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4024164 No.4024164 [Reply] [Original]

Where do you prefer to shop for your retro games?

I hate online shopping for used games (I hate buying used in general, but new isn't really an option for most old games anymore) because you never know what condition the games are going to be in when they arrive. There are a few local shops that I could visit, but the prices seem unreasonably high for their retro titles, and they're the kind of shop that puts price tag stickers on the cartridges.

What's the best option? What do you use?

>> No.4024180

>>4024164
I use eBay, since I don't like "hunting" and if I want something specific, I'm not going to waste my time looking for it, and just buy it.

I don't buy many games anymore. It's not worth the expense and I'm at a point where I feel like I've capped out.

>> No.4024532

>>4024164
Thrift stores, pawn shops, garage and yard sales, ebay, amazon sometimes, craigslist sometimes and emuparadise.

>> No.4024540

>>4024164
I get stuff almost exclusively at fleamarkets. I don't go there looking for just games so even if I don't find any I don't come away empty handed. It's not necessarily the "best" option but if you're patient and persistent you can rack up a good collection for pennies on the dollar compared to ebay.

>> No.4024549

There's a nice shop about an hour from me that usually has prices on-par with eBay, plus a good selection and a Neo-Geo MVS at the front door, so that's where I go the vast majority of the time.

Flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores are worth checking out for sure, though. Half the time all you find is a few hundred copies of NHL 94, but the occasional score makes it worth it.

>> No.4024628

>>4024164
ebay, various retro game sites, 'fleamarket' groups on facebook, couple general auction websites

I haven't seen 'retro' stuff in an actual physical store in over ten years, so it's all online for me. When I want something I start to lurk around the usual spots to see if anyone's selling it under the ridiculous "buy it now" prices

>> No.4024645

>>4024164
I use to goto pawnshops but then they started having ebay prices so its pointless now.

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4026670

Given the height of the prices of retro/any video games, especially in Australia, and divvying my time between Uni, work and my attempt at a social life, I'm happily resigned to occasional thrift store hunting.
Pic related, those are standard prices in my area.

>> No.4026730

In your situation your better off sticking to ebay or buying a everdrive cart.

>> No.4028102 [DELETED] 

I prefer retro stores that specifically sell the carts.
It is easier to judge the condition of the cart in person.

I have had really bad experience with online sellers, on one than more occasion got some carts that were in worse condition than pictured, or were clearly repros and were not labeled as repros on the purchase site.
(all repros are counterfeits btw)

>> No.4028107

I prefer retro stores that specifically sell the carts.
It is easier to judge the condition of the cart in person.

I have had really bad experience with online sellers, on one than more occasion got some carts that were in worse condition than pictured, and/or were roach motels, or were clearly repros and were not labeled as repros on the purchase site.
(all repros are counterfeits btw)

>> No.4028126

>>4024164
>(I hate buying used in general, but new isn't really an option for most old games anymore
You are exactly the kind of person who thinks repros are great.

>> No.4028164

>>4026670
Wew lad. Australia seems like a shit hole. Everything's expensive, no guns, and abos.

>> No.4028230

>>4028126
OP here.

I'm not sure what gave you that idea, but no, I don't like repo carts and I don't see the point of them. If I'm going to play a pirated version of a game, I might as well just use an emulator.

I just don't like used games. You never know where they came from

>> No.4028418

>>4028230
>I might as well just use an emulator.
As usual gramps is wrong. You are exactly the kind of person who is just fucking retarded.

>> No.4028429

>>4024180
This. Plus, I tend to find the best prices on ebay, as long as I'm patient. Every other outlet for resellers is well aware of the retro game hype and is pricing their shit accordingly. You're best off sniping an ebay auction or whatever. Good deals. Craigslist is garbage, now.

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4028737

>>4028418
>You're wrong, retard

What an excellent, convincing, and well thought out argument. You have definitely given me a lot to consider when reevaluating my stance on repo carts and emulation.

Thank you for your reply.

>> No.4029830

>>4028737
Thanks. Glad you've seen the error of your ways. Go forth and shitpost no more.

>> No.4030454

>>4028126

Repros are great. I don't give a fuck about others profiting off the communities free work. I'm just glad I can have Terranigma and Seiken Densetsu 3 as standalone cartridges that are usable on my SNES.