Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: Video games and video game systems ripoffs

  1. #1
    Pear (Level 6) segarocks30's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    1,256
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    LOB3
    PSN
    GoldyK
    3DS Friend
    0817-3747-2478
    Steam
    segarocks30

    Default Video games and video game systems ripoffs

    I saw a big ripoff at Gamecrazy:$40 for a NES!WTF?!
    Dance Dance Toejam and Earl!


  2. #2
    Apple (Level 5)
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    1,090
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    2
    Thanked in
    1 Post

    Default Re: Video games and video game systems ripoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by segarocks30
    I saw a big ripoff at Gamecrazy:$40 for a NES!WTF?!
    Is that really so high for a retail store? Those of us here might not want to pay that but I bet they'll sell it fairly easily at that price. I've sold probably 20 to 30 fixed price NES system listings on ebay for more than that.

    Most of my local stores start them at $40 and drop the price $5 for each additional one they get in. And they usually move off the shelves.

  3. #3
    Pretzel (Level 4) miaandjohnrule's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2003
    Location
    Bellingham, WA
    Posts
    846
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    OriginalRope

    Default Re: Video games and video game systems ripoffs

    Quote Originally Posted by segarocks30
    I saw a big ripoff at Gamecrazy:$40 for a NES!WTF?!
    That's not all that bad. I've seen many at higher prices than that. Because they are "popular again" they say.

  4. #4
    Pretzel (Level 4)
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Denver, CO.
    Posts
    948
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I probably would pay $30 for one new in box if it were not for the fact I already have 5 and don't need another one. I saw an NES beat to all hell at the Flea Market for $30. This thing must have been left outside for a month or so because it was tan and not the Grey I remember. Now THAT is insane.

  5. #5
    Pretzel (Level 4)
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Spfld, Mass
    Posts
    975
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    All the prices for NES around here go from 20 bucks to 30 bucks.
    I wouldn't pay anymore than 5 bucks for a loose NES IMO.
    I got 4 for free.
    All the stores around here have at least 20-50+ stockpiled in basements or backrooms.
    R.I.P. Michael "Nepenthean" Collins
    You will not be forgotten.

    http://www.rfgeneration.com

  6. #6
    Banana (Level 7) walrusmonger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    1,513
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    walrusmonger
    PSN
    walrusmonger

    Default

    I work at gamecrazy and we can't keep them in stock for that price! And the snes and genesis systmes also fly off the shelves priced at $30 and $20.

  7. #7
    Pac-Man (Level 10) PDorr3's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Posts
    2,988
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    I would not pay more than 5 for a loose nes.

    I have 4, only because I got 3 in a box at a garage sale for $5. I saw an atari 2600 for $50 in a store, but I guess people buy them...

    Visit my YouTube page: Pete's Game Room

  8. #8
    Key (Level 9)
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    1,988
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Ripoff or not, retails have the ability to charge as they wish.
    "If each mistake being made is a new one, then progress is being made."

  9. #9
    Kirby (Level 13) SegaAges's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    5,295
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    The Goodwill in me area was selling a SNES in box for $40 awhile back (I should have acted, but made the mistake of waiting).

    They also had a genesis 1/front loader sega cd (no boxes) for $30.

    If the NES was in the box, it would not have been that bad of a price at all.

  10. #10
    ServBot (Level 11) Jumpman Jr.'s Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Posts
    3,785
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Retail stores have the advantages of noob collectors walking in there and thinking a NES is rare. Thats why their prices are high.

  11. #11
    Insert Coin (Level 0)
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    North Lincolnshire, UK
    Posts
    118
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Haoie
    Ripoff or not, retails have the ability to charge as they wish.
    Exactly. Someone bust be buying them at those prices, so they're justified in pricing to meet demand. Maybe it's not someone intending on starting a collection of their own, it could be someone wishing to give a 'classic' system a loving home.

  12. #12
    Crono (Level 14) Pantechnicon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Alburquerque
    Posts
    6,711
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    Zeno2112

    Default

    NES, hitting twenty years of age in the U.S., now qualifies for all consideration as a "retro" system and the retailers charge accordingly. Likewise, I see my local shops selling their loose 2600's for up to $50 on the same basis. This sort of pricing is of course aimed at the yuppie looking to either relive his youth or add some liitle bit of kitsch decor to his apartment.

    You've got to admit, though, that 2600's are getting somewhat scarce - at least in my part of the country - and as much as I hate to admit it, this extreme pricing may be finally appropriate. It's only a matter of time before the NES, defined as a "classic" machine, follows suit.

    Bear in mind also that that $40 NES is probably thoroughly tested and working well which for your average gamer beats the heck out of a $5 garage sale NES which gives you nothing but blinking lights and no gameplay

  13. #13
    Kirby (Level 13) Griking's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    5,548
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Sure you can buy them on eBay for a lot less but then you have to pay to have it shipped as well. $30 seems fair to me as long as it works (no blinks).

    And for the person who said that they'd pay $30 for a brand new in the box NES I say good luck finding one for that price. If by some chance you manage to find some old store stock you can resell it on eBay for 4x that amount.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-15-2015, 06:47 PM
  2. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 11-01-2009, 04:02 PM
  3. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-23-2007, 07:23 AM
  4. Replies: 13
    Last Post: 12-11-2003, 05:19 PM
  5. Tons of Video Game Systems, Games, DVD's and more for sale..
    By bjeong1381 in forum Buying and Selling
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 10-09-2003, 01:50 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •