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1,233 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 7, 2011 12:45 am

Re: Kitsch-Bent.com Updates (latest newsletter!) (1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Clear colors please!!!

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1,234 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 6, 2011 11:49 pm

Re: Modern DMG Screen Covers (45 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

A friend of mine said he would really like white!

However I really enjoyed the acid wash colors that you had previously, though those are probably not very cost effective to make in small batches.

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1,235 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 6, 2011 7:59 pm

Re: Frontlit/Dual Prosound RCA & 1/4" Gameboy Color (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Saskrotch wrote:

no one's saying you can't charge what you want, they're saying you shouldn't charge that much cause no one's gonna go for it.

I believe that is fairly obvious. I do understand that I was able to sell my first generation modifications ~$75-$80 shipped very well, but since have started using better quality parts.

I've seen a number gameboys go bad after a few months of use due to poor quality work done to them. My products have yet to have any issues after purchase. I put a lot of pride and hard work into each piece. Every gameboy I sell I test for straight week to make sure it does not have any issues before putting them up for sale.

If I were selling a gameboy with cheap parts and less than stellar electrical work that would go out after 6 months, I would definitely lower the price.

Also to note: I give all my returning customers discounts on further purchases of modified gameboys.

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1,236 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 6, 2011 7:41 pm

Re: Frontlit/Dual Prosound RCA & 1/4" Gameboy Color (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Maxd wrote:

katsumbhong wrote:
The grommet prevents the cable from coming out or from being damaged by the body of the case. If the cable were mounted without the grommet, there would be issues of the plastic cutting into the cable or the cable being pulled out.
I have found that using a cable vs. a mounted jack much advantageous for live performances. My friends have had issues in the past with their prosound jacks that were mounted to the cases because the stereo jack would get jostled around too much and it would cause the audio signals to get grounded out. With the cable, the point where the connection is made from the wires from mixers or audio equipment would be moved further away from the body of the gameboy allowing for a good connection without having any worries of hissing or noise coming from any channels grounding out.
Current Audio Connections are:
Prosound RCA Left and Right
Prosound 1/4" Stereo Jack
1/8" Headphone Jack

Thanks!
I can tell you that either you paid too much for your parts, did not select them carefully, or you are seriously charging too much. A GBA SP or Nintendo DS should be super cheap (the trick to getting these mods to sell fast is buying busted SP's as you see them pop cheap upon Craigslist or eBay), maybe $20, and the GBC and parts maybe $25 at most. You are still charging a bit too much.

Well, if you aren't happy with my pricing, you by no means have to buy it yourself.

I've been modifying gameboys for a little over a year now. I started using cheap parts but have since started using better quality parts to mod with.

I had no idea that you were the person that ultimately decides what everything costs, but in my opinion, people that complain about pricing are people that don't have a keen sense for quality. I feel that my gameboys are priced well for the quality of work and attention to detail taken.

Sure, this CGB is quite a bit more expensive compared to your $35 one, but I modify all my gameboys so it will be the last one you will ever need. If any of my customers have any issues with my gameboys when they receive them (which I have yet to come across), I fix them free of charge. All my gameboys are modified for practicality.

Again, if you aren't happy with my pricing, you are more than welcome to go elsewhere. I ask you to please not clutter my sale thread with complaints unless you've had issues with a gameboy I have sold to you in the past.

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1,237 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 6, 2011 12:45 am

Re: Frontlit/Dual Prosound RCA & 1/4" Gameboy Color (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Maxd wrote:

I got something like this for $35 minus the 1/4 inch jack, and it included shipping. If I were you, I would just consider any offer over $50. Clean mod though

$35 is one hell of a deal!

Factors of the total cost of GBCs I mod are:
Cost of GBC
GBA SP AGS-001
cost of RCA Jacks
cost of 1/4" Stereo Connector cables (they come 6' long!)
cost of a New Screen
labor and misc including resistors and electronic equipment.

I used to sell a lot of my first generation modifications awhile for rather cheap because I was using cheap parts, but since then, started using better quality cables, jacks, etc.

I hope the work and attention to detail show!

Thanks!

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1,238 Reply by katsumbhong Dec 5, 2011 11:57 pm

Re: Frontlit/Dual Prosound RCA & 1/4" Gameboy Color (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)

kineticturtle wrote:

The grommet is a very nice touch and the overall work is super clean! But i have to admit I'd be afraid of that fiddly fumbly molded 1/4" connector permanently attached to my $100 gameboy. Seems like a likely point of failure, no matter how high the quality of your work otherwise.

The grommet prevents the cable from coming out or from being damaged by the body of the case. If the cable were mounted without the grommet, there would be issues of the plastic cutting into the cable or the cable being pulled out.

I have found that using a cable vs. a mounted jack much advantageous for live performances. My friends have had issues in the past with their prosound jacks that were mounted to the cases because the stereo jack would get jostled around too much and it would cause the audio signals to get grounded out. With the cable, the point where the connection is made from the wires from mixers or audio equipment would be moved further away from the body of the gameboy allowing for a good connection without having any worries of hissing or noise coming from any channels grounding out.

Current Audio Connections are:
Prosound RCA Left and Right
Prosound 1/4" Stereo Jack
1/8" Headphone Jack

Thanks!

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1,239 Topic by katsumbhong Dec 5, 2011 4:24 pm

Topic: Frontlit/Dual Prosound RCA & 1/4" Gameboy Color (12 replies, posted in Trading Post)

GBC!
-Frontlit
-Dual Prosound (Dual Mono Gold-Plated RCA Jacks + 1/4" Stereo Cable Jack)
-GBA SP Speaker
-New Screen
-Rubber Grommet and Velcro for Stereo Cable

$90 shipped

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1,240 Reply by katsumbhong Nov 26, 2011 4:49 am

Re: Free/Paid Artwork (45 replies, posted in Trading Post)

someonesomewhere wrote:

He was probably answering he question I asked earlier:
Thinking about opening a eshop/portfolio type thing. Any suggestions?

*golf clap*

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1,241 Reply by katsumbhong Nov 26, 2011 4:48 am

Re: Free/Paid Artwork (45 replies, posted in Trading Post)

pixls wrote:

katsumbhong, what is that even supposed to mean? He's offering commissions, not to sell things that he's made.

Looking out for a homeboy!

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1,242 Reply by katsumbhong Nov 26, 2011 1:26 am

Re: Free/Paid Artwork (45 replies, posted in Trading Post)

etsy.com

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1,243 Reply by katsumbhong Nov 24, 2011 1:30 pm

Re: More noise than normal from DMG-CPU-06 (18 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

kitsch wrote:

the screen looking off center is probably due to how the screen is seated in the white plastic guard surrounding it. i've noticed this a lot... there is enough wiggle room to push it to one side or another enough to notice. next time you've got it opened, move the LCD a little bit and see if this helps. a gentle nudge.

To add! With pretty much any backlit screen that requires you to cut out the left-side of the plastic guard, if you cut off too much and happen to hack off the plastic aligning pin/dowel as well, it can lead to the screen being mounted at a bit of an angle. If you cut the plastic and leave the aligning pin/dowel, it should center up pretty well.

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