Created a Google map for retro game shops

Post by **Svovl** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:06 am

Hi all,
I thought it would be nice to have some way to easily located retro game shops around the world so I've created a google map, and I hope you guys will fill in the stores you know.

The map can be found here

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8& ... 71,360&z=1

When adding a store, please give a short description, the address and perhaps an URL for the website

- Svovl

Post by **Mozgus** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:24 am

I was searching recently and I was completely unable to find any game stores in my city that aren't part of nation wide chains where I'll never find good deals. Couldn't believe it.

Post by **Adderall** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 11:41 am

great idea!

would it be acceptable to put in locations of GoodWill stores and pawn shops? I do occasionally find neat gaming stuff there.

Post by **Svovl** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:37 pm

Yeah put in anything you see fit that somehow sells some retro gaming stuff :-)

Post by **Svovl** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:38 pm

No one has added any shops? that is sad – do we really have to buy all our games on eBay?

Post by **Scooter** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:17 pm

Svovl wrote:No one has added any shops? that is sad – do we really have to buy all our games on eBay?

Well you only started this thread yesterday. Personally, I couldn't quickly figure out how to add a location to your map so I gave up trying.

Post by **racketboy** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:13 pm

I haven't seen any shops in Michigan....

Post by **ubelaffe** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:48 pm

how are you supposed to add to the map?

Post by **SiW** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:38 pm

I just added the nearest store to me that I know of, but man! The interface for adding a new location is pretty bad. I know the pin marker I placed is not exactly where it should be, why can't I just add an address and have Google put it in the right place?!

Not that that's your fault Svovl, great idea

Post by **Svovl** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:36 am

ubelaffe wrote:how are you supposed to add to the map?

You press the 'edit' button in the left menu, then next to the map controls four icons appear. Use the icon looking like a upside-down drop of water to add stores to the map :-)