August 2009 Finds

[Deadman]

Craigslist find today:



Original Xbox lot including:
Xbox console, power cord and A/V cable
3 Xbox S-controllers
1 third party controller
1 controller extension cord
1 Madcatz lightgun
1 Silent Scope lightgun rifle
1 DVD playback remote and receiver
11 games:
Silent Scope Complete
House of the Dead III
mercenaries
Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance
Arctic Thunder
MotoGP 2
Crimson Skies
Enter the Matrix
Area 51 (missing manual)
Halo 2 (missing manual)
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (missing manual)

He listed this all for $85, but I was really only interested in acquiring the Silent Scope rifle, as I have a soft spot for cool accessories. I asked if he would break up the lot and I'd give him $25 for the rifle to which he answered no, but I could have everything for $50.

I haven't decided what to do with this lot yet, as I already have all of the games except for Area 51 and I don't really need another Xbox. I may just turn around and sell the lot off, or keep it as a spare in case my old one eventually dies.

[Kuros]

I have that same rifle. It looks like you are missing the front attachment. It's purely cosmetic, but it makes the rifle look more like a sniper rifle.

[Deadman]

I have that same rifle. It looks like you are missing the front attachment. It's purely cosmetic, but it makes the rifle look more like a sniper rifle.

Really?? Crap. I'll never find one of those and I was thinking it was complete. Argh...

Well, if anyone has a spare front-end piece of the SS rifle they'd sell/trade, please lmk.....

Edit: I emailed the seller and he seems to remember having the whole thing at one time. He's going to look for it and if he finds it he'll gimme a yell. I do hope he finds it...

[Kuros]

Really?? Crap. I'll never find one of those and I was thinking it was complete. Argh...

Well, if anyone has a spare front-end piece of the SS rifle they'd sell/trade, please lmk.....

Edit: I emailed the seller and he seems to remember having the whole thing at one time. He's going to look for it and if he finds it he'll gimme a yell. I do hope he finds it...

Here's a pic of the rifle

http://www.toysnjoys.com/access_xbox/lightrifle.jpg

[BetaWolf47]

Wow Deadman, I never knew Arctic Thunder was released for a console. How's the port?

[Tupin]

Kind of defeats one of the coolest parts of the game, unless it came with a fan.

[Deadman]

Wow Deadman, I never knew Arctic Thunder was released for a console. How's the port?

It's actually a pretty fun arcade-style game. I don't know much of the history of the "Thunder" franchise, but it's similar to one of my all time favorites, "Hydro Thunder". Fast paced timed/lap racing and considering I see this one pretty often at Gamestop for under $5, I recommend it!

[Lostdwarf]

these were a PENNY each at Best Buy. I have the dead space guide and the Wolverine guide already so those are up for trade. i will be getting more of each tomorrow

[sebastiankirchoff]

Went thrift shopping today and found:

New Wallet- 1.00
Better Off Dead VHS- 1.00

Went to Goodwill, which had a half off purple tag sale, and found these. The wallet is genuine leather and is going to replace my old one which is the exact same wallet.

[Deadman]

these were a PENNY each at Best Buy. I have the dead space guide and the Wolverine guide already so those are up for trade. i will be getting more of each tomorrow

I found almost all of these at Best Buy today, but didn't even try to ring them up, as my local best buys never have these penny deals. I guess I'll go back tomorrow and get them price checked or something. I have all of those games except terminator so the guides would be a nice addition to the collection.

[Steve W]

At my favorite thrift store, I came across an Atari 2600 6-port cart selector. I have already found two of these in the past couple of years, and now I have a third. $2.92, loose. Also bought a bowling pin for $3.93, since I never come across pins in thrift stores.

At the next thrift I looked at their CD racks which are always interesting, and find a proverbial buttload of new stuff. I then notice that there's a whole lot of Japanese imports, none shrinkwrapped but all looking new. I bought:
Far East Groove by Musashi
(The Rest Of) New Order
Gorillaz - G Sides
Queensryche - Operation:LIVEcrime
Night Ranger - The Masterpiece Collection

And the other two were US releases, Solvent - Apples and Synthesizers and Tribute To Van Halen/2000. All were either $1.99 or $2.99.

At the other thrift I ended up buying Tetris and Treasures of the Smithsonian for the CD-i, and a handheld by Radica: called Stealth Assault that you hold up to your eyes like the old Tomy 3D handhelds from the '80s. $2.99 each.

[Kuros]

At my favorite thrift store, I came across an Atari 2600 6-port cart selector. I have already found two of these in the past couple of years, and now I have a third. $2.92, loose. Also bought a bowling pin for $3.93, since I never come across pins in thrift stores.

At the next thrift I looked at their CD racks which are always interesting, and find a proverbial buttload of new stuff. I then notice that there's a whole lot of Japanese imports, none shrinkwrapped but all looking new. I bought:
Far East Groove by Musashi
(The Rest Of) New Order
Gorillaz - G Sides
Queensryche - Operation:LIVEcrime
Night Ranger - The Masterpiece Collection

And the other two were US releases, Solvent - Apples and Synthesizers and Tribute To Van Halen/2000. All were either $1.99 or $2.99.

At the other thrift I ended up buying Tetris and Treasures of the Smithsonian for the CD-i, and a handheld by Radica: called Stealth Assault that you hold up to your eyes like the old Tomy 3D handhelds from the '80s. $2.99 each.

I used to have a full set of bowling pins from when I coached at my local bowling alley.

I now only have the pin given to me by a friend that worked at the alley, I haven't seen him in years.

[Steve W]

I used to have a full set of bowling pins from when I coached at my local bowling alley.

I now only have the pin given to me by a friend that worked at the alley, I haven't seen him in years.

My brother was always talking about making a little bowling alley in his back yard, so I always kept my eye out for pins. Last week, I came across one from a Main Event bowling alley that was obviously for some kid's birthday. It was a real pin, but it had a giant Main Event logo on it and had over a dozen signatures from some kid's friends scribbled across it in different colored marker. I decided not to pick it up since I didn't know how to get the marker off, then I started to regret not getting it. It's a good little drive to get back to that thrift, so I'm glad I picked up another one. Although mine looks to have been heavily used, and the Main Event one was new, just with kid scribbling all over it.

[garagesaleking!!]

lol the guy would not take $25 just for the rifle, but sells the rest for only another $25, odd?

[Deadman]

lol the guy would not take $25 just for the rifle, but sells the rest for only another $25, odd?

EXACTLY!!

[Kuros]

My brother was always talking about making a little bowling alley in his back yard, so I always kept my eye out for pins. Last week, I came across one from a Main Event bowling alley that was obviously for some kid's birthday. It was a real pin, but it had a giant Main Event logo on it and had over a dozen signatures from some kid's friends scribbled across it in different colored marker. I decided not to pick it up since I didn't know how to get the marker off, then I started to regret not getting it. It's a good little drive to get back to that thrift, so I'm glad I picked up another one. Although mine looks to have been heavily used, and the Main Event one was new, just with kid scribbling all over it.

If you ever want to get anymore, try asking your local bowling alley if they have any old pins that they are going to throw away. Most are still in decent condition, just have been in circulation too long.

[jeffg]

English Version

[xnowandtheworldx]

Eh...Oklahoma has been dry lately :\

N64:
007 Goldeneye - L

NES:
Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt/WCTM - L
Bionic Commando - L
Galaga Demons of Death - L
Othello - L
Tecmo Super Bowl (I know...sports ) - L
The Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy - NIB

So overall...not bad I guess.

[SEGA_Queen]

I've picked up quite a few things the past couple of days.

Value Village:

Ridge Racer for PS1 (Complete, long box version) - $2.99

Nintendo Power Official Guide for Goldeneye - $0.99

Pokemon Adventures Volume 4: The Snorlax Stop - $0.99

Nintendo Power Issue# 142 - $0.99

Official U.S PlayStation Magazine Issue 72 - $0.99


My local game shop):

Super Smash Bros. Melee for GC (Complete) - $12.99

Shadow the Hedgehog for GC (Complete) - $9.99


Roger's Video:

Contact for DS (Missing manual) - $12.99

Lunar Knights for DS (Complete) - $12.99


A local antiques/collectibles shop:

Tomba! for PS1 (Missing manual) - $7.00

The Adventures of Lomax for PS1 (Missing manual) - $7.00 My first R6!!!

[Deadman]

I don't usually like to post new purchases in the "finds" but these are pretty good deals:



Last Remnant (360) $7.49
Eat Lead (PS3) $7.49
Wipeout Pulse (PSP) $7.49
N+ (PSP) $4.20

All were in a 75% off bin at one of my Best Buys. It's amazing how different prices are between BB stores. My other close-by BB has all these games still at regular price. Oh well, my good fortune...

There were tons of others that I passed on but might go back to get tomorrow, including:
Hellboy (PS3, 360, or PSP) $7.49 each
Mercenaries 2 (PS3 or 360) $4.99
EndWar (PSP) $7.49
American Idol Encore (PS3) with mic $4.99
Tenchu (Wii) $4.99
Alone in the Dark (360) $4.99
Ski-Doo (PS3) $4.99
Fuel (PS3) $12.49
and lots lots more. I almost got Endwar but I'm hearing it's not very good. Same with Alone in the Dark.