Where Do You Buy Your Classic Games?

[Polygon]

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.

[buzz_n64]

Sites- Ebay, Gamedoctorhk, Digital Press sellers
Stores- All thrift stores in my area
Other- Swap meets

[Parodius Duh!]

Trading on the forum, or, when in desperate need, ePay.

[todesengel]

Buying and trading with other DP members, local thrift stores and flea markets.

[SpaceHarrier]

Mostly at local, independent video game stores. Occasionally at swapmeets.

[betamax001]

Pretty much Amazon and eBay or Play N Trade or some indie stores in Chicago. Thrift stores always have junk around me.

[Rickstilwell1]

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.

[8bitmusic]

Thrift stores, flea markets, begging for friends/relatives "old games"

[jb143]

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.

[GrandAmChandler]

http://www.nlvideogames.com

-GAC-

[Polygon]

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.

[jb143]

Hmm, thrift stores. I never thought to look there. I take it you don't find many complete games there?

Most aren't but you'd be surprized. Most used game stores I've been to are mainly cart only as well though.

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!!!

[8bitmusic]

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.

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.

[jb143]

One problem is the condition of ANY game--especially if your local thrift store writes on everything with Sharpie.

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.

[8bitmusic]

Not a problem at all. Sharpie comes right off with a q-tip and rubbing alcholol. Even if it's on the label.

Tell that to my copy of Shadowrun. *sad face*

[jb143]

Well...the only thing I've ever had an issue with getting any kind of permanent marker off of is non glossy cardboard. And I just use cheap dollar store alcohol. Maybe they used some more heavy duty marker.

[Dred]

Mostly via Internet (eBay, forums, other auction sites).There are no retrogaming shops around me (retrogaming isn't popular here in Poland). One guy is only selling his N64 & PS games which he was renting back then. This dude suggest me to clean my cartridges with soup and water, if they aren't working! >_<

[Edmond Dantes]

Game Xchange, eBay, and sometimes local pawn shops and thrift stores.

[Nebagram]

eBay, DP, cex (though their pre-PS1 selection can be summed up in two words: sports & shite).

Will occasionally pick up some good stuff at car boot sales, at every one in England you're practically guaranteed a barely-functioning 8-bit British micro (like a Sinclair or an Acorn) with a stack of games for a tenner.

[Enigmus]

Mainly thrift stores. The local one has some great finds, but almost always goes slow during the summer due to garage sales. The pricing's great too, with most games being $3. Sometimes it can seem to be a ripoff, such as a Sears Video Arcade being sold without a power adaptor for $50, but can always be better upon close inspection (it has an Atari Game Center stand from around 1979 with about 20 to 25 AA title games with their original manuals.) I've even found used NESes for prices way lower than eBay (complete set with hookups and box at the thrift was $10.)