/vr/ - Retro Games

>>2414716
>>2414489
It depends.

Like >>2414537 said, a lot of the cartridge stuff of any value or even interest has probably been long gone. Even when they're not, the prices can be pretty "scalp-y".

That said, there are some thrift stores that actually don't rip you off, and will charge you reasonable/acceptable prices for older vidya. Again it's the country effect. Thrift stores and game stores in the city tend to rip you off when it comes to this stuff. However those same stores in the country will happily part with older games. I once got a gameboy micro (with a carrying case and charger) + Pokemon Fire Red for 25$. It all worked perfectly too.

So,if the thrift stores you're thinking of aren't too far away, go for it. It's always fun finding nice deals and friendly staff. Most of the time you'll probably come back empty handed, but those few times you don't make it all worthwhile. Plus as you go around, make sure you mentally (or even physically) record the stores prices. The landmark prices are stuff such as the older Pokemon Games, Super Mario/Donkey Kong/Mario Kart 64, and your "classic" NES and SNES games. It's fun seeing how much those prices can vary from place to place. I once saw a store try to charge $60 for Super Contra, cartridge only.

Fuck that noise.

Thankfully though I recently discovered an indie store that doesn't rip me off. Their selection of older games isn't great, but it's well priced, and I don't feel like I'm being fleeced.

On the subject of craigslist, I haven't had any issues. Sometimes people will try to talk you down 5 dollars once you meet up with them, but just make sure you tell them via text or email that you won't put up with that, and you'll simply refuse to sell/buy from them.

But that's pretty rare, and I haven't had any poor experiences yet. Make sure you meet in coffee shops or crowded public places though. For obvious reasons.

So, does anyone know why there are so many zandorum servers hosted in Montreal?

As an Ontario fag that lives pretty close to Quebec, my ping is like, 20. Every now and then it people notice it and freak out.