How to find thrift stores?

[Sebastian]

A total noobie question....pliz help.
How do you go about finding thrift stores, flea markets, and other kinds of places like salvation army.

and another question...where u see a bunch of games for the same price, what is a good price for.

Complete DC games
SNES games (cart only)

.......

and one more question outside of the box. What is a resonable price to pay for a new and complete Dreamcast in box?

- THANKS

[kainemaxwell]

Check the Yellow Pages.

[max 330 mega]

thrift stores are easy to find, look in phone book

i wouldnt pay more than 30-35 for a mint boxed dreamcast.

[Sebastian]

is the phone book the only place to look? and what about those games? any ideas for resonable prices...i dont wanna get riped off

[sisko]

Buy these books:

http://www.digitpress.com/dpg_plug.htm

[Sebastian]

so what do i look for on yellow pages?

Thrift store?
Salvation army?
flea market?

anything else?

[vision89]

You can probably do a search on the internet to find local flea markets and thrift stores, I'd try that if I were you. When it comes to pricing the DP guides that sisko pointed out are invaluble. The $25 I spent on the first DP guide is probably one of the best I've ever spent, and I'm sure it will be the same for the new guide. Just keep in mind that the prices are a guidline, so you shouldn't feel like you are getting ripped off if something costs a little more than in the DP guide, and you shouldn't feel like you are ripping somebody else off if you buy something for less than it is listed in the DP guide.

[vision89]

Here's a link to find what flea markets are in your area http://www.fleamarketguide.com

[Sebastian]

yea but again...what are the key words to search for on internet/yellowpages

sorry - im really new

[vision89]

Click on the link above your last post, then click on the state you live in and PRESTO!

[Sebastian]

thanks for the link. Im sure it will help out a lot. Now about the yellow pages. What keywords should i look for

[mhsy2a]

The Salvation Army and Goodwill are the two biggest chains of national thrift stores, so look those up in the phone book.

[Chunky]

find a diner with a local old lady coffee clutch...hit on them then ask about where the deals are on wicker baskets.

[vision89]

Once again I present a link! This one will help you find a Goodwill thrift store near you.
http://locator.goodwill.org/

[Griking]

You can find local Salvation Army thrift stores HERE

You can find local Goodwill thrift stores HERE

[wufners]

www.dexonline.com

Online Yellow pages. Just type in "thrift store", your city and state (assuming yer in the states.)

You could also try searching for "video games" or "pawn shops." You never know.

Thrift stores to look for:

Goodwill--I've had the most luck at these (not counting flea markets)
Value Village--over priced and evil, but you'll make the occasional find
Salvation Army--I've never found anything at one of these, but others have
St. Vincent de Pauls--again, I've never found anything here, but you never know.

[ianoid]

thanks for the link. Im sure it will help out a lot. Now about the yellow pages. What keywords should i look for

Sorry to be harsh, but YELLOW PAGES. They are free, and you have them if you have a phone. Try looking yourself. Ever look things up for any purpose? Look up multiple headers. Then get your parents (sorry, I had to) to drive you to them and find out which look promising for return trips ie which ones have games. Now get out there and stop asking! You'll figure it out!

[Hovoc]

or yahoo'com yellow pages


just look for words like loan, pawn, thrift, coin & jewelry, etc


i think someone said if its got bars on the window, then stay away from it

[portnoyd]

Then get your parents (sorry, I had to) to drive you to them and find out which look promising for return trips ie which ones have games. Now get out there and stop asking! You'll figure it out!

<Cameron-Frye>
Ian Baronofsky, you're my hero.
</Cameron-Frye>

The easiest way to answer your questions is this:

1. Goto google.com
2. Type in words in question or just put in the question
3. Hit enter
4. Read, rinse, repeat.

If google doesn't help, then ask.

dave

[Wavelflack]

DAV is another "chain" (Disabled Army Veterans, or something.)

Usually called "DAV Thrift Store"