Official retro pickup of the day thread!

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#1 N64DD
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Hopefully this gets stickied as well. Show us what you picked up, maybe the going price and some information on the system/game or whatever that you got ahold of to help other retro gamers understand the market of it.

Yesterday I picked up a sealed copy of ET for atari 2600 and a CIB FF 1. ET I got for about 70, FF 1 I got for about 65. I'll post a picture of them in a bit.

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I recently got SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini on PS2. I've heard some pretty good things about it for a cartoon-based game and as a platformer fan, I thought I would check it out.

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#3  Edited By nintendoboy16
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I just got SSX 1 on PS2. A few days ago, I picked up 007: Tomorrow Never Dies, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Syphon Filter, and Medal of Honor for the PS1.

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#4  Edited By NyaDC
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Just picked all of this up tonight for $140 from a guy on Craigslist, this is now my third Dreamcast and I got one hell of a deal on this.

These three games at the bottom alone are worth about $200, the guy knew what they were worth he just didn't want to bother piecing things out and putting in the effort so he just sold it as a bundle, solid pick up I think.

Yes that is also a Bleemcast disc for Gran Turismo 2 haha, looks awesome.

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#5 N64DD
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That's a completely insane deal. Grats man.

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#6 NyaDC
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@n64dd said:

That's a completely insane deal. Grats man.

That is what I keep trying to tell people for everything gaming related, be patient and the deals will come around.

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@nyadc said:
@n64dd said:

That's a completely insane deal. Grats man.

That is what I keep trying to tell people for everything gaming related, be patient and the deals will come around.

Yeah patience is so important in this hobby. Those look like really clean copies of grandia, power stone 2 and Skies of Arcadia.

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Found a Sega Genesis Model 1 with two controllers for $10. Was bagged in a cloudy bag at a thrift store. Looked dusty. Cleaned it up and it turns out to be near mint--as if it had been sitting somewhere for 20 plus years. The rubber feet on the bottom look brand new. Couple days later got NHL 94, NFL 95 Joe Montana, and Air Buster. .......................to top that off I found a crt in an alley. A higher end 24 inch panasonic. Probably nicer than any commercial crt I've owned(with the exception of perhaps a 36inch jvc?). I've got a production monitor but sometimes the whole process can be a bit much.

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@nyadc: I've got 3 dreamcasts too, one is broken one works when it wants and the other is fine.

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#10 garfield360uk
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@n64dd: Ok, we will give this a try as a pinned topic. it suites the board well.

Also, some nice buys all. The Dreamcast especially although its a shame Shenmue 2 is not included. I hope they make a Shenmue 3 :(

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#11 N64DD
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factory sealed ff V :O

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#12 raugutcon
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Found this beauty:

It should be here in a couple of days. I also found a crystal blue one in almost the same condition but with this purchase I´m short on cash to get it right now. Next purchase: Donkey Kong 64, found one complete in every aspect.

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#13 N64DD
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@raugutcon said:

Found this beauty:

It should be here in a couple of days. I also found a crystal blue one in almost the same condition but with this purchase I´m short on cash to get it right now. Next purchase: Donkey Kong 64, found one complete in every aspect.

How much did it run you?

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#14 raugutcon
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@n64dd: 150 US, shipping included. Sure, could have purchased another one for a lot less, but no box and pretty beat up, actually is not a bad idea now that I come to think about it, a cheap one for use, this one to show and brag a little.

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@raugutcon said:

@n64dd: 150 US, shipping included. Sure, could have purchased another one for a lot less, but no box and pretty beat up, actually is not a bad idea now that I come to think about it, a cheap one for use, this one to show and brag a little.

That is pricey, but I am like you in the sense that condition goes a long way. A well kept console will last a long long time. It speaks volumes of the time of care the prior owner had. Sure people refurbish them and rub down the plastic in a way to make it look new, but that is easily noticeable and are the ones people generally attempt to sell for "new". At $150 with shipping when I see Mario 64 loose for 30 to 40 dollars and N64 consoles from 60 to 80 dollars I'd say that you actually didn't overpay in the current market price.

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@Heirren said:
@raugutcon said:

@n64dd: 150 US, shipping included. Sure, could have purchased another one for a lot less, but no box and pretty beat up, actually is not a bad idea now that I come to think about it, a cheap one for use, this one to show and brag a little.

That is pricey, but I am like you in the sense that condition goes a long way. A well kept console will last a long long time. It speaks volumes of the time of care the prior owner had. Sure people refurbish them and rub down the plastic in a way to make it look new, but that is easily noticeable and are the ones people generally attempt to sell for "new". At $150 with shipping when I see Mario 64 loose for 30 to 40 dollars and N64 consoles from 60 to 80 dollars I'd say that you actually didn't overpay in the current market price.

150 is about right. If the mario wasn't a million seller edition it would have been a steal.

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#17 nintendoboy16
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Sonic Mega Collection Plus for PS2

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#18 anthony_arcade
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@n64dd:

I'm kinda getting addicted to this new retro arcade type of game, its pretty underground at the moment but I just feel like there's this mad hype, or new wave coming along! has anyone played Jumpanzi on iPhone yet?

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#19 N64DD
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Just won it. On it's way from ebay. Very very excited. Factory sealed Mario bros going right to the shelf!

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#20 raugutcon
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@n64dd: lucky catch !

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#21  Edited By tzsoca
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Hi i like other games! For exmaple: <a href="http://onlineslotsdirectory.com/jackpot-6000-slot/" title="Jackpot 6000">Jackpot 6000 retro slot</a>...and you??? :D

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#22  Edited By GoldenAgeGaming
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I got Pokemon Ruby on the GBA for a quarter (.25) like a week ago

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#23 N64DD
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"sealed" mario bros 1 wasn't sealed. Had a tear in it and is going back. Back to the hunt!

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Virtua Fighter 4 (PS2; stndard edition)

Need for Speed: Underground (PS2)

Battalion Wars (GameCube; on it's way from an Amazon seller)

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#25  Edited By N64DD
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@nintendoboy16 said:

Virtua Fighter 4 (PS2; stndard edition)

Need for Speed: Underground (PS2)

Battalion Wars (GameCube; on it's way from an Amazon seller)

PIcs!

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@n64dd: Alright!

As Battalion Wars has not arrived yet, here's VF4, NFSU, SMCP, and (although not retro yet) SSASR (Wii)

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And my Battalion Wars has arrived.

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@nintendoboy16: kool !

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@nintendoboy16 said:

And my Battalion Wars has arrived.

impressions?

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Unfortunately, none yet. Been pretty pre-occupied with work and other games I have not beat yet.

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#31 N64DD
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getting my mario 1 sealed, winning the bid currently. The mario 2 sealed is mint and will probably get a 90 when i send it in to vga.

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#32 raugutcon
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@n64dd: really neat.

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@raugutcon said:

@n64dd: really neat.

It is, trying to find a decent deal on a sealed mario 1. Then onto the elusive super mario world sealed and I'll have every mario game on console sealed.

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suikoden 3, 4, 5 and tactics for $130

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@jsmoke03 said:

suikoden 3, 4, 5 and tactics for $130

picS!

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@n64dd said:
@jsmoke03 said:

suikoden 3, 4, 5 and tactics for $130

picS!

too much effort for me. I usually have my sis or gf with that kind of stuff

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It is rare where I'll spend too much money anymore, which is why I said the retro scene is sort of a drag these days. It has become a collectible market vs getting ahold of something one might actually like to use. If I see something at a thrift shop at a decent price I'll pick it up. Recently grabbed a mint Lime Green Gameboy Color for 8 dollars.

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A hint on my next pickups from Amazon: characters from my current and previous avatars go at it (aka dhampir vs human and lightning mamodo/demon).

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@Heirren said:

It is rare where I'll spend too much money anymore, which is why I said the retro scene is sort of a drag these days. It has become a collectible market vs getting ahold of something one might actually like to use. If I see something at a thrift shop at a decent price I'll pick it up. Recently grabbed a mint Lime Green Gameboy Color for 8 dollars.

A lot of retro prices went down actually compared to how they were a few years ago, due to re-releases in virtual consoles and HD remakes.

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@n64dd said:
@Heirren said:

It is rare where I'll spend too much money anymore, which is why I said the retro scene is sort of a drag these days. It has become a collectible market vs getting ahold of something one might actually like to use. If I see something at a thrift shop at a decent price I'll pick it up. Recently grabbed a mint Lime Green Gameboy Color for 8 dollars.

A lot of retro prices went down actually compared to how they were a few years ago, due to re-releases in virtual consoles and HD remakes.

The scene is still taking on the same trends as most other niche hobbies--if that is the phrase to use. Prices are getting so high that markets are being created within the market itself. Flashcarts are being made to optimize the user experience and people are supporting it; this is only growing because of what is happening on the other end. Then there are big corporations like Gamestop going back into the scene.

As of now Gamestop has said we will sell x and y systems, etc etc etc. However, I highly suspect that they are in the midst of acquiring reproduction licenses from companies, or some form of legal connection to the property to where they are able to brand their own repro carts, cds, and systems.

At that point the rare of the rare real products will go sky high, and a bunch of people just won't care.

The scene as of now is reminding me back when Comics were the huge thing, or later when Warhammer 40k was huge.

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@n64dd said:
@Heirren said:

It is rare where I'll spend too much money anymore, which is why I said the retro scene is sort of a drag these days. It has become a collectible market vs getting ahold of something one might actually like to use. If I see something at a thrift shop at a decent price I'll pick it up. Recently grabbed a mint Lime Green Gameboy Color for 8 dollars.

A lot of retro prices went down actually compared to how they were a few years ago, due to re-releases in virtual consoles and HD remakes.

It wasn't too long ago when scalpers took a hit after Metroid Prime Trilogy came on Wii U Eshop.

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@nintendoboy16 said:
@n64dd said:
@Heirren said:

It is rare where I'll spend too much money anymore, which is why I said the retro scene is sort of a drag these days. It has become a collectible market vs getting ahold of something one might actually like to use. If I see something at a thrift shop at a decent price I'll pick it up. Recently grabbed a mint Lime Green Gameboy Color for 8 dollars.

A lot of retro prices went down actually compared to how they were a few years ago, due to re-releases in virtual consoles and HD remakes.

It wasn't too long ago when scalpers took a hit after Metroid Prime Trilogy came on Wii U Eshop.

Yeah if anything prices are going down for most stuff.

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#43  Edited By nintendoboy16
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So, the answer to my hint: "previous avatars go at it/dhampir vs human-lightning mamodo team"

Thought I'd double dip on BR2 as I already got the PC version via DD, while I'm a huge Zatch Bell fan and absolutely LOVED Mamodo Battles on my GameCube.

Other game pickups from thrift stores below. (and yes, I got one of my most wanted PSOne games, Tekken 3)

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WOHOOOOO !!!! oh baby, I got this !!!:

$200 bucks and worth every penny

I just can´t believe it, didn´t purchase it to play, I purchased to be displayed, I´m a DK fan, already purchased guess what ? DK and Diddy K Amiibos.

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@raugutcon said:

WOHOOOOO !!!! oh baby, I got this !!!:

$200 bucks and worth every penny

I just can´t believe it, didn´t purchase it to play, I purchased to be displayed, I´m a DK fan, already purchased guess what ? DK and Diddy K Amiibos.

I don't know how i missed this, this is amazing. CIB and it looks super clean! awesome find!

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@n64dd: Everything is in perfect condition except for the box, I'd give the box a 9, has few wear marks on the corners and along some of the folds but can't ask for perfection considering the age.

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The box looks about 6 or 7 if we're going by vga standards. Still, very nice find. Glad it's going to a good home!

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Game Boy stuff was a birthday gift from my brother and the other stuff I found at a local shop. My XRGB-mini came in the mail, very pleased with it.

I think either my SNES mini is failing (no surprise, it's been through a lot) or the Yoshi cart I got is bad. The Yoshi gamed worked fine until 3rd world but now the graphics in the levels are incredibly messed up. Going to take SNES and game to shop to try it with different cables/console.

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#49  Edited By raugutcon
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@achilles614: cool stuff you got there bro.

To continue my quest in creating my DK collection I got this

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havent had many good finds lately but found some very nice condition strategy guides today for a $1 each