Just moved to the USA from the UK - Where do I buy a SNES ?

Post by **metpet** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:04 am

Any advice much appreciated.

I am obviously aware of eBay and such for buying systems, but am much too impatient for that - I need a system in my hands today !!

We have major chain stores in England where you can walk in and buy retro consoles on the spot. I've visited a few places in malls here which have had an impressive range of retro games, but not the systems themselves.

Could any of you good folks recommend any major retail chains that I could walk into and leave with a SNES in my hands ? I need to satisfy my retro gaming needs !!!

(I'm in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Thanks !

Post by **Cerulean** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:32 am

You can walk into any fleamarket and find a SNES to purchase.

Ill be getting one next week.

Post by **racketboy** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:30 am

Welcome!

You might want to try a Pawn shop as well.
An SNES might be a bit old for them, but if you're desperate, it might be worth a try.

Post by **bawitback** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:54 pm

Cerulean wrote:You can walk into any fleamarket and find a SNES to purchase.

Ill be getting one next week.

I went to all three in my area, seen none so far.

Post by **Cerulean** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:49 pm

oh man thats odd. I went into my fave'market and saw at least 5 original and 2 of the other version.

Post by **metpet** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:34 am

Thanks guys. I tried several yard sales and thrift shops and such (couldn't find any flea markets in the area)

I finally gave up and went via the eBay route. I found quite a nice example for $40 !

The games are much easier to find ! I have quickly assembed a collection of 15 good games

I've now exhausted all the local Graywhale stores (recommended by family retro games). Can anyone suggest any good (nationwide) stores to buy SNES games ? Or ideally, boxes SNES games ?

Thanks again !

Post by **Pullmyfinger** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:57 pm

owwwwwww $40

Post by **metpet** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:55 pm

You think $40 is high ?
Seemed to be the expected rate for a console that included all the cables, pads etc. with a couple of games.

Post by **Cerulean** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:52 am

I got a snes recently but the thing has a broken power plug and wont turn on. Anyone got one that they dont mind giving away(for a fee of course)?

Post by **Pullmyfinger** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:51 pm

Snes cost around $15 here with all cables $40 is just too much, even all of my DC's were way cheaper