Buying Chrono Trigger---pricing question.

[Opa Opa]

What is the appealing part of owning a physical copy of the US version versus the JP version (and having a flash cart as well)?

It's really just a personal preference.

[...] I don't think I could justify spending several hundred dollars on a single game - I don't think I like any game that much.

Arcade Machines?

[D.D.D.]

What is the appealing part of owning a physical copy of the US version versus the JP version (and having a flash cart as well)?

It's really just a personal preference.

True but I just don't get it.

[...] I don't think I could justify spending several hundred dollars on a single game - I don't think I like any game that much.

Arcade Machines?

Yeah but that's kinda apples and oranges isn't it? Yeah yeah an arcade cab is a single game (unless we're talking NeoGeo cabs) as is Chrono Trigger but CT was $60~70 new versus an arcade machine usually starts out in the thousands of dollars.

[Opa Opa]

Yeah but that's kinda apples and oranges isn't it?

More like Apples and Giant Apples.

[darthmunky]

I bought a cart only copy along with Lufia for 75$ (So 37.50 each). I already had the box and map for it. Now I just need the booklet and it will be complete.

[Bradtemple87]

I bought a cart only copy along with Lufia for 75$ (So 37.50 each). I already had the box and map for it. Now I just need the booklet and it will be complete.

Thes a decent price, especially is the condition is solid.

[mobiusclimber]

I'm pretty sure I sold a CIB copy in vg condition last year for around $100 on Ebay. Has the price shot up on this recently?

[darthmunky]

VGPC has it listed as worth 45$ used
RarityGuide.com says it's worth 58$ loose, 226$ CIB, and 1370$ NIB

[mobiusclimber]

There's a current auction right now for complete (including map) Chrono Trigger for $110. I'm sure with a little patience and luck (and a good sniping program) you can get one cheaper than that.