The Noteworthy Auction Thread™

I will pick up where you left off Dor-Si. I have a wonderful hole in my display that that white box would be perfect for.

Dec 06, 2012 • 13:43

Dor-Si wrote:
*Edit*

Gloves going back on. It’s looking like the Mrs. will kill me if I bid on this thing…

Heh… I’m sure that if I had a Mrs., I’d have a hard time trying to keep my entire VB collection. I’ve never met a woman who understands my appreciation for gaming.

Dec 06, 2012 • 13:54

Hedgetrimmer

Benjamin Stevens wrote:

Dor-Si wrote:
*Edit*

Gloves going back on. It’s looking like the Mrs. will kill me if I bid on this thing…

Heh… I’m sure that if I had a Mrs., I’d have a hard time trying to keep my entire VB collection. I’ve never met a woman who understands my appreciation for gaming.

You need to find the right one, my wife actually started my VB collection (not really a collection when compared to you guys) by buying me a really nice Japanese one in the box for my 40th, she is a gem and sorry all mine.

Dec 06, 2012 • 13:54

Dor-Si wrote:
Already done. A new pic should be added soon

Whoa… red flag: The seller has posted a pic of the serial number on the Virtual Boy, and the serial number is V10086378.

I was thinking that if the number was a high serial number on a North American unit, that alone would cause suspicion as to whether the right system is in the right box, but now we have a high serial number on a JAPANESE system in a North American white demo box.

I think this is clear evidence that at some point in time, the wrong system got placed in the white demo box. Thus, I would say that if you plan to bid on this item, you are likely bidding on a genuine white demo box, but you are not getting a genuine demo system in the box.

Dec 06, 2012 • 15:17

Benjamin Stevens wrote:

Whoa… red flag: The seller has posted a pic of the serial number on the Virtual Boy, and the serial number is V10086378.

I was thinking that if the number was a high serial number on a North American unit, that alone would cause suspicion as to whether the right system is in the right box, but now we have a high serial number on a JAPANESE system in a North American white demo box.

I think this is clear evidence that at some point in time, the wrong system got placed in the white demo box. Thus, I would say that if you plan to bid on this item, you are likely bidding on a genuine white demo box, but you are not getting a genuine demo system in the box.

Oh snap! Well, looks like another auction for a rare box with a standard retail item inside. I’d still think the box would bring a good price, though. Someone like me with just the innards and no outer box sure could benefit from a properly described box-only auction… Cough cough.

Dec 06, 2012 • 18:38

Dor-Si wrote:
Oh snap! Well, looks like another auction for a rare box with a standard retail item inside. I’d still think the box would bring a good price, though. Someone like me with just the innards and no outer box sure could benefit from a properly described box-only auction… Cough cough.

That’s what I was thinking too. I do have a US Demo unit (though I would’ve liked a lower number) without a box. What’s the value of the white box?

Dec 06, 2012 • 21:00

Well, knowing how rare the box is, I would be prepared to pay upwards of $300-400 maybe more? …but the way VB prices have been going, there are likely others that would pay much more.

If this had a true US demo with low serial, I have no doubt it would fetch a hefty sum around $1k or more.

Dec 07, 2012 • 13:58

Dor-Si wrote:
Well, knowing how rare the box is, I would be prepared to pay upwards of $300-400 maybe more? …but the way VB prices have been going, there are likely others that would pay much more.

If this had a true US demo with low serial, I have no doubt it would fetch a hefty sum around $1k or more.

EDIT:
Ok, here’s the scoop. I talked with the seller and notified that the VB didn’t match up with the box. Turns out he really does have the original and just didn’t realize the wrong one was in the box. The auction has been updated with new photos. Serial number shows VN100001012[1].

Dec 07, 2012 • 17:08

Re-Edit:

The seller should be relisting the US demo VB soon with corrected info to prevent confusion. Keep your eyes open…

Dec 07, 2012 • 17:38

Wow… it is so good that you did that. Now that’s the kind of serial number that I was expecting.

Dec 07, 2012 • 18:29

Dor-Si wrote:
The seller should be relisting the US demo VB soon with corrected info to prevent confusion. Keep your eyes open…

Oh dang, and my missus just started getting whif of the cost of my collection. This’ll be a hard one to buy. Guess I’ll have to trade away my Fortress Maximus complete for it.

Dec 08, 2012 • 02:42

http://www.ebay.com/itm/serial-VN10001012-1-NINTENDO-VIRTUAL-BOY-GAME-Display-SYSTEM-White-Box-Used-/110986613588?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d7515354&autorefresh=true

It’s back up

Dec 09, 2012 • 10:42

mawa

foil_lone_wolf wrote:
It’s back up

http://www.ebay.com/itm/serial-VN10001012-1-NINTENDO-VIRTUAL-BOY-GAME-Display-SYSTEM-White-Box-Used-/110986613588?pt=Video_Games&hash=item19d7515354&autorefresh=true

who from here is all bidding on this systeem or plan to do it?

Dec 09, 2012 • 17:20

I’m in for sure.

Dec 09, 2012 • 19:51

I wish I were able to bid, but I’d be forced to sleep on the couch for the rest of eternity…so I’m out. :u(

Dec 09, 2012 • 20:12

bigmak

Gotta let it go 🙂 good luck guys

Dec 10, 2012 • 11:47

The only way I would be tempted to bid on another white box system is if the serial number ended in a number within the first 100, in which case I would then sell my current white box system if I won that auction. I don’t ever expect to find a white box system within the first 100, but one just never knows. 🙂

Thus, I’m out, too.

Dec 20, 2012 • 13:10

Rockman_X

ai… I noticed the tread too late! Auction all over.. 🙁

Dec 21, 2012 • 20:58

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLASHBOY-CARTRIDGE-FOR-NINTENDO-VIRTUAL-BOY-ULTRA-RARE-DONT-MISS-OUT-LOOK-/321044489118?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4abfbe239e

Flashboy has made an appearance.

Begin the rants….

Dec 21, 2012 • 22:20