February 2012 Finds

[Gameguy]

Don't beat yourself up over it. Karate is only a 4. Its a Froggo game. Not sure what you looked up but its not rare or valuable.

http://www.atariage.com/software_pag...areLabelID=259

The Froggo version is missing from the database here, I'm guessing he went by the listings here that are missing pictures of the cart.

http://guide.digitpress.com:8080/DP/...f?gameid=23780
http://guide.digitpress.com:8080/DP/...f?gameid=48613

Strangely, the guide here has the Funvision version also listed but it's not listed on the Atari Age database. Just for those curious, I'll post a pic of the rare version below. There are two versions of this rare game, one in a regular cart and the other with a T handle. The label looks the same as far as I can tell.

http://www.atariage.com/software_pag...reLabelID=1151

Flashback2012, you didn't really miss out on anything. At least nothing super rare or valuable.

[Flashback2012]

Don't beat yourself up over it. Karate is only a 4. Its a Froggo game. Not sure what you looked up but its not rare or valuable.

http://www.atariage.com/software_pag...areLabelID=259

I just searched Karate and 2600 and that's what came up. Looks like Gameguy found the same result I did.

I found a pic of it on Ebay and you're correct, it's the Froggo release.

http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Karate-Atari...d=p3286.c0.m14

I grew up on the Atari 2600 but my collector knowledge starts with the NES and goes up from there. Even still, it looks like I could have gotten a semi decent flip out of it so I still should have taken a chance on it. If anything I could have added it to my small-ish collection of 2600 carts had I chosen not to sell because it wasn't worth anything.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Erm, you seem to strike out much more than luck out. It does feel good when you luck out though. That Betamax VCR I bought for $9.99 works and turned out to be one of the most highly sought after models, with it recently going for $200 on ebay.

Most of the good stuff I pick up is because I got a hunch about it before. It's not perfect by any means but it's worked for me.


Photoshop 7 Mac Education version - $3
Dragon Fighter (with Dean Cain, new) - $1
Windows 2000 Server - $2 (but the CD is broken so I can't sell it. FUCK.)
Star Wars: The Best of PC (SW Republic Commando, Empire at War, KOTOR 1, Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast, Battlefront) - $5

[Ryaan1234]

Star Wars: The Best of PC (SW Republic Commando, Empire at War, KOTOR 1, Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast, Battlefront) - $5

It's a Star Wars "Best of PC" collection but it doesn't have Galactic Battlegrounds? WTF?!

[Kitsune Sniper]

It's a Star Wars "Best of PC" collection but it doesn't have Galactic Battlegrounds? WTF?!

It's odd, I could've sworn there were two of these released, but I can only find info on this one.

Also, this doesn't seem to include the Empire at War expansion!

[Jaruff]

Nice find on the Photoshop. That reminds me I still have an upgrade copy of 6.0 or 7.0 (can't remember) to list on eBay. Photoshop is a quick seller.

I don't know if you ever come across any AutoCAD stuff but you should pick that up. Some guy in Germany just gave me $115 to ship him two boxed copies of AutoCAD LT 2000 Upgrade. I sold retail versions a while back for like $60-80 each and even the older copies fetched me $15-20. Had I been smart, I would have paired the boxed LT 2000 with the older retail copies but oh well. You make mistakes like that sometimes.

I did pretty well today. Picked up a copy of The Castlevania Adventure for $1. Also grabbed a Fisher turntable for $5. Couldn't find an exact one on eBay but looking at comparable models, I think I'm going to get at least $75 shipped for it. At least that's what I'm going to start the auction at. I have a shit-ton of turntables around my house so it's not like I need to keep this one.

[Porksta]

Picked up an N64 with expansion pack and power cord for $20, and got a spare power cord for $5 and an AV cord for $3.

[Junkyrdsalesman]

Wrapping up my finds for the month today and WOW it was a great month for hard to find portables! (even more in the mail, they'll be here next month ) Everything is complete!


Ninja Assault w/guncon 2 pack - $7
Phantasy Star Portable 2 -$25 (great deal!)
Hexyz Force - traded Infinite Space for this with Sevenfold over at Cheapassgamer, one HTF gem for another
Etrian Odyssey - $15
Summon Night - $15
Lunar: Dragon song - $4.50
Trigun Vol. 1 and 2 - $5

[mobiusclimber]

Just got back from Goodwill. Picked up...

Star Wars Kotor I & II - $5.99 each
Demon's Souls (black label) - $5.99 - anyone know if black label is more desirable or less on this one?
Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk (new sealed, PS2 version) - $5.99 - took a chance that this was worth something, but no.
X-Men Trilogy Collector's Edition - $7.99 - At first I couldn't find any info on this. Turns out it's PAL region-2. XD Not worth anything, so I'm going to return it.
Dune - Screening Cassette VHS - This appears to be released either before the movie or before the VHS since it has a "street date" on it stating when it'll be released. I paid fifty cents. If anyone knows if this is worth anything, please lmk. I couldn't find any info about this.

[The 1 2 P]

It's odd, I could've sworn there were two of these released, but I can only find info on this one.

Thats because you were thinking of the Star Wars: Fan Favorites Pc series. There are indeed two of those.

As for me, I just bought Crysis on XBL games on demand. Been wanting to play that forever.

[Junkyrdsalesman]

Just got back from Goodwill. Picked up...


Demon's Souls (black label) - $5.99 - anyone know if black label is more desirable or less on this one?

Black label will always be more desirable than GH even if GH is in less quantities. it will never be as sought after as the Demon's Souls Collector's edition though, that fetches big bucks, so keep your eye out for it

[mobiusclimber]

Black label will always be more desirable than GH even if GH is in less quantities. it will never be as sought after as the Demon's Souls Collector's edition though, that fetches big bucks, so keep your eye out for it

That's normally the case but these days the GH version can have additional content not on the regular release (usually a bundle of dlc). So that's why I asked.

[SparTonberry]

Hexyz Force - traded Infinite Space for this with Sevenfold over at Cheapassgamer, one HTF gem for another

I was interested in both.
Checking prices, I'm guessing $25 to get IS card-only from GameStop wasn't a spectacular deal?
Though as to Hexyz, as much as I prefer physical I might have to take a look at PSN.
Never see the PSP Legend of Heroes games around at GameStop (except each of the first two once each, so I bought them). I was surprised to see the third still available new on amazon, so I bought that, along with Trails in the Sky, and Mimana (is it worth the under-$20 price?)

[Junkyrdsalesman]

I was interested in both.
Checking prices, I'm guessing $25 to get IS card-only from GameStop wasn't a spectacular deal?
Though as to Hexyz, as much as I prefer physical I might have to take a look at PSN.
Never see the PSP Legend of Heroes games around at GameStop (except each of the first two once each, so I bought them). I was surprised to see the third still available new on amazon, so I bought that, along with Trails in the Sky, and Mimana (is it worth the under-$20 price?)

I originally got infinite space at gamestop complete for the $25 price tag, it's a good deal compared to the online prices but not the best. I highly recommend both infinite space and hexyz force, both are very enjoyable if you can find them at a good price. Also I haven't tried mimana yet, but the prices for it are generally under the $20 range, even for the box set

[SparTonberry]

Got Mimana.
But it arrived with the box a bit dented. So I immediately opened it up to inspect if it was possibly damaged in shipping.
I saw a bit of scuffs on the UMD (being just slightly loosened from the clip, but not enough to actually fall out of the holder), but I'd guess if it's only the outer plastic part (and none on the disc surface), should still play fine?
Luckily the soundtrack CD appears flawless.

Perhaps it better to order such "collector's edition" boxed games separately, and avoid having oddly-sized packages?
(with it I ordered the standard edition of Trails in the Sky)

[thegamezmaster]

Finally found SNES Castlevania Dracula X cart. Good label and the price was at least the cheapest I've found. Love the game, great fun.