Arcade and Retro General Chat in Karkariko Village Tavern: Live Ocarina Music

Star Lord

CathalDublin wrote: »

Not sure, they need to put in a fine system for people making offers and not following through, even €1. and all the off advert trading where people put their phone numbers spaced out.

There's also all the off-advert dealing where people offer €1 so that they can deal via PM too.

Doge

o1s1n wrote: »

I got six DS games in one two weeks ago for a total sum of €30. So the answer would be 'yes'

Also got a huge bulk of my PS1 collection there when everyone wanted PS2 games.

They can be good when clearing out stuff, otherwise avoid.

From my experience CeX's prices are almost always cheaper for the preowned stuff and in much better condition, at least in Cork anyway.

Doge

Steve SI wrote: »

This might be of interest to a few here. Pretty nice automatic 8 port RGB-SCART switch. First batch is sold out put he's working on a second.





http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?52513-gscartsw-automatic-8-1-SCART-RGB-switch

The only balls about Acrylic cases like that is they'll eat up dust!

I guess if you take off the acrylic and clean it with a duster or tooth brush its okay, but its a bit of hassle.

Do they sell kits that you can solder yourself?

I built something similar, this 10 port MIDI - USB interface with a white PCB:

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Whatever about RGB, I'm running out of HDMI ports!
And the manual one I'm using does not like the PS4 audio at all!
The automatic one seems to be forgetting it is automatic, with the WD Live and Sky Box giving it identity issues.
Bugger!

The automatic HDMI switchers Mr. Vestek use seem to work very well for him.

It's the specific model he's using that he thinks is great.

He's on a sun holiday right now so the lucky bastard probably won't be able to link you up until he comes back!

o1s1n

I never think of going to CEX to be honest, always forget it's there!

Doge

o1s1n wrote: »

I never think of going to CEX to be honest, always forget it's there!

All their prices are on their site, including the price they buy for, and how much credit they will give for the game.

You should check it out regularly, and search for games you might be interested in and check their store stock.

https://ie.webuy.com/


Pretty large database of games too, nothing older than PS2 / XBox though unforuntately.

Danonino.

I'm in need of a good but affordable HDMI splitter too, been abusing the port on the TV a few weeks now and I hate it.

Tomo.Murphy

o1s1n wrote: »

I never think of going to CEX to be honest, always forget it's there!

It wouldn't be my first choice of shop, but I have a look in every so often and I've picked up a few games at a good price. Their PS2 section is a bit of a mystery though. I've picked up some good games for €1-2, but they price some of the more common games at €10+, with the Kingdom Hearts games at €20-25.

Steve X2

I got a Duronic HDMI splitter from amazon a while back. Seems to work well and is both automatic and manual. Cheap as well as nearly all Duronic stuff has dropped massively in price on Amazon in the last year or two.

Duronic RGB Scart cables are awesome and cheap as well for those looking.

the groutch

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I had my first really really nice experience there the other day.
I was picking up Need for Speed Rivals and Assassins Creed 4 for the PS4 and had the new ones at the desk, the fellow at the counter suggested picking up the preowned ones instead and even went and got them for me, saved me about 15/20.

because they have a much bigger profit margin on pre-owned games

Doge

Steve SI wrote: »

Duronic RGB Scart cables are awesome and cheap as well for those looking.

Only the finiest 24K Gold plated Scart cables will do in the Steve SI household I see.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-Gold-Plated-Speed-Scart/dp/B0035T38ZM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406731245&sr=1-2&keywords=Duronic+scart






:P

Doge

Actually their prices for HDMI swivel cables are great also:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-HDC01-Goldspec-Version-Technology/dp/B002JDPSSK/ref=pd_sim_ce_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YTXVF9MTAT7SF0WRVGA




I absolutely hate how fragile the HDMI connector itself is, so I tend to buy swivel connectors only these days so they'll last longer.

Steve X2

waveform wrote: »

Only the finiest 24K Gold plated Scart cables will do in the Steve SI household I see.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Duronic-Gold-Plated-Speed-Scart/dp/B0035T38ZM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406731245&sr=1-2&keywords=Duronic+scart






:P

Doge

Steve SI wrote: »

I bet if you "view order details" the quantity is 2!

CosmicSmash

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

There's also all the off-advert dealing where people offer €1 so that they can deal via PM too.

It's still a minefield of fools and idiots, new characters have emerged to replace those of old.

Steve X2

Is anyone else getting Parcel Motel packages that appear to have been opened? Got one today and the royal mail sticker seal was broke and it looks like it was opened and the parcel motel sticker(the one with the motel address) was put on top of the broken seal.
That's 3 packages in about a week or so that have been like this, one from Spain, one from the Netherlands and now this one from the UK. Nothing has been taken or missing, they just look opened

Andrew76

Steve SI wrote: »

Is anyone else getting Parcel Motel packages that appear to have been opened? Got one today and the royal mail sticker seal was broke and it looks like it was opened and the parcel motel sticker(the one with the motel address) was put on top of the broken seal.
That's 3 packages in about a week or so that have been like this, one from Spain, one from the Netherlands and now this one from the UK. Nothing has been taken or missing, they just look opened

Never had a problem with PM. Maybe the NSA are monitoring you or something. :P

johnny_ultimate

Probably because of those two lumps of uranium you ordered a few months ago.

We told you you'd probably get away with one, that it wouldn't technically be considered enough for weaponry. But no: you had to have two!

Steve X2

Andrew76 wrote: »

Never had a problem with PM. Maybe the NSA are monitoring you or something. :P

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Probably because of those two lumps of uranium you ordered a few months ago.

We told you you'd probably get away with one, that it wouldn't technically be considered enough for weaponry. But no: you had to have two!

But I needed that uranium for a 3DO mod I'm working on. It's the only thing that can make the 3DO more awesome

Jack burton

I just ordered a phone from Amazon that's coming parcel motel, would ye recommend I get the extended cover? Incase it gets opened and ****ed around etc

Steve X2

Jack burton wrote: »

I just ordered a phone from Amazon that's coming parcel motel, would ye recommend I get the extended cover? Incase it gets opened and ****ed around etc

I'd say you will be fine. Any problems with it you'll be covered by Amazon as they are very good about refunds and replacements.

But I have been thinking about getting the extended cover myself as I get so much delivered to them. Must check it out and see if it actually covers everything or is it a waste of money.

Jack burton

Lovely, well at €3.50 for 14 days it seems fairly pricey if it would be an ongoing thing

Optimus Prime

Got something today, it wasnt opened, the last thing i got was though. its happened to me a couple of times and its usually the bigger, heavier items that have been opened on me.

Jack burton

Maybe they are having trouble with people smuggling some items

CiDeRmAn

Jack burton wrote: »

Maybe they are having trouble with people smuggling some items

Psshhh,
Hardy Boys...

Famous Five is where it's at!

Star Lord

Secret Seven.

Because 7 > 5 > 2

Actually, confession time... my username came partially from a Hardy Boys book.

CiDeRmAn

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Secret Seven.

Because 7 > 5 > 2

Actually, confession time... my username came partially from a Hardy Boys book.

You can leave now.
You have never really fitted in here, and now we know why.
Don't bother collecting your coat and other personal items.
You're things will be forwarded to the nearest skip.

Star Lord

Look, I was young, I enjoyed the books.
You would have been old when they were doing the rounds, and had probably mislaid your reading glasses anyway, so the books just frustrated you...

Steve X2

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Psshhh,
Hardy Boys...

Famous Five is where it's at!

Famous Five the tv show:
Anne= funny feelings for a young Steve SI
George= confusing time for a young Steve SI

I watched it in the 80's by the way, not 70's. I'm not CiderSir for gods sake

CiDeRmAn

I watched it when it was new on TV.
And I had all the books as well

But, before long I moved onto Arthur C Clarke and Asimov, not to mention Wyndham and Bradbury, so not all bad.

STG.Otaku

Isn't that bird 2nd on the left yer wan from whatsitsface? She has a sister as well. Yer wan wit d big jabs that was in Hollyoaks. I think she was in Grange Hill as well and had it away with the fella from Byker Grove in real life... PJ... or was it Duncan....

I forget.

TechnoFreek

Can adverts sellers delete questions asked under their ads?

I'm sure I posted a question on an item yesterday and I see it's no longer there this morning.

CathalDublin

I think they can request the Q gets deleted by mods

TechnoFreek

CathalDublin wrote: »

I think they can request the Q gets deleted by mods

I posted a question challenging the price of an item which could be had for 15 quid cheaper through Amazon. Including Irish shipping.


Question is gone now!

Myrddin

TechnoFreek wrote: »

I posted a question challenging the price of an item which could be had for 15 quid cheaper through Amazon. Including Irish shipping.


Question is gone now!

Prob got it removed on thread spoiling grounds.

CathalDublin

Shouldn't be classed as thread spoiling if the item can be got through a reputable Irish or european site inc. shipping for cheaper than their advertised price.
But hey you can do whatever you want on Adverts!

Myrddin

CathalDublin wrote: »

Shouldn't be classed as thread spoiling if the item can be got through a reputable Irish or european site inc. shipping for cheaper than their advertised price.
But hey you can do whatever you want on Adverts!

Technically, sellers can sell their items for whatever prices they like really...& there's nothing against the rules to say you can't put an item up at twice the retail price. While you are correct in what you say, it would be considered thread spoiling on Adverts

Myrddin

Just a little plug for a good cause - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057260175

Anybody play magical drop 3?
Its class!

o1s1n

urbanledge wrote: »

Anybody play magical drop 3?
Its class!

Myself and a mate have absolutely insane 2 player games of Magical Drop 2. Most intense battles ever.

Although he's after getting to Sevant levels of goodness and I'm finding it hard to keep up!

Haven't played the 3rd game yet.

Doge

Steve SI wrote: »

Famous Five the tv show:
Anne= funny feelings for a young Steve SI
George= confusing time for a young Steve SI

Doge

CathalDublin wrote: »

Shouldn't be classed as thread spoiling if the item can be got through a reputable Irish or european site inc. shipping for cheaper than their advertised price.
But hey you can do whatever you want on Adverts!

I tend to agree. Its all about how you word it though....


"The best I could offer is X because its available on Amazon new for Y. What do you think?"

You wouldn't even need to make an official offer, just reply with something like that pretending you're interested, even if you're not.

That way you're helping out the adverts buyers community, and the seller can't do anything as they think you're interested!

Nerdkiller1991

Well guys, I just happened to buy a used 3DS XL, and what do ya know, the parental pin is still on it. Looks like it's back to GameStop tomorrow so they can sort this out.

o1s1n

0000?
1234?

You'd be surprised how often that works

Atavan-Halen

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Well guys, I just happened to buy a used 3DS XL, and what do ya know, the parental pin is still on it. Looks like it's back to GameStop tomorrow so they can sort this out.

You were trying to play senran kagura weren't you?

STG.Otaku

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Well guys, I just happened to buy a used 3DS XL, and what do ya know, the parental pin is still on it. Looks like it's back to GameStop tomorrow so they can sort this out.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-DSi-XL-/Basic-setup-and-use/Parental-Controls/How-to-Remove-Parental-Controls/How-to-Remove-Parental-Controls-244767.html

Similar gig. Ring the number?

CathalDublin

o1s1n wrote: »

0000?
1234?

You'd be surprised how often that works

1916 has been the code for many security doors in previous work places

Doge

CathalDublin wrote: »

1916 has been the code for many security doors in previous work places

Found an old photo of CathalDublin commuting to the workplace...






CathalDublin in the workplace...

Nerdkiller1991

o1s1n wrote: »

0000?
1234?

You'd be surprised how often that works

Tried 0000 earlier and 1234 just now. Neither worked.

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

You were trying to play senran kagura weren't you?

Says more about your pervy mind than mine.

3D World, Luigi's Mansion 2 and ALBW was what I got.

STG.Otaku wrote: »

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Nintendo-DSi-XL-/Basic-setup-and-use/Parental-Controls/How-to-Remove-Parental-Controls/How-to-Remove-Parental-Controls-244767.html

Similar gig. Ring the number?

Yeah, I gave them the call. They were the ones who told me to go to GameStop to sort them out because there might be personal and credit card info on the console.

Myrddin

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Says more about your pervy mind than mine.

Why so defensive, twas only a bit of humor?

Steve X2

Another box arrived in Parcel Motel for me just now. Looking at the pic on the site it looks opened
It's a pretty big box and something retro(sort of) I've wanted for ages so I hope its untouched as I bought it new and sealed!

Whats with the opening of the boxes?