Yeah Goodwills are.
But the Salvation Armies (which I always think are a million times better) and Saint Vincent are closed Sundays. Goodwill puts most of their stuff on eBay so I never have faith in them.
SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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Yeah Goodwills are.
But the Salvation Armies (which I always think are a million times better) and Saint Vincent are closed Sundays. Goodwill puts most of their stuff on eBay so I never have faith in them.
tiggerkiddo
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Very nice! Sadly I own all of those already but good luck with the sale!
goldenpp72
Member
Thanks, most of them look good enough and I am tempted to keep them, I guess I was aiming for 9's and 10's all around and didn't quite get that, but I didn't even think of reselling them. If interest exist I might just not bother returning them and sell some of it later, but maybe i'll keep some too. Sadly that seller actually forgot to throw in one of the games entirely so it's pretty frustrating.
AgentOtaku
Member
No plans of ever investing in a SNES collection. Just doesn't appeal to me on many levels.
That being said, I really appreciate reading everyone's stories here <3
That being said, I really appreciate reading everyone's stories here <3
DidntKnowJack
Member
THEN WHY ARE YOU POSTING HERE? you son of a ....
I'm just fucking with you, and I've been drinking. I agree, it's a very fun thread to read. Which I was hoping for when I posted the OP.
AgentOtaku
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lol
Yeah man, looks like nowdays is the wrong time to get into collecting though
Shit is crazy expensive (O__o)
Yeah man, looks like nowdays is the wrong time to get into collecting though
Shit is crazy expensive (O__o)
Well, if anybody want to do it, do it now because later it'll be even worse.
vincent vega
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Yeah but like the other guy said, just skip goodwill. You would have better luck at independent thrift stores (if there are any in your area).
I might get a few classics at some point, but at the moment id rather just collect dreamcast of megadrive games, but they're pretty cheap (maybe they'll balloon in value at some point) anyway.
georgetheplushie
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Damn, it's a real shame US Gaming Arena in Roswell shut down a couple years back. That was such a nice place--a nice retro/import selection from what I recall, tons of gaming PCs, giant projector screen, Smash/SC/whatever tournaments all the time, a bar. I always loved browsing through what they had when I made it out there for their Smash tournaments. Prior to that there was Waba Game, which I think actually became USGA. The Atlanta area is bound to have a few here and there, but I realize it's massive and traffic is a pain.
Birmingham, AL is pretty bad for retro game hunting. One antique store (What's on 2nd) is probably the best place to check since they seem to get new stuff in pretty regularly; prices range from good to about what you'd find on ebay. Specialized retro game stores in the suburbs are always picked over or way overpriced. Thrift stores are always picked over or more likely never getting anything in. Yard sales never have any games at all. Craigslist is full of people who want ebay prices without dealing with it. I'm sure it's like this everywhere, though.
You're right but the best part is when you stumble upon something expensive for really cheap. Going to a flea market here and there is nice since you may find something valuable for pretty cheap.
AgentOtaku
Member
I feel yah
thanks to that damn Gamecube love thread, I've decided to start up a proper, though small, GC collection (^___^)
AgentOtaku
Member
Just picked up a MINT version of US Twin Snakes for $50
...like, I was damn surprised. Look like it just came out of the shrinkwrap.
McBradders
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Is your Wind Waker the UK version?
yup. it's the pre-order version from game which has a special case + OoT and master quest on another disc.
CoachKevin
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Just echoing on what others said, but wait until Spring or Summer. Prices on eBay are ridiculous right now. A lot of games have doubled in price in the last 12 months.
CoachKevin
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Prices always get jacked up after christmas and in the winter when people have extra disposable income. At least on ebay that has been the trend for the last few years when I was browsing for games.
Dr Stabbingworth
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Last night's haul
$100 on Craigslist
Apparently I missed out on a boxed copy of Sunset Riders for $30 >.<
$100 on Craigslist
Apparently I missed out on a boxed copy of Sunset Riders for $30 >.<
The Super Nintendo is my favourite console of all time. I have such great memories. I'm looking at trimming some of the fat at some point in the future, and add a few classics that I have lost along the way. I need to get a proper list written up of what I actually have, and what I need.
I always thought a slot widened SNES would look awful but that doesn't seem too bad actually.
And this thread's giving me that itch again..... must........resist...
Dr Stabbingworth
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Are we doing trades in this thread? I know there's a dedicated buy/sell/trade thread but it seems like this would be a much better place for SNES stuff.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Just scored a nice looking Donkey Kong Country 2 for $12. Guy has a nice looking Link to the Past also for $23.65 shipped. Little dirty, but that can be cleaned up no problem. That's about as good as that game gets price wise: Link.
Damn. Ninja Gaiden Trilogy goes for way more than that alone. Very awesome score.
Damn. Ninja Gaiden Trilogy goes for way more than that alone. Very awesome score.
Like the hat?
Banned
Last night's haul
$100 on Craigslist
Apparently I missed out on a boxed copy of Sunset Riders for $30 >.<
Around Chicago? Someone has been selling these games as well as a bunch more.
I wanted to buy ninja gaiden trilogy but it's too far of a drive for me with two kids.
Superblatt
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I've been hunting Craigslist too in Chicago and saw someone asking $75 for ng trilogy. Not worth it considering the music doesn't sound as good as the originals.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
He originally listed it for $40, then upped it to $75 when he realized how much it was worth so I had to do some haggling.
The Super Metroid pricing on ebay is getting crazy.
Yep.
He originally had it listed for $40.
Which of you bastards got that boxed Sunset Riders???
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
If it's close enough, it'd be worth it to just resell on ebay. The last few copies have sold from $140-180 on there. Cheapest buy it now is $150 at the moment.
Superblatt
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Wasn't me. I'm just curious what games that guy has left. Can't be many at this point! I'm thinking about heading over to People Play Games this afternoon. That might curb my urge to buy more snes and gent stuff.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
He posted his updated list on CL and all the good stuff is gone.
Hero_of_the_Day
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I haven't seen shit worth buying off craigslist. I've been looking every day for the past month checking every town within an hour. I live down by Champaign, not shit but 360 sports games and Wii.
Word? I work in chambana but I live over in blo-no.
Stay away from my retro spots!!! ;P
BTW, if you're around champaign, there's a new(er) retro game store downtown by the train station called Live Action Games.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
Just bought this:
$120.
Will clean it up and take a better photo once it has arrived. But there's something even better getting here on Tuesday!
Very nice. Even better game is Hagane or gtfo
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
That's the trend I've noticed, as well. Maybe that's part of why retro gaming/collecting always ends up being something I do in the summer.
MikeHaggar
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can i play u.s. snes carts on a pal snes or super famicom system? i love the look of the pal snes and the famicom, but wouldn't want one if i can only play games from their respective regions. i'd like to be able to play the u.s. versions of games on them.
Roddslayer
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I did not know this, thanks for the heads up.
Super Famicom and SNES Brick systems are compatible with each others' software with a little brute force. If you don't want to damage your SFC, then an adapter (<2,000¥/$20 new) will work.
Not sure about compatibility with PAL SNES systems, but it's much cheaper to buy an SFC.
Even better. It's hardware. Will save the surprise for when it's set up!inner-G said:
McBradders
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MikeHaggar
Member
how reliable are the adapters? will all games run 100% as intended? also, is there a particular one that is better than the others? lastly, does the super famicom have the same yellow problems with the plastic as the super nintendo?
Nice buy.Just bought this:
$120.
Will clean it up and take a better photo once it has arrived. But there's something even better getting here on Tuesday!
Just bought this:
$120.
Will clean it up and take a better photo once it has arrived. But there's something even better getting here on Tuesday!
Nice!
Just bought this:
$120.
Will clean it up and take a better photo once it has arrived. But there's something even better getting here on Tuesday!
Very very nice!
You've set the bar pretty high for the "even better" part though.
I'm expecting Star Fox Super Weekend or something at least.
Dave_6
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Yes you are correct. There is no where around here anywhere (that I know of) besides a Replay's in Hueytown. I got DKC2 there the other day but they rarely have anything SNES related besides crap. There used to be a Game Xchange on Lakeshore Dr that I racked up at all the time back in '07 but they ended up closing and tearing that whole storefront down
RadarScope1
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http://springfield.craigslist.org/vgm/3583948727.html
You all will enjoy this. Someone on my local Criaglist found a GOLD Super NES console!
Gold, Jerry, gold!
You all will enjoy this. Someone on my local Criaglist found a GOLD Super NES console!
Gold, Jerry, gold!