Craigslist people, are they serious?!??

[Diosoth]

I have posted this ad in the "wanted" section-
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/wan/1165873640.html


It's a very clear ad. I want a game console with 1 controller, AC adaptor and TV hookup.


First email from a responder is this-

"how many are you looking for"

It doesn't make much sense but I answer anyway-

"Just the console itself with all necessary hookups. Games? I'd have to see a list of what you have but I'm not buying many games right now."

His next email is simply this-

"no how many are you looking for snes"


At this point, I infer that this person might, in fact, be either stupid or is deliberately playing around for attention. I sent a reply telling them to not email me again and I marked their email address as junk to the filters would weed it out. I really don't wish to deal with people like this.

[coreys429]

That is reasonable. If I lived there, I would respond. I usually add if you care if its yellowed or not.

[Diosoth]

That is reasonable. If I lived there, I would respond. I usually add if you care if its yellowed or not.

Collector-wise, yes. But for $20 I'm not going to be to picky so long as it works.

I won't take a model 2 SNES, though, No s-video support. But so few people even have those.

[coreys429]

Random NES Find:
!!!!RARE!!!! Original Nintendo NES Powerpad 1988 version IN BOX New!!! - $75 (lacey)
I have 1 (one) Nintendo NES Powerpad in new condition. In Original box. Must see. Check out the pics! $75 obo Cash. Call 360-701-2973

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tag/1163277582.html

I have one that has never been really out of the box. Took it out once.

[Diosoth]

$25 would be a fair price. Not $40
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1168044474.html


Xbox with 4 games, $60. 4 games... all sports. WHY? Why do people even BUY sports games brand new? They have no resale value. They can't be very fun because there's so many of them on the used market. Sports games should actually decrease the value of something at this point.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1167829225.html

[Sosage]

$25 would be a fair price. Not $40
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1168044474.html


Xbox with 4 games, $60. 4 games... all sports. WHY? Why do people even BUY sports games brand new? They have no resale value. They can't be very fun because there's so many of them on the used market. Sports games should actually decrease the value of something at this point.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1167829225.html

Not to fly off topic, but people who buy sports games new every year do so because they want the latest players/teams/stats. This is what makes sports games so worthless the second the next version comes out (besides there being a billion copies). Hell, I have Fight Night Round 3...and I see Fight Night Round 4 and I am kind of bummed I don't have the latest fighters.

As a person that has to hide his video game obsession socially amongst the much more acceptable sports dorks, I'd usually welcome a chance to slam them...but their obsession with staying up-to-date here makes a lot of sense.

Oh yeah...60 bucks for anything X-Box 1 = hardy har! ;)

[Diosoth]

Not to fly off topic, but people who buy sports games new every year do so because they want the latest players/teams/stats. This is what makes sports games so worthless the second the next version comes out (besides there being a billion copies). Hell, I have Fight Night Round 3...and I see Fight Night Round 4 and I am kind of bummed I don't have the latest fighters.

As a person that has to hide his video game obsession socially amongst the much more acceptable sports dorks, I'd usually welcome a chance to slam them...but their obsession with staying up-to-date here makes a lot of sense.

Oh yeah...60 bucks for anything X-Box 1 = hardy har! ;)


Seems that rather than make a REAL GOOD sports game, it's just re-release the same game over with the new roster and a few minor tweaks... in some cases the roster is already outdated by the time the game is even released, thanks to the dev cycle and time to print discs. I couldn't care about current players... or even actual players. But sports games mostly appeal to sports fans, not game players.


For comparison, $40 for an Xbox with 2 controllers and 4 actual good games
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1168067484.html

[coreys429]

Sega Genesis - $75 (North Portland)
Reply to: sale-ccgaw-1168045187@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-12, 6:17PM PDT
I have a Sega Genesis in great condition that I do not really use anymore. I have two controller for them. Would prefer if you text me, can call if want though, Mat is the name: 503-490-5826
Sonic 2
Clay Fighters

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1168045187.html

wow....

[Diosoth]

Sega Genesis - $75 (North Portland)
Reply to: sale-ccgaw-1168045187@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-12, 6:17PM PDT
I have a Sega Genesis in great condition that I do not really use anymore. I have two controller for them. Would prefer if you text me, can call if want though, Mat is the name: 503-490-5826
Sonic 2
Clay Fighters

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1168045187.html

wow....

I mostly blame this on smaller used game stores. They price tag some system at a fortune and the people who walk into the store assume it's really worth that much.


Nintendo DSi.... only $400.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1168238538.html

[Sonicwolf]

Sega Genesis - $75 (North Portland)
Reply to: sale-ccgaw-1168045187@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-12, 6:17PM PDT
I have a Sega Genesis in great condition that I do not really use anymore. I have two controller for them. Would prefer if you text me, can call if want though, Mat is the name: 503-490-5826
Sonic 2
Clay Fighters

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/1168045187.html

wow....

I would message that guy and say in a truly devious and evil voice "I FIND YOUR LACK OF INTELLIGENCE AND RESPECT DISTURBING"

[PentiumMMX]

Here's one that's rather amusing; a Game Boy Advance for $100...with a description that can barely count as a description:

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/tag/1163231119.html

[Diosoth]

"I have $150 worth of stuff, please trade for a PS3, please?"
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=37


I'm fairly certain that no DS game retails for $50 brand new
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1169318497.html

[Gameguy]

Here's a Gameboy Pocket with 1 game....$60.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-gameboy-W0QQAdIdZ127921509


gameboy
Price: $60.00

red gameboy with a game (fortress of fear)
asking $60 or best offer

[Diosoth]

Even with the games it's still about $30 too high.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171048389.html

[coreys429]

What is with the high prices of game boys on craigslist?

Nintendo Gameboy Advance +++ - $250 (Tualatin, Oregon)
Reply to: sale-6zqj2-1169499040@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-13, 3:20PM PDT


Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP System, Accessories & Games



You get everything you see below. I'm asking $250.00 or best Offer.



* Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP (in Box)
* Power cord (in Box)
* Instructions (in Box)
* Flip ‘N Play Screen Magnifier (in plastic)
* Gameboy Player for Game Cube w/Start-up Disk (in plastic)
* Game Cube Carrying Case (good for carrying everything together)
* Game holders (plastic- clear and coloured)



Games (All in Box with Instructions, with Exception to #9. Castlevania):

1. Prima’s Official Strategy Guide Golden Sun & GS The Lost Age
2. Golden Sun
3. Golden Sun The Lost Age
4. Namco Museum
5. Bomber Man Tournament
6. Tetris DX
7. Pac-Man Collection
8. Super Mario Advance
9. Castlevania Circle the Moon

Payment:
I accept Cash Only

Serious Inquiries Only. Call to make an appointment to see anything.

Kim 503-427-0354
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/tag/1169499040.html

[Diosoth]

They price checked what Gamestop sells these games for and want the same.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171121209.html

Price isn't bad... but GTA and Bratz?
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171085054.html

[coreys429]

They price checked what Gamestop sells these games for and want the same.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171121209.html

Price isn't bad... but GTA and Bratz?
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171085054.html

You have to corrupt one kid at a time with different games.

[Diosoth]

Even with the Wavebird, they're asking too much.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1169677300.html

I wonder if they'll honor that price?
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1171199975.html

[coreys429]

Retro MS Pac-Man Tabletop Arcade Game and Perma-Power - $135 (Maple Valley)
Reply to: sale-vdkd3-1170808118@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-14, 11:21AM PDT


If reading I have:
------------------------

Coleco MS Pac-Man Tabletop Arcade Game #2395 and the Coleco Perma-Power Battery Eliminator Pack #2298

(This pack substitutes the use of 4 "C" alkaline batteries)

Game Measures 8" Tall x 8"w x 6"Deep, screen measures 4" x 4".

Label says made in 1981

Play MS Pac-Man with one player or play Head to Head MS Pac-Man with another player.

Game works and plays great ...

It's in great condition, lightly used with no broken pieces or chips,

with stickers in great condition, no peeling.

Screen does show some normal wear but will not effect play,

Battery cover is attached in very good condition.

Requires 4 "C" Alkaline Batteries, not included or the #2298 Perma-Power Battery Eliminator / AC Adapter,

sold separately at time, but I'm including them. They are in like new condition, work and are charged. $135.00 for all

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/tag/1170808118.html

[Baloo]

A bit pricey if you ask me:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tag/1163645939.html

[mobiusclimber]

A follow-up to my other reply on here about some of the emails I get from people regarding my CL ads: I have an ad for a PS2 bundle with around 30 games for $160. So someone emailed me thus:



I have a dream cast, 3 controllers, 2 memory cards and 14 games. I'll trade u all of this for 5 of your ps2 games, my pick

Considering I don't have a single game worth more than $10 in that lot, this would probably be a pretty good deal. Of course, he doesn't say which games HE wants, nor does he mention which games he has. I don't need another Dreamcast anyway. So I email him back asking him what Dreamcast games he has. This is his reply:


Alot of good ones not typing them all sorry

So now I realize that my original impression that I got was correct: he has 14 disc-only copies of NBA 2K. I delete both emails and shrug my shoulders. A few hours later, he sends this missive:



This is a smokingg deal for u

Who is this guy, Jim Carrey in The Mask? What kinda deal are YOU "smokingg"? LOL

[Atarileaf]

A bit pricey if you ask me:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tag/1163645939.html

31 games by my count so around $3 a game and he'll throw in the console too. Its not a great price but its not terrible either IMO.

[Kyle15]

Not that this has anything to do with Craigslist, but a guy at the local flea market is trying to sell a copy of Battletoads for $200!
He claims it is "really rare" just like all of the $20-$40 dirt-common "rare" Mario games. >_>

[mobiusclimber]

Here's one: person thinks they should have higher prices than Amazon. That was my first thought, then I saw how much they want for Castlevania. L-O-L if they mean IV and not X!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ele/1171826815.html



snes and ps1 stuff - $7
Reply to: ---- [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-15, 2:06AM PDT


hello this is what i have and what i want for it
snes system--not sure, great shape make offer
harvest moon--55
chrono trigger--60
castlevania--50
super mario rpg--40
yoshis island--20
super metroid--20
final fantasy 2--25
final fantasy 3--30
super mario all-stars w/world--30
breath of fire--20
------------------
suikoden--55
suikoden 2--130
final fantsay anth.--40

if you are interested call/txt me

[Diosoth]

Here's one: person thinks they should have higher prices than Amazon. That was my first thought, then I saw how much they want for Castlevania. L-O-L if they mean IV and not X!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ele/1171826815.html

He also put a misleading price in the title, which seems rather common.


I posted this. I've sold nothing in over a month so I think it's time I chewed people out for it.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1172983551.html

[coreys429]

Massive Video Game Collection for Sale - $2500 (Lynnwood)
Reply to: sale-yws7n-1173350504@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-15, 9:42PM PDT


For sale is a massive collection of my video games. A little bit of everything in here. Condition of items are all great unless otherwise noted! Price for everything is $2500 obo. Everything goes in one group, no selling off individually! No trades! Everything listed includes the system, with the exception of the PlayStation 3 category. All of this retails WAY over $2500. I'm passing this incredible collection onto someone who wishes to start off with an ultimate set of games! I might take pictures if enough people want them.

... Oh, and there is a GBA in there with some Pokemon stuff... Feel free to ebay that!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/1173350504.html

That isn't ultimate.....Oooo theres a list

[Sonicwolf]

Massive Video Game Collection for Sale - $2500 (Lynnwood)
Reply to: sale-yws7n-1173350504@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-15, 9:42PM PDT


For sale is a massive collection of my video games. A little bit of everything in here. Condition of items are all great unless otherwise noted! Price for everything is $2500 obo. Everything goes in one group, no selling off individually! No trades! Everything listed includes the system, with the exception of the PlayStation 3 category. All of this retails WAY over $2500. I'm passing this incredible collection onto someone who wishes to start off with an ultimate set of games! I might take pictures if enough people want them.

... Oh, and there is a GBA in there with some Pokemon stuff... Feel free to ebay that!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/1173350504.html

That isn't ultimate.....Oooo theres a list

Thats the single biggest price gouge in history. Seriously, it could stab a hole through the planet.

[Diosoth]

$50 fat PS2. Laser lens is damaged and the controller doesn't work.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1173404842.html

Probably asking a bit too much for the "collector value means nothing" CL crowd.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1173436115.html

[Diosoth]

Look at the description, then the picture.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1173798684.html

[jedimind7]

I cant find the post but there was one the other day of someone selling around 11 original xbox games...about 9 of them were sports games(MLB 2K3, Madden 04 etc.) the other 2 were nothing special. All for the low price of $150.

[Diosoth]

One of my ads got a reply to buy... from someone in Minneapolis. Yes, that's LOCAL to the Cincinnati area. Guess the "local buyers only" line in my ad wasn't clear enough.


I knew they'd all be sports titles before I even clicked the link
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1174072950.html

[Gameguy]

One of my ads got a reply to buy... from someone in Minneapolis. Yes, that's LOCAL to the Cincinnati area. Guess the "local buyers only" line in my ad wasn't clear enough.
I guess they didn't plan to pick them up from you. I've had people travel pretty far to pick things up from me, though not that often. One that sticks in my mind was someone from Rochester that was going on vacation near my area. Another person from Winnipeg contacted me to ship, but after I said I don't ship she asked her friend to pick it up from me and mail it to her.



Here's an overpriced Gameboy Advance SP lot. Apparently the SP can also work on AA batteries. :frustrated:
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/tag/1174447308.html


GAMEBOY Advance SP + Games - $100
GameBoy Advance SP + 5 Games

Unit is in perfect condition.
Gameboy Advance SP comes with charger and can work on 2 AA batteries.

Games included: Collapse II, Stuart Little 2, Super Mario 3, Super Mario Advance and Star Wars - Episode III.

ALL GAMES WORK PERFECTLY! Will not be sold separately, only as a package.

[Gameguy]

Here's a liar, selling a "brand new" game that he was forced to open for a stupid reason. There's no way that it's brand new, he opened it to play it and now it's used. I really don't like liars.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-The-Legend-of-Zelda-A-Link-to-the-Past-GBA-W0QQAdIdZ128313090


The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)
Price: $20.00
This game is brand new in box, and therefore in mint condition. Sadly, I was forced to open the box to remove the safety sticker because the security alarms kept going off when I continued shopping the day I bought this game, and so I had to open and take the security sticker off. Otherwise, the game is complete with box and manuals - the cartridge itself is still in the plastic bag . I can meet anywhere in Toronto along the subway route - preferably in Scarborough or Downtown Toronto.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA, compatible with DS) - $20

[Diosoth]

Here's a liar, selling a "brand new" game that he was forced to open for a stupid reason. There's no way that it's brand new, he opened it to play it and now it's used. I really don't like liars.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-The-Legend-of-Zelda-A-Link-to-the-Past-GBA-W0QQAdIdZ128313090

More likely, he opened it in the store to remove the tag... because he was shoplifting it.

Actual response to the CL ad I posted to chew people out(linked above)-


Can you tell me about the wii? There is nothing posted in the ad about it.

In other words, a complete idiot.


Definitely not worth $55.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1174657802.html

[Diosoth]

I really don't trust these console modders that advertise on CL. You don't know if they have any experience.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1174695392.html


A little story about CL, Paypal and distance sales...

May of 2008. I listed some games on local CL and someone in California asks to buy and pay all shipping. I'd done 1 mail sale via CL prior so I went with it. Agreed to take Paypal for an over $150 total transaction. Mailed with delievry confirmation.

A week later the buyer makes a not received claim. Too bad, as I have DC which says it was delivered. He won't respond to emails. And as he specifically denied postal insurance, even if it was a misdelivered package, I'm not responsible. My PP acount was emptied by then so I'm in the negative. I got along well with the people at my bank, so I made direct personal contact and made up some story about my PP account being hijacked, and they agreed to deny any PP transaction attempted to my account unless I said otherwise. Unusual practice, but they did it. And as far as I'm concerned, with his refusal to answer emails, he's after free goods.

He doesn't get his money back. 2 weeks later I'm visited by a cop. Buyer is saying he never got the goods OR a tracking #. Cop makes his usual "I'll lock you up" threats. I produce a DC #. That was the last I heard from the cop.

In short... I stopped using Paypal totally after that. I also swore to stick to local deals only via CL and also wrote off deals by mail for some time. This is why I'm sticking solely to trades and no cash sales in my trade thread, and always sending first. I really don't wish to deal with the 1% chance of another scam and cop visit.

as for Paypal... they threatened over the negative balance and such. I told them to kiss my rear end and never heard from them again. Yes, veen though they suppsoedly didn't refund the guy, I remained int he negative. Scumbags.

[Diosoth]

Yesterday,it was listed with no price and accepting offers. Today... well, it's priced too high.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1175198865.html

Guess someome tipped them off that "these things sell for a lot".


Anyone who wanted to buy one of these did so already... and now they regret it.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1175080738.html

[Gamemaster_ca_2003]

http://edmonton.en.craigslist.ca/tag/1142770175.html

Really? :shameful:

[VileRedFalcon]

Pretty amusing...

http://nashville.craigslist.org/tag/1175404596.html

[Diosoth]

Someone finally admits that sports games are not valuable
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1175703750.html


H AH AHA HAAAA!
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1175672397.html

[Smashed Brother]

Pretty amusing...

http://nashville.craigslist.org/tag/1175404596.html



*Chuckle* That ad reads like it was written by somebody with the vocal talents of The Incredible Hulk.

[Diosoth]

You can only find out the title of this game if you actually buy the console
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1176139669.html

Average used DS Lite Price- $90. Flash card online- about $20. 2 GB Micro SD online- about $6. See where this doesn't add up to what he's asking?
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1176019589.html

[Chainsaw_Charlie]

http://rochester.craigslist.org/ele/1141574316.html

heh gives new meaning to all in one

[Tupin]

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1176940915.html

I still haven't decided whether this is someone who genuinely knows what things are worth, or someone trying to get people to drive down prices to get a good deal.

Strangely enough, most of the stuff sold on the Craigslist here is reasonable and occasionally great. Just the other day, someone was selling a complete Atari 800XL with drive for $10. Another one was selling a lot of around 5 Atari systems/computers including a Supercharger for $50 OBO. So nothing's THAT outrageous.

[Sonicwolf]

Pretty amusing...

http://nashville.craigslist.org/tag/1175404596.html

Thats ludicrous

[Diosoth]

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1177311823.html

He is NOT likely to trade a legit copy of Windows Vista for a DS game and he did NOT pay $50 retail for it.

[RoyVegas]

Crap, you mean that ad isn't real!?!?!? There went my $540.00!!!

[mobiusclimber]

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tag/1176940915.html

I still haven't decided whether this is someone who genuinely knows what things are worth, or someone trying to get people to drive down prices to get a good deal.

Strangely enough, most of the stuff sold on the Craigslist here is reasonable and occasionally great. Just the other day, someone was selling a complete Atari 800XL with drive for $10. Another one was selling a lot of around 5 Atari systems/computers including a Supercharger for $50 OBO. So nothing's THAT outrageous.

This is the same kind of tactic bullies use to try to get you to sell your stuff for nothing. If it's really not worth anything, why get all pissed off and try to convince people to sell it for less?

[Diosoth]

This is the same kind of tactic bullies use to try to get you to sell your stuff for nothing. If it's really not worth anything, why get all pissed off and try to convince people to sell it for less?

Because asking eBay prices on craigslist is a waste of time. Poeple who want to pay eBay prices are ALREADY ON EBAY ANYWAY! This is why FF7 sells for $60+ on eBay but used game stores can't move their $60 copies to anyone.

[Diosoth]

That SNES for $150 I posted? They ROSE THE PRICE BY $50 MORE!
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1177547009.html

Edit- they edited their listing to drop the price back down to $150. Still more than it's worth.

[Gameguy]

A Game Gear with 3 games for $120.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-Sega-Gamegear-W0QQAdIdZ129142525


Sega Gamegear!!!
Price: $120.00

Mint Condition Sega Game gear
comes with 3 games
Robocop, Sonic and another game
also includes DC adapter and carrying case
This is a must have for any video game collector

[Diosoth]

I'm fairly sure you can buy something like this at a Family Dollar for $15 or less.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1179280426.html

[mobiusclimber]

Because asking eBay prices on craigslist is a waste of time. Poeple who want to pay eBay prices are ALREADY ON EBAY ANYWAY! This is why FF7 sells for $60+ on eBay but used game stores can't move their $60 copies to anyone.

You keep saying that but I've sold FF7 for $60 on CL more times than I can count.

Besides that, anyone who thinks every damn old game should be $1 can go rot in flea market hell, digging through old copies of Madden on the Genesis and Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt looking for that treasure.

[Diosoth]

You keep saying that but I've sold FF7 for $60 on CL more times than I can count.

Besides that, anyone who thinks every damn old game should be $1 can go rot in flea market hell, digging through old copies of Madden on the Genesis and Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt looking for that treasure.

Maybe it depends on the region, but around here no one will pay more than $25 for FF7. Game stores fail to sell them. I listed my copy about 2 years ago and said I'd take offers. Highest I got offered was $20 from anyone. But then again, I really don't think the game is anything special. Better than many RPGs, sure, but hardly a game I drool over. It's also common. I have it on PC and never even touch it.

But seriously, most people don't care why old games have high values. Especially not why some NES game that's $5 on virtual console costs $50-$100 in the box. I don't understand it either. You're not going to convince these people of "worth". It's why I laugh at any retro used game store that goes under, for trying to sell "valuable" overpriced games to people who couldn't care why some game has a high value, especially when a store has 10 or more copies in stock(seriously, I've seen between 10-15 copies of FF7 at some stores, no wonder people laugh at the prices). Considering these stores give $5 trade credit for the game, they get what they're asking for.

It's really the stuck-up jerks who think every retro title is made of gold that I can't stand. Older systems have good games, but they also had their share of total crap. $100 for Bubble Bobble is an insult for a game with no save feature and pretty mediocre play. Let alone NES Metroid, which is basically awful compared to other titles in the series.


For $130 I doubt this works perfectly.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1179632234.html

[Chainsaw_Charlie]

Has anyone looked at the one I posted for the DC and 200 nes games on a cd for $100?

[Cornelius]

Has anyone looked at the one I posted for the DC and 200 nes games on a cd for $100?

Yeah, those are pretty terrible. My local CL has similar ones up most of the time. There's also a ton of people selling DS flash cards with 'your choice' of x amount of games.

[gokugohandave]

Please just stop talking. Maybe if they all had boxes.
http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/1179682619.html

[incubus421]

People who still think their original Xbox is valuable are always priceless too:

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/tag/1165122273.html

by the way, he recently edited his listing, he originally had it listed at $250!

[hellfire]

Please just stop talking. Maybe if they all had boxes.
http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/1179682619.html

thats an amazing deal!
its less than 2 dollars a game and it comes with a bunch of systems and crap

[JunkTheMagicDragon]

People who still think their original Xbox is valuable are always priceless too:

had a kid at the flea market coupla weeks ago want $85 for a bare xbox. didn't have the heart to tell him you can get em for less than half that easily.

not craiglist, but this one is so ridiculous i had to post it anyway:
http://cgi.ebay.com/15-of-the-rarest-games-and-nintendos-Family-Boy_W0QQitemZ220417074086QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_ Games_Games?hash=item3351e1a3a6&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

15 'rare' commons for $250. it may sound expensive, but remember, they "all work pufectley."

[Gameguy]

Here's someone selling a bundle of stuff for about $130 too much, but it has to sell quick.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-Origional-NES-with-2-controllers-and-games-Super-NES-N-64-W0QQAdIdZ115927458


Origional NES with 2 controllers and games / Super NES / N 64
Price: $230.00

i have the origional nes with 2 controllers all the cords and like 7 or 8 games
i have mario bros 2 and 3
and duck hunt
all the stuff is in good working condition.
need to sell asap

The super nintendo has all its cords 2 controllers and the game super mario world its in great working condition

The nintendo 64 is just the system with all the cords (no controllers or games)
and works great

[NES_Rules]

Please just stop talking. Maybe if they all had boxes.
http://maine.craigslist.org/ele/1179682619.html
Sounds like a good deal to me. Less than $2 a game plus systems. Sure the games are all commons, but most are decent titles, and looks like a lot of the SNES and newer stuff is at least boxed.
But the presentation of the ad is what is atrocious, a list that makes some sense when you read it would make that much easier to sell.

[mobiusclimber]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Less than $2 a game plus systems. Sure the games are all commons, but most are decent titles, and looks like a lot of the SNES and newer stuff is at least boxed.
But the presentation of the ad is what is atrocious, a list that makes some sense when you read it would make that much easier to sell.

Yeah it's kinda hard to tell if that's a good deal or a poor one because it's nearly impossible to read. Probably a good deal if the Sega CD works, but that NES looks like someone used it as a fake tooth and then drank a lot of coffee. LAWL!


Maybe it depends on the region, but around here no one will pay more than $25 for FF7. Game stores fail to sell them. I listed my copy about 2 years ago and said I'd take offers. Highest I got offered was $20 from anyone. But then again, I really don't think the game is anything special. Better than many RPGs, sure, but hardly a game I drool over. It's also common. I have it on PC and never even touch it.

But seriously, most people don't care why old games have high values. Especially not why some NES game that's $5 on virtual console costs $50-$100 in the box. I don't understand it either. You're not going to convince these people of "worth". It's why I laugh at any retro used game store that goes under, for trying to sell "valuable" overpriced games to people who couldn't care why some game has a high value, especially when a store has 10 or more copies in stock(seriously, I've seen between 10-15 copies of FF7 at some stores, no wonder people laugh at the prices). Considering these stores give $5 trade credit for the game, they get what they're asking for.

It's really the stuck-up jerks who think every retro title is made of gold that I can't stand. Older systems have good games, but they also had their share of total crap. $100 for Bubble Bobble is an insult for a game with no save feature and pretty mediocre play. Let alone NES Metroid, which is basically awful compared to other titles in the series.


For $130 I doubt this works perfectly.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1179632234.html

The problem is if all games cost $1 it would be near impossible to get ahold of certain games. Even uncommons, or even just games that people hold in high esteem (like FF7) would be a lot tougher to track down. Part of the reason anyone's willing to sell Panzer Dragoon Saga or Snatcher or what have you is because of the "value" of the game. That's especially true of games that truly ARE rare. If the chances of ever seeing it again are small AND it would only net you $1 to sell it, you might keep as many copies as you luck into.

I don't disagree at all that some games are over-valued, and I think I've contributed to this thread enough to show that I'm more than willing to openly mock people who ask way too much for stuff that isn't worth it, but I'm not in favor of the pendulum swinging the other way either. Finding great deals is awesome, and it's one of the best parts about being a collector (that and playing some awesome games), but I'm glad not everyone cares so little about their games that they'd sell them for next to nothing.

One other thing I've found: if you ask people to give you an offer on something, they'll invariably give you the lowest offer they think you might be inclined to take. I usually write "price is firm unless you buy more than one thing from me" somewhere in my ad. This doesn't stop people from sending me offers (or even asinine offers), but I get a lot less of them and they're not always totally stupid.

[mobiusclimber]

Now here's a great ad: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ele/1179804734.html



playstations - $50 (arlington)
Reply to: ---
Date: 2009-05-19, 11:29PM PDT


playstation 1 for 50 and playstation 2 for 75 both are missing the cords but work great


They work great, but don't come with cords, so you can't test em. And who WOULDN'T pay $25 more for a PS2 without cords than what Gamestop charges for one with them? Let alone $50 for a PS1 (cords or no, someone lost they mind).

[gokugohandave]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Less than $2 a game plus systems. Sure the games are all commons, but most are decent titles, and looks like a lot of the SNES and newer stuff is at least boxed.
But the presentation of the ad is what is atrocious, a list that makes some sense when you read it would make that much easier to sell.

Around here everyones broke, that ad will stay up there for a month before he takes it down, just like the four ads of sega genesis systems with 3 or four games and a controller for 20-30 dollars, and the perfectly sealed 25 nes games that he opened just to play them all for 500 bucks.

[Diosoth]

This system was garbage. There was nothing on it worth playing. I got one for $5 at a yard sale once and thought i overpaid. $70? In his dreams.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1180597675.html


$50 for a model 2 Genesis and no games. Do not post your CL ads while drunk!
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1180261155.html

[chrissylas]

This system was garbage. There was nothing on it worth playing. I got one for $5 at a yard sale once and thought i overpaid. $70? In his dreams.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1180597675.html



I would offer him $50 that. The system is not garbage in my eyes. I still play the one I got when I was 7 and I still have fun with it :)

[Diosoth]

Why do people do this? If you're selling for $50 then don't put $1 in the title!
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1181363853.html

[JanLazer]

I thought this was a helluva deal(or a rarity to come across on the CL around here):
http://edmonton.en.craigslist.ca/tag/1181387336.html

He wants $50 for the lot.


One price, one box. No exceptions sorry. Not selling seperate. Cash or trade for an origional XBox console.

Turbo Graphics 16 - worked last time I could find the power cord
controller
Bonk games (2) (one of the best for this system)
other games but nothing special (2 I think)
console
power cord is missing... otherwise I would keep it...

PS/1 - works but a little flaky at times
console
controller
couple of games but nothing special
power and tv adapter

LYNX II system (old Atari Handheld) - works great
car adapter
2 games - casino and blox
system (first hand held color)

[Baloo]

A Turbographx, Lynx II, and a PS1 for an original Xbox? That actually sounds like a good deal to me.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/tag/1180530276.html

Lawl, what a joke.

[JanLazer]

A Turbographx, Lynx II, and a PS1 for an original Xbox? That actually sounds like a good deal to me.


Sounds like a helluva deal. Makes me wish I had an original Xbox or $50 kicking around. lol.

[Diosoth]

Proof that no one in this area cares what eBay or even "collector" values are. This guy can't seem to sell this thing at all even for a reasonable price.
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1181663778.html


NES games, no list, $10 each
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tag/1181828861.html

[coreys429]

I honestly am going to call this one:
Sega Genesis + Six Games, very cheap only $115! - $115 (LongView Washington)
Reply to:sale-pcw9m-1183921627@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-22, 11:33AM PDT


Sega Genesis, only $115, the only reason it's so cheap is that the Genesis doesn't have it's controller or cables. But it does come with six games, and ONE of them isn't even opened. Still packaged. Everything works.
(Here are the other games, I apologize for the bad quality of the camera.)
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=90Picture-006.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=6916Picture-007.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=386Picture-008.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=8150Picture-009.jpg


Call me at 360-578-0285.


You come pick it up, CASH upfront, no checks, no paypal. I can POSSIBLY lower the price to $90-$100, no promises.

[pseudonym]

I honestly am going to call this one:
Sega Genesis + Six Games, very cheap only $115! - $115 (LongView Washington)
Reply to:sale-pcw9m-1183921627@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-22, 11:33AM PDT


Sega Genesis, only $115, the only reason it's so cheap is that the Genesis doesn't have it's controller or cables. But it does come with six games, and ONE of them isn't even opened. Still packaged. Everything works.
(Here are the other games, I apologize for the bad quality of the camera.)
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=90Picture-006.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=6916Picture-007.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=386Picture-008.jpg
http://www.imagecross.com/06/image-hosting-view-14.php?id=8150Picture-009.jpg


Call me at 360-578-0285.


You come pick it up, CASH upfront, no checks, no paypal. I can POSSIBLY lower the price to $90-$100, no promises.

I just got a hold of him on the phone.
"Wow, what a deal! Only $115 for a bare console with no cords and a bunch of dirt common games. When can I pick it up!"

[gokugohandave]

Did he say anything?

[pseudonym]

Did he say anything?

We talked for a short while. He was anxious the sell it, but I told him that Genesis lot wasn't worth much more than $20. Then he hung up on me... Haha.