The one that got away

[undamned]

So, in keeping with the context of fishes, I've had a Darius PCB search running on ebay for like millions of years. Like enough time for King Fossil to actually BECOME King Fossil. So long that many times I contemplated dropping the search because it's just one more disappointing e-mail in my inbox when I think Darius popped up and its just some random hit. Well this morning, my friends, this morning, something was very different and special, even magical, if you will. I got a legitimate hit for a complete and supposedly working Darius PCB for a starting bid of $9.99. In 6 sweet days I would have justice.

So, tonight, I look to see if any pre-emptive bidding has taking place. Woe and dismay fell upon me when I found Darius had vanished from my watch list. I re-searched in every way I know how (and boy howdy, kids, do I know how). Some dill-weed has snaked my soon-to-be Darius PCB.

So, which one of you weasels was it?
-ud

[UnscathedFlyingObject]

All fair in war and love.

[robivy64]

You'll see it in the market forum marked up to above-market prices in a few days. 'Tis the way of the shmups forum!

[Dave_K.]

I think in cases like this, you'll want to put down a small starting bid, just to make sure the seller doesn't pull it due to lack of bids. Thats sucks man.

[undamned]

I think in cases like this, you'll want to put down a small starting bid, just to make sure the seller doesn't pull it due to lack of bids.

There was one initial bid for $9.99 that morning, actually. I think the only way the auction could have disappeared is if that person retracted their bid (probably in leau of buying it directly from the seller outside of ebay).
-ud

[Michaelm]

Or he was the one who bought it...
If only you contacted the seller

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Sorry to hear that your hopes of procuring a rare Darius PCB got dashed, undamned. Hope you find another one soon. ^_~

I spotted another rare Darius II PCB with support for two arcade monitors listed here (it ain't my auction btw):

http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ200344728064QQcmdZViewItem

And do you have a G-Darius PCB yourself? Yeah, I've got a version 1 G-Darius PCB myself. Awesome game for it's time.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~


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[undamned]

Yeah, I saw that Darius II. $300 is pretty cheap compared to what it would command on YAJ, but still more than I want to pay. No G-Darius for me, yet. I've got Taito Memories so I need to just give it a spin and see if I like it.
-ud

[Aru-san]

http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ200344728 ... dZViewItem

Long link is long.


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