Wata DK Shenanigans

[+JasonlikesINTV]

So these two Wata graded Donkey Kong games "sold" for ridiculously inflated prices, and were then immediately relisted for even higher prices.  They aren't different games.  The relisted games have the same identical unique Wata serial numbers as the "sold" ones.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333670917176

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303638250595

 

I suppose there's a chance that in both cases the buyers backed out and didn't pay, but relisting at higher prices seems optimistic since demand was clearly priced lower on the first listing.  I call shenanigans.  I think they're attempting to make it look like these are actually selling to trick other buyers into thinking these are actually worth these inflated prices.  Probably buying them with a separate account or a friend's.  Thoughts?

 

 

[+Steve Jones]

I guess as long as people keep paying these ridiculous prices others will keep putting them in plastic cases and selling for ridiculous prices. The whole system seems idiotic too me but someone must be buying these. What’s that saying, More dollars than sense?

[+JasonlikesINTV]

That's kinda my point.  I'm not sure if anyone is actually buying these.  If the seller can create the illusion of super inflated value, someone might actually buy them.  I doubt it is or would be anyone in our community.  It's like a $10-20 game sealed...on a good day.

[Humblejack]

What is the reference to the Brand New - Atari 2600 - ??? I must be missing something.  She has just a touch under 17K feedback.

[+cmart604]

Super shady. 

[Atari_Bill]

From what I’ve seen, everything about this Wata company stinks to high heaven.  I don’t trust them or their process in the least.