Where Do You Buy Your Classic Games?
I'm surprised that I didn't find this in a search. Anyhow, I was wondering what everyone's sources for buying classic games and systems. I've always used eBay since the only game store I know of around here is Game Stop which is useless of classic games.
So, let me know if there are any other sites out there besides eBay that you use to buy classic games an systems. Also, post up any stores you go to as well.
Sites- Ebay, Gamedoctorhk, Digital Press sellers
Stores- All thrift stores in my area
Other- Swap meets
Trading on the forum, or, when in desperate need, ePay.
My Feedback thread: http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144938
Buying and trading with other DP members, local thrift stores and flea markets.
Mostly at local, independent video game stores. Occasionally at swapmeets.
Pretty much Amazon and eBay or Play N Trade or some indie stores in Chicago. Thrift stores always have junk around me.
NES, Atari 7800, Genesis, SNES, Saturn, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Atari Flashback 2, Limited Edition Red Wii, PS3 Slim, GBC, GBA, GBASP, DS Lite, and PSP 3000.
I get most games on ebay and locally at a store called Monster Gaming. I usually find common accessories and systems at Goodwill and Value Village and go on craigslist to sell them locally.
I am able to sell a lot more video games on craigslist than I do on this forum or others. But if I search craigslist for a game I want I never seem to find it. I must be one of the rare few who sells older games on craigslist in my area instead of just current and last gen stuff so that's probably why my sales on there are so good.
[quote name='Shidou Mariya' date='Nov 17 2010, 10:05 PM' post='4889940']
I'm a collector, but only to a certain extent.
Not as extreme as Rickstilwell though.[/quote]
There are quite a few stores in the St. Louis area that sell classic games and I'll hit them up occasionally but I get mine almost exclusivly from thrift stores and craigslist. I rarely buy games on eBay.
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Hmm, thrift stores. I never thought to look there. I take it you don't find many complete games there? It seems I have a Play N Trade locally. I'm going to have to check them out as well. Craigslist was one I never though to try as well.
Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.
Most aren't but you'd be surprized. Most used game stores I've been to are mainly cart only as well though.Originally Posted by Polygon
And seeing that you're in Utah...when my parents lived there a few years ago, my dad found a mint CIB NES at Deseret Industries...for 3 bucks!!!
"Game programmers are generally lazy individuals. That's right. It's true. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Since the dawn of computer games, game programmers have looked for shortcuts to coolness." Kurt Arnlund - Game programmer for Activision, Accolade...
Depending on what you collect, you may find something CIB. NES/SNES/64 are rarely traded in with the box/instructions. You may, however, find complete Genesis, Dreamcast, Sega CD stuff. One problem is the condition of ANY game--especially if your local thrift store writes on everything with Sharpie.
Remember to not only check the display/showcase area, but also the toy section, electronic section, cd/dvds, etc.. Check everything. I just recently found 2 Gameboy carrying cases sitting underneath a stack of women's hats.
Not a problem at all. Sharpie comes right off with a q-tip and rubbing alcholol. Even if it's on the label.
And your right about Genesis games. Probably 80% of the ones I've found at Goodwill are CIB.
"Game programmers are generally lazy individuals. That's right. It's true. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Since the dawn of computer games, game programmers have looked for shortcuts to coolness." Kurt Arnlund - Game programmer for Activision, Accolade...
Seconded!
Also thrift stores, flea markets, garage sales. That's where I've gotten the bulk of my classic games. And the occasional expensive game over the internet.
PowerGamer in the Glen Burnie mall..Flea markets, and online.
Wow, you guys are near me!
I live in Lake Zurich now, but I grew up in McHenry (the actual town).
Anywho, I usually score most of my retro stuff at the outdoor Flea Market in Rosemont during the summer months, and stick to Goodwill, Disc Replay, Half Price Books, and Play N Trade for the rest of the time.
The local stores rarely have anything good, but the ones down south by my family's house usually have great stuff.
Point in case, I found THIS at Half-Price books for $100 (after 50% off coupon) a few weeks ago:
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