Classic Game Prices...Questionable.

[SpoonyBard]

As much as you think that you're the only one in town who collects, just remember that those used games got there from someone else trading/selling them.

Always pay attention to who trades stuff in while you're there. I picked up a lot of my rare NES stuff for pennies on the dollar from a guy who I met selling stuff in a local game shop. I ran into him downtown one day and he invited me to his house and let me look through his stuff, I offered him a few more bucks than the store did and now he calls me once every few weeks to unload stuff. The first night I went there I picked up about 40 good NES games for around $60.

I hate ordering off eBay/Amazon too unless it's something I want to play that day. I'd much rather hold out for a deal locally or on a forum.

[TheSSNintendo]

Reminds me of this one older couple at the flea market around here a few years ago. They were selling some old games for ridiculous prices. For example, a cart only copy of Ocarina of Time was going for somewhere between $20-$30 under a glass case with a few other games labeled "Rare" or something like that. And that's kinda crazy considering I saw OoT at a Gamestop in Northern VA that had at least 10-12 copies for at least $10 or something.

Same with the Press Start Video Games store here in town. Like the place, but no way is anybody going to pay $30 for a cart only copy of Contra. Shame that some indoor flea market nearby isn't around. They had some NES games going for between $5-$8, which of course I snagged Super C.

[Teh Lurv]

Same with the Press Start Video Games store here in town. Like the place, but no way is anybody going to pay $30 for a cart only copy of Contra.

Never underestimate the purchasing power of hipsters.

[ApolloBoy]

Never underestimate the purchasing power of hipsters.

Do hipsters even exist anymore? The term's been so overused now that it seems like only twats use the term these days.

[o.pwuaioc]

Never underestimate the purchasing power of hipsters.

Do hipsters even exist anymore? The term's been so overused now that it seems like only twats use the term these days.

Hipsters don't self-identify, unless it's ironic. But yes, they do exist. Lower Haight and The Mission in SF, Williamsburg and somewhat East Village in New York City, and all of Portland.

[Snatch1414]

Never underestimate the purchasing power of hipsters.

Do hipsters even exist anymore? The term's been so overused now that it seems like only twats use the term these days.

Hipsters don't self-identify, unless it's ironic. But yes, they do exist. Lower Haight and The Mission in SF, Williamsburg and somewhat East Village in New York City, and all of Portland.

How is Brooklyn for old games? My sister lives there and I usually end up there once a year. I'm sure NYC gives you more than a few places to hit up.