Earthbound....should I pick it up now, or will the price go down?

[jperryss]

That's what people said last year, and the price didn't drop at all. I got my copy for $100 in September, when the average price was $120 or so, and now it looks like it's averaging that the $150 mark. Unfortunately, it's just a gamble at this point in time, so you may pay more than you need to now (and less later), or more later if you don't pull the trigger now.

I bought my copy (cart only) from a member here in Fall 2009 for $75 I think, which was maybe slightly under eBay prices at the time. After that I never looked at prices on eBay until about a week ago, and was shocked to see it going for over $150.

[dra600n]

I bought my copy (cart only) from a member here in Fall 2009 for $75 I think, which was maybe slightly under eBay prices at the time. After that I never looked at prices on eBay until about a week ago, and was shocked to see it going for over $150.

Wow, if it was that much in 2009, I'm surprised it wasn't higher last year to be honest. I didn't mind spending the $$ this past fall for it because I needed it for my collection, and I'll eventually play through it (as much as I don't care for it).

I'm still in awe that it sold for $189. That's just insane.

[Rickstilwell1]

I'm just waiting to find it in the wild, it's not that rare and copies will eventually turn up if I keep looking.

Same thing here. I just got black label Xenogears and Tales of Destiny CIBs for PS1 for both $2.50 each at Salvation Army (Thanks Amanda for reminding me Goodwill and Value Village aren't the only thrift stores that exist around here!). There is still hope out there. If I find a cart only Earthbound of course I'll pick it up, but flashcart is good enough for me so I'll sell it to someone here who actually believes they need it.

[nothingisttrue]

If you have the money to spare, then go for it, otherwise emulation really is the next best option. Luckily I still have my original copy of Earthbound, but I've played it via emulation a few times as well due to convenience.

you could also backup your original offical copy and put it on a flash cart.
you can get a flash cart for 60 bucks.
http://www.tototek.com/store/index.p...products_id=39

[Rickstilwell1]

Yeah for me I'd say flash cart is always better than PC or Xbox emulation. Original controller, system reading the game the same way so nothing is actually emulated = no lag, no video issues etc. Still able to play on any TV including CRTs that have no PC cable input on them, able to use accessories.

Very few games seem to have glitches when using a flash cart and that is usually only due to extra chips or hardware that those games needed. So in that sense, Earthbound would play exactly the same from a flashcart and all you would be missing out on is looking at the game's label.

[RPG_Fanatic]

Damn $410.00 for Earthbound!!!! I might have to put mine up for sale if they go this high!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EARTH-BOUND-...#ht_654wt_1114

[tom]

6 bucks cib:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mother-2-E...item256b819327

[xelement5x]

Damn $410.00 for Earthbound!!!! I might have to put mine up for sale if they go this high!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EARTH-BOUND-...#ht_654wt_1114

I think it really depends on the condition, that one was listed as Like New, but here's a copy that was in "good" condition that only went for $220. Though, I'm guessing the $40 shipping turned some people off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250968110361

[old_skoolin_jim]

I totally lucked out at a flea market back in '07 and scored a loose cart for $5 (back when the going rate was only around $30-50). Your best best is to remain diligent- one may turn up locally for a surprisingly affordable price.
Plus, if it eventually does come to VC, the price will plummeeeeeeeetttttttt.
I've been toying with the notion of selling my cart, but just can't bring myself to do it.

[Zing]

This game is only going to get more expensive. I decided to test the waters and sell my CIB copy. It went for $700. This was after receiving about half a dozen serious offers ranging from $550-650. I got my fair share of lowballers trying for $400 or less.

I will probably regret it when the game breaks $1000 for CIB by the end of this year, but I have never sold anything worth that much, and I wanted to see how much people were willing to pay.

[Malon_Forever]

Wow, I did end up buying it not too long ago for about $75. Then I sold it not too long after for about the same. Should have waited... Kinda wish I still had it.

[WelcomeToTheNextLevel]

My loose Earthbound, in December 2011, was 100 bucks... in great condition. I'd say pick it up now... the days of the $100 Earthbound are almost over. I'd guess by 2013-2014 this thing will be worth $300 loose, maybe $1000 CIB.

[xelement5x]

My loose Earthbound, in December 2011, was 100 bucks... in great condition. I'd say pick it up now... the days of the $100 Earthbound are almost over. I'd guess by 2013-2014 this thing will be worth $300 loose, maybe $1000 CIB.

You do realize that's like a 200-300% increase in price in a couple years right? While I'm not saying it's impossible, I really don't think that it's that probable.

What I expect to see more of in the future if prices continue to rise is people subtly making repros and hocking them on eBay as legitimate versions to get in on the crazy price bandwagon.

[jonebone]

Even as a CIB Earthbound owner myself, I still think the cart will cool off to around $100 even by summer. Seems more like $125-$150 right now.

[xelement5x]

I may have to eat my words WelcomeToTheNextLevel, I just saw this copy of Earthbound today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220944837549

Currently at $860 USD! That's like a really shitty car, or a loose Magical Chase :3

[Gameguy]

I may have to eat my words WelcomeToTheNextLevel, I just saw this copy of Earthbound today:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220944837549

Currently at $860 USD! That's like a really shitty car, or a loose Magical Chase :3

I can beat that.

http://item.ebay.com/150743511640

[geezuzkhrist119]

I can beat that.

http://item.ebay.com/150743511640

Wtf??? How do these fucks get away with those prices? No one in they right mind would buy that at that price.

[geneshifter]

Wtf??? How do these fucks get away with those prices? No one in they right mind would buy that at that price.

You said it yourself. Look, I love the Mother series but some of the fans are insane. They can get real pushy, too. Not to be too political but they are like Ron Paul supporters

[Gameguy]

I don't blame the guy who listed that copy, it was listed at $0.99 and the bidders raised it to over $1200.00. I can only imagine the collector who bought it being extremely rich, extremely overweight, and paying servants to hose him with liquid chocolate as he plays his games.

[treismac]

I don't blame the guy who listed that copy, it was listed at $0.99 and the bidders raised it to over $1200.00. I can only imagine the collector who bought it being extremely rich, extremely overweight, and paying servants to hose him with liquid chocolate as he plays his games.

Might he look something like this?