Stupid eBay Pirates

So I'm browsing eBay for games, and I come across Zelda: The Minish Cap.

This game currently retails for $67.90, this dude is offering it "NEW AND BOXED" for $20.99. Bargain.

Then I notice this:

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Originally Posted by Yaaaaarrrrrg

Instruction Booklet is not included. Game instructions can be found in the game play help screen. However, sometimes I will include a brochure for the game and a manual which teaches the Basic function of the Gameboy Advance.

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That, coupled with the fact that he's based in Singapore, gets me curious. So I email the guy.

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Originally Posted by Me

Dear polet1220,

Hi, is this a copied cart? Or is it a retail copy with battery back-up for save games?

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Reply:

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Originally Posted by Yaaaaarrrrrgggg!!!!

Hi,

This is a import game and there is back-up battery to save game progress.

I look forward to your purchase

Regards,
Henry

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Obviously, I'm not convinced, so I email him again.

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Originally Posted by Me

If that is the case, then why is there no instruction manual?

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Reply:

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Originally Posted by YAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!

Hi,

Import games does not have instruction manual included nowadays

Reards,
Henry

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So, now I can rest easy knowing that Nintendo choose not to print manuals for their 'import games'. What a douche. Anyone else ever been stung by pirates on eBay?

I did, however, manage to pick up fallout 1 and 2 for 5 bucks each, and I should have Grim Fandango in 3 hours.

I think almost every single Gameboy Advance game sold on eBay is pirate. That's why I play mine on my Xbox.

lol, great logic there animegirl.

Yeah, I learned the hard way a couple years ago that you should never buy GBA games off of eBay.

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Originally Posted by animegirl

I think almost every single Gameboy Advance game sold on eBay is pirate.

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Close to it. I wish ebay would crack down on that shit.

Ebay should ban all of Singapore and Malaysia from doing any business.

I sell my GBA games on eBay. But when I do, I state that its a "US and no IMPORT" and of course..actual pictures of the game.

Speaking of eBay and games, I think I have some to sell off..

This thread does alot for my hopes on buying castlevania from there, I was hoping I could get around to it someday. :(

Selling GBA games on eBay is a gold-mine for pirates. Hmm.... $_$

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Originally Posted by Detour

So, now I can rest easy knowing that Nintendo choose not to print manuals for their 'import games'.

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The top of the box stating "ENGLISH SCREENTEXT" in six languages didn't tip you off? You know, besides the whole "(ENGLISH VERSION)" import thing.