HUGE Craigslist Opportunity for everyone!

[Kaboomer]

Hey all,

I don't want to repeat a bunch of stuff so giving you a link I started over on NintendoAge. Read it. If any of you are looking for anything in particular from old computers, console games to classic systems, etc. Post a want list here in this thread. I will be printing off all these threads when I go and inventory this stuff next week so first come first served as far as trying to make a deal for this stuff with the actual seller.

For more info just read the link below:

http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=3&threadid=36340

[nectarsis]

Hmmmmmm anything Turbografx/PC Engine would be choice :)

[Kaboomer]

Hmmmmmm anything Turbografx/PC Engine would be choice :)

I will bet he will have tons of this. I will keep you in the loop :)

[Kevincal]

Make sure to take lots of photos and maybe a video or 2 for us. :D

[Kaboomer]

Make sure to take lots of photos and maybe a video or 2 for us. :D

Oh, you know I will be documenting this well :)

[wingzrow]

If you find any sega saturn games let me know.

[Gavica]

I'm interested in segacd/saturn stuff let me know

[PutUrQuarterUp]

Any store display items, kiosks, signs etc.

Also, I have recently become more interested in older computer items, Atari 8-bit, ST, XE, IBM, Tandy, Apple II, C64, Astrocade and so on. Any leads on hardware and complete/sealed games would be appreciated.

[betamax001]

This sounds awesome! I wonder what kind of stuff he has? I would love to see nice pics and videos of all the stuff.

[Bojay1997]

Hey all,

I don't want to repeat a bunch of stuff so giving you a link I started over on NintendoAge. Read it. If any of you are looking for anything in particular from old computers, console games to classic systems, etc. Post a want list here in this thread. I will be printing off all these threads when I go and inventory this stuff next week so first come first served as far as trying to make a deal for this stuff with the actual seller.

For more info just read the link below:

http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=3&threadid=36340

Not to be critical, but don't you think you should actually check out what this guy has and confirm he is for real before you post all over the message boards here and elsewhere that you are taking requests? I know your intentions are good, but if for some reason it doesn't work out or this guy is completely unreasonable or he goes ahead and sells it to someone before you meet with him, it's going to disappoint a lot of people who are eagerly putting together their want lists. I mean it's a good story and it's certainly possible that this guy is legit, but given that he knows how to use Craigslist, it's a little suspicious that he never thought to search Ebay and magically has all the rarest stuff without ever going beyond buying from friends and store liquidations.

[Gaara_Of_the_Sand]

i want a sega master system II.

[skaar]

Not to be critical, but don't you think you should actually check out what this guy has and confirm he is for real before you post all over the message boards here and elsewhere that you are taking requests? I know your intentions are good, but if for some reason it doesn't work out or this guy is completely unreasonable or he goes ahead and sells it to someone before you meet with him, it's going to disappoint a lot of people who are eagerly putting together their want lists. I mean it's a good story and it's certainly possible that this guy is legit, but given that he knows how to use Craigslist, it's a little suspicious that he never thought to search Ebay and magically has all the rarest stuff without ever going beyond buying from friends and store liquidations.

This.

[portnoyd]

Complete copy of Kid Klown for the NES. :P

Megaman X2/X3/7/Soccer for the SNES. :P :P :P

[PutUrQuarterUp]

I agree, but you just have to go into it with low expectations. Placing a request for a sealed copy of Stadium Events or a NWC cart and waiting desperately by your computer screen is a bit on the dramatic side, but I could see someone doing it. If it works out, great. If it's a wash, move on.

[megasdkirby]

Complete copy of Kid Klown for the NES. :P


I really enjoyed that game! My brother still has his CIB copy, gotten from Pueblo Video/Supermarket in 1995 or so. Great times. :)

Kaboomer, if by any chance he has CIB copies (in good condition) of the following games, let me know ASAP!

-Felix the Cat (GB)
-Felix the Cat (NES)
-Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (GB)
-Adventures of Rocky and Fuckwinkle (GB)
-TMNT 3: Radical Rescue (GB)

[Double Ugly]

I would love to get my hands on Daytona USA: C.C.E. Netlink Edition if you could please keep an eye out for one for me. And if he has Saturn Imports I would also be interested in Psychic Assassin Taromaru, Radiant Silvergun, and Hyper Duel. Thanks a lot for the heads up and taking requests and whatnot.

Oh and The Space Adventure - Cobra: The Legendary Bandit for Sega CD.

[Tupin]

Any old computer items.

[pseudonym]

I'm interested in any Sega CD, TurboGrafx, and Saturn games. I'm not looking for anything rare, just trying to fill some holes in my collection.

You should take a look at what he has first but posting all over the place I think. I'll stay cautiously optimistic.

[joshnickerson]

Not too optimistic about this, but if he's got any Gamecube Kiosk discs, I'd be interested. That, and any Kirby or Wario Gameboy CIB.

[Akito01]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained:

Lufia & The Fortress of Doom (SNES)

Pocky & Rocky, Pocky & Rocky 2 (SNES)

Entex handheld Defender

Entex handheld Space Invaders

Atari 2600 Paddle controllers

Atari 2600 trak ball controller

Mega Man 5 (Gameboy)

(without going nuts, this is all stuff I can and will actually buy for a reasonable price)

[Cornelius]

If a decent deal on these NES games seems likely, shoot me a message. I'm finally willing to bite the bullet and pay a more than I normally do.

Bubble Bobble 2
Little Samson
Snow Brothers

Thanks.

[hellfire]

I want protos

[Tupin]

I want protos
Same. Prototypes of any kind would be awesome.

[Kyle15]

I'm looking for these:

-Earthbound (WITH the box and guide)
-Magical Chase (TG16)
-Dragon Force (Saturn)
-Albert Odyssey (Saturn)
-Shining Force 3 (Saturn
-Snatcher (Saturn)
-Keio Flying Squadron (Sega CD)
-Popful Mail (Sega CD)
-Parasite Eve 2 (PS1)
-Alundra (PS1)
-Tales of Destiny (PS1)
-Xenogears (PS1)
-Turbo CD
-Neo Geo

Big ticket items, but you never know. :P

[horseboy]

Tank Command and other 7800 rares.

Atlantis, Demon Attack and Powerlords for O2.

[staxx]

Interested in the following:

NES
Megaman 5
Bubble Bobble 2
Snow Bros
Duck Tales 2
Flintstones 2
1990 Nintendo World Championships
Bubble Bath Babes

SNES
Ninja Gaiden
Earthbound Complete

Atari 2600
Custers Revenge
Chase the Chuck Bandwagon

Vectrex
Any Vectrex Stuff

Coleco Table Top Games

Sega Saturn
Radiant Silvergun
Stream Hearts
Panzer Dragoon Saga

PS1
Grandstream Saga
Tales of Destiny
Tales of Destiny 2

Sega Genesis
Grind Stormer
Zero Wing

C64
Any

Amiga
A600 System
Amiga CD32

Atari Lynx
Any

Turbo Duo System
Turbo Express
PC Engine GT
PC Engine Duo System

Gameboy Original system Complete
Gameboy Color System Complete
Gameboy Pocket System Complete

Colecovision
Super Action Controller
Any Games

Intellivision
Any Games

Atari Computers (Any)

Sega CD
Keio Flying Squadron
The Space Adventure

Gameboy Advance
Ninja Five O Complete
Gradius Galaxies Complete
Double Dragon Complete

[Kaboomer]

Not to be critical, but don't you think you should actually check out what this guy has and confirm he is for real before you post all over the message boards here and elsewhere that you are taking requests? I know your intentions are good, but if for some reason it doesn't work out or this guy is completely unreasonable or he goes ahead and sells it to someone before you meet with him, it's going to disappoint a lot of people who are eagerly putting together their want lists. I mean it's a good story and it's certainly possible that this guy is legit, but given that he knows how to use Craigslist, it's a little suspicious that he never thought to search Ebay and magically has all the rarest stuff without ever going beyond buying from friends and store liquidations.

I know what you mean. I know he is legit from talking with him and also seeing the extent he went to list out tons of things in pretty great detail in his CL listing(s). He explained that there is just so much stuff and he had no clue any of it was worth a thing. He is not tuned into Ebay and has just used CL for other things. And most of this he got back in the 80's and has had it stored all this time. I know it's hard to believe.

The crazy part is that he is out of town until middle of next week and this weekend I am driving to Phoenix for MonroeAPalooza and then my work is making me call on some customers in Phoenix until Tues/Wed morning - so driving back Wed and hopefully hooking up with this guy Wed evening. And then Thursday I have to leave for Vegas and CGE. So the window next week to hook up with him is really only Wednesday night so it couldn't have come at a worse time. But at the same time I explained this and he is in no big rush at this point. He wants to take good inventory of it and then let me help him spread the love :) So I hope that is how it works out. But until you see the stuff with your own eyes there is always a chance something spoils the deal.

All I can say is I am doing my best here :)

[staxx]

Many big thanks Kaboomer, even the thought and effort for doing this is much appreciated. You have a busy schedule but yet find time to try and help us retro game collectors out. Now that gains much respect from me.

[Kaboomer]

Many big thanks Kaboomer, even the thought and effort for doing this is much appreciated. You have a busy schedule but yet find time to try and help us retro game collectors out. Now that gains much respect from me.

I just hope it all works out the way we all hope :) If it works out too, I may be able to bring some of this stuff to CGE for any of you, but I imagine that wed/thurs is going to be hectic for me so not making any promises on that, but we could try.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Gabriel Knight Mysteries / Gabriel Knight III boxes. And a CIB Phantasmagoria Stagefright. :p

[Kaboomer]

Gabriel Knight Mysteries / Gabriel Knight III boxes. And a CIB Phantasmagoria Stagefright. :p

Ok. Dumb question. What systems are those for? PC? :)

[TheClash603]

It doesn't hurt to ask...

TG16
Godzilla
Magical Chase CIB
CD System and dock with system cards 2.0 and 3.0
Turbo Booster Plus

SEGA CD
Popful Mail

SEGA SATURN
Albert Odyssey
Shining Force 3
Shining the Holy Ark
Shining Wisdom
House of the Dead
Mega Man X4
Mega Man 8
Winning Post
Herc's Adventure

NES
NWC Cart

GAMEBOY
Castlevania Legends

LASERACTIVE
3D Goggles and 3D Adapter
Any cheap PACs, controllers, or games

RDI HALCYON
System and games

ATARI JAGUAR
CD UNIT and Games
Alien VS Predator
Atari Karts

CDX System

SNES
Earthbound
Mega Man 7
Final Fight 2
Final Fight 3

I wonder what kind of prices this guy wants for everything... lastly, if you were able to get everything for free, it is damn cool if you are helping both this guy and the gaming community out!

PS - My list is obnoxious! :)

[garagesaleking!!]

I am getting a kick out of the people making a grocery list of rare and valuable games they are "looking" for. Chill out people, lets see if its legit first.

If you did everything ebay you would end up making a monumentally larger amount of money for both of you, just sayin, dont be a hater on ebay.

[staxx]

I am getting a kick out of the people making a grocery list of rare and valuable games they are "looking" for. Chill out people, lets see if its legit first.

If you did everything ebay you would end up making a monumentally larger amount of money for both of you, just sayin, dont be a hater on ebay.

Some people want to make money and some want to help out the community. I am glad you are getting a kick out of the games list, didn't take long to type one up. Plus there is no loss of anything in putting a list on here, kind of a just in case if I get lucky. If it is legit, GREAT, if not oh well. Meh "Chill out people", I think all of us are chilling. We ain't rubbing our hands and saying "wooohooo jackpot" I gotta go to Vegas for that.

[sisko]

I would love to get my dreamcast collection done in one fell swoop (or at least a good portion finished), and all i need are a few commons:

Dreamcast -
Bleemcast: Metal Gear Solid
Bleemcast: Tekken 3
ESPN International Track and Field
Hydro Thunder (But only if it is the Sega All Stars version)
Jeremy McGrath Super Cross 2000
MagForce Racing
Mortal Kombat Gold
NFL Blitz 2000 (But only if it has the Hot! New! starburst on the front)
Q*Bert
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing (But only if it is the Sega All Stars version)
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 2
Spawn: In the Demon's Hand
Stupid Invaders
Urban Chaos
...and would be curious for any demo discs

also:
Popful Mail (Sega CD) - actually, I just want the manual but would buy the whole thing

and am interested in Gamecube demos and a lot of commons if he has anything that recent.

[Kaboomer]

I am getting a kick out of the people making a grocery list of rare and valuable games they are "looking" for. Chill out people, lets see if its legit first.

If you did everything ebay you would end up making a monumentally larger amount of money for both of you, just sayin, dont be a hater on ebay.

Oh, this is all legit. Believe me. And none of it will be put on Ebay if I am involved :) First off trying to put deals together for everyone in the forums and what ever is left, if anything will be put up on GG.

[baraka]

Ok, I've got a few requests:

Gameboy: Battletoads

Gameboy: Metroid II: Return of Samus

SNES: The Peace Keepers (complete)

[Vlcice]

Let me know if he has any Laseractive stuff. I'm looking to expand my collection of games for both PACs.

[garagesaleking!!]

Ok, do you think you will be posting a list of the inventory on the forums once it is complete?

[Ed Oscuro]

I know this is nitpicking but the thread title's wording conjures images of a man in a flannel suit bouncing on mattresses. Isn't this really a Trading section type of thread anyway, considering this is something you're connected with?

Anyway, I hope everybody finds something they like, and good show helping the guy out.

[YoshiM]

Hmm, I'll take a stab at this. Who knows? Might get lucky.

Looking for a TI 99/4A with power supply and, hope of hopes, joysticks and the cassette tape interface cable. If the following is available, even better:
-Speech Synthesizer
-Parsec
-Munch Man
-The Attack!
-Star Trek
-Adventure International
-Microsurgeon

[Doonzmore]

Here goes nothing...

Nes:

Jetsons
Spiderman
Felix the Cate
Pirates
Rockin Kats
Widget
Uncharted waters
Best of the best
Kid klown
Cliffhanger
Swamp Thing
Beetlejuice
Crash Dummies
Alfred Chicken
Jimmy Connors Tennis

[Kitsune Sniper]

Ok. Dumb question. What systems are those for? PC? :)

Yep.

There's actually a bunch of games that I had to throw out the boxes for because my mother wouldn't let me keep them around. :\

P.S.
Homeworld Game Of The Year and Tachyon The Fringe too plz

[Blur2040]

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[Zapf]

I'd be interested in unlicensed NES games of all sorts if its in good condition (not really interested in boxed unless its an exceptional price or something, and the Aladdin stuff only if I can get it all at once), as well as super noah's ark 3d if he happens to have one of those layin around.

edit: Virtual Boy stuff as well. Blockbuster case, games, etc.

[skaar]

This whole thread is like market research for what's in demand. Very interesting requests will give bargain hunters ideas on what to look for ;)

I know I'm watching :D

Will be neat to see what comes of this.

[erehwon]

I'm definitely interested in some Turbografx/PC Engine stuff. I would love to find a deal on a CD system like a duo.

[fahlim003]

What the hell, if the guy has a Dreamcast kiosk, or specifically the Dreamcast kiosk system, I'm in. I've needed one of those for a while.

[betamax001]

I would laugh if he pretty much only had common stuff like 82 copies of Super Mario/Duck Hunt or something.

[portnoyd]

Updates!

[skaar]

Updates!

Maybe it was a Craigslist killer after all....

[ZombieK]

This whole thread is like market research for what's in demand. Very interesting requests will give bargain hunters ideas on what to look for ;)

I know I'm watching :D

Will be neat to see what comes of this.
Yeah you just gave me the idea of creating a txt doc from this with all the items wanted and keep it on me when I go out looking. Lol

Guess I might as well buy stuff for a few bucks im not interested in for a huge return

[Voliko]

Snes and PS1 RPGs.

[Kaboomer]

Updates!

No big updates yet, I am hoping to hook up with the guy next Wednesday. The timing on this was horribly bad as I am in Phoenix this weekend for MonroeAPalooza and then have to stay here until Tuesday to visit customers for my "real job" and then hitting home 5:00 AM Wed morning and heading back to SoCal where I have only Wed afternoon/evening to meet up with the CL guy and then heading to CGE on Thursday. As you know the longer stuff like this drags out the chances for scoring go down. But trying to stay positive and hope the guy lives up to his word for giving me first dibs on everything.

So, just chill out and hope that I meet him on Wednesday, video tape and inventory his stuff and then depending on what he has we will either all be excited or disappointed. Hang loose :)

[Kaboomer]

Update:

I just talked with him again, and it looks like timing is bad enough for both of us that we won't meet until the week after CGE - Week of 8/2. And he said he is not going to do anything with his stuff until we hook up so I am feeling pretty good that we will all at least get the first glimpse of what he has. I will have my video camera with me for this so it will be well documented.

And he called me back, as I had left him a couple more messages the past day or so. So, so far so good.

[swlovinist]

A long shot, but I am interested in anything bally astrocade related, APF, emmerson arcadia 2001.

[Malon_Forever]

I'd be interested to see anything that's N64.

[Kaboomer]

A long shot, but I am interested in anything bally astrocade related, APF, emmerson arcadia 2001.

From what he has told me he has nearly every system from the original Odyssey on up. And games too. If this guy is true to his word this is going to be one incredible discovery!

[megasdkirby]

From what he has told me he has nearly every system from the original Odyssey on up. And games too. If this guy is true to his word this is going to be one incredible discovery!

I have a feeling that he is pulling your leg, Mike.

I don't know, this doesn't feel right. How can a person that claims to have many consoles and games NOT know how much they are worth?

Something is not right here. Be very careful, Mike.

[ryborg]

I have a feeling that he is pulling your leg, Mike.

That, or the whole thing is a set-up.


How can a person that claims to have many consoles and games NOT know how much they are worth?

My thoughts exactly.

[Kaboomer]

He has had this stuff packed away for 25 years and according to him he has an overwhelming amount of stuff and really didn't know that anyone was interested in this stuff these days. I mean, if you haven't been a gamer or collector the past 20 years, I think it's possible he was just out of touch regarding this stuff.

His ads are still running on the LA Craigslist so I don't mind sharing. Check it.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/sys/1851661052.html

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/sys/1853204117.html

These are what prompted my initial contact with the guy. Then I dove in deeper and asked about other things, and he said because he has so much stuff he had to list separately or it would get crazy.

That is when he told me he has crap loads of other stuff he hadn't even got around to putting on CL yet. Tons of Pong systems, tons of cart systems from 70's through N64/Dreamcast. Boxes of games for every system. Tons of Electronic handheld games and Adventurevision.

And he gave me his phone # which someone bullshitting wouldn't do I don't think. Either way, I can't let this go until I know for sure :)

I have already claimed dibs on the C64 games and Vectrex stuff just an FYI. Anything else is fair game :)

[Gaara_Of_the_Sand]

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[pseudonym]

All the best Kaboomer, but I still have my doubts. A few specific titles I'm looking for are Popful Mail, Robo Aleste, and Rad Rex on the SCD, Panzer Dragoon Zwei on the Saturn, and Saturn/PCE imports. Good luck!

[Press_Start]

Oh what the hell. Put me up for these:

Magical Chase CIB TG16
Bonk 3 SCD CIB TG16
Persona 1
Sega Keio SegaCD
Rockin' Katz NES
Wacky Races NES
Gun Nac NES
Guardian Heroes Saturn

[imanerd0011]

I hate to rain on your parade, as I can tell you are really excited, but this seems VERY VERY suspicious! I wouldn't go there alone, and don't bring any money with you inside either.

Why would he be selling so damn much stuff for only $50? He may be uninformed that people collect retro video games, but a simple ebay search would let him know that a working 2600 is worth that much alone.

[Kaboomer]

I hate to rain on your parade, as I can tell you are really excited, but this seems VERY VERY suspicious! I wouldn't go there alone, and don't bring any money with you inside either.

Why would he be selling so damn much stuff for only $50? He may be uninformed that people collect retro video games, but a simple ebay search would let him know that a working 2600 is worth that much alone.

Lots of people on CL just throw a number out there but I think he meant he would sell large lots of stuff for $50 or whatever. I don't believe he meant the whole lot was $50.

Either way, I am enlisting the help of a couple other fellow gamers to go with me. So I will not be going alone :) And it will the week of 8/3 when we finally get over there. And I bet it's still legit :)

[imanerd0011]

Lots of people on CL just throw a number out there but I think he meant he would sell large lots of stuff for $50 or whatever. I don't believe he meant the whole lot was $50.

Either way, I am enlisting the help of a couple other fellow gamers to go with me. So I will not be going alone :) And it will the week of 8/3 when we finally get over there. And I bet it's still legit :)

Oh ok, I understand.

That's a very good idea to bring a few friends along.

I really hope this is the find of the century, and I can't wait to see the outcome!

[Iron Draggon]

Does he have any sealed games? I might want some for all these systems:

Game Gear
GameBoy
GameBoy Color
GameBoy Advance
Virtual Boy
Genesis
Sega CD
32X
SNES
Saturn
Playstation
3DO
Jaguar
Jaguar CD
Dreamcast
PC

I'm also in the market for a Sega CDX if I can get a good enough deal on one, and I still need a good deal on a Gamecube too, if he has one in black to sell.

[fahlim003]

What the hell, if the guy has a Dreamcast kiosk, or specifically the Dreamcast kiosk system, I'm in. I've needed one of those for a while.

Eh, I remembered a couple other things I could use too.

Sunsetriders on SNES (cart only) and The Raiden Project for PS1 (complete). Best of success, dude.

[PapaStu]

As spiffy as you are for doing this, it doesn't belong in classic gaming, as its going to be a 'find' and then a 'sell' thread.

To What's it Worth! I say!

[alexxx]

I need a magical chase, and nuetopia 2, and stuff...

[Kaboomer]

Well, to bring everyone up to date there have been a few others that also have been in touch with this guy and now all have lost contact as a phone # he had used last week is no longer a good #. And to top it off his other Craigslist posts are now all removed as well so no one can get in touch with this guy. So I suppose it was to good to be true.

Did anyone else here happen to be in touch with him?

[megasdkirby]

No surprise, Kaboomer.

For a person to state that he collected an assload of crap and declare that he has no idea of the value was bullshit in my eyes.

He had an alterior motive. I'm just glad nothing sinister occured. Something tells me that this would not end well.

So many inconsistencies and worries, and this proved it.

I'm just glad nothing bad happened.

[ZombieK]

Well, to bring everyone up to date there have been a few others that also have been in touch with this guy and now all have lost contact as a phone # he had used last week is no longer a good #. And to top it off his other Craigslist posts are now all removed as well so no one can get in touch with this guy. So I suppose it was to good to be true.

Did anyone else here happen to be in touch with him?
I would think that it would be a google voice number. and Besides it being most likely bullshit it could be that he sold all the stuff and lied too you about holding it.

But then again most likely bullshit

[MarioMania]

That's way I haven't posted anything to buy

It's a little odd now, you found out people were in touch with him about it

Maybe the few people are ebay hawks (re-sellers) To buy his stuff cheap & Hoard everything on ebay