What do you think of the real rare japanese Game prices ?

[danielscheil]

i have no idea how much i should pay for japanes games like

Battlemania I+II
Twinkle Tale
Musha Aleste
Eliminate Down
XDR
Vixen 357
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and the E-Bay prices are every day different
the rarity guides doesn't help me very much
what do you thin are the prices on e-bay hyped or real ?

[David J.]

Ever thought of using Yahoo Auctions Japan with a courier service?

Here's a couple:
www.celga.com
www.rinkya.com

[Genesis Knight]

Yahoo auctions...never been there. Is it cheaper than eBay?

[David J.]

As for Yahoo Auctions US, I'm not sure. But the premier japanese auction site is Yahoo Auctions Japan.

Just many sellers don't ship outside of Japan. But there are ways to get through that.

[danielscheil]

oh thats many work
i know someone who lives in japan and the prices there arent cheaper than ebay ( just 10-20$)

[Melf]

I think some of the prices for Japanese MD games are insane. I paid $150 for a mint copy of Panorama Cotton, and while I understand it had a very low print run, that's pretty expensive. Other games, like Battle Mania 2, are steadily increasing, and my chances of ever finding a complete copy are remote unless someone lets theirs go for a decent price.

[David J.]

oh thats many work
i know someone who lives in japan and the prices there arent cheaper than ebay ( just 10-20$)

It's some times worth it in the end... Sometimes you'll luck out.

I'll agree! A lot of Japanese MD prices are insane. Who'd pay $200 for games like Batman Forever or Steel Empire, Comix Zone of the Ooze? Sad really.

[David J.]

I found a cheap MUSHA here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/MUSHA-ALESTE-Sega-Megadrive-Genesis-Mega-Drive-JAP-JP_W0QQitemZ8221953265QQcategoryZ112788QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

However, I want the US version. :P

[landstalkerx]

I wouldn't consider 50 pounds cheap. I bought a complete copy of MUSHA (US Version)a month ago with 10 other games, including a couple of complete koei games for $60

[David J.]

That's the Japanese version which is rather expensive.

The US version is cheaper, but rare in it's own right. I want a copy so badly.

[Genesis Knight]

I can get one locally for 8 (cart only), but I played the game on an emulator and I just don't care for it. I seem to be the only one.

[David J.]

I want it so badly!!!11

That's a good price, IMO. I'd gladly pay it. Do you live in NY state?