April 2010 Finds

[Blitzwing256]

This past weekend's finds (click pics to see full size):








Nintendo Entertainment System w/1 controller (no AC, no RF) with:
NES Anticipation, Bases Loaded, Galaga: Demons of Death, Lunar Pool, Mission Impossible, Castelian, Treasure Master, Uncharted Waters, Mappy-Land, 4 game sleeves, $8 for all






I think my favorite thing this go-round was the Ys Legacy DVD set. I have never been a fan of anime; the odd dubbing and bizarre themes just never really captivated me, but I've found a few exceptions over the years: Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and possibly, now this. I am a huge fan of the early Ys series, so I was really excited to find this set. I watched a couple half-hour segments so far, and it's pretty entertaining, though I think I like it mostly because I enjoyed the games so much. In any event, I'm very pleased to have picked it up.

The Dreamcast bunch was my other favorite find. I actually own most of the games, but these are in slightly nicer condition than my current copies (which are already in good condition), so I get to upgrade.

Lastly, the giant box full of goodies is a great way to bulk up my NES and SNES collections. Im not sure how I feel about all the sports games (35 out of 92, if you don't count the five "novelty sports" games). I'm not a big sports fan, and they'll take up a lot of space, but at the same time, they're pretty much worthless. Oh well, at least I won't have to go chasing them later on if I decide to go for a complete collection.

The sticker on the top of that nes is particularly rare btw, capcom sent them if you joined the fanclub between when megaman 2 and 3 were released, they sent you about 5-10 of em if you ordered one of the megaman posters as a bonus.

[allyourblood]

The sticker on the top of that nes is particularly rare btw, capcom sent them if you joined the fanclub between when megaman 2 and 3 were released, they sent you about 5-10 of em if you ordered one of the megaman posters as a bonus.

Funny you should mention those...



I've had these for years, and I have no idea where I got them. When I bought the NES bunch I knew I recognized the sticker from somewhere. After digging in my studio for about 45 minutes, I remembered I had these (and a few other stickers and manuals) in the pages of a strategy guide. Every few years I'd be going through my collection and I'd trip across them again; I'd check them out for a few minutes and then tuck them away 'til next time. How cool that they originally came from Capcom themselves. Thanks so much for the info!






Oh, and JanLazer: Yard sales!!

[Kevin H]

Kinda sort of game related since you can play some games on it, but a 32gb 3rd gen Ipod Touch with some minor scratches but no cracks for 100. Guy said one person came over and looked at it, but didn't want it for the small scratches on the back. Their loss is my gain. :-)

[understatement]

Uncharted CIB - $5
2x 360 60Gb HDD - $10
4x Wii controllers - $16
X Box and PS2 CIB games - $8
Dark Wizard CIB - $10
The Space Adventure CIB - $80



X Box and PS2 CIB games - $11 (buy one get one free)
NES Man games - $free
Logitech Harmony remote - $2 (the one on the left is my old one)

and a Sharp NES TV from a few weeks ago for $100

[jcalder8]

Those finds were ok I guess understatement(get it? hahaha)

[Shadow Kisuragi]

...I knew I should've picked up Space Adventure when it was $30 CIB. I've been trying to get a copy, but I'm not paying $90 for one.

[98PaceCar]

...I knew I should've picked up Space Adventure when it was $30 CIB. I've been trying to get a copy, but I'm not paying $90 for one.

Why is it going for so much? It seems like it's been on a steady climb for some time now.

[understatement]

Those finds were ok I guess understatement(get it? hahaha)

That's what I strive for, next level mediocre!

...I knew I should've picked up Space Adventure when it was $30 CIB. I've been trying to get a copy, but I'm not paying $90 for one.

I know what you mean it was going to be $88 but my man at ebay hooked me up.

[Ryaan1234]

Well I did the lot sale again and bought a whole big pile 'o "Why the HELL did I buy that!?"

I dunno, but I thought I might like Spyro Gyra, Yellowjackets, and Rippingtons (with Russ Freeman). It's all 80s and early 90s music with interesting covers. In fact, I got 5 Spyro Gyra albums, 2 Yellowjackets albums, and 5 Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons albums. They were $0.50 a pop, btw.

Why didn't I look up those bands? It's all smooth easy listening jazz. Blech. It's painful to listen to this stuff, even though it's "smooth" jazz.

(Most of the CDs are OOP, and I think I'll be able to sell them on eBay if I want.)

Also got 2 interesting CDs (and call them "Kitsune Sniper buys" ): Donna Reed's Dinner Party, which is terribly retro, and Music For the Golden Years. I'm hoping the latter album has some Lawrence Welky 70s stringy sounds on it. Think incidental music from the Golden Girls. I've got an odd remix idea.

Anyways, found another broken fat PS2 for $5. This one is missing the drive faceplate and the drive itself doesn't read anything.

/me throws broken PS2 into the big pile o' broken PS2s in his garage.

(I think I'm at 12 broken PS2s)

[Kitsune Sniper]

Well I did the lot sale again and bought a whole big pile 'o "Why the HELL did I buy that!?"

I dunno, but I thought I might like Spyro Gyra, Yellowjackets, and Rippingtons (with Russ Freeman). It's all 80s and early 90s music with interesting covers. In fact, I got 5 Spyro Gyra albums, 2 Yellowjackets albums, and 5 Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons albums. They were $0.50 a pop, btw.

Why didn't I look up those bands? It's all smooth easy listening jazz. Blech. It's painful to listen to this stuff, even though it's "smooth" jazz.

(Most of the CDs are OOP, and I think I'll be able to sell them on eBay if I want.)

Also got 2 interesting CDs (and call them "Kitsune Sniper buys" ): Donna Reed's Dinner Party, which is terribly retro, and Music For the Golden Years. I'm hoping the latter album has some Lawrence Welky 70s stringy sounds on it. Think incidental music from the Golden Girls. I've got an odd remix idea.

Anyways, found another broken fat PS2 for $5. This one is missing the drive faceplate and the drive itself doesn't read anything.

/me throws broken PS2 into the big pile o' broken PS2s in his garage.

(I think I'm at 12 broken PS2s)

Actually, those Rippingtons albums? I like that band. So those are Kitsune Sniper buys too. If you want to trade 'em away lemme know.

Today I found:

Adobe Illustrator 10 Upgrade (Mac, unregistered) - $2
Microsoft Works Suite 2003 DVD version (sealed jewel case w/COA) - .75 (I owe the seller a quarter )
007: Tomorrow Never Dies and 007: The World Is Not Enough (PS1), both complete, both minty 'cept for the cases: $5. They were at the same spot where I bought Silent Hill last week. I left behind Reel Fishing, Test Drive 5, Driver (no front cover), Driver 2 (I already own this).

[Swamperon]

Finally got my hands on a Neo-Geo Pocket Colour! Has been on my want list for a while but never a found deal good enough. Today I was finally tipped over the edge and got the following lot for £35:

NGPC (Blue) CIB, in near mint condition. Box is a bit scuffed on corners.
Carry Bag (Not official, just some shoulder bag)

CIB Games:
Puzzle Bobble Mini
The Match of the Millennium
King of Fighters R-2

Cart only but with plastic case:
Metal Slug 1st Mission
Metal Slug 2nd Mission
Sonic Pocket Adventure
Card Fighters Clash
Samurai Shodown 2
Dark Arms - Beast buster 1999
Fatal Fury First Contact

[UnpluggedClone]

No Way DIGI!

[Ryaan1234]

Actually, those Rippingtons albums? I like that band. So those are Kitsune Sniper buys too. If you want to trade 'em away lemme know.

Sorry about sort of criticizing their music then. They sound like elevator music! I'll give some of the other CDs a listen and see if there's *anything* I like. When I'm ready I'll shoot you a PM and we can do something.

The albums are: Brave New World, Sahara, Moonlighting, Black Diamond, and Curves Ahead, btw.

Music For the Golden Years. I'm hoping the latter album has some Lawrence Welky 70s stringy sounds on it. Think incidental music from the Golden Girls. I've got an odd remix idea.

Dear God this CD is bad. It's terribly dated. Though the title doesn't disappoint. It does sound like something that'd play in a nursing home.

I've got plans for it (evil laughter).

[Kitsune Sniper]

Sorry about sort of criticizing their music then. They sound like elevator music! I'll give some of the other CDs a listen and see if there's *anything* I like. When I'm ready I'll shoot you a PM and we can do something.

The albums are: Brave New World, Sahara, Moonlighting, Black Diamond, and Curves Ahead, btw.

Nah, you're right, that is elevator music. More or less. I like to listen to it while I'm writing stuff. Anyway, I've already got Curves Ahead, but the others might still interest me. ;p

[Therealqtip]

I've been wanting one of these for EVER got it at the goodwill for $10

HOLY SHIT, I think I came. Especially at that price. I mean jesus christ I've wanted one of those things since day 1.

[Smashed Brother]

Waiting for me in the mail today:

Super Back to the Future 2 (SFC) - game+manual; $12

[UnpluggedClone]

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[Kitsune Sniper]

Something i don't have a lot of i really want is nes black box games.

I'll trade my CIB black box Golf for your Cobra.

[UnpluggedClone]

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