 Lira for 1 DM

With the introduction of the Euro it had been raised to 1000 Lira = 1 DM!

And that´s for sure, that the Lira´s value had been doubled!

Oh, you want to blame me with that old Nazi Germany history!

Than I remind you of Mussolini or however he was called!

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: the_move ]<hr></blockquote>

You're too funny my friend.

No one was talking about what you mentioned, mainly because no one is dumb as you are.

I've never seen such a patchwork of common lameness in a single flame.

Just to step down to your level I ask 'had a brick of your famous wall hitted you on the head?'

Ahah. Funny, eh?

What's your age? Twelve maybe?

Come back when you've grown up!

And if you catch this one, you'll been cool for the first time in you life.

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: Shito ]

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by Shito:


You're too funny my friend.

No one was talking about what you mentioned, manly because no one is dumb as you are.

I've never seen such a patchwork of common lameness in a single flame.

Just to step down to your level I ask 'had a brick of your famous wall hitted you on the head?'

Ahah. Funny, eh?

Waht's your age? Twelve maybe?

Come back when you're grown up!

And if you catch this one, you'll cool for the first time in you life.<hr></blockquote>

Looking at your writings and at your avatar reminds me to speak with a kid as well, an I doubt you have not even reached puberty, yet!

You´re the lamer and you´re too unimportant to waste my time with, punk!

[ April 22, 2002: Message edited by: the_move ]

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

And I keep saying "ERASE THE PRICE GUIDE".

IT HAS ALREADY CAUSED MORE TROUBLE THAN IT HAD USE!

AND BECAUSE OF PEOPLES GREED IT WILL NEVER BE USED FOR IT`S REAL PURPOSE!

INSTEAD IT WILL BE USED TO INFLATE THE PRICES MORE AND MORE!

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

But since I consider you a good guy, FTL:

I APOLOGIZE for critizing your Lira! Maybe I was a bit too rude!

BUT I WILL NOT LAY DOWN MY OPINION THAT THE PRICE GUIDE IS RUINING THE WHOLE SCENE!

Hakkun · Apr 22, 2002

the_move I don't give a fuck if you apologize!!! You talked nonsense! This (useless) topic started in a way (Simone is working hard, he has seriously taken this job 'cause he's deep into the Neo scene!) and then you attacked our economy!

You said a DM was worth 2'000 Lire... Are these the basis on which you wanna talk about economy?

We live only with tourism? Sorry if we have the most beautiful cities in the entire World.

You'd better evaluate your words before!!!

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the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by Hakkun:
the_move I don't give a fuck if you apologize!!!<hr></blockquote>

I give a fuck on your opinion about my apology, either!

Originally posted by Hakkun:
You talked nonsense! This (useless) topic started in a way <hr></blockquote>

You think it is useless, not me! In fact, the inflation and the abusal of thr PG is pretty much visible!

Originally posted by Hakkun:
We live only with tourism? Sorry if we have the most beautiful cities in the entire World.
<hr></blockquote>

True, but every country says it has the most beautiful cities in the entire world. i.E. Prag is considered being the most beautiful, too! Or even Munich!

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the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by Hakkun:

You said a DM was worth 2'000 Lire... Are these the basis on which you wanna talk about economy?
<hr></blockquote>

Oh, yes! I can even remember the 80´s, when I got 800 Lire for just 50 Pfennig! That make 1600 Lire for a DM!

16-bit · Apr 22, 2002

Magician Lord: $40

Metal Slug: $1600

A Book on Economics: PRICELESS!

Carlson

the_move · Apr 22, 2002

Coming back to the topic I say price guides only causing these among the NEO scene:

1. Greed

2. Inflation

3. Jealousy

4. more frauds: (Reminds me of a recent story about a ... oh I think you know) It seems to get lucrative more and more to some people!

Daisuke Jigen · Apr 22, 2002

Guys, let's calm down.

Remember, the REAL worthless money is the Australian dollar.

Gemant · Apr 22, 2002

the amount of bullshit that I have read here is enormous

cear THE MOVE, you speak about politics and economy in a situated
one of geo neo...

but you know that what is the geo neo?

the fans neo geo Italians are between most expert of the world and
some don't write on on neo-geo.com

exit from the geo neo world

incapable

Tarma · Apr 22, 2002

The Black Card from American Express...

Don't Leave Home Without It...

Wolf · Apr 22, 2002

Originally posted by 16-bit:
Magician Lord: $40

Metal Slug: $1600

A Book on Economics: PRICELESS!

Carlson<hr></blockquote>

Geez, you'd think that some of these guys buying $$$$ games would be able to use some of that money to obtain a basic understanding of economics.

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