More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

[nigelpugh7]

Stig said:

Thanks Jon - just ordered one (PC edition). Was a bit torn between PC or XBone, but opted for the former due to inevitable mods and my PC is a pretty decent gaming spec.

These will fetch a hefty premium come release I reckon (not that it's the reason I've ordered one)

Looks like it's sold out now too!

Also there are already plenty of chancers advertising them for sale on eBay already for £250!

[nigelpugh7]

Can't believe how cool the monitor is!



It seems it supports several mobile phone types, but not the iPhone 6 plus that I have because the screen is too big!

I am assuming therefore that the green screen you can see displayed on device is the actual screen of the phone,,and is running an app to to produce the screen and graphics?

[Stig]

nigelpugh7 said:

Looks like it's sold out now too!

Also there are already plenty of chancers advertising them for sale on eBay already for £250!

Blimey! Glad I stumbled upon the thread!! Have been a Fallout fan from the beginning, but this completely blind-sided me.

Glad I have my order confirmation

[Stig]

nigelpugh7 said:

Can't believe how cool the monitor is!



It seems it supports several mobile phone types, but not the iPhone 6 plus that I have because the screen is too big!

I am assuming therefore that the green screen you can see displayed on device is the actual screen of the phone,,and is running an app to to produce the screen and graphics?

I also have a 6 plus, but luckily my old 5 is sitting in a drawer. Looks like it's in for a new lease of life come November!

[JonRB]

nigelpugh7 said:

Looks like it's sold out now too!

That doesn't at all surprise me.

nigelpugh7 said:

I am assuming therefore that the green screen you can see displayed on device is the actual screen of the phone,,and is running an app to to produce the screen and graphics?

Yes, that is correct.

I'm sure that, in the spirit of this thread, you could buy an additional phone just to use as the screen for it though.

[JonRB]

Stig said:

Blimey! Glad I stumbled upon the thread!! Have been a Fallout fan from the beginning, but this completely blind-sided me.

Glad I have my order confirmation

I'm equally glad that I was able to be instrumental in helping a fellow Fallout fan (and long-time PHer) not miss out.

[Zoon]

JonRB said:

Just dropped £100 on this. I'm more excited than an excitable puppy.

Shame I have to wait until November to get it.

Currently fetching £250.00 on ebay!

[Stig]

JonRB said:

I'm equally glad that I was able to be instrumental in helping a fellow Fallout fan (and long-time PHer) not miss out.

You're a gent Jon - as one fellow 'long-termer' to another. Our paths have crossed on the forums many times over the years

[nigelpugh7]

Zoon said:

Currently fetching £250.00 on ebay!

nigelpugh7 said:

Looks like it's sold out now too!

Also there are already plenty of chancers advertising them for sale on eBay already for £250!

I did point that out some time ago!

But to be fair, asking for £250 on eBay, and actually selling for £250 are not the same!

I wonder if the price will increase when they become a shipped and physical device in November deliveries?

[JonRB]

Zoon said:

Currently fetching £250.00 on ebay!

How is that even possible? These are pre-orders that won't be fulfilled until November. How can people be re-selling pre-orders?

(Note: I don't doubt that it is happening)

[Stig]

Zoon said:

Currently fetching £250.00 on ebay!

PC version on there with a 'Buy it now' of £320!!

Are people insane?

Lots sold at £250?!?!? I was obviously mega-lucky to get an order in (makes a nice change). Again, indebted to you JonRB!

That said - mine's not for sale

[JonRB]

Stig said:

You're a gent Jon - as one fellow 'long-termer' to another. Our paths have crossed on the forums many times over the years

They have indeed. And, in fact, we've actually met a couple of times too. At one of the early Basingstoke meets and also at the very first BTaP.

[Blib]

JonRB said:

Stig said:

You're a gent Jon - as one fellow 'long-termer' to another. Our paths have crossed on the forums many times over the years

They have indeed. And, in fact, we've actually met a couple of times too. At one of the early Basingstoke meets and also at the very first BTaP.

This friendship of yours is just so beautiful. I'm in tears here.

[JonRB]

Blib said:

This friendship of yours is just so beautiful. I'm in tears here.

[Stig]

Blib said:

This friendship of yours is just so beautiful. I'm in tears here.

We'll get a room...

[Stig]

nigelpugh7 said:

I did point that out some time ago!

But to be fair, asking for £250 on eBay, and actually selling for £250 are not the same!

I wonder if the price will increase when they become a shipped and physical device in November deliveries?

Do an advanced search and look at 'Sold listings' - plenty on there gone for £250!

[nigelpugh7]

Stig said:

Do an advanced search and look at 'Sold listings' - plenty on there gone for £250!

Didn't go into it that far, clearly there are plenty of desperate people!!

[JonRB]

nigelpugh7 said:

Stig said:

Do an advanced search and look at 'Sold listings' - plenty on there gone for £250!

Didn't go into it that far, clearly there are plenty of desperate people!!

Totally crazy. By the time the item is delivered (or, rather, isn't) it will be long outside the claim window of any Buyer Protection scheme.

[Stig]

JonRB said:

Totally crazy. By the time the item is delivered (or, rather, isn't) it will be long outside the claim window of any Buyer Protection scheme.

Yup - opportunistic fleecing for the unwary

Still, the pukka ones will therefore be worth £500-odd come November

[nigelpugh7]

Just bought and picked up a shiny new Xbox One, complete with the full Halo set, and the new Elder Scrolls too!

Did not need it, or want it, so totally frivolous purchase I suppose!

Of course the fact that the new Fallout 4 pre order might have had something to do with it!