A General Commentary on Collecting Sega

[BurningDoom]

You guys think that retro video game stores count as "the wild"? Really? That's like fishing in a stocked pond. Someone already stocked the shelves of the store with retro video games; it's not a surprise to find retro video games there.

Yard sales are more like "the wild" in that I may or may not find any retro video games at all. It's like fishing on the open ocean where I may or may not catch fish.

To an extent. But places like eBay and Amazon are lot easier to find the rare games, or even harder to find yet not quite rare games. Unless you're lucky, and you actually have a decent retro-store around you.

[brunoafh]

You guys think that retro video game stores count as "the wild"? Really?

Not really. That would contradict the meaning of the phrase.

[bacardipr05]

You guys think that retro video game stores count as "the wild"? Really?

Not really. That would contradict the meaning of the phrase.

I concur...

[pierrot]

You guys think that retro video game stores count as "the wild"? Really?

Not really. That would contradict the meaning of the phrase.

I concur...

I, for one, do not. My interpretation of "the wild" would be 'out in the real world,' and or, 'local.' As opposed to the sterile, controlled process of internet shopping. Inevitably, I don't see the nomenclature as that much of an issue: If one were to acquire a game for less than, or roughly equivalent to what he deems reasonable, does it really matter where it came from?

Aside from that, I believed the OP to be mostly concerned with whether or not others were able to find Sega stuff in their areas, locally. Thus, not having to deal with potentially stupid Ebay prices, shipping costs, excessive gas expenses, etc.

[aaron]

You guys think that retro video game stores count as "the wild"? Really?

Not really. That would contradict the meaning of the phrase.

I concur...

yeah i agree with that sentiment as well. it might be because i live in a large metropolitan area, and the stores are jam-packed with stuff at all times. granted the sega stuff is a little harder to come by but that doesn't mean it can't be had. plus some of these stores take in inventory from out-of-state warehouses...

i dunno, i think "the wild" consists of yard sales, flea markets, thrift stores, places that don't sell JUST video games (or media in general). to me, finding Gunstar Heroes CIB at a Salvation Army for $0.90 was a "wild" find, like shooting a gazelle in the jungle while exploring on your own. buying a copy of Shining the Holy Ark at a game store for $50 is like shooting an elephant on a safari.

[Hobie-wan]

Along those lines though, you're still 'hunting' down games by going out and looking for them, even if it is a watering hole where games are known to congregate. That's still very different than a global market like the internet where you push a button and it comes to you.

[MulishaSoldier929]

Maybe we need 3 dedicated categories. Can we all maybe agree on:

Garage sales, Flea markets, ect. = In the Wild

Gaming stores, Pawn shops, ect. = Wild Game Hunting Reserve's

Ebay, Amazon, ect. = Shooting fish in a barrel

[BurningDoom]

Maybe we need 3 dedicated categories. Can we all maybe agree on:

Garage sales, Flea markets, ect. = In the Wild

Gaming stores, Pawn shops, ect. = Wild Game Hunting Reserve's

Ebay, Amazon, ect. = Shooting fish in a barrel

Sounds good, as long as Dick Cheney isn't involved.

[aaron]

Maybe we need 3 dedicated categories. Can we all maybe agree on:

Garage sales, Flea markets, ect. = In the Wild

Gaming stores, Pawn shops, ect. = Wild Game Hunting Reserve's

Ebay, Amazon, ect. = Shooting fish in a barrel

that's actually pretty accurate, imo.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I've always assumed that "in the wild" just meant you found it locally/in person

Yeah that's how I use it.

I live in a rural area, and game stores around here generally aren't that impressive. They are generally tiny little mom n pop dives that contain more DVDs and other crap than actual games.