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Feb 20, 2014 at 11:51:20 AM
Sjp5412 (66)
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I thought the zelda test carts had a gold back label?

Feb 20, 2014 at 12:08:50 PM
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Originally posted by: Cutman

I'm hesitant to say this. I don't want to accuse anyone of anything, but something seems fishy here. Both Cross and eBay seller javaapi live in Herndon, VA (pop 23,000). They both own Neo Geo MVS games. And Cross, just a few months ago, was inquiring about a scan of the Zelda label.

It's probably a coincidence, but I thought I should say something. I also apologize for spilling the url that so many have managed to keep secret.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=7&...

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&...

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&am...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261402485...?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261400627...?
There is no such thing as coincidences. Nice work

Now where's my popcorn? I can't wait to hear his side of the story.

Feb 20, 2014 at 12:23:25 PM
cheese (67)
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Been chatting with the seller. If he didn't know before, he now knows what he might be in possession of. If he doesn't post more detailed photos, I think we'll have our answer.

Feb 20, 2014 at 12:28:09 PM
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There is a higher-res picture added to the listing: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFg...$_57.JPG

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Feb 20, 2014 at 12:30:27 PM
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Originally posted by: Kelp

There is a higher-res picture added to the listing: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/s5gAAMXQEgpTBi3w/$_...

And in this picture you can see on the lower left of the label there is something else under the "Made in Japan" text.

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Feb 20, 2014 at 12:37:34 PM
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Oh snap!


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Edited: 02/21/2014 at 08:16 PM by NintendoAge Moderator

Feb 20, 2014 at 12:43:00 PM
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THIS IS BRILLIANT!

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Feb 20, 2014 at 12:49:51 PM
Kelp (22)
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I'm also sure you guys saw the thread the OP made wanting to buy a crappy condition Zelda cart: http://nintendoage.com/forum/mess...

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Feb 20, 2014 at 12:52:52 PM
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Wow. Well done guys.

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Feb 20, 2014 at 1:04:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Kelp

I'm also sure you guys saw the thread the OP made wanting to buy a crappy condition Zelda cart: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&th...

According to this thread, the OP lives in Newport News, Virginia which is not close to Herndon.  Maybe it is just a coincidence that he was posting all the zelda and test cart threads.

Ebay seller is definatlely trying to scam though.


Edited: 02/20/2014 at 01:05 PM by mickcris

Feb 20, 2014 at 1:06:54 PM
grayworld (79)
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Originally posted by: cheese

Been chatting with the seller. If he didn't know before, he now knows what he might be in possession of. If he doesn't post more detailed photos, I think we'll have our answer.


A painted cart with a Zelda label on it? haha


Edited: 02/20/2014 at 01:07 PM by grayworld

Feb 20, 2014 at 1:07:07 PM
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Oh wow! Amazing detective work, Cutman. Way sketchy shit. This'll be fun to keep an eye on.

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Feb 20, 2014 at 1:08:13 PM
Kelp (22)
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Originally posted by: mickcris

Originally posted by: Kelp

I'm also sure you guys saw the thread the OP made wanting to buy a crappy condition Zelda cart: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&th...

According to this thread, the OP lives in Newport News, Virginia which is not close to Herndon.  Maybe it is just a coincidence that he was posting all the zelda and test cart threads.

Ebay seller is definatlely trying to scam though.
I agree with this. Newport is about 2.5 hours from where the listing says the item is located. The rest of the stuff could be coincidence.

As you said though, the listing looks fishy as the label looks to be reproduction.

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Edited: 02/20/2014 at 01:10 PM by Kelp

Feb 20, 2014 at 1:11:23 PM
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Yes, it may well not be the OP, but their Newport News post was back in September. In November, they gave the Herndon zip code: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...

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Feb 20, 2014 at 1:14:03 PM
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Originally posted by: Kelp

Originally posted by: mickcris

Originally posted by: Kelp

I'm also sure you guys saw the thread the OP made wanting to buy a crappy condition Zelda cart: http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&th...

According to this thread, the OP lives in Newport News, Virginia which is not close to Herndon.  Maybe it is just a coincidence that he was posting all the zelda and test cart threads.

Ebay seller is definatlely trying to scam though.
I agree with this. Newport is about 2.5 hours from where the listing says the item is located. The rest of the stuff could be coincidence.

As you said though, the listing looks fishy as the label looks to be reproduction.

eBay could easily have an old address and is mis-labelling where the item is being sold from



Looks like the Newport zip is an old zip


Edited: 02/20/2014 at 01:19 PM by cheese

Feb 20, 2014 at 1:17:46 PM
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Originally posted by: Cutman

Yes, it may well not be the OP, but their Newport News post was back in September. In November, they gave the Herndon zip code: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&am...
Ah. I only saw the zip code in his other thread. Nice.



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Feb 20, 2014 at 1:41:00 PM
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Originally posted by: Kelp

Originally posted by: Cutman

Yes, it may well not be the OP, but their Newport News post was back in September. In November, they gave the Herndon zip code: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=56&am...
Ah. I only saw the zip code in his other thread. Nice.

 

I did not see that either.  Definatley lots of circumstantial evidence against the OP.  Hopefully he will come back soon to clear things up.


Feb 20, 2014 at 4:00:24 PM
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...Interesting.

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Feb 20, 2014 at 5:30:03 PM
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A little birdy told me that the OP has purchased a yellow cart game from one of the NES Repro makers on Nintendoage in the past as well.

Feb 20, 2014 at 5:56:10 PM
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Interesting. Very interesting, indeed.

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Feb 20, 2014 at 7:04:39 PM
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At this point, should someone report the ebay listing?

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Feb 20, 2014 at 8:14:42 PM
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I finally got a reply after asking for pics of just the zelda cart...all it said was I posted more pics hahaha

Feb 20, 2014 at 8:54:02 PM
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Originally posted by: K3VBOT

If I were you, I'd do anything and everything you can do to get it. And if all else fails on that one, I'll sell you my 100% legit one for 750$, about 250ish off retail. Just let me know. I'll post a pic here. photo 2-19-zelda_zps40e89f84.jpeg



Feb 21, 2014 at 5:11:27 AM
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Just came to me but on a zelda test cart the nes official seal of quality logo is on the bottom right,the one on ebay has it's logo in the middle.

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Feb 21, 2014 at 12:19:18 PM
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The ebay listing was 100% done by the OP.

We know his real name and e-mail and they match the ebay username prior to the recent change.

No one bid on this thinking you will be getting a test cart. This was just a big scheme to manipulate the community.

We will leave this thread open until at least the auction ends.