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give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
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Steve
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
Trivia Pursuit Regards
Steve
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Re: Collector's Corner..Can Any Astute Collector..
I have no idea whatsoeverSteve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
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But I know they set the Nights and Bishops on each others squares
Clueless Regards,
Terry
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OK then,,,Terry McCracken wrote:I have no idea whatsoeverSteve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
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But I know they set the Nights and Bishops on each others squares
Clueless Regards,
Terry
hint number two...
its not the board either
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Steve
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Re: Collector's Corner..Can Any Astute Collector..
Well Steve if it is not the board which in itself would have increased the price since its a Muenchen. It has to be the pieces which look out of whack to me when I compare them to the pieces on my boards:Steve B wrote: OK then,,,
hint number two...
its not the board either
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Steve
Muenchen Pieces
Bavaria Pieces
I would say that the pieces look too large for the board sold on ebay (unless it is an exclusive board with a Muenchen Logo).
So what is special about the pieces?
Nick
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Hi Steve:
I hope the buyer gets what he ordered. I would have been too suspicious with this one without asking a lot of questions first. Sold as Exclusive but shows a Muenchen board.
The photo almost looks like a stock photo and with regards to the pieces the seller obviously did not know what he had since the did not show them in the close ups. I would be worried about actually receiving the pieces shown in the photo.
If the seller knows what he is doing then this is a perfect way to do a switch afterwards.
best regards
I hope the buyer gets what he ordered. I would have been too suspicious with this one without asking a lot of questions first. Sold as Exclusive but shows a Muenchen board.
The photo almost looks like a stock photo and with regards to the pieces the seller obviously did not know what he had since the did not show them in the close ups. I would be worried about actually receiving the pieces shown in the photo.
If the seller knows what he is doing then this is a perfect way to do a switch afterwards.
best regards
Nick
Hi Nick,
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0151570701
I have tried to explain to the seller that he will not sell his computer as long as the title of the auction is "Novag Opal" and the picture a "Galileo" but obviously, he did not understand what I was trying to tell him...
or may be he is really selling a Open
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Alain
and what do you think of this auction ?spacious_mind wrote:Sold as Exclusive but shows a Muenchen board.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0151570701
I have tried to explain to the seller that he will not sell his computer as long as the title of the auction is "Novag Opal" and the picture a "Galileo" but obviously, he did not understand what I was trying to tell him...
or may be he is really selling a Open
best regards,
Alain
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Hi Alain:Alain wrote:Hi Nick,
and what do you think of this auction ?spacious_mind wrote:Sold as Exclusive but shows a Muenchen board.
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 0151570701
I have tried to explain to the seller that he will not sell his computer as long as the title of the auction is "Novag Opal" and the picture a "Galileo" but obviously, he did not understand what I was trying to tell him...
or may be he is really selling a Open
best regards,
Alain
Poor guy is he really from England?? The spelling in his description is as bad as the photo. I think I will pass on that one too. It is probably a Novag Opal that someone sold him inside that Galileo box for 350 GBP .... lol
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Nick
Re: Collector's Corner..Can Any Astute Collector..
If i saw the auction i would never say that the price is high? München Boards are very expensive - ever sold for much money.Steve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
Trivia Pursuit Regards
Steve
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1264&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=379&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=411&mod=2|0
Only three examples of much more.
But that someone look so exactly to the shown pieces i do not think. Okay you, Steve, you have 6 eyes
I do not think that the price is high for the pieces...
The buyer think that this are normal pieces from a München Board, like me
Detective Regards José
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no i dont think so JoseJose wrote:If i saw the auction i would never say that the price is high? München Boards are very expensive - ever sold for much money.Steve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
Trivia Pursuit Regards
Steve
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1264&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=379&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=411&mod=2|0
Only three examples of much more.
But that someone look so exactly to the shown pieces i do not think. Okay you, Steve, you have 6 eyes
I do not think that the price is high for the pieces...
The buyer think that this are normal pieces from a München Board, like me
Detective Regards José
the buyer i think is expecting Prestige pieces
the MM2 module is worth nothing and a Munchen board does not sell for $500 usually
2 of the 3 auctions you show are for MMIV and MMV modules
my opinion:
Munchen board-$325
MM2 module-$25
Prestige Pieces-$200
also one of the bidders who bid up the auction is a known dealer on Ebay
i think he would keep the Prestige pieces and resell the board and module with normal Munchen pieces
Best Steve
PS..did your friend ever change the name of his computer to the Commander or does he still insist on the Galaxy?
Hi Steve,
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=794&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1097&mod=2|0
he still change the name in his public lists...
CXG Regards José
perhaps you are right the buyer recognize the "rare" pieces, but apart from the fact for a münchen board with a 8Bit Modul is 400 Euro not a high price for me. Alone a München board without any modules bought for 300-400 Euro´s.no i dont think so Jose
the buyer i think is expecting Prestige pieces
the MM2 module is worth nothing and a Munchen board does not sell for $500 usually
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=794&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1097&mod=2|0
No, the thread is now over and the result is, that the dutch collector has an Commander! He compares his unit with other CommanderOwners. Now he is happy that he exact know what unit he has!PS..did your friend ever change the name of his computer to the Commander or does he still insist on the Galaxy?
he still change the name in his public lists...
CXG Regards José
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Re: Collector's Corner..Can Any Astute Collector..
Steve B wrote:Jose wrote:If i saw the auction i would never say that the price is high? München Boards are very expensive - ever sold for much money.Steve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
Trivia Pursuit Regards
Steve
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1264&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=379&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=411&mod=2|0
Only three examples of much more.
But that someone look so exactly to the shown pieces i do not think. Okay you, Steve, you have 6 eyes
I do not think that the price is high for the pieces...
The buyer think that this are normal pieces from a München Board, like me
Detective Regards Josébut i do think, he is right: i have seen many München IV or München Polgar go for >450 Euro!no i dont think so Jose
Or a München with MM II and Rebell for 590 Euro!
or with Vancouver 16bit for 560...
München pieces standalone sell for about 83-95 Euro! (i have 5 such auctions in my database)
I have often asked myself, why people pay so much for such huge boards. Do they have too much space on their desks?
regards,
Robert
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Robert Weck wrote:yes i am always asking myselfSteve B wrote:Jose wrote:If i saw the auction i would never say that the price is high? München Boards are very expensive - ever sold for much money.Steve B wrote:give the reason that this auction sold for so high a price??
Hint..it is not because of the module
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=012
Trivia Pursuit Regards
Steve
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=1264&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=379&mod=2|0
elpeon.com/index.php?id_des_datensatzes=411&mod=2|0
Only three examples of much more.
But that someone look so exactly to the shown pieces i do not think. Okay you, Steve, you have 6 eyes
I do not think that the price is high for the pieces...
The buyer think that this are normal pieces from a München Board, like me
Detective Regards Josébut i do think, he is right: i have seen many München IV or München Polgar go for >450 Euro!no i dont think so Jose
Or a München with MM II and Rebell for 590 Euro!
or with Vancouver 16bit for 560...
München pieces standalone sell for about 83-95 Euro! (i have 5 such auctions in my database)
I have often asked myself, why people pay so much for such huge boards. Do they have too much space on their desks?
regards,
Robert
would Robert pay this price for a Munchen with MMII module?
Answer...
NO WAY JOSE Regards(Pun intended)
Steve
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something is wrong here
a new auction for an ESB II but again with the Prestige pieces and again the same mistake of reversed Bishops and Knights
but a different seller!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mephisto-Schachcompu ... 0145368349
What Is Going On Regards?
Steve
a new auction for an ESB II but again with the Prestige pieces and again the same mistake of reversed Bishops and Knights
but a different seller!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mephisto-Schachcompu ... 0145368349
What Is Going On Regards?
Steve
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Steve B wrote:something is wrong here
a new auction for an ESB II but again with the Prestige pieces and again the same mistake of reversed Bishops and Knights
but a different seller!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Mephisto-Schachcompu ... 0145368349
What Is Going On Regards?
Steve
A Con game perhaps?
He Should Put the Pieces on the Right Squares Regards,
Terry