/vr/ - Retro Games

Here's a recent post from mine. He doesn't list a price, but says he'll take patio furniture as a trade.

>>2413907
It's a ton of stuff, I have a feeling he wants a ton of cash for it all though.

Can it be something we bought recently there?

This is going for $200.
Not the best price.

>>2413946
Yeah, post anything just from Craigslist. My area is pretty bare for anything other than people selling PS4 and Xbox1 for drug money.

Yesterday there was a Super Nintendo that looked pretty clean with 2 controllers, and 9 games (notably super metroid, smw, smw2, dkc, dkc2) asking $50. I noticed it and contacted an hour later after the post was up and they said it was sold already, probably to the person who constantly advertises his retro game shop where he'll mark it up to $300.

>>2413992
People like that need to die in a pool of their own vomit.

https://lasalle.craigslist.org/vgm/5015140918.html

>PSP 1000
>$70
Kek.

Also, there's a Colecovision for sale or something, but whatever.

Here we use a similar to Craigslist site called kijiji.
And I have yet to find a deal. Ever

>>2414014
Shit thought that pic included the price, he wants 250

>>2413895
No pictures of contents. I think 100 bucks is fair so long as its in really good condition inside.

Found this just now, this can't be a good deal for Atari right?

>>Atari 2600. 2 remotes, one joy stick.
>>17 games-
>>Pac man, frogger, star wars empire strikes >>back, phoenix, night driver, Mario bros., >>spider fighter, asteroids, super breakout, >>baseball, joust, berserk, star raiders, dodge >>'em, coinbat, yars revenge.
>>$150.00 for everything.
>>It goes as a set

I can't find it (if I do, I'll post it) but someone had a bait post for some SNES games cheap, and when you opened it the description was a huge rant about reseller scum and being greedy. Whoever you are, I salute you.

how rare is the grape n64? this nigga wants 200 bucks

>>2414023
No, $150 is not a good deal for that.
You can get a 2600 with one controller for around $45 easy, and those games are common. I'd say a "fair" price might be around $65.

>>2414043
seems fair since it comes with conkers and expansion pak. I'd say that's a decent deal but would try to haggle him to about 150.

>>2414052
Dude, Bad Fur Day's going for $65+ alone these days loose (stupid but true).

>>2414057
Check who I was replying to. I'm talking about the 2600 and games.

>>2413907
>>2413909
I texted this guy, he wants $360. that seems like a lot for NES games. I'm nervous, never spent that much at once before.

This is in Marysville, Washington.

>>2414070
>I know what they are worth

god I hate when they say shit like this

>>2414070
If the guy is going to want online prices he should just sell on ebay. I hope people don't buy from him.

>>2414075
This
If you want to use eBay prices sell it on eBay

>>2414064
Sorry chief, my bad.

>every picture is a stock photo
>his picture of Jack Bros is a screenshot of fucking Street Fighter

Jack Bros is pretty expensive, so I'm a little curious even given how sketchy it is, but when the hell am I ever going to play Virtual Boy in the first place?

Not retro but a bunch of people have ps4s for ~140 dollars on mine (or best offer)

Have to wonder if it's safe buying stuff on there and if those offers are even legit.

Also, someone's trying to sell the PT Demo on a ps4 for like 7.8k lol (I guess a bunch of people are, though)

But actually related, nothing really screams out at me on the first few pages; most things seem to be priced evenly with amazon or slightly higher...

There's a final fantasy NES in box with manuals in really nice condition for 150, but not really sure it's worth it at that price.

Also a pretty nice looking dreamcast for 40, but again that's probably slightly higher than auction sites/amazon.

Seems like actually great deals are kind of rare on cl to me.

>>2414020
Yeah to be honest, if it's complete in box, 100 bucks is pretty reasonable.

If you're a dirty reseller, you could probably sell it and get 40-50 bucks profit,

But it's nice if you're a collector too.

I fucking hate Toronto.

Though with the weather improving, I think I might try going to garage sales.

I think it'd be kind of neat to start with a game, then constantly trade up until you've got something cool like one of those collectible game boys or something.

Fuck, forgot picture.

>>2414295
Wow, that's pretty bad.
He's at least $200 too high.

"most of the dreamcast library"
too bad all of it is games burned to discs.

>>2414387
It's a sorry state in Toronto I'm afraid.

Kijiji fuckers (that post ads on craigslist linking to their Kijiji ads) regularly try to charge $70+ for just a console and a single controller.

Slight update: At first I thought this price was incredibly stupid, but then I checked Ebay and apparently a number of these things are selling for around that price.

When did it get jacked so high up?

It's funny. The best places to buy vintage games and electronics is the country, where no one seems to give a shit about them. Problem is stores with old video games are like needles in haystacks.

>>2414460
Not in canada but thinking of going to thrift stores to find some stuff (like NES games/controllers or dreamcast stuff)

Can you usually reliably find those in thrift stores or is it just a crapshoot? Not sure if it's worth trying if they're rare or something.

Holy shit move over Retron 5, it's the SNES AND NES DREAM MACHINE at the low price of $550 dollars.

>>2414496
does it come with a free wife?

oh god damn it, you beat me to it.

>>2414510
Cucked again, pardner.

>>2414489
locally I have abut 6 thriftstores

The only /vr/ stuff I find is a few playstation games (almost always sports) and pc games in the CD sections

anything console/cartridge has been looted away for years

Your experience may be better than mine but it also may be as bad as mine

>>2414510
It lists "WIFI" so i guess it's just a typo of wife.

>>2414537
I guess that's about what I expected. Might as well try I guess.

>>2414552
Wife-fi

>>2414556
National chains like good will, take almost all games to sell online. Local thrift stores, you just have to scope it out. Usually there's an employee that'll take that stuff or some "professional"that goes in there when it opens. I find Craig's List is still the best.

>>2414585
I guess craigslist kinda scares me cause it just feels like you never know what'll happen or if you'll get ripped off

I'm in Canada so it's Kijiji, not Craigslist, but same shit anyway.

My area never has anything good because there are 2 retro game scalper shops in the area that snap up all the good shit instantly.

>>2414664
oh and the cocksucker wants $400 for this lot

>>2414594
Everyone I've dealt with have been fine. Just follow common sense, like only meet in public, during the day. Worst thing that happens to me is no shows.

>>2414703
Well my particular reason is i know someone who got scammed and the one near me is in Baltimore, but I imagine at some point I'll get over it and go for it.

>>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.

>>2414671
Its 2 cib N64's and a bunch of manuals (manuals are more rare then boxes or carts)

Go fuck off some where else. That deal isn't horrid if you're into boxes and shit. If you just want an N64 go find someone else.
>kijiji
People use that shit? I'm in Canada and I still use craigslist.

I feel like in 5 years N64 shit will be what SNES and NES stuff is like now. With NES/SNES stuff getting slightly cheaper, and N64 stuff getting more expensive.

Anyone else think that'll happen, or am I going to be paying 100 dollar for Super Mario Bros 3 in a couple of years?

lol, just bought one of these for $5 a couple weeks ago

blargh. first retro listing to come up.
Also saw another for a NES + 5 games, pads, and zapper for $100.

>>2415036
IWII printer is nice, but not sure if $600 nice.

>>2415074

yeah, the whole thing's worth like $80 tops if you're desperate, people overvalue their old 68k/PPC beige boxes way too much for whatever reason

>>2415024
Thing is that SNES and NES both have like 200 more games each. I don't think the N64 has that great a library to make it's prices jump up. Of course all the retro will rise as more games are gathered by the people that want them and less will be on the market.

>>2413895
description:
SNES Console for sale: 2 controllers Super Mario world Ka-blooey Mario paint and 10 other games. Has all hookup cables plug in and go! Hooks to HDTV!! Only 140$$ Great deal!

The other 10 games are 9 sports games and one copy of bubsy.

I didn't even know the vectrex existed till this ad. It looks damn cool, but this guy wont sell anything separate and has no games for it. I don't think his shitty boxed Ataris warrant even near his asking price.

>>2415134
To be fair, vectrex systems on their own fetch well over $300 on Ebay.

But it's a shame when people think it's legitimate to try to sell all this shit as a lot, just because it all adds up to their asking price.

>>2415146
I haven't seen just the console go for more than $200 with free shipping. Looking at the completed listings, but I get your point. I don't see the rest of the stuff making up the difference. I think he is banking on the boxed Atari s but they're in such bad shape.

I've been trying to sell on craigslist out of convenience, so I don't have to deal with shipping or Amazon/eBay's fees, but I'm not getting any bites. I've got a retro lot up: DC, Saturn, Jaguar, Lynx, 7800, 2600 and 33 games, $500. One guy wanted to pay half, and another wanted all the good stuff a la carte. Waste of time.

>>2415173
Are you trying to sell all of that shit at once? If you are you're an idiot. Sell the consoles seperately.

>>2415184
>Sell the consoles seperately.
That's exactly the thing I was trying to avoid, because supreme laziness. I guess I could price it all separately, but if I'm gonna do that I'd rather put it up on Amazon so I don't have to exchange money in person with two dozen strangers.

>>2415190
Do that then man, no one ever buys that shit in lots. Also it's really annoying seeing something when a seller won't split a lot. I understand if it's some kind of collection, but you're just selling a mish mash of consoles.

For god's sake split it up.

Toronto and the general area has the most GARBAGE prices for anything retro, I've ever seen. People have this idea that anything "old," is $$$ and sell 5-10x MORE than the ebay prices.

Luckily I bought a PS1/Genesis complete for less than 20 bucks at Value Village.

>>2415173
Yeah I am in agreement with the other guy. A collector will already have some of that and will not want to have to buy stuff he doesn't need. At least part out the consoles with their games. Kudos to not selling to an obvious reseller though.

I want it, but I know that I would never play it often enough to justify $1,200. Guess I'll settle for the $5 Pac-Man LCD game.

>>2415217
>At least part out the consoles with their games.
I'll do that and see how it goes.

My area's listings has nothing but the following categories:

a) retro shops advertising the fuck out of their shitty stores
b) people asking for way too much fucking money for retro games
c) people selling newer consoles and games at stupid prices. why the hell should someone even consider buying from them when you can go to a retail chain store and get it used for much cheaper?
d) obvious fake listings

That being said, you may still find a rare gem. I remember I once got a free NES with Super Mario 2 & 3. Yes, free. The guy sent me an e-mail saying I can swing by his place to pick it up. Lo and behold the guy left all the items in a nice little milk crate and he even gave my friend and I each a bottle (a glass one) of Coca Cola. Coolest guy ever. He was legit too. Had a nice house.

This is all I see anywhere.

>>2415215
Eh, nice to see another fellow worst Canadian City but not exactly fag.

Does saying names of stores count as adverts? Hopefully not, but I'll change the names a bit so if you know of the store, you'll know which one I mean.

I actually found a decent store that doesn't gouge you as much. It's in a mall off Charles St W by the Bloor subway station. Selection isn't amazing, but the prices are relatively fair. At least compared to fucking Eh&See and Gamur-ama. I actually went to those places way back when, before vintage games became more sought after. Their prices back then were fine. But now, seems they've gotten more bold in their selling prices.

Gonna go to the Kensington Market tomorrow and check out the scene there (never been there before).

Also haven't checked out Salvation Army places or many thrift stores. How's your luck been there?

>>2415246
Oh, just found this. This was a year and a half ago. This guy was so fucking nice. He was asking $50 for the whole thing, but then he wrote to me after:

"Hi
I just hooked up NES to tv for making sure working but screen is blinking for some reasons which i do not know. (This is not mine, just want to clean up the basement)
So i can not sell for not functioning stuff(at least to my perspective).
If you still want it, i can put the whole things(not only nes) in my porch for free.
Maybe simple fix, wrong jack on tv, i don't know.
Anyway i will put out all the stuffs after 8 tonight. Please take whole box in the porch, not just nes.
Happy Holidays!"

In the box there was an Original Xbox and a DDR mat in addition to the Nintendo things. Really swell guy.

>>2415261
Well,
I did manage to pick up a PS1 with two controllers, power, av cable with GT2 inside the console for 20 bucks a few weeks ago. Then a Genesis for 15.

>>2415274
That's pretty good, considering the current reseller environment.

Off craigslist?

>>2414460
You can still get lucky sometimes, I managed to snag a shitty condition smoke grey N64 for $20 yesterday. Of course, you just need to check the new listings every once in a while and hope for the best.

>>2415274
Salvation Army usually never has anything.

Flea Markets on the other hand, I haven't been to in a long time. I might go to a few this weekend.

>>2415275
Value Village.
It's a lot better than Salvation Army and the other smaller thriftstores. And the best part is that there are tons of locations in the GTA.

Copy and pasted from Craigslist:
----
Super Nintendo $145

Selling minto conditio top loader super nintendo , mint condition comes with outlets and controller, email me if interested
----

Now the picture he shows is a top loader nes with original model nes controller rf adapter and ac adapter. He's listed it at 150, 145, and then 100 and quickly deleted it. I emailed him before he deleted the ad and talked him down to 50, should I go for it or not? The system is a bit yellowed, but the guy says it works. I've had to ask him to confirm if he has the top loader nes or if it's a Super nes based on his ad, but he says it's the pic related. Should I get it? Just wondering. On the fence about it.

>>2415276
Yeah when I wanted to get a Thinkpad I checked craigslist probably 3 times a day. After about a month (which was a hell of a long time) I managed to snag one for $450 that would have cost me upwards of $850 on Ebay. To this day it works like a charm (though I did change a piece of hardware or two).

So I suppose you're right. Patient people that check at least twice a day will probably find something good in time.

>>2415278
>>2415279
Good to know. I've never actually been to a value village.

Also is Kensington market a flea market? I remember some of my friends managed to find butterfly knives (which are illegal in Canada) there. Meant to go with them but never did. Gonna check it out tomorrow/later today. Also gonna try and find some Value Villages in the nearby areas.

>>2415284
I think there are a few models with composite, but the standard top loader should be assumed as RF only. Does this bother you?

>>2415253
that's all that matters

I play games, not decorate shelves

>>2415294
Not really, I'd like to get it modded for composite in the future if I do get it, but rf could work for now. The only issue I see is the yellowing, but I can overlook it.

>>2414994
Yeah in my province Craig's list Is completely dead there's just bots posting

>>2414139
>X is indicated by a lack of response

12:01AM Day of the Rope, people who do this will be first in line

>>2415279
So are all the people complaining about Value Villages prices idiots or are their complaints valid? I'm not looking for clothes obviously, so I don't care about that shit, but does it apply to their electronics too?

>>2415297
manuals come in handy for some games but i see your point.

>>2415306
If you have a toaster that works well, whats the reason for the top loader? collecting or use?

>>2415329
A bit of both, collecting and using it.

I wonder if this guy has any Atari tapes...

>>2415480
Eh, 10 dollars isn't horrible I guess. 5 Would be perfect but I can see 10. Might be able to talk him down to 5 if you're willing to go to his house or a place very close to it.

>>2414496
What the fuck, I have no words.

>>2415583
What about it? It's an emulator machine, overpriced but I don't see what's so wrong about it?

Holy shit, I am so glad I stopped collecting around a decade ago, now I just buy the occasional Japanese game. In the late 90s nobody wanted this shit, old electronics were considered junk. I used to buy NES carts for $3 or maybe $5 all over the place. I actually bought a bag of SNES games, maybe a dozen, for $10 at a Value Village one time. My Virtual Boy was like $5.99. I used to see Atari stuff for practically nothing, people we're giving them away. These prices are fucking crazy; if you had told me five or six years ago that N64s were selling for over $100 I would've laughed. I'm lucky enough to have a decent collection but I've never paid more than $10 for a game. I feel bad for you guys now.

>>2414054
Is a N64 for 50 a good deal?

>>2416083
i saw that posting too, was hoping he was selling mvc but it's not listed
>>2414994
i used to have a shit ton of manuals that i took from blockbuster that i wish i still had

>>2416130
Forgot to mention it comes with Pokemon stadium

>>2416141
It's an alright deal, you're not getting fleeced.

Most retro stores will try to charge at least 20 dollars for pokemon stadium.They'd also probably charge at least 30 if not 50 for a working N64.

However, if you already have an N64, I'd skip this one. It's decent, but nothing special

>>2416265
It's got 2 controllers with it too.
I am looking to getting back into collecting, stopped a few years ago and now that I look again prices have shot through the roof man. What happened?

>>2416270
>prices have shot through the roof man. What happened?
No one really knows why. Five or six years ago, only a few games like Earthbound of Final Fantasy 3/6 were expensive.

If I had to guess, I'd shift the blame onto viral video game reviewers. A lot of people review vintage video games now and that probably inflated the value of them. However this is all just speculation.

Finding deals in pawn shops is more or less out the window, but garage sales and flea markets usually have better outcomes.

Again, if you want to start a collection again, and you lack an N64, go for it. It a good enough deal to get back into it, but it's resale value is pretty meh.

I'm not suggesting you resell shit anyways, but you can use resell prices to determine whether or not you're getting ripped off.

Zelda I for NES is much more expensive than I remember, but Zelda II is still pretty cheap. I still have both of mine, but they're kind of nasty like I imagine most used copies are, paint worn off in spots and all.

>They don't know Zelda II is actually a great game

yes... this is real...

>>2416438

that's his own childhood relic. bet you his wife wants him to sell it and he doesn't want to

>>2416372
Is it possible to get the blockbuster label off my Megaman legend 2?

>>2416516
pics? if it's on something that might get damaged (something not plastic or along those lines) it night be trickier, otherwise goo-gone should work like if it's on the outside

>>2416520
It's just on the disc, tried to peel a bit off with a knife, game still works fine but I'm terrified

>>2416531
is it a small label, or across the entire disc? I wouldn't risk using chemicals on the disc itself.

searched "SNES"
any fellow Bostonfriends know this feel

>>2416538
The bad boy is slapped across the entire disc

Craigslist is pretty crap for posts in the UK, I'll have a look at Gumtree, which is more popular. The only decent /vr/ post I have seen on CL is this one in an April post...

>>2416563
Sounds like a real pain to remove. Trying to remove it at all might mess things up, I wouldn't try any non-physical methods.

>>2416438
Why in the world would he even thing it was wroth that much? Would everything he has brand new sealed even be wroth that much?

I want this thing, but could never justify the cash.

How do the most retarded people get a hold of the best gems?

>>2416732
Some people out there seem to enjoy buying games but never playing them just to have something rare.

Like the handful of magical chase copies that just get handed around from collector to collector, ultimately just sitting on a shelf somewhere in all likelihood.

https://post.craigslist.org/manage/5017417652/x6v54

http://leeds.craigslist.co.uk/vgm/5027625426.html

As I'm in the UK This is from Gumtree which is more popular here.

>>2416802
That's actually not that bad. Assuming it's not a Japanese console.

They go for over 100 in North America.

>>2416809
That's actually not very unreasonable.

>>2416717
>60+ games

I'm not an /arcade/ guy so I'm confused

does this mean it's not really an original ms. pacman board in there and it's one of those emulators in a cabinet?

>>2416965
That's what I'm assuming, that replaced the insides with a little computer or something. Hopefully he still has the original guts.

>>2415293
I've actually never gone to Kensington Market before, but I always wanted too. Check it out and see whats good. Report back if this thread is still alive or make a new one.

>>2415316
Well here is the thing.
I found a Genesis for 15 bucks, and a PS1, complete for 20 with GT2 inside. The same location had a copy of SMB3 for NES at 30 bucks when it actually goes for no higher than 15 bucks. 18 being the max. So there is a bit of fuckery going on because whoever prices this shit isn't the same person I assume. Overall, they're worth checking out. They always have cool electronics and shit.

I visit the location near me every Friday because they always renew their inventory. Gotta beat the reseller scumbags.

>>2417591
Is there a good place to check for the going prices of games? I'm kind of making my own table with ended Ebay auctions but it'd be great if a site like that already existed so I don't have to make a massive spreadsheet.

Anyway, I went to Kensington Market today. Admittedly, I probably saw only about a third of what is has to offer, so I don't know if I overlooked a place with used electronics there unfortunately.

I went straight to a store there called Iceman video games, and they had a pretty massive selection of retro stuff. I'm kind of on the fence about them though. The easiest way to describe it is like a physical version Ebay. Pretty much all of their prices are what you'd pay if you won the average Ebay auction.

Pokemon Crystal was 50 dollars, yellow was 45. Which seems to be the going asking price these days on Ebay.

It did feel like they overcharged for consoles though. N64's were like 100 dollars I think, brick gameboys were 50. Kind of overpriced in that department if you ask me.

But they did have a few variants like the Spongebob SP and the Pokemon Gameboy Pocket and I think those too, were the going Ebay rates.

All in all, it's probably worth checking out once, but I doubt I'll ever go back because it is a bit of a TTC hike for me (as well as a literal one), and their prices aren't worth going back for. If you don't mind paying a buy it now price, it's a good store, but otherwise, it's nothing special. The staff was nice though, I have to credit them there. Very friendly and approachable.

Speaking of TTC hikes, it's kind of a shame that all of the value villages are half hour walks from the nearest subway stations. Gotta learn the streetcar routes.

Interestingly enough though, the store I mentioned earlier had another location on Queen St west, which was the exact same deal. But I found a neat store which probably doesn't have anything, but I'm gonna do a more thorough check tomorrow. Just a load of random stuff.

>>2417621
Yeah, Iceman has a great selection but they tend to have the highest prices of the game stores I go to. Plus, I know for a fact the sit on games to raise prices (looking at you, Team Buddies and Azure Dreams). Occasionally you'll find a deal or if you have a Vicinity card, get a decent one e-mailed to you every once in awhile but it's few and far between.

Since you're using the TTC, have you tried Gamesmania off of Keele station? They don't have the best retro selection, but the prices are pretty good, generally $10-$30 for common used stuff. Though there are exceptions, they are charging $230 for a copy of The Misadventures of Tron Bonne.

Only other places I go to regularly are Game Center off of Bloor/Younge station and VG+ on Wilson and Keele, and neither of those really specialize in retro. Besides what's already been mentioned like A&C I think that covers all the ones in Toronto.

>>2417621
Google videogame pricecharting Should be the first link. They take completed sales from ebay, amazon, half and some others. There's even an app, I've seen guys using it at flea markets, to check games before they offer $1 to the vendor.

>>2417629
Yeah as it stands Game Centre (in the bloor mall) is definitely my favourite one. Their selection isn't too great, but god damn those prices compared to all the other stores in Toronto are a refreshing change. Not to mention they've got decent prices for used current gen stuff too.

Protip: Their location on Danforth is ded. Not sure how long but I went to check it out today and the building is totally empty and up for lease. Added about 40 minutes to my trip but oh well.

The only places I've been are Iceman, A&C, Gamerama, and Game Centre. So, I'll give Gamesmania a try, as well as VG+. It's good if they don't specialize or hold any attachment to retro stuff because then they won't jack up the prices to resell values.

I was just checking the review for Gamesmania and some guy suggested a place called Hi-Tech which is right around the corner from Dufferin station. I'll probably check out both places tomorrow, as well as the place I found on Queen.

I don't even know how to describe it. It's more or less filled to the roof with random pickings, and I think I spied a few electronic devices in there but nothing vidya yet. Hopefully the guy will let me give it a more thorough check because there's no sense of organization here. No cashiers, just a guy telling you how much things are. The store doesn't even have a name.

Also, flea markets. Probably going to go to a few on the weekend. Which ones are a waste of time in your past experience, or do they all give you reasonably prices for vintage games?

>>2417634
>That website
Wow that's incredibly helpful.

Do people really offer only a dollar to vendors? Jesus Christ.

I remember one time I was some charity garage sale to help out with our local fire hall. I found a genesis and a few games, as well as a copy of Doom 2 in the box. When I asked how much it was the guy told me "How much do you think it's worth?". I didn't actually know how much any of it was worth, but 30 dollars seemed fair, so when I relayed that the guy replied with "Well how about 5 dollars?".

Any other time I probably would've have done that, but I thought fuck that, this is for charity, so I gave him 30 dollars and went on my way.

>>2417653
>>2417634
Actually is that website accurate?

I only ask because I've got an English copy of Bomberman 2 The second attack, and it doesn't seem right to me that it's worth 90 dollars.

Like when the fuck did this happen?

>>2417653
>>2417660
The site is semi accurate, from what I understand it shows what things have sold for and averages them, they do give listing links on the items though so double check I've had it be crazy inaccurate a couple of times

>>2417645
Not much into the flea market scene. Dr. Flea has two or three video game places with decent-ish prices. I think one of them, Extreme Games Interactive, has a location somewhere in Toronto, though I've never been.

I've never been to Gamerama, but I believe my cousin did and she had a horrible experienc so I don't feel I've missed out. Anyone in this thread know more about it?

I think I went to Hi-Tech once and wasn't too impressed, but this was a few years back, maybe they've changed?

Also, if you have to do business with A&C or Iceman, get a Vicinity card from them. It's a free points card that sometimes sends you deals for both places (10% off next purchase, $5 of a $50 or more item, etc).

I'm actually heading to the Anime North convention over the weekend and they have a few game venders. Iceman and Gamesmania will be there, as well 1UP Games and Blue Gryphon which I think are up north somewhere. New York Games are there too, but I dunno if I'll get anything; the have a great selection, especially imports, but ye Gods the prices.

>>2417667
I actually know a fair bit about Gamerama.

Really, the only bad thing about them is they tend to really, really overcharge vintage stuff. They charge 70 dollars for a loose cart of Mario Kart 64. That should give you a good enough indication of what the rest of their retro prices are. It's a shame too because I remember shopping their in 2010 when their retro collection was nigh nonexistent, but it was all way cheaper. I got an original gameboy there a long time ago (with super mario land 6) for a combined of 20 dollars flat. It was awesome. They also had a gameboy pocket for 20 dollars, but I regrettably never picked it up.

But aside from that, it's a decent store. I'm a big fan of their return policy on used games, where if you return a used game you bought from them within two weeks, you get the whole thing back as store credit, meaning you could effectively keep hopping from game to game until you either found one you wanted to keep or whatever. I'm pretty sure you can do this indefinitely too, but don't quote me on that.

Their trade in prices are pretty bad, but everywhere is so I'm apathetic on that front.

Customer relations is pretty good. Most of their employees are really friendly and approachable (and so is the owner), but there was one guy who just seemed really grouchy and impatient. Not sure if he still works there.

The funny thing, half of their clients are people fixing their cell phones, it's kind of become a go to place for it. Never had them repair anything of mine, so I can't comment on the service on a personal level.

All in all, good game store, shitty vintage store, good repair store.

I've never been to doctor flea, but that wasn't the market I had in mind. There's a few more whose names escape me, but I wouldn't mind checking them out.

I'm trying to figure out if I have a higher chance of finding something good at flea markets or garage sales. Logic would probably dictate garage sales, but I feel like your chances are lower.

>>2417653
I usually go to a flea market once a week and every time there is at least one guy going around with his phone out, checking game prices. He'll always start his offer at 1 buck a game. It fucking works once in a while too.

>>2417660
The game has actually been pretty valuable for an N64 game for a while now. I sold a copy of it for like 60 bucks about 7 years ago when things weren't as inflated.

For some reason it's just not that common of a game, so it's worth that much. Don't know if they just didn't make many copies or what.

>>2417717
To be honest, I'd probably have my phone out, but I'd try to hide it or just check it away from the booth.

However offering one dollar is pretty ridiculous. Do most people just tell him to fuck off?
Are you this person?

>>2417718
>Don't know if they just didn't make many copies or what.
Probably. I think that series is way more popular in Japan. So there must be more Japanese cartridges than English.

It's just funny to me though because that game really didn't review that well. I mean I love it and this fucker to death, but it's by no means a great game.

Fun though.

>>2417729
Usually the vendors will just say no and say their price. I ask the vendors first before even making an offer, but as a white guy in a mexican flea market I think they up the price on me. Usually able to get to a good value though. A lot of the vendors don't even know english so it makes it hard sometimes.

>>2417794
No deals left near me

That is a 3DO? He wants $30, I should go get that right?

>>2417667
So I made my way down to Gamesmania today.

It was alright. The guys there seemed pretty chill and friendly. It feels like a middle ground between Iceman, and game centre. Some of the games were cheaper than Ice man, some were more expensive. Their import section was pretty nice though.

But you're right about their prices being weird. Most places ask for 10-15 dollars for a cart only copy of Dragon's Quest/Warrior 1, but these guys were asking for 25 dollars.

Gonna try looking at surplus stores next. There was one on Queen that's probably got stuff in it, but moving anything in the piles will probably cause some kind of cave in.

>>2418912
Make sure it works, but yeah. Loose those things go for upwards of 100 bucks. If it's cib it's worth substantially more.

However if it doesn't work, it's worth jack all.

>>2414438
que tiene de malo?

>>2413895
Le Bon Coin (The Good Corner in French). Good Dreamcast games for only 30€ (33$), near french riviera.

>>2416541
i feel you bostonbro

Going to add two vendors I saw at the Brampton Flea Market ( smells like shit there )

>The Video Game Specialist.
>Overall not bad prices to be honest. Selection of retro stuff isn't crazy, but the prices are decent. Nice staff.

>Game Hoard.
>Selection of PS1 games are crazy, other stuff is okay. Prices seem to be average. Definitely has a lot of accessories. Nice staff. He won't be afraid to give you a discount if you're nice and shit.

Thought I'd add those two. Also, I'm going to Anime North tomorrow as well. Pretty excited.

>>2417717
I actually just whip out my phone infront of them. I couldn't give less of a fuck if they feel uncomfortable. If they want to remain relevant in this Retro Game business bullshit, they need to learn to not give jew prices.

I'm in the Inland Empire.

>>2419730
i have one of those somewhere in my basement or at my sisters house. it's pretty fun

>>2419480
I think you're going the wrong direction, these vendors are mexican guys that get their stuff from cleaning out garages or something, if they have games it's usually 3-5 bucks.

The guy I'm talking about is a reseller i see around that'll look up games on his phone so he can cherry pick the lot. We're all cherry picking, but at least give the guy the $5 if the game is worth $50.

>>2419730
I want one of those so bad, there's one listed but the guy wants me to also buy 5 Atari consoles and a bunch of other junk for $500. The vectrex doesn't even come with games.

I can't tell if this is legit or not, the price seems awfully low:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/vgd/5035440261.html

>>2419730
I'm bummed, some dude was selling one a couple months back for $100 but I was slow on the draw.

>>2420831
looks like he just wants to get make some room. Offer him a 100 bucks and get it out of his way for him.

I had a thought.

I don't know if there's much of a retro scene in France and Switzerland, but I wonder if the French versions of the games are more than the English versions.

In North America (and I assume the UK), it's worth pretty much nothing if the game is in French or German.

Just wonder if it's flipped.

>>2420919
I'm tempted to but I don't have any space myself. I hope it finds a nice home.

>>2421081
Dang, I live in the area and would love to get it given the price, but I think the person I live with would kill me if I bought another arcade cab.

Theres a Sega Multimega in the local Charity Shop but they want £70 for it.

>>2421216
Aren't they worth at least 200 dollars though? Doesn't seem that bad to me.

Anyone else going to garage sales tomorrow in hopes of finding anything?

>>2413907
>>2413909

I see mostly mediocre titles, so......nope

>>2414295
Good selection of games, but yeah, overbloated price maybe a $100

>>2415129
>>2415074
>>2414664
>>2414496
>>2414295
>>2413907
>>2413909
>>2415284
>>2416438

why is this not illegal, regulations?

>>2421339
because people can charge what ever price they want?... it's morally wrong but why would it be illegal?

>>2421339

Kill yourself please you are the cancer ruining freedom

>>2421339
How old are you/what third world country are you from?

>>2421325
I did end up buying this, it came out to about 2 bucks a game. Plus $10 per console. A lot of the games need a good cleaning, but yeah the games aren't anything special, wasn't really worth it.

>>2414496
here's the youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wglJd_bZZjo

>>2419730
Me too man. Where are you located? Have you been to some new retro game spot in Ontario called Pixel Vault?

>>2421479
I wonder why he stopped at NES and SNES, he might as well have done the whole shebang.

>>2421605
i thought the same thing
greedy and lazy
not too uncommon a combination

>>2421560
>There's a place called Ontario in the States
Lame.

This lot of games showed up today. Seller says best offer takes it. He must be a reseller or something because he has posted everything the picture separate at one time. Almost always double the average ebay price.

>>2421613
Half the lake is ours, bub.

This actually isn't too bad. Anyone with the original box and manual tend to jump to triple digits automatically.

>>2421613
Bruh that Ontario is in LA, literally on the opposite side of the map.

Still lame.

Also, it's garage sale weekend. I've got 6 lined up in one area. Pretty pumped, hopefully I find something. Good luck to everyone else out there.

>>2422189
So after getting up at six and pretty much being the first everywhere, I only got a boxed Animal Crossing for the Gamecube for 5 bucks.

I'm glad I got something, but I'm a bit sad that was the only video game related thing I saw at any of the garage sales I went to.

>>2414139
fucking jack bros is worth MORE than that lot is.
try to hit $125 and call it a day.

>>2414959
this is why I stick to flea markets.
not /vr/, but i got a blue 3DS for like $3 because the people were dumb.

also got a free TG-16 and games along with an NES lot with 30 games including mega man 5 for $70

>>2416134
PS1 MvC sucks so much ass.

>>2418950
>que tiene de malo?
Too expensive, I'd take a maximum of 80$, since all burned games.

>>2420831
>awfully low
jesus christ i'd go pick up that thing now if i didn't live across the country.

>>2416516
y-you too bro?

>>2416372
i have a perfect example
look at Truxton for the Genesis and fucking Mark from CGR ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT IT. Price shot up, boxed copy some 10 years ago was nothing, then about 2012 or so, it start going up. Loose is $40 and CIB is $70.

Any time anyone with a fanbase starts to talk about a game, they copies start to dwindle and the prices shoot up because SUPPLE N DEMUND. Fucking Truxton was a $9 CIB, I just checked my price book from 2006.

I should really spend time and upload a YT vid of me just rattling off prices from this thing, it will make you CRY.

>>2422540
Apparently every time Pat talks about Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat, it goes up in value a bit.

>>2422540
I'd watch/listener if you have a nice voice.
>>2422527
I'd like to go to flea markets, but I just feel like all the Toronto ones suck.

Now, I could be totally wrong, I've never been to any yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were charging reseller prices. It costs money to own a booth after all.

I find I also get stuff for much better prices at garage sales. Problem is garage sales don't always have anything vidya related.

>>2421081
you are me two years ago when I found a near mint Final Fight cab for $50. fucking insane deal and I had no way to haul it or space in my house. I was debating on getting a mini fridge, because honestly, Final Fight or food?

>>2422102
that is a damn nice price.
if anything I tend to be forgiving of CIB that is lower than the original retail price.

>>2422562
to be fair, that game is pretty fun.
and super offroad too.

>>2422567
the trick with flea markets is to get there as soon as they open. its the only way i've gotten some of the shit I have now and you at least beat the resellers, but you also have competition from other collectors.

I have a group of guys I walk around with at my market. we grab up nearly everything fun or expensive and then divide it up at the end of the day. usually it goes into who needs for their collection and who wants for their collection.

like I found a box with TONS of N64 games in it, at least 30-40 games and 2 systems. had pretty much all the popular or expensive titles in it, CBF Mario's, Banjo's lots of CIB games etc etc. I took CBF, Paper Mario and Kirby 64 because I knew someone else who was looking for them and left everything else for them to take.

Sometimes we trade with each other, but we try to stay one step ahead of the resellers and hoarders. hate hoarders more than anything, one guy was trying to be nice I guess and he has a nice collection, but its like "do you even PLAY any of those games?"

>>2414014
sup italy

Found a cute little brunette with king sized cans to tie up and torture me on CL

>tfw nobody posting in my area except for dealers
I don't even try anymore. Just flea markets and garage sales mostly. I found this today, is it any good?

Nothing /vr/, literally nothing. There's like 6 listings and they're all for current or last gen stuff.

>>2423230
oh sweet dude!
you found the multiplayer adapter for the turbografx 16 and with the box.

>>2423251
is it the multiplayer adapter for the turbografx 16 with the box?
I thought it's a turbotap.

>>2423241
same here
only bundle i saw in an area near me was what i thought to be a good deal and then I recoiled when I found it was too good to be true

https://poconos.craigslist.org/vgm/5036652804.html

>>2423254
that is what the turbotap is, a multi controller adapter for the system because NEC was stupid as fuck and only put 1 fucking port on the system.

least the 3DO can daisychain the controllers off one another.

There's a 3DO nearby for $90, with two controllers and a copy of Total Eclipse. There's also a Pikachu N64 for $80.

>>2423504
Not worth $90 at all. I got one CIB (worn, but still good shape) with 6 or 7 games for $35 after talking him down from $50. This was last year in Portland, OR. Nobody is really collecting 3DO.

I think this guy wants old arcade machines.

>>2423823
God I hate people that post the same ad every 12 hours for days (if not weeks) on end. They don't seem to realize the reason no one is buying their shit is because the price is too high. They just keep it the same.

There was this guy on CL who kept reposting his Bionicles ad for 2 years. I'm dead serious, he's been trying to sell these things (not even the good ones either) for 2 years and he's never changed the fucking price.

More on topic, I wonder if people actually respond to those ads?

>>2423848
I wonder, is there some way to automate the reposting? Unless the guy has a mental deficiency you'd think after the 5th repost he'd either decide to lower the price or realize they aren't going to sell. Shit like that just irritates me because all it does is give a bad idea to new sellers of the same/similar items and encourages them to ask an obscene amount as well.

I think some people would rather go broke than think they undersold their junk or that a buyer got a better deal than they did.

>>2423852
>I wonder, is there some way to automate the reposting?
Depends if the ad posting requires the user to solve a captcha. If not, I don't think it'd be to hard to set up a "bot" that posts the ad every [x] number of hours.

I'm sure it can be done even if there's a captcha, but I haven't heard any methods of how to get around it.

>a buyer got a better deal than they did.
Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if all of these people are trying to profit after stupidly paying full price for something.

>>2423519
Get out of Portland. It's hard enough to buy around here with all the hipsters without having to worry about another retro player.

>>2423861
Sorry duder, I'm a native. I go between here and Seattle hitting up thrift stores and collecting this stuff.

>>2423876
Fine, but up and down 82nd is mine.

>>2423848
That's actually a guy wanting to buy your odd arcades and retro games. He posted that exact ad in every category. He's an obvious reseller, he has a ton of ads he renews everyday.

>>2423909
Keep it, enjoy your hookers and meth.

>>2421560
I'm in Victorville. :-)

>>2414014
How much does he want for just the games?

>trying to find a crt on craigslist when my goodwill had none.

>>2424092
150 bucks? For a Sanyo!? Pfft.

>>2424092
A normal crt tv is not worth 150.

>>2424092
>>2424105
Are they worth anything? People dump them on the street all the time.

>>2414293
>Toronto

TO Anon here, it is fucking useless. I've been hardcore garage saling for about 5 years here, and each year it's getting drier and drier. Unless you're willing to get up at 5am and start hassling garage sale people who are not listing their sales online before they open you have no chance of finding any vr. There are too many fucking stores around here snagging everything. Every value village/ goodwill/garage sale is hawked by these shit eaters.

Toronto is too hipster centric to find a deal. Fuck living here.

>>2424092
Check the free section regularly. I was able to get an hd Sony for free. Took three of us to get it out the guy's house though.

>>2424880
Honestly I don't mind getting up early for the good stuff, but I agree about the fucking resellers.

I honestly wouldn't care if the people buying this stuff kept it for a collection or to play themselves. But it's annoying as fuck when everyone is trying to sell their NES with no games and a single controller for 70 dollars. It is pretty hipster, but I think it's shifting towards the Gamecube next. It'll be considered retro in after this generation is over, so I'd stock up on that shit now.

Anyhow, I'm gonna try again this weekend. Resellers can't be everywhere. What I really need is a friend to go to the opposite end of the garage sale/flea market and work their way down towards me.

Also, with regards to haggling, what exactly do you say? Don't people just flat out refuse prices lower than they're asking?

>>2425001
It's not "hipster" at all, it's simply people hearing about the retro gaming fad and trying to cash in. A lot of these sellers aren't bad, they just don't have a clue about the actual market value, they've heard of some SNES game selling for $300 so they think all games go for that. Fortunately you can just ignore those chucklefucks.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/vgm/5040144302.html

Thinking about making an offer of $100. That doesn't sound dickishly lowball, does it? That thing is yellowed as all hell.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/vgm/5039861458.html

Asking way too much for this

>>2414139
>If I don't respond I'm not interested

what an asshole

>>2425275
It's yellowed but that's a flaw with the plastic, not necessarily due to hanging out in the sun. I'd offer $125 since everything plus the box appears to be in great shape. Honestly I'd be surprised if it hasn't already sold for $150, though.

>>2425375
I was thinking if he didn't bite at $100, my next offer would be $120.

Looks like the ad was posted today, so he or she probably isn't too desperate yet. I'm going to see if it's up still sometime next week, then make contact. I mainly just want to get the console, then get a Super Everdrive. Seems pointless to be gouged to death on carts nowadays.

>>2425275
If its not gone already, offer $100 then settle on $125. Retr0bright actually works.

>>2425380
it'll be gone for sure.

http://providence.craigslist.org/vgm/5033007764.html

NE outside the cities is surprisingly good for retro.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/vgm/5000935820.html Pac-Man arcade cabinet

>>2425570
That is a pretty good price for an NES.

My decently sized town never has fucking anything. I managed to get a great score and when I told /vr/ they got butthurt when I said it was a father selling off his kid's games while he was at college.

>>2426612
It's one thing if the kid didn't want them anymore, but it's another thing entirely if he didn't know about it, and his father went behind his back.

>>2426612
>when I told /vr/ they got butthurt

Why is Kijiji most active in the late hours?

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/vgm/5011451209.html

>$1000
I know that SA limited edition is rare and all...but the kiosk doesn't even have the feet or tele.

>>2428075
Is it just me, or did a bunch of retro shops just spring up in Ontario these past few weeks? I swear there weren't as many as before.

Desperate page 9 bump.

>>2426612
That was almost certainly me fucking with you, anon.

I do that here a lot and it always works because /vr/ is gullible as hell.

Autist selling it wont tell me what hes looking to get for it so I offered and got "lol"

Told me "this is the holy grail of board games in perfect condition ive seen them sale in ok conditions for 250 mine is complete and IMMACULATE"

I found a complete one on ebay for 179 and free shipping though.

>>2432051
I hate that bullshit. If they want to make the other guy offer first, least they can do is be nice about it. Send the guy the ebay listing and tell him to fuck off.

>>2432082
Thats exactly what I did and he never responded until I told him "Next time dont be condescending to the people trying to give you money"

Then he got butt flustered

But seriously, I dont need the game that badly, just thought it would be cool to have

>>2414023
>>2414052
I wouldn't pay more than $20 for that. I just got a heavy sixer and a box of games for $20 at a garage sale a few weeks ago. Yesterday I got a 2600 jr in the box with matching serial number with about 10 - 15 games most of wahts in that list for $22. I only took it because of the box and it being complete. Had the manual and Ac adapters box.

>>2416083
I feel bad for whatever sucker shows up to one of these muggings by appointment in black neighborhoods, because it's always in shitty ghettos with deals that are too good to be true like a brand new current gen system for $1.

>>2434046
I wonder how often that actually happens.

>>2432051

i really hate how in 210 anything mario and zelda is worth a small fortune to them, buncha retards at flea markets trying to sell SMB/DH for $20

Just got this in a bundle of SNES games. Use to be a Mario All Stars. Got a repro of Clocktower though, not a total loss.

>There's a neighbourhood garage sale
>Go to at least 30 houses
>None of them have anything older than Wii era stuff
I hate Toronto.

first retro thing I could find for a quick search. Is this a repro cart?

I have no intention of buying it, but the color is throwing me. $9.

>>2438878
I think it's just the lighting. Nine is a bit much for craigslist, can be found cheaper on ebay.

>>2437995
i did the same thing today, went to a couple of towns, visited a bunch of houses and none of them had any game shit.
totally blew my mind

Los Angeles, CA and here are my findings.

>>2438994
>For sale is an original Nintendo NES System with 5 Controllers, a brand new Zapper and 6 Games! Model No. NES-001 with two original controllers, 1 NES Max controller, 2 Aklaim wireless infrared controllers, Nintendo RF switch, AC adapter, antenna/cable switch, owners manual and other manuals (1 large Nintendo poster) and the following games;
Dr. Mario
Bump' n' Jump
Q-Bert
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tetris

>The console works perfectly. The original controllers weren't responding, maybe I didn't have them set up correctly. The NES Max controller works perfectly. The two wireless controllers have not been tested.

>>2438912
Not only that, I had a humorous encounter with a father of a house.
Right after I got there, he said "Let me guess, you're looking for videogames?"

I laughed and said yeah, and he told me I fit the type, which is kind of funny. But that also probably means there were a few other people looking for the same thing.

Anyway, some new thrift store popped up in a country town a go to a lot, I'm going to see if they've got anything.

litrally the only post on my local craigslist

What a fucking snake.

>using craigslist
>going to a strangers house
>getting murdered and chopped into little pieces and thrown into a river

>>2442612
>all for videogames

>>2442606
Lol, didn't even ask for Earthbound or Hagane.

>>2442612
Ha-ha-ha you watch too much Dexter. That was your last mistake, mate.

>>2442612
Don't go alone. Meet in public when possible. I've got some nice shit off cl: my NEC monitor, a decent condition Lost World arcade cab, a mediocre condition HotD cab, and a very good condition NeoGeo candy cab.

This is the first result of my local craigslist vidya section
http://barrie.craigslist.ca/vgm/5049675422.html
(no image to post)

>>2442872
That's why no one goes to Barrie.

>>2442606
Why? Did you cut off the part where he says "Got old games in your closet? I 'll pay you $10 for certain games!"

>>2443118
if only that was a mark II sega genesis stick. really miss mine.

>>2414014
I've found some good stuff on Kijiji. I got Crystalis, Dragon Warrior 3, and Startropics 2 CIB in mint shape for $45.

I also got Romance of The Three Kingdoms 1&2, 8 Eyes, Destiny Of An Emperor, Heroes of The Lance, 7th Saga, and Nobunaga's Ambition: Lord Of Darkness for $90, I looked up ROTK 2 a couple weeks ago and found that it's $90 alone.

>>2417621

There's a Value Village, one block west of Landsdowne Station. I found Metroid Prime 3 there for $5 last week.

>>2443197
>Startropics 2 CIB
Probably the easiest nes game to find CIB, like new. It wasn't the last game released for the system, but it was the last big one. I remember seeing a bunch of them at Toys R Us for $10, well after everyone had moved on to the snes.

How expensive would it be to get the power cord?

I posted it on /v/ when it was $20 and they said go for it.

>>2443268

I'm pretty sure the power cord is interchangeable with a lot of others, as some kind of industry standard. PS2, PS3, Xbox all work.
Go for it.

>>2443268
they're ~$20 on ebay, but you can use playstation power cord in the meantime

>>2443110
Because I honestly didn't see that part.

>>2443268
>>2443272
Looks like it's keyed, not that they're some hard to find proprietary connection.
Squared on one side, round on the other.

>>2443268
The Dreamcast needs a polarized power cord. See pic related where one of the two connectors is square.

>>2443329
These are like $5 at your local hardware store. Buy two.

>>2443272
>>2443276
Thank you so much you guys, I guess now I have to get started on collecting the games.

>>2443328
The connector is keyed, but the power supply isn't. It can take non-polarized power just fine.

>>2416083

I don't know if you're serious, but people put $1 because they're not sure of the price and are looking to barter than just sell a product and end it at that.

>>2443342
Good to know. Thanks.

>>2443342
So what does that mean for me (the buyer). Do I need to cash out for the missing cords, or do I get one at a hardware store?

>>2443485
You can use any AC cord as long as it fits. I had an odd one that was square shaped on both ends, I just shaved a bit off with a knife and it fit in the plug just fine.

>>2443485
Look through your junk drawer. You might already have the power cord.

>>2443336
From what I understand it's actually incredibly easy to burn games to a blank disc, and use them in the dreamcast.

If you bought your computer in the last 5 years, it should have a burner built into the optical drive.

It works, just some minor damage on a back corner. That's not a bad deal for $300 is it?

>>2436531
Use some fine steel wool to clean it, either 000 or 0000 will work.

>>2444469
Look at the third pin from the right. It's gone.

Hahaha. Oh dear. Talk about optimism.


http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ele/5038574670.html

>>2444464
300 for any arcade title is a steal in any condition, in my opinion. Do it.

>>2444503
Two photos. Pretty much the same angle.
I guess you can get a quasi 3D effect with it.

why the FuCk should I buy from a website which looks like it's stuck in the 1990s?

>>2444548
It gets the job done. Would you prefer flash animation, rounded corners, pop-up menus, etc?
What purpose would they serve? Do you shit on Google because it's little changed from 15 years ago? Why don't they put up a nice photo and trending topics like Bing?

Besides, I wager most people looking to buy stuff on CL just go to the search box and type in "ipad" or whatever they're looking for.

>>2444548
Because for certain items, it's the best place to buy and sell locally without paying any overhead or fees. You can meet the seller and physically test the item before buying. This is vastly preferable to eBay. I've had some very good experiences buying on CL.

>>2444561
No I would prefer a responsive web design, it shows that the company is professional. This site just looks shady as hell.
>>2444584
>meeting people from the internet
Ha, no chance.

>>2444601
I wish Craigslist would change their layout to be more mobile friendly.

>>2445652
Eh, that doesn't seem too bad to be honest, the games come with the boxes.

>>2424092
shit man, i couldn't sell a CTR for anymore than $10. my recycling center has TONS OF THEM

got all this shit for $100
and at another place I got for $25
orange N64 set, psOne w/ lcd screen and car charger, plat SP, ds lite and games for everything

love my area sometimes

>>2445726
I'm very jelly.
>>2445702
Yeah they're not really uncommon yet. It's hilarious seeing people trying to sell them for anything over 10 bucks.

>>2445740
nice thing about that grab was everything was barely used, 1 or two things were never opened either, like that game genie and manual being new in box.

http://austin.craigslist.org/vgm/5051812075.html

Doesn't seem too bad.

http://austin.craigslist.org/vgm/5051452935.html

This guy seems delusional though. A lot of these games seem to be going for significantly less on ebay, unless theyre CIB or something.

>>2444601
I must say I am shocked that there is someone on a site like 4chan who has never heard of craigslist. Are you in the US?

Anyway, if you're careful, you aren't going to get robbed or shanked or raped or whatever. Just look for ads that seem legit (no VERY CHEAP GAMES ALL KINDS NO PHOTOS TONIGHT ONLY ads), meet somewhere public (preferably during daylight hours), and bring a friend or relative if possibe or at leat let someone know where you're going. If you are really paranoid, don't bring any credit cards and only take the cash needed to buy the item and a small amount of safety cash.

>>2445726
game genie you motherfucker

i have mine

$15 DC guys here. It got sold to someone else. I am 300% mad right now.

How much can I sell Pokemon Silver, box+manual for in Toronto?

Would trading it for a cart of Link To The Past or Zombies Ate My Neighbors be a fair trade?

Winnipeg sucks for retro right now, so here's Fargo or some shit. http://brainerd.craigslist.org/vgm/5026591337.html

>>2422778
That's a man, baby.

>>2448427
If it's complete in box, I'd say 40-60 dollars is the average asking price.

Personally, I'd sell it on ebay, then just use the money from that to try and get Link to the Past or ZAMN.

I think most "retro" stores sell Link to the past (loose cart) for about 50-70 dollars, depending on the store. I think 60 is the average asking price here.

Bump.

Last bump.

I'll post some stuff from a reseller. He wants $150 for this dreamcast stuff. I have no clue, is that a good deal?

$425 for this NES stuff, the games seem decent but I dont think $425 decent.
--Games----
Metroid, Zelda, Robocop 3, kung Fu, Skate or Die 2, Stealth, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the arcade game, Double Dragon 3, Ghosts n Goblins, Smash tv, tetris, millipede, Teenage mutant ninja turtles, breakthru, snakes revenge, mario bros/duck hunt, tecmo bowl, spy hunter, bionic commando, silent service, 1942, super mario bros 2, dream master, mario bros/ duck hunt/ world class track meet, bad news baseball, california games, cabal, the goonies 2, super mario bros 2, tale spin, the adventures of tom sawyer, jackal, top gun, super mario bros 3, startropics and another copy of top gun.
!!!!Gargoyles quest, contra and dogbone controller have sold!!!

>>2454869
No way, no how.

>>2454878
A pretty middling lot for the most part, and that asking price is ridiculous. It sounds like he's piecing them out, though. Little Nemo is a great game.

Finally found a new crazy one in my area.
Games are DK Country 3 & NHPLA Hockey

>>2455164
Dude of course it's extensive. That thing is an Antique!

I'm wonder if sometimes they accidentally hold 0 to long?

>>2454915
Same guy, pretty clear he is pulling high ebay prices. He reposts almost everyday. I really love the use of tags on craigslist.

r sale I have some of the best games for the SNES!
PLEASE READ PRICES BEFORE CALLING!

Contra 3- $50
Super Mario RPG- $60
Zelda a link to the past- $40
Mega Man X- $40
Super Mario Kart- $40
Super Mario All Stars/ Mario World Combo Cartridge- $50
Starfox- $25
Battletoads Double Dragon- $45
Donkey Kong Country- $30
Donkey Kong Country 2- $25
Donkey Kong Country 3- $27
Street Fighter 2 Turbo- $20
Street Fighter Alpha 2- $35
Super Street Fighter 2- $25
The Lion King- $20
Super Punchout- $30
Final Fight- $20
Final Fight 2- $45
Breath Of Fire- $35
F Zero - $15

CASH ONLY! NO TRADES! NO SHIPPING!

Call or text show contact info


nes, snes, n64, gamecube, wii u, gameboy, color, advance, pocket, virtual boy, ds, 3ds, xl, new3ds, xbox 360 one, xbone, playstation, ps1, ps2, ps3, ps4, atari, jaguar, classic, retro, vintage, sega, saturn, genesis, dreamcast, game gear, vita, psp

What do you guys think?
I don't remember red is the rare one.

All the consoles and controllers for $25, an extra 20 bucks for Mario Party 7 and Harry Potter. Weird values.

>>2455164
How frigging young do you have to be to consider that an antique, even in the figurative sense?

This isn't too bad

130 for an NES starter kit?

"Up for grabs is a nice NES Nintendo Entertainment System Bundle.
Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt, and Super Mario 3 are all included.

Everything you see in the pictures is included.

I just replaced the 72 pin connector on the NES console. The red power light still blinks sometimes and the system still requires a little "love tap" on the sides from time to time. Other than that, the system works great considering its age.

All the games and controllers have been tested and verified to work. The Zapper has NOT been tested. I cannot say for sure that it works. I do not believe that it will work on a flat screen. I think it needs a curved or tube tv to work. Don't quote me on that though. "

599.00

>>2414496
Alright. Now I've seen everything.

>>2457483
You can get cheaper on ebay if you're patient. And wtf, replaced the connector and it still doesnt work everytime? I boil old ones amd they work everytime.

>>2457483
>the system still requires a little "love tap" on the sides
What? You never need to slap a NES, or any console. There's no moving parts in it, but still.

>>2457538
crikey

>>2457538
>body : big

>>2457538
>>2457902
I was wondering what would break first.

$225 for this "starter collection". I can't see any reason for that price. Some good games but not that good.

>>2458867
where?

>>2459153
Modesto.

Here's a bundle I kind of want but don't know if I can justify the money.

Today off craigslist I picked up a 4 slot Jamma Neo Geo MVS Cabinet with everything working and a new screen for $475, it also came with Samurai Shodown, Metal Slug, Metal Slug 3, and Art of Fighting. I don't know too much about cabinets and arcade motherboards, but I think that was a great deal.

>>2459303
That's awesome, wish I had space for one. Got pictures?

No price listed. So doesn't show a pic of it on but says its in good condition.

>>2459334
I think it's $150.
Trust me, I'm psychic.

>>2459334
I have this

>>2459329

Just one picture I took once I got it set up, my phone is charging now. The cabinet was originally for Xenophobe, but it was converted into a Neo Geo MVS one for some arcade in California back in the 90's.

>>2459343
I'm an idiot.

Damn I want an arcade cabinet.

>>2444548
You're not buying from the website. Also with the same logic why the fuck are you here? 4chan isn't exactly the flashiest, bootstrappingest experience on the web.

>>2459386
I'm guessing it has about 100 more games?

>>2459386
Best charge dat phone

>>2416717
I had a neighbor that was trying to sell me one and a Street Fighter 2 hyper fighting cabinet for $500 firm in 2008. Would've bought just like I would've bought EB at Sears for 35.99 on sale back in the late 90s, but I didn't know shit was gonna get this out of hand. Glad I held onto to my conkers mint cib I bought at EB years ago for -$19.99 because I traded in some Shitty GameCube games like Spider-Man and Wrestlemania X-8 for it. Never have known the value if it wasn't for some watchmojo video. Could have easily passed on it, but I remember renting the game and not beating it. So I traded games in for it.

*Earthbound *EB Games

>>2459386
Picture
>>2459391
I'm on it

>>2459442

>>2459447
Not a bad group of games, but that doesn't even cone near $500 if priced out does it?

Le $30 profit man

>>2459452
Not bad, considering eBay prices for Lucina and Robin

>>2459447
Nice collection of games at least. Most lots are shitty EA titles and a Barbie game. Damn expensive tho.

>>2421409
Most third world countries have looser copyright laws and enforcement.

I guess this is a knockoff snes? Is it like a yobo?

Gee I wonder what stupid shit's on my local craigslis-
>Steel Battalion controller + XBOX for $100
FUCK

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

>>2459525
Oh, and this. Listed as a lot of games cib/loose for $49.

Yeah I'm calling this motherfucker first thing tomorrow.

>>2459540
Not texting/emailing now to ensure you're first in line

>>2459547
Oh, I emailed him. No number, left mine. Hope he's not listing it as a lot and trying to sell off individual games because the retardese was hard to parse on the posting.

>>2459540
Report back and fuck you.

found this on craigslist a couple weeks ago. still funny.

>>2459540
To bad the seller is going to try to sell you Mortal Kombat II cib for $49 to lure you in. Everything will be $100 and above and "hurr durr I know what it's worth don't try to lowball me". That or some "rare" Brazilian NFL 94' not pictured.

At that price, I guess $200 is a bargain.

>>2459540
HOLY FUCK THOSE GAMES

>>2459379

Holy fuck I member that game being at my local movie theatre and I never knew until recently that it was related to aerosmith. Like what the hell man.

>>2423513
Damn, that's not bad.

I'd take that at that price and tell him he can just go ahead and keep the shitty sports games.

>>2457463
Honestly if you think about it, consoles should be the cheapest part of getting into retro collecting.

There are more consoles out there than there are even the most common game, even an NES compared to SMB/Duck Hunt.

you've been warned

someone near me is so batshit retarded they are trying to sell games they got for free from cereal boxes for $10 a pop

25 € for this (apparently) fully working italian pong console from the very late 70s. I like the design by the way.

Found a listing for an Atari 7800 with 70+ games for $150. I'm not familiar enough to call out anything of value.

>>2460146

175 americaneuros for repros. What the fuck.

Some of you said I was a fool for being opposed to repros. Well fuck, and I'm pretty sure it's going to catch up.

>>2460209
That's actually not bad. You could turn around and piecemeal it out for more.

>>2460209
Atari games are cheap and easy to buy in lots. That's really overpriced, though it's a good assortment of titles.

>>2460218
I wouldn't resell any of it besides duplicates. I just don't own anything Atari and was curious on his pricing.

>>2420942
>>2420942
I can tell you for France, yep the retro fever is hitting hard too, we have our retro games shops, ours resellers, even selling at yardsales, so as soon as you see one you can assume there's no more games to grab.
Games "in english" (non pal if I understood correctly) can be expensive, mostly if they are US exclusives, but since they aren't pal and often need an adaptator or a mod, they aren't as expensive as pal games for the simple reason that there ain't enough demand for US games.
Also as soon as it's a pal game it comes with french/netherlands/german/english version, I don't know a lot of French-only games, do you ?
I can also tell you that jap games worth nothing here.

>>2460313

Fellow french here. It's true that the prices are on the rise, and that they are some major reseller bastards (like that guy at Lille's braderie trying every year to sell loose Yoshi's Story for like 50$), but it mostly people putting a random price on games they know nothing about.

And you can still get lucky: last year I found Ninja Gaiden 1 for a couple of euros, Gabriel Knight and Phantasmagoria for 2€ (complete in box), etc...

>>2460313
>french exclusives
I think there's a couple on a lot of systems. Some Asterix games, for one.

>>2460336

There's also Saint Seya on the Nes. The game is terrible but it has a something that can't make me hate it.

>>2460337
Yeah, that makes sense. The only Saint Seiya game we've gotten in the US is one of the PS3 ones.

Wonder if europe got any mazinger games or anything exclusive. I know italy or somewhere loves that shit.

>>2460325
>major reseller bastards
Yeah, they're everywhere, the worst thing is that I go to a lot of yardsales (lower normandy fag) and every time there another reseller, I rarely see the same person twice, as if they're reproducting or something.
And when you come early you can see them buying absolutely anything videogames related, as this guy who bought randomly game cube memory cards / snes games / game boys.
I mean damn, I found one day a bag full of N64 games and consoles, this old lady was asking for 50€ (2 N64 and like 20 games) and I just picked up what I was looking for.
>And you can still get lucky
Yeah, of course, if you go at 6 am, I have made some good deals too, but you gotta be fast, spot that one guy asking for videogames at every seller and overtake him, but hey it's part of the game I guess and I still like it, but it sometimes makes me rage so hard...

>>2460336
>>2460337
Well, so I guess >>2420942 was wondering for pal games...

>>2460405

The situation looks pretty bad on your side. Here (Nord Pas-de-Calais) on every decent sized flea market/yard sale you will encounter one typical muslim thug (along with a few mates, 'aight) selling a lot of random (and I mean really random, like fucking girls and horses games) games for modern systems... I wonder if that's common to other parts of the country and if that counts as a reseller, or a receleur :^) ...

Anyway, keep fighting the good fight man, if you stop those fuckers will get even more games.

Penny Racers $15
Zelda Ocarina of Time (GOLD Cartridge) (RARE) $100
Harvest Moon 64 $60
Star Wars Naboo $15
Blast Corps $10
Mace $10
Zelda Ocarina of Time $35
Kirby $35
NFL Quarterback club 98 $5
Madden 99 $5
Quest 64 $50
Dr Mario $30
Extreme G $10
South Park $20
Star Wars Episode one Racer $15
Star Fox $35
Pokemon Snap $30
All Star Tennis 99 $10
Zelda Majora's Mask $75
Turok $10
Toy Story 2 $15
Quake $20
Quake 2 $25
Mario 64 $50
Mario Kart 64 $50
NBA Showtime $10
Mario Golf $45
Star Wars Shadows of the Empire $15
NHL 99 $15
V Rally $10
1080 Snowboarding $15
Battletanx $20
WCW vs NWO Revenge $5
Golden Eye $35
Zelda Majoras Mask (Holagram Edition Rare) $175
Perfect Dark $20
WCW vs NWO World Tour $5
Donkey Kong 64 $35
Doom $20
Wave Race $15
WCW Mayham $10
Jet Force Gemini $15
Diddy Kong Racing $40
Turok 2 $20
WWF Warzone $5
Conkers Bad Fur Day (MINT LABELS) $165
Paper Mario $60
Forsaken $10
WWF Attitude $10
Mario Party 1,2$,3 (ALL Hard to find, Mint Condition) $400
Star Wars Roque Squadron (Game only) $20
Super Smash Bros (MINT) $80
Twisted Edge Snowboarding $10
Ken Griffey Jr Baseball $10
San Francisco Rush $20
NBA Courtside $5
F1 Grand Prix $5
Fx Sports College Hoops $5
NFL Quarterback Club 2000 $5
Walalie Golf $5
Fifa 64 $10
Star Wars Rouge Squardon (COMPLETE in box) $30

What a faggot.

>>2460453
Not as bad, you just have to wake up earlier on sundays, but having seen the rise of the price on yardsales on the last years, I can't help being mad when I see those resellers who didn't even exist like 5 years ago when no one gave a shit about videogames.
I'm just wondering how much games they manage to sell every sunday, because they're here like very week as if it was really paying off.

>Muslim thug
>like fucking girls and horses games
kek'd, here it's more like fedora-wearing retro-store keeper wannabes ("Hey this one is listed at 100€ on ebay, you're doing a very good deal at 95€ and won't find it anywhere else, trust me"), and / or random 50-60 years old guys with random prices (like anything videogames related worth gold) and sometimes stickers on games like "omg super rare" / "impossibletofind" on TMNT1 nes games as if they're trying to justify their 50€ stickers.

Anyway, good to know there are frenchfags on here, I'll try to post on bst sometime.

But to stick to the thread, frenchfags should know that on the toutcash website you can find some pretty acceptable deals (I recently bought dynamite headdy MD and nightmare creatures 2 for less than 8€ each).

>>2414496
THERE ARE NO WORDS

>>2460551

Thanks for the website; those shops sometimes have very nice surprises (a friend of mine found King's Field IV for 1€).

And yeah, you're right about those people thinking anything video games related worth gold. I've lost count of how many times I had to ask twice for the price of zelda nes/64 games because I thought I heard it wrong, just to be answered: "hey it's a gold version, it's rare!"...

>"hey it's a gold version, it's rare!"
Makes me think of those kids on school playgrounds getting ripped off because some other kids trade holographic pokemon cards with entire decks cause it shines and so it must be rare.

>>2443268
>>2443328
I just use a ps1 supply with mine

>>2459540
well? you get ahold of him?

>>2460482
contact him and act interested. waste thi faggots time

>>2460209
$2 a game, plus a 7800 system. Not bad to launch a collection.
Some will argue certain titles are dirt common and should only cost you pennies, but factor in convenience, and all is good. You're getting it all in one sweep and not dozens of individual purchases.

>>2460858
Not a peep. Fucker probably realized he was sitting on a goldmine, unfortunately.

>>2461129
KIKE

>>2415265
Damn that's really neat, if that wasn't a NES but a car I would think there was a body on the truck. Nice deal.

This looks like a good deal if it works.

http://images.craigslist.org/00c0c_auFlAIbDQ6p_600x450.jpg

This looks like a good deal if it works.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/vgm/5059730881.html

>>2460482

But he knows "what he got!"