Chinese Original Zelda Phantom Hourglass Famicom

[thumper]

This is a game out of my collection I've decided to sell. This is an original Zelda RPG game. I don't t think this variation of the game is well known, but if you know of the Zelda pirate that has Pokemon music in it then you know this. Very neat addition to anyone's collection IMO, especially a Zelda collector!!
I'm asking $39, shipping included. International shipping perfectly OK but shipping will be made seperate. Payment is preferably PayPal.
I'm shipping from California USA. If the game is sold then I will announce it here. Please PM me if you're interested.
Any questions feel free to ask.

[L___E___T]

Is it definitely phantom hourglass?  The box has the minish cap on, just wondering

[thumper]

This game and the other game called Minish Cap for Famicom are the same. Only difference is cosmetic appearance and the title screen. It is odd how they call it Phantom Hourglass in Chinese but it also has a Minish Cap logo. They're probably trying to be more honest to the consumer now? 

[MS-DOS4]

May we please get some screenshots?

[thumper]

http://www.geocities.jp/rinkaku89/pachigame3/59_fc_zelda.html

Here's the Minish Cap version. Remember like I said above, same game, just different packaging and title.

Edit: Please note this is a different game from what Trenton_net is selling.

[L___E___T]

Thanks for the explanation Thumper.  I already have Minish Cap so that's what I was concerned about.

[Trenton_net]

Are you sure The Minish Cap, Links Awakening, and Phantom Hourglass arn't just upgrades of the same same edition?

UPDATED: Nevermind. The Minish Cap plays like an RPG. In Links Awakening its like the Gameboy version where you run around with a sword and stuff.

[L___E___T]

If you'll settle for 30 dollars plus shipping to England I'll do that, assuming it's still for sale.
I know that's half what you're asking but that brings it in line with what Trenton is selling for considering this is used and his are new. 
Just to add, it may be worth more than that but I wouldn't want to pay more than that myself that's all.  I thought a lower offer is still worth a reply in my book.

[macmoose]

Sup ya'll,

Long time lurker, first time poster :-) I'm with L___E___T. I would be VERY intrested if you were willing to beat Trenton_net's price. Before I wouldn't mind paying 60 bucks for a used game considering they are near impossible to find, let alone with box and manual. But ever since Trenton has come around, he's pretty much THE source for these rareitys now days.

[thumper]

Seeing as how Trenton is such a huge source for this stuff around here now I can understand why my price seems unfair. Since that seems to leave me with no choice I'll go and change the price to $49, excluding shipping(which I think is probably around $3 domestically for something this size). Since Trenton himself isn't even selling this particular game at the moment I can't beat any price for it specifically, but I think this is a fair price. Making me go to around $25 and below really wouldn't be fair to me personally. I consider these worth more than just that, especially being part of a popular franchise like Zelda.
Anybody interested just let me know. Thanks!

[macmoose]

Hmm... I guess the price is ok I suppose, but Trenton has mentioned (in an edit) that he'll be getting some Zelda: The Minish cap in sometime as well. Given how his prices for Zelda's typically are around $19 to $39, I guess I'll wait and see then.

[thumper]

I wouldn't blame you for waiting. If anyone else is interested though let me know for now.
Something tells me this is the first and last boxed pirate I'll sell here. lol

[Bramsworth]

For what it's worth, I don't understand what people are talking about when they say used. This looks as new as these games get. They're never shrink wrapped or anything, can't really be picky about it if it's in perfect cosmetic condition.

[Trenton_net]

@Bramsworth: Heh, I don't quite understand it ether. I think people just like to hear the words "new" and the fact that there is less of a chance someone played with whatever they are getting. I mean yes all the items I sell are new by definition, but like you said, nothing is shrink wrapped (sellers can play them or demo them without your knowledge), and because everything is hand-made, all the little imperfections make it hard to tell anyways.

The only real tangible difference I can see with new vs used games (When it comes to pirates) is the fact that new games have:

Less or no ware on the cartridge connectors.
Less or no dirt on the cartridge.
Less or no bends/damage to the cover or manual.
Comes complete.

So unless its missing a criteria listed above, I think there isn't any reason to turn down a used game over a new one. Especially since used games go cheaper. In Thumpers case, I don't know how much he originally paid for his copy of the game but he at least needs to recover his cost at a bare minimum. So, yes perhaps he won't make a killing selling it, but I don't think its fair he has to under sell ether.

This is, of course, assuming that the all mighty dollar is constant. Once you start talking money, you need to use your judgment to see if its worth it or not.

[thumper]

I was thinking the same thing actually. I actually expected some of my games to be shrink wrapped when I originally bought them since they were new and pictures made them look like they were wrapped. Turns out pirates just like making glossy cases...

As for the cosmetic quality of this game it's perfectly fine. When I first got it the case had a lot of dirt in it but it's cleaned out now. Considering this is a counterfeit product from China(or is it Taiwan?) I honestly have no clue if that's 100% something you wouldn't expect from a brand new copy though.

Just to be honest here I'll say I paid $40 for this originally, and shipping brought it to near $60. I was trying in the beginning to make up for the total losses but I guess that isn't a too perfectly fair price. These Chinese intermediaries really overcharge you though. I'm having a hard time believing that international shipping really costs as much as they make you pay, and I'm also pretty sure they add extra to the shipping price they ask in order to buy these from the original seller.