Does anyone like Playntrade?

[BurningDoom]

I've only been in one once. It was in Oregon when I went up there for a Five Finger Death Punch concert.

I was a bit disappointed in the classic game selection, but I still came out with a stack of Atari 2600 games for $1 a piece and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PS1 for $20. So I had a pleasant experience.

It was also where I got the idea to use 6-pocket trading card page plastics for my Gameboy, GBA, & Neo-Geo Pocket Color collections, as that's what they did.

[Menegrothx]

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PS1 for $20. So I had a pleasant experience.

The PAL version is 100+ Euros(128+ US dollars)

[harper]

I've also only been once. But I grabbed a few NES games on the cheap so I was happy and the guy who worked there was really nice.

[foxhound1022]

The one near me closed down. Sucks, 'cause I was in good with the manager there. Got a bunch of good stuff cheap.

Power Stone 2 (DC) - CIB - $15
X-Men vs. SF (PS1) - CIB - $10
NES Deluxe Set - good shape, all manuals, inserts, etc. - $125

TurboGrafx 16/w CD unit, 4 CD games, 12 Hu- Cards, all games retail complete; system with hard-shell case - $90

Suikoden & Suikoden ll (PS1) - CIB - $70.

Since they paid a pittance on trade-ins, they still made a good profit, and he hooked me up with great stuff at awesome prices.

[Mechblue]

I like Play n' Trade but it'll vary from location to location as they are franchised and staff is so-so like any store.

It's a decent alternative to Game Stop stores which carry just about nothing retro. So its nice to have a store you KNOW is going to have a blend of both. They also have the freedom to carry different items like imports and other random stuff.

So far I get along with all the local guys, they know me.

I love the Play'n Trade in my town. Prices are great and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I try to buy from them as much as possible to support the local owners. Just wish they had more NES games, but I've gotten quite a few good deals.

The Play'n Trade 13 miles down the road however... total jerks. Always ignored, or the staff is joking around crudely. I hate going in there and I only check it if my local one is out of something. Prices are ok, but the services kills it for me.

The one you're talking about is a lot more chill and I get along very well with them but I can understand why you don't like the other, its sort of buddy buddy out there, different attitude.

The stores are all franchised, and stuff like pricing is entirely up to the individual owner. One store can suck, others can be really nice.

They use a database like gamestop so the prices can vary but they can also adjust prices on their own if something doesn't properly reflect market value.

I've only been in one once. It was in Oregon when I went up there for a Five Finger Death Punch concert.

I was a bit disappointed in the classic game selection, but I still came out with a stack of Atari 2600 games for $1 a piece and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PS1 for $20. So I had a pleasant experience.

It was also where I got the idea to use 6-pocket trading card page plastics for my Gameboy, GBA, & Neo-Geo Pocket Color collections, as that's what they did.

Hey! I think you were in my area! Me and a few other members are the reason the selection sucked.

[BurningDoom]

I've only been in one once. It was in Oregon when I went up there for a Five Finger Death Punch concert.

I was a bit disappointed in the classic game selection, but I still came out with a stack of Atari 2600 games for $1 a piece and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PS1 for $20. So I had a pleasant experience.

It was also where I got the idea to use 6-pocket trading card page plastics for my Gameboy, GBA, & Neo-Geo Pocket Color collections, as that's what they did.

Hey! I think you were in my area! Me and a few other members are the reason the selection sucked.

Medford?

[Mechblue]

I've only been in one once. It was in Oregon when I went up there for a Five Finger Death Punch concert.

I was a bit disappointed in the classic game selection, but I still came out with a stack of Atari 2600 games for $1 a piece and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PS1 for $20. So I had a pleasant experience.

It was also where I got the idea to use 6-pocket trading card page plastics for my Gameboy, GBA, & Neo-Geo Pocket Color collections, as that's what they did.

Hey! I think you were in my area! Me and a few other members are the reason the selection sucked.

Medford?

Yeah, I'm in the valley, there's a few more of us on here all hunting the same spots.

[BurningDoom]

Medford?

Yeah, I'm in the valley, there's a few more of us on here all hunting the same spots.

That's indeed where I was. Went to see Five Finger Death Punch at The Armory. That place was freaking packed! I thought we were gonna pass out from all the body heat in there.

[MyNameIsVince]

There's a Play N Trade in Rancho Cucamonga that opened up not long ago. I haven't been to it though.

I have been to the one in Pomona once, I think it was either 2 or 3 years ago. Basically a Gamestop in terms of selection but with a bit more N64 stuff, a couple of Dreamcast controllers, and a few other borderline retro items, but that was it.

[WallCrusher]

Yesterday I went to my nearest Play N Trade, and it turns out they've renamed their store to Wizards. It was still the same store inside, though. Even managed to snag some gems like Banjo-Tooie and Soul Blazer.