davidwhangchoi
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Thanks RexRogers! i went ahead and paid for it =)
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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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Thanks RexRogers! i went ahead and paid for it =)
I've seen Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss (what Dracula X is called in Europe) seen for a few tenners less than it was going for last summer. Terranigma's also a bit less than I remember. Not anything major (let alone signs of any bursting bubbles), but it's nice to see not every game is increasing in price.
However, the Marios, Donkey Kongs, Street Fighters, etc. still just keep rising because everybody wants those. I recommend just getting the common yet popular games you want as soon as possible, as those are more likely to see price increases on the short term and I'm not expecting them coming down at all on the long term.
Also keep in mind, I'm mostly talking about PAL games and specifically the market in the Netherlands. I've noticed prices can vary enormously between regions with especially Australia having insane prices, even compared to our standards.
I can't find anything suspicious either. The label looks legit and the price doesn't raise any eyesbrows here (altough it still seems like a good deal).
I picked up a copy myself only last week and enjoying every second of it!
davidwhangchoi
Member
oh nice! yeah i got it for 36usd shipped so it's minimal risk plus the ebay protection. i'll open it up when i get it and confirm if it's legit =)
Do you have any other games you can test with? Final Fantasy II was an early SNES title without any special chips, so it shouldn't give any problems on any converter. Have you also tried cleaning both the cartridge and the converter?
That's actually an insanely good deal! That would raise an eyebrow normally, but the Buy It Now price of $70 isn't weird at all. Keep us posted!
$36 is a really good deal! I was questioning the $70 but decided not to say anything. I paid $45 for a cart off ebay in December so a nice deal indeed!
yeah, all my US games working fine, even that comes from squaresoft like secret of mana, also the cartridge in really good condition from outside.
yes, and did not work sadly.
Chip N Chance
Member
My mom who is constantly looking out for retro games for me at goodwills and flea markets just recently picked me up a lot of SNES tapes of mostly common but stuff i have never played and don't own. One of them had no label, so i just assumed it was a sports title or something. I put it in and it was Castlevania 4. Good snag for a couple bucks.
Chip N Chance
Member
Ive thought about it. It would definitely make it look better but i'm not a fan of fake labels or boxes.
davidwhangchoi
Member
RadarScope1
Member
There you go. Looks like you got a great deal. Ebay can be OK if you have patience and some luck once in a while.
davidwhangchoi
Member
Congratulations and have fun!
thanks guys! i've been playing since posting and having a blast =)
YuriLowell
Member
So my snes just started randomly having the video cut out on it.
Any ideas on what the cause might be?
Any ideas on what the cause might be?
http://cliqist.com/2016/03/30/infam...at-game-based-clinton-pet-coming-kickstarter/
God I can't wait for this, will hand over $75 for this so fast.
God I can't wait for this, will hand over $75 for this so fast.
A Black Falcon
Member
As interesting as this is, and it's really great the game is apparently going to finally be released, $50 for what is probably a terrible licensed game is kind of hard to justify, really...
Bar81
Member
Yes, assuming that US sellers will even ship international. Best bet is to get a US proxy or just stick to the PAL collecting slums
Well, Thats what I'll do then...Yes, assuming that US sellers will even ship international. Best bet is to get a US proxy or just stick to the PAL collecting slums
How annoying - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Nintendo-Demons-Crest-game-cartridge-/162006297821
Edit: Holy shit, they sold multiple games for the same price and the same person bought them all
Edit: Holy shit, they sold multiple games for the same price and the same person bought them all
blast processed
Member
How many people gonna bookmark this dudes page now?
RadarScope1
Member
Jesus motherfuck. Don't people have the slightly curiosity as to what things are worth before listing them? Guess I need to set up more searches with alerts for individual games. I have a few for NES games but they rarely turn up great listings.
Hmm, hadn't thought of that!
I have a few alerts including one for Demon's Crest, but this one didn't show up for me
I'm assuming it sold too quickly to be included with the daily email.Edit: Yep, it sold in eight minutes.
RadarScope1
Member
Hmm, hadn't thought of that!
I have a few alerts including one for Demon's Crest, but this one didn't show up for me
Edit: Yep, it sold in eight minutes.
You can do push alerts to your phone with the eBay mobile app. I have that set up for a couple of NES games, but not for all of my followed searches - otherwise I'd be getting notifications all day long.
I'd heard something about alerts with the app but assumed it was the same as the emails. I'll have to set a couple of those up some time. Thnks for the info!
RadarScope1
Member
They are pretty immediate from what I can tell.
catpurrcat
Member
Where's the best place to sell a link to the past cart? GAF forums?
Same for ocarina of time.
Same for ocarina of time.
RadarScope1
Member
I might be interested in your LttP cart. I would like to buy it for my nephew's b-day. It's not until July but if you have a nice one for a good price, let me know.
And yeah, GAF B/S/T is a great place to sell. There's been a bit of drama in the thread lately but just ignore that shit and list your stuff.
IrishNinja
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SNES! most of these are my originals, sold the manuals during rough times long ago...admittedly, i mostly use my super everdrive now, but still love these guys!
oh yeah: a few repros there, like Mana 2, FF V, SMT 1 & 2 (couldnt find a cover for 2, haha) and Terranigma, most should be legit!
NormalFish
Banned
A power supply for an SFC that works in Japan should work in the US as well, aye?
davidwhangchoi
Member
I think they have 230V outlets in Japan.
minkymuskyslyoldstoaty
Member
Japan uses 100V
NormalFish
Banned
Their standard is relatively close to American but I don't wanna risk blowing a sfc up.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I've had my SFC hooked up in Canada for years now with a Japanese AC adapter. Pretty sure they include tolerances for 120v anyway.
Don't use it in Europe, though.
Don't use it in Europe, though.
AFAIK, the Japanese power supply won't blow up an SNES, because it outputs the exact same power as an American one, but the Japanese power supply has a tendency to overheat more easily than an American one, because American electricity is dialed up a little higher than it is in Japan.
Solution: Plug your SNES (Genesis, NES, PSX, N64, whatever) into a switchable surge protector, and switch it off when you're not using it. Leaving your transformers plugged in all the time wastes power, and it's not as if the SNES has an internal clock that needs to be maintained.
Solution: Plug your SNES (Genesis, NES, PSX, N64, whatever) into a switchable surge protector, and switch it off when you're not using it. Leaving your transformers plugged in all the time wastes power, and it's not as if the SNES has an internal clock that needs to be maintained.
NormalFish
Banned
Alrighty, thank you folks. If it doesn't work out I can pick up a genesis model 1 adapter or whichever. Not a big deal. Just hoping to save a few bucks.
Just a heads up, NP carts (SF Cassette) can be written to now, without the original kiosks needed, so I fully expect a pile of Wizardry 1+2+3 NP carts to hit auction sites pretty soon for crazy prices (since they're rare).
Reality is, they're likely just super-common Derby Stallion 98 overwritten.
Reality is, they're likely just super-common Derby Stallion 98 overwritten.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
Ugh, just spotted an ad in my area for an estate sale with a giant SNES lot. I know it's gonna be fierce competition. If sale starts at 9am I should plan on being there at least at 6am right?
blast processed
Member
By that time you're to late. Someone will have gotten in the night before and gobbled it all up. Your best bet? Breaking and entering.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
I like your style, friend.
The first two sentences are absolutely correct. I can't tell you how many times I tried to play by the rules and got snaked. No honor among snes collectors.
drhankmccoyphd
Member
Well, the good news is I got in touch with the seller and they assured me they won't sell to anyone early (as I tried to do, natch). So, the stuff will be there, but it depends on if I'm early enough.
Godspeed.