Wow, finally came across my first real deal in the wild!

[drunkninja]

Intelligent Qube at a local flea market for $2, complete.

Only part that sucked was that I couldn't buy it today because 1) The store was closing when I found it, and 2) It was one of those weird places that don't take credit cards (remember those places?). Considering the area, I don't think it's in any risk of disappearing tomorrow before I get to it though, but I did hide it just a bit for some reassurance:D

Still, I couldn't believe it when I saw it, especially after seeing the eBay prices for the game.

[ryborg]

Really, you didn't have two bucks on you? A lot of thrift stores in my area are cash-only, so I guess I'm used to that.

[drunkninja]

I'm one of those guys who tends to only carry a credit card. Nearly every store in my area accepts them now (even other thrift stores I've been to) so it did catch me off-guard.

[DigitalSpace]

In the future, I'd recommend having some cash on hand for situations like these. I don't even remember the last time I paid for anything at a thrift with plastic.

[drunkninja]

Yeah, definitely. Though in my defense, I didn't go out with the intention of stopping at the store, I was actually on my way back home from a dentist appointment and was like "I'll just see what this place has real quick". Never expected to find a deal like that, especially since the previous booth I went in before that was someone trying to sell Mortal Kombat on Genesis for $12. But yeah, the agenda for tomorrow is:

1) Go to work
2) Go to ATM, get cash
3) Go to store
4) Purchase game, maybe get a better look (I was kinda rushed out since I was the only one in the store when they closed) and see if any other deals are buried around there.

[ssjlance]

I was amazed yesterday at a flea market. The vendor I talked to actually knew quite a bit about classic gaming. And it was your typical heavy set Southern woman flea market vendor. She was awesome and I look forward to checking out some deals with her in the future. Closest to a deal she had was a Jaguar game, and it was common. Just cool because I never see them in my area.

[plastic]

Why didn't you ask them to hang onto it?

I think most reasonable places would hang onto something like that, especially for only a day.

[gepeto]

Always carry some cash.LOL

[maxlords]

Why didn't you ask them to hang onto it?

I think most reasonable places would hang onto something like that, especially for only a day.

At a flea? They'll just look it up and re-price it to $50

[Sudo]

I never carry cash either, it's not so surprising IMO. I pay for everything with my debit card, it's just much more convenient I think.

[GnawRadar]

I never carry cash either, it's not so surprising IMO. I pay for everything with my debit card, it's just much more convenient I think.

I agree with that, except when it comes to flea markets/thrift shops.

[PapaStu]

And this belongs in 'What's It Worth' home of the What's It Worth, finds and just things peoples have bought.

So without further ado

**shimmy**

[plastic]

At a flea? They'll just look it up and re-price it to $50I suppose so.

The flea-markets around here wouldn't do that, really. I've asked them to hold things, with luck. However, the "vendors" are usually not present.

[drunkninja]

Aaaaaaaaand success! Went back today, and there the game was, just waiting for me, still marked at that ever-so-lovely $2 price point. Checked out the store for more deals, unfortunately the rest of what I found gaming-wise was common and overpriced.

But I'm happy now :D

[mailman187666]

its funny because my brother found a copy of inteligent qube for $5 at a convienience store out of all places. He rubbed it in my face and then ended up giving it to me for my Bday.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

I always carry cash with me. I rarely use my credit card. At a flea market and such, one should always have cash, including lots of singles, which make haggling so much easier.