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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Gaming => Topic started by: foleyjo on November 10, 2011, 03:20:14 PM

Title: Is this really worth it?
Post by: foleyjo on November 10, 2011, 03:20:14 PM: Am I missing something here? Is this game really that rare?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amiga-Game-Traps-n-Treasures-Krisalis-/110735557903?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19c85a850f#ht_3440wt_1031
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: ferrellsl on November 10, 2011, 03:44:32 PM: Rare? Maybe......Worth 179.99? Nope.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: ajlwalker on November 10, 2011, 04:38:23 PM: At first I thought it was a typo on the price, but then I found:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amiga-Game-Myth-Magnetic-Scrolls-/110770578711?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19ca70e517

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amiga-Game-Arkanoid-Taito-/110694487742?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19c5e7d6be

and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amiga-Game-Sensible-World-Soccer-96-97-/110707096568?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item19c6a83bf8

and realised he must be bonkers.

To be fair to the guy, he has 50 odd pages of generally overpriced vintage stuff. If he makes a few sales here and there at these prices it's probably a good little earner for him.

Shop around and you'll beat these prices easily though.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: Amiduffer on November 10, 2011, 04:40:07 PM: Hell no.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: foleyjo on November 10, 2011, 08:54:32 PM: I always wonder where these people get the ideas for the prices from
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: paul1981 on November 10, 2011, 09:48:40 PM: It is in mint nick though.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: marcfrick2112 on November 10, 2011, 09:49:47 PM: Man, no not worth it.... I wouldn't even call Traps N Treasures 'RARE', uncommon yes...not rare...
Wow, if I would have known this, I would have bought 12 copies at Software Etc. when I had the chance years ago...

Paul , in the description it says the back of the box is smooshed in a little.... For that price it better be 100% mint.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: foleyjo on November 10, 2011, 10:02:32 PM: It's also sold as seen and not tested.

So after paying all that money the game might not even work.

He does say if you want him to test it to send him an email but I'm guessing he will just load it to the title screen and then say it works.
I would want him to play the entire game to the end and also run the disc through some kind of disc checker.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: paul1981 on November 10, 2011, 10:43:18 PM: Quote from: foleyjo;667340
It's also sold as seen and not tested.

So after paying all that money the game might not even work.

He does say if you want him to test it to send him an email but I'm guessing he will just load it to the title screen and then say it works.
I would want him to play the entire game to the end and also run the disc through some kind of disc checker.

I think I'd want paying £179.99 as well if I was forced to complete this game.
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: prolife on December 19, 2011, 06:21:49 PM: boy! i'll check the bins near the charity shops...
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: save2600 on December 19, 2011, 09:06:00 PM: LOL! I can get this game CIB in a bulk deal for less than $5. The rest of the games are kinda duds, but may as well spring for the package now that I know Traps n Treasures is worth so much. :lol:
Title: Re: Is this really worth it?
Post by: DrDekker on December 20, 2011, 12:48:16 PM: YEEEEE HAWWWW - Traps 'n' Treasures - a crackin' game.

Bought this when it first came out - at the full price of 7 quid!!!

Mine is in mint condition and guaranteed working order - got to be worth £180.00 then. LOL